After the intensity of going to the Monterey Aquarium This place is nice and out of the way. All coffee is pour over. I had the decaf which was very favorable. However, barista's skill at tea could use improvement. She did not steeped the leaves enough to give flavor given the amount of water. Additionally, the barista was not very friendly when asked about the beverages and evidence an attitude of just getting our drinks out. We we the only customers. There were no other customers waiting for drinks. 5 Stars for coffee, 3 Stars for tea, and 2 starts for welcoming customers.l read more

Studio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Can this place be any more damn cute? I've always eyed this place walking along the trail, whd curiousity finally got the best of me. To be honest, I was lulled by the sweet sound of soft rock and a sign that promised a heated bench. First things first, this is a place you should only go to if you're not in a rush. They do coffee and tea pour over style. Which is awesome, but timely. They have local coffee from ACME and organic tea. This is a great place to park and get some work done. It's bike and dog friendly for people passing by. I think this will be my new spot in Monterey. Cheers! read more

Studio Cafe - The entrance sign. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

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Very nice atmosphere here. The baristas are very welcoming and helpful in describing the coffee styles. read more

Studio Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

It really is a coffee shop in a studio! I think that's so cool and very unique! No indoor seating that I am aware of but they have a really nice patio for outdoor seating which is really nice! Coffee was great and staff was super friendly and had great suggestions for us. Definitely recommend! read more

ICE CREAM ICE CREAM I LOVE THEIR ICE CREAM Btw it's Revival's which is a substore. I got the peach yogurt sorbet and it tastes hella fine, hella fresh. DID I MENTION LOCALLY SOURCED AND ORGANIX? Hoh yeah that's nice stuff. Also heated granite patio sitting area gets you that half and half yum yum. read more

Great, peaceful spot near the Acquarium and walking path. It has a heated bench and a fish pond, which I'm sorry to say my son enjoyed more than the visit to said acquarium at $100+. We got a dark chocolate tea, a dark roast coffee, and a cherry pastry and enjoyed them all very much. read more

Studio Cafe - Lovely little place with a heated bench. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Unbelievably cute coffee and tea shop owned by a father and son. They are very passionate about tea! They spent a long time chatting about the various teas and letting us smell them. :) Lovely outdoor patio and excellent vibes overall. Make sure to stop by if you finished the aquarium or are just visiting in general in Pacific Grove. read more

Studio Cafe - Chilled out patio! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

WOW WOW WOW! Courteous and good service. Ambiance was divine! sit on the heated bench! that's an experience. We had the coffee cold and hot variations and all were amazing! Had 3 different flavors of their ice cream and those were EXCELLENT! flavors were passion fruit mix sorbet, salted carmel and the chocolate. just amazing! too bad they don't sell that ice cream in The Peninsula. It was delicious! Love supporting indi locals. This one is a sure one not to miss! A+ all the way around! read more

the fcking pinnacle of coffee shops and not to be missed ESPECIALLY if you're going to the aquarium. Absolutely in my top five favorite coffee shops in the US so far. They have it all: coffee bar with attached yoga studio, recording studio, and living space for the adorable owner who is gently enthusiastic about teas and pour overs (I believe the only style they serve.) All kinds of goodies on the counter and solar-heated patio. This place was bliss, there I said it. read more

Heading to the Monterey Bay Aquarium we needed caffeine to begin our day. This was a cute and quiet hidden gem. The coffee was delicious. We tried their cornbread muffin and the Blissful Bite. I wish I had purchased two of bites it was so delicious. Outside is a heated Bench around a koi pond. Friendly and fast service. read more

Studio Cafe - Quiet and Serene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

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Popped in for a coffee after going to the aquarium, hoping for a pick me up for the long drive home. Had the Road Dog and it was pretty good, but a little bitter. For $4, I expected to be more impressed. That said, the decor is super cool and rustic, making for a less commercial feel. It's small and intimate inside, and a little hard to find, which adds to the independent coffee shop aura. If that matters a lot to you, then check out Studio. If not, Starbucks isn't too far down the road, and will save you a couple bucks on a decent coffee. read more

This coffee shop studio is one of the kind and Must go . All kinda teas and coffees hand made , all kinda cool stuff the patio has a bench warmer which I've never seen. Owner is a yoga instructor and teaches yoga on the back studio, she designed and built this place, lots of energy and prahna, if you go to Monterey, definitely check this gem out. read more

Studio Cafe - Bench warmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Over 80 varieties of delicious tea! Cozy heated bench in an outdoor garden! Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend this tea shop for a nice relaxing break. I had the plain roiboos (red bush tea), very simple and nice. Also, we had a bit of trouble locating Quock Mui -- it is across the street from the Whaling Station, then you go down a flight of stairs next to a brown shingled building. read more

Studio Cafe - Heated bench by fountain - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Great place to pick up some coffee or tea to start your day with or any time you want a little pick me up. The service is excellent, very knowledgeable & friendly. They have a fantastic loose leaf matcha green tea. Puppy dog friendly in case you are stopping by with your furry friend. read more

Best ambiance for a coffee shop that I've ever seen!! And the coffee is personalized too! The black stone seats are actually seat warmers and there is a mini fish pond right behind it!! Adorable!! Amazing!! Gorgeous plants, so well done!! Cutest coffee place for sure!! Nice staff read more

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This review is long overdue! We go down to Monterey often and I visited this cafe a few years ago. The ambience is so relaxing and their coffees and teas never disappoint. My favorite tea to get here is their Happy Tea. Love it so much I purchased a bag to take home! We stop at the cafe every time we're in the area. read more

The poor over coffee here is truly amazing. This is a gem of a coffee shop located just off of the bike path near Cannery Row. There is a very relaxing vibe to this place. Really nice out door Patio with heated concrete to sit on! Highly recommended. Don't make the mistake of passing this place up. You won't be disappointed. Try the 90 weight coffee... blows all other coffee away. read more

I don't write there a lot , but felt like I should in this case. Nice area. Heated benches. Woman that took our order nor the employees were wearing masks the entire time. I ordered a muffin and as soon as the woman handed it to me and it fell on the ground. She responded with ' ohh no, well 30 second rule, right?' Thought she would of replaced the item. Didn't think that was very good customer service at all. read more

Great location and place to grab coffee. Above average coffee but extremely rude management. We were having coffees after a long day at aquarium at their outside patio with my wife and little girl who was excited about seeing the fishes in their pond. While we were enjoying our coffee with one other couple seating across from us we were told by seems me be the owner "please keep it down because we are filming". We looked over and saw that the patio is attached to a room that the door was wide open and there was one guy filming ONE person. We felt very offended by the way SHE (older lady that works there) asked us and knowing we (specially our child) were NOT loud at all. We got up and left. Other staff who work there were nice but she was very unprofessional! read more

Great selection of teas , knowledgeable brewers , great atmosphere. My favorite tea spot when I'm in town. The reason for the three star is the management, at our last visit a lady that seemed to be the owner asked us , me my husband and my 2 year old daughter to quite down. We have a 2 year old who got excited about a fire truck siren and shouted fire truck at the moment the truck passed by and the owner told us " please quite down since we are filming an event". While there is only us in the patio I had my daughter to sit next to me and whisper. For people who have not been there, you must know that the room they hold events in is right by their patio. I recommend if you really mean to hold an event and keep the area crowd free and quite you should close your shop business or at least your patio area instead of telling your customers come shop here but be quite. This could've been a group of women or men talking and laughing loudly enjoying their drinks at the patio. Not sure if I come back! read more

So glad we found this place. It's hard to find good pour over venturing outside of our own city. We were fearing we might have to go to Starbucks. (Yes I'm a coffee snob). We've tried other spots in Monterey that we're ok but more espresso based. The ambiance was so good. The staff is amazing. read more

Pour over coffee with a cute garden area and heated stone bench outside to sit on while you wait for your carefully prepared coffee. Very relaxing spot! read more

Great spot. Heated outdoor bench. Delicious coffee. Good location near Cannery Row.

Pour over only, but some of the best coffee I've had recently. This sweet little coffee shop is just below Wave st. Outdoor heated bench, very nice environment... And you'll come back for the really good coffee. read more

Amazing hidden gem with a great pour over and inviting patio with a nice toasty HEATED BENCH. read more

Studio Cafe - Studio Cafe entrance from the Cannery boardwalk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Monterey, California

Real high end drip coffee. Delly. Smooth. Tea is excellent too. Really nice patio and great music. read more

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This quaint little cafe had amazing pour over coffee that was so smooth it didn't need anything added to it. The cafe also serves a long list of incredible teas and small treats to accompany your drinks. They have a small seating area inside as well as outside to include a heated concrete bench that is wonderful on cold days. read more

What a hidden gem! Located in the walking trail between Wave Street and Cannery Row, we found a quaint little spot that served delicious pour over coffee and various teas. They also served gluten free treats that were fresh and delicious. The owner was very welcoming and the server was also very helpful in guiding us on what to order. No only did we get delicious coffee, tea, and treats but we also got a little tour of his studio. Lastly there is actually heated concrete seating that kept us warm while enjoying the serene atmosphere of the patio and fish pond. We will definitely stop by again the next time we visit Monterey. read more

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Five stars for the heated bench outside. Plus about 50 very reasonably-priced and highly specialized teas to choose from, at $2.75 a cup. The owner and her daughter were eager to have me smell any of the dry brews I was interested in to the point of obtaining a pleasant aromatic high. Also, there's a mini zen garden with a waterfall right outside, and the whole package is nestled in a quiet little area right off the main Cannery drag. I'll be back next time I'm in Monterey, if for nothing else than the heated bench. Awesome. read more

The banana muffin was amazing, the coffee and tea delicious, and staff very helpful and friendly. Cool patio with warm stone bench, water feature and music. Definitely coming back on our next trip to the area. read more

Place is amazing. It's a studio, with a very nice room and great atmosphere. They only have pour overs, but these are great! And they also have a variety of tea. Their bench is simply amazing. Great place to hang out. read more

Fen shui your way to a great cup of java joe. Not average by any means, my friend. An eclectic place for brewed coffes and teas. Owner is laid back 70's cool and encourages you to smell blends before brewing. read more

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Excellent friendly service! Wife had the organic lemonade. Was very good.I had a pour over decaf. Very smooth taste!

This is one of the best coffee spots I have been to. In addition to the incredible coffee and fresh muffins, the service is extraordinary!!! So friendly and wonderful. I will make Studio Cafe a must on every trip to Monterey!!! read more

So cute and such a great piano! Great service and excellent coffee! Also, they've got heated granite benches!!! I'll definitely be back for fun times :) read more

Cute venue, nice location, pretty design. Pour over coffee was great. Biscotti and carrot muffin were yummy. Rooibos tea could definitely use improvement, though. The one served here was not brewed enough/had too much water to enjoy the flavor. Overall a nice experience and I would recommend. read more

Super cute Cafe/TV recording studio with a great outdoor patio with a super nice, positive vibe. Their huge HEATED CONCRETE BENCH is awesome! It's a great addition to their outdoor seating, especially during cold, foggy mornings. ALL of their fresh, made-in-house baked goods are GLUTEN-FREE! They have over 30 organic teas and serve locally roasted ACME coffee. Even make their own cold brew. Their pour-over coffee is fantastic and makes up for the fact that they don't do espresso. It's not necessary when they have coffee that good. Oh and local Revival ice cream is on hand! The owners are friendly and super environmentally conscious. This is just such a great little spot and local treasure. Definitely worth a stop by. read more

I walked in exhausted from a long day and still having to drive back to San Jose. They offered me the power glide coffee which smell of it (while brewing), i was sure I was going to love. I bought a pound and have recently run out. I just happened to get onto yelp just because i was looking for a way to get more coffee without the 2-hour drive. I recommend the Studio Cafe and especially the power glide coffee. read more

This is fresh drip coffee or tea. Off the bike path. Light to dark coffee choices. Plus at least 20 tea choices. Light snacks. Great place to take a break. Also has facilities to host wedding and other event parties up to 150 people. Check it out. read more

This was a great find amongst the hustle of the other restaurants and attractions. I loved the calm atmosphere and the owner was great in letting us try the selection and taking his time with us. Heated bench is just as fun as promised. Thanks for the great iced peach tea and chocolate peanut turtle! read more