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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beautiful interior with a good amount of seating. a bit loud, so not the best place to study. theres plenty of outdoor seating as well. my boyfriend got the iced chai and i got the iced vanilla. both with oat milk. the line moved pretty fast during a rush and our almond croissant and drinks came out in less than 5 mins of ordering. everything was great from the service to the food and drink! read more

The coffee is fine here, and the service was okay. There are small batch chocolates and pastries available along with a small section of curated gifts. The seating area is a big draw. It's the perfect midway caffeine rest stop between the historic downtown/wharf area and the Aquarium/Cannery Row area. There are lots of sturdy tables and a gorgeous view of the bay. read more

Espresso was pretty good. Turkey croissant was overpriced, really. You get better sandwiches at Safeway for a quarter of the price. Blueberry muffin was good but also overpriced. Nothing memorable about service. The terrace outside is nice but not owned by the cafe so you can bring your own sandwiches and just get drinks from Tidal. read more

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

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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

Tidal Coffee - Veggie frittata - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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

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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

Tidal Coffee - Seasonal drink - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

got a mocha with raspberry syrup. super nice ambiance, and a nice walk from the inn I was at!

Open early, 6am so that worked. The espresso had a great balance and taste. I was a little disappointed that an espresso to stay didn't come in a little cup with a side of seltzer water but maybe that's not a Monterey thing. Coffee was good tho read more

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

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

As of writing this, Tidal Coffee is listed as #1 in the area on Yelp for coffee shops. It in no way deserves this position and solely claims this honor based on the reviews of tourists that are enamored with the excellent location of this business. The worst thing about this place is the service. I have been here several times...trying to give them a chance. They are rude. Service with the Gen Z stare. Comments that are snarky. You have to ask for everything and it comes free with a nasty look. Don't even give this place your time. The coffee (Americano and drip coffee) were weak. The ONLY redeeming quality is the location that this establishment sits on. Fantastic views. read more

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

Tidal Coffee - Turkey with ham panini - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband surprised me with coffee from Tidal Coffee two days in a row during our weekend stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel. Tidal Coffee is conveniently located next door to the hotel. He's an early riser, while I prefer to sleep in, so it was a nice treat to wake up to craft coffee each morning. On both occasions, he brought me my go-to drink - an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon. The latte was smooth and well balanced. I really enjoyed it. One morning, he also surprised me with a large cinnamon roll, which was delicious. I imagine it would have been even better warmed up. The prices were reasonable, starting at $4.15 for a small latte and going up to $4.95 for a large, which is more affordable compared to other coffee shops. My husband also mentioned that the service was excellent during his visits. read more

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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Coffee is ok. Workers are not friendly at all they look miserable like they don't want to be there I wouldn't return just because of this.

Excellent independent coffee shop with a large menu of pastries and breakfast items. The inside of the shop was small but there is plenty of outdoors seating with ocean views! Friendly staff. read more

Tidal Coffee - Croissant with coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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

Tidal Coffee - Cinnamon Roll & Ham & Cheese Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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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

Tidal Coffee - Dirty Chai Latte, Hazelnut Latte - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Cute little coffee shop attached to a hotel. The coffee and pastries were ok but of course the view was amazing. Service was meh and the bathroom is buried deep in the hotel. Otherwise, a good place to grab a coffee and sit to watch the Monterey bay. read more

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

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An inefficient system to order. Horribly inept. Many people left the line , us included. Paid to park. Waited 30 minutes in line and it only moved by 2 parties. About half the line walked out. Here's an idea... how about a drinks only line??? read more

This place was one of our better coffee shop visits while in Monterey but seems like it can be a tough place to find a good cup of coffee! The food here was much better than some of the other coffee shops nearby as well. What made this place worth a visit was the amazing view you can find right outside. There's plenty of tables to sit at or benches right along the edge where we saw lots of otters having their breakfast as well. read more

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This is such cute little coffeeshop on Cannery Row. The view is so pretty outside, as well. I got the hot tiramisu latte, recommended by the cashier and it was so good! It was very hot, which is something I really like, especially on cold, windy days. There was a lot of seating available and the cafe was pretty quiet around 3pm. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Tidal Coffee is here to save the day for a solid coffee/tea while avoiding the tourist traps that are littered on Cannery Row. I stopped by this lovely cafe for a London Fog with Oat Milk ($5) - happy that they offer non-dairy options for their lattes. My drink came out quickly and it was just what I needed. They offer a lot of tasty looking pastries too but sadly none of it was vegan. My friend did order a bear claw and she seemed to have enjoyed her treat. If you're looking for a nice, non-busy cafe near the aquarium or wharf, this is worth the trek out. read more

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Food was a 6/10 the burrito was cold but the smoothie was really good Service 5/10 the girl at the register was condensing when asked basic questions about the menu. Ambiance was a 8/10. read more

I stayed at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and always always grab coffee and a pastry from Tidal. First of all the view of the water from this cafe is bomb. Only thing better was my room view. The coffee here never disappoints. My croissant was yummy as well. The cashier and barista were all very nice. This is my seventh or eighth time at Tidal it's my go to for coffee in Monterey. Check them out for solid service and yummy treats! read more

Was in the area for a few days and tried this place twice. The chai late was one of the best I have had. Well done. The others in my group tried various coffees and all enjoyed them. Over both visits we tried some pastries and breakfast items. I had the breakfast burrito. They made everything fresh as we ordered and the flavors were great. The cinnamon roll was also wonderful. One of our group had the bacon egg cheese English muffin and really enjoyed it. Definitely will return. This place was great and did everything we tried well. read more

Found my favorite coffee shop on cannery row (possibly all of Monterey). I don't know how to explain it, but their standard coffee is absolutely perfect for my tastes/preferences. With a hint of milk, it's smooth and flavorful without being overpowering. Fun fact: I had it 5 years ago (when staying at a nearby hotel) and ever since then I've been meaning to head back but forgot the name and location. I recently reconnected with it after visiting the area and I'm so glad I did. Added bonus: it's inexpensive compared to Starbucks and Pete's. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. Final pro tip: The seating area outside the coffee shop is for public enjoyment. Feel free to bring a lunch from one of the surrounding shops and enjoy the view. read more

Tidal Coffee - Wonderful view on a beautiful morning. - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

The location is the only thing going for them. Service was meh. Coffee was horrible. Waste of $6!

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

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

Cute little coffee shop less than a mile away from the aquarium! They had a variety of drinks and food with lots of indoor seating g. I got a vanilla matcha latte and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. The matcha itself was also really good, so I would recommend this place if you're ever visiting the area! read more

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best coffee i've ever had! my mom and i are on a road trip and wanted a break from the chain coffee shops and to try something new! did a little research and discovered tidal. immediately fell in love with the vibe of the cafe and adored the outside seating options! so wonderful that you can look out at the water while enjoying this tasty treat! the staff was so kind and helpful and made the experience a 10/10! even my mom who doesn't typically like coffee was telling me how much she enjoyed her drink! i 1000% recommend checking out tidal coffee! and if you want to top off the experience, get the cinnamon roll :) read more

Tidal Coffee - iced caramel macchiato! - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

I was excited to go to this "specialty coffee shop" but it's just a regular coffee shop. The only reason this place gets 3 stars is because it's on the pier and has a great view. The coffee itself, isn't good. - I wanted to order Cold brew, but they buy their cold brew pre-packaged and don't make it in house, so I passed on it. -Next, I wanted an Iced Matcha, but they were out of Matcha (it was 2pm) -I ordered an iced Americano with light water and extra ice. The shots they pulled were burnt and tasted like Starbucks, and the cup was filled to the top with water. read more

Visited this coffee shop on Cannery Row with a scenic oceanfront view. Ordered a medium Americano, wife got a large cappuccino. During payment, the lowest tip option was 18%--I'm a good tipper, usually 20% for solid service, but I don't like tipping before receiving the service. Gave $2.00, thought it was fair. Cashier gave me an odd look. Watched four people behind us get their orders first. Waited 31 minutes--asked about our drinks, was told "system error," but my paper order were just sitting by the register, not passed to the barista. Mediocre coffee, not happy. Take it as you will. read more

Okay, please listen to our order. Ordered a large, but got a medium our first visit. Luckily, only charged medium. A good vanilla latte. Ham/egg/cheese on English muffin gets an "okay" rating. I did like the cinnamon roll! Go back the next day and tried a large caramel macchiato. Got the large, but a big miss on the caramel portion. I didn't want to bother the staff and they were defensive the first day, so I had a basic no flavor macchiato. Also, went with a croissant ham/cheese and again, pretty plain. Nothing great. Some points with the atmosphere due to proximity with Monterey hotel and ocean. Not sure I would recommend and will be trying other coffee shops for sure. read more

A nice little coffee shop tucked away into a corner surrounded by hotels with a beautiful view of the Monterey Bay. Boyfriend and I were staying at the Cannery Row Inn which is a 2-3 minute short walk away. We found our favorite routine during our Monterey stay was to wake up early, walk here for our morning coffee, and grab a seat outside to watch the ocean! We came here two days. The first time we stopped by we grabbed a cold brew, breakfast burrito, an almond croissant, and a latte. The second day we stopped by we just grabbed a mocha. Everything was pretty good, although I will say the burrito was a little bland. They do give what I presume to be a salsa verde with it which adds some flavor, but not much. The almond croissant was amazing, however! I'm not the best person when it comes to rating coffee. It did the job for me, though so I thought it was great! read more

Tidal Coffee - Our coffees and breakfast burrito! - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Friendly service, plenty of seating both inside and out (beautiful views outside too). Coffee was very reasonably priced.

Lovely place on the waterfront in Monterey. The decor inside was nice and modern and the place felt cozy! I could totally see myself coming here and chilling for few hours if I lived closer. I got a chai latte and it was really good. It was a bit sweet so. Ext time I maybe ask for 1/2 the sweetness if it's an option. Can't wait to go back! read more

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