In town visiting and remembering a place here in Monterey that our son mentioned having a unique…read moreice cream that he claimed was the best he had ever had. Well we found it, it's called Revival Ice Cream. Small shop nicely decorated with the information on the ingredients and methods of their unique blend of honey and other natural ingredients in photos on the walls. Bright colors on the interior mixed with photos of the different flavors catch your eyes as you wait to order. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced for specially made products, the waffle cone and waffle bowl are not your normal ingredients. I truly find the normal waffle cone can be too sweet. These both were not, great flavor baked into the waffle that I cannot pinpoint but very delicious. Will have to come back before heading home to try other flavors because we have nothing like this where we live. I did notice you can purchase pints to go and cookie sandwiches with their flavors. Outstanding Revival top notch! I need more! Bravissimo

There's always a long line outside of this place im the evenings and we finally had the chance to…read moreget some. We got the bees knee's and honey lavender. Ice cream was specially made and unique.

Such a cute little spot for a cone. It feels like a Beatles museum inside, eclectic for sure. I…read morehave to bring my dad back for sure, anyone who loves the Beatles should come for sure! Ice cream wise, they serve all tillamook. 10 dollars felt a bit steep for a single cone, but the waffle cone made up for it-- thick and crunchy and artisanal, definitely a treat. Also the little old man at the counter was a gem. I was in a bit of a rush, but he could have told stories all day. Another sweet little PG spot for the locals and tourists in the know!

Cool ice cream place. It's like a Beatles museum inside woth posters and discs…read more Ice cream was good but it was extraordinary. They are selling inly Tillamook ice cream. You actually come for the nostalgic feel from a few decades ago.

I love Ghirardelli- we usually go to SF. This was my first time at Monterey. The views at this…read moreplace are spectacular! We got gorgeous weather and lucked out. It was so decadent and yummy - 4 of us ate one dish and we were stuffed! The service is very efficient- you get in line to order - they give you a token and then you go to pick up your order. Had a lovely time! It was not very crowded, as it was a weekday.

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.

On our long drive to San Francisco, the one stop my wife planned for us to rest for the evening was…read moreCarmel before continuing our final stretch to The City. After visiting other fun cities, we got into Carmel before 6:30pm with the goal of watching the sunset overlooking the ocean, which is within close proximity to where we were staying. Before we walked down towards the sea, we decided to look for a coffee house, so that we can drink something warm as the sun descended. We found Carmel Bakery and the White Mocha Hazelnut coffee they made me was tasty and hit the spot as we strolled towards the beach. While we were walking through the main drag of Carmel, many of the shops were closed, but fortunately for us, Carmel Bakery was opened. The bakery is a few shops down from The Xocolatl Garden, next door to B&G Jewelers, and a few shops east from the popular Dametra Cafe Greek restaurant. It's a cute coffee shop with its pretzel logo signage hanging above their glass window showing off their baked goodies. We walked to the bakery, but there is street parking. Inside the cafe, it's cozy with several tables/chairs settings. On one of the walls hangs a pic of Carmel Bakery when it was first established in 1899 and it's amazing that the bakery is still in its original building 127 years later. There are old school pics of families enjoying birthday cakes, hanging baking tools and propped up glassware, and a quote from John Steinbeck arched on one of their walls. The focal point of Carmel Bakery is their central glass display case showing their pastries, cookies, and pretzels. They also have a display case featuring Gelato Artigianale, which is house-made artisanal Italian gelato. Besides espresso drinks, coffee, and tea, they also serve iced drinks, gelato, an acai bowl, and breakfast items. If we're ever in Carmel again, I'd love to try their savory items, but we visited solely to purchase coffee. I decided to order a White Mocha with Hazelnut flavoring. After taking my first sip, I remarked to my wife that Carmel Bakery's coffee was delicious and flavorful. The coffee was hot and provided that necessary warmth as the sun was starting to go down. Drinking a tasty coffee as we watched the sunset in beautiful Carmel was the proverbial icing on the Carmel Bakery cake. Glad we came upon one of the few businesses still open and glad we were able to drink coffee as we experienced the breathtaking environment we were vacationing in.

A trip to Carmel is not complete unless you stop at the Carmel bakery…read more You have to get the lobster tail or a cannoli or both. First off ,ever time I'm here there's a line. I don't worry because they make more throughout the day. There was a line today. Everything is good. When I was younger, my favorite was the ginger bread men.

Awesome spot for a breakfast or lunch! The crepes were so fresh and warm, the toppings were great…read more The sweet and savory crepes were both great. I got a make your own with onions, tomato's, and turkey. So good. The apple cinnamon dessert one was really good too. Food was out pretty quick. Glad I got to check it out!

Great spot to grab a bite to eat! Located in the plaza by…read morethe Portola Hotel, it's close to other points of interest like the Monterey State Historic Park and the Old Fisherman's Wharf. The savory crepes are made with buckwheat, which add a fuller nuttier flavor and texture to the crepes. We got the breakfast crepe with scrambled eggs and it was filling! Also got the breakfast sandwich on the French baguette and it was delicious. The baguette had the chewy exterior and soft interior... chefs kiss for a sandwich. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Opted for outdoor since we had our pup with us.

Café Dal Mare is one of those charming Carmel-by-the-Sea spots that instantly wins you over. Tucked…read moreinto the village with that classic Carmel charm, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels both relaxed and refined. Wonderful gelato --fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Whether you're stopping in for a coffee, a light bite, or something more substantial, everything is thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The flavors are clean and balanced, and the ingredients taste genuinely high-quality. It's the kind of place where even simple dishes feel special.

This is my new fav spot in Carmel! It does not give touristy vibes (which is much more my style) &…read morehas an absolutely beautiful assortment of desserts. From the moment I saw the cannoli shells & house-made filling, I knew it was gonna be good! We were greeted by the owner, & he was so friendly, and clearly has worked hard to make this place special. My only regret is not picking up a cream puff!

The location needed a little more attention to details with cleaning the windows, doors, and in the…read morelocation of the glass case where the ice-cream is. The customer service was not appealing at all! I was not greeted when I walked in, and then whenever I stood there to order, she finally acknowledged me with "do you know what you want". I have been to this location a few times prior and have yet to have a good customer service experience.

Haven't been here in a while because of some management drama but I recently asked hubby to pick up…read moremy favorite combo- practically the only combo I've ordered since the first time I've gone to a ColdStone Creamery- the ice cream tasted the same but the brownie was almost nonexistent, they're literally brown dots in my cup, no chunks at all, ok maybe one tiny one but that was it.

We were walking on the wharf on a pretty warm day for Monterey so we decided to try this shop out…read more I tried their butter pecan ice cream, which was amazing. We also tried their churro bite Sundae which was also delicious. They have a pretty good variety of ice cream flavors and desserts, and service was fast. I definitely recommend stopping by.

*Visited around 8pm on a Saturday evening…read more Ice cream on Fisherman's Wharf? Say less. My partner and I had came across this shop while walking off our dinner. There wasn't a line so why not grab a scoop of ice cream to end the night? There was only one staff working and he was pretty pleasant and despite it being later in the evening, the shop looked pretty cool. OKAY THE ICE CREAM: * I had gotten their butter pecan and as much as I wanted to love it, it did not taste like anything. There were bits of butter in the ice cream but no pecans- I was so bummed! * My partner had gotten their Cookies by the Bay Sundae which was pretty yum.

Excellent service and food! Banana-split best on the west…read morecoast! Great hotdogs and cold Drinks ‼

What a little diamond in a rough! I never realized there…read morewas a hot dog place in PG and a great one at that! Live bands grate vibe and awesome food! They have indoor and outdoor seating for those warm days! Service was great and they also have ice cream Will definitely be back!

My favorite sight at a restaurant is seeing staff hustle, enjoying their job (or at least appearing…read moreto), and working as a team, and this place has that. We came in as walk-ins on a busy Saturday evening and waited about 35 mins to for a table. During our wait, I was able to observe the young and mostly Latino staff. They hustled, they all knew what needed to be done and when, they where attentive to the customers and patrons walking up for table availability, and they were gracious hosts. It was impressive to see such a young staff (average age mid-late 20s) running a popular restaurant as if they've been doing it for decades. On top of their amazing staff, the food was fantastic. We ordered spicy rigatoni, and chicken parmean, and both came with some of the best sauce we ever had. Flavor was balanced and not heavy, and complimented the pasta perfectly. We'll be back anytime we're in the area.

My son and I came here after a day at the aquarium. Little hole in the wall place. My son said "mom…read moreyou have to rate them at least 4.5 stars". He really enjoyed it. So did I. We ordered meatballs, tomato soup and the braised short rib dish (I think). It was VERY good! We devoured our food and had some to take home. If I remember correctly, they make the noodles in house... it was perfectly cooked. Perfect layered flavors.. no complaints and you can't beat the price or view. Service was excellent.