I'm local and was looking to try a place I had not tried yet. I was looking for a small breakfast, but had a taste for many things, so I headed to the sides section of the menu. That's when I noticed they had a menu option called "Little Sweets". It was everything I wanted to eat without having to order sides and the portion size was exactly what I was looking for. I was pleased and the food was tasty too! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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The food was amazing here. It is a very cute little place that has good service as well. I had the chicken and waffles and it was really good! It was a tad spicey which is kinda unique for chicken and waffles. My girlfriend got the breakfast borrito and it was very good as well. Both were really filling meals at a decent price. read more

Rocky's Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Went here for Father's Day. The food was very good, and the service was fine. Small Business and very busy. I had the Special: Two Shrimp Enchiladas, two eggs, hashbrowns, and NY Steak for 30$. Everything was cooked very well. Just one issue I saw from the moment they brought my plate. The NY Steak was flank, not NY. They grilled the flank, sliced it, and put some salsa on it. But next time, call it "Brazilian-style grilled steak with chimichurri sauce." but don't call it a NY when it is not. read more

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Ordered over $100 in takeout today, including 4 breakfast burritos. The burritos were quite a disappointment.

Food and service, 10 out of 10! I wish I could come here everyday :) Eggs benedict is my favorite thing to get. I had a few bites of my boyfriends bella's burrito and I was in heaven read more

Stopped at Thai small establishment on way out of Monterey. Their bread was fresh saw the guy dropping off the sourdough. Eggs, bacon and Pancakes with home style potatoes delicious. Price was reasonable, bathroom was clean all in all so glad we stopped owner was courteous and friendly our experience was overall good. For a small establishment the food was tasty, hot and I would eat their again, read more

This is the best American food I've ever had. The dishes are filling and delicious. Every one of these items was a knockout: Quarter of a rack of ribs with baked mac and cheese and fresh coleslaw. Stack of pancakes with overeasy eggs and home baked potatoes on the side. Breakfast burrito with a plate of fruit. Not pictured: the food was so good we grabbed lunch to go from here as well, creamy chicken alfredo pasta. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. The flavors were perfect and they had a nice collection of hot sauces and condiments on the side as well! These items plus great coffee made for a perfect brunch. The service was great. Our server was very kind and helpful. He had lots of suggestions and was able to make modifications for us! The ambiance was nice, not too busy and a calm environment. I hope to return soon! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Pancakes with syrup. Eggs over-easy. Quarter rack of ribs. Breakfast burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Wonderful service, great food, kind of pricey. We'd go back despite the cost but depending on what you order for breakfast will be over $50 for two people. read more

My husband and I drove to from LA to Monterey on June 19 , 2024. We wanted to escape the frenzy of LA driving and dining . It seemed like all of LA followed us to the crowded tourist spots. But they never found us at Rocky's Cafe. I ate a turkey Benedict with award winning Hollandaise and perfect eggs. Then I ordered fluffy pancakes with fig syrup . Best pancakes in the USA. This is a family owned and operated business. Ask the chef about his Jack Russell terrier who was the inspiration for Rocky's Cafe . Make sure his daughter , Gabby, waits on you. I have food allergies. She are! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Gabby and I with my almost finished pancake . Yep! I ate the last piece - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

we just left this Cafe. Great service great food! very family friendly! Family of six with picky eaters and kids enjoyed the food as much as us! read more

This is a little place I've passed many times and never thought to go in, but we were out and had some time to kill so we went in for breakfast. It was small,, not fancy. The service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. I had the special, crab cake benedict. It was delicious. My husband had an omelette. The thing that stood out was the freshness and quality of the food. It was just good food, not covered up by salt and butter or oil. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and perfectly put together. The coffee was good too. Overall it was a great experience. We will definitely return with friends and family. read more

Service was exceptionally great. Food was good, I'm bummed I didn't get breakfast after seeing my husbands but it was food, just not my favorite chicken sandwich but also because it was so big and messy for me, I also didn't love the breading. I also failed at pics. But no wait and the food came out quick and was good. read more

I had breakfast on my way out of town. The tiny unpretentious place was clean and the service was superb. My chilaquiles were generous and very tasty. It was comfortable and perfect for a leisurely start. Would definitely come back. read more

Rocky's Cafe - Green sauce chilaquiles with scrambled eggs. So tasty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

What's there not to like? Ohh the lack of parking that's all. Loved our waiter (wish I'd have gotten his name.) older gentleman, very sweet and attentive. There is very little parking here on the street infront of the restaurant, but I believe they cater more to the garage businesses around. The food was awesome. It's just a little place so watch carefully. We shared the special and a pancake so got completely full. I will return! read more

A true Seaside gem! The owner mingles with guests and the staff makes everyone feel welcome. Great family friendly environment. My veggie omelette was spot-on and the hash browns were perfectly crispy. Great family-friendly spot with delicious food and warm service.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Rocky's Cafe - Veggie omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

service was great...food was great too! we enjoyed ourselves so much we went back for breakfast before heading home! read more

One of many breakfast/lunch cafes in the Monterey area. My quest is to find the BEST one. This one is in Seaside. For comparison, I usually start with the Classic: Bacon, Eggs, Toast & Hash Browns. The bacon was not crisp (as requested), nor very tasty (would look far another brand/supplier); virtually no smokey flavor. English muffin was served 'soggy', even though toasted. Hash browns (cudos for including them on the menu!) were not crispy on the outside & soft in the middle (as I like them), but rather a melange of soft & crispy potatoes. Not bad, but could be much better. Eggs were eggs (small, sunny side up). SERVICE was great! AMBIENCE was simple and clean - to be expected in a sidewalk cafe. read more

1 star for service. We never got to try the food. We arrived and were seated outside, waitress brought us menus and that was the end of our contact with staff. We sat outside in the cold with a small child for almost 30 minutes, no one offered to turn the heater on or to take our orders so we left. I guess this place might be good if you don't mind waiting an hour for service. read more

Delicious food, great service and prices! We had the French toast (was not too sweet and not too buttery :) ), seafood pasta (had a lot of seafood!), and chicken sandwich (great flavors especially the toppings). I liked the way they seasoned the fries as well The servers seem to really care about doing a good job. Would go back to again. read more

I stopped in and noticed the old place was gone and this new place looks better and warmer inside. The service is A+ with a smile. The food is clean cut and fresh. Not bad or great. read more

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We were looking for a new breakfast place and tried Rocky's Cafe. I ordered the breakfast burger and wife ordered 2 eggs your way; both were cooked to perfection! We had hash browns for one side and seasoned country potatoes for the other. I couldn't decide which one I liked better. Staff and cooks were friendly and excited about the menu. All in all, a great first visit. read more

Rocky's Cafe - 2 eggs your way with seasoned country potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Back at Rocky's for some breakfast. It had become my go to place in seaside when I'm in town however today my experience wasn't the best. The French toast was Soggy af. And white girl - server was rude AF. They were slammed with customers so I went up to the counter to get a Togo box and our check. In asking for the check and requesting they remove the French toast the girl snapped I'm not your server so I don't even know what you're talking about it. Did you eat it. Does she know - granted this lady doesn't know my experience but a simple "I'll look into it or of course" would suffice! Again I've spent good money in this place and her snappy ass attitude was unacceptable. Learn some customer service read more

Great customer service. Fast service. Our sweet waiter checked in on more than 5 times. And the food was great. read more

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We stopped here for an impromptu breakfast and couldn't be more pleased with our decision. We ordered an omelette and a breakfast burrito and both were very tasty. Definitely go for the country potatoes, they're amazing. The staff was so friendly and the restaurant is clean and cute. Highly recommend. read more

An amazing breakfast find. My family first tried to get on the waitlist for The Butter House, but it was too long a wait. In that time we found Rocky's Cafe, found a parking spot and sat down immediately. Staff was wonderful and accommodating for a party of five. The menu was impressive, and tantalizing. The actual food was delicious and amazing. Presentation and quality are top noch! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Rocky's photo wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

I am beyond impressed with the service and food at Rocky's Cafe. It's so delicious like an elevated gourmet breakfast. Perfect balance of the flavors. :) read more

Rocky's Cafe - Breakfast Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Had a pretty good meal here on a first visit. The fish tacos are pretty tasty and hit the spot. Service was excellent, prices were very reasonable and the dining area was clean. Ill be back. read more

Rocky's Cafe - Fish Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Went today for breakfast and had the special pulled pork quesadilla and it was delicious! Large portion, I had to get a box ! Service attentive and friendly, will definitely go back and highly recommend this place . read more

We originally attempted the Butter House, but the wait was 45-60 mins (no thanks ) and luckily Yelp showed us this option when we searched nearby. Not only did we get right in, but the waitress who seated us immediately asked what drinks we would like upon sitting. These little things are so much more appreciated when eating out with a toddler! We had plenty of time to browse the menu but were not neglected and got our order in within minutes of sitting. The casual ambiance in the back seating area was perfect and comfortable with a kid. The food was all delicious, as well. Huevos rancheros and the waffle combo were both spot on! Great service throughout and best meal we had while visiting Monterey! We will be back next time for sure. read more

Rocky's Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Food was really great. I ordered their breakfast special which was chorizo egg omelette. I would definitely recommend you ordering their breakfast special. Our server was really nice and polite. Parking is very limited but you can park on the side of the restaurant on walk. The restaurant is really cute very family oriented. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. There is a gem inside! Great food establishment with yummy breakfast and lunch options for GREAT prices. The staff were amazing checking in on us, refills, and great conversation! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Breakfast Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

I stopped by for a bacon breakfast burrito! I enjoyed a flavorful burrito with toasty hash browns. It was so delicious! The homemade salsa was excellent and had a little kick to it. Loved it! The staff is top notch and very attentive. I will definitely be back! read more

We spent a week enjoying Monterey, the beach, and the food. The morning we left to drive home we had a flat tire and went to Rocky's Cafe while we waited for it to be fixed. By far the best breakfast we had all week. Their food and service were extraordinary. We will be back. I look forward to working my way through their menu. Their chilaquiles and shrimp omelet were fantastic. Pro-tip...staff suggested ordering chilaquiles with green sauce adding chorizo. We will definitely do that next time. read more

Had an excellent breakfast at Rocky's today. The huevos rancheros plate was delicious. Large portion, fresh ingredients. Friendly, fast, efficient service. We ate inside - small space with tables well positioned so you don't feel crowded. Outdoor seating was also available. Will definitely return. read more

Decent food for a quick bite, but extremely slow service and not worth waiting 45 mins for our order. I'll skip this place next time but we were at car week and not familiar with the area. The yelp reviews seemed decent so we decided to try it. It's basic food that you can make at home. Nothing impressive or worth waiting 45 mins for. read more

This breakfast spot was perfect for our quick stop before hitting HW1. Service was fast, friendly, and kind and the food was amazing. Would recommend any time! read more

Rocky's Cafe - Sweet French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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We are regulars here. the food is always so good, the service is spot on! The owners and Gabi are super friendly and welcoming.

You can tell that the food is going to be delicious by the way their coffee smells and tastes. Great coffee, delicious food. Had the breakfast burger, I added chorizo and the potatoes, you can get them soft or crispy and they're delicious as well with just the right amount of seasoning. Great service too. read more

Fresh food, cooked well, friendly and gracious family staff. Try the weekly specials !

The food was amazing and prices are good as well I highly recommend checking out the restaurant read more

Rocky's Cafe - Burger and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California