Well we're back again, and what a culinary experience. The food never disappoints. And as always packed. Service of course amazing. The owner let me take a photo of her. She's phenomenal! Everything she does is a gift. read more

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I really wanted to like Wild um because the menu looked like it had a number of vegetarian and vegan options. Alas, I don't think I'll be going back. I was interested in the half and half where you can get half a sandwich and a small bowl of soup or small salad, but when I asked what the soup of the day was and whether it was vegetarian or not the server was unable to answer and didn't offer to find out. I ordered a half vegetarian sandwich and the pesto salad. The sandwich didn't have any tomatoes and was pretty bland. But the salad was a real disappointment as it appeared less than fresh. There was something that looked like caramelised onions but I honestly wasn't sure what they were. There wasn't much pesto and the noodles looked off--like some of them had started to go bad. The whole thing looked like it had been in the cooler for a week. My friend ordered The Natural, a salad of oven roasted vegetables. It was ok he said but pretty flavourless. This place has the potential to be a place where vegans, vegetarians and ethical meat eaters could dine in a party together, but I can't recommend it. read more

The chai was perfect, not too sweet at all, but not bitter, either! The veggie breakfast burrito was very good. I will definitely order from here, again. :) But, the person in charge of pricing should double check their work. The quiche lunch with a side salad is listed as $77.09. read more

This is a cute cafe offering indoor and outdoor seating, a restroom located around the corner of the building in the courtyard (accesssible using a code), and easy street parking right in front of the eatery on a lovely holiday morning. Guests put their name on the waitlist at arrival (their sign-in tablet uses the Yelp waitlist, so technically you can sign-in on Yelp in advance). Our quoted wait time for two people was "1-11 minutes" on New Year's Day. Service was excellent, the staff incredibly friendly and professional. We ordered the smoked fish platter, buttermilk cakes combo with overeasy eggs and chicken apple sausage, iced mocha, and hot tea. The pancakes were certainly fluffy and buttery as described on the menu, but that's cuz I asked for extra butter on the side (note, they didn't have sugar-free syrup available). The sausage and eggs were cooked perfectly. The smoked fish plate was tasty as well, made up of a nice mix of ingredients, a delicious bagel of choice, and fresh fruit. I liked the place and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a nice brunch spot in Monterey. read more

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We had joined the waitlist online and arrived. Since it's a weekend, the place was packed! Not a problem. However while waiting for about 5-10 minutes, one of the lady said we had to manually join the waitlist as their devices weren't functioning correctly. We put our names down and then another lady told us it would be about 30minutes to an hour wait. Okay. We hang around a little outside the place since it's packed inside. In the corner of our eyes another woman arrives. Goes in for a few minutes comes out to her group and say "they said we can be seated right away". Excuse me? Is this how a business is nowadays? The lady that told us 30 minutes to one hour comes out cleaning the table for the other group and doesn't even look us in the eye. NEVER coming here again. Utterly disgusted. read more

Creating community through food. Wild Plum Cafe's motto, stenciled on their plate glass window, speaks to everyone. As soon as you walk in, you're part of the community of breakfast and lattes and deliciously fresh muffins. Their pumpkin muffin and chocolate chip muffin are rich and moist, and so incredibly fresh you'll feel like your grandma just slapped them. My caramel latte is decadent and made with whole milk. I love that they fly the American flag. Outdoor seating is comfortable and dog friendly. Service is great! We've already been checked on twice. We're here in Monterey on vacation, and I can already see coming back tomorrow and trying two more different pastries. read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Pumpkin muffin and chocolate chip muffin on the sundae before Thanksgiving - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Service and ambience was great! Very nicely appointed. Great location close to many hotels. Pastries were excellent. However, the food was so so. Ambience was great. Staff very friendly and attentive. Quick service. Food a little over priced. read more

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Latte was good even though I had to remind them to make it - breakfast sandwich is a dry brick, almost unable to eat without taking apart and I also had to ask them if it was ready, it was and sat there while I sat there read more

Had a yummy breakfast at The Wild Plum Cafe & I was mighty impressed. I had never been and had heard great things, it did not disappoint. They had a variety of tasty menu options including vegan and vegetarian options. The staff was super friendly and the meals came out fairly quickly. Cute indoor space too! They have a great selection of coffee drinks and pastries (big sizes!). I will definitely be returning. read more

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Well, to start off the main chef/owner of restaurant came outside greeted and kept everybody up-to-speed on their seating and looked right past us didn't say a word. once we were seated. it took us nearly half an hour to get our food but before getting the food I had finished my coffee and set it at the edge of the table, which is a clear indicator for any waitress to pass by and notice to refill coffee. They must've walked by looked at the cup over 15 times so after 25 minutes or so I had to flag one down to get my coffee refilled not to mention the food was bland. Didn't really have any flavor. but after everything was said and done, I understood why there was a thirty of min wait versus two hour wait like a few other restaurants we wanted to experience. read more

I was in Monterey for the half marathon last weekend. While most of my friends made a breakfast sandwich, I knew my gut microbiome needed some veggies so I doordashed some fiber. We were staying in the marina and the wild plum cafe was only 20 mins away. It came on time if not a couple minutes early. I got the morning salad with medium poached egg and chorizo and potato's, and added roasted corn pico, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and pine nuts. I didn't even need to add the dressing because the roasted veggies were so flavorful. My partner said it was the best thing we ate all weekend, and I wholeheartedly agree. I don't know why the ratings are so low here, maybe a takeout order is the way to go? read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Morning Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

I've been here a handful of times. My first experience was pretty good. The food is good, especially the stack of pancakes with berry compote. The sunrise tacos with chorizo are good as well. The people are extremely friendly and welcoming. The downside of coming to Wild Plum Cafe is that the wait time to receive your food takes a good chunk of time. Last time I went, we were waiting for at least 45 minutes to an hour to receive our dishes. Throughout our time waiting, there were other parties approaching the servers about the wait time as they were anticipating the traffic they may encounter during their travel. By the time some tables got their food, they immediately asked for to go boxes and the check... didn't even take a single bite. read more

This place is just amazing! Pesto pasta , avocado toast , bakeries, coffee, you name it and they have it. And its delicious !! Every time we go Monterey we make sure to have a stop for brunch & it just makes our day better. Veggie, non veg and vegan options available to try. read more

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A total dissatisfaction. This was my second time here. First time I had such a great experience that I brought friends this time. We waited over 1 1/2 hours for our food. Not to be seated, this was once we had been seated on a dirty table. See pic attached. Then they forget my daughter's order. Waitress didn't even come to check on us or apologize. I couldn't helped but to think we were being singled out for being Hispanic. As several people who arrived after we did got their food and left way before our food arrived. Overall, I will never return to this place because their service was terrible read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - attached a picture of how we found our table when we were seated - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

This place is small but mighty. The staff is friendly and efficient. Excellent coffee and baked goods. Breakfast entrees are amazing as well. I try to go here every time I'm in the area. read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Amazing latte . - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

I love the wild plum. I just moved to town and have visited a handful of times. Highly recommend the sunrise tacos and sweetened latte. Super laid back, super nice staff. read more

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The Wild Plum at 8 am on a delightful spring Sunday had only 2 tables available & we scored the perfect window seats in the corner within 5 minutes of arriving. Bustling and friendly staff promptly assisted diners. The decor is charming with handwritten chalkboards, a vendor tribute wall, a wild chandelier, and interesting art. Parking was plentiful and we got a spot right in front. (Note: it was 8 am, so by the time we left it was a lot busier.) We were offered drinks within 2 minutes of being seated, and the latte was beautiful and served in a unique clay pottery bowl. We had the vegan Mushroom Chimichurri Wrap, the special which was Strawberry Apple French Toast, and we added an order of country potatoes...nothing was left on our plates! So goo! The French toast was perfectly prepared and had the texture of moist sweet bread (i.e.: banana nut or zucchini bread) and the warm sliver thin sliced green apples (skin on) and juicy sweet strawberries made the perfect pop of flavor and balanced the creation so it wasn't overly sweet...YUMMY! The country potatoes were well seasoned & flavorful, perfect to pair with the French toast. The chimichurri wrap was hearty and filling with a very mild salsa on the side. Delicious. We are locals & decided to try out the Wild Plum before our beach walk. Perfect kick start to a beautiful coastal Monterey day. We'll be back to try out other items which captured the attention of our taste buds. As we were heading out the door, we couldn't help ourselves...we snagged a muffin & blueberry crumb cake to go! Looking forward to taste testing these extra treats soon. read more

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This place is such a cute cafe and was a great breakfast spot. I got the mocha and the mushroom chimichurri wrap. The mocha comes in a gigantic mug which I was extremely happy with. It tasted delicious and I got to enjoy it :) The mushroom chimichurri wrap comes with mushrooms, potatoes, black beans, tofu, roasted corn, pico de gallo, and sweet peppers. Again great portion, BUT the chimichurri wasn't like the usual green one that I've had at other restaurants so I was kind of thrown off by that. I wasn't sure if the sauce on the side was the pico or not...it was good regardless don't get me wrong. The staff was nice and friendly too. It's a go-to spot for me if in the area :) read more

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The avocado toast was worth it, very good. The other vegan options are on the oily side for us but had good flavor profiles.

For our last meal in Monterey/Carmel, there were a number of directions we could've gone in - something on our list of bookmarks, one of the spots we happened to walk by around Ocean Ave in Carmel, or even go back to First Awakenings to try more of their menu. However, after coming across The Wild Plum Cafe while looking up what to see in the Old Monterey area, we opted to come here instead. To be honest, it's not the most highly rated or eye catching place in Monterey, but after seeing the menu and how cozy the place looked, it seemed like a great spot for a lazy, relaxed brunch to start our last day in town! Inside, the look of Wild Plum is interesting - it almost feels like the cafe is set up within a converted commercial space. The ceiling is very high and the walls, which don't go all of the way up, almost feel more like partitions that separate the dining room from the kitchen. At the same time, it actually adds to relaxed vibe of this place. Similarly, we found the menu almost just as appealing. It may not be all that trendy or unique, but it's filled with a wide array of choices - omelets, frittatas, breakfast burrito and tacos, scrambles, skillets, steamed egg dishes, bowls, biscuits, and so much more. Plus, if you're looking for something vegetarian and/or vegan they have plenty of options as well! -- GUAVA SUNRISE - Sparkling Water with Guava, Cherry, Lime, and Passionfruit Juices...$6.75 As much as I wanted my usual coffee fix, I couldn't resist getting this...and I have no regrets! Despite so many juices thrown together, you could actually tastes elements of each, with the guava most prominent (thankfully). I liked that it was slightly carbonated too (not sure it works as well without it). -- LATTE...$6 I only tried a few sip of this, but based what I had, this was pretty solid. Not only did the coffee they use taste great, but I liked how it packed a nice hit of caffeine to keep us going, especially after giving up my own morning fix! -- SUNRISE TACOS - Choice of Meat (Chorizo) and Scrambled Eggs with Peppers, Pico de Gallo, Arugula, and Cheese in Corn Tortillas and Topped with Avocado Served with Country Potatoes, House Salsa, and Cilantro Cream...$18 I may not have expected this to be a small dish, but I didn't think it would be so hearty either! The tacos were surprisingly loaded with chorizo, eggs, and peppers and I liked that the tortillas weren't soggy/gummy. What's more, their housemade salsa and cilantro cream complemented the flavors well! -- BREAKFAST BURRITO - Choice of Meat (Bacon) and Scrambled Eggs with Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Cilantro, Spices, Cheese, and Housemade Salsa...$15 Unlike with the tacos, the plate looked rather empty, but the taste of this was pretty decent. The burrito was fairly plump and I liked how there was a good amount of bacon and cheese in it (it's not just filled with potatoes). I do wish the filling hadn't been so wet, though (presumably from the tomatoes/salsa). While what we had wasn't too shabby, the overall service brought things down a bit. Not necessarily with regards to the servers, as the woman who helped us was very nice and came by often to check on us. Rather, it had to do with the same issue that so many others have already mentioned - how long it took for our orders to come out. I don't know if it's because they don't organize tickets in order or just do them at random, but despite how seemingly straightforward our dishes were, they came out after another table that ordered after us. That said, hard to complain when I'm pretty sure we got our food before another group that had ordered before us (not sure they noticed, though). Although I wouldn't disagree that the food here might be closer to four, I'm rounding down from THREE AND A HALF STARS for the experience as a whole. read more

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Our family visited today and absolutely loved this place! The vibes were happy inside, staff was friendly, and food came out fast - with a toddler and baby, we were especially grateful for the last point! We also were really appreciative for how vegan friendly the menu was with a whole section dedicated to multiple, different veg options (not just one sad option to check the box like many other restaurants have). We'll be back! read more

I did a doordash pick up for a Morning Salad with Chorizo because I felt I needed some greens to counter my carb and meat heavy dinner the night before. I was very happy with my decision and it was absolutely delicious. The service was nice and there was ample seating if I had chose to dine in. It's a cute cafe that felt homey. There's a good amount of street parking and it's near a Denny's and Thai restaurant. read more

Lovely local cozy vibe. I stopped by for a small snack and coffee with a friend on a rainy Sunday morning. The baked goods looked delicious. I enjoyed the biscuit with jam and butter and my friend ordered the waffles. Lots of menu options too. **One critique that is a bit cringy. The tall older gentleman with a pony tail refilling coffee needs some training - he preceded to dip the coffee carafe deep in my coffee cup touching my half drunk coffee. I watched him do this to other people receiving refills. A notable heath hazard/violation! Please hold the coffee carafe above the cup without touching it pretty please !!!! Same goes for water. Needless to say I did not finish my coffee. I will order the latte next time to avoid a refill mishap. read more

My absolute favorite place to stop for breakfast and lunch! I have tried so much and it's all amazing! The best mocha I have ever had!! Organic, locally sourced, come on you can't ask for more! It's a must try! read more

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I visited Plum Café for lunch and left feeling disappointed. When we arrived, the café was empty except for one couple who were already seated and enjoying their drinks. We were told to choose any table, which seemed like a great start. Things changed quickly after that. Although we were the first guests seated, we were the last to receive menus. Our table was in a corner and it became clear that we were being overlooked. The couple who arrived before us already had drinks, which made sense, but guests who came in after us were greeted, served, and checked on long before anyone returned to our table. Once the café filled up, the service gap became impossible to miss. Every group that arrived during the rush was seated, helped, and given their food before us. We never received ours. The drink service added to the frustration. We asked for water and that was all we were given. Our glasses stayed empty through the entire visit while other tables received refills, new coffees, and steady attention. We waited about forty five minutes and never got anything more than water. It felt embarrassing to sit unnoticed while the café grew busier and every other group was helped. I understand that service can get hectic, but the pattern was difficult to ignore. It was hard not to miss that certain guests received quick and friendly attention while we continued to wait without any updates. In the world we live in today, moments like this stand out. I wanted to enjoy this café because the space is charming and the menu looked promising. Instead, we left feeling ignored and unwelcome. I hope this was an isolated experience, but it was disappointing enough that we may not return read more

My second time here. Their avocado toast is delicious. They provide a generous portion. I got that and a fresh squeezed OJ. I forgot how small their fresh squeezed OJ for $6. The staff were nice and friendly. My friend ordered a vegan omelette and they had her order wrong. They were kind to apologize and fix it quickly. Bathrooms are available on the outside of the building- ask for a code. We come here as a meeting point. I can see why my friend likes the vegan options for her. read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Basket of Fresh Baked Treats - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband and I probably make it to Monterey two to three times a year and without a doubt, The Wild Plum is a staple for us there. The service is amazing (they remember us everytime), their atmosphere is beautiful, and their food is outstanding. Its a must for you to try. You won't regret it. read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - The mural of one of their sweet customers. - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Long wait time. Foods are mediocre. I feel that I wasted my time. If you improve the wait time. I may go back.

Stinks, and food is horrible. Wouldn't recommend it. It's a junk cafe with no cleanness and the smell is so bad inside. They really need a deep cleaning and improve quality of the food! read more

The Wild Plum Café was really busy for breakfast on a Saturday morning, so our group of 10 had a bit of a wait. If you're dining with a large party, just know the restaurant is on the smaller side, so a short wait is totally expected. Once we were seated, it did take a while for our food to come out, which wasn't surprising since it was very packed. Normally, I'm a sweet breakfast kind of girl, but I went for the Sunrise Tacos this time. It was a tasty meal and really filling. I got to leave with leftovers! read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Sunrise Tacos - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

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Smaller cafe with indoor / outdoor seating and a variety of menu options; we stopped here for breakfast and shared the basil frittata and morning salad. Food was decent 3.5-4/5 and the service was unfortunately a 1.5-2/5, at best. If you are a foodie who enjoys quality food and values excellent service, look elsewhere! read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Basil Frittata & Morning Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Never disappointed with the food here! Quality ingredients, delicious menu and good price point. One of my favs. Love sitting outside Highly Recommend the turkey sandwich! read more

Waited a very long time for two sandwiches. ONE finally came, but was tasteless and bland. After waiting longer for the second, it was the wrong one. I planned to just eat it because I didn't want to wait any longer, but the waitress sneezed on it. I tried to tell her I had lost my appetite and didn't want mine any longer but she rushed away. By the time I got my meal, I just wanted to leave! Really off-putting experience. read more

First time at this place. Wow! Delicious! The house coffee is great for a "cafe"-type of place. Most diners/cafes have terrible coffee. Not this place. Again, wow! read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Sunrise Tacos with bacon - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Who is amazing some of the best I've ever had service a little bit weak likely because it's a very popular place and the kitchen is too small to support the number of people that want to eat here and order food here Overall, they pay attention to the customer, but they're missing the details like no butter for the toast when delivered or pepper and salt on the table it took quite a while to get a few out So why am I recommending because sometimes waiting for something that's awesome is worth it and truly the food is awesome read more

Exceptional food at this place. I would be a regular if I lived there! I would love to try and eat my way through the entire menu.

At the time of this review It is criminal that they only have 3.3 stars. I suspect foul play. This was an amazing breakfast place with fantastic food and some of the best lattes I have ever had. Vegan options are great and great for non vegans! Perfect place to go for both. Strongly recommend. I will be back! read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Late is served in a bowl!! - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

Always the best food at The Wild Plum. You can really tell there's a lot of care put into every dish. My favorite is the chorizo and eggs. Great coffee and do not forget to snag a fresh baked pastry too. You won't be sorry. read more

Wow so delicious! Came in Sunday around noon for 2, able to be seated right away. Busy but no wait. Ordered, got our food, and checked out all within an hour. The vegan breakfast burrito (add vegan chorizo) was sooooo good! The tea and lattes are huge from looking at other tables almost like a bowl as a cup just fyi. The regular coffee comes in a standard coffee mug. Casual vibes, bathroom is around the corner. read more

The Wild Plum Cafe - Half of my vegan breakfast burrito with chorizo. So good! - Bakeries Near Me - Monterey, California

They serve an excellent breakfast. Their impossibly fluffy pancakes are fantastic! Their over medium eggs were a savory delight alongside perfectly crisped bacon. My hubby said his breakfast burrito was the best he's ever had and he orders them everywhere we travel. The service was great. We were seated right away and they took our order immediately. Our food arrived quicker than most places which was also a nice surprise. The ambiance was also friendly and peaceful, even with a packed house you can still have conversations and hear each other. There were about 10 tables indoors and a few out front. This is my new fav breakfast place . read more

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