A staple in this community for ages and always the freshest, most delicious everything. CS is more…read morethan coffee but community and culture. Every order is treated with care & artistic vision, as is the merch. Thankful they exist.

Stopped by Captain + Stoker and really enjoyed it. The matcha latte was DELICIOUS, best matcha yet!…read moreI subbed oat milk and a little vanilla sweetener and it was perfect. Service was quick and friendly, and parking was super easy with plenty of open spots nearby. When I got there there was no line at all, but by the time I left there was a line out the door, which definitely says something. I didn't try the food this time, but everything coming out looked amazing. Looking forward to going back!

I visited at the recommendation of a friend. I was headed to Carmel and decided to stop for…read morebreakfast. There was quite a line early Saturday morning. It didn't look like it died down which is awesome for this business. I believe I waited 20-30 minutes in line before I reached the display case. There were so many delicious things to choose from, it was a challenge to decide! I opted for a croissant sandwich, a blue corn cookie, and some sweet treats for the beach. I also ordered a seasonal latte, I believe it was cherry chocolate with oat milk less sweet. There's a nice outdoor seating area with many tables in chairs. Since the weather was nice we decided to stop and eat for a bit. The ambience was very nice and calm. The food was delicious and their house made pickles were fantastic. They were crisp, fresh, and complimented the turkey sandwich so well. The blue corn cookie was very interesting and reminiscent of a tortilla chip. I'd definitely come back here if I were in the area.

Charming bakery and cafe with plenty of outdoor seating in the back connecting garden…read more Nice flaky, buttery dough on their pastries. Latte was decent, not too bitter or acidic and it was creamy They try a lot of variations for pastries, both savory and sweet! The savory danish was really tasty and there was some pickled / citrus component that added more depth and made it super interesting to eat! The salmon croissant was alright, had a really nice flaky crust but the filling tasted kinda gamey , would've been nice to have another component to balance it out. Cookies were niceeeee the buckwheat choco cookie had nice amounts of sea salt and was like a brownie texture on the inside. Choco chip cookie was thin and crispy on the outside with chocolate blobs spread around, quite sweet though There was a line going out the door but only had to wait around 15 min!

Ashley and the barista team made total 5 star worthy drinks. The service and atmosphere also an A+!read more

What an incredible coffee houses. The design and the…read moremerchandise is so on point. This is an incredible brand with the most luxurious deep roasted coffee with no bitter aftertaste. Fab bakery selection. Nice polite staff. Be prepared to stand in line on the weekends. Simply lovely. A must.

Cute little coffee spot, they are very friendly and their coffee is delicious. Definitely our new…read morespot for a quick pick me up while in Monterey.

Lovely cafe! Quick, good service, great ambiance, and tasty pastries and coffee!…read more This place is a vibe and I love all of the decor! We didn't try any of the hot food like their burritos so I can't say if they're good but the New York crumb cake was just what I expected, simple, not too sweet, and moist! It went perfectly with my caramel macchiato which was piping hot, not too milky nor too sweet! We'll be back! Overall, very solid cafe and great spot to grab a small bite and beverage!

We found ourselves with some time to kill in between meetings on a trip to Monterey. This place…read morelooks cute and my husband and I are both readers so we decided it would be a no-brainer to stop by. The bookstore section is kind of small, but it is nicely decorated and organized. There's a large children's section that I appreciated and the plethora of plush puppets was something I had never seen before. They had several items that were gift varieties like candles and stationary and crayons, etc. It's attached to a coffee shop so if you wanted to grab a book pay for it and then grab a coffee, you could actually sit and read for a bit.

I love the vibe here at Bookworks, but the Wifi is very poor here. Every time I come to get coffee…read moreand work, I end up finishing my drink as fast as I can, and heading down the street to other places with Wifi. There are folks living here who simply need 21st century pipes. For example, if you're doing university work with Stanford and want to get away from Hopkins. But the Wifi here is from the 1990s. If you don't need reliable wifi, Bookworks is amazing. The food, the service, the bookstore, everything. Unfortunately, living in a "connected" world, I can only give it 3 stars, as cafes are workplaces now.

Great little coffee shop located directly off the walking/biking/ running path in Cannery Row. Very…read moregood coffee drink selection and some nice treats as well. Pleasant service in a nice, comfortable environment. Loved the heated bench in the garden. Will return when in the area.

Needed an afternoon caffeine pick me up and this place was perfect. They are not very big but their…read moreoutdoor patio area is so nicely decorated and very zen like. They had a water feature with some fish and a few tables and chairs. Some patrons chatted, read books, or laid on the stone bench around the water feature/fountain to enjoy the sun. Got an iced peach black tea and a hot chai and the quality of the tea leaves were great. Tea had great flavor and the employees were friendly. It's prom season and they were set up for some type of event. Def a cute place to grab a snack and cup of coffee or tea.

Parker Lusseau Pastries is an absolute hidden gem! The ham and cheese croissant (warmed up) is the…read morebest one I've had! Also love their macarons, apple galette, and croissant- whether it's butter, chocolate, and almond, you can never go wrong! Great service is always happily provided by the staff. Cozy little patisserie alongside the postal service. They have outdoors tables and chairs and street parking.

We were recommended this bakery by a friend who visits Carmel often and really loves it, so we were…read moreexcited to try it while visiting from Texas too. It's a small shop, and since I wasn't sure yet if I wanted a pastry, I ordered a coffee first while my husband looked at the case. One of the women behind the counter told me, "Usually you order pastries first and then we get the coffee at the end." The way it was said immediately made me feel uncomfortable, like I was somehow doing something wrong. I apologized and explained we weren't from here and I wasn't even sure yet if I wanted anything else. Their tone changed after that and became much friendlier, which honestly made the interaction feel even more awkward. My husband ended up ordering pastries, including a chocolate croissant for me, and both the latte and croissant were good. Sometimes the experience matters just as much as the food. It's hard to fully enjoy a place when your first impression made you feel unwelcome. I truly wanted to love this spot because it came so highly recommended as she visited it daily, but I left feeling more embarrassed than excited to return.

Pleasant and inviting place near my hotel. I've a standard morning meal and Plumes Coffee House…read moreprepared 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.

Excellent Mexican Mocha! Great way to start the day. Pairs great with one of their croissant…read morebreakfast 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.

This is it. Varied and various choices to indulge from. Staff was able to help me curate a half…read moredozen of their classics. I was lucky and he also let me try the dried fruit candy and it was the best. They offer boxes of all different sizes and styles so you can take back a gift. You cannot leave without bakalava, i was able to enjoy some with ice cream ghardelli and it made for an amazing combo. Just stop by before your aquarium trip or walk to the beach. Parking is abysmal but if youre able to walk by you have to take some home. There are seating options but they are rather tight but quite the experience considering the vast decor.

Avoid this establishment. Not only is it overpriced, but the owner is incredibly rude and hostile…read more They have a sign stating "No PUBLIC Restrooms,, (implying paying customers could), after sitting down and spending $50 on coffee and pastries, I politely asked to use the restroom as a paying customer. The owner flat-out said no with extreme rudness. When I reminded him that I was a paying patron, and his reply could have been more settle he took off his glasses, stepped up aggressively, and snapped, "NO Restroom!", When I told him his behavior was uncalled for, he had the nerve to claim I was the rude one for mentioning how much money I had just spent. The owner has terrible manners and zero customer service skills. Don't waste your money here.

Such a good ice cream shop - a bit of a line on Saturday afternoon but they move fast! We wanted to…read moreget their tasting flight since it's comparable to a triple scoop in price but it's only available M-F 12-5pm. They don't offer samples but said they will replace any flavors you dislike. We got their bees knees (a classic, must get), the coffee blonde (excellent), and pistachio (I didn't really like it as much). She was weighing the bowl as she scooped and would top off to make sure it was the right size. Would definitely come back!

There was a very long line when we arrived at 9:30pm but it moved at a good pace. I think it only…read moretook about 40 minutes to get to the front of the line. Thankfully it's a cute street with cute lights so it was a vibe. Sadly, they don't allow taste testing of flavors but they said that they would replace your order if you don't like what you ordered. Still, it would be nice to be able to test it, maybe limit it to 2-3 flavors per person? I really wouldn't want to get back in line. The flavors I got to try were quite good. The Bees knees is award winning, so we felt like we had to get that but it was very underwhelming. While in line they were playing a video showing how they made their ice cream from scratch, and there was this crunchy dessert they broke into smaller pieces and mixed in with this ice cream, but I could not taste it. Plus the honey was so subtle. It felt more like a vanilla ice cream for the majority of the time. It still is a nice clean light flavor, but it would have been nice to pull the honey flavor forward a bit more. We also tried the eucalyptus mint chip which also had a light crisp flavor, mint was not too overpowering and the eucalyptus scent hit your nose first before you finish with the cooling mint. Exactly as advertised. Good if you like this combo of scent and flavor. My mom got the cold brew coffee and wow was that really good. If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy it. Not too bitter, very balanced. My sister, sister's husband and kids also got ice cream, but I can't recall which flavors. They seemed to really enjoy it so all in all, the whole family loved this ice cream night. Overall, very pleased with quality and service. Would come back and try again.