Awesome stop on the way to Monterey. Cute cafe with plenty of indoor seating and a really nice outdoor patio. Lots of cute plants and tchotchkes to peruse and buy as well. Waited about 15 minutes in line and 10-15min to get the hot food. We got the roasted mushroom sando, salted vanilla cold brew, and an olallieberry crimp. The salted vanilla cold brew was refreshing and delicious. It was my first time learning what olalliebeery is (a type of blackberry) and eating a "crimp": essentially a linzer cookie in muffin form. The crimp was perfectly baked, with nicely browned edges and fluffy interior; the dollop of olalliberry jam added both a bit of sweetness and tartness. The mushroom sando was so good, and I would definitely order it again. Everything from the bun (fluffy, buttery, well-baked) to the heaping pile of roasted, saucy mushrooms (so savory and generous), down to the luscious scrambled egg at the bottom was an A+ experience. No notes. read more

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Stopped here on our way out of town 1 coffee and 1 smoothie was 15 expensive They were good But I get it only coffee shop around Its cute inside lots of plants and other items for sale Games to play if you want to as well read more

Super cute interior with plants, apparel and goodies for sale. Expect slow service, took 30min on a Sunday morning. They do have togo items in fridge. - Avocado toast : the avocado was a little unripe so overall had no flavor. Pickled onions were a nice touch. Still needed more salt/flavor despite the everything seasoning, probably because of the unripe avocado read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

We came here by accident on a whale watching trip we made to Moss Landing and we fell in love with the coffee and the pastries my family really enjoyed the bear claw and the cinnamon roll. I love that they have gluten free options, I was able to enjoy the coffee cake muffin. We came back one week later and I got yo try their gluten freee blueberry muffin and it was also outstanding. Can't wait for our next trip! read more

love the vibe of this place! Been here a few times when it was a smaller location. The expanded space is so great! The line was long and waited 30 minutes for a drink. Drinks weren't labeled with names so it was confusing and there wasn't anywhere to wait (in view). Got a gluten free muffin and it was delicious. My strawberry matcha was really sweet but was a good treat. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Divina gets my poo poo service award. I received attitude with my coffee this morning after having paid $17 with tip to Divina, the friendly looking but NOT counter person. My wife informed me that she received some also. She straight up pissed me off when she gleefully pointed to where the lids were knowing the challenge it presented after having asked for "no room" for sugar or cream. Let's put the lids where customers can not play a carnival game by trying to move yo the brim hot coffee 25' to where the life's are. If for no other reason other than so people felony burn themselves with this oddity. We love the store but today, your counter person. Threw ice on our 8th trip in. Everyone else we've encountered has treated us kindly. Divina did not. Had to take a star. read more

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My second time stopping by this cute coffee shop. Their coffee is amazing and I tried their blueberry muffin, which was delicious. It was probably the best muffin that I had ever. They sell plants and other cute stuff. Now they also have a wine area and I'll come back to have some wine. The service was Al's great. I really recommend visiting this place! read more

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Cute coffee shop. I was in town for my birthday weekend with my best friends. We were in need of some lattes and pastries. I'm so glad we came across this place. That particular day we came, it was like an event so there was a dj. He was spinning those records with some great music selection. The employees were super friendly too. I also purchased some merch. They had independent local artists that sold hoodies and what not. I liked this place so much, I came the next day as well. read more

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As Matcha as Possible FYI they are currently closed due to a fire, but expect to re-open soon. Here's the latest update from their website: "UPDATE 6/7/25: The Power Plant is still closed. One month in, and we are still working with insurance companies to get started on the cleanup and repairs. Hoping we can be open in early July! Thank you for all your support!" Now on to my better late than never review: Charming little café and plant store located right off Hwy 1 in Moss Landing that's been in operation since 2020. The Good: *They sell Gizdich Farm pies! *Sandwiches, toasts, and many grab-and-go items, like breakfast burritos, as well as a full compliment of coffees and teas. *As mentioned above, you can bring a new friend home with you from their plant store. *They're also a bookstore and a apothecary *Friendly service *My matcha latte was delicious and well-crafted *Outdoor area to enjoy your drinks and food *Huge parking lot The Meh: *Outdoor area was kinda noisy due to the proximity of the highway The Ugly: *Trying to get back on the freeway can be a bit challenging, depending on the traffuck. *See the above fire that closed this place--temporarily! Conclusion: Great place to stop and get caffeinated while cruising the PCH. read more

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Found another excuse to take photos early morning of the wildlife and warm up with a smooth coffee .. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Great place to hang about - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

My baseline for a good coffee joint is just plain old coffee. If the coffees good - the other coffee drinks are generally good, and Power Plant is no exception. Excellent coffee from Acme I believe, but could be mistaken. Treats are good, store is pretty groovy. More of a shared workspace now than a store, good place to chill and get the laptop out. Haven't tried the food truck yet. Staff is always super colorful. What they lack in enthusiasm they make up for is great latte's. I don't go places to have my ass kissed - so it's nice. Straight forward, no fluff, good coffee and groovy atmosphere. read more

Coffee is strong. Ambience is on point and they have cute sweatshirts and hats for sale if you're in the area stopping in.

Came by to check it out! Super cute ambiance and they have a variety of drinks, foods, and other plants! Service was kinda slow, but everything we made to order. read more

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I travel hours to Moss Landing every year and now I have this place to stop at. The service, coffee, and food are always incredible. I wish I could take all my loved ones here. I sing praises of this place to everyone I meet, and unfortunately NO OTHER COFFEE SHOP HAS SATISFIED ME SINCE. This place has all other coffee shops beat by a long shot, and I am so grateful that I got to experience it first hand. The ambiance is so beautifully crafted and lively. I highly recommend to stop here if you have a chance. read more

This small gem of a highway stop is not to be missed. As you travel along Hwy 1 and are approaching Moss Landing from the South be sure to pull in and check out this newly renovated cafe which has arisen from the ashes after having suffered a slow burning fire. Along with the stigma of the now famous lithium storage battery fires last year. Now the focus is more on being a high end cafe/restaurant serving wine and beer. As opposed to a coffee and to go food gift shop. There is a very cool vibe here with friendly staff such as Olivia who took my order and Jess who made my crostini with some of the creamiest goat cheese I was ever blessed to taste. Incredible, more like a swirly dessert. And the crunch of the crustini was perfection, along with the roasted walnuts. Truly a taste sensation. I also enjoyed a nicely brewed chai latte with the loveliest hint of sweetness. I enjoyed my food and beverage while chilling under the projected scenes of surfing and tropical beaches in amongst all the beautiful plants. You feel like you are outdoors and the colors and art come together to create a very soothing atmosphere. I was very relaxed and could sense a very real presence of peace. Let's be honest, you just wanna hang out there; especially on a rainy day. I'm looking forward to trying some of their specials and sampling the small bites when I am longing for a culinary experience of the highest quality. The prices are typical for the area as my bill came to $30.00 including the tax and tip. I tried to capture the essence of the place in my photos, but you need to come and experience it for yourselves. What are you waiting for? read more

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Great coffee shop with some fun seasonal drinks and great toasts/sandwiches. I got the pumpkin spice chai and "lox sando," very calm environment with tons of plants and plenty of seating. Free WiFi and definitely welcomes those who come to do homework or papers on their laptops. It was a lil busy when I got there but they're very good about making drinks/food quickly. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Lox sando and coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

This coffee shop has a great aesthetic and lots of beautiful plants! However, the drinks and food are overpriced and underwhelming. I ordered a strawberry matcha for $7.50 and it was watered down and chalky. Definitely not high quality or worth the expensive price point. The cashier was also pretty unfriendly to me. This used to be one of my favorite places to come visit, but I don't think I will be back as of now unfortunately. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - watered down expensive drinks :( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

I've seen this every time, along the coast and my boyfriend was able to drive me! Woo! A little confusing at first, as we thought it was just coffee, then we saw two sides! One side is where the cafe is, and the other side has wines and I think some beers. It was a great quick stop! I got a banana mocha, my boyfriend got a s'mores cold brew I think! Definitely will be back! read more

It is a great place to get work or schoolwork done. The space is comfortable, calm, and easy to focus in. The coffee is good and the staff is friendly. There are only two power outlets, so come with a charged device or bring a wireless charger. Lunch hours are usually the busiest, especially on Fridays, so earlier hours are better if you want it quieter. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Fantastic place with fantastic service. Love the drink selection as well. Beautiful little spot in Moss Landing that is great for studying or just catching up with friends. read more

The cutest coffee shop with adjoining plant store right on Hwy 1 that you HAVE to stop at! Not only does the Power Plant serve coffee and tea, but they also have quick bites for you to enjoy. The coffee shop connects to the most zen plant store next door with additional seating nestled amongst what seems like endless pots of beautiful, healthy plants. We came here after lunch so we did not order any food, but wanted a quick afternoon pick-me-up. I went for the seasonal banana latte while my husband got the blueberry mint iced tea. Both drinks were reasonably priced for the location and what I am used to paying for drinks nowadays. Service was fast and our drinks were ready in less than 10 minutes. The blueberry iced tea was super minty and refreshing, while my banana latte was very banana-y while retaining the coffee flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed my latte. We spent some time browsing the plant store and also took note of the expansive outdoor seating (so dogs are welcome outside). While we did not purchase anything from the store itself, we really liked the vibe of The Power Plant and would love to return the next time we are in the area. read more

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The atmosphere of this place was so relaxing with all the plants in their store. It was fun to peruse the local, eco-conscious products. My fiancé and I ordered the mocha latte, matcha latte, lox sandwich, caprese salad, and salted chocolate chip cookie. Our drinks were great paired with the cookie. The lox sandwich was stuffed with salmon which was filling. Though on the pricier side, I would still recommend this place if you're in town. There are some indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy the Moss Landing weather. * It is rather difficult to get into the parking lot depending on which way you're coming from. read more

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This café, to be honest, is expensive, and we are from the Bay Area. Let's get that out of the way. However, it is absolutely charming and filled with care and quality. We had great espresso drinks and tried four of their baked goods--all excellent and generously sized muffins, cinnamon roll, and caramel blondie. Definitely get them heated up to get the fresh out of the oven feel. For parties more than two, the outside seating is best. There are big tables and benches, with some in an area protected from the wind to make it possible in the winter. Indoors is a gift shop filled with plants, candles, cookbooks, and tasteful gifts. It is well curated with local and California-made products. read more

I love coming to the power plant for coffee and all of my plant needs. They have great pastries and amazing coffee. It is so nice to roam around the plant side of the store. There are so many neat things that you will find here. This is a must visit if you are in Moss Landing. They have a wonderful seating area that is amazing for getting work done. There is plenty of outdoor seating as well but it might be too chilly in the morning. Their breakfast sandwich is splendid and definitely recommend getting that. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Cute ambiance. Good service. Yummy cookies. Seasonal lattes offered. Honey almond matcha! read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Dulce de leche latte & iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Great !!! Coffee and pastries, My wife and I drive by frequently this time we decided to stop in staff was super friendly the place was so clean and the coffee !!! On point !! So if your driving by and think do i really want to spend money trying and new place well Yes yes you do ! I'm pretty picky about my coffee and I'm sure we all hate trying a new spot to get burnt milk and old pre grounded expresso beans. My coffee was perfect same with my wife and kids and the pastry was so good also fresh.. So all in all stop in support local coffee shops. read more

Inside the cafe was beautiful, with all kinds of plants and seating options. The coffee and pastries I would say were ok but not fresh. Definitely worth going for the vibe though read more

Overall wasn't thrilled with the quality of the food here. This place had been on our list for a while, as we've passed it on Highway 1 for years now. So we decided to stop on the way south for some coffee and breakfast. The coffee was okay, but I thought the breakfast itself really wasn't great, and was both far too salty, with stale-tasting ingredients. The staff was very nice, and of course the environment was great, but I can't say I'd try this place for the merits of the food. read more

This was the cutest spot imaginable! Eye candy galore and deliciousness in the cafe as well. To drink we tried a lavender latte and cold brew. The cold brew was just average and the ladies in the cafe were not very friendly, but lavender latte was bomb! Yummm. Would recommend. The banana bread was good according to my son, and the warmed cinnamon roll was super tasty. Delicious caramel corn. I had the cucumber quinoa salad and it was everything! Loved it. Perfection! We had to take home souvenirs from the boutique area! They had a toy section so my boys picked a stuffed animal seal, and bat and ball. I left with a cute tote from Morocco. Elise was so cute and super helpful! She enhanced our great experience in the shop. Thank you, Elise!! So jealous of your green thumb! Stunning plants, stellar experience. read more

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The Power Plant Coffee is a weekly stop for my walking group. I have iced chai and it is delicious and refreshing. They also have a variety of pastries and other eats. I recommend a stop here anytime you travel through Moss Landing. read more

Atmosphere is great love how peaceful it is, great little get away~ But why three stars? Matcha is 7.50... girl for milk lightly flavored of matcha is insane. It's just milk with ice and a little bit of matcha. Maybe if it was like 2-3$ I could justify it. Maybe get something else. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

The Power Plant is an unexpected oasis right off of Highway 1 -- it's a hip coffee shop with a plethora of plants and immaculate vibes; great for working or catching up with friends. Would give this place 3.5/5 stars due to slow service (waited at least 20 minutes in line on a Sunday morning) and drink quality, but rounding up to 4 stars. The chai latte I ordered was on the weaker side and was overpowered by milk; would not order again. NOTE: The parking lot is VERY difficult to enter and exit. This isn't exactly a cafe that you can spontaneously go to or casually stumble across; it's fast and furious while crossing high-speed traffic. If you're whizzing down Highway 1, you need to make a split-second executive decision to quickly pull into the parking lot upon seeing the "Power Plant" sign in the distance, or you'll miss it in a blink of an eye, with no hope of turning around. Make plans in advance to come here! read more

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Service is lacking. Not friendly and the vibe feels like we are bothering them. Employees dont seem happy or willing to be helpful especially when they made a mistake. Busy, not exactly efficient and music is way too loud. Great food but not necessarily worth the wait on a busy weekend. Unfortunately as a local, i may not be coming back. read more

Definitely more pricier for drinks and food (smaller portions). But delicious and beautiful place. Everyone is nice and friendly. Beautiful pit stop or place to come and work. Wi-fi is great. Love it here. This would be a great place to stop off HWY 1. Like if you're headed to Monterey or Big Sur from the Bay, add this to places to stop. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California

Finally got to try this place out for my first time recently. I stopped by to get some work done and a hot chocolate. Staff were very nice, helpful, and patient. I just ordered a hot chocolate which was pretty good. I loved the inside, there is plenty of seating to get work done or to just enjoy your food/ drinks. There is also outdoor seating available. It is also a plant shop which makes the experience more enjoyable. I really liked being surrounded by plants while I worked! There is plenty of parking too. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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I've performed once for their open mic and it went great! I never got to meet the owner however. (But I heard he's not that good a person). Yesterday, I was supposed to perform here for a show we locked in and organized weeks prior, had advertising/promo/flyer etc, and once I showed up, and everyone I invited started to come by, apparently the employees had no idea of the performance and the owner told them they have to close by 7:30PM, even though I was set to perform at 8:00PM. I, as well as everyone I invited, was met at the door with a rude and resounding, "uhh we are closing? You guys need to leave." They had NO IDEA. I've never felt so disrespected before. And the guy who organized it, said the owner told us we had until 8:30PM, but the owner told his employees to shut it down at 7:30PM. Terrible customer service, scratch that, terrible people skills/being a decent human being. Sucks because it's such a nice venue, too bad the people don't match the atmosphere. To what could have been grand read more

Best place for a matcha! Nice rich matcha flavor, they never overdo syrups and other added flavors. Beautiful balance and great quality!! Thank you! read more

One of my favorite places and glad they reopened. They have live jazz on the weekends and more food options now. read more

Temporarily closed. It's a long drive so can you update your hours here too? The matcha is good but they did run out last time so I hope everything gets itself sorted soon read more

If you are looking for a place to study, take in art, take in the greenery, this place has it all. It was the first time spotting this local coffee shop that serves multiple purposes. Located in front of the Power Plant, it is the middle between Santa Cruz and Monterey. Coffee, pastries and food items address every dietary need possible. I brought the whole family and each had something that caught their eye. I had a traditional drip coffee but the persimon toast was spectacular. A great combination of savory and sweetness in a lightly toasted bread. This will be a mandatory stop every time we visit the Central Coast. There is a store attached selling local products with an abundance of plants. Great, welcoming staff ready to assist as needed. read more

The Power Plant Coffee - Great place to study - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Moss Landing, California