Beach Street Café delivered an exceptional experience for my son and me today, thanks to Omar --…read moreboth the manager and the cook on shift. He went above and beyond in every way. The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and genuinely delicious, but what stood out even more was Omar's kindness, attention, and care and sincerity, and put real pride into the meal he served. It's rare to find service and heart like that. We are feeling grateful, well-fed, and eager to return.

I want to put on my Hammer pants and sing the hit song "U Can't Touch This" by American rapper MC…read moreHammer. I'm in Monterey for Car week and found this gem of a breakfast place. For me the star of the show is their coffee. It's rich, strong chocolatey. It's good I've been three times so far and have had the blueberry pancake combo with eggs and sausage. You can also get bananna nut and chocolate chip pancakes. The Combo is $15.25, a great deal for big portions. Matt says if you are near Monterey and need an amazing breakfast place, try The beach Street Cafe. Tell them MC Hammer sent you

A well loved local brunch spot for good reason! You may have to wait on a weekend but it's worth…read moreit. The food in general is good, but they do all things carby/baked amazingly. They had orange poppy seed pancakes the day I went and I'm daydreaming of them as I write this, so very delicious, fluffy, and flavorful. Service was also lovely and the ambiance is homey and welcoming. Portion sizes are very good and price points are fair. Well worth the drive to Watsonville and the wait!

We were really blown away by how amazing Cowboy's Corner Cafe was. Definitely the best diner food…read morewe've had in the area, and it wasn't close. We had a decently large group, ~6 people, and it took just over 30 minutes for us to be seated, which was totally fine! The food itself was incredible; the french toast, the pancakes, the eggs, bacon, omelettes, and toast, all wonderful across the board. Absolutely no complaints, will be regulars for life!

The food was good, we did wait a really long time we got seated, two minutes in ordered drinks…read moreabout 10 minutes later we ordered and our food definitely took around 30 minutes. The food was delicious good presentation, I did go over a year ago and they definitely had a way better presentation but overall the service wasn't good could do better.

Honestly, this was some of the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Breakfast is my favorite…read moremeal, so I love trying new spots whenever I get the chance. My best friend and I planned a beach day and decided to grab breakfast beforehand. I ordered the chorizo scramble, and it was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly, welcoming, and fast, which made the experience even better. My daughter loved the blueberry pancakes, and the portions were generous for the price. The restaurant had such a cozy, comfortable atmosphere that made us want to stay a little longer. After eating there, I completely understand why it's my best friend's favorite breakfast spot. We'll definitely be back!

Sweet Earth natural foods make protein products yet somehow, when you're in their parking lot, it…read moredoesn't smell like death and pootie-poos . Harris Ranch, the place you smell driving Interstate 5 through California, is definitely a bit of a contrast. I love sweet earth because their product replaces the need for factory farming. They make it simple to go vegetarian. veganism has never been cheaper and easier. This company makes it all possible. Thanks Sweet Earth! www.sweetearthfoods.com

The woman who runs this business is very friendly and is very often at the farmer's markets around…read morethe Monterey Bay area. I've seen her lots of times at the Marina market on Sundays. Her website says she goes to the Monterey market on Tuesdays and the Salinas market on Saturdays. I give her business five stars because the herbs and tea we've bought from her are outstanding. We've almost used up our lemon thyme, but are still working on the regular thyme, rosemary, lavender, rose hip and peppermint tea, and lemon and lavender tea. I also give her business five stars because she lets you choose how many ounces you want since you are buying from bulk. The only other store I know that sells herbs and tea in the Monterey area Gold Leaf Spice & Teas in Salinas for a comparative seller in Salinas. But Also, there is Whole Foods and the selection is not as wide. But Our Sweet Earth comes to you at the market!

Had the papas and eggs and there Salas is really tasty service is amazing and will come back.read more

Very disappointing experience. I ordered the sopes, but they weren't really sopes at all. They were…read morebasically a fried tortilla with a hole made in the middle and filled with chicken, cabbage, and sour cream. They tasted awful. The rice was also very disappointing and had a bad flavor. I also ordered the fajitas, and the shrimp tasted like it had simply been cooked in butter. Overall, the food had very little flavor and was not enjoyable. As a Mexican food restaurant, I expected much better. Unfortunately, this place does a very poor job of representing authentic Mexican cuisine. I would not recommend it. Will not go back either.

Still just as good as ever. Arrived to a practically empty restaurant. Service was super friendly…read moreand food delivered quickly. They serve big plates of food for a good price. Will forever be our breakfast go to when in town.

Huevos ranchers were not made to order, ordered steak rare and it was over cooked, nice atmosphere…read morehowever. They kept the coffee hot and waiters were really polite. 3/5 of the orders were messed up, would recommend this place for breakfast during the weekdays as the weekends seem to be a little busier

Remembering this location had closed down during COVID, we were thrilled to see it had reopened and…read moreis a Farm to Fork eatery! Follow the signs from the parking lot up and down the stairs (or via elevator) to either the bar side or table side to be seated by your welcoming host. We were immediately offered a beverage and greeted warmly by our server a short time after. There was a good sized lunch crowd, but plenty of seating is available. The menu offered many choices but we enjoyed a Club Sandwich and Beet with Greens Salad (option included shrimp or chicken). As you can see, portions a VERY generous. It was a great find for our lunch today and we will return again, I am sure!

We had a very good dinner at California Grill while visiting Watsonville. The restaurant has a…read morecomfortable, old-school local feel with a large bar and dining room. It isn't trying to be overly trendy or fancy, and the emphasis on local ingredients and the Pajaro Valley gives it some character. My partner had the Mediterranean pasta with grilled chicken, and our son had the steak dinner with fries and vegetables. I ordered the evening special, which was cheese tortellini with prawns in a creamy sauce. Everything was very good, and the portions were generous. They also brought bread to the table before dinner and kept us supplied during the meal. We had a bottle of Alfaro Pinot Noir with dinner. It was a good local wine and paired nicely with the meal. We also appreciated seeing local wines represented on the menu. We finished by sharing the crème brûlée. It was quite tasty and considerably larger than we expected... definitely enough to share. The service was a real highlight. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and prompt throughout the meal. Since we were visiting the area, he also took some time to share a few local tips, including where to find some particularly good sausages and meats. It was a nice personal touch and added to the experience. Overall, California Grill was a very good find in Watsonville: good food, generous portions, excellent service and a nice connection to the local agricultural community. A solid four-star experience, and somewhere we'd be happy to visit again.

Very friendly place. The best strawberry banana smoothie IMO. I try to stop here at least once a…read moremonth. Their breakfast is also good

I was getting my hair done a couple of businesses down and decided to stop in and give this café a…read moretry. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. I ordered the Strawberry Milk Tea, which is described on their website as: "Sweet strawberry and green tea with fresh milk makes the best sweet, creamy, and refreshing drink. Topped with strawberry popping boba." After waiting about 20 minutes for my drink, I was informed they were out of green tea and was offered mango tea as a substitute. While I appreciated being given an alternative, the final drink was nothing like what was advertised. It did not include the strawberry popping boba, and there was nothing creamy about it. The drink tasted bland, watered down, and lacked flavor. I was so disappointed with the drink that I didn't even want to try the banana bread I purchased. After a few sips, the entire purchase went straight into the trash. It's frustrating to spend money on something that doesn't come close to meeting expectations. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

The staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions i love the matcha and the cookie very delicious…read moreeveryone must try!! the place is also very clean and well maintained

I was across the street at the library and ready for coffee so my sister said let's go across the…read morestreet. I walked in and the first thing that caught my eye was the multiple menus. It was so much to read and the cashier was ready to take our order. She was patient and didn't rush us but it gave me zero time to really look at the menu. It was early so I wanted a breakfast sandwich or burrito. I opted for a sausage burrito after receiving the recommendation from the cashier. She also showed me the seasonal coffee offerings that she didn't show to my sister who ordered ahead of me and she was bummed because she would of preferred to get one of those drinks instead of the latte she got. I opted for the toasted coconut coffee. I paid and quickly browsed the baked goods that I could see someone starting to put up on display. The rice crispy looked delicious so we got one to share. We took a seat in the seating area. There were plenty of tables and plenty of people coming and going. Seems to be the spot for all the workers within walking distance. Our coffee orders came out a while later. The latte was your standard coffee and oat milk. The toasted coconut was a sweet blend of coffee and coconut foam. The top had toasted coconut shavings and once that mix with the coffee it's gives it's a different texture while drinking it. It was too sweet for my liking. The burritos came out after and they were piping hot. Took a while for the burrito to cool down so I ended up cutting it in half. I like that they had the grill marks on the tortilla because it gave it a nice crunch. The burrito was paired with a salsa that was not spicy and gave the entire burrito some flavor. The burrito itself is very mild in flavor. The potato's didn't taste like they had any seasoning. The sausage didn't either. The salsa helped but it wasn't very flavorful. It was a good portion because I only ate half and was full. The rice krispy treat was good and not very sweet so we took 2 more to go. The cashier was helpful and patient during my interaction with her. The space has plenty of places to sit with a group. Plenty of baked goods options. I took a photo of the menu for future visits so I can know ahead of time what I want because it was very overwhelming being next in line and pick whatever. I saw a pesto sandwich that I would have preferred getting after I sat down and read the menu. Would have been helpful to have the seasonal coffee menu in a more visible area. Water is self serve in an area where you can get straws and napkins. Ensuring it's stocked with knives and forks etc would be helpful. The coffee and food did take a while to come out so plan accordingly if you are not sitting down. Curious to return to try something else now that I read the menu.

First time eating here, great food and super fast service. Walked in around 9am today with a party…read moreof 6 and was seated right away. I ordered the meat lovers scramble, my food came out in less than 20 minutes, very fast! Service was great, portions are HUGE! I only ate half of my food, had to take my leftovers to go. I will definitely come back, I highly recommend this place. Thank you for the hospitality!

Mom and pop favorite breakfast/lunch spot! Their flight mimosa are to die for! The customer service…read moreis over the top and very polite. Ambiance is a mom and pop feel and if you can get over that this is the place for you !