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    Rocky's Cafe

    4.7 (189 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Huevos Rancheros, French Toast, Rockys Omelette
    Raquel A.

    Food and service were great. Ingredients were fresh and portions were big. Delicious! Looks small when you enter, but the is more seating in the back.

    Sweet Pancakes*
    Rosey G.

    High-quality Californian coastal brunch meets mind-blowing creativity, all thoughtfully nurtured by family-like hospitality. I had the Sweet Pancake with a wholewheat substitution--Jamila's style--topped with homemade fig syrup. I was initially worried it might be overly sweet, but it turned out perfectly balanced. The pancakes were fluffy and mild, allowing the fruits and buttery toppings to shine and beautifully complement each other. I was shocked at how quickly I devoured the whole dish! Mom also loved her breakfast burrito--she even said it was better than our go-to spot in San Diego. The service was top-notch, with some of the nicest, most attentive, and knowledgeable staff we've encountered.

    Eggs benedict Florentine with country potatoes and prange juice
    Randee S.

    I came to seaside once a year to get my car serviced. Today, I arrived starving, new normal as a vegetarian. I googled brunch places and found rockys. This place is absolutely adorable. The spot was popping but I was still seated very quickly. The servers were attentive and friendly. And, the eggs Florentino were divine. I liked the extra kick in the potatoes. And, there is some serious people watching of that is your thing

    Luchi's Chilaquiles (green) and Bella's Breakfast Burrito (added chorizo)
    Anya E.

    Rocky's Cafe was recommended to me by a friend with incredibly good taste, so i'm not surprised that the food here was delicious. We arrived 11am on a Sunday to a very busy restaurant but got sat immediately, we were quickly greeted by our server and served beverages. It gives off family restaurant vibes in the best way. The menu is short, but I can see now that although a large selection is not offered, all their food is high quality breakfast. I ordered the green chilaquiles which came with a side of beans and the most perfect over medium eggs and my partner ordered a breakfast burrito and added chorizo. TL;DR--Rocky's should be the next place you visit if you like food that looks as good as it taste AND like quick service.

    Dina B.

    Met the owner and his wife (she was our server that day). This is a small business that I'm happy to support whenever we visit Monterey Bay: hard working and proud of the excellent service they provide. The food is delicious and the staff is welcoming and friendly.

    Sal B.

    New Little Cafe on Del Monte Ave, I've Seen The Review as 4.5 Stars So I decided to try it for the first time. Nice Old place needs a total Upgrade. Revamp. I ordered the Chicken Fried steak, a Special. The Portion of Steak Was Good. Portion of Hash Browns and Egg was tiny. It was ok. I should've asked for crispy hash browns. They looked Oily and Unappetizing tho I ate Them The Eggs I Asked Srambled Well Came scrammbled easy?But the Portion Was small. For $26.00, I won't order again. I Know They Just Opened. 10/28/25 I just Noticed My Photo Food Looks better than Actual Dish

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    Shreyas V.

    Magnificent breakfast burrito. You should get it with the housemade potatoes. It was so good we came back the next day for brunch on our way out of Monterey!

    Mussels with Chorizo and garlic bread
    Guy C.

    Back again, this time for lunch... Jo and I both had a starter as main ... Mussels with Chorizo and garlic bread.... Really tasty... Have to be real and say there was a disparity in sizes of portions between the two servings of which I lost out big time but it tasted great, lovely balance and for a light lunch this was on point !...

    Not sure but it looked good in the window
    Sophia W.

    "Loved it! The food was delicious and served quickly. I especially appreciated the variety of hot sauces. Simple, tasty food done right!" Small dining area and outside seating is nice

    Bella's Breakfast Burrito
    Shelbie G.

    The coffee is FANTASTIC. The breakfast burritos were fresh and delicious. The pancake is a MUST try. The servers were lovely, and the succulents at the outdoor seating area made it a unique experience.

    Scooby's Combo
    Sam S.

    Little bit of a wait time. Super friendly staff and vibes. I ordered the scooby combo with pancakes, eggs, sausage , and potatoes. Everything was delicious. The coffee was also amazing and was continuously refilled piping hot. Will def come back.

    Sweet French Toast
    Anthony H.

    Great food perfect eggs, very filling burrito. The sweet French toast was perfect and presented beautifully. Great service too. Cute little pictures of dogs on the wall for decorations too.

    If I could give more than 5 stars I would!! This place feels like home, the employees treat you like family! The food AMAZING!! We will definitely be back! Shoutout to Elmer & Angela for making this mamas mother day great!

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    Fantastic food! The service was fast and accommodating. The Crab omelette was bomb! We will definitely be back

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    Good basic breakfast. Short wait. Pet friendly. Be careful crossing the street when parking! Eggs Benedict with avocado was tasty!

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    Pet-friendly place! The food was tasty and the service was exceptional! Prices were reasonable!

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    1 year ago

    Had high hopes but nothing too special to report. Nothing picture worthy. But our server was exceptional so that made up for it.

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    this place was definitely one of my bf's and my favorite meals in monterey since everything was…read moresuper yummy! we came here on a thursday morning and the place was crowded but there was no wait. also, the waitresses were so kind and attentive despite it being so busy, continuously asking us if we needed anything else or refills for water. much appreciated !!! foods: - lumpia: came out HOT and crispy! we had to cut it to let it cool down, but it was really good and crunchy and paired well with the sweet and sour sauce! it can get a bit oily, and we did see a bit of oil just pooled on the plate, so i'd probably limit to just one if you're not a big fan of oily foods. - pork belly fried rice: the pork belly was crispy and savory and paired so well with the fried rice and egg! the fried rice has bell pepper in it, which surprised me bc i'd never eaten that combo before, but i still enjoyed it! this was my bf's favorite dish and he kept talking about it the rest of the day LOL - lemon curd & blueberry pancakes: i absolutely LOVED this !! i'm usually not a big fan of sweet breakfast items, but this one was perfectly not too sweet and the lemon curd added such a nice tanginess that helped cut through the sweetness. i also loved how the pancakes were filled with blueberries and had more blueberries on top, so there was no skimping! we were surprised that we finished it all bc we usually don't eat all of our pancakes, so that really says how yummy it was hehe.

    I was down in Monterey house sitting for a month so wanted to try a local spot for brunch with my…read morewife for our 10th Anniversary celebration weekend. The reviews are great. Maybe a little too great because the experience left me wondering if they were all posted by a marketing agency. The photos on the reviews are all a little too perfect imo. Conspiracies aside, the food was awful. I just don't get how this many people could share amazing post after amazing post and jive that with my in person experience. We ordered the corned beef hash. It needed salt. How?!!! Plus they basically only used beef and potato?! The menu said it had peppers and onion so when we asked, they brought some out on the side?!! Terrible. I mean it made it taste a little better but it was still not good. Then, the "lumpia" was more like an oil soggy egg roll. Too oily to even eat because literally it was dripping oil. So gross. Clearly someone not from the lumpia making culture made these. I do not recommend this place at all. Even the coffee was terrible. Only saving grace and the second star comes from the fresh squeezed orange juice. Delicious but come on ... smh ... does not save this place at all. Sorry, I really wanted to like this but this was my experience. Hopefully it was just a weird day.

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    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
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    I've been waiting to try this place for a long time and I finally got to go!…read more Milk bread - it was good, but I wish I would've tried a different appetizer Beet Salad - very smoky and refreshing Steak w fries - absolutely amazing. My dad and I were fighting over who was going to take the leftovers home. Art lovers - the art in this place is amazing! I found out that the chef's dad is an artist and creates all of the pieces for the restaurant.

    The $25/person reservation fee gets returned to you shortly after you arrive so that's a decent way…read moreto begin. Food- family style portions. Delicious, very flavorful family style portions with "flare." The fish we ordered came with a small salad on top. Looked odd, was super tasty. Ambiance- if it's busy, it feels like a spacious almost cafeteria-esque room. "Unpretentious" blah blah blah doesn't really matter because the food was very very well done. Was amusing to see the Royale with Cheese on the menu. Got some Pulp Fiction vibes from that. From the outside, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell if it was a restaurant. They've redone the exterior but the only sign that they may serve food was the Michelin star designation. Overall, very excited to have tried a meal here. We split everything- dinner and dessert and they were happy to ensure if dishes were gluten free or not. **not sure what the name is supposed to convey but the food was great.

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    Open kitchen, ideal for viewing
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    All searches for a breakfast/brunch place led us here. We were staying in Monterey, and when…read morelooking for recommendations this place kept popping up. There's ample parking in the plaza, so it should not be a concern. We went on a weekday morning, so it wasn't crowded but the looking at how at the familiarity between the staff and some of the customers, it seemed like a local favorite. The staff was very sweet, and place seemed very chirpy, the place reminded of a good old diner. All the staff was very sweet. We got the Quintals omelette, and it was my first time trying refried beans in an omelette and it was definitely something we'd try again. We also got French toast with fresh fruits and it was delicious too.

    It was a nice little place to have breakfast or brunch. It is a little small, so I'd totally expect…read morea waiting list for those busy times. Because we got there closer to lunch, I opted for a double burger over the breakfast options. I asked for medium rare, but they definitely overcooked the temperature of the meat. The burger was good enough, but didn't blow me away. Nothing groundbreaking, just a burger at a small local joint. The garlic fries were just alright. The potato salad was just ok, tasted more like a mass produced one rather than homemade, if I had to guess. The breakfast stuff was alright, based on reactions.

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    Nova Scotia benedict - salmon and spinach with a side of fruit... DELISH!
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    Tarpy's *never disappoints!…read more We held a memorial service here for my beloved in-laws. The staff went above and beyond. They set the room up beautifully and placed some extra tables out for us, which enabled us to play a video, display flowers and photos. The food was served at the perfect temperature and was plentiful. The staff was able to accommodate a group that was far larger than originally anticipated and they were kind enough to set up another large table. Unfortunately I didn't capture any recent photos but again Tarpy's has remained consistent. Thank you Tarpy's!

    NICK WAS NICE. Date…read morenight in Monterey. Heard they had great steak. 12oz New York steak was good. Double up on the truffle butter and use it on the side of potatoes. I was dipping everything in truffle butter. The fried artichoke hearts were great. It tastes like a mom and pop burgers fried zucchini's. That's not a bad thing if it's enjoyable. If you order the angus steak and the New York steak, they come with the best of both worlds for side dishes. I split the mashed potatoes from the angus steak and some broccolini from the New York steak. And it was a decent balance of protein, veggies and butter haha. Nick was a funny guy. He was friendly and there Every time we needed him. Didn't realize I had made reservations 45 minutes before closing time. We may have been the last couple in the restaurant but he didn't make us feel rushed.

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    New Fall Menu Addition: Haystack Maui
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