Went in for a bowl, my experience was shudder worthy. The clerk at the cash register was licking…read moreher fingers while counting cash, and did not look up or greet me as I came in. I did not stay.

My wife and I came in for a breakfast and were a little hesitant to enter because it's pretty…read moredesolate inside. However, based on the positive reviews in the very kind worker, we gave it a go and are so happy we did. We are both fairly particular in our expectations for food and both exceeded our expectations with both the expectations and the flavor. It also felt good to support a small local business. We definitely plan to come back again!

The smoothies were so fresh, beautiful, and tasty. The…read morecappuccino was good and the foam pattern was beutiful. The staff were very kind.

After brunch @ Butter house, I saw a sign for matcha drink and wanted to try to and also support…read moresmall business. Walked in and on the left was a gym. Ordered: Coconut matcha - was refreshing light and good Guava drink- taste like it and very light not too sweet Strawberry smoothie - tad sour Green juice- was good The person that took the order was very nice. After placing the order one of her coworker was helping her so the wait was not long. Would come back here for my matcha. Price is reasonable

Amazing healthy spot. I wa looking for something Organic and soft on my stomach. Came across this…read moreCafe spot in Marina. Dayum, the owner knows her stuff, really nice and patient. I totally recommend!

First time in here today since it was the closest eatery to where we were that has açaí bowls!…read moreOn the door are pics of lovely fruit-laden açaí bowls,dark pink from an açaí base! Which is what I expected! Very unfortunately it's not what I got for my over $14!!($2 extra for a little PB) The container was covered when handed to me so I thought it would be ok! It was very light in weight tho! After I left to eat it I was shocked! Not one piece of fruit anywhere! Just coconut shreds on top of pukey green açaí stuff apparently from the blended spinach! A little peanut butter on top that I asked for! The whole thing only came up to about 3/4 to the top!! Very very small amount for the price! But just not at all what I'm used to or expected!! I'll stick to Jamba in a pinch. And if I have time I love Terra Foods açaí bowls! They're super delicious and generous in the amounts they serve!

Been here multiple times and have never had a bad meal. Sometimes the kitchen can be slow, but…read morethat's because everything is made fresh. They have a variety of options that meet the needs of any picky eater. Coffee is okay, but they do serve these crazy lattes in a ginormous mug. Food is the real stand out. Locally sourced, made with love. It's old school. Walk in and write your name on a piece of paper for a reservation. Inside is beautiful but small. It can get packed quickly, feel a little claustrophobic. And it can be echoe-y too, when it is busy.

Plenty of street parking at 6:30AM on a Friday. This place has been open for over 20 years and…read morethey added another location in the industrial area for a M-F grab and go situation. The coffee is a mild in flavor without bitterness. I recommend the oat milk for a little flavor boost. Matcha latte - 8 Lavender Latte - 8 Cappuccino- 8 Latte - 7 Biscuits and Gravy - 6 perfect biscuit but the gravy was too thin. The flavors were good but need developing. Sun-dried tomato and steamed eggs - 7.5 Good pops of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes but needed more goat cheese to continue the party. Breakfast Tacos - 8 Amazing corn tortilla and flavorful eggs but needs hot sauce to max out the flavors. Ask for Tapatio! Breakfast burrito with Chorizo - 9 ok 10.... The chorizo is a sausage that isn't greasy. The potatoes and eggs are perfectly cooked. The salsa is absolutely necessary to add an element of sweetness. I'd like a little more diced tomatoes on the side to sprinkle on every bite. Overall this is a very cute cafe that uses amazing ingredients I definitely recommend coming here for a tasty bite and a warm bowl of coffee!

We're visiting from Southern California and we were looking for a good breakfast and coffee spot,…read moreand this place was definitely it! We had the bacon egg and cheese croissant which was amazing! We also got two cold brews one with pistachio cold foam and one with Irish cream, both delicious! The owner was also super sweet , 10/10 will definitely come back when we're in the area.

I had a wonderful first experience at Cafe Mia recently!…read more My husband and I were visiting Monterey/Marina for the weekend and wanted to grab some coffee and breakfast. We stumbled upon Cafe Mia and were so happy we did! We sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the sun and music while we waited for our drinks and food. The iced chai latte was DELISH. The quiche and apple fritter were pretty good as well. We didn't choose any of the healthy options but there are some! We briefly talked to the owner (I believe) and he was extremely kind and helpful. We will definitely go back if in the area again.

Established in the nineties and still carries a funky punky vibe. The employees are so friendly and…read morecasual. You won't find Influencers taking pics with neon signs. You'll find friends making collages from magazines, lifelong friends battling over chess, employees working on their free wifi, and students practicing a presentation to other customers. It's a community. This is definitely a locals only place in the heart of touristy downtown. The food is completely sourced from Costco and they use a microwave judiciously. It does not taste great, but it does remind you of mama's sandwiches that she'd put in your lunch bag as a kid. Coffee and coffee drinks are available and rival Starbucks in their variety and "fun" trends. But they also fresh grind different beans and can do classic coffees (like pour over and cappuccino). It is not the best coffee in the entire world, but it kicks my butt in the best way. I can actually taste the love. Do not come to Plumes if you are looking for quality cafe/bakery experience to give you and your girlies mochaccino mustaches that will go viral. Go to Plumes if you want to feel like a normal human being connecting with your community. Some may disagree with my 5 star rating because the quality of food is disappointing to pretty much everyone, but to me this place fits the bill of a real and welcoming coffee shop where the barista remembers your order and you know the owner's name and hobbies. It's a home away from home. And that's why I love it.

Bottom Line: The little cafe you are looking for…read more Screw it, I'm updating my review. We just spent five days in Monterey for race week and stayed in the Hotel next door to this spot. There are a half dozen other breakfast spots in town that we enjoy when we are in Monterey - we blew all of them off. This place is too fast and too good, honestly to want to get in the car and head over to any of those other spots. Is this place fancy? No. Is this place big? No! Its tiny! Is the food gourmet? No! Stop asking questions. The food is delicious and hot. The coffee and tea is yummy and hot. Everything is hot. The people are super friendly and hot. I like how real they are too - it's Saturday at 6am, everyone is dragging. I asked the people behind the counter how they were doing and they were (gasp) honest! We don't want to be here! Getting to work at 5am on Saturday is terrible but I respect and appreciate a human response. I really like this place - even the pastries are good and thats a good thing because we bought a bunch of them. I will end with this and then leave you alone - we left this place at 615am and sat down in the main grandstand in Turn 4 at Laguna Seca at 715am to watch epic Historic car racing and sank my teeth into a HOT and beautiful croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon in it in the heavy fog. Everything was wet and cold - I drank my hot tea and ate my food.... and it was simply glorious. Thank you to the real humans at Plumes. Yall rock.

Love this place way more than this tourist trap in Monterey we went to in the past. Love the open…read morespace and all the different types of furniture they had. I can definitely spend a lot of time here. A bunch of cool drinks to try veggie, strawberry/banana, and salmon crepe - all three was delicious. Our toddler loved her strawberry/banana/nutella. I liked my veggie. Definitely a big breakfast/bunch for us. You can ask for a box at the front. My Hong Kong milk tea tasted like a diluted version not the real thing. I didn't enjoy it. Two unisex restrooms and street parking.

Loved the vibes and ambiance ! Huge wall of windows to let in natural light bar stools, tables,…read morelarge live edge wooden tables, booth seating, and couches basically any seating arrangment your heart desires. Free wifi available and expansive selection of books and board games. They have the typical chess, mastermind, Farkle, but also lots of extensive Rio grande games. Perfect for lingering and chilling. We ordered the Biscoff latter and the spiced coffee in mugs, both were delicious. Sweet customer service, attentive and kind.

We tried their seasonal items this time. Shaken sesame was very good. The sesame adds a richer,…read morenuttier flavor that pairs nicely with their coffee. Iced Cracker Jack Latte was a solid caramel latte made with oat milk. They added more seating since my last visit!

Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. My brother's vanilla latte had cute latte art, but…read morethe drink itself was still cold. I ordered a vanilla cold brew that was overly acidic, and the vanilla syrup had an unusual flavor that didn't taste much like vanilla. My mom ordered an oat milk latte, and we noticed white spots floating on top that made it seem like the oat milk had separated. We were also interested in purchasing beans to take home, so we asked about the coffee and roasting process. The employee helping us seemed unsure and wasn't able to confidently answer our questions, which ultimately made us decide not to buy any beans. Also, none of the bags didn't have any roast profiles on them and when we asked the girl who worked there, her answer was "it wasn't the traditional roast method" which really we didn't know what that even meant neither did she when we asked her to explain. Overall, we were hoping for a better experience from a coffee roastery.