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I had a great experience during my visit. The coffee was fresh, smooth, and exactly what I needed while exploring Cannery Row. The staff was welcoming, and my order was made quickly even though it was busy. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a nice place to relax for a few minutes before heading back out. I also loved the location it's just steps from the waterfront, so it was the perfect stop while walking around and taking in the beautiful views. If you're in the area and looking for a good cup of coffee with friendly service, this is definitely worth a visit. I would happily come back the next time I'm in Monterey.
Tidal Coffee is a really nice location and has great service. Think Starbucks, but significantly nicer. The coffee and tea drinks are numerous, we had a mocha along with chai tea, both were quite pleasant. The star, however, was the fresh fruit platter, the fruit was freshly cut and tasted farm fresh. There is a nice seating area with tables, if you prefer open air, next to the shop or you can wander a few steps and enjoy your coffee looking out at the Monterey Bay.
I was so happy to find a coffee shop within walking distance of our hotel because it made grabbing a morning drink so convenient. I ordered the iced matcha latte with oat milk, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The sweetness was just right and not overly sugary. The ratio of ice to drink was perfect, so it didn't get watered down too quickly. The matcha itself had a smooth, earthy flavor that tasted fresh and authentic while still being well balanced and creamy with the oat milk. If you're a matcha fan looking for a refreshing drink that isn't overly sweet, I'd definitely recommend stopping by and giving this one a try!
I decided to try one of their specials which was a white strawberry mocha. I was afraid that it was going to be too sweet, but I have to say that it was surprisingly balanced where you definitely still get coffee flavor. Other pros are that it is located in a nice little area overlooking the water and they have outdoor seating. Cons I would say are their whole beans don't have a roasting date and the barista i encountered seemed bland/borderline rude. I walked over but parking seems to be street meter parking that could be a little rough on availability.
Great little coffee shop with delicious drinks, pastries, and easy-to-grab food. It's cute and cozy inside with limited seating, but the outdoor patio overlooking the ocean is fantastic. I got a hot chocolate for my toddler at kid temp (thank the staff for suggesting that!) and a london fog for myself. The london fog unfortunately was WAY too hot and burned the whole roof of my mouth off. Still tasty, though. Parking is a bit tricky right around the area, mostly meters and paid parking. There is also no restroom. You'll have to duck into the hotel next door.
We went to Tidal Coffee after eating at Schooners and the vibes were great. Drinking coffee with the water front view is just amazing! There's a bench where you can sit down and enjoy your cup of coffee- which is what I did and it was great. Service was nice and quick; I got a small iced vanilla latte and it was a little too milky for my liking, but maybe that's because it only had one shot. Next time I will ask for two shots and I think it'll be better!
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
11 months ago
Great cup of Joe ! Fast friendly staff .. the bagels were fresh and on point ! Son had a chocolate croissant.. daughter had hot chocolate and a toasted plain bagel with cream cheese. Chill spot .. can sit and work if I lived nearby and right by the ocean :) I grew up in the area in Salinas .. always came to the beach growing up and now here visiting family .. I was never a tourist here until a couple of years ago ! So now when I visit I stay in Monterey Bay. And we love it .. finding local spots like these are amazing will come back next time read more
3 months ago
The coffee was excellent. The coffee shop has seating options inside and outside. The views are gorgeous outside. Definitely a lot of opportunity to spot wildlife. The food was delicious and very filling. The service was great! read more
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Gorgeous vibes all around, right by the ocean front what more can I ask for! I tried one of their seasonal lattes, the White Mocha Strawberry latte and it was so delicious & not too sweet. The panini I got was alright, nothing spectacular about it. It is a little small for how much you're paying though! I would stick to the drinks here. My drink and sandwich came out pretty fast though! Less than a 5 minute wait. I would come back to try more different seasonal lattes! read more
This is a cute coffee shop with a great location, outside seating, and an ocean view. Prices are on par with other coffee shops. The quality of the coffee is good. Service is friendly and usually pretty friendly. They have a nice chai latte. The matcha was just "okay". I've never ordered any food here but they do have an extensive menu, considering this is a coffee shop. Breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and some sweets. read more
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We stopped in for lunch today (closes at 4pm) my husband & I had the turkey ham with cheese panini and my daughter had Italian wrap.It was delicious and nice spot outside to sit and look at the ocean. FYI the breakfast burritos are really good too.We had those last time we stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel read more
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Our first stop before having lunch. This place gets pretty busy. At the time we arrived we beat the rush by few mins. As we were waiting for our drinks the line was almost out the door. The wait didn't take that long. The drinks were very HOT. The sleeve around the cup didn't help whatsoever. The drink that I ordered was from their holiday menu. I got the rose London fog. Anything with lavender or rose, I will have to order. read more
Decided to walk to tidal today to change it up from usual Peet's. Opted for an English muffin with egg, cheese and hash-browns. Wife got a veggie frittata, with a London fog, I got a vanilla latte. The food was really good, I would come back just for that veggie frittata, full of flavor from the spinach to the cheese. The drinks were boring, no flavor. Service was slow on the food but we got our drinks fast. The tables were dirty and not enough room to sit. read more
Came here to grab a quick coffee before renting a bike at mad dogs bike shop and this is a cute little spot in cannery row. You can grab a coffee and walk right out and sit on the bay and enjoy! Very nice friendly service too! read more
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The cashier suggested the tiramisu latte when I asked for a recommendation and it did not disappoint! Super sweet and tasty, yet I could still taste the coffee. The interior is cute and the exterior is refreshingly near the water. Would come here again and they have gluten free pastries! read more
2 years ago
I really like the creative drink options they have at Tidal Coffee! I got the iced Tiramisu latte while my friend got the hot version. It was the perfect amount of sweet and I enjoyed how well the flavors mixed together. Combine it with a nice walk looking at the ocean and you have a perfect day! read more
8 months ago
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! read more
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9 months ago
The views were beautiful! The food and coffee were good but a little overpriced. The staff weren't that friendly, they just wanted to do their job and that's it. read more
1 year ago
Service took too long! If you don't tip them what they want expect your order to not move. We waited 30min not the norm but we gave them the benefit of doubt as it was a little busy however after seeing others picking up orders my husband asked. They tried to say there was a glitch in the system, umm no we saw our order still at register not given. We will not be back read more
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While visiting monterey, I happened to find this cute little ocean side coffee shop on my walk from my hotel. I am always looking for the best coffee so had to give it a try. The employees seemed happy and were helpful. There isn't a lot of seating inside but outside they have a nice little outdoor sitting area you can see the ocean from. There also is seating along the window inside where you can people watch as you enjoy your coffee. The service is fast it never took longer than 10 minutes to get my order. Even when they were busy in the mornings. The coffee was very good. The best best I found in Monterey of the couple places I tried. If you are wanting great coffee with a view go check them out! read more
Located outside the Monterey Plaza Hotel. I walked over here after a sleepless night and got a coffee and watched the sunrise over the ocean. Coffee was good. Service was quick. This is a good place to buy coffee if you are staying at the Monterey Plaza read more
I love how the coffee spot had an ocean view with seating. There is plenty of room in the courtyard like area and they're super dog friendly. We came on a weekend so expect a line. We got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk (i wish i asked for one more pump of vanilla - flavor seemed light), the cinnamon roll was amazing and the ham and Swiss croissant was really good too! I will fore sure be back! read more
1 year ago
Food - Husband got the breakfast burrito, 6/10, it was good but bland. Coffee - Dirty chai 8/10, Hazelnut Latte 3/10. Burnt espresso taste, heavy on the syrups. Service - The poor service is the reason I could not give this place more than two stars. While the drinks and food were decent, we will not be returning after the service we received. I don't think any of the three girls behind the counter knew how to smile. The one who took our order would not make eye contact, just seemed very off-putting in attitude. It is early, and of course, people have off days, but it was not only her. When given our drinks, another girl set them down, glanced at us and gestured towards the counter before monotonously muttering "have a good one" while already walking away. I honestly expected to find better service in a quaint, tourist town than in my city in socal, but I stand corrected! Won't be returning. At least the view outside is very pretty! read more
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400 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
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