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    The Press

    3.9 (536 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE PRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cinnamon and Raisin Bagel with cream cheese
    Vivian T.

    We stayed at an inn next door and decided to stop in The Press for breakfast. I got a house coffee and my husband got a latte. We both got their fresh bagels with cream cheese (they were very generous with their cream cheese!). We were able to get outdoor seating right after ordering so that was very nice.

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    Ranjan P.

    Solid little cafe, with tons of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options--everything from eggs to salad sax and sandwiches to entrees. Many coffees, though oddly, the one thing they didn't have was medium roast. Service friendly fast efficient. A beautiful outside patio and self serve coffees. By 2:pm on Saturday they had already run out of the buttermilk biscuit, and love they have a tofu veggie scramble. Prices are reasonable and portions generous.

    Best biscuit!
    Emily C.

    Went again during NYE week and again the service was so sweet and helpful! Tried the bagel sandwich and was very impressed with the consistency of the bagel - crisp on the outside with a good rise and tender and fresh crumb inside. Grabbed it to go and went to Montara to enjoy the view, the warm day (for "winter.") The breakfast burrito was outstanding and the home fries were perfectly salted and so crispy. Another great experience here! Thanks to all the hard working folks at The Press!

    Huevos Rancheros
    Steven P.

    I love their Huevos Rancheros. They make it just right: crispy, spicy, creamy and delicious!

    Stuffed breakfast burrito
    Judy V.

    Food is tasty but this place is so unorganized. They forgot to make our coffee and when asked they made it and just left it with the cashier who didn't call out of names. The crab omelet and breakfast burrito were really good but service definitely lacked.

    BLT and juice
    Alexis C.

    This would be a 3.5 but there's no half ratings. Came on a weekend for lunch and it was easy to sit outside on the patio. This place was nothing fancy, a no frills sandwich spot close to a bunch of sit down restaurants. There's no proper waitressing, you order at the register and they bring the food to you then you bus your dishes. I got a BLT and it was good, had a good size portion for what the price was. The juice was nice too, refreshing. I'd come back if I wanted to head to a quick and casual spot.

    Veggie bagel, open face & toasted with a good amount of sunflower seeds
    Yaya B.

    Love coming here early in the morning. The Press is our go to coastside breakfast destination. It's a cute little place with the coastal vibe, I love. Colorful interior, solid wooden tables, local photography displayed and up for sale... From classic American eggy breakfast offerings, bagels, bowls, sandwiches, sweet baked things, they've got it. Upon entry, you grab one of the laminated menus and then place your order at the register. There's always helpful and friendly staff. Decide if you'd like indoor & outdoor seating. I love the coffee bar with at least six different kinds to choose from. My favorite are their scones: large, substantial but light. If you see the lemon rosemary an available, try it. Parking on the surrounding streets has never been an issue.

    Outdoor ambiance
    Cielita C.

    Such a cute breakfast/brunch spot. Came on a weekday morning and parking was pretty easy. I like how you order first befote sitting down. The food was actually flavorful, I wish they served it a little warmer since the food was room temp when we got it. Overall, we still enjoy the food and ambiance of the restaurant itself. Nothing too fancy, it reminds me more of your friendly neighborhood food spot.

    Biscuits and gravy in a bowl.

    Standing in line I believe I saw a plate with biscuits and gravy. Looked good. So I ordered that. I added two eggs over medium. It came in a bowl and had the eggs on top. No big deal, I moved the eggs to the plate. But the biscuits and gravy were all mixed together into a sort of stew. I couldn't eat it as it was so soggy. One employee asked if I was going to eat it and I said no. He just walked away. I needed a to go order as well. Ordered waffles and fruit. I ordered French toast for me since I didn't eat the biscuits and gravy. I get back to our AirBnB and there is no syrup or butter. I had to drive back to get syrup. They apologized and offered me a free pastry. I think there is potential here, but they absolutely missed the mark multiple times.

    Bagel breakfast sandwich
    Olivia B.

    I'm not sure why this place is so always crowded. The breakfast sandwich had entirely too much cream cheese, the egg was overcooked and really dry, and the bagel was pretty tough. I am not a coffee drinker, but my parents had coffee here and said it tasted really burnt. I also had a chai tea latte, which wasn't too bad, but definitely on the sweeter side. I live up the street and I haven't been back.

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    Shannon A.

    Went here on a Sunday morning, we were able to be seated promptly. You order at the counter here; the staff brings food and there are bins to put your plates in. We got the breakfast burrito x2 (shareable) and Greek omelet (along with a chocolate muffin and cinnamon roll). Breakfast burritos are sizeable and really tasty- enough for 2 people to share. The omelet was nice and hearty, the potatoes cooked to perfection. For the price point, the amount of food you receive is definitely worth it.

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    Emina S.

    very busy on a cloudy Sunday morning! pretty good breakfast overall -- loved the huevos rancheros and super crispy potatoes. biscuits were a little thick + really didn't like that I placed my order over the phone but still had to stand in a long line of people ordering to pay and pick up (separate area for that would be nice)! My partner's veggie omelet was massive. Big fan of the Mexican breakfast options and menu in general. Lots of breakfast classics. they also serve lunch after 11:30 A.M. self serve coffee station, many GINORMOUS baked goods on display, fresh bagels available daily.. a neighborhood favorite it seems. Will note: when I went (Feb 2025) there was a $2 up-charge for any dish with eggs which is absolutely egregious when I've seen them in stock everywhere around the city. Suppliers may differ, sure, but it's the principle. Will not return until they get rid of that ridiculous fee

    Assorted Pastries

    I placed a custom order of 60 assorted pastries for our school's staff appreciation week. The Press was very easy to communicate with and happy to accommodate our order. They let me select exactly how many of each pastry we wanted. We got 10 ham & cheese croissants, 10 almond croissants, 10 blueberry muffins,10 lemon almond poppyseed muffins, 5 apple strudels and 5 scones. They boxed the pastries nicely and even helped me carry them to my car. The staff were very excited to have such a nice assortment of gourmet pastries. I'd highly recommend The Press for your custom pastry orders!

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    8 years ago

    Love love love - handmade with care, great service, and wonderful place to spend some time.

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    10 years ago

    Food and coffee is great. A comfy and welcoming little spot by the ocean. French Vanilla coffee and bagel with lox are highly recommended!

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    Great food, we ordered the breakfast burrito and chicken panini. Also love the variety of coffee they have.

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    10 years ago

    Great little place... We went there for breakfast and loved it. Quickly made food, and delicious coffee. Will go again!

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    9 years ago

    Great place. Coffee 5 stars. Customer service 1 star. I hate grumpy people with my coffee!

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    9 years ago

    Wow, what a gem! Had a tuna sandwich and tomato soup. Both stellar and beyond expectation. Best of all, no line!

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    Good food, good size portions and great coffee! It's nice to have a variety of coffee to choose from.

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    Great place with Lots of variety. Seating inside and out. One the best breakfast burritos I've had. Out bagel was great too

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    I can see why it's a favorite of the local folk. Many walk to it. Cash and credit accepted. Walking distance to the beach as well.

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    great people, perhaps the best breakfast burrito I have ever had and a fantastic bran muffin. And I can be picky....

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    4.5(92 reviews)
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    Really enjoyed my experience here. Went for tea with a friend on a weekday afternoon and it was…read moresurprisingly busy. We made reservation ahead of time- you need one to be seated inside. Walk ins get patio which is cute too, but on a cold day like today was, probably not the best seating. We ordered tea for two. It comes with two pots of tea, four sandwiches, two scones, a salad, and few other sweets. Our selection: * Tea: Belle & At the Copa- we liked both * Sandwiches: cucumber, curried chicken, ham (written in order of my preference) * Scones: cranberry pistachio rosemary & french toast- both good and come with lemon curd, cream, and jam preserves Salad was meh. It should probably be replaced by some other savory item like a quiche maybe? Sweets were okay- the purple cookie didn't look appetizing but wasn't bad. I would still prefer less food coloring. Fruit skewer was good. Hostess was sweet- personally greeting everyone and chatting with them. Even shared some tidbits about the teacups with us. The place is small and can feel crowded and noisy with tables packed in so closely, there's barely room to walk in between.

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