40 Best Cafes near Sand City

“Great experience, walked in and were debating what to get because it all looked so good and the staff jumped in to answer any questions we had. They were so welcoming, asked about our trip, even provided a free apple fritter that I asked about (but I had already bought it since it looked so good). Don’t usually call a place 5/5 but this whole place was a great atmosphere, food looked and taste great and staff were so nice. Will come again when we visit CA.“

“fantastic baked goods and Greek Salad!“

“Love broccoli cheese soup!“

“Amazing Mbjeu! Try it! Wonderful staff and their cocido is great too“

“We ordered a key lime pie for our daughter’s wedding and it couldn’t have been any more perfect, absolutely beautiful!!! We actually ordered another one from another bakery as insurance and Parker Lusseau’s was the top taste favorite by all of us. Can’t rave enough about the quality, friendliness and beauty of their work, thank you guys for a job above and beyond!“

“I eat here maybe 2 times a week. I always get the kabob wrap which is amazing!! The drinks are awesome too“

“I love this wonderfully baked bread!“

“Such good crepes, definitely recommend! Workers are kind and friendly. Quick service:)“

“10/10 experience im down here for car week and not one coffee spot that i have been to has treated me and my friends with kindness but i walked in here and probably had the best experience since i have been here will be back again for coffee everyday im here“

“I wanted to write the perfect review but I won't be able to do that. The people there were so nice and so warm. The location is in an old house in historic downtown Pacific Grove. But I can't let this go, the prices were high (as expected) and then they did the old trick of, "Did you want chorizo with that"....without telling you it's a $6 upcharge for two teaspoons added on top of your $17 plate of chiliquilies. So for $23, you get a full plate, I mean piled high of tortilla chips covered in a homemade red sauce (delicious). A table or teaspoonful of queso fresco per the recipe (delicious), two fried eggs, and sour cream on the side, (awesome). Most recipes for this dish that I've eaten will offer a choice of protein. Chorizo is a very common breakfast protein for this recipe. I would argue that it should be part of the recipe regardless but if you ask people, "Do you want chorizo on that?", many will say yes for the reasons I mentioned above. But when the bill comes watch out. It was a $6 upcharge to my $17 choice of breakfast. If it's an upcharge you have to tell me in advance. "Do I want it?", is one question. "Do I want it for the price you will charge me?", has to be a separate question. If it's some amount that high, an extra 1/3 of the price of my breakfast, then you shoudl feel extremely obligated to tell me how much. Don't make me feel like an a-hole bringing up your sketchy business upcharge practices to you in the middle of a super-packed breakfast/brunch rush when you hand me the bill. I didn't bring it up but I wanted to, very badly. As good as the meal was the experience left a bad taste in my mouth and more than a week later I'm still shaking my head about it. For a place that thrives on tourist and word-of-mouth business, there's no reason for this type of shady business antics which leads someone like me who otherwise really enjoyed this place to go to the trouble of leaving a bad review. I probably won't go back due to this.“

“Stopped in for lunch after wine tasting next door and we were not disappointed. The food is amazing and the service was fast and pleasant. I would've preferred we were seated at a table first (instead of the bar) or asked to wait for table. We ended up being seated at the bar and then offered a table 10 minutes after and had to move all of our drinks and food. Other than that, amazing experience and we will definitely return when we visit Carmel again.“

“Excellent home-made Baklawa and all sorts of Turkish dessert along with tea, coffee etc. Amazing selection of exotic gifts are displayed for family, friends, etc. Great family/owners, management & service 🪻🌷🪻“

“Phenomenal Halal Food
International Cafe is an absolute gem. The menu has an incredible variety of options, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. It’s the perfect spot for a casual lunch, catching up with friends. Highly recommend Combo plate“

“A great way to start a rainy Sunday morning. Sharing 1 savory /1 sweet crepe with your partner in crime. Absolutely delicious.“

“The owner and staff hold an annual Christmas Toy Drive to serve children with parents living with HIV/AIDS and/or HepC. Plus, you can't find better food, more friendly staff, or a really cool venue.“

“I recently had brunch here - it was delicious. The service was great. I ordered a salmon+avocado benny with hash browns. Overall, a unique and different take on bennys. The hollandaise was saltier than I’ve ever had, which I honestly enjoyed.

Be prepared to wait awhile if you want to try this place on a weekend, it’s worth it.“

“Wow, this hidden gem was awesome! We came from marina to escape the fog and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere is super chill and laid back, we ate outside and the weather was perfect! The pizza was so good and so was our salad. We’ll definitely be back for more!“

“I love stopping by Alta for something to eat and a great tasting coffee!!“

“It was a great place to eat. We sat down fast after putting our name in and the staff was really nice. Overall the food was tasty and so will be back to try more of their menu items. So good Guy Fieri has visited here too and I can definitely see why!!! (:“

“From farm to fresh right on the plate; try the walnut apple salad and add chicken if you like. The atmosphere by the fire warms one inside and out.“

“Love this place! Great shakes! Great people! ♥️“

“I always have lunch at cafe del monte. The staffs are nice and kind. Especially the chef and the man who gets orders. Their cheeseburger is one of the best. I think there are 3 number one burger in LA. Innout, five guys and Cafe del monte. I highly recommend you to try their cheeseburger.“

“Food: decent if you want something quick that’s not defac, but a bit pricey for what they give you.

Service: they are quick, but might as well have self checkout with those huge lines

Atmosphere: if you can find a table, always a nice place to hangout or relax. The music is a great addition.“

“Was here a year ago! Hopefully I get to visit this cafe again soon but never too late to leave a recommendation am I right, Great customer service 10/10 everything. I strongly recommend this cafe.“

“This cafe is practical because you have a coffee right next to a computer zone, so pretty neat. On terms of service, you cant expect it to be best, expect to encounter the cashier with an attitude or to have your coffee not like you ordered. Other than that pretty good.“

“Always a beautiful experience. Staff is fabulous. We have a few Faves, like Sanjana, Tammy, Alda, Esteban, Roland. We’re treated very well and food is always very good. Locals meet and greet and it is fun to be recognized and appreciated. thanks everyone. We love coming in for a visit and lunch.“

“Such a beautiful spot wow! Great food and drinks! Their soft serve ice cream is so good! They have a beautiful garden you can walk through. Fun for kids they have swings and a cute little maze in the garden! Dogs are welcome on the grass area/picnic, not the garden though.“

“Our group was in town for a wedding and we’re desperately searching for a place we could watch the Browns game Sunday Morning at 10am and Trailside delivered! They not only let us take over the TV and bar area but they provided exceptional service and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the Pesto Chicken and the artichoke app!!“

“They have good coffee here.“

“They have good coffee here.“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“Love the green matcha milk tea with boba! My new favorite drink…“

“Food absolutely delicious.. Amazing service and very, friendly staff. Highly recommend and will be returning.“

“I would highly recommend getting a breve latte with a pecan sticky bun and walking down to the beach to eat it. The bitterness of the latte with the sweetness of the bun is a great combo and sunrise breakfast while feeling the sand between your toes is amazing.“

“There are varieties of delicious breads that you can try and all very fresh“

“Love the beet salad, blackened salmon, kids love the burgers and Philly cheese steak sandwiches...lots of great options and friendly service. Especially great for anyone living off Highway 68 or Laureles Grade, great place for dine in or take out.“

“Didn't know if I was supposed to see myself or wait for a host the one helped me about 3 minutes after I got there the food prepared was not exactly what the server wrote up disappointed by that but the food tastes and the folks were walking around to assist we're notice at people who are genuinely happy to be here the temperature is a little chilly inside the restaurant but it's a nice place to be“

“Love the character of the restaurant. Being old, I love older buildings and businesses with history. The staff was friendly and shared info about the food. And the food— had the Italian fish soup dish!!! Lots of fish and the broth was just perfect for dunking freshly baked bread. I am from Colorado and try to go to the Monterey area at least twice a year and the Beach House Restaurant is always on my agenda!!!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The falafel wrap was the best I've ever had!“

“Tidal was a Starbucks alternative, since we wanted to try something new. Oatmeal latte was excellent! The egg wrap was hot and delicious. The fruit was fresh. I recommend it. 👌“