Old Monterey Café
489 Alvarado St, Monterey
(831) 646-1021
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A cheaper brunch option that serves up instant grits and unseasoned — well, just about everything.
To start, as we were only the fourth table in the restaurant, the service felt rushed. She immediately came to our table to take our order upon sitting down and then again 2 minutes later after we asked for additional time. The server didn't write down any requested items and forgot my biscuits and gravy - I had to remind our server.
I ordered their eggs, sausage, grits, and biscuits & gravy.
I also asked for their ‘freshly squeezed orange juice,’ as a Yelp reviewer had noted it was the best they had ever had—tl;dr, it’s Minute Maid.
The scrambled eggs were unseasoned and overcooked, the grits surely tasted like the Quaker instant grits I ate as a child, and the biscuits were undercooked and doughy—as if they were made with a discounted Pillsbury dough.
My boyfriend ordered an unseasoned omelet that was more like an egg scramble with toppings mixed together. His toast also arrived luke warm.
The only upside were the quick coffee refills.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was amazing! Perfect way to end our vacation
Food without salt and without taste.
Overpricey, ordered 2 omelettes, 1 Belgian waffle with chicken and a coffee which cost us 73$.
Super slow service, have to ask for water three times.
There is no salt in omelette, gritts and hash brown.
I really don't understand why it is rated one of the good restuarant in town.
Below average service and taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle, California Omelet with Cheddar
The interior is pretty but that’s about it. The staff was nice but very rushed, pulling menus out of our hands. When the food arrived it was missing elements we had ordered. It also didn’t taste very good. Service barely speaks English and the coffee was practically water.
It was all edible but diffently not worth the 4.4 star rating it had when we visited.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I’ve been wanting to try this spot for a while, but it’s always busy which makes sense now that I’ve finally had the chance to visit! I stopped by on a weekday and got to fully enjoy the experience without the usual crowd.
The interior is beautifully decorated with old vintage signage, giving the place a cozy and nostalgic vibe. It’s clear they’ve put a lot of thought into creating a welcoming atmosphere.
the staff made us feel right at home. They greeted us immediately and were on top of their game with customer service, it’s clearly a priority here.
The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered the chorizo with eggs and eggs Benedict, and I was blown away by how generous the portions were. They don’t hold back when it comes to serving up a full plate! Every bite was delicious, and you can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients.
If you’re in the area, this is a must-visit breakfast spot. If going on a weekend then plan to arrive early since they’re very busy on weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a local cafe with a down home feel. The food and service was excellent. I highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast, friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Omelet with Cheddar
Food was great. Large portions. Fun environment. Once the waitress made it to us she was great. If you are not paying attention you might miss their location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place completely deserves the 5 star rating. We were quick to be seated, and given some time to look over the menu. We ordered, and the hospitality of the employees were great. The food was served after, a sandwich, French toast, and a full stack of pancakes. The full stack may have been much, because they were huge. But they were served with strawberries and are so fluffy it's amazing. the French toast with strawberries was mouth watering, and amazing. The sandwich tasted so good, and was served with coated fries. The coffee was also pretty good. Overall, an amazing place I would definitely go back to.
Vegetarian options: Some but not a lot.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Homemade Salsa, Belgian Waffle, Pancakes with Fresh Fruit, French Toast
Very good breakfast, friendly staff. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Absolute best breakfast I've had in a LONG time. 1000% coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle, Huevos Rancheros Plate
Solid breakfast, beware parking situation, especially on weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice breakfast spot with typical American and Mexican dishes. The coffee is refilled straight away and the service was otherwise very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dog friendly local breakfast spot with great food! They have a wide variety of options, something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle
The food was really good and the whole restaurant atmosphere is a vibe✨ Definitely a fun local breakfast spot. I’d love to give this place a 5 star review…the only thing that was disappointing was the waitress, though sweet and helpful, happened to add a bunch of $3 add ons that I didn’t ask for. It made my $17.25 meal into a $30 meal. By the time I noticed, it was too late and I couldn’t do anything about it. Not the end of the world but it wasn’t necessarily what I was hoping to start the day with🙃 overall a great place though! Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
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