FOOD Bakeries, Ice Cream and other Treats Bakery Station Housed in a circa-1920s service station, the Bakery Station offers a great variety of freshmade treats, from sticky buns to muffins and granola. Some hefty deli sandwiches, too. 202 Monterey St., Salinas. (831) 783-1140, thebakerystation.salinas.com Emma’s Bakery & Cafe Emma’s is a versatile place. You can select from fruit pies, cream pies and other pastries. But the kitchen also prepares breakfast and lunch. 1182 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 7577437, emmasbakeryandcafe.com MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt See listing under Carmel. 1091 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 759-9769, myofrozenyogurt. com Otto’s Bread Company First Otto’s specialized in sourdough, delivered to area dining establishments. But now the bakery is turning out other treats—sandwiches and coffee—and is open to the public. 215 Monterey St., Salinas. Sweet Reba’s See listing under Carmel. Opening in 2025. 268 Main St., Salinas. sweetrebas.com Coffee, Tea, Juices Beerded Bean Their tagline “the best of both brews” refers to the beer and coffee on offer. In other words, it’s an invitation to linger all day. A go-to for live music, as well. 210 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 202-0966, thebeerdedbean.com Brewjee Coffee Co. Coffee drinks, teas and matcha, along with cold brew concentrates. Sit with a cup and a muffin or cookie. 16 E. Gabilan St., Salinas. (831) 272-4435, brewjeecoffeeco.com Cherry Bean Coffeehouse This Oldtown mainstay is a place to run into everyone you know, as well as to get caffeinated. 332 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 424-1989, cherrybeancoffeehouse.com Perfectly Pressed Here’s a question: Does good for you mean it doesn’t taste good? Hardly. At this juice spot they add no sugar, no preservatives, no artificial stuff. 961 W. Alisal St., Salinas. (831) 998-8770, perfectlypressedjuice.com Villa Rivera Cafe A spot next to Monterey County Courthouse for breakfast and a relaxing cup of coffee, as well as grab-and-go sandwiches. 142 W. Alisal St., Salinas. (831) 256-7025, villariveracafe. com SEASIDE AND SAND CITY Baan Thai Thai Baan Thai is known locally for its curries, family friendliness, heaping helpings and fiery chiles, not to mention friendly service. 1760 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. (831) 394-2996, baanthaiseaside.com BaDa Korean Kitchen Korean BaDa prepares bibimbap, kalbijjin, several options of fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, tofu soup and other favorites. 880 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 920-1040 Barba Azul Mexican To be more specific, Barba Azul is a Sinaloastyle seafood restaurant. From the moment it 112 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 840 Broadway Avenue, Suite B-5, Seaside • 1091 S. Main Street, Salinas 157 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel • www.myofrozenyogurt.com Enjoy a free taste today! MYO Pure Frozen Yogurt is a family-owned and operated business for over 14 years in Monterey County. Our yogurt is loaded with healthy probiotics and active cultures. Over 70 toppings available, including fresh fruit daily. Pints & Quarts To Go! Voted Best Frozen Yogurt ’10-’24
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