Outstanding baklava and assortment of treats. We really enjoy a syrupy baklava as opposed to dry…read more This place hit the mark. Several to choose from. Inside is very spacious and appealing to the eye. Service was also excellent. She offered samples and was very patient with me. Definitely recommend!

Wow!! Ok I was on a quick 24hr turn around road trip from…read moreOC up to Monterey, I needed coffee, I love sweets, I have never had Turkish anything. Omg the chocolate and other baked goods were delish!!!! I really felt like I was in Turkey, the decor, the music, the staff.... I think there were all family... once I entered they were so happy nice and willing to share the history behind the baked goods and coffee. One of the lady's there ( I think owner) over heard I ask my wife about coffee in Spanish and she corrected me, have some in-site and left me wondering.... Yes I had the tiny cup of coffee and it was worth it. Strong bitter tasteful, I could have had about 3 Thank you for the experience and knowledge and next time I'm in town I shall stop by and order more pastries!!!!

This cold brew will hit you in the chin like a randy johnson fastball . Strongest i ever did have…read more It literally cured a hangover. Also , friendly, personable staff. Wish they had a few more food options . Will definitely be back !

the coffee is very expensive for a very small amount. i also found my drink to be very watery and…read morenot super flavorful (i got an iced mocha). the staff are super nice though if you're in Monterey there's definitely better coffee shops in the area.

Five stars for the location alone. Huge patio overlooking the bay. I ordered a raspberry iced…read morelatte. Not too sweet but I wish I could taste the coffee a little more. I should have asked if their syrups are made in house and/or the brands. I did not get a chance to try any food items but they sounded delicious! Service was very kind, casual, and patient! Their website is awesome by the way! Very coastal zen.

2.5 stars I've had…read moremuch stronger coffee even with two shots of espresso so I was surprised with how milky and weak my large white mocha macchiato was at 3 shots. It took the cashier a while to type in my order in the system which is fine but I was surprised that the order was put in for hot instead of iced. Then for the barista to say "seriously?" and rolling his eyes when I told him that I asked for iced, I understand that was at the situation and of course not at me. All that, only for the coffee to not be good anyways. Disappointed and cannot recommend this place.

Is it really good? Yes. Can it get really packed here? Yes. Is it SUPER fricking expensive? Also…read moreYES. For one thing I paid almost $20. But the gold rush is also my go to since I don't like chocolate anything. The sea salt and caramel mix is so well with the whipped cream and ice cream. Okay to splurge once in a while but man are they super pricey here. Best tables are outside but they are small with the perfect coastal view.

The line to order snaked out of the ice cream shop, but the line moved pretty fast. I ordered the…read morechocolate lover's milk shake (small) for $12.99, but most small ice cream sundaes were $14.99. Ice cream prices go up from there. Some people (like me) were given a buzzer thing that was supposed to let you know when your ice cream was ready to pick up at a separate counter. Some people where just asked their names and their names were called when their order was ready. Unfortunately, the person taking my order forgot to enter it into the computer system until I asked if my buzzer thing was working because it had taken an awfully long time to get a simple small shake. If you are able to find a seat outside at the rear of the store overlooking Monterey Bay the view is awesome, but there is not much of a view from inside seating nor the courtyard seating in the front of the store. They need an assigned person to patrol both inside and outside eating and seating areas since there is such a high volume of customers, the eating and seating surfaces need to be better cleaned. The shake was OK, nothing spectacular and it was less ice cream than milky (I saw them adding liquid to the ice cream machine just before my order was prepared so maybe it had not had enough time to freeze properly). As with most Cannery Row businesses there is no parking close by. This business does not seem to have any bathroom facilities nor anywhere for parents to wash off the sticky sweet treats from the hands and faces of their kids.

This location is super clean and always has a great vibe. Our drinks and food were ready on time…read more This store is eco friendly and their iced drinks do not come in plastic. They do not use plastic at all. Our drinks were ok but my partners feta wrap was not its normal taste and he only ate half to prepare for our day in Big Sur. I did love seeing my nickname on my cup though.

We were staying at the InterContinental and after a swim and goofing off we headed to coffee…read more Surprisingly this was the closest Starbucks at .3 miles away. I would have thought there would be one right in the muck of Cannery Row. So it's a Starbucks. You know the Denny's of coffee. You know what you want, you know they have it and you know exactly what it will taste like. This particular spot was quite large with lots of tables and people working on computers. Back to the good old days. I could work here.

My daughter and I ate here a few weeks ago to celebrate her 16th birthday…read more We were on their live waitlist queue from Yelp and got inside the restaurant only to find out you need to check in. We waited and waited while people after us were seated and the live queue stayed at 2 until the staff asked us if we're checked in. They said, there is a sign but we didn't see a sign. Oh well, us locals need to come here more often I guess... The food was delicious & plentiful as always so know complaints here. I absolutely love their wheat germ pancakes. We will definitely keep coming back.

Honestly heard about this place and it's part of why I wanted to visit the Monterrey area. It…read moredidn't disappoint. FAMILY RUN vibes with home cooked style food. I got the classic eggs, bacon, and potatoes all EXTRA CRISPY of course and the star of the show the extra large PANCAKES. We tried the BLUEBERRY and MONEKY WRENCH PANCAKES and both had delicious fluffy and buttery batter with different purposes. The blueberry was lighter with fresh berries and moderate sweetness while the monkey business felt like dessert with decadent flavor and varying texture. I could just keep eating both and found one more refreshing and easy to eat while the other had bold flavors where I found myself craving a bite of the fatty eggs and bacon to breakup the sweetness of the pancake. What a great experience with fast service and a LOCAL FAVORITE for a reason. Must try!!

OKAY! If you're looking for a quick snack and you have a craving for empanadas -- COME HERE! They…read morehave a sweet little bakery with the yummiest short bread cookies filled with dulce de leche (WOW - super yummy); I had an incredible shredded beef empanada which was served with a tiny cup with a tiny spoon of chimmichurri sauce on the side and WOW, It just hit the SPOT. Bonus that the back patio is super cute, quiet, sunny, and DOG friendly. It's super calming with a little water fountain with water drop sounds. A perfect stop in for a snack on sunny day in Monterey! (Also plenty of street parking)

Paraguayan snack place along the main strip in PG/Monterey. Plenty of empanada options, local…read morebeers, plenty of bakery goods. A solid stop w/ the family for refueling. Family friendly. Street parking only. Staff is OK, a bit stand-offish and cold, but it's world cup season so I'm sure they were dealing with crowds and a busy summer weekend. Decent amount of seating indoors with tables and high tops. Prices are a bit on the higher side.

Someone I met at the airport recommended Alta bakery. I tried to go on a Sunday, but there wasn't…read morea long line out the door and down the block. I decided to go the next day, and the line was more manageable and I found street parking nearby. The pastry counter is the first thing you see when you enter. You can also order food and drinks from the counter. There was seating throughout the space which was in a historic building. I got a few goodies to try which included the blue cornmeal cookie, almond financier and an orange blossom tea cake. I also ordered their seasonal coffee which was a honey saffron latte. The cookies, financier and tea cake were all delicious. The latte wasn't overly sweet and was even a bit savory. It grew on me. There were a few sandwiches ordered by other patrons that looked scrumptious. If I hadn't eaten breakfast already, I would've ordered something substantial. Hopefully, I'll return to Monterey again. If so, Alta will be on my list.

Line is longgggg! Staff is super sweet and help with explaining everything. It sucks that they…read morecan't keep up with having all bakery items in stock to choose from since it's very busy. So basically it's a hit or miss if what you can choose from by the time you get to the front of the line. I heard from previous reviews that these Blue Corn cookies are great. By the I got to the front of line, fresh batch came out. They are delicious and highly recommend! Avocado toast was also phenomenal! The seating area is a huge in outdoor area and super beautiful! I'd definitely come back.