This place is packed but they're great with customer service, finding seating, and serving quality…read morefood! When we walked in, we were asked to join the waitlist. we waited MAYBE 5 minutes if that and seated at a booth. Our server was attentive, and brought us our drinks shortly after we ordered them. something I liked was how efficient the service was despite how busy they were that morning. I ordered the spam an eggs, potato cakes, and sourdough toast and jelly with a cup of hot tea. everything was amazing! I totally recommend this place if you're visiting the Monterey area or even if you're a local!

The restaurant is actually pretty nice and the servers were polite. I think this place must be a…read morelocal favorite as they were pretty busy. The food here is a fusion between Filipino type ingredients and American breakfast. Those familiar enough with Filipino food has to know that it is going to be oily, salty, sweet, heavy, and rich in flavor. That's exactly what we got. The longanisa must be a favorite at the restaurant but it wasn't my favorite. It's a little too lean to be an authentic longanisa. I needed the fatty sweetness of it. Lol. None the less we enjoy this place.

Nice, large hotel with a smooth and easy check-in and check-out process. The front desk staff was…read moreincredibly friendly and welcoming, which made a great first impression. We stayed in a balcony king room, and it was clean, spacious, and had plenty of room to spread out. The only thing I couldn't quite figure out were the lights under the bed; they were actually great when getting up for the bathroom at night, but not so great when just rolling over or switching sides. Other than that, no complaints at all. We'd definitely stay here again.

4/15/26 -I would give this hotel a 0 if I could. We checked in at 4pm, the room was in the "E"…read morebuilding with a bottom floor room facing the pool. First walking in the room, we noticed a weird smell and the bathroom smelled like somebody had just used it . The carpet in the bedroom is old and dirty looking. The bathroom shower and bathroom share one combined floor so when you use the shower, the entire floor gets soaked. I had to use up all the towels to soak up the water on the floor so we didn't slip and fall. When you flush the toilet it sounds like a hurricane. If you plan on using the bathroom during the night, be prepared to wake up everyone. You can also hear the toilet flushing in any room near yours. Also, there's no sink countertop, it's a stand alone sink so there's no place to put your stuff and get ready. You can hear the people in the next room like they are sitting in your room. The door to get into the building did not latch close on its own so anyone could walk into the building. Also when you check in, they charge an additional $20 parking fee, a $35 recreational fee and a refundable $50 fee. This was on top of the $369 cost of the room. I almost forgot I was awakened in the middle of the night to several people in the hallway, saying there was somebody running down our hallway and had just went up the stairs. This was probably because the building doors didn't latch like I mentioned above. For this price, I suggest you shop around and a smaller, cleaner, quieter, and newer hotel. This was a big disappointment for a Hyatt hotel, and not up to their standards.

Food always good and worth the wait....Have followed this restaurant for many many years…read more Call ahead and out your name in the waiting list as very popular.

I was in Monterey for a friend's birthday She wanted to try…read morethis breakfast spot. We decided to sit outside. The weather was beautiful. The restaurant does provide shade for the patio area. I ordered the skillet with scrambled eggs ! Loved it tasted amazing a lot of meat! It came with sausage, bacon, ham, potatoes, I ordered sourdough bread to go along with it! The menu is decently priced!

Food: Went with the special of the day that is a 3 egg scramble with mushrooms, spinach, cheese,…read morechicken apple sausage, and country style potatoes. I went with corn tortillas, and avocado slices on top. It was filling and was the perfect start to the day in Monterey. Ambiance: Diner vibes in full effect. Hole in the wall type of spot with friendly and lovely staff. About a 30min wait so you can walk around and explore, while you wait. Parking: You can park on the pier or park down the street for an easy walk to the diner.

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! The views, service, and vibes of this place are…read moreunmatched. Their food is to die for! It's a quaint and charming diner with ocean views and cooking right in front of you. The omelette and French toast we LOVED! But this has got to be up there with the best clam chowder I've had. We will be back!

Never doubt a place that has a long wait like. There were other restaurants around that didn't have…read morea wait but we figured we'd put our name in for Winston and walk around. Totally worth it. Cute inside and they clean up quickly between customers. They don't overpack so you can get in and out easily. Service is also good. Staff is courteous. Food not only looks good but IS good!!! We ordered: Patty Melt - big portion! Looks like a double patty but it's just huge when they stack the halves on top of each other. Fries are crisp. Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad with Chicken - amazing presentation! The dressing was a big hit! Really good. Ahi Tuna Burger - devoured by my son. Excellent. Avocado Toast with a poached egg - Delish!!! They use good bread and don't skimp on the avocado. Love that they use a ripe yet firm avocado and the poached egg was cooked perfectly! Definitely will always return to Winston when in the Pacific Grove area.

Delicious brunch options! We tried the lemon ricotta pancakes, OJ, and the baked kale and corned…read morebeef dish. Pancakes were so fluffy and the lemon sauce was nice and tart! The baked kale dish was super unique--I've never had anything like it. The béchamel sauce is light and not too heavy. Great balance of flavors and not too salty. Service was attentive and we got what we needed. It's a perfect spot for brunch with friends, a date, and with family. OJ was so fresh and sweet. Highly recommend!

My partner & I got into Carmel around 8:30am on a Saturday and had a long list of places to stop at…read morefor breakfast, but ultimately ended up stopping here for the easy parking & delicious looking food. We were seated right away without reservations. The place looks smaller than it is - they have a bunch of outdoor seating. It is a typical diner style establishment. And I'm not sure how accessible it is unless you know exactly where to park - there's a lot of stairs around. But it is a really cute location with lots of nice flowers and landscaping around. I can't remember our servers name - but he was really wonderful & had a great attitude. I ended up going with a custom skillet & my partner chose the biscuits & gravy and brisket chili. My custom skillet was super yummy & I was pleasantly surprised they had vegetarian sausage! It was well seasoned & the mushrooms were thinly sliced & cooked to perfection. I actually really enjoyed this meal. My partner really enjoyed his biscuits & gravy and thought it was one of the best ones he's ever had. He also was starstruck over the brisket chili, so I would definitely say to get a cup of that if that sounds like your thing. I would definitely stop back here on my next visit to Monterey/Carmel. I usually drive out to Carmel when visiting Monterey just because I like the food options more.

Really tasty breakfast spot in Carmel that definitely gets busy, so expect a wait during peak…read moretimes. The food was worth it though, and everything tasted fresh and homemade like the name suggests. Loved the little store attached to the restaurant too. It was fun to browse after eating. The surrounding shopping area is also really nice to walk around and explore. A highlight for my daughter was the Mickey Mouse pancake! Overall a solid stop if you're visiting Carmel and looking for a good breakfast or brunch spot.

As soon as we walked in we got seated, the ambiance is 10/10 food 10/10. Each worker was very…read morefriendly and polite. Definitely recommend this spot

All searches for a breakfast/brunch place led us here. We were staying in Monterey, and when…read morelooking for recommendations this place kept popping up. There's ample parking in the plaza, so it should not be a concern. We went on a weekday morning, so it wasn't crowded but the looking at how at the familiarity between the staff and some of the customers, it seemed like a local favorite. The staff was very sweet, and place seemed very chirpy, the place reminded of a good old diner. All the staff was very sweet. We got the Quintals omelette, and it was my first time trying refried beans in an omelette and it was definitely something we'd try again. We also got French toast with fresh fruits and it was delicious too.

I ordered the enchilada skillet with a spicy watermelon. We had made reservations and arrived 15…read moreminutes early , they were very quick :)

Yum! I wanted to order so much of the menu but settled on…read morethe avocado toast because I didn't want to be super weighed down by breakfast before getting on a bike to tour the area Hopefully we go back again so that we can try more. My avocado toast was loaded with avocado and bacon! They did not skimp. I was super happy with my breakfast and as it turned out was just right before going for a bike ride. Hubs got the breakfast tacos that were loaded with chorizo! And those tortillas were soooooooo good! I stole a couple bites. Hahaha! I love fresh made tortillas and these did not disappoint. Yummmmmm!

Great location, great service and excellent food! The Brooklyn Benedict was amazing. Fresh salmon…read moreon everything bagel and hollandaise sauce with capers and homestyle potatoes. Creamy and delicious! Pancakes was big and cooked to perfection. Definitely worth it!

Where do I begin? Wave Street Cafe is always such a treat. I can't believe I haven't written a…read morereview yet. I enjoyed THE BEST OMELETTE of my life yesterday, the garden omelette with goat cheese is next level. Bursting with mushrooms, spinach, carmelized onions and the creamiest goat cheese- it's an umami delight. Their breakfast potatoes are also the best I've had- We also enjoyed their pancakes, we tried cinnamon bun and buttermilk, they're delicious and worth a visit to try these epic pancakes. They also have an extensive coffee menu, we tried their mocha and pistachio rose latte- both amazing. And their house coffee, which is provided by Carmel Roasting company - I asked where it came from, it was that good. Such an epic way to start our day, I highly recommend it.

Lovely service -- everyone seems so kind. Great atmosphere. Such a cute place. And the serving…read moresizes are large

The Creperie Cafe is a gem! Staff is incredibly nice, as is the owner Ehab, and the crepes are HUGE…read moreand filling. I have been sampling my way through their menu since finding them a few weeks ago, and so far you can't go wrong. My 3 year old loves their Choco Monkey Boost smoothies, and I love their savory crepes. I somehow have not yet tried the sweet crepes but friends have really enjoyed them. The space is bright and clean with tons of natural light. Free Wi-Fi, chess, and other details make The Creperie a great place to work, hang out, and bring the family. I am surprised it took us so long to visit, but our family loves this spot! My only warning: Parking can be a little tricky depending on the time of the day.