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    Lover's Point Beach Cafe

    2.9 (137 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Beach area next to coffee shop
    Monty H.

    Simple coffee shop right next to lovers point beach. They've got coffee and sandwiches with seasonal specials posted by the front. Plenty of outdoor seating. Can't beat the view, and prices are reasonable especially for the location.

    The girl at the cashier was very nice, the food was good, and the view was beautiful. Unfortunately, the experience with the baristas was disappointing. When we politely mentioned that our iced coffees tasted very light and asked if a little more espresso could be added, they immediately rolled their eyes and seemed visibly annoyed. I'm not sure if they were related or simply close coworkers, but their attitude came across as unprofessional and unwelcoming. If a customer is respectfully asking for a minor adjustment to a drink they just purchased, it shouldn't be met with frustration or attitude. Overall, the food and location were good, but the customer service from the baristas left a negative impression. I hope management takes customer service and staff professionalism into consideration moving forward.

    Gluten free clam chowder
    Karen Rae S.

    The food is excellent. I'd probably give it a 9 out of 10. I do like the gluten free clam chowder and their fries are so good and different from anywhere else. The view is amazing! Staff is friendly and super helpful and accommodating. I eat here pretty frequently whenever I'm working in the area. At night they have a heated enclosed patio so you can still hear the waves while you dine. Excellent cocktail options. Menu has something for everyone.

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    Maddie M.

    I came here to get a drink and food after we went to the beach. The place was crowded and had a few tables but they were allWe ordered the chai latte and grilled cheese.

    Tanya B.

    Cute coffee spot with lots of seating, and stunning views. I've only gotten coffee here, always delicious and to my liking. Friendly service from person taking my order and another one making coffee were both personable.. even shared a few laughed I like to stop here while I'm on my walk.

    Lovers Point Iconic sign
    Shawn B.

    One of the most delicious double espresso shots ever. Added a pump of caramel sauce and the server was polite and smiled when taking my order. The eating areas were very clean considering it literally sit a few yards from the beach. Not much sand on the floor at all

    Vegetarian smash burger made with jackfruit and a chipotle aioli!
    daniel n.

    This place has it all! Great seating and ambiance, friendly staff and amazing sandwiches! For the picky eater there are hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches. For the more adventurous pallet there are my favorites the Cuban with ham and spicy sauce and the new vegetarian smash burger made with jackfruit! Full coffee bar as well, for whatever your coffee needs are!

    Lover Point Club

    This is by far one of the best places to get a mid day sandwich from. I always go out of my way to stop here when I come to Monterey. 10/10 sandwiches/ paninis are the BEST. Fast service. Fresh food. Customer service is wonderful here as well!

    Julienne P.

    Unfortunately, the only thing good about this place is the ocean view. If not for that they have nothing going for them. We ordered a banana muffin and a strawberry matcha latte. The banana muffin was extremely mushy on the inside and smelled funky, fermented and rotten sour. I had to spit the bite I took out and my friend refused to try it. She did smell it and confirmed it was bad. I've never had a muffin that god awful. So I went back and told them the muffin is bad. They tossed it and offered another selection. So I got the cinnamon roll. They offered to heat it up. I should have known that's a sign that the cinnamon roll was not freshly baked as well. We took a bite and the outside was hard, dry and stale. The inside was okay and soft which is how the entire roll should be. Then I had some strawberry matcha latte and it was like sweet like syrup! I went back to ask for hot water and used up 3/4 of the cup to dilute the matcha latte. Then we used their restroom and it was filthy!! The vent had nasty lint and dirt hanging off of it. There was no ventilation and it was just stuffy. The corner of the bathroom had cobwebs. Whoever owns this place has zero pride in their establishment and could care less about their customers health both in food and hygiene.

    Iced matcha
    Alicia G.

    Friendly, fast service and pretty average prices. We got an iced vanilla matcha and a hot mocha. Both were phenomenal, so delicious! Not sure why they have poor reviews, I think this place is lovely! Right next to the coast so the views are beautiful. Highly recommend :)

    Lover point Beach cafe - sandwich and Egg croissant
    Elizabeth C.

    In front of the cafe a beautiful view of the sea . We ordered the Lovers point club, Egg & Ham Croissant and Large Iced Mocha for lunch . The cafe has seating indoor and outdoor..self seating and service Order to the Cashier and pick up the food when the staff call your name. Sandwich and Egg Croissant were Warm and yummy.

    Outside cafe
    Brian B.

    Ah, the views is perfect. This cafe is kissed by the fog most mornings. A loving kiss indeed. You can feel the positive vibe. The view us 5 stars, however the hot chocolate is only three stars. It is not easy to meet the 5-star threshold. I do admit I have high expectations. The chocolate should be scalding and almost syrupy. Let's not skimp on that magical cocoa bean that in bygone days only the king could eat/drink. Back to the cafe, it is worth a visit after a short walk along the shore. Great staff.

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    So cute, it's a little grab and go cafe. They plenty of seating and a great view, good coffee/tea just don't get the açaí bowl.

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    Nice place to come and have breakfast, very calm with nice chill music. Nice views of the ocean as well. Great customer service.

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    Went in for coffee. Terrible coffee. Cold. Not sure why and how can these stores are still in existence and open. AVOID!!

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