This coffee shop is unique, the artwork and furniture is different throughout the shop. The vibe is…read moregreat and the staff was friendly when they took our order. There were some people just hanging out, some working, and I was able to bring and play a board game here. Music was also chill and it was nice visiting with my baby. We ordered two specialty lattes. The Ube latte had a great flavor, and the Banana Latte was perfectly sweet, not too strong. I will come back here to try other lattes and would come with a friend or by myself to get work done.

Wanted to stop by this place before our long drive home…read more I liked the set up of everything. It was spacious, a little dark/ moody, with some cool things to look at. Their service wasn't the greatest. The girl who took our order seemed like she was struggling a little that day. And the guy (Max?) was pretty rude. The drinks weren't the greatest. I had the Pandan one. It was the color of the Hulk, and was on the sour side. Not so much Pandan flavor. The Avocado Toast was good, but some parts were a little too salty for my liking.

My partner and I stopped by Acme in Seaside and got two iced oat milk lattes (mine with lavender),…read moreand they hit the spot. This small stand draws a big crowd, but the service was quick. The espresso was rich without being bitter, and the oat milk gave it that perfect creamy texture. This is a spot that actually cares about coffee. We'll be back next time we're in the area!

Great place for delicious pour overs and lattes. They make their own blends! I tried 2 of them…read moreblack and both were delicious. We also tried a couple of their lattes and they were great. They also offer pup cups for a small price. Plenty of parking. Great service. Quick turn around. Stop by!

Came here last year before I got married today as our 1 year anniversary we came back too Monterey…read moreand knew exactly where to come for a delicious coffee to start our day. Definitely recommend anytime you are around Monterey.

Loved the vibes and ambiance ! Huge wall of windows to let in natural light bar stools, tables,…read morelarge live edge wooden tables, booth seating, and couches basically any seating arrangment your heart desires. Free wifi available and expansive selection of books and board games. They have the typical chess, mastermind, Farkle, but also lots of extensive Rio grande games. Perfect for lingering and chilling. We ordered the Biscoff latter and the spiced coffee in mugs, both were delicious. Sweet customer service, attentive and kind.

This cold brew will hit you in the chin like a randy johnson fastball . Strongest i ever did have…read more It literally cured a hangover. Also , friendly, personable staff. Wish they had a few more food options . Will definitely be back !

the coffee is very expensive for a very small amount. i also found my drink to be very watery and…read morenot super flavorful (i got an iced mocha). the staff are super nice though if you're in Monterey there's definitely better coffee shops in the area.

Food is amazing, service spectacular. My only complaint is the wait times but it is understandable…read morebecause the food is so good!!!!! The atmosphere and the employees make a great place to dine!!!

A few weekends ago we were on our way to the Monterey Bay Aquarium but we were unable to get a…read moretable because there was a long wait and we had hungry kids. We stayed in Monterey this weekend and were able to come again but at a different time with no wait time. We are really glad we came back to try it. It is so cute inside! Everyone who works there is so friendly, they seem to really enjoy working there. The food was really good, way better than the pictures. Very cute and would love to come back again when we are visiting to try something different. If you come and there is a long wait, there is a reason for it.

I appreciate a local cafe open past 4pm in this area!…read more I needed a place to take a Zoom meeting, they had an outlet available, good wifi & nice natural light. It's a small menu, so was hard for me to find something on the menu without dairy, caffeine or nuts, so I hope they expand the options. Nice staff, clean restroom & modern space!

Pleasantly surprised! Great service, a nice little spot next to a gym (literally) and everything…read moreis fresh, cool, and delicious. For once it didn't melt as I was eating it and the granola sweetness was perfect!

Came here with all my kids on our way out of Monterey & so glad we did. My kids live on spam misubi…read more& were pleasantly surprised they had that here, too! We ordered an array of 5 different bobas and they were all exceptional. Service was fantastic & genuine. recommend to stop here, we'll be back again.

Holy overpriced boba…read more Just because you're new to the area and don't have much competition doesn't mean you can charge almost $10 for a single drink. The taro tasted nothing like taro. I've had plenty of taro drinks, and this honestly just tasted like flavored powder, similar to the ones from Noodle Bar or Chopstix. Same could be said for the horchata. The drinks also looked nothing like the photos, which was really disappointing. Toppings are also $1-$2 each. My family spent over $40 for 3 drinks... I also remember this place had a Bay Area location with pretty poor reviews, which is exactly why I never bothered trying it back then. It looks like that location has since closed. Only good thing is their service. Do yourself a favor and save your money. If you're willing to make the drive, there are so many better boba shops in San Jose that actually taste good and don't charge outrageous prices for mediocre drinks.

It's delicious! If you're in the area, I highly recommend trying it. We stayed in Carmel but came…read morehere specifically to eat and it was fantastic. I recommend the gala yogurt, and pistachio cake.

Someone I met at the airport recommended Alta bakery. I tried to go on a Sunday, but there wasn't…read morea long line out the door and down the block. I decided to go the next day, and the line was more manageable and I found street parking nearby. The pastry counter is the first thing you see when you enter. You can also order food and drinks from the counter. There was seating throughout the space which was in a historic building. I got a few goodies to try which included the blue cornmeal cookie, almond financier and an orange blossom tea cake. I also ordered their seasonal coffee which was a honey saffron latte. The cookies, financier and tea cake were all delicious. The latte wasn't overly sweet and was even a bit savory. It grew on me. There were a few sandwiches ordered by other patrons that looked scrumptious. If I hadn't eaten breakfast already, I would've ordered something substantial. Hopefully, I'll return to Monterey again. If so, Alta will be on my list.

Mmmmmm! Moist, delicious, and filling muffin with a rich warm mocha this morning at Sweet Elena's…read morewas the perfect way to start my day before exploring West End. I met Nancy Russell, the artist whose charming paintings currently decorate the walls like effervescent and enthusiastic confetti. There are colorful renderings of garden cats, coffee shop chats, and flights of pure whimsy. Nancy was charming and friendly. Then George, a frequent customer and legend, came in and charmed the room with his sunny, friendly smile. It was exactly the kind of coffee/ bakery that everyone would love. I left happy and smiling. I will be back!

We got here around 10am and they were sold out of a bunch of pastries. I got the ham & swiss and…read morethey put grated cheese on top and so when it was warmed up the cheese burned a bit and made the taste of the croissant not great. Overall, I wouldn't go back because of the limited options and I didn't love what I got for the price, but it wasn't bad.

Walked in on Friday to order a cake for our daughter's birthday for Sunday. Isabella was the…read morefriendly young lady behind the counter who greeted us and helped us with this order. The place is very cute little mom and Pop shop. they have cake slices of cakes, other pastries, and also coffee that you can purchase from them also as well as cookies. They have a day old shelf with things you can also buy. Because they close on Sundays, they made an accommodation for us to be open at 10 AM so that we can stop by and pick it up. We came back on Sunday 10 minutes before our pick up time and the owner was already in there waiting for us to come pick up the cake. I had a small conversation with him, He was super friendly super nice. I definitely highly recommend a business like this to everybody who wants a sweet treat or coffee.

To say I am disappointed in the $70 Birthday cake my husband purchased is an understatement…read more He ordered a lemon cake with raspberry preserves with buttercream icing. What we received was a dry cake with hardly any flavor. My Mother thought it was just a yellow cake, she couldn't even taste the lemon. And she is an experienced baker. She made our lemon and raspberry wedding cake, that my husband was trying to recreate. The raspberry "preserves" were gelatinous, like pie filling from a can. Preserves should be a jam like consistency, only with larger fruit pieces. But sadly, this was goopy and artificial tasting. And the buttercream was greasy, not creamy, like it was made from Crisco shortening (not butter), sugar and water. It didn't even have any flavor (maybe they forgot to put vanilla extract in it?) Even the construction of the cake was poor. They clearly didn't put enough batter in the pans. Normally you shave the rounded top off to make it flat. This bakery just added tons of icing in an attempt to make up for the rounded edges. Which also meant there were barely any raspberry "preserves" in between the layers. And last but not least. When my husband special ordered the cake (in person) he asked for white sprinkles. When he arrived to pick up the cake, it wasn't ready. And they told him they didn't have white sprinkles. And offered to cover the entire cake in tiny rock hard pearls, that are typically only used sparingly for decorative purposes. Because they are so hard, many decorators recommend removing them before eating! My Dad bit into it and said it was like trying to eat buck shot. My Father has never met a cake or sweet he didn't like, until now. He didn't want another piece during his entire visit. My mother and I didn't even finish our first piece. To charge $70 for this 8" cake was just criminal. I would have returned it if I could.