this place is an 11/10 stop if you're staying in the area!…read more the ambiance, garden, wholesome families, and lit up greenery with the mountain as a backdrop is a unique and beautiful view. the coffee is delicious and so was the strawberry soft serve! you could tell its fresh I wish I lived nearby just to come here

Earthbound Farm Stand is a total gem. We stopped by on a Sunday morning for some grocery shopping…read moreand were so impressed by how beautifully maintained the entire market is. Everything is fresh, organic, and well-organized. The experience is more than just shopping, though. Their cafe serves delicious sandwiches (perfect for a quick lunch), and there is a great seating area to relax. For those with kids, the garden space is a lifesaver--it's a safe, open area for them to run around and play while you enjoy your meal. Definitely a must-visit for families in the Monterey area!

Love having perfectly pressed on Alvarado Street. Grab…read moreyourself a Rad Booster, Wellness Shot & and a Better Brekkie! You won't regret it! Also Enrique is a ray of sunshine. Best customer service!

I've been here at least a dozen times because, to be fair, the smoothies are consistently…read moreexcellent. If I were reviewing the drinks alone, this place would be an easy five stars. Unfortunately, the customer service has been just as consistently underwhelming. Every visit feels like I've accidentally interrupted an important meeting by...walking in and ordering. The employees (usually younger staff at the counter) rarely greet you, and when they do, it's with the enthusiasm of someone being asked to clean the garage. Today's visit summed it up perfectly. I asked about a couple of the hot tonics, hoping for a recommendation. The response? "I've never had them." Fair enough--but maybe follow it up with, "Let me see if I can find out," or "People seem to like this one." Anything besides leaving the customer hanging. The smoothies are blended with care. The customer experience...not so much. Hopefully one day the service catches up to the quality of the smoothies, because the product deserves it.

Clean, clean-smelling grocery store with great speciality shops, e.g., bakery, meat/poultry/ fish…read moreand hot prepared and made-to-order "deli" sections. Service in all areas was excellent!

Disappointing, I bought $80 worth of sushi and the guy wouldn't give me any hot sauce when I was in…read morehere last week and they were very lovely and helpful. Not coming back! Elroy's it is!

Cute market in the Hacienda. The chocolate chip cookie here was surprisingly delicious - soft +…read morechewy, which was such a refreshing change from all the unnecessary crispy, gourmet cookies that I've been trying recently. The sandwiches actually looked really good, but sadly didn't have enough stomach space to try one. Loved that they also stocked a ton of different local goods, including Revival ice cream.

Cute little market, gift shop, coffee/tea and sandwich shop. Salads available in the fridge as we…read moreas cookie dough, grass-fed meats, and many other locally curated foods and gifts. Hidden behind the Hacienda Hay and Feed store and part of their event center, it is worth a visit itself. Lots of outdoor seating and parking . Sunny Carmel Valley was perfect to escape a gloomy day in Carmel and Monterey . Check it out!

Seaside needed a market where the who's who could visit . A place to see AND to be seen . All one…read morehas to do is walk near this place to see the red carpet rolled out for the wealthiest folks of Seaside California. The real elite visit this place seemingly daily . If your a car fan you simply need to visit the parking lot to take in the large amount of Ferrari 's AMG Mercedes and more . That said they have something for you tech geeks as well. You will quickly notice that every one of the markets clientele possess the latest and greatest in high end smart phone and tablet technology. Ladies ! you haven't been forgotten. You can see the latest Prada Lou Vuitton and so on here ! Next time you leave your 9-5 dog tired and maybe able to take home half of what you made (why are taxes so high here ?) stop in to prime time nutrition for inspiration and to see how California's elite truly live. While you watch the never ending parade of fortunates you will find yourself day dreaming about a day you can see your family before dark . Alas it's but a dream . You must get back to work society's truly elite needs YOU !

We stopped at this cute lunch spot in a shopping building with lots of local businesses during a…read morestroll through Carmel. The ordering is done at the front counter, and while this may make people turn away, it shouldn't. The menu has sandwiches to full plated meals available for lunch which can fill anyone up depending on how hungry you are. We ordered a variety of dishes, and even though it was a busy Saturday during lunch the cooks and workers were quick to get our food out in a timely manner.

A cute cafe in the middle of a shopping plaza. There's lots of open seating with a steady stream of…read morecustomers. Our food still came out quickly though. We got the macchiato and latte and both were good. The macchiato was quite strong with just one shot so I preferred the latte. 1. Salmon pasta 5/5 The salmon is super tender and they give a decent amount of it. The pasta had a really tasty creamy sauce. I only wish the pasta had a bit more of a bite to it! 2. Philly cheesesteak 4.5/5 Good sized sandwich and the beef is very tender. The sandwich tasted a tad dry. 3. Ham and Brie sandwich 4.5/5 The ham and Brie is inside a very crispy croissant. The center of the croissant was very soft though.

Definitely going back. Had 79 grams of protein with my MaxFit lunch. Great seating options to enjoy…read moreyour lunch and lots of protein options. From drinks, snacks, foods, and supplements. They've got it all.

Trying products this week. Started with 2 different salmon meals. After I enjoyed both I checked…read moreingredients and found both were Atlantic Farm raised. Disappointed. This is problematic and a showstopper. Checking chicken next.

SCW and I stopped into El Cantato while staying in Monterey Bay. This place was a priority for me…read moreas it's all plant based and Mexican. Parking is sparse in front of the restaurant but paid parking is nearby. We entered and wow, the place was busy. Not overwhelming but lots of people in the indoor dining area enjoying their food. The menu is overheard and we decided what we wanted and ordered. The employees were kind and helpful, we probably were the only people that didn't speak Spanish well in the restaurant but that wasn't an issue, SCW got the number 2 combo, I got the mole. Also ordered an appetizer. Seated and waited about 10 minutes and our order came out. Everything was freaking amazing. Such great flavors and so fresh. Even SCW who doesn't necessarily gravitate towards Mexican food made nom nom nom sounds the whole time. The mole was incredible, the best I've ever had. The whole time we were here it was an endless stream of customers, even late lunch hour. SCW was impressed by the contrast stream of people coming in. We even walked around the wharf nearby for a while and drove past again and it was still packed with people. Do yourself a favor and visit El Cantato. I know I will.

This is an amazing Vegan restaurant. I was in the area for the day and found this place. I haven't…read morebeen to many Mexican restaurants with any vegan options let alone a full Vegan menus. It took our party (8 people) a while to decide as we were spoiled with choices. But we had time as it was pretty busy for a Friday around 1. I ended up getting the carne asada nachos and the aqua Fresca that they had that day (mango and watermelon I think). Both were absolutely spectacular. The picture included might not show the best scale but I had 2 others helping me to eat this plate and otherwise I would not have been able to finish it (even as a larger man). The crunchy jalapeños with the chips, beans and guacamole were the perfect balance. As a meat eater, the texture of the faux meat was a touch odd, but the flavor more than made up for it. The staff was helpful and attentive even as they were balancing supporting customers, answer phone orders, and taking regular orders. My wife and will definitely be stopping by here more often!!