I guess it's no secret anyway, best brunch i've had in years…read more The metropolitan bay area is known for the world-class food and renowned cuisines, but we have so much to learn from a quaint and unassuming cafe in a small coastal town. Situated on a cute corner away from the madness of the wharf, we found plenty of parking right outside, got seated immediately, and got a great corner booth between the window and the fireplace. Ambiance: The decor was homely but stately. It was certainly busy but the workers were on it with the bevs and ordering. It was quietly bustling but the dining experience was anything but. It felt like I was having Christmas morning at my really rich but super down-to-earth aunt's lake house who is married to the senator of vermont and im in the running as her favorite niece. (im just talking out of my butt here. i have no clue what that feeling's like but i THINK this is close) Ordered: - Crabcake benedict to share: BEST. BENEDICT. Lots of variations here. Croissant, crabcake, poached egg, hollandaise, added avocados, comes with potatoes on the side. The croissant was a welcomed substitute, crabcakes light, hollandaise warm and classic. The crossaint was still warm and flakey, didnt get soggy by the sauces. the crabcake fresh, light, and unbattered. the potatoes were sweet, al-dente, and seasoned to perfection. No notes! - Crabcake to share: just extra crabcakes here but it also comes with a beautiful salad that was thoughtfully complimentary. Crisp and young arugula topped with feta, caramelized onions, and dressed with a light vinaigrette that wasn't tart. The salad really changed what i thought a side salad can be. yom. - Fresh squeezed orange juice: Not too sweet, not a tinge of sour, flavorful, light but not watery, not pulpy, and a generous portion. Definitely made my morning. - Cappuccino: Very full-bodied, foamy, not too sweet. Though I personally would perfer a touch more sweetness but a very personal preference and would like simple syrup to adjust. Perfect for my partner who ordered it and is watching his glucose level. Compared to the Bay Area's over-the-top fusion brunches and long waitlists of bottomless lychee mimosas, the Red House Cafe's attention to detail and commitment to quality was really grounding. I will definitely be adding this hot spot to my itinerary anytime i'm driving past the coast.

Absolutely loved this place! We got there right at opening time, we were welcomed in…read moreWe got the country breakfast with ham and sourdough absolutely loved it. Super yummy. We also ordered some bacon, baguette, and avocado to go and it was super delish. The place was very cute and country inspired and very cozy. They had the fire place and we got to sit right next to it. All the staff was super kind and helpful and just overall hospital! Would definitely come again!!

Decided to try a different breakfast spot than our usual place and I am glad we did. From the…read moremoment we arrived we were greeted and welcomed. We had the option of indoor or outdoor dining. Based on previous yelp photos I decided to try the Cappuccino and I am glad I did. Made with LavAzza coffee I felt like I was in Italy again. My husband and I decided to share the combo plate. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, chicken sausage and a homemade biscuit. The salsa that it comes with is amazing so don't skip it. The portion was large and plenty for two people. The food was fresh, and flavorful. While the food was great, I think what makes this an amazing spot is the team. Each person was attentive, very friendly and made sure everyone had what they needed. I think we discovered a new spot and plan to be back. Oh and I love that they have a sign out front about providing a sandwich even if you can't afford one.

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!

So on the last day of my 36 hour Monterey golf trip,the boys and I needed a breakfast spot before…read morewe teed off and they mentioned to me this bomb Filipino breakfast spot and I just knew we had to check it out. We headed to The Butter House on Fremont Blvd, in Seaside. The parking at this lot was substantial as they share a lot with a few other businesses-so that was great. When we arrived it was a large room with many customers. There was no wait for our party of 6 due to the size of the restaurant with many tables in the room. Once I took a look at their menu,I was a bit overwhelmed with the sheer volume of choices but I decided to try something I would truly love,as I'm not overly familiar with Filipino breakfast items,but what Ive had so far I've truly loved. I went with Marciana's Breakfast Fried Rice ($16.50) and a single lumpia($3.05) The lumpia was just super delicious-it featured ground beef,onions,carrots,green beans,bean sprouts, and was served with a sweet chili sauce on the side. It's a great item,as many in my group ordered them and some even ordered extra to bring home. Now the fried rice dish featured butter fried rice with bacon,sausage,& ham,It also included soy sauce,onions,garlic and topped with two eggs served over-hard. I loved this dish so much that it's irritating. I'm irritated because I know this menu is full of banger items too, but I may never find out because I can't imagine ordering anything else--that's how much I enjoyed this dish In closing, if you ever find yourself in the Monterey area and want to try an awesome Filipino breakfast--get down to The Butter House-their quality is super high.

I was down in Monterey house sitting for a month so wanted to try a local spot for brunch with my…read morewife for our 10th Anniversary celebration weekend. The reviews are great. Maybe a little too great because the experience left me wondering if they were all posted by a marketing agency. The photos on the reviews are all a little too perfect imo. Conspiracies aside, the food was awful. I just don't get how this many people could share amazing post after amazing post and jive that with my in person experience. We ordered the corned beef hash. It needed salt. How?!!! Plus they basically only used beef and potato?! The menu said it had peppers and onion so when we asked, they brought some out on the side?!! Terrible. I mean it made it taste a little better but it was still not good. Then, the "lumpia" was more like an oil soggy egg roll. Too oily to even eat because literally it was dripping oil. So gross. Clearly someone not from the lumpia making culture made these. I do not recommend this place at all. Even the coffee was terrible. Only saving grace and the second star comes from the fresh squeezed orange juice. Delicious but come on ... smh ... does not save this place at all. Sorry, I really wanted to like this but this was my experience. Hopefully it was just a weird day.

This was my first visit, and much anticipated. I came to try the award winning Bloody Mary! I've…read moretried them all across the peninsula, and immediately I could tell the mix is house made. The balance of fresh and zest was perfect. The bacon was made fresh for the drinks, and that was a special and unexpected touch. We were seated as a party of 2, on the patio, by Elias. He was warm, personable and helpful. He managed to exist in that service space that offers customers everything they need without being overbearing. He's a true gem, and will create a positive impression anywhere lucky enough to employ him. We were served by Rebecca. She was informative, friendly and peppered our experience with the perfect about of joy. She made helpful menu recommendations, as well. I'm impressed. But I don't know what impressed me more- the meal, the Bloody Mary, or the true delight experienced in service. Again, this was my first visit, but absolutely not the last. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

First of all, I want to start from the location and the inside of the restaurant. It is quite big,…read morenicely decorated. We loved the indoor sitting. They have outdoor sitting area as well, which also seemed very beautiful. The first impression was great. The service was good. The food tho was a bit of a disappointment. Everything was fresh, but the dishes were very simple and not impressive. They seemed to be straight out of a 80s diner. Just a simple omelette, potatoes and a toast, no veggies, no interesting sauces.. nothing. I was quite disappointed, because usually nice breakfast and brunch places have interesting and modern menus.

The cinnamon bun pancakes are indescribably delicious!!!we ordered a plate to share as an appetizer…read moreand all elements were spectacular. We really liked the crunchy,sticky side the best. No morsels were left on that plate! The BLT has the most generous portion of thick sliced bacon , so much so several of us were able to take a slice and add it to our sandwiches! They serve a white chocolate hot chocolate here which is quite unique and a favorite with kids and adults. A perfect warm beverage for cool ocean breeze. Plenty of outdoor seating but you'll be happy inside too as plenty of windows to see the ocean. They do have some limited parking but just a block to two uphill is 90 min free parking

The vibes here are immaculate! The unobstructed ocean view from the patio area can't be beat. The…read moreservice is fast and the menu offers diverse options. It's a calming place to eat breakfast and chill for a minute. The food was also spectacular. The Norwegian Salmon Benedict hit the spot. The Hollandaise stood out in the best of ways. The potatos with a little hot sauce made the perfecting pairing, too. My wife enjoyed her simple-but-scrumptious combo breakfast plate and we walked away full and at peace. I only knock this down to four stars due to the steep prices on the menu and bitterness of the coffee. It needed immense amounts of milk and sugar to be edible and I'm not much of a black coffee snob; I usually drink most anything. Still highly recommend if you're visiting and can splurge on vacation!

One of the cutest little shops in PG with a fun atmosphere. The ladies behind the counter were…read moresuper sweet and efficient. We enjoyed their table games while waiting for the food. The waffles are delicious! We tried a couple flavors and they were super tasty. The shakes were more disappointing but not terrible. Not sure if it was just the two we ordered but there really wasn't any flavor. We will be back for the waffles but will skip on the shakes.

I'm am not sure why this place has high reviews. The smoothies are watery and flavorless, really…read moredisappointing. The smoothie tatsed like ice and banana, it was way too liquidy. The staff was super friendly though, but I would not come here again.

The breakfast here is excellent! We had the Olliaberry (sp?) pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes and…read moretoasty. Everything was well made. The potatoes were a bit crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and well seasoned. The pancakes were top notch, fluffy and the berries were sweet-tart. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is the service. No coffee refill, in fact no one checked on us. The server seemed annoyed to seat us and deliver our meals. We were there on the Monday after Easter at 10:30 am or so, the place was not busy but no one seemed to be checked on either. 5 stars if the service improves.

3.5 stars. Felt I…read moregot my money's worth. San Francisco omelette was quite good. The pancakes were really solid. The decor is cute but dated. I'd call this one of the better breakfast and brunch joints available to locals. The tourists not looking for an ocean view should also come.

Aliotti's Victorian Corner restaurant has been a staple in the Pacific Grove community for over 40…read moreyears. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday in a well-maintained, beautiful Victorian building. The interior is warm and welcoming with plenty of seating for individual diners or groups. There is also a nice patio out in front of the building to enjoy a coffee or meal where one's fur babies are welcome. They have three large, diverse, multiple menus which offer diners to choose from many of Aliotti's specialties and classic selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, we enjoyed their Dutch Treat sandwich and a Cobb Salad. The Dutch Treat consists of ham & Swiss cheese on a warm French roll. The sandwich was large with a substantial amount of ham. It was served with a fresh green salad and perfectly cooked French fries which were crispy on the outside and pillowy-soft on the inside. Everything was delicious. Their Cobb Salad was plentiful with avocado, bacon chunks, hard-boiled eggs, turkey, tomatoes topped with blue cheese sprinkles over a bed of lettuce. I opted for ranch dressing on the side. One could taste how fresh all the ingredients were. Presentation perfect. The staff was extremely warm & friendly and attentive yet not imposing.

We had dinner here the night before, starting with the garlic bread as an appetizer which didn't…read moredisappoint. I ordered the French dip, and my husband had the sausage sandwich. The French dip was one of the best I've had, especially because of the au jus--you could taste the authenticity. The same goes for the sausage sandwich. You can just tell many of the dishes are made in-house. Family photos are throughout the restaurant, and it's clear this is a family-owned business. The same people in the photos are the ones behind the counter, working hard and serving the holiday crowd with kindness. The food felt so homestyle and delicious that we came back for breakfast the next morning. We'll definitely be returning the next time we're back in PG.