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My partner and I stopped by Acme in Seaside and got two iced oat milk lattes (mine with lavender),…read moreand they hit the spot. This small stand draws a big crowd, but the service was quick. The espresso was rich without being bitter, and the oat milk gave it that perfect creamy texture. This is a spot that actually cares about coffee. We'll be back next time we're in the area!

Great place for delicious pour overs and lattes. They make their own blends! I tried 2 of them…read moreblack and both were delicious. We also tried a couple of their lattes and they were great. They also offer pup cups for a small price. Plenty of parking. Great service. Quick turn around. Stop by!

Mexican Mocha Latte. Delicious!

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The Creperie Cafe

4.8(258 reviews)

0.2 mi

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.

Egg lovers crepe Brown sugar butter crepe…read moreHot cocoa Drizzle Dream Egg bagel All delicious and friendly staff Casual, cool atmosphere

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Strawbanana Crepe

Counterpoint Coffee

4.1(213 reviews)

0.8 mi

This coffee shop is unique, the artwork and furniture is different throughout the shop. The vibe is…read moregreat and the staff was friendly when they took our order. There were some people just hanging out, some working, and I was able to bring and play a board game here. Music was also chill and it was nice visiting with my baby. We ordered two specialty lattes. The Ube latte had a great flavor, and the Banana Latte was perfectly sweet, not too strong. I will come back here to try other lattes and would come with a friend or by myself to get work done.

Love visiting new coffee shops. Cashier/ barista was super…read moresweet and helpful The inside of this coffee shop was super welcoming and gave very zen and relaxed vibes. The two drinks we ordered were ube matcha and banana bread latte Matcha was delicious however banana bread one wasn't it.. it tasted sour for some reason and didn't taste much like banana.

Cappuccino & almond croissant

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Matcha rose water lemonade

Wild Plum Kitchen - Ryan Ranch

3.0(11 reviews)

2.1 mi

Meh. Disappointing compared to the full restaurant location. I appreciate they are there because…read morethere is almost nothing else in Ryan Ranch to dash off to on a lunch break, but it could be so much better! For one, I've worked in the area 4 months and the menu hasn't changed at all. They've got about 4 vegetarian options, plus salads, on the order ahead menu. Those get old quickly. The options they have are okay, but not great. Several of them are pretty messy to manage when you are trying to eat on a lunch break and not mess up your clothing also. And why do they never, and I mean never, have napkins out!? Ever. And when I ask I get the impression it hasn't occurred to them to offer them to customers. Either I am given a paper towel, or a brand new napkin package has to be opened. So, better than nothing, but could be so much better.

I have ended in this place several times due to lack of options in the area. However I have come to…read morethe conclusion that it is not worth the expense at all as most times ends up in the trash. Pastries, sandwiches and salads are marginal for the price and I have found hair on the salads. So, keeping hope I decided to try their soups more than once just to be further disappointed (I have no idea how do they make business of such terrible soups) You wish their drinks took the medal but once again, ended up in the bin as they are not what they are labeled to be, very disappointing. The only reason I came back was the awesome staff, they are very kind and helpful. Nevertheles, if I find myself hungry I rather drive to Starbucks, Tim's cafe, or Martha's little taco truck. I'm sad to say I will not be coming back to this place, life Is too short for bad food.

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I tried to absorb the salad dressing oils off the bread with very little success, had to toss the sandwich out.

Naturally Chai

4.8(11 reviews)

1.3 mi

Received this packet in the mail yesterday and couldn't wait to try it!…read more I'm a coffee kind of girl (mostly social drinker) but I have a pretty good selection of teas at home. I drink tea when I want to feel better or trying to be healthier but now, this blend will probably make me drink tea daily and finally give up coffee (been trying!!!). It's THAT GOOD!!! I've tried it black, with a little bit of maple syrup, and with maple syrup & oatmilk- and they're all so delicious!! I can't wait to share with my chai loving daughters and friends!

One thing to know about me is that I am a tea fanatic. I seriously drink around three cups of tea a…read moreday. When I heard about a business on the Central Coast that was solely dedicated to chai tea, you cannot imagine my excitement. Right now, Naturally Chai does not have a brick and mortar and complete all their sales virtually. It was very easy to go onto their website and order a chai kit. It was also pretty reasonably priced for the amount of chai you recieve and all the cute accessories to go with it. When I finally received my kit, I was blown away with the flavor!! I am not exaggerating when I say that this chai knocked my socks off. It was extremely flavorful and spicy. Just how I like it! The one thing I will mention is that this chai definitely has caffeine. I did not know that when I made myself an entire pot and was bouncing off the walls! The owner, Nikita, is a real gem and is truly passionate about her chai recipe that has been passed down in her family for generations. I am a huge fan of her and her chai! I highly recommend you order some!

Tried this tea black, delish! Tried it with a tablespoon maple syrup, yummy!! Tried it with oatmilk, heavenly!!

With oatmilk and maple syrup, it was delightful! Black was just as equally enjoyable!

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Health Street Cafe

4.8(9 reviews)

1.2 mi

I appreciate a local cafe open past 4pm in this area!…read more I needed a place to take a Zoom meeting, they had an outlet available, good wifi & nice natural light. It's a small menu, so was hard for me to find something on the menu without dairy, caffeine or nuts, so I hope they expand the options. Nice staff, clean restroom & modern space!

Pleasantly surprised! Great service, a nice little spot next to a gym (literally) and everything…read moreis fresh, cool, and delicious. For once it didn't melt as I was eating it and the granola sweetness was perfect!

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Angelina's Bakery-Deli & Cafe

4.3(248 reviews)

1.1 mi

I ordered a cake for my husband, and it was excellent. It's soft and not overly sweet. The service…read morewas quick, and the staff were friendly. The place is also clean. I think their prices are fair because they sell quality cakes and pastries. I haven't tried any of their drinks, though. We were about to order our wedding cake from them, but we couldn't afford it. I'll stick to buying birthday cakes instead. I would recommend it!

To say I am disappointed in the $70 Birthday cake my husband purchased is an understatement…read more He ordered a lemon cake with raspberry preserves with buttercream icing. What we received was a dry cake with hardly any flavor. My Mother thought it was just a yellow cake, she couldn't even taste the lemon. And she is an experienced baker. She made our lemon and raspberry wedding cake, that my husband was trying to recreate. The raspberry "preserves" were gelatinous, like pie filling from a can. Preserves should be a jam like consistency, only with larger fruit pieces. But sadly, this was goopy and artificial tasting. And the buttercream was greasy, not creamy, like it was made from Crisco shortening (not butter), sugar and water. It didn't even have any flavor (maybe they forgot to put vanilla extract in it?) Even the construction of the cake was poor. They clearly didn't put enough batter in the pans. Normally you shave the rounded top off to make it flat. This bakery just added tons of icing in an attempt to make up for the rounded edges. Which also meant there were barely any raspberry "preserves" in between the layers. And last but not least. When my husband special ordered the cake (in person) he asked for white sprinkles. When he arrived to pick up the cake, it wasn't ready. And they told him they didn't have white sprinkles. And offered to cover the entire cake in tiny rock hard pearls, that are typically only used sparingly for decorative purposes. Because they are so hard, many decorators recommend removing them before eating! My Dad bit into it and said it was like trying to eat buck shot. My Father has never met a cake or sweet he didn't like, until now. He didn't want another piece during his entire visit. My mother and I didn't even finish our first piece. To charge $70 for this 8" cake was just criminal. I would have returned it if I could.

Beautiful work they do

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Outside of the cafe. Outdoor seating available on the side.

Starbucks

2.7(148 reviews)

0.8 mi

Good service and quick staff, even took our order ten minutes before close without any issues.read more

Vyna is the nicest retail worker I've ever met! She's always greeting us with a smile and routinely…read moreremembers our names and orders, showing she cares. She always brightens my morning when I go in for my coffee

Iced Orange Cream Matcha

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Orange Cream Frappuccino

Red's Donuts

4.2(182 reviews)

0.9 mi

Food: Soft, fresh and quality donuts Service: Fast and…read moreFriendly Ambiance: Old-school vibe! Even has the option to sit at the counter or at one of the few tables too! We will be back anytime we are in Monterey!!

First time trying the donuts here. I ordered a plain sugar round donut ($1.50), which is a fair…read moreprice for Monterey, and a cake donut with white frosting and coconut ($1.75). The cake donut was described as a "premium" option, which surprised me because it felt pretty standard. The coconut topping was minimal, just a light sprinkle, and the frosting was unusually heavy and thick. It didn't taste like a typical glaze or bakery frosting--instead it reminded me of the dense, processed frosting you'd find on packaged snack cakes. I ended up peeling most of it off and wouldn't order it again. The sugar donut itself also didn't stand out. It had an odd aftertaste that reminded me slightly of cinnamon, though I'm not sure if that was from the oil or the dough. Overall it didn't taste very fresh, and I didn't enjoy it enough to finish. Overall, the pricing is reasonable for the area, but the quality didn't match expectations. I actually ended up throwing the sugar one away and eating the cake donut after peeling off the frosting. The shop itself feels more like a small diner counter than a dedicated donut shop, with a few donut options alongside a basic counter setup. I wouldn't return based on this visit.

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Abigail S.

3

1

12 years ago

WOW, I was absolutely stunned by how fast they are here compared to other Starbucks. Might make this my new go to coffee shop!

Even R.

0

3

0

4 years ago

This is a horrible place. It was dirty, gross, and they didn't get my order right. They need to have better service.

Dimple D.

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7 years ago

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My fav Starbucks in town!! I stop by here almost every single day and most of the employees always…read moreremember my order and name. Each person here is the sweetest! Even when I come here with my friends and we get a lot of drinks they've never messed up any orders. The drive thru always goes by fairly quick even when it's packed. I just wish they kept a tip jar at the drive thru window like all the other locations!

This store is a joke. I pay for a decent coffee never in my experience have I gotten such a bad cup…read moreof coffee. To make matters worse when asked politely just for a little extra milk (when I could ask to get it remade) the two baristas denied and said they can only give us a small amount. Disappointing customer service - worst Starbucks

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3.6

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This peets location is my favorite , the atmosphere is welcoming , the service is great , the wait…read moretime is very minimal and the quality is great . Casey the Barista is very friendly and she always welcome me with a smile and remembers my drink. Thank you Casey for always making me feel welcomed.

Staying at a hotel about five minutes away, we were ready to head out for some breakfast and coffee…read morein the morning. Checked Yelp and this location was the closest to our hotel. It was located in a shopping plaza in downtown Monterey where Trader Joe's is located. Parking was easy and noticed a large outdoor seating area outside. But it was a gray and cool morning, so there were no patrons sitting out there. The line was only two deep and after I placed my order, we found a table as the decent sized dining area was busy. Got a large drip and a Bacon Cheddar Brioche. The dark roast coffee, as I really love my Peet's. First time trying the breakfast sandwich which had a homestyle egg, crispy double-smoked bacon and melted Cheddar on a brioche bun. It was a tasty sandwich and I would order it again. I was happy to get my Peet's coffee in Monterey and the delicious sandwich was an added treat.

Dutch Bros Coffee

3.1

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Went to Soledad (which is a good thirty minutes from our house) for my Birthday drink and ordered…read morethree others so we had drinks to enjoy for a few days. We absolutely love this Dutch Bros they are friendly and efficient. Cannot wait for one to come to Salinas.

I am not sure why Dutch Bros is only 4 stars. I get that at times they have a lot of cars waiting…read moreto be served but that is not too dissimilar from Starbucks and atleast they have two lanes and staff that are outside taking orders. To be clear, I hate coffees, but that is where DB shines, their variety of rebel drinks offer an endless selection of flavors and are perfect for that much needed bump of energy. They also have smoothie options with kids cups that are great for toddlers. And for those who love cold or hot coffees they have a diverse selection. Their prices are on par with other competitors. you can also park in the nearby parking and walk to the counter if you think that might speed your purchase on a busy day. It will continue to be my choice for an energy bump.

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3.3

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Efficient and quick - I have no complaints (however I do prefer inserting my straw on my drink)…read more At least 4 workers, very friendly and quick service. The self-order kiosk is located at the front right when you enter. There is also an option to order from a cashier. I'm just super happy that my large smoothie here is almost $2 cheaper compared to where I'm from!

The smoothies were just simple and did not extra Tajin even after I paid for them. As well as false…read moreadvertising on wall stating 75 cents for extra shots of Tajin while they actually charged me 99 cents and the employee just said that it must be old, so basically stating that they do not keep up with offers and price changes. Very disappointing because I have been here before.

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co

3.5

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Glad to have found this after late lunch across the way. Most of the local coffee shops close early…read moreso I'm glad this was open and I needed that coffee. Staff was pleasant and friendly- I take note of this in all my reviews because this is important factor as well. Nice coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, felt very warm and cozy.

Local (chain) coffee shop serving up tasty coffee drinks, tea, baked goods and breakfast burritos…read moreand breakfast sandwiches. One morning I opted for the Beach Walk with Almond milk and it was so smooth and not overly sweet. I'm going to try to recreate it at home. We'll see. I'm not that good at duplicating things. I also got an apricot scone which was huge and I only ate half. I enjoyed the other half later in the afternoon and it was still great! The next time we went I got a hot green tea and the blueberry scone. I don't know how they get their water to lava hot but be careful. I accidentally spilled some on my hand and it was bright red and tender for an hour. The blueberry scone was also fantastic. Highly recommend this coffee shop! They have several locations. The one in Carmel by the sea is always slammed. We went to the one that is not that one and didn't have but a couple people in front of us each time.

The Beerded Bean

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Stopped in for coffee and left with two of the best drinks we've had! The service, the venue and…read morethe inventive Mexican chocolate & espresso was perfection!

I had the privilege of landing here while driving back to Southern California!…read more This place alone, had me thinking of relocating to Salinas!!! The coffee I had kept me wired for the next 5 hours! This place is absolutely perfect!!!!

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4.1

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This coffee shop is unique, the artwork and furniture is different throughout the shop. The vibe is…read moregreat and the staff was friendly when they took our order. There were some people just hanging out, some working, and I was able to bring and play a board game here. Music was also chill and it was nice visiting with my baby. We ordered two specialty lattes. The Ube latte had a great flavor, and the Banana Latte was perfectly sweet, not too strong. I will come back here to try other lattes and would come with a friend or by myself to get work done.

Love visiting new coffee shops. Cashier/ barista was super…read moresweet and helpful The inside of this coffee shop was super welcoming and gave very zen and relaxed vibes. The two drinks we ordered were ube matcha and banana bread latte Matcha was delicious however banana bread one wasn't it.. it tasted sour for some reason and didn't taste much like banana.

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Checked out this coffee spot before eating at Toro Cafe next door. Super cute inside and they have…read morea lot of coffee/baked good items. The coffee was good, but this spot is kinda out of the way unless you live near by.

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I go only for the boba and it is delicious!!! I also love the service, it is great, quick, and…read moreeveryone is friendly!

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