Such a unique coffee shop experience! This place is definitely different from your typical coffee…read moreshop. I loved the eclectic decor, artwork, and relaxing atmosphere. There are so many interesting details throughout the space that give it its own personality. They even serve draft beer, which I thought was a fun and unexpected touch! I ordered an iced pumpkin latte, and it was honestly one of the best I've had! Definitely a memorable coffee shop visit. Thank you to the barista she was so kind and friendly I'm definitely coming back.

Wanted to stop by this place before our long drive home…read more I liked the set up of everything. It was spacious, a little dark/ moody, with some cool things to look at. Their service wasn't the greatest. The girl who took our order seemed like she was struggling a little that day. And the guy (Max?) was pretty rude. The drinks weren't the greatest. I had the Pandan one. It was the color of the Hulk, and was on the sour side. Not so much Pandan flavor. The Avocado Toast was good, but some parts were a little too salty for my liking.

We were looking for a quick spot to stop by and get caffeinated, and landed on Acme Coffee based on…read morethe good reviews it seemed to have. It definitely seems to be a popular spot - for a Saturday morning, the line was about 20 people deep! Lots of parking and it moves quickly, fortunately, so this wasn't too much of an issue. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk. Service was great! The cashier who helped us out was friendly. The latte was nice and smooth and well-balanced. It wasn't too sweet at all and IMO had the perfect amount of ice lol. Our drinks were ready about 10 minutes after ordering. They had a decent pastry selection too - I'd come back to try their lavender latte the next time we're in the area! They have a small patio, but definitely don't expect any seating to be available (and no bathroom, either).

Exceptional coffee! The beans speak for themselves!…read more The best coffee we have had on our roadtrip yet! For the short time we were waiting 3 different parties purchased beans.

This place is awesome for gathering. Twice a month, they open in the evenings for people to get…read moretogether for board games and more. I've gone to learn mah jong. They have a lot of table options, and it's pretty spacious. They employees are all kind and helpful. I oprdered a veggie crepe and had enough to take half of it home.

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.

Such a laid-back, chill coffee spot with a great California vibe!…read more I tried their Iced Latte, and it was incredibly smooth and well-balanced. The espresso blended beautifully with the milk, and you can really taste the quality of their house-roasted beans. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the coffee. A great spot to enjoy Monterey's local coffee culture!

We came to Captain + Stoker because it had good reviews (more that a 4.0) so I thought it would be…read moregood, no - very disappointing. We got 2 seasonal item menus - snickerdude and leg warmer latte, both literally tasted the same. One was suppose to have a pumpkin flavor- no where to be found. They both looked and tasted the same. We got one of the pressed drinks and it was okay. I spent $30 on 2 coffees that tasted nasty and a pressed juice. Save your time and energy, go somewhere else.

A few weekends ago we were on our way to the Monterey Bay Aquarium but we were unable to get a…read moretable because there was a long wait and we had hungry kids. We stayed in Monterey this weekend and were able to come again but at a different time with no wait time. We are really glad we came back to try it. It is so cute inside! Everyone who works there is so friendly, they seem to really enjoy working there. The food was really good, way better than the pictures. Very cute and would love to come back again when we are visiting to try something different. If you come and there is a long wait, there is a reason for it.

Here's the thing about Filipino breakfasts. From the longanisa, to the fried and garlic rice, to…read morehow eggs complement everything--I don't think there's a meal I like more than their breakfasts. And of course they're the ones that made me love Tocino so much and pushed it to the one breakfast meat I'd choose above everything else. The Butter House put together an amazing Filipino morning spread. I thought my longanisa was amazingly and perfectly satisfying. I would have that for breakfast any day. I also thought the country potatoes kind of rocked, and I'm usually a hash browns guy. I think the only disappointment was the tiny portion of sourdough toast I got. Usually these kinds of meals get double the amount for the price . Our server was fantastic. He was on the ball and super friendly. He even sounded like he'd get you whatever you needed as quickly and with as much enthusiasm as possible. I think there was only one extended delay for a coffee refill where we were left waiting for more than a few minutes. Otherwise, it was a constant and regular schedule of check-ins. Lastly, the atmosphere of the spot was kind of cool and welcoming. This was a place I feel I could relax in if I was a regular. Especially at the time we arrived, super early in the morning, it still felt inviting, laid-back, and not loud with boisterous customers yet. Overall, this is a welcome spot for some of the better Filipino breakfast chow I've had recently. I'm definitely beelining it here next time I'm nearby.

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!

Love that there is a boba place nearby…read more A drink with one topping is $8.75. Most places are about this price now. Also had the ube waffle since I had a coupon code. It was really good but pretty small. Order on the kiosk or with someone at the counter. I ordered on the kiosk and signed up using my phone number. They have a couple small tables inside if you want to sit and enjoy your boba but I was taking mine to go and they gave me a nice paper bag.

They have longanisa musubis!!…read more I would come back just for that! Finally can get my longanisa fix on the go and its bomb! For ppl who don't know longanisa is a filipino pork sausage they eat for breakfast but it is a sweet sausage. Its a pain in the ass to make because you gotta pan fry it then cook it with water but it splatters EVERYWHERE. So I end up not making it cause its a mess. Longanisa and tosino has the same flavor profile. If you have a sweet tooth you'll love it. Most of their drinks seem to have some kind of crema or milk so I opted to make my own, tea with flavors and popping oats. Not bad, no complaints.

Had a sausage roll that was so amazing that I had to leave my first review on yelp. Putting braised…read moreapple and caramelized onions in the sausage was a genius decision, whoever thought of this should get a raise! Will definitely be coming back and recommending to my friends!

Has some amazing looking cakes and croissant sandwiches. They had a day of the dead bread that…read morelooked cool. I really enjoyed their open faced tuna melt. And eating it in their back patio was really nice on a sunny day.

Pastries were very yummy! I also got the spinach quiche and it was so good! The staff were very…read morefriendly. Would return if I'm ever back in the area. Very cute place!

Mmmmmm! Moist, delicious, and filling muffin with a rich warm mocha this morning at Sweet Elena's…read morewas the perfect way to start my day before exploring West End. I met Nancy Russell, the artist whose charming paintings currently decorate the walls like effervescent and enthusiastic confetti. There are colorful renderings of garden cats, coffee shop chats, and flights of pure whimsy. Nancy was charming and friendly. Then George, a frequent customer and legend, came in and charmed the room with his sunny, friendly smile. It was exactly the kind of coffee/ bakery that everyone would love. I left happy and smiling. I will be back!

Walked in on Friday to order a cake for our daughter's birthday for Sunday. Isabella was the…read morefriendly young lady behind the counter who greeted us and helped us with this order. The place is very cute little mom and Pop shop. they have cake slices of cakes, other pastries, and also coffee that you can purchase from them also as well as cookies. They have a day old shelf with things you can also buy. Because they close on Sundays, they made an accommodation for us to be open at 10 AM so that we can stop by and pick it up. We came back on Sunday 10 minutes before our pick up time and the owner was already in there waiting for us to come pick up the cake. I had a small conversation with him, He was super friendly super nice. I definitely highly recommend a business like this to everybody who wants a sweet treat or coffee.

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.