I had an iced Carmel mocha and it was good. They had a cup I really wanted, a yeti that would have been great to have but it was $60+ dollars and not nearly as big as Yeti Tumblers that cost a little less. But coffee was good and service was great. read more

Coffee was okay, nothing special. Gentleman at front was very kind, the ladies making coffee had no smiles during serving. Asked for light ice and cup was full of ice with very little matcha. Wouldn't come back. read more

With 45 minutes on our parking meter, It took 25 minutes in line to order and another 15 minutes to get coffee. NOT worth the wait! Coffee was terrible. A waste of time and money. read more

Beautiful location near the water, I believe part of the Monterey Plaza Hotel building. Fairly easy (paid) street parking because it's a couple of blocks away from touristy Cannery Row. I can't comment on the food. At 2pm, they were 4 half sandwiches in the display case. I ordered a coffee, and it was really really good. Cute place. Enough seating for 25-30 inside, and tables and chairs outside, too. read more

Coffee taste good but poor service, overall I've been experiencing extreme racism in Monterey Area, I ordered two coffee, two sandwiches, and s s'more cookie under name 'Anna', no one has problem to understand when I spend money even didn't forget to tip the cashier, then very poor service provided with food. I've called out for 'Stroke' nowhere close to my name. Most of Americans don't like to pronounce their names wrong, so seemed a lot of white ppl in Monterey purposely doing this, I've been in this coffee shop every chance I get to come to Monterey w. my toddler so I decide to share my experiences with all the stores and hotel that I've been in Monterey to make my next visit comfortable read more

Tidal Coffee - Tuna Sandwich, Mushroom Panini, S'more Cookie Cold Brew, Caramel Macchiato, and Apple juice - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

If you like Almond flavor, get. the. almond. syrup!! Some of the best flavored iced coffee I've ever had. So tasty, extremely nice staff, great atmosphere. Loved this place! read more

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I HAD really high expectations for this place. Saw great reviews, lots of people on the beach walking around with a cup of their coffee, fantastic beachfront location, what's not to love? Unfortunately a lot. Visited around 10 AM on a Saturday. Line was moving fairly well. Over half the items in the food display case were unavailable. I kept things simple, just a hot vanilla latte and a TOASTED bagel with cream cheese. Coffee took longer than it should have. They forgot to add vanilla. I continue waiting for the bagel, should be any minute now. After about 10 minutes, I go up and ask where it is. Toasting a bagel shouldn't take too long right. Couple minutes later, a bagel appears, but its for the people 3 spots behind mine. Sheesh. Finally my bagel came out... untoasted. Rather, it had been "heated up" and was soft all around. What a disappointment. read more

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Good coffee! Great prices for the area. Busy, but efficient service. Will definitely be back.

While staying at the holiday Inn near by for vacation I frequented this place each day for coffee since it was so close by. It's also right next to another hotel right by the water. The only down side is that they don't have a bathroom for customers or at all, I'm not sure why? I didn't get a chance to try their tasty looking pastries but each day ordered a large iced latte with sugar free hazelnut flavor and additional espresso shot. Every flavor you add is an additional charge, I'm not sure why. But I guess Peets charges for sugar free syrup flavors. Adding espresso shots is an additional charge also, which is typical of every coffee place. The customer service was great and they're pretty quick. Even though the line would be somewhat out of their door, they get your order to you in a timely manner. The espresso was great too. read more

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Food and drinks were so good! My husband and I got the breakfast burrito and turkey blt panini, the panini was our favorite and both our drinks were delicious as well. The servers were kind and professional. The outdoor seating area was gigantic and had a beautiful view of the ocean. read more

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I got a latte macchiato this was not extremely sweet like a Starbucks macchiato, but this was a well-made macchiato I will say. The coffee shop was clean and smelled amazing and there was such a beautiful view of the ocean. Staff was friendly and kind. read more

Tidal Coffee - Macchiato latte - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

We really enjoy coming to this coffee shop. My mom always orders an almond croissant and a cappuccino with almond milk. She gives her order a 5/5 even though the croissant was not warmed (although she noted this would have made it even better). I ordered the breakfast sandwich (pictured) and a medium americano. Breakfast sandwich had almost too much egg but still tasty. It is a little bland but I got the one with only egg and cheese. Americano was good. I usually get their veggie burrito and it is spectacular. read more

Tidal Coffee - Breakfast Sandwich with egg and cheese. - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Staff were very nice, long lines but short wait time. Very beautiful and clean. Amazing tasting coffee! read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

The food, the coffee, the setting are all just great!! GO! Get the breakfast burrito and any pastry and enjoy. Dogs are comfortable there too! read more

Good coffee and friendly service. Only 4 stars because I think they could add a couple of vegan food options and it would be perfect!

The tea was tempting. There was a lot of marketing for it. The menu described the flavor profile and how it would affect your mood. The spring jade tea boosts mental clarity and is restorative. The bergamot black earl grey tea elevates concentration and is revitalizing. Then the grand crimson english breakfast tea sharpens focus and rejuvenates. It was a bit awkward because I wanted the spring jade to boost my mental clarity, but instead of being restored, I would have liked to be rejuvenated. I wonder if I could have asked for the spring jade without the restorative properties and asked them to add the rejuvenating ingredients instead. Anyway, I ended up getting a black coffee and it felt rejuvenating. read more

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Clean friendly and delicious. Enjoyed tea coffee and breakfast here during our stay at the Plaza Hotel and never disappointed.

I ordered mushroom panini, marshmallow cookie, and a London fog. The mushroom in the panini was exceptional; flavorful and juicy. Unfortunately the entire panini lacked structural integrity; the whole thing couldn't be picked up. The cookie and London fog were too sweet. The view was spectacular, but overall the cafe was average. read more

Stopped by here during our trip to Monterey for some coffee and it definitely hit the spot! Great area, great views. Plenty of tables inside as well. We got the vanilla latte and hazelnut latte, both tasted great. Would come back! read more

Tidal Coffee - Vanilla latte was good! - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Excellent service. Located within the hotel came here for breakfast. I asked the lady about drinks that are not sweet and my drink came out perfect. No sweetness at all very earthy drink. The sandwiches are big a lot of egg on the English muffin sandwich. They served us pretty fast and the views are amazing during this time. read more

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Uniqueness: Their hours are unusually short Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Coffee Quality: [x][x][x][x][ ] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Recommendation? Stick with only the coffee here, the pastries are decent but nothing really unique. Tidal Coffee is located in a perfect spot in between the Monterey Plaza and Cannery Row that is away from the mass crowds that you'd typically see at Starbucks. You'll get your typical espresso drinks from cappuccinos to lattes and cold drinks, Nitro brews to cold lattes but no unique drinks that you'd only see here. The food options here are alright but nothing really unique as well. The hours here are ridiculously (but understandable due to COVID) short from 6AM to 12PM only so if you want to stop by here, come here early. The outside of this cafe is beautiful as it's right outside of the Monterey Plaza so you can enjoy your coffee and watch the waves and kayakers all out at sea. With short hours, you might be missing this spot entirely if you're a late bird but if you are craving coffee that isn't being crowded from tourists as you'd see from Starbucks, Tidal Coffee is a great spot to grab a quick drink and enjoy the nice sea-side views outside. read more

Great vibes and a great espresso! It's getting harder to find quality coffee. The people in here are also so sweet!

Terrible service. the barista was extremely rude this morning, came in around 9am for a morning coffee and terrible service and very hostile. then went in again with my sister at 1:45pm and both baristas were rude. two completely different people and both rude. whoever is doing the hiring there need to do better! will never come back. read more

First time coming here. The location is a prime time, near the water. So after you get your drink you can sit outside at the picnic tables or walk out to the oceanfront area. I ordered a vanilla latte extra sweet, which the lady helping me mentioned the latte originally is sweet, but I had her add an extra pump. I also ordered a mocha, with vanilla pumps. I'm sad to report back the both drinks did not have any flavor. They both tasted like coffee and milk. I like to rate my places from 1 to 10. 1 through 3 - will never comeback 4 through 5.8 - will come back if someone I'm with wants to try the spot 5.9 though 7.0 -will come back 7.1 through 9.9 will make an effort to come back and I would recommend the spot 10.0 is the best place! (Haven't had a 10 because there is always a better place out there. My rating for this place is 2.9 (Will you come back? Nah!) My Yelp rating is regarding the service, the experience and the quality of food or beverage. read more

This is probably one of my favorite coffee spots when I'm in Monterey near the aquarium. Welcoming

I stayed nearby and woke up and found this coffee shop, just perfect with a view. Yes, it was pricey, but well worth it. I didn't take photos, but the almond and plain croissant was really fresh and made by someone who was trained in French pastries. I ordered a matcha latte, it was smooth and not too sweet. I highly recommend this place especially if you are need a break from the Canary. There's plenty of seating and open space. Service: really nice folks, greeted me, were easy going and had a smile. In no time, my matcha was ready and I was on my way for our 17 mile drive. read more

This was probably one of the worst iced mochas I've had to be honest. It's an awesome location and the head of Cannery Row, where my friend and I were hoping to grab coffee and walk along together, but man the coffee was just not good. It was way, way too sweet. It almost tasted like I was drinking from a Hershey's chocolate syrup bottle. There was at least a 15-minute wait to order too. It's a gorgeous cafe though and the staff were friendly. read more

This past June, the family and I stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa for one night for a quick getaway. In the morning, we went downstairs looking for coffee and a light bite, and I noticed a decent sized line in front of a small building across the courtyard from the hotel. Look for the fountain in the middle of the courtyard as a landmark. Their building has large glass windows on three sides and there is a good amount of seating inside. Although it was a Monday morning, the line outside was at least 7 patrons deep, however the line did move quickly. I ordered a latte and I shared a cinnamon roll(warmed up). We brought our breakfast back to the hotel and found a fantastic area to sit right by the window, overlooking the patio and the ocean experience. The latte and cinnamon roll were top notch and reasonably priced to boot. Tidal is a gem and an asset to the area. read more

We visited Monterey for the weekend and wanted to explore Cannery Row. We found this coffee shop with a long line so we knew it was going to be good spot. We tried their almond croissants and americano coffee. I would definitely recommend this spot for a quick coffee run or for breakfast. They have a large outside seating and view of the ocean too. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Thanks for the great coffee and the sounds in the seating area! More words required- ok, spectacular, kind, clean and well lighted facility! Close the the water and the amazing sounds of the water! read more

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Beautiful location overlooking Monterey Bay. Loved their Cappuccino and cinnamon bun!

Burnt coffee taste!! I got an iced caramel latte, the espresso in it tasted burnt and I couldn't taste the caramel syrup at all. I went back and told them it tasted burnt and they offered to remake it (which is why I am giving them 2 stars). While not as horrible as the first, the remade coffee still had the faint taste of burnt espresso and no syrup. I could forgive the light syrup, but burnt espresso is incredibly disgusting. I suspect either the coffee bean they use is not great or they don't clean their porta-filter out well read more

Overall: looks nice on the outside but the food quality doesn't match its looks. Location is great with a beautiful view. Ambience: nice and clean, good seating selection but it can get busy quickly. I got here at 8am and found a spot next to an outlet (they are limited). The cafe started to fill up by 8:30am so it can get pretty loud. Customer service: excellent. The baristas were very nice and pleasant. Amenities: good wifi, no bathroom, paid street parking. Good place to work from. Food: so disappointing. My coffee tasted okay but a bit burnt. I ordered a veggie breakfast burrito (vegetables, eggs, cheese) and it was under seasoned.... Like not sure if any salt was added. read more

Tidal Coffee - Small subpar coffee. Busy morning rush. - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

This is our favorite coffee place to frequent in Monterey, especially when we come to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. After 4pm, they have 50% off pastries and cookies on display! We typically order the cappuccino and a pastry here, to enjoy the view of the ocean! read more

Tidal Coffee - Cappuccino (with honey swirl) - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

I recently stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa and in the morning I went hunting for some coffee and a bite to eat. Directly across the courtyard from the hotel(near the can't miss fountain), you will find a cute square building that holds Tidal Coffee. There are large glass windows looking in so it is a pretty spot also. The line at around 9:30 am on a Monday was about 6 people and they want you to line up outside(for now). The wait was about 10 minutes so not too bad. I ordered a nonfat cappuccino and a cinnamon roll, which they offered to warm up for me. I brought back my goodies to the Monterey Plaza hotel lobby and found a seat right by the window overlooking the ocean. I was very pleased that the cappuccino was bold and the cinnamon roll was not too sweet and it made a big difference to have it warmed up for me. I would not hesitate to come back here when I'm in the area again. read more

Stopped by recently while staying at the hotel. The good. Better than average coffee for a good price at $2.75 for a large. The Mrs. had an almond croissant that was also pretty good. The "meh". I wanted something a little heavier so opted for the chicken chorizo breakfast burrito. It was good sized, easily big enough to share for breakfast if lighter eater. Eggs, potatoes, cheese and sausage wrapped in a tortilla. Unfortunately it was relatively tasteless which was disappointing. Adding in some salsa and Cholula sauce helped. The annoying. None of the pastry or other food had prices noted. I didn't get a receipt, but the bill was almost $22 with the one cup of coffee so I am assuming the croissant was about $5 and the burrito $12. Not outrageous given the location, but it would nice to know what the prices are. Finally, our order was sitting at the counter for several minutes. I wasn't paying rapt attention to the orders being called out, but heard "burrito" once. Waited a few minutes expecting that they would call again if no one picked up. Finally had to walk up to counter and confirm order was mine. Good place to stop by for drinks and pastries. Skip the burrito and don't expect much service. read more

Small coffee shops are often better quality in food and also coffee. This place did not disappoint. Super unique concept also, service was quick and easy. When I visit Monterey again I will definitely be back. read more

Location was great and coffee was decent. I ordered the cold brew and it was okay. Wife got a latte and really liked it.

We stopped in here for a coffee at around 2pm. It is just outside a fancy hotel. The line was busy but not too long. I picked up 3 large hot coffees. Coffee: 3.5/5. Good tasting and slightly strong. Condiments: 5/5 Chocolate and caramel syrup, simple syrup, honey, all the powders like nutmeg, cinnamon etc, all the plastic utensils, napkins and a bottle of Agave sweetener. Rarely have I ever seen such a collection of coffee condiments. A+ Seating and comfort: 4/5 Wooden chairs and tables. No comfy chairs. Buy 10 get 1 free loyalty program. Best of all prices are great for regular hot or iced coffee. Small $2.25, medium $2.50 and large $2.75. Iced usually costs more in most coffee shops but same as hot here! Yay! Anytime we visit Monterey I will be getting a coffee here. A nice coffee shop to rest your laurels after shopping or sightseeing or after just plain doing nothing! read more

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My girlfriend and I have only visited this coffee shop twice, but I would say that this is becoming one of our favorite coffee shops to visit. I would say that at first glance looking at some of the other negative reviews, I would have to agree with some of the points. The food and drinks are not the best, and they are probably overpriced, and if you want to park within a block or two, you have to pay metered parking. From our personal experience, we work out at Anytime Fitness a couple blocks away, we walk down after the gym, grab a Latte, and get to stand and be amazed at the view that is right outside the door. Personally I love the latte, as it does not upset my stomach like some other spots. If you are in town, come check it out. If you are looking for a spot with the best tasting and best priced items, then you might want to check out a different spot. read more

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