Dungeness Crab Benedict
Poached eggs, avocado & crab over a toasted English muffin, blanketed in hollandaise.

Downtown Monterey · 489 Alvarado St
A cozy, family-run café that's been flipping pancakes and pouring bottomless mimosas since 1985. Every plate cooked to order, every morning worth showing up for.
Our Story
For four decades, the corner of Alvarado Street has smelled like fresh coffee and sizzling hash browns. What started as a small family café has become the place locals bring visitors, where regulars have their table, and where "the usual" actually means something.
We still do it the honest way: fresh ingredients, generous portions, and every single plate cooked to order. No shortcuts, no frozen anything — just the kind of breakfast that feels like coming home.
A taste of the menu that made us famous. Every dish made fresh, plated generous, and finished with a little Monterey sunshine.
Poached eggs, avocado & crab over a toasted English muffin, blanketed in hollandaise.
Crisp golden waffle piled with fresh berries, whipped cream & warm syrup.
Salsa-simmered tortillas, house chorizo, cotija, fanned avocado & two eggs your way.
Buttermilk pancakes crowned with strawberries, powdered sugar & a side of mimosa.
Warm blueberry compote, a scoop of vanilla, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Three fresh eggs folded around your favorites and blanketed in melted cheese.
Hungry for the full lineup? Ask your server — the complete menu is always cooked to order.

Grab your crew, claim a booth, and settle in. Mimosas, spiced lattes, fresh-squeezed juice and a table full of plates — this is how Monterey does a slow morning.
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Best breakfast in Monterey. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and everything tastes homemade. We come every time we're in town.
A must-visit. Fast service, cozy atmosphere, and the pancakes are unreal. You can tell they care about every single plate.
Classic, comforting, and consistent. From the omelets to the coffee, everything is fresh and flavorful. A true neighborhood gem.
Open Daily · 6:45 AM – 2:30 PM
Breakfast served all day
Dine-in · Outdoor seating · Take-out · Family friendly