Never doubt a place that has a long wait like. There were other restaurants around that didn't have a wait but we figured we'd put our name in for Winston and walk around. Totally worth it. Cute inside and they clean up quickly between customers. They don't overpack so you can get in and out easily. Service is also good. Staff is courteous. Food not only looks good but IS good!!! We ordered: Patty Melt - big portion! Looks like a double patty but it's just huge when they stack the halves on top of each other. Fries are crisp. Butter Leaf Lettuce Salad with Chicken - amazing presentation! The dressing was a big hit! Really good. Ahi Tuna Burger - devoured by my son. Excellent. Avocado Toast with a poached egg - Delish!!! They use good bread and don't skimp on the avocado. Love that they use a ripe yet firm avocado and the poached egg was cooked perfectly! Definitely will always return to Winston when in the Pacific Grove area. read more

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Delicious brunch options! We tried the lemon ricotta pancakes, OJ, and the baked kale and corned beef dish. Pancakes were so fluffy and the lemon sauce was nice and tart! The baked kale dish was super unique--I've never had anything like it. The béchamel sauce is light and not too heavy. Great balance of flavors and not too salty. Service was attentive and we got what we needed. It's a perfect spot for brunch with friends, a date, and with family. OJ was so fresh and sweet. Highly recommend! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Many choices on Lighthouse Ave. in PG for breakfast or lunch ... and Winston's is one of the better options. The space is crowded and we ended up at a "community table" for six. That worked out fine with two parties of two at either end. DH and I planned an early dinner so opted to share a sandwich for lunch. The Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with fries was delicious! Generous portion and not an unreasonable price ($19) considering the high quality. The one odd thing was the tea service. The cup was too small for tea ... double espresso size. The red Stash tea bag and Bonne Maman honey packet added color to the service. But $4.75 seemed high ... same as a latte or cappuccino. Stash is a decent brand but nothing to get excited about. Next time I'll stick to water or splurge on a Bloody Mary. We're keeping Winston's on our list for future PG visits. We'll try to go earlier and enjoy one of their more traditional breakfast items. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Tea service ... in a double espresso cup? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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I was a bit disappointed as Winston's came highly recommended. The restaurant is very casual and not interestingly appointed. Very basic. There should be some attention given to noise abatement. The volume was extraordinarily high. We were six and had difficulty conversing. We were recommended to order the chicken pot pie. Unfortunately, we found it to be more like a bowl of soup than a chicken pie. It actually called for a spoon. I ordered a tuna melt which is normally a favorite sandwich, but this one was a huge disappointment. It had been prepared with a variety spices that overwhelmed the tuna. Hopefully they will improve. read more

Charming spot for a delicious breakfast. Great espresso and sweet chia. The service was friendly and fast. Had the corned beef hash...not your typical. Chunks of corned beef with greens in a béchamel sauce over baked potatoes...yummy and rich. Also had the fried chicken and waffle. A sweet and savory treat, very tasty and moist. Definitely a place to go back to! read more

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Our new go to place in Pacific Grove!Food and customer service was top notch, not to mention the coffee. Went here twice on our trip would have been three but it's closed on Tuesdays . Overall great experience and great food! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Chicken and waffles with Nutella and side of potatoes well done. Fresh Squeezed OJ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Cozy cafe with full selection of dishes. Breakfast and lunch served all day. Ordered three mushroom omelette, combination breakfast, biscuits and gravy, chicken pot pie and turkey brie sandwich with green salad. Be prepared to wait for a table as it's popular! read more

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We had such a nice experience this morning for breakfast! The staff is so incredible kind and welcoming. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable since it was raining and cold outside. We got the salmon Benedict and the classic breakfast and it was bomb. Their potatoes are the best breakfast potatoes I've had. There's nothing like when a restaurant has good people and good food. Will def come back! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I recently had brunch here with my family and enjoyed it! It was a busy Saturday and we were a party of 9, so we expected the wait to be a while. To our surprise, we were seated within 15 minutes. It is a very small restaurant, so they had to separate our party and seat us at different tables, which was fine. I ordered the Combo Plate and a single lemon ricotta pancake. The pancake was my favorite! It was very fluffy and the blueberry compote wasn't too sweet or overpowering. Everyone was satisfied with their food! I had a taste of my niece's fries chicken sandwich and that was also very delicious! I would recommend eating here! The 4 stars is only due to the size and spacing of the restaurant, as it is not a great choice for large parties. Other than that, we enjoyed our experience here! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Lemon Ricotta pancake and the Combo Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

My friend and I were going to get a buttermilk chicken sandwiches for lunch, but they were already closed. Then, we read a kind hand written note they posted on their window. It said, "If you have no money, come in and grab a sandwich, it's free." I had to give them a good yelp review for that. This world needs more businesspeople who are generous and who care about people even if they can't afford to be their customers. We will definitely come back here to eat! read more

Food was okay. I liked my eggs Benedict alright, but the eggs weren't cooked consistently; one was perfectly oozy and the other was hard boiled. Hubby was not a fan of the goat cheese omelet. He said it was "meh". Daughter said her burger tasted good but dang... it would have been so nice to have a burger option that wasn't double-patties and $20. We asked if it could be made smaller and the server said nope. So we wasted an extra burger patty for absolutely no reason other than to make punching the order in easier, I guess. We ordered two coffees and were asked if we wanted more when our cups were half empty. We said sure and appreciated the service. Until we got our bill and they'd charged us for 4 coffees. I called the server over to inquire if refills weren't free, prepared to lobby for the fact that ours had only even been half topped off. She apologized for the error in charging us for 4.... but that seems really sketchy. I'm a pretty benevolent person but someone had to actually punch in 4 coffees at some point. That's not an error. I wonder how many people actually look at the bill... Total for 2 adults, 1 kid, and zero alcohol came to $80. Dear lord. The burger was the most expensive item. ‍ I get that small town restaurants need income, but this felt a little too pricy for the quality. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Eggs Benedict with added bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

We had a very nice Sunday brunch at this beautiful restaurant in Pacific Grove. I had a well prepared salmon Benedict on a homemade biscuit and my wife had the corned beef hash. Both were delicious. The only small issue was that it was a rather cold windy day for late Spring and with the door open our food cooled off fairly quickly. For such a popular restaurant the service was exceptionally efficient. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Ambiance: Typical tourist decorations with over priced paintings for sale. Tables were very crowded inside the cafe. Food: Quality equal to Denny's with smaller portions and priced as a 5-Star Michelin restaurant. Service: Typical tourist experience with servers not too friendly nor attentive. This was a typical Friday am experience. Would expect much worst on a weekend. Biscuits were cold and hard. Eggs were undercooked. Potatoes were fried very crispy. Bacon was perfect. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

This is a nice small business brunch spot right down the way from the water. The inside was decorated beautifully and the food was amazing! I went here with my partner for her birthday and the service was great and speedy as well as the food was delicious! Will definitely come back here to try other menu items! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Combo Plate, Homemade Biscuits with Gravy , Crispy strawberry French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Huevos rancheros delicious esp with chorizo. Walking back to cannery row and will savor the memory. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Went for rancheros; black beans perfectly cooked as were eggs over easy. Walk back to cannery row will help work off this delicious meal. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

With a day trip to Monterey Bay last fall to get a break from a weeklong Bay Area heatwave, I unintentionally spent the entire day at Pacific Grove for some fall vibes without stepping foot into Monterey or Carmel, a first for me. We discovered a local favorite Winston's Brunch Place and luckily the wait wasn't too long. The Chicken and Waffles and Smoked Salmon Benedict were both solid choices at a decent price, although I am more used to have my benedicts over an English muffin vs. a biscuit. read more

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Winston's brunch place served up a hearty breakfast. Tons of potatoes and awesome biscuits. They are efficient even though very busy. Everyone is friendly and happy to make your breakfast perfect . Cozy environment , relaxing vibe.outside seating too. read more

Great food, friendly service conveniently located on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove in a nicely maintained historic building. Glad we finally came to eat here. We enjoyed the three mushroom omelette which was served with a side of hash browns, a salsa sauce and a nice flaky biscuit. We were able to identify two types of the mushrooms but couldn't tell what was the third. We also enjoyed a panini sandwich which has a generous amount of cotto, salami, fresh mozzarella, spinach and a tasty aioli spread. The sandwich was huge and bigger than we expected. We shared both of our entrees. The panini was served with good amount of very good fries. I had drip coffee which they refill. Inviting & relaxing ambiance. I recommend this place. Thank you to the great team at Winston's for a pleasant dining experience. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Three mushroom omelette with sweet carmelized onion - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Cute brunch place in the heart of Pacific Grove. We got seated quickly, and the food came out quickly too. I had the eggs Benedict and they were good. I wasn't too much of a fan of the hollandaise sauce, but I still enjoyed my meal. I'd come here again to try other menu items read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Egg Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Came here for brunch on Friday around noon, thought it was so cute when we walked by so we had to walk in. My order: Avocado toast with a poached egg (total $19) that also comes with a huge side of garden salad. No wait for us on a Friday for party of 2, but it was pretty busy inside and all the tables were filled. Pros: - Delicious avocado toast and poached egg! They were very generous with the avocado that I felt like I got my money's worth - I couldn't even finish the whole salad. - Everyone was really professional and kind. - Had bag hooks in the corner - easy menu to navigate Cons: - can get busy (but probably because it's good!) - one of the hostess ladies was obviously not feeling great (kept coughing repeatedly and very loudly, rubbing her eyes/face) so it made me a little nervous given she was taking people's orders - but she did have a mask on so that made me feel better. Overall I would definitely come back if there's no wait! The food was delicious and didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - avocado toast with poached egg $19 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The food was great, the strawberry matcha was AMAZING I would come back just for that. Every single employee was SO so sweet and attentive. Sitting outdoors was beautiful perfect weather, will definitely be back. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Strawberry matcha with oat milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Yummy!!! Is what my girlfriend said repeatedly as she ate here lemon ricotta pancakes with blue berries. And honestly they were delicious when she finally let me sneak a bite. I got the chicken and waffles and it was delicious as well. The service was very attentive and everyone there was super friendly. We had a great time and can't wait to come back. read more

The food is always phenomenal, and while the location is small it doesn't feel super crowded and they get you in pretty quickly! It's clean and cozy inside and their house made biscuits make the eggs Benedict even better! read more

Burger was tasty but a little greasy. Had to ask for water service, pancakes were light and fluffy, mushroom omelet was good, patty melt was okay. All in all a 3.6 to 3.7 meal and service!, read more

Stopped in for lunch and were pleased that we did. Chicken sandwich w/fries for her and lemon/blueberry pancakes for me. Both were good, service good......seated outside as some children inside were not having it. Mom's please change the environment when your children are acting out in a small space. You may be oblivious, however the rest of the guests aren't. Definitely will try to come back before we move on down the road towards home. read more

Chose this place on a weekday morning and couldn't be happier. Place was packed and had nice ambience. We got coffee, lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry compote and combo plate. Coffee was bold and delicious, just the way I like it. Lemon ricotta pancakes were hot off the griddle and soft and delicious! Hubby's combo plate was good. Potatoes were delicious. Would return! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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My friends and I waited for able an hour and 10 minutes for a table. Everyone who was of lighter complexion got seated before us. we got seated 20 minutes before closing and was the only brown people inside. the food was good, but never coming back because of this awful experience from the business and the host who controlled the seating. why is this still happening in 2026? read more

I'm long overdue for a review of Winston's! I usually go for the lemon ricotta pancakes or the eggs Benedict--both of which are consistently excellent. But last week, we came in closer to lunchtime. My girlfriend ordered her go-to BLAT (always amazing), and I decided to try something new: the smash burger. Now, I'm not typically someone who orders burgers or steaks, but wow--this was exceptional. So exceptional, in fact, that we came back the following week and ordered the exact same lunch. The smash burger is made with wagyu beef, thick juicy slices of tomato, butter lettuce, melted cheese, a perfectly toasted brioche bun, and their secret sauce that ties it all together. I turned to my girlfriend and said, "This is the best burger I've had in my entire life"--and I'm no spring chicken! Funny enough, just minutes later, a woman walking by asked how I liked it, and I told her the same thing. She said she'd be back to try it herself. On top of the amazing food, the staff at Winston's is top-notch. Friendly, attentive, and so many of them recognize us--it really feels like home every time we walk in. Love this place!! read more

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We had brunch at Winston's on a Saturday. The restaurant was very busy as expected, but surprisingly, the wait for a table was only a few minutes. I had the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. It was delicious and I highly recommend it if you're a fan of the lemon and berry combination. Great brunch restaurant! read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Bright and fresh. Friendly. Very unique take on corned beef hash-- definitely worth trying. Advice to management: next time you revise the menu, please consider adding allergen flags, or noting which items can be made gluten-free. read more

I really wanted to love this place, and in some ways I did: friendly staff, very cute and cozy atmosphere, family vibes. Unfortunately the food just didn't meet my standards for a $30/person brunch. We got the mushroom and onion omelette and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The omelette was fine, but the onions were bizarrely sweet - so much so that I scraped them off, it was unpleasant. The potatoes on the side were soft and under salted, none of that crisp you want. The lemon ricotta pancakes were decent and had great lemony flavor, but they were slightly chewy instead of light and fluffy. Also, my chai latte was crazy sweet. If you like yours that way then this will hit the spot, otherwise be warned. The side biscuit was really good, but that wasn't enough to redeem everything else. Overall, fine for a one time visit, I wasn't mad about it, but we probably won't be back. read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Mushroom and Three Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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I had a great brunch at this place Chris the owner is such a hard-working man making sure all the clients are happy and Emely the waitress was phenomenal. Very kind and sweet. I had the eggs Benedict with avocado and turkey and they were accommodating to my gluten-free allergy and they put it on gluten-free bread instead of the muffin flavors were amazing. The potatoes were so delicious. read more

Food was really good and has good portions. The chicken sandwich was soft and enjoyable . Only downfall was that we ordered an orange juice and the cup was very small and served from a bottle of "simply orange" read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Buttermilk Pancakes and Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich (side of eggs) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Uniqueness: The Lemon Ricotta Pancake for sure was the star Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][ ] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][x][x][x] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? If you love pancakes, the lemon ricotta pancakes were surprisingly delicious! Spontaneously decided to give this place, Winston's Brunch Place, a try while I was exploring Pacific Grove and was not disappointed! Wait time was only around 15 min compared to if you went to Monterey at First Awakenings which can be much longer and they had nice seating inside and out. We decided to enjoy our brunch outdoors while it was breezy and ordered the lemon ricotta pancake, salmon eggs Benedict, and a classic pancake & eggs breakfast. I have to say the lemon ricotta pancakes were SUPERB, a nice kick of lemon topped with blueberries that was fluffy and sweet. If this pancake was served everyday, I would definitely get this every time on the side! The classic breakfast and salmon eggs Benedict were good but felt just slightly on the small side for what it was, and the country potatoes were not as crisp as I was anticipating. But fortunately, taste-wise both of these dishes were good. Service was good, quick, and attentive and overall, I would have to say was a good experience. When looking for brunch in Pacific Grove, I'll definitely be coming back here to enjoy some more. read more

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Winston's is a nice little brunch place. Even though the place was packed, the staff were diligent and efficient. I had the crunchy French toast; it was nice and soft with a cereal like topping. The eggs Benedict was also a great classic. I would suggest sitting outdoors though even on a sunny day, as inside was quite warm with very little air flow. read more

I've been going to Winston's for a while now and really love the menu. The food is consistently excellent--thoughtfully prepared, fresh, and just a little more elevated than your typical brunch menu without feeling pretentious. You can tell they really care about quality, from the ingredients to the presentation. The atmosphere has that cozy, neighborhood charm that PG does so well. It feels like the kind of place you can pop into regularly, whether you're meeting a friend or just grabbing a quiet morning meal. That said, it is a pretty small space, which is honestly the only downside. It fills up quickly, especially on weekends, so you might have to wait or plan ahead. But in a way, that's also part of its charm--it feels intimate rather than crowded. read more

Great spot for lunch with super friendly service and excellent food! Right in the middle of beautiful Pacific Grove. Prices are reasonable. It is popular so expect a small wait - but worth every second. read more

We wanted to try Winston's when we saw them listed on Yelp for breakfast choices, and we are glad we did. Good service, clean, good menu selections, and very tasty! read more

Super long wait on a Sunday lunchtime, as it is a very small, cute place. Compared to other places around, the food and prices are good. The menu is very straightforward. The portion sizes were good for us, we had no to-go boxes. Dishes would definitely be a bit small for someone with a large appetite. Some of the food did need some more salt. The Nutella french toast was yummy, but the banana on top was unripe. Burger, huevos rancheros, and florentine eggs benedict were very yummy read more

Winston’s Brunch Place - Huevos Rancheros & American Wagyu Smash Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

A definitive 5 stars! One of the best, if not the best, fried chicken and waffles had anywhere! BLT with egg over hard was great. Fries were perfect. Orange juice was perfectly fresh squeezed. Biscuit was much much better than had anywhere on west coast! Perfect texture and taste. Service was exceedingly great all around, team that works there was fantastic! Nice airy space. Even with tables close together still felt spacious (high ceilings and natural light). read more