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    The Power Plant Coffee

    4.3 (262 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nicole D.

    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.

    I HAD to!
    Rick P.

    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.

    Outdoor sign
    Lyn N.

    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.

    Matcha Latte ($6.75)
    John D.

    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.

    Great place to hang about
    Guy C.

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

    Rachel T.

    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.

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    Mara C.

    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?

    Lox sando and coffee
    Monty H.

    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.

    watered down expensive drinks :(
    Trinity C.

    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.

    Annette R.

    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.

    Repurposed chair!
    Loren P.

    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.

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    Love your coffee. May I purchase some online?

    They use a local coffee roaster by the name of Acme Coffee in Seaside, CA. If the Power Plant doesn't offer online, you can certainly find it from the roaster.

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