Captain + Stoker
Known For
Neighborhood-corner coffee shop with a genuinely loyal morning crowd
This Captain + Stoker location delivers the same great-for-photos latte craft in a cozy nook setting that feels slightly more neighborhood-corner than the other outposts. Local-favorite regulars treat it like a second living room, which tells you everything.
🕐Best time to visit: just before closing when the pace slows to a drift
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
398 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
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