Alta Bakery and Cafe

502 Munras Ave, Monterey
(831) 920-1018

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Jong Lee

Loved the warmed up savory baked goods.

Coffees are generous portions

Thatcher Waters

Baked goods were great, coffee as well. Good atmosphere with the seating area out back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Croissant

Patrick Dillon

Fun bakery downtown. I love all the pastries although the cinnamon roll is probably my favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Croissant

Lilli Gruendl

Highly recommend! Golden latte with almond milk and regular latte with oat milk were fantastic. And so was the chia pudding. We sat outside in the courtyard and enjoyed the last rays of November sun - pure bliss!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Peter Kron

Literally the best bakery I have ever been in the US.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arianna Zito

Abbiamo visitato la bakery per la colazione, dato che alloggiavamo nei pressi. Abbiamo provato vari prodotti da forno, cinnamon rolls, pistacchio e rose rolls, doughnut e già che c'eravamo anche un bel rustico da mangiare per merenda. Tutto delizioso, di ottima qualità e porzioni anche generose. Buono il caffè, personale gentile e ambiente curato. Super!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandon Gill

If you are looking for a sweet or savory treat and coffee, this is the place to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Croissant

Shany Dagan

Great food, super special. Lots of options, and each feels thought through.

Service was great as well, although they were packed they were super patient and helped with questions.

There’s a beautiful outdoor seating area which was perfect for us. We were 6!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Obligatory Avocado Toast, Hand Crafted Pastries, Soup

Dan Currie

Really great coffee and pastries

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Obligatory Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Roll

Noeau Sierras

My husband were in town for our anniversary wanted to check out the bakeries in the area, so stopped in Sunday morning before heading out. Loved the decor, especially the old pictures on the wall. Nice place. However, the staff really need to work on their customer service. We stood in line and when we reach the counter to place our order, the young man that was taking the orders suddenly walked away and started speaking with some of the staff and then to another gentlemen across the room. He didn't say he'd be right back or if someone would be right with us. He just walked away. Then a young lady walked by us and we thought maybe she'll taking over for him, but no, she just walked by grabbed something and walked away without saying a word...like "Someone will be right with you" Then about 5 min later the young man comes back and says "How can I help you?" without apologizing for being gone or not saying anything before leaving for a while. Then bad experience continues. When I get to the register and ask the young man at the register, what the pastry in front me was. He tells me with a little irritation to his voice what it is. Then when asked him what makes the crunch in the
vanilla "crunch"? Is their nuts in it? I asked because I'm allergic to walnuts and pecans. He says to me with an are you an idiot tone "I would have said nut crunch if it had nuts in it"! The comment and the tone was uncalled for.. In a pleasant tone, he simply could have said what gives the vanilla crunch it,its crunch! At point I was about to walk out without the pasties I picked out. Instead I thought maybe he just having a bad morning. I paid for the items and walk over to my husband and said "I'm never coming here again!". Their customer service is NOT GOOD! We then walked over to your competition Parker-Lusseau Pastries were we had been before and had a great experience. It's more than having a good product or decor....For me its about good/great customer service. It keeps your customer coming back. Btw, it's not just me that was disappointed in your customer service, qthe customer next me and a gal at Trader Joe's said your customer service was not good lately. Hope things get better...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Anthony Di'Maggio

Good bakery / coffee shop. Doesn’t offer wifi. More geared towards tourist, not young professionals looking for work spaces

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sebastien Van Schalkwyk

Amazing little gem in the heart of Monterey. Went for breakfast and although quite pricey - was worth each cent spent.

Their pastries ? and donuts ? are off the charts and they make a good proper European coffee ☕️.

The staff are friendly, but a bit airy-fairy. But perhaps this is their culture and what keeps them chilled.

Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Allison Houvener

Coffee was great and the bakery items were wonderful! All made fresh right in house as well. There is indoor seating, but the best part is the open garden area around the back with seating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hand Crafted Pastries

Miranda

i’m all for their patio / backyard! the mushroom pastry and the americano were very good but they cannot compete with the view of trees and gardens and historic houses. would love to come back next time in monterey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Rao

Delicious Everything - Gratifying Cappuccinos - Fantastic Service - Charming Garden Patio - Most Recent Favorites Includes: GINGER SCONE and CHOCOLATE BANANA STRUDEL!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hand Crafted Pastries, Croissant

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