Captain + Stoker

Not an avid coffee drinker but we had the traditional ice cold sweet brew and it was chill. Hit the spot and really good. But what took the cake was the sourdough they beak in house. the line was at the door and that confirmed the popularity and the good coffee.

Enjoyable little cafe that gives you a feeling of indoor/outdoor with its giant garage-style door. Friendly staff. Busy, but the line moves along smoothly. Thought we wouldn’t get a table but people are constantly coming & going so by the time we ordered a table opened up.

Food was fresh, flavorful, enjoyable. Husband had a seasonal latte that was really good. I made a mistake… I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk and added the house-made vanilla. I typically don’t add sugar to my coffee but wanted to taste their vanilla. My drink was way too sweet for my liking and I only was able to get through half of it.

I will definitely go back, but this time I will make sure not to add anything and just order the drinks as-is.

Place is sooo cute. It has super nice aesthetic. Coffee was good but not the best, I ordered an oat mocha so it was a bit too water. They have the cutest local painted trays for espresso 😍

My boyfriend and I went here one morning recently and loved it. We shared a yummy latte (best one in Monterey) and strawberry peanut butter toast. We watched the worker make it and it was authentic. I loved their peanut butter & wanted to buy it for my own home. We would definitely come back here!

Found my go-to coffee spot in Monterey! First impression: this place has a lot of bike decor which wouldn’t have been my first guess from its name. Their setup is nice. They have an automatic pour over machine which wowed us. We ordered their iced vanilla latte (very popular) and flat white. Both drinks came out delicious! Didn’t try their food options but other reviews have shown they’re equally as delicious. Definitely worth a trip over here if you’re in the area or passing by!

Beat espresso I have ever had in California they are really good who is behind the bar and they roasted coffee as well amazing pour over coffee Ethiopian one.

Love their bread , avocado toast and peanut butter with jam are taste 👅.

Very cute coffee shop. Staff were so friendly and patient. They also offered great reccomendations for coffee. My husband ordered the vanilla cappuccino and I ordered from the specialty menu, the honey lavendar latte. Both tasted great! We also both got the avocado toast. The sourdough was very obviously homemade (or at least sourced from an excellent baker), hearty and tasty! Generous avocado spread, topped with arugula, pepper flakes, and a lime on the side. One slice should hold you over until lunch, but they do offer two slices for a slight discount. I'm sure we will be eating here again during our week long visit in Monterey.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon after hiking at Point Lobos. The line wasn't too long. I ordered an iced oat milk latte and a peanut butter ball - both were really good! My partner got a mocha that he really enjoyed. We were here with a group of 4 and luckily managed to find enough open seats at the large table for us to relax for a bit - it was pretty busy! It's quite loud inside, doesn't seem like a good place to work/study from. Only indoor seating, free parking just down the street, and free wifi that didn't seem to work too well during my visit. I'll return on a future visit to the area! We bought a bag of beans to enjoy at home in the meantime.

Monterey’s top coffee! Perfectly roasted beans utilized to their full potential. Awesome coffee! Gets crowded, but sharing is caring!

Awesome vibe and a cool coffee place serving quality items. I ordered a cappuccino and it was the best and rich in quality. I recommend going a bit early here especially if it’s a weekend, we couldn’t try any of their bakery items as they ran out of it due to a busy Sunday morning. The only reason I am giving it 4 starts is because the coffee didn’t feel warm, personally I feel it would have tasted even better if served warm, probably they could have steamed the milk a bit more but overall yes, it’s a must place to visit if you are looking for a quality coffee, I would come again!