My partner and I stopped by Acme in Seaside and got two iced oat milk lattes (mine with lavender),…read moreand they hit the spot. This small stand draws a big crowd, but the service was quick. The espresso was rich without being bitter, and the oat milk gave it that perfect creamy texture. This is a spot that actually cares about coffee. We'll be back next time we're in the area!

Great place for delicious pour overs and lattes. They make their own blends! I tried 2 of them…read moreblack and both were delicious. We also tried a couple of their lattes and they were great. They also offer pup cups for a small price. Plenty of parking. Great service. Quick turn around. Stop by!

We tried their seasonal items this time. Shaken sesame was very good. The sesame adds a richer,…read morenuttier flavor that pairs nicely with their coffee. Iced Cracker Jack Latte was a solid caramel latte made with oat milk. They added more seating since my last visit!

Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. My brother's vanilla latte had cute latte art, but…read morethe drink itself was still cold. I ordered a vanilla cold brew that was overly acidic, and the vanilla syrup had an unusual flavor that didn't taste much like vanilla. My mom ordered an oat milk latte, and we noticed white spots floating on top that made it seem like the oat milk had separated. We were also interested in purchasing beans to take home, so we asked about the coffee and roasting process. The employee helping us seemed unsure and wasn't able to confidently answer our questions, which ultimately made us decide not to buy any beans. Also, none of the bags didn't have any roast profiles on them and when we asked the girl who worked there, her answer was "it wasn't the traditional roast method" which really we didn't know what that even meant neither did she when we asked her to explain. Overall, we were hoping for a better experience from a coffee roastery.

Pleasant and inviting place near my hotel. I've a standard morning meal and Plumes Coffee House…read moreprepared my breakfast to a tea... coffee actually but you get the reference. Rather comfy wooden chairs at a dozen tables and a recliner leather chair and couch. Music is pleasing without toning out conversation. Not being from Monterey, I observed several locals, then even more locals, so indicator is that Plumes has solid clientele for good cause. Staff are pleasant in manners and efficient in their jobs. Prices decent for really good smoothie, two eggs, coffee and steel cut oatmeal. Big windows views of boulevard scenery and historic architecture. Plumes is clean and tidy without being a sterile chain coffee house. Decent variety of coffee, and pastries look tempting... maybe a treat after a long run. Plumes is a cozy, casual vibe worth your dimes, times and appetites.

3 stars $9.75 Tuna…read moreon multi-grain: solid, tastes like homemade. It's not plentiful buts at least affordable.

This spot is located conveniently on the street that we take to walk down to the beach. We visited…read moreit a couple of times during our latest trip. From the outside, the place looks like a little hole in the wall with just a sign outside and an A-frame advertising their specials. When you step inside, however, it is surprisingly roomie with a few places to sit. My +1 tried the lavender latte (with honey) and liked it so much that she ordered it again. I'm not one for lavender, but I took a sip just to try it, and the latte was very pleasant and the honey added just the right amount of sweetness. I on the other hand, opted for the Tidal Wave, which was their blend of energy drink, and raspberry syrup added. It was admittedly, a little sweet, but I found myself ordering it again. Also just because I needed that extra kick, and the sugar didn't bother me with all the walking we were doing. There are several coffee shops that we visited in Carmel, and we found things to like about every one, but we did find ourselves walking into this one every time we were nearby

Tried the sunny day smoothie, honeybee latte, and berry mocha. The smoothie was probably the best…read morething, it's healthy but didn't stand out or anything. Solid! The honeybee latte wasn't bad, but I've had this combo of flavors before that tasted much better. This one was like a 5/10, but gets better as you drink it! The berry mocha was not it, like a 3/10. The berry syrups just tasted like cherry flavored medicine. Service was subpar but I understand it's busy and people get tired! Rating is solely on the drinks, they just weren't good. Besides that, cute shop and drinks came out in a timely ish manner!

We had a great experience here!…read more It was crowded which showed it is a good place. I ordered a latte (forgot to take a picture of it) and it was good! It had cinnamon in it. We ordered to go and it didn't take long even though the line was long. There are huge cookies and other yummy looking pastries but we just needed coffee. Would come back here!

The shop itself was very cute and quite busy, which didn't bother me at all. The woman who took my…read moreorder was friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, my experience was less positive when we received our drinks. We had asked for them to be sweetened, but they weren't. When I politely mentioned this, the barista who made the drinks gave me an unfriendly look and didn't respond. Thankfully, the employee who took my order kindly assured me they would get us some sweetener. However, the barista then placed a small cup with two pumps of sweetener on the counter rather abruptly and walked away. While I understand that busy days can be stressful, the interaction felt discourteous and left me disappointed. The coffee shop has a lot of charm, and the friendly service from the cashier was appreciated, but I hope customer interactions can be more welcoming and professional in the future.

Whether you're visiting or a Carmel native, Haifa is a must-go destination for coffee lovers. I…read moretried the karmel, nazareth, and nablus coffee flight, The karmel was my favorite, but they were all delicious. We also tried a Dhubai croissant (slathered in chocolate, literally all my dreams come true) and manakeesh, a light and savory flatbread with cheese. All in all, this was the perfect place to stop and take a break while browsing the town.

I was really excited to try Haifa Coffee House, but overall I left feeling underwhelmed. I ordered…read morethe baklava latte expecting something more house-made or unique, but noticed they were using Torani and Monin syrups for their drinks. For a specialty menu, I was hoping for more in-house flavors rather than standard syrups. I also tried the "Dubai" croissant, which sounded amazing, and even their IG photos looked good but didn't quite meet the expectations. It appeared to be a basic croissant (similar to something you might find at Costco), then they take Nutella and spread it on top themselves, then finished with kataifi and pistachios. I was expecting something more elevated-, like a house-made croissant, possibly filled with pistachio cream and topped with a richer chocolate and pistachio spread. The concept is great, but I think the execution could better match the expectations set by the menu.

We've been meaning to try this place and we're glad we did!…read more This is a coffee shop owned by the famous Rosine's owners. But if you're expecting a mini Rosine's or a lot of the same menu items from their restaurant, you won't find that here. But it still has the same 'Rosine's touch' as their downtown restaurant. What is the Rosine's touch? Attention to service. Downtown, any server will stop to handle requests and the servers provide a welcoming environment. At Caffe by Rosine's in Sand City, you order at the counter but they have a server (or busser?) at the door watching for anything a customer might need. Being in a wheelchair, that extra touch was appreciated. My mom had the breakfast sandwich, which came out piping hot and she said the orange juice was good. I had the veggie sandwich, I don't know what it's called on the menu but the bread was soft and fresh. I loved the cookie butter latte. They do coffee like a serious coffee spot! I'll be back to try some other variations. We had cake to go and we'll be back soon and often. Every seat was filled when we left at 2 pm so it's a popular place. Good food, great drinks but the friendly staff is the icing on the cake.

Cakes were super dry. One had good flavor, the other was…read morebland. I feel like they just use box cakes mix and throw on fancy toppings

Well we're back again, and what a culinary experience. The…read morefood never disappoints. And as always packed. Service of course amazing. The owner let me take a photo of her. She's phenomenal! Everything she does is a gift.

I really wanted to like Wild um because the menu looked like it had a number of vegetarian and…read morevegan options. Alas, I don't think I'll be going back. I was interested in the half and half where you can get half a sandwich and a small bowl of soup or small salad, but when I asked what the soup of the day was and whether it was vegetarian or not the server was unable to answer and didn't offer to find out. I ordered a half vegetarian sandwich and the pesto salad. The sandwich didn't have any tomatoes and was pretty bland. But the salad was a real disappointment as it appeared less than fresh. There was something that looked like caramelised onions but I honestly wasn't sure what they were. There wasn't much pesto and the noodles looked off--like some of them had started to go bad. The whole thing looked like it had been in the cooler for a week. My friend ordered The Natural, a salad of oven roasted vegetables. It was ok he said but pretty flavourless. This place has the potential to be a place where vegans, vegetarians and ethical meat eaters could dine in a party together, but I can't recommend it.