FOOD selling cookies. 301 Lighthouse Ave., Suite B, Monterey. (831) 241-6269, theperfectcrumbbakery.net Coffee, Tea, Juices 831 Beach Kitchen A selection of coffee drinks, burritos and breakfast sandwiches, such as biscuit and bacon. The kitchen prepared fresh graband-go items daily. 1098 Del Monte Ave., Monterey. (831) 601-1248, 831catering.com Captain + Stoker A local favorite, this bright and open space is serious about good coffee, and also good avocado toast. The Pacific Grove location has a smaller selection of bites. 398 E Franklin St., Monterey. (831) 901-3776, captainandstoker. com East Village Cafe This is a popular coffee shop with both large tables for group gatherings and rooms with simple two-tops. 498 Washington St., Monterey. (831) 392-6617 Perfectly Pressed See listing under Salinas. 491 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 747-1127, perfectlypressedjuice.com Plumes Coffee & Tea Organic roasts and organic teas with windows for people-watching. This beloved homework spot is open until 8:30pm. 400 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 373-4526 Tidal Coffee Tidal Coffee has an enviable location, tucked in the corner of a courtyard overlooking Monterey Bay. The coffee drinks are worthy of the scenery. 400 Cannery Row, Monterey. (831) 645-4030, tidalcoffeemonterey.com NORTH COUNTY 101 Wine Press Barbecue The restaurant prepares meat Santa Maria style. But unlike most barbecue joints, you dine in a sleek wine bar that doubles as a sports bar. 8049 San Miguel Canyon Road, Prunedale. (831) 272-3025, 101winepress. com Phil’s Fish Market & Eatery Seafood For decades a Moss Landing destination (Phil beat Bobby Flay in a cioppino throwdown), the new location of this iconic restaurant has one advantage: parking. Otherwise, it’s the same seafood menu. 10700 Merritt St., Castroville. (831) 633-2152, philsfishmarket.com Shawarma King & More Mediterranean The best shawarma in Monterey County, and it comes from a kitchen wedged in a gas station. No seating. 11601 Merritt St., Castroville. (831) 633-3333 102 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 Open for Breakfast and Lunch 8am-2:30pm • Closed Tuesday 831-324-4162 602 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove winstons_1-3s_ED24_dg.indd 1 4/3/24 4:03 PM VALIDATED PARKING 136 OLIVIER ST. MONTEREY NEAR OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF (831) 644-9007 WWW.BENIHANA.COM OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL Benihana_1-3s_ED24_gk.indd 1 4/17/24 3:18 PM
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