We tried their seasonal items this time. Shaken sesame was very good. The sesame adds a richer, nuttier 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! read more

Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. My brother's vanilla latte had cute latte art, but the 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. read more

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I love this location! Its so cute! Great place for a grab and go. There's outdoor seating. There was only one other person ahead of us and no one else waiting behind us when we got there. I heard that the Matcha was amazing but honestly, I've had a lot better. I wouldn't return for the Matcha but would definitely try the coffee. My Matcha kinda tasted water down, not strong and just light, not sweet. We also ordered a muffin here and it was kind of cold and hard and there's no way for them to reheat it when we asked, which was unfortunate. read more

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It's exciting to see Captain + Stoker thriving and expanding their operations. I'm a fan of their 'main' Monterey location and I've been curious to check out the new spot in seaside. The spot is super cute and offers a walk up / to-go style setting. There is a communal table and bench out front but seating is going to be limited here if you come with a larger group. The service is friendly and quick as always and the quality of the coffee is top notch, just as it compares to the main location. The branding on the cups is also a nice touch and its reflective of the vibe at this location. They partner with local businesses to offer more than just coffee and when I saw they carried my favorite croissant (from Parker-Lusseau), I knew I had to add it to my order. Out the door price was $16- for my latte and croissant. Pricier than the major chains but quality is also much higher. I wish them success at this location which is a bit tucked away in an industrial complex (with limited parking) but I hope it allows them to reach further into the community and introduce themselves to a wider audience. read more

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Super cute addition to the OG Captain + Stoker located in Monterey. This coffee spot is tucked away off of Del Monte Blvd in Seaside. This is a walk up, coffee window style shop with limited seating outside and no inside access. There was one bench that was communal and could fit 6 comfortably, 8 with a tight squeeze. I ordered the vanilla latte because I had to try their infamous home made vanilla syrup. My latte was balanced and flavorful. We decided to order the almond croissant that comes from Parker-Lusseau because it was calling our names from the pasty window. On the menu the pastry's have a range of prices so it was unclear what the cost would be. After we placed our ordered we saw that the almond croissant was $9.58. The almond croissant itself was delicious, but I wish it had been a bit fluffier. I understand there's a markup when a shop sells pastries from another bakery, but $9.58 feels pretty steep for a single pastry. Overall, I'm stoked to see this local coffee shop grow and will continue to support them. read more

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Captain and Stoker just added another location to their PG and Monterey spots. This one is a small window service at their main roasting facility. It is a great addition to Sand City and a solid option for the prework crowd as they open early. I already saw a number of local business employees from the industrial area getting their coffee fix prior to work. The menu offers their usual coffee drinks as well as fresh made English muffins from a baker next door. The muffins were roasted with a slight char on them which added a good smoke flavor to compliment the sweetness of the jam and cinnamon sugar. Service was fast and friendly as always. There's only one picnic bench for seating so this is a more grab and go location but they do still offer 'for here' coffees served up in ceramic cups. You know it's fresh since it is attached to the roastery next door! read more

Captain + Stoker - English muffin with jam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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We stopped for a cup of coffee before heading home. The macchiato I was told, is prepared the traditional way which is like 2 shots of mini cup espresso. I ended up getting my usual latte and bought a small bag of beans 1/2 caf. They didn't have much beans in stock besides 2 kinds. The place is definitely smaller than the one in Monterey, more like a large kiosk. The coffee was delish as the cup of coffee I tried several years ago. Moreover, the staff were really friendly and nice and informative. I should've bought 2 bags of beans, 12 oz, $21 per bag. read more

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this place is rad! was staying right around the corner in sand city and figured i'd walk to the nearest cafe. it's a walk up, with 3 benches and 2 tables so plenty of seating. they had a lot of options, including a vanilla matcha latte and banana bread slide that i got. both delicious! the matcha is super smooth and not TOO sweet, just how i like it, and with the perfect green. the employees were all super warm and welcoming, so i will definitely be walking over here again. read more

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Honestly, everytime I'm in Monterey area, I always end up there. Their coffee is delicious and the workers there are always super nice and positive! I got a honey lavender latte and it was amazing (as always). The design of that location is also super cute! read more

Captain + Stoker - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

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This location is a cute, quick spot to grab something. Only outdoor seating but right by the beach. The food options are good and menu is great. I don't love my latte I get from there - the regular latte is too milky to me but the extra shot in it is too strong, so not my favorite coffee around here but still a solid option! read more

Visiting from Long Beach and found this spot on tiktok, service was the best and coffee is great!! read more

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This place is a no brainer. Reliable good coffee with classic options and seasonal. Few tables to sit at with good music playing. Staff is quick and efficient with smiles. Thanks guys! read more

Captain + Stoker - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

The service was extremely slow. The vibes are aesthetic and the quality is definitely worth the value. If you are not in a rush, it's worth a try. The lavender latte is the perfect level of sweetness and the croissant was super fluffy read more

Captain + Stoker - Honey lavender is perfect sweetness level without overpowering - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Seaside, California

one star. barista thought so much of herself and was super rude. and they also gave us so much stick. dhdbsgdudbehhxmfgdufbrgdhfvgehfjbevgdge gdbegshdhgdhdhhdhdhdhdhrgsybfhdudod read more

Handicap accessible and bathrooms clean , good service and price is not bad at all , definitely recommend

Sweet spot! Friendly staff! Most excellent coffee! Great selection of pastries. Few benches and tables out front.