Independent cafés, roasters, and coffee bars across the tri-county region — from Big Sur to Hollister. Browse 22 verified listings in coffee shops across the Monterey Bay region. Highlights include 11th Hour Coffee, Bookworks, and CAFE BRIO.
A Lighthouse Avenue cafe and bakery in Pacific Grove serving espresso, pour-overs, scratch-baked pastries, and a small breakfast and lunch m…
A locally-roasted, female-founded specialty coffee shop on Mission Street near UC Santa Cruz. Small, focused menu, immaculate espresso, and …
A specialty third-wave roaster founded in Monterey, serving meticulously sourced single-origin coffees from a sleek café near downtown. The …
A destination roaster and pizza café on San Juan Bautista's historic 3rd Street, with a sunny patio and an outdoor wood-fired oven. Serious …
A Pacific Avenue institution since the 1990s, open late, serving coffee, pastries, and beer/wine in a bohemian space that has hosted generat…
A small, well-loved Carmel cafe tucked into the Doud Arcade off Ocean Avenue, serving espresso, made-to-order breakfast and lunch sandwiches…
The Carmel Coffee House and Roasting Company is a casual coffee shop in Carmel-by-The-Sea, known for its cozy atmosphere and quality espress…
Plumes Coffee & Tea is a warm and inviting coffee shop in downtown Monterey, known for its rich espresso, drip coffee, and a variety of loos…
A beloved local roaster with cafés in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Valley. Beans are roasted on the Peninsula and pulled into thoughtful pou…
A beloved Pacific Grove community café on Lighthouse Avenue serving espresso, smoothies, and full breakfasts. Big communal tables, a sunny p…
Verve's flagship café on Pacific Avenue is the heart of Santa Cruz's specialty coffee scene. Founded in Santa Cruz in 2007, Verve roasts awa…
A Soquel village fixture for decades — quirky name, generous portions, and a packed weekend brunch line. Coffee, breakfast plates, sandwiche…
A cheerful Capitola Village café tucked steps from the beach, serving espresso, breakfast, and casual lunches. The patio looks toward Soquel…
An Aptos coffee roaster and café on Soquel Drive serving small-batch roasted coffee from a friendly local space. A favorite of Aptos regular…
A South Main Street coffee shop in downtown Salinas, blending a coffee bar with a craft beer focus — espresso and pour-overs by day, beer fl…
A downtown Hollister café on San Benito Street serving espresso, café con leche, and pastries with a warm, family-run feel. A welcoming corn…
Honeylux Coffee is a specialty coffee shop in Watsonville's Pajaro Valley, renowned for its carefully crafted espresso and signature drinks.…
A coffee shop in downtown Salinas on West Alisal Street, in the heart of the Oldtown district. Espresso, drip, and café fare in a friendly, …
A drive-through and walk-up specialty coffee bar serving Scotts Valley commuters and Highway 17 travelers. Quick-service espresso done well …
Founded by champion baristas, Cat & Cloud has grown into one of California's most respected specialty roasters with a flagship in Pleasure P…
Downtown Monterey's largest independent café, a corner spot on Pearl Street with high ceilings, big windows, and a long bar pouring espresso…
Bookworks is an independent bookstore and coffee shop nestled in Pacific Grove, offering a unique space for book lovers to enjoy coffee and …