Swamp Snacks

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! We got a huge sheet pan and picked out a ton of new to us pastries. Plus…read moresome more stuff in the counter. The lady working there was so nice and helped answer our questions. Our favorite thing was the chocolate flan cake. So damn good. 10/10

We saw them on social media featuring a Dubai chocolate croissant. So we knew we had to make a…read morestop. We went about 3 o'clock and I was a little nervous thinking they wouldn't have any selections available, but they had plenty. They offer your typical pan bread selection. But then they have the creative side, which was the Dubai chocolate croissant that we got, which was delicious. The filling was super crunchy a lot with these Dubai chocolate recipes the filling has to be perfect crunch and creamy, and that's what it was! They also had other selections like homemade pop tarts, which were hit and various flavors of cupcakes! Next time we stop, we definitely have to try to taqueria side because that looks delish!!!

Our beautiful rose decorated, sea & sand themed wedding cake. Vanilla with raspberry, absolutely delicious

Torta de milanesa con quesillo

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The spread!!

Revival Ice Cream

4.4(1.5k reviews)

8.9 km

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.

Bees Knees with Toasted Marshmallow topping

Bees Knees

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Bees Knees w/ honeycomb candy on top

Red's Donuts

4.2(178 reviews)

4.2 km

So we drove over 200 miles to Apple Hill for apple donuts and fritters and it just made my daughter…read moremiss Red's apple fritters. This is our go-to donut shop. We love the fast service especially when we're stopping to pick up a dozen or two before work. This is your old fashioned breakfast diner with donut shop at one end, always busy. Lines move fast. Street parking available as well as in the front and the back of the shop.

Food: Soft, fresh and quality donuts Service: Fast and…read moreFriendly Ambiance: Old-school vibe! Even has the option to sit at the counter or at one of the few tables too! We will be back anytime we are in Monterey!!

Red's Sign

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Inside diner

Counterpoint Coffee

4.1(208 reviews)

4.8 km

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.

Love visiting new coffee shops. Cashier/ barista was super…read moresweet and helpful The inside of this coffee shop was super welcoming and gave very zen and relaxed vibes. The two drinks we ordered were ube matcha and banana bread latte Matcha was delicious however banana bread one wasn't it.. it tasted sour for some reason and didn't taste much like banana.

Inside space

Matcha rose water lemonade

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Latte, mocha, orange white chocolate scone.

Dutch Door Donuts

4.3(516 reviews)

13.1 km

Great donuts! Went in to the shop on Saturday afternoon, and didn't have much of a wait - got a…read morenormal yeast glazed and then a chocolate covered donut (powdered cocoa). They made the donuts to order, but only took a few minutes. The normal glazed donut was crispy, chewy, and soft on the inside! The chocolate one had a really thick coating of cocoa powder though, which was a little messy and changed the texture. Would definitely recommend if you're fine with splurging $5 on a donut.

The most delicious and unique donut I have ever had! The space is cute with a few tables and bar…read moreseating for guests. When you sit at the high-tops, you can watch the employees make the donuts fresh with every order. It looks like they have seasonal flavors as well. I ordered the chocolate and glazed. The texture isn't as light as donuts usually are, but not as dense as one of those cake-batter donuts. It reminds me of a bread-like structure... almost as if you made sourdough donuts? The price for the donuts are on the higher-end side, but worth it for a nice sweet treat and especially after a heavy meal. Also had an iced mocha and it was not too bad either.

Kumquat ($5)

Half a dozen goodies

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Dulce de leche donuts

ALTA Bakery & Cafe

4.2(933 reviews)

8.9 km

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!

Inside the cafe

Chocolate strudel

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Mixed berry strudel

Monterey Donuts

4.2(272 reviews)

5.4 km

10/10 Ordered the…read moreapple fritter and ube donut, plus they threw in some freebies, blueberry donut and donut holes! The apple fritter was easily the best I've ever had. Absolute perfection, crispy on the outside with that caramelized, slightly charred sugar, and packed with soft apple pieces inside. The texture balance was unreal: crunchy edges with a soft, sweet center. The ube donut was good too, definitely on the sweeter side. If you love sweet treats, you'll enjoy it, but I personally wished the ube flavor came through a bit more to balance it out. The blueberry donut was another standout. Super soft and muffin-like with plenty of blueberry flavor throughout, plus a nice outer layer for texture. Honestly way better than a typical chain version. Donut holes were solid as well, simple, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was fast, and the baker was super friendly, hooked it up with extra donuts, which made the experience even better. The vibe was welcoming, and it's definitely a spot worth checking out. I'll be back for sure.

donuts are amazing, young girls working there…read morethere are so rude, however the owners are awesome!

Donut holes that melt in your mouth!

Basic Brunchwich w/turkey

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Blueberry Twist

Moonscoops Ice Creamery

4.0(141 reviews)

5.0 km

Exactly what I was craving for! Cravings satisfied…read more Love the rewards program! Service is always great and the place is always clean!

One of the best affogatos I've had. Traditional affogatos are served over gelato, this one is…read moreserved over soft serve, which I really enjoyed. Cute spot to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Clean with friendly service.

Delicious waffle cone and creamy Straus Organic soft serve goodness!!

We love our customers to the MOON!! Heart, MoonScoops

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MoonScoops DoubleTrouble!

The Creperie Cafe

4.9(251 reviews)

5.1 km

The Creperie Cafe is a gem! Staff is incredibly nice, as is the owner Ehab, and the crepes are HUGE…read moreand filling. I have been sampling my way through their menu since finding them a few weeks ago, and so far you can't go wrong. My 3 year old loves their Choco Monkey Boost smoothies, and I love their savory crepes. I somehow have not yet tried the sweet crepes but friends have really enjoyed them. The space is bright and clean with tons of natural light. Free Wi-Fi, chess, and other details make The Creperie a great place to work, hang out, and bring the family. I am surprised it took us so long to visit, but our family loves this spot! My only warning: Parking can be a little tricky depending on the time of the day.

Egg lovers crepe Brown sugar butter crepe…read moreHot cocoa Drizzle Dream Egg bagel All delicious and friendly staff Casual, cool atmosphere

Egg Lovers Crepe

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Strawbanana Crepe

MYO Frozen Yogurt

4.0(102 reviews)

4.5 km

This place is great. Girl working counter was awesome. She was happy to assist in samples…read more Everything is very clean and kept tidy. The yogurt was delicious. This place definitely impressed us.

Came by a little less than an hour before closing, they still had lots of toppings to choose from,…read morethe froyo selection was okay, I stuck to chocolate vanilla swirl since the other flavors they had seemed a bit sweet (green apple, cotton candy, etc.) Overall it was a nice little treat to have and although they were closing for the night the staff were still nice and chill.