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    Tidal Coffee

    3.9 (390 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    TIDAL COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Ashlyn A.

    One of my favorite coffee stops in the Monterey area! I've visited here with every visit to California and it does not disappoint. This time around I got a breakfast sandwich which was really tasty! The coffee is very good and I like the variety in their fun monthly menu. Lots of employees there to keep the line moving. And don't forget to sit outfit and enjoy the amazing views.

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    Candice F.

    Located next to the Monterey Plaza Hotel, Tidal Coffee offers a quick refreshing drink and food stop with beautiful views of the Monterey Bay. I recently came here looking for a lunch spot to grab a light snack and drink. This cafe is conveniently located towards the back of the hotel, offering beautiful views of the bay from its expensive patio with plenty of outdoor dining spaces. We grabbed ourselves a croissant, chicken salad croissant sandwich, and an iced tea. Portion sizes for the food are tiny, and I guess are justified by the location. I would say that the sandwich and croissant are roughly 1/3 smaller than what you would find at a typical cafe. It appears that the sandwiches are made off-site and prepared in advance. So the croissant was not necessarily the freshest. Nonetheless, the beautiful views and ambience more than made up for the subpar food quality. There aren't many other fast casual options in the Cannery District of Monterey. So if you're looking for a picture perfect location for your afternoon snack or lunch, Tidal Coffee is worth a stop!

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    Sunnie W.

    Walked over from the Main Street in Monterey since we were just strolling in the area. They have an extensive menu and sell a lot of local goods. The matcha tasted like milk, which isn't a bad thing if you don't like the taste of matcha? Service was good. Ambience was nice since it was by the water. Not a lot of indoor seating, but a good amount outside

    Mishal F.

    Tidal Coffee is in a great location and overall worth a visit. I ordered the mocha with dark chocolate syrup, which was delicious and well balanced, and my husband got the iced americano with vanilla. They initially gave his drink hot instead of iced, but it was quickly corrected. We were a bit disappointed that they ran out of the PBJ sandwiches we were really looking forward to trying. Aside from that small hiccup, the coffee was great and we'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

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    Angela L.

    Very near beach. Next to Monterey plaza. A bit more affordable than the Bay Area price. Flavor is decent. Nice seating area. Could get crowded sometimes.

    Trice O.

    Service -3.5/5 Ambiance- 4/5 It's atmosphere pays homage to John Steinbeck like a few other places on Cannery Row. Food- 3.5/5 The matcha tea was standard but the breakfast burrito, although lukewarm, was pretty good!

    Parker R.

    Good coffee with the most beautiful, spectacular view outside the food was yummy but a little pricey (I wouldn't assume otherwise since the location). I ordered the iced mocha and the breakfast burrito.

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    Bessie T.

    View from the dog friendly, outdoor seating area can't be beat on a sunny day. For Monterey area, the prices for coffee, snacks and food were very reasonable. Technically, you don't have to buy anything here to enjoy the public tables outside but we would like to support the local business. Bathrooms are available inside the hotel, downstairs from the lobby. Enjoy!

    Tidal coffee on the corner of wave and drive . Great location. Great coffee and baked goods. Bad hot breakfast
    Anuradha G.

    Food was blah! How hard is to make a good English muffin, hash brown and cheese breakfast sandwich?! In comparison, the Starbucks sandwich of egg, mozzarella was way better!

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    Nate M.

    This is such a cute coffee shop right off Cannery Row. They have a decent selection of breakfast options such as pastries, breakfast sandwich, and even breakfast burritos. The coffee menu here is robust as well. I went with my classic cold brew with a splash of almond milk and a half pump of hazelnut syrup. When I first looked at the cold brew through the sunlight, it seemed thin (see my pic) but it had a very bold and rich flavor that I thoroughly enjoyed! The ham and cheese croissant was much larger than I thought it would be and very filling. This was made with actual slices of ham and two pieces of what I believe to be Muenster cheese. This coffee shop has an indoor small indoor seating area and an awesome outdoor seating area that overlooks the ocean. We sat outside and enjoyed the morning sun. Technically this coffee shop is part of Monterey Bay Plaza Hotel and spa. Which means, if you purchased coffee, you're allowed to go inside and enjoy their massive and heated lobby that also overlooks the ocean. Pro Tip: Stop at Tidal Coffee right before you take the scenic 17 Mile Drive tour of Pebble Beach.

    Anne C.

    I loveee Tidal it's probably my fave coffee spot in Monterey! Anything's good but my advice is to get the seasonal drink of the month - those are the best!

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    Grant S.

    Conveniently located at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Tidal opens early for the area and stays open until around 4. A good option if you have an early morning tour and need a quick bite and coffee on the go. The staff were always friendly and helpful as well.

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    Pretty good coffee and in a great location! Good pastries too. Holidays and weekends seem to be packed though!

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    Great place for a coffee. Whenever I visit Monterey I pop in for a coffee and one of their cookies. The oatmeal cookie is to die for!

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    Grabbed a quick lunch and coffee here while in Monterey. Curried chicken salad was very good and coffee is great too.

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    The best late ever! Very friendly service, very cute and clean place. Love it. Recommended.

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    The Honey Almond Latte (iced) was perfect! Great atmosphere. The line was long but went quickly.

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    Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Great staff. If you like your coffee on the bitter side: This is your place!!!

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    Piccolo - Basic ham and cheese on focaccia bread for my picky daughter

    Piccolo

    4.8(93 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    After a long visit to the aquarium, I searched for a place with gluten free food bc my husband has…read moreCeliac. It was a nice walk to the marina on a beautiful sunny day. We met Raul at the counter. He is by far the most friendly, kind and informed restaurant staff (about gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy and what it is to have Celiac) we've ever met. He explained how he prepares the gluten free dough separate, bakes it separate and plates it separate. Based on Raul's genuine concern and knowledge, my hubby decided to try it. Our family had various different sandwiches. (I had the very delicious Vegetariano.) We all agreed they were THE BEST SANDWICHES WE'VE EVER HAD...EVER...ANYWHERE...(mike drop).The freshly baked bread was incredible, all of the ingredients were fresh, even the side salad was amazing!!! The service was straight out of the old days, when people actually had pride in their work and genuinely cared about how you were treated in their establishment. We wish every restaurant that offers gluten free options could have someone as friendly, kind and knowledgeable as Raul. The ambiance was very cute/quaint inside and out. It was a beautiful sunny day so we sat outside to enjoy the sunshine and listen to the sea lions. Raul came out to check on us and we could not thank him enough for his amazing food and hospitality. When we said how much we enjoyed the gluten free bread, he told us he sold the flour (from Italy) inside. My adult son immediately bought some for us to bake gluten-free bread at home. (We've since baked gluten-free bread and it was just as amazing) I've told everyone I know about this amazing place. It has the trifecta of what makes us want to return frequently: *****Food *****Service *****Ambiance Until next time Piccolo!

    Small, cute spot by the water. There are a few tables inside and more tables outside (though it was…read morebreezy when we went). Note that this restaurant is on the ground floor and there is a different restaurant up top. We ordered the Mortadella Pistachio Panini and the Piccolo salad. The panini was absolutely awesome and the meat was sliced so delicately thin. The salad was good, but the panini was way better. Service was quick. Note: The restaurant doesn't have its own bathroom but there is a public restroom across the street. The public restroom was a bit gross when I went in (lots of flies swarming) and did not have a diaper changing table.

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    Piccolo - Caesar's salad without croutons

    Caesar's salad without croutons

    Piccolo - Great location

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    Sea Harvest - Fish & Chips

    Sea Harvest

    4.0(2.5k reviews)
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    We went back to Sea Harvest after many years. Food quality seems to have gone up and now they have…read moreseating outside in a back patio. They have a small lot with parking, which is fine if you get there early. You pick up a menu from the counter and order, then grab a table and wait for the buzzer to go off. The space is casual and stuff is served on paper plates, so this is not a date night place! It's really cute with all of their nautical themed decorations. They also have a bunch of merchandise and food related gift items, if you're looking for the perfect souvenir. Employees were friendly and helpful. We ordered these items: Fish and Chips - highly recommended! They're fresh and have that classic flavor you're craving. We saw a lot of folks getting this one. Not a surprise! You get 4 hearty pieces, hot and crisp. The "chips" had a bit of batter and were crisp on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Perfect! Comes with a tiny scoop of coleslaw. Sablefish with butter - the person at the counter said it just came in today. It was super fresh and cooked just perfectly. Sablefish isn't super fatty nor dry, it's just perfect. Veggies were fresh and cooked throughly with just a touch of crunch. Rice pilaf is quite flavorful and delicious, just a touch greasy, but in a good way! Sand Dabs - DH noticed this special after we already ordered, but he couldn't resist. Cost was based on weight + $8 for cooking. They were lightly battered and absolutely delicious. Clam Chowder (smallest size) - surprisingly good too. They must've improved their recipe since the last time we ate here. It's very thick and hearty with delicious, sweet, small pieces of clam. Overall, a fun place for a fresh, casual meal. You'll need to bus your own table after eating. Bathrooms are outside in the back. It's not as crowded as the fancier restaurants. Kids loved the food. We'll be back!

    Good place to stop by for a fresh seafood lunch - just be aware that you need to grab a table first…read morebefore you can order food for dine-in or otherwise you can do take out. You order up at the counter - be sure to check out their daily specials. I had the grilled prawns and salmon patty special which came with rice and vegetables. The prawns had a delicious garlic butter sauce on them and the salmon patties were pretty good. My husband had the fried rockfish sandwich which came with fries and coleslaw. Tasty lunch overall!

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    Combination plate w/ shrimp, fish, and calamari

    Sea Harvest - Calamari and chips...my favorite!

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    Calamari and chips...my favorite!

    3 Mundos Sandwich Shop - Vegan Crispy Chick n Milanese in ciabatta bread

    3 Mundos Sandwich Shop

    4.3(793 reviews)
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    So I was driving down to Monterey from Sacramento for a quick little 36 hour golfing trip.When I…read morearrived in Monterey,I was starving so I quickly jumped on Yelp and found the closest breakfast burrito spot I could find-That's when I found 3 Mundos Sandwich Shop on Fremont Street,which is a sandwich shop that also makes breakfast burritos. When we arrived they had a small parking lot but busy because they do a lot of Door Dash and Uber Eats business. Once inside I took a quick look at the menu and saw they had breakfast burritos of either Chorizo-Sausage-Ham-Bacon or Veggie. I chose Chorizo breakfast burrito($10.39) The shop is run by the owner-he was the cashier and the cook. In talking to him,he was telling me that his family owns multiple Mexican small shops like this in the Juarez Mexico area and El Paso Texas area.Says that all the shops use the same recipe for their hot sauce that is served with the burritos. Once the burrito arrived,it was both heavy and warm.Once I cut it open,I was able to appreciate the craftsmanship of this burrito in all its chorizo,egg,potato and cheese glory-it was beautiful. As pretty as it was though,it tasted even better,I had planned on only eating half of it as I had a tee time in less than an hour but one bite led to another and then it was gone. I've had many breakfast burritos in my day and as unexpected as this is to say,this may have been the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Also the aforementioned family-recipe hot sauce that came with the burrito was so spicy yet so tasty--perfect combo to a perfect burrito. In closing,if you ever find yourself in the Monterey area and you want to treat yourself to some upper echelon breakfast burritos-do yourself a favor and stop at 3 Mundos sandwich shop-a top tier food experience awaits.

    A fantastic option for a Breakfast Burrito or sandwich…read more Greeted by the owner who took the order and made the Burrito, he was friendly and helpful with suggestions, providing fast friendly service . At the time I stopped in, it was very quiet compared to previous trips, with no waiting to order and our pick of seats. I ordered a Ham Breakfast Burrito to try something different and it was fantastic. The tortilla had a nice char on it before being wrapped around the plentiful ham, potatoes, egg and cheese in its swaddling embrace. Each bite was fresh and flavorful, even beforr adding some of the house made salsa, which added an even bigger burst of flavor and some heat. I ate 1/2 on site, and rewrapped the other half and enjoyed that while at the golf course.

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    3 Mundos Sandwich Shop - Vegan chickn bacn ranch sandwich and it was delish! (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

    Vegan chickn bacn ranch sandwich and it was delish! (instagram: jax.vegan.eats)

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