The best cafes in Monterey
9 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Waypoint
CafesWaypoint pours reliably good coffee and gives you just enough calm to knock out that last email before you bolt. An easy, no-drama option…
Waypoint
CafesAcme Coffee Roasting Co keeps Seaside fueled with house roasts like Valve Job, Road Dog, and Motor City Espresso, plus a rotating Roaster's…
Treat yourself this week to Co Ba Dessert, Tea & Coffee, where pandan waffles pair with silky coconut sauce and the Hoi An Imperial brings…
Old Monterey Café
CafesWhen you want a no-fuss, made-to-order fix, Old Monterey Cafe nails it with a nostalgic diner vibe, generous portions, and…
Old Monterey Café
CafesCaffe Bene
CafesFor that Milpitas afternoon slump, Caffe Bene has organic, fair trade coffee and tea plus Kusmi tea, milk tea, cakes, waffles, sandwiches,…
Caffe Bene
CafesA.M. Craft
CafesA.M. Craft treats every cup like a tiny culinary project, with single-origin brews, house-made syrups and a mocha made from 100% cocoa…
A.M. Craft
CafesNeed a serotonin boost that also does good? Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe lets you unwind in kitten playrooms with adorable, adoptable kittens, all…
The Orange Tabby
CafesIf your afternoon needs a reset, The Orange Tabby pours seriously good tea drinks, from silky house matcha and roasted hojicha lattes to a…
The Orange Tabby
CafesThe Wild Plum Cafe
CafesThe Wild Plum Cafe keeps mornings and lunch easy with organic, sustainable, handcrafted fare that tastes like someone actually cares. Head…
The Wild Plum Cafe
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