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Old Monterey Café

4.3Google rating(1,364 reviews)
Old Monterey Café

Known For

Unhurried breakfasts tucked inside warm brick-walled surroundings

Old Monterey Café wraps you in exposed brick warmth the moment you walk through the door, making it one of those rare downtown spots that actually earns its charming storefront reputation. Order early, grab a window seat, and let the morning move slowly.

🕐Best time to visit: Weekend mornings before the downtown crowds arrive

489 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

Our Take

The exposed brick walls and sunlit corner seat at Old Monterey Café create the kind of unhurried morning atmosphere that makes you order a second espresso just to stay longer. It's a solid charming spot that delivers consistently without any pretension — exactly what a good neighborhood café should be.

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Downtown

489 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA

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