After completing the Big Sur 11 miler, I had the biggest headache and needed my caffeine fix. This coffee shop was adjacent to my hotel and literally a few feet away from the exit/entrance. It's a smaller shop with breakfast and various coffees. I got a large hazelnut latte which I enjoyed with an ocean view. Outside the entrance is a skywalk with a terrace and tables where you can sit, enjoy your coffee and admire the view. It was perfect. read more

2.5 stars I've had much stronger coffee even with two shots of espresso so I was surprised with how milky and weak my large white mocha macchiato was at 3 shots. It took the cashier a while to type in my order in the system which is fine but I was surprised that the order was put in for hot instead of iced. Then for the barista to say "seriously?" and rolling his eyes when I told him that I asked for iced, I understand that was at the situation and of course not at me. All that, only for the coffee to not be good anyways. Disappointed and cannot recommend this place. read more

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Great little coffee shop with delicious drinks, pastries, and easy-to-grab food. It's cute and cozy inside with limited seating, but the outdoor patio overlooking the ocean is fantastic. I got a hot chocolate for my toddler at kid temp (thank the staff for suggesting that!) and a london fog for myself. The london fog unfortunately was WAY too hot and burned the whole roof of my mouth off. Still tasty, though. Parking is a bit tricky right around the area, mostly meters and paid parking. There is also no restroom. You'll have to duck into the hotel next door. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cute outdoor patio open to the public - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

I was so happy to find a coffee shop within walking distance of our hotel because it made grabbing a morning drink so convenient. I ordered the iced matcha latte with oat milk, and it honestly exceeded my expectations. The sweetness was just right and not overly sugary. The ratio of ice to drink was perfect, so it didn't get watered down too quickly. The matcha itself had a smooth, earthy flavor that tasted fresh and authentic while still being well balanced and creamy with the oat milk. If you're a matcha fan looking for a refreshing drink that isn't overly sweet, I'd definitely recommend stopping by and giving this one a try! read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

We went to Tidal Coffee after eating at Schooners and the vibes were great. Drinking coffee with the water front view is just amazing! There's a bench where you can sit down and enjoy your cup of coffee- which is what I did and it was great. Service was nice and quick; I got a small iced vanilla latte and it was a little too milky for my liking, but maybe that's because it only had one shot. Next time I will ask for two shots and I think it'll be better! read more

Tidal Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

I decided to try one of their specials which was a white strawberry mocha. I was afraid that it was going to be too sweet, but I have to say that it was surprisingly balanced where you definitely still get coffee flavor. Other pros are that it is located in a nice little area overlooking the water and they have outdoor seating. Cons I would say are their whole beans don't have a roasting date and the barista i encountered seemed bland/borderline rude. I walked over but parking seems to be street meter parking that could be a little rough on availability. read more

Tidal Coffee - February Special - Surprisingly Good - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Great looking coffee shop. IDK about the person taking the order. Seems snobbish. May need better customer service skills. A smile goes a long way. The one making the drinks, she was definitely friendly. read more

One of my favorite coffee stops in the Monterey area! I've visited here with every visit to California and it does not disappoint. This time around I got a breakfast sandwich which was really tasty! The coffee is very good and I like the variety in their fun monthly menu. Lots of employees there to keep the line moving. And don't forget to sit outfit and enjoy the amazing views. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Located next to the Monterey Plaza Hotel, Tidal Coffee offers a quick refreshing drink and food stop with beautiful views of the Monterey Bay. I recently came here looking for a lunch spot to grab a light snack and drink. This cafe is conveniently located towards the back of the hotel, offering beautiful views of the bay from its expensive patio with plenty of outdoor dining spaces. We grabbed ourselves a croissant, chicken salad croissant sandwich, and an iced tea. Portion sizes for the food are tiny, and I guess are justified by the location. I would say that the sandwich and croissant are roughly 1/3 smaller than what you would find at a typical cafe. It appears that the sandwiches are made off-site and prepared in advance. So the croissant was not necessarily the freshest. Nonetheless, the beautiful views and ambience more than made up for the subpar food quality. There aren't many other fast casual options in the Cannery District of Monterey. So if you're looking for a picture perfect location for your afternoon snack or lunch, Tidal Coffee is worth a stop! read more

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Walked over from the Main Street in Monterey since we were just strolling in the area. They have an extensive menu and sell a lot of local goods. The matcha tasted like milk, which isn't a bad thing if you don't like the taste of matcha? Service was good. Ambience was nice since it was by the water. Not a lot of indoor seating, but a good amount outside read more

Tidal Coffee - Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Service -3.5/5 Ambiance- 4/5 It's atmosphere pays homage to John Steinbeck like a few other places on Cannery Row. Food- 3.5/5 The matcha tea was standard but the breakfast burrito, although lukewarm, was pretty good! read more

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The vibe was great, and beautiful views right out the door. The coffee was mostly milk, probably good if you don't love coffee!

Tidal Coffee is in a great location and overall worth a visit. I ordered the mocha with dark chocolate syrup, which was delicious and well balanced, and my husband got the iced americano with vanilla. They initially gave his drink hot instead of iced, but it was quickly corrected. We were a bit disappointed that they ran out of the PBJ sandwiches we were really looking forward to trying. Aside from that small hiccup, the coffee was great and we'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Very near beach. Next to Monterey plaza. A bit more affordable than the Bay Area price. Flavor is decent. Nice seating area. Could get crowded sometimes. read more

Tidal Coffee - Hot Chocolate medium - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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Asked the staff if there was maybe a yummy coffee they could suggest because they didn't have any on the menu. They blankly stared at me and said caramel macchiato? I was hoping for a local favorite suggestion. I should have known with their blank stare that it wasn't going to be tasty. We ordered a matcha and it was awful. It's a plus they were open at 6am. read more

Good coffee with the most beautiful, spectacular view outside the food was yummy but a little pricey (I wouldn't assume otherwise since the location). I ordered the iced mocha and the breakfast burrito. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Nice coffee shop in Monterey w/great menu, coffees, tea, salads & sandwiches. Plenty of outdoor seating w/ocean views.

View from the dog friendly, outdoor seating area can't be beat on a sunny day. For Monterey area, the prices for coffee, snacks and food were very reasonable. Technically, you don't have to buy anything here to enjoy the public tables outside but we would like to support the local business. Bathrooms are available inside the hotel, downstairs from the lobby. Enjoy! read more

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Food was blah! How hard is to make a good English muffin, hash brown and cheese breakfast sandwich?! In comparison, the Starbucks sandwich of egg, mozzarella was way better! read more

Tidal Coffee - Tidal coffee on the corner of wave and drive . Great location. Great coffee and baked goods. Bad hot breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

This is such a cute coffee shop right off Cannery Row. They have a decent selection of breakfast options such as pastries, breakfast sandwich, and even breakfast burritos. The coffee menu here is robust as well. I went with my classic cold brew with a splash of almond milk and a half pump of hazelnut syrup. When I first looked at the cold brew through the sunlight, it seemed thin (see my pic) but it had a very bold and rich flavor that I thoroughly enjoyed! The ham and cheese croissant was much larger than I thought it would be and very filling. This was made with actual slices of ham and two pieces of what I believe to be Muenster cheese. This coffee shop has an indoor small indoor seating area and an awesome outdoor seating area that overlooks the ocean. We sat outside and enjoyed the morning sun. Technically this coffee shop is part of Monterey Bay Plaza Hotel and spa. Which means, if you purchased coffee, you're allowed to go inside and enjoy their massive and heated lobby that also overlooks the ocean. Pro Tip: Stop at Tidal Coffee right before you take the scenic 17 Mile Drive tour of Pebble Beach. read more

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Good coffee and sandwich options, very popular so there's usually a line. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, right next to a beach overlook. read more

Conveniently located at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Tidal opens early for the area and stays open until around 4. A good option if you have an early morning tour and need a quick bite and coffee on the go. The staff were always friendly and helpful as well. read more

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Ambiance: Typical coffee shop for tourists. Nothing special about the decor. It is located near a plaza where you can watch Sea lions and Otters swim. Service: Not really good at all. It's almost like we were bothering them on Labor Day. No smiles or pleasantries. Then again, it was mid-morning. Food: Not worth the money. Dried out and the coffee was horrible. Better off sticking with Starbucks. read more

I got a Dirty Oat Chai and my sister got an Almond Milk Latte. Chai was yummy, it wasn't too sweet (which I like) and had a spicy kick. Nothing special but they were good. Service was okay. Line moved quick but we weren't greeted and when it was our turn to order we didn't get a hello or a what would you like. Just stood there awkwardly while the barista stared at me with a blank face. I didn't know if I should just start ordering or wait for her to say something.. it was just a weird experience read more

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Great little gem on cannery row. We didn't get food but the coffee was good. Service was pleasant and the ambiance was sufficient. Will definitely return. read more

Tidal Coffee - Americano - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

My boyfriend and I made a pit stop at Tidal Coffee before heading to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It's so cute inside, and I love that it's right on the water. We decided to share a Mexican Mocha. As I was walking up to grab my order, a lady cut in front of me and took my drink. I was shocked and irritated because she confirmed with him that it was her drink, and it seemed purposeful. The barista making drinks was so kind and quickly remade me one. Although that put a bit of a damper on the experience, the kindness and quick response from the barista made up for it. The Mexican Mocha was delicious, but was a bit milky for my preference. I thought the price was good for Monterey, and the location is unbeatable. I'll definitely stop by the next time I'm in town! read more

I loveee Tidal it's probably my fave coffee spot in Monterey! Anything's good but my advice is to get the seasonal drink of the month - those are the best! read more

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earned a star for: 1. strong coffee 2. clean environment 3. fast service - despite mistake to order 4. offers many options for non-diary milks lost a star for: 1. barista messed up the order and was clearly irritated that we requested for it to be corrected 2. toaster oven was out of order but didn't tell us until after we placed our order read more

Delicious coffee!!!!! I would highly recommend. Once we found out about this place, we went every morning on our vacation. Great seating area in and outside. Service was great! Breakfast burrito was good and shareable, also the salsa for the burrito was very good. We had an americano and lavender latte. I did have to add another shot to my lavender latte to make it less milky but I bet I could of asked for less milk. But hey another espresso shot was good with me. Try this place out. read more

Was driving by and was drawn in by the window sign advertising soup and coffee. But found they had no soup. The inside of the coffee place was pleasant and the view of the ocean was beautiful. However the staff could be friendlier at the register. We ordered Cubano and turkey panini, 1 regular mocha, 1 decaf mocha and cappuccino. The meat in the cubano was mushy and seemed like old meat. The coffee was absolutely amazing and good but the decaf seemed caffeinated. The staff don't call out for our coffees but when I asked if it was for me they said "yeah" very flatly and dismissive. Our bill was almost $80 not so sure it's worth it. read more

Tidal Coffee - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

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beautiful interior with a good amount of seating. a bit loud, so not the best place to study. theres plenty of outdoor seating as well. my boyfriend got the iced chai and i got the iced vanilla. both with oat milk. the line moved pretty fast during a rush and our almond croissant and drinks came out in less than 5 mins of ordering. everything was great from the service to the food and drink! read more

Love when I'm getting my order taken and people are gossiping behind the counter, only to get my order wrong (shocker) also, the English muffins we got were cold. Staff doesn't seem to care read more

Came in for a quick pick-me-up on a Sunday at around 3:30pm. The space is super cute, and the service is great! We came right around closing so there wasn't too many people inside. We were able to order right away and sat inside to finish our drink and sorbet. The frozen coffee was excellent! Zero sweetness and great consistency (it's basically a coffee frappe). Unfortunately the sorbet wasn't really for us - it was a bit overly sweet and a tad more on the artificial side. In the future I'd be open to trying a different flavor. Great place to hang out and take a break while you visit the area! read more

Tidal Coffee - frozen coffee and sorbet - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

This coffee shop has the worst employees. I was here 4/16 at 7:45 am and I swear, you have to try to be this incompetent. The pastries and food and lackluster. Avoid. There are much better places. read more

Horrible customer service and zero aura. The location is amazing and the patio vibes are immaculate but the people working have a RBS. Got the matcha latte, make sure to ask for sweetener bc they won't bother to recommend it read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

My bf got the macchiato and that was very good!! On the other hand I got the chai tea latte and didn't really like it since I like my chai to be sweeter. Nice coffee place with excellent views outside and plenty of seating :) read more

Tidal Coffee - Chai tea latte and macchiato - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Great cup of Joe ! Fast friendly staff .. the bagels were fresh and on point ! Son had a chocolate croissant.. daughter had hot chocolate and a toasted plain bagel with cream cheese. Chill spot .. can sit and work if I lived nearby and right by the ocean :) I grew up in the area in Salinas .. always came to the beach growing up and now here visiting family .. I was never a tourist here until a couple of years ago ! So now when I visit I stay in Monterey Bay. And we love it .. finding local spots like these are amazing will come back next time read more

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Super good coffee with a beautiful view. Quick service and plenty of space outside to sit read more

Tidal Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Monterey, California

Coffee was actually really good, no complaints there. You can tell they know what they're doing. Only downside is the pricing. It's definitely on the expensive side, especially once you add food. It adds up quick. Overall though, I'd still give it 4 stars because the quality of the coffee was solid. read more

I don't trust the ppl on here that say the breakfast burrito sucked because it was great - big enough for 2 to share and had a nice blend ingredients. Quick service, but I will say I received the gen z stare when I ordered. Other than that, great experience overall! read more