Pleasant and inviting place near my hotel. I've a standard morning meal and Plumes Coffee House prepared my breakfast to a tea... coffee actually but you get the reference. Rather comfy wooden chairs at a dozen tables and a recliner leather chair and couch. Music is pleasing without toning out conversation. Not being from Monterey, I observed several locals, then even more locals, so indicator is that Plumes has solid clientele for good cause. Staff are pleasant in manners and efficient in their jobs. Prices decent for really good smoothie, two eggs, coffee and steel cut oatmeal. Big windows views of boulevard scenery and historic architecture. Plumes is clean and tidy without being a sterile chain coffee house. Decent variety of coffee, and pastries look tempting... maybe a treat after a long run. Plumes is a cozy, casual vibe worth your dimes, times and appetites. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Berry smoothie, steel cut oatmeal, coffee and eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

3 stars $9.75 Tuna on multi-grain: solid, tastes like homemade. It's not plentiful buts at least affordable. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Tuna on multigrain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Excellent Mexican Mocha! Great way to start the day. Pairs great with one of their croissant breakfast sandwiches. Also really quick service so I can get in and out when Im in a rush, but there is plenty of seating if needed. I would definitely recommend to others if looking for a quick breakfast spot and will definitely be back. read more

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I really like this place, however, they should really put a warning or something on the wall next to the window corners. When I sat on the chair near one of the window counters, I turned the chair slightly to go get my drink and banged my knee very hard on the protruding wall. My peripheral vision is great, and I'm not a clumsy person so this was a bit of a painful surprise that made my eyes tear up a bit. It is quite an awkward position for the chairs. I thought it was just a superficial pain but it bruised by the next day and has been painful for a couple of days. I would suggest sitting at one of the tables instead to avoid the awkward corner wall thing, but other than that their lattes are good and I appreciate the efficient service. The prices are decent and I recommend their teas here. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Bruise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

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Apple pastry w/ English toffee was great here! Service with a smile and mellow, comfortable vibe at this clean establishment. Stop in for a good cup of java. read more

I actually really liked the drinks here, very flavorful. The little place itself is so cutesy and they have outside seating so you can people watch as you enjoy your coffee or breakfast bagel. The coffees and bagels were out quite quick. The bagels themselves were quite good in the texture department, the flavor department was lacking a bit for me. I only really enjoyed it with lots of hot sauce which they very much do provide!! read more

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Had a fantastic Mexican mocha here. The cheese danish was just standard, nothing to die for. Just really disliked the compact layout of the area. The inside was overwhelming when trying to enjoy my coffee and cheese danish. Trash cans were difficult to get to as well. read more

They know how to make excellent coffee in a European style. Amazing cortado and almond croissant. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Cortado and almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

In town for Big Sur Marathon and needed my Matcha latte. Got with oat milk and hit the spot. Mom liked her cappuccino as well. Big menu. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Good coffee & tea cafe with lots of options for beverages both hot & cold. They also have alternative milks such as oat milk. Lots of espresso/latte options in a variety of sizes. They have a wide selection of pastries, baked goods and quiche options. Good for breakfast, brunch, lunch or snacks. Pleasant place to sit and eat or drink. Conveniently located downtown Monterey. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Many choices for coffees, teas, boba, frappe, smoothies, sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, crepes and omelettes. Great place. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

We got an iced coffee and a ice lavander tea. Inexpensive. Yummy. Fast service. What's not to love ?

Plumes Coffee House is located in downtown Monterey, right under The Monterey Hotel. Parking is a bit difficult most of the time, it does not matter what time of the day. Not much service - the employee was not the most friendly or welcoming. You order at the counter like a typical cafe / coffee shop and then you wait until they call your order out - for just 2 drinks, it took a little longer than expected, even without any customers ahead of us. We stopped by here because I remembered coming here years ago and they had a good jasmine / green milk tea with boba. Well, we ordered their jasmine / green milk tea with boba and Thai milk tea. The jasmine milk tea was not what I remembered - way more bitter and watered down, while the boba was on the more chewier side and was a bit melty. The Thai milk tea was on the stronger side and was a bit bitter. read more

It's nice and cozy. The service was amazing and loved my Mexican Hot Chocolate! It was made with milk which makes a BIG difference. The hubby tried a new season latte and he enjoyed it! read more

Plumes Coffee House - Cheese Danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

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From the moment you walk in, you can feel the friendly, laid-back vibe. The coffee is absolutely delicious -- rich, smooth, and perfectly crafted. You can tell they really care about quality and presentation. The atmosphere makes it easy to relax, whether you're catching up with a friend or just enjoying some quiet time with your drink. I love how welcoming the staff are -- they make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. It's the kind of place that instantly becomes a favorite. If you're anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Plumes -- you'll leave happier (and more caffeinated)! read more

Too expensive for basic bakery items and breakfast foods. I got a croissant breakfast sandwich with sausage and pepper jack cheese with a small Mexican mocha. That was $15!!!! And the only thing fresh was the croissant. My boyfriend got a sandwich which was basic bread, with basic lunch meat and cheese, with like one slice of tomato and lettuce. And that was $12!!! Not worth it!! The only thing somewhat worth it was the Mexican mocha,, that was unique and tastes so yummy. Perfect for a cold day. Service was meh as well and not very friendly and it also took forever and they were not that busy. Inside was nice though there are lots of tables and I like that they have a little private-ish corner with a window view, and a nice view of downtown in general. It's also around many different shops and within walking distance of the Marriott. Overall though not impressed, and not coming back when I visit in the future. read more

Great coffee selection (my favorite is heart of darkness) and the service was excellent as well.

They're open late, the smell if cofeewas amazing so was the taste of their coffee and Chai tea latte. Nice and cousey, its great place to relax. Service was ngreat, they have free water and d bathrooms were clean. read more

I got a mexican hot chocolate and a pumpkin muffin. The service is quick, and drinks were good! Inside, has a lot of seating! read more

Plumes Coffee House - Large mexican hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Been coming here for decades. The service last time was s-l-o-w. 2 gals working. One goes on break and leaves the other gal alone. This gal isn't in any sort of hurry to get drinks made either. Finally after 10 minutes I asked if our drinks were coming. Only then did she start making them. Both were tepid even though he wanted his tepid and I didn't. I love to support the local guy, but in this case I would go to Starbucks first next time. Actual friendly people who have some sort of interest in doing there job. read more

Not too much to say about this place. It's chaotic in there, there's no place to comfortably stand and wait for your coffee to be made without being in someone's way or hovering over someone. My biggest gripe is that the employees here have no people skills. Very rude interactions, no acknowledgment or hello, and overall just really bad attitudes. I wish I would have spent my money elsewhere, but it is what it is. Hopefully management sees this and figures it out! read more

This coffee shop is very charming when you walk in a classic looking cafe in the heart of the Central Cost Monterey. It reminds me of old New York style coffee shop. I had the horchata latte and my husband had the vanilla latte. awesome both had whole milk with our lattes. The horchata latte wasn't so sweet the way I like it. You can still taste the coffee and was not overpowering. The vanilla latte wasn't so also delicious. My husband also had while milk and also was o early too sweet. Both lattes were delicious and when we go back to visit Monterey on a couple months , we make sure to stop and get our craft coffee. They do have a lot to offer such as pastries, bagels, smoothies, Fraps , more craft coffee, and a small breakfast menu. This coffee shop is a must in Monterey. read more

Plumes Coffee House - horchata latte and Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

The employees are super kind! The WiFi is good and the vibes are chill. That being said -- this is probably the worst tasting coffee I've ever had LOL. Blehh read more

This coffee shop is all the vibes for me. It's tight inside, but there is a lot of seating in there. When I walked in there were a lot of students working away on 9 year old MacBooks (a testament to their quality). There are plenty of food options available, mostly coffee shop fare. The coffee, tea, and drink menu is substantial. My wife got a milk tea and I got a vanilla latte. There was only a single barista at the counter when we arrived, several minutes after we ordered another appeared. The shop was busy and the coffee and tea took some time to come out. I wasn't in a hurry, so I dock no stars. The drinks came out and they were delicious. The prices were also quite good considering you're getting an actually good cup of coffee. If I still lived in Monterey I have a feeling I'd be camped here often. Definitely calling this a 5/5. I'd give it more if I could. Stop in and enjoy! read more

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This place is a cute coffee shop I got a Mexican latte and the taste was average The pastry was average I bought a bag of whole bean coffee Kind of odd they have no label or tastes date Barista has limited coffee knowledge Service was slightly below average read more

Sweet little shop! The ladies are friendly and we ordered a chai and latte they were both good! Pretty cool ol'school! read more

Plumes Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Perfect coffee everytime!! I always order the brown sugar latte:) Employees are always super friendly and welcoming. Cute little cozy cafe!

$8 for a chocolate croissant and plain croissant, yikes. Nothing special about them really. We walked in, ordered and left. It was pretty much empty inside so service was quick. read more

Excellent service from Morgan. She prepared the Vietnamese coffee to perfection. Very casual atmosphere and super friendly staff all around. Glad we stumbled into this little gem. We were told the oldest coffee place in the area. Next morning we came back again and I got the same and my boyfriend opted for a cold brew. He enjoyed it as well. He said well prepared coffee. I love supporting small business when visiting any new areas. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Viet Coffee 16 oz. Perfectly delicious - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

They have a wide selection of coffee and drinks! Been coming here for the past two years and the drinks are always consistent. The customer service varies but most of the time they are friendly. Best to go coffee shop in Monterey! -favorite drink here is their Mexican Mocha, hot or cold read more

Plumes Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

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Good coffee in a quaint little shop in Monterey. Prices are right and the quality is righteous. Walk an extra block past Starbucks and go here instead. read more

I was in the Carmel and Monterey area, and the place we were staying didn't have tea. I checked what tea places were in the area, and I found Plumes on a Google search. I came by and ordered a large black tea and a Santa Cruz coffee for my sister and her husband. The tea was really great and strong. Even as I took a sip of it as I walked back to my car, I almost immediately felt the caffeine hit, and it definitely woke me up. When I gave my sister her coffee, I asked her and her husband what they thought, and my brother-in-law at first it was "Just ok," but he said after a couple more swigs that as the coffee sat a little longer, the flavor started coming through more, and he really enjoyed it. The employee who rang up my order was super helpful and really great about service. Keep in mind that while the employees will brew and make your drinks, the straws, lids, sleeves, and whatever else you might need are self-serve on a counter. Aside from the noise from the coffee machines and customers getting their orders done, it was kind of quiet, but granted, I was there at 7 AM or so. A huge plus for me was that they have WiFi, so it was great to be connected to the internet while in a place I didn't know well. This was a pretty great place for our caffeine needs. read more

Decent coffee spot located near our hotel. This place offers a variety of sandwiches, pastries and drinks. We stopped by on 6/30/24 Sunday morning to grab some breakfast. Boyfriend went for their breakfast egg sandwich and mocha and I went for a croissant and iced Mexican mocha. Overall, good coffee spot. Service was quick and friendly. read more

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We got the Mexican Mocha & the Mocha Chai both with an add shot. The staff were kind and fast. The drinks were delicious!

Being an 831 native I finally stopped by Plumes. So glad i did. I ordered the Iced matcha latte with soy milk and sweeten . It was delicious . They were playing good music and had enough seating for us to sit down and enjoy our drinks. My boyfriend got a hot Indian Malabar coffee ( part of the freshly brewed menu). Next time we will try their food. Staff were friendly. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

I love the vibe of this coffee shop, I am only in town every so often but I always make sure to stop by here when I'm nearby. I get a double shot oat milk latte and it's always so good, like a hug in a cup. Great music and the workers are nice and helpful. I recommend this place! read more

I frequented this place for a month. I liked the cheese danish - they will heat it up for you. Chai was also good. There is some seating and the menu also includes sandwiches, which looked good but I never tried any. Service is decent. It's kind of sunken into the sidewalk so you feel cozy and warm in there. read more

Pleasantly surprised with this shop! Even with the cold gloomy fog, I still opted for an iced coffee! The Mexican mocha with oat milk was stellar! I really enjoyed it and will be coming back when in the area! read more

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Great place to take a break if you're attending something at the Monterey Conference Center or just enjoying beautiful Monterey. Love this area that seems a bit older and less crowded than Cannery Row. Great selection of coffees and teas. I enjoyed a hot mocha and a bacon and cheese quiche--omg so tasty and the perfect size. I walked back to my conference and then many other attendees came back with me during the next break and Plumes' two person staff handled the rush with friendliness and precision. I grabbed a banana and delicious hot tea for my 2nd round. Would love to come back anytime I visit Monterey. read more

Plumes Coffee House - Love their sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Coffee was great and had a great customer experience. Good vibes, great location. I would definitely come back.

my friend got the mexican mocha & the almond croissant & she really liked it. i had the avocado smoothie & it's okay, but I like that they have the coconut milk as an option & it tasted healthy. The service is okay, but can be friendlier. The ambience is okay. read more