Food always good and worth the wait....Have followed this restaurant for many many years…read more Call ahead and out your name in the waiting list as very popular.

The food here is always great, as someone from the Bay Area whenever I go down to Monterey I always…read moreenjoy coming here and eating the food! I should've taken more pictures but from the pancakes to the omelettes it is ALL good. The food portions are huge so trust me, do not over order unless you want a bunch of leftovers (Win win tho!) They also sell their hot sauce in the front which is DELICIOUS, if you try the omelette give their hot sauce a try it's amazing as a hot sauce lover. They also were able to mix orange juice and pomegranate juice which I appreciated. The service is always great, they make sure you're enjoying your food and check in consistently. The environment is always so lively and great, there's outdoor and indoor seating, though it does get pretty busy the wait is never too long. I love coming here and I hope to come back soon!

Great location, great service and excellent food! The Brooklyn Benedict was amazing. Fresh salmon…read moreon everything bagel and hollandaise sauce with capers and homestyle potatoes. Creamy and delicious! Pancakes was big and cooked to perfection. Definitely worth it!

Where do I begin? Wave Street Cafe is always such a treat. I can't believe I haven't written a…read morereview yet. I enjoyed THE BEST OMELETTE of my life yesterday, the garden omelette with goat cheese is next level. Bursting with mushrooms, spinach, carmelized onions and the creamiest goat cheese- it's an umami delight. Their breakfast potatoes are also the best I've had- We also enjoyed their pancakes, we tried cinnamon bun and buttermilk, they're delicious and worth a visit to try these epic pancakes. They also have an extensive coffee menu, we tried their mocha and pistachio rose latte- both amazing. And their house coffee, which is provided by Carmel Roasting company - I asked where it came from, it was that good. Such an epic way to start our day, I highly recommend it.

Never doubt a place that has a long wait like. There were other restaurants around that didn't have…read morea wait but we figured we'd put our name in for Winston and walk around. Totally worth it. Cute inside and they clean up quickly between customers. They don't overpack so you can get in and out easily. Service is also good. Staff is courteous. Food not only looks good but IS good!!! We ordered: Patty Melt - big portion! Looks like a double patty but it's just huge when they stack the halves on top of each other. Fries are crisp. Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad with Chicken - amazing presentation! The dressing was a big hit! Really good. Ahi Tuna Burger - devoured by my son. Excellent. Avocado Toast with a poached egg - Delish!!! They use good bread and don't skimp on the avocado. Love that they use a ripe yet firm avocado and the poached egg was cooked perfectly! Definitely will always return to Winston when in the Pacific Grove area.

Delicious brunch options! We tried the lemon ricotta pancakes, OJ, and the baked kale and corned…read morebeef dish. Pancakes were so fluffy and the lemon sauce was nice and tart! The baked kale dish was super unique--I've never had anything like it. The béchamel sauce is light and not too heavy. Great balance of flavors and not too salty. Service was attentive and we got what we needed. It's a perfect spot for brunch with friends, a date, and with family. OJ was so fresh and sweet. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved this place, every time I come to Pacific Grove, I prefer to have breakfast here! I…read moretruly think this is one of the best breakfast and brunch spots in the area. I really love the whole concept and atmosphere of this cafe, it feels cozy and full of charm. The staff was really friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Service like this always makes a place memorable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and fresh. Everything tasted homemade and high quality. And the coffee was excellent too! If you're visiting Pacific Grove or Monterey Peninsula and looking for a cozy breakfast spot with great food, amazing coffee, and wonderful service, I highly recommend Red House Cafe. Definitely a place I would happily come back to again and again.

Service was great, our server was nice with giving suggestions about the menu. Coffee was hot and…read morethe food came out quickly. Unfortunately for me, it did not have the wow factor for me to want to come back and be a regular customer. Sitting arrangements are a tight fit, but I would definitely suggest people to try it and see for themselves.

Excellent little Paraguayan snack bar!!…read more I saw this spot while scrolling thru Yelp's nearby function and curiosity of their yerba mate and empanadas brought me in. I was still feeling kind of sick but wanted something hot to drink so I ordered a mate latte with oat milk. I also had one of their beef empanadas to take away so I could eat it later. Mate latte was great and definitely would get this drink again. They also have a smoked mate drink and I would definitely come back to try this too! You have to like yerba mate to fully appreciate this drink. The mate latte is kind of a light version of what mate is like. Maybe start with this first to prepare you for traditional mate. If you get traditional mate, be prepared to have your mouth jolted and doing jumping jacks, its definitely stimulating and I love it! Later when I reached my destination, I ate the beef empanada with chimichurri sauce provided and it was delicious! After I polished it off, I had wished I brought a few more to take with me. But, at $9.50 a piece, they aren't cheap, so keep that in mind. They also have other Paraguayan/South American offerings here and I was so tempted to get a mini alfajor as it was eyeing me in the display case that said EAT ME (like Alice in Wonderland), but I did not give into this, but I so wish I did!! I will definitely come back here again and again when visiting Monterey! A true gem and next time, I have to check out their secret back garden too!

K this was not our first pick but we wanted to go to 1st awakening which is half a block away but…read moretheir wait was 2 hrs so we stumbled upon this cafe and we were lucky to. No long wait times. Outdoor seating in the back patio. The empanadas are sooo good. Best ones that I've had. So crispy and filled with vegetables and soy. The soy croquettes were so tender and creamy. We are vegetarian so that's what we got. got. I wanted to go for more seconds.

This place is packed but they're great with customer service, finding seating, and serving quality…read morefood! When we walked in, we were asked to join the waitlist. we waited MAYBE 5 minutes if that and seated at a booth. Our server was attentive, and brought us our drinks shortly after we ordered them. something I liked was how efficient the service was despite how busy they were that morning. I ordered the spam an eggs, potato cakes, and sourdough toast and jelly with a cup of hot tea. everything was amazing! I totally recommend this place if you're visiting the Monterey area or even if you're a local!

The restaurant is actually pretty nice and the servers were polite. I think this place must be a…read morelocal favorite as they were pretty busy. The food here is a fusion between Filipino type ingredients and American breakfast. Those familiar enough with Filipino food has to know that it is going to be oily, salty, sweet, heavy, and rich in flavor. That's exactly what we got. The longanisa must be a favorite at the restaurant but it wasn't my favorite. It's a little too lean to be an authentic longanisa. I needed the fatty sweetness of it. Lol. None the less we enjoy this place.

Friendly service, delicious food, and no wait (on a Monday morning)…read more Veggie skillet was amazing. Homemade English muffin even more amazing. My eating partner was particularly fond of the savory gravy on his biscuit. Thank you!

Surprisingly such a cute spot! We were waiting to get called into another cafe nearby and stumbled…read moreinto this coffee shop just to get some caffeine in. It was surprisingly so cute in the back! We didn't end up getting food but coffee and service was great.

What to do with that extra hour when we "fall back", especially when it is a beautiful warm…read moreNovember day? Go out to brunch down at Pacific Grove and enjoy it at a leisurely pace when there are more locals than tourists. The weather was beautiful to enjoy a flavorful corn beef hash with poached eggs and Eggs Florentine Benedict outside under the Victorian facade of the house. The food and service were excellent and so enjoyable, returned just a few months later for the crab cake benedict from their special's menu and a meatball sandwich from their lunch menu under beautiful blue skies once again. Only note is I didn't see a price for the crab cake benedict so was surprised that it was over $30 when the receipt came. But I would definitely return, just maybe not for the crab cake benedicts unless I want a splurge. This spot is definitely worthy of my 1400 review and to take my childhood friend from back East for her favorite meal, brunch, the third time dining indoors. They must be doing something right if I am here 3 times in less than 6 months.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE & FOOD. I had the Salmon special & my husband had Seafood Spaghetti…read more My salmon was cooked to perfection, the capers on top of the salmon were amazing. The vegetables were cooked perfectly with a nice crunch & grilled. My husband had Seafood Spaghetti, a nice huge portion with a lot of delicious seafood in every bite. We haven't been to Pacific Grove in years, we were very delighted with our food, service & the music in the restaurant was great.

Awesome spot for a breakfast or lunch! The crepes were so fresh and warm, the toppings were great…read more The sweet and savory crepes were both great. I got a make your own with onions, tomato's, and turkey. So good. The apple cinnamon dessert one was really good too. Food was out pretty quick. Glad I got to check it out!

Great spot to grab a bite to eat! Located in the plaza by…read morethe Portola Hotel, it's close to other points of interest like the Monterey State Historic Park and the Old Fisherman's Wharf. The savory crepes are made with buckwheat, which add a fuller nuttier flavor and texture to the crepes. We got the breakfast crepe with scrambled eggs and it was filling! Also got the breakfast sandwich on the French baguette and it was delicious. The baguette had the chewy exterior and soft interior... chefs kiss for a sandwich. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Opted for outdoor since we had our pup with us.

Sadly, they have closed for good. This family run eatery is gone forever. The staff so many of whom…read morehave been there for many many years are lovely, especially friendly very professional from this day forward are scrambling for a new beginning. This has long been a favorite of not only ours But so many others who live in the neighborhood who visit the golf course truly a sad day. Wishing them all the best!!!!

First of all, I want to start from the location and the inside of the restaurant. It is quite big,…read morenicely decorated. We loved the indoor sitting. They have outdoor sitting area as well, which also seemed very beautiful. The first impression was great. The service was good. The food tho was a bit of a disappointment. Everything was fresh, but the dishes were very simple and not impressive. They seemed to be straight out of a 80s diner. Just a simple omelette, potatoes and a toast, no veggies, no interesting sauces.. nothing. I was quite disappointed, because usually nice breakfast and brunch places have interesting and modern menus.