I was disappointed by this place but the coffee & pastry were really good. The cups they have are TINY and no Fall flavors? WTF? So, 5 stars but we're going someplace else next time for sure. read more

Perfect small town coffee shop. Delicious coffees, teas, and baked goods. We always stop in every time we're in town! Buy their beans too since they roast their own stuff! Thanks Captain + Stoker! read more

This is such a cute coffee spot by Monterey! Everything is bicycle themed which is unique and a little quirky, but I'm about it. There's a decent amount of seating so I feel like this would be a solid spot to work, study, or catch up with friends. Service was friendly and I got my coffee pretty quickly. I ordered a pour over and I'd say that they do it pretty well here and would recommend it! They also offer food on their menu as well, so you can also grab some breakie here if you're inclined. read more

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Really amazingly executed coffee (& LATTES!), by some really cool folks, with great attitude and energy. Welcoming, down-to-earth & eager to caffeinate you with their best. The shop is small, but you can post up (literally, standing) at the counter with street view, or sit on the two person wooden bench outside. They have some merch: tees, hoodies, tumblers, stickers & what seemed like a limited stock of coffee beans (at least today). I really enjoyed our stop, and it was worth the incline bike-trek up to the shop from the bike trail by the sea ^_^ We will definitely return to this quaint coffee shop with the coolest of peeps :) Thank you, Captain + Stoker! read more

Captain + Stoker - Latte - GREATTTT! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Excellent coffee! And the pastries are amazing! I know there's that other place across the street that is known for their baked goods, but I came for the coffee. I ordered a cappuccino with oak milk, dry. Now that's not always possible to get that much foam with oat milk but C+S made I perfectly!! Now we're talking a real cappuccino. I also ordered an apple croissant. It was fresh, flaky and delicious. Also, I love that their cups, lids, bags... were green! Thank you for taking care of the earth. read more

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I loved Captain + Stoker. My bf and I had been visiting the area and were hoping to find a cute local coffee shop to stop by for some liquid go-go juice. The line for Captain + Stoker was out the door; you know it's good when you see people happily waiting. The space itself felt very relaxed and modern. It is small with no seating inside or outside the coffee shop. They do sell pastries in addition to their modest drinks menu. I ordered a Mocha with oat milk. My partner ordered his usual; whole milk latte with some simple syrup. Both of our coffees were excellent. Not too sweet, which let the coffee flavors stand out. Everyone who was working that morning that we interacted with was super polite and friendly. We left the coffee shop feeling excited to take on the day. Captain + Stoker is the perfect small coffee shop to start the day! 10/10 recommend read more

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Great matcha and service. Also in a cute part of town and easy to find. Conveniently next to a thrift store as well. The matcha was not too sweet and was made with ceremonial grade matcha. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants a lil drinkie. Also had cute stickers! read more

Unique little spot in downtown Monterey Good parking around the area but can get a bit congested because it's by the Sports Center. Fun vibe from the baristas. Always willing to make recommendations without making you feel like a dope. Some of the yummiest small batch coffee around. read more

Perfect little hole in the wall with great coffee and service. When in Pacific Grove I always get a Machiatto and beans for when back home.

I love this place. I was looking forward to their opening at least a year in advance. I work just up the street and I'm not a fan of the other coffee shops in the area. I love CP's latte with oat milk. They let you bring in your own cup. You help the environment and you get a discount on your drink. I also recommend using cash or gift card only because the credit card machine adds a fee. Happy you guys are in PG! read more

Captain + Stoker - $5 for an 8oz?! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

It's a quick walk from Lovers Point Inn, and in a great part of their little downtown among plenty of shops. Unfortunately the coffee is just okay, maybe I didn't order a good drink, but i did french press . wait time isn't bad though even with the line out of the door, but the place is small lol! Nice people, ok drinks and cheap read more

I ordered an iced vanilla matcha with oat milk and it was so good! I like matcha that has an earthy taste so this was perfect (-: read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Finally, some great coffee in downtown Pacific Grove! I've waited in long lines for the amazing coffee and service from the Monterey location, so it was nice to see a short line here at the new space in PG. They had an excellent selection of their roasted coffees and since it was Sunday, a selection of waffles from a nearby popup spot that also gets crazy lines. The waffle was the perfect compliment to the house roast and the service was just as prompt and friendly as their other location. This is a tiny space, so it won't be the place to sit down and do some homework. But it is the perfect post-surf location and it was great to walk around downtown with a decent cup for once. read more

Captain + Stoker - Little shop, but no line!! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Just gonna state that I'm kind of picky with my espresso, and by that I mean I like good coffee . I honestly just think it's overhyped. They used to be genuinely very good but idk what happened. The espresso now is usually stale or milky. They messed up my order and when they redid it they didn't redo it to the proper drink. But we didn't even want to go and correct them again because they made you feel guilty about it. ‍ read more

Great Americano! Service was pleasant. Visited a few different locations on my trip including the stand at Laguna Seca - all of them were consistent with pleasant service. read more

Coffee - it was pretty okay. Pastries - were delicious. When asking for one's didn't have cream for my wife the cashier seemed unsure but worked with me to find them through the glass. Service- good service I went when they just open so it was pretty early they greeted me and let me take my time. read more

Delicious, robust coffee, excellent pastry choices and just an all around nice vibe. I bought some course ground coffee for our rental French press and it was a great treat! Fun staff and fellow patrons obviously favor this little gem for their morning Joe. A little detail that I always notice is the space itself; they have taken a small, narrow space that has room for movement l, local dogs and efficient service with a purple theme that isn't dark or morose. My one recommendation is turn down the music (sorry my ears are getting old), to help with ordering and having a quick chat read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Uniqueness: Ask for the seasonal menu if they have it, there's more drinks there as well! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][x] Drink Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][x] Setting: [x][x][x][x][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][x] Recommendation? If you're buying it in Spring, get the Velvet Underground. An excellent iced coffee! I've been a regular to the Captain + Stoker's in Monterey for years and this is the first time checking out the Pacific Grove location. Located in the downtown area of PG, it's a nice spot that is very small compared to the Monterey location but still serves excellent coffee with excellent service. I tried the Velvet Underground and it was a great iced coffee to try seasonally. Service was terrific and friendly and I'm definitely coming back here if I'm in the area again. read more

Its a small cute coffee shop, first time visiting and i would already love to come back

Awesome customer service, made our drinks fast and the drinks came out delicious ! The lady who helped us out was amazing and gave great recommendations. I would definitely refer this place to anyone looking for a quick coffee pickup. They even have doggy treats for your little furry friends read more

Captain + Stoker - Iced vanilla latte Iced Matcha latte with brown sugar and oat milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Great coffee coming out of a tiny spot served by serious baristas patient enough to explain to the older couple ahead of me what all the drinks were. Good for them, they took the time to describe the language of the espresso bar world to a couple who may have only had coffee out of a vacuum can, but who may now be return customers. read more

Great ,great,great flavorfull coffee. Flavor of it's own. Odd that they charged for honey but enjoyed

I love Captain Stoker and I go there every time I can. Everyone should go here. I have to say, the Pacific Grove location must have a small cistern. Every time I stop in I'm told they're just brewing new drip. Many times I've had to walk out without buying coffee because I haven't had time to wait for the new drip. Everyone is super nice and friendly. But I get sad when I have to leave without coffee. read more

Cool stylish vibes. Great coffee. Young people working and giving off energy. Loved the large wooden table. read more

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Not friendly at all. I got an iced vanilla matcha latte with oat milk and i asked for extra vanilla. There is ZERO taste of their "homemade vanilla" and i got charged extra for it. It is a very small shop but a cute vibe. read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Very good coffee and the iced mocha was not too sweet. I got a "half sweet" as usual and "regular sweet" would have been fine. Friendly servers who clearly knew the drinks their regulars ordered. This one in Pacific Grove is small, strictly to-go, which worked for me. read more

Solid coffee--great flavor. I only wish they had some seating like they do at their Monterey location.

Visited this location on a Sunday morning. I'll preface this by saying it was busy and the space is small. There was a short line of people waiting outside. I walked in with a smile, happy that I was going to hopefully get a good coffee and support a local business in doing so. That all went out the window when my cheerful "good morning!" greeting was not reciprocated by the girl at the counter. Katelyn was dreadful. She was really dry and rude. The antithesis to my good mood. She was even worse to my mom and aunt who ordered after me. They wanted decaf and when they asked for regular decaf coffee, she, without a hint of customer service training asked, "What, like a latte?" They both have heavy Spanish accents so I get maybe not understanding or hearing them very clearly, but she was so curt with them she seemed bothered by us. I walked out of there already regretting my expensive coffee and waffle just based off of my experience with her and see her interacting with my family in a snobbish/rude way. The coffee itself was fine, but not good enough to erase the bad taste in my mouth from Katelyn's bad attitude. I ended up not eating my waffle because my mom told me she saw a fly crawling all over the pastries inside the case. read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Came here during our mini road trip up the coast. I'm a sucker for local coffee shops. I try to go to them over other big chains like Starbucks etc. The coffee is delicious and the staff is great. I tried their vanilla latte on a cold morning and it did not disappoint. The shop is small, cute, and quaint. I will be coming back here if we are ever in the area. read more

Captain + Stoker - Hot Vanilla latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Maybe I got the wrong thing but the coffee was okay. it wasn't the best latte i've ever had. The barista taking orders seemed annoyed and I'm not sure why if we had just stepped in and there was no line so it's not like they were swamped. read more

Fun, Friendly and nice location. The Staff were super fun and hip. The store was small and quaint, and the Flat white was on point. Location is off the main street with plenty of parking in the area. read more

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Is this a super sweet overly sugaring coffee place? No. This is a very carefully brewed created with love place that has an extremely friendly staff. Overall, 4/5 stars due to a small miscommunication in orders. Highly recommend. read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Delighted to have a Captain + Stoker in downtown Pacific Grove. The location is a small walk-up with no table seating inside, so plan accordingly. C+S roast their own coffee (at a different location) that has a sweeter, floral, taste (think something closer to Blue Bottle). Even their darkest roast bean is a shade closer to a baby-oiled Florida sun bather than your typical dark brown bean. So, if you're a bold dark roast drinker, you might be a bit underwhelmed with C+S brew. For most coffee drinkers, it'll be an approachable, flavorful roast. Get there early enough in the day and you can also snag some Parker-Lusseau pastries. Knocked off one star for the hot cocoa we ordered our daughter. The drink was basically steamed milk with just a hint of cocoa. read more

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The best cappuccino I've had in a long time. Ollie is the best! Worth the wait I'm line!

This quaint little location still has the quality coffee and aesthetic as the original location. The storefront is such a clean look with the white brick. Then the coffee is fresh and well made. There isn't any seating or bathrooms but it is a nice coffee shop in the Pacific Grove area located in a downtown with lots of cute shops. One of my favorite parts of Captain +Stoker is the apparel and stickers. WOW their colors are super trendy! (Black, tan, and dark turquoise) read more

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Tiny coffee shop in downtown Pacific Grove. I had a great latte, service was fast and friendly. I got mine to go, but there is limited seating available. read more

super limited menu. only coffee flavor are vanilla and honey. young blonde barista was very grouchy and unwelcoming. fair pricing. no dine in, no drive through read more

Coffee is always great! Definitely our new favorite in PG. Our drinks are always made quickly!

What a gem of a coffee place! The people are helpful and their products wonderful! I stopped by to buy a present for a coffee drinker but I am a tea drinker... they educated me and I left with a perfect coffee gift! read more

Enjoyed yet another fine cup of coffee, this is to mention great coffee at both locations Monterey also pacific grove. Consistently great coffee. Had cappuccino also a latte this time during my visit. Friendly people at work ready to serve. read more

Captain + Stoker - Dark and smooth cappuccino - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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