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My favorite places to eat in the Monterey, CA area
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items I grew up in Pacific Grove & am a huuuge foodie!! Here are my all time favorite spots to eat and hang out when I come back to visit my hometown! :)
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Amazing spot for a healthy and nourishing lunch! Delicious baked goods (try the molasses cookie and thumbprint cookie). Darling patio for outdoor seating and barstool/table seating inside. The last working cannery in the Pacific Grove/Monterey area! ...
Happy Girl Kitchen Co
Out of this world pastries! I dream about their chai & croissants…Try their canelé & veggie sandwich while there! Fresh soups made everyday that will warm your tummy & heart!
Parker Lusseau
They have two locations! One in Pacific Grove (best for a grab & go coffee and pastry) and the Monterey location (plenty of seating to chill). Try their avo toast & London fog (house made vanilla syrup is so good!). They get their pastries fr...
Captain + Stoker
Grab a burrito & head to Asilomar Beach to catch the sunset. 10/10!!
Michael's Grill & Taqueria
Yummy grab & go deli spot! Try their tuna sandwich & make sure you get a side of pickle! I love grabbing something yummy here & heading down to Lover’s Point (walking distance beach).
Goodie's
Healthy and thoughtfully crafted dishes that will leave you feeling so nourished! I love the yellow curry SO much! The California Pizza is also amazing. Live music from local artists every week!
Julia's
Delicious brunch & dinner spot. I absolutely love their spinach salad with a side of salmon. The portabello mushroom plate is also incredible! Cozy and cute! Semi-formal restaurant.
Red House Cafe
Take-out just as fantastic as dine-in! The sweetest folks own Pacific Thai and everyone there is so kind. Incredible green curry, chicken satay, pad Thai, and spring rolls. Everything is delicious here and I dream about their menu everyday lol.
Pacific Thai Cuisine
Incredible natural light! Such a wonderful place to run into friends. :) Sweet coffeeshop & bookstore. Cozy spot to read/work/enjoy a cup of chai (my fav here!). Their quiches are wonderful!
The Bookworks
Great grab & go sushi! Very reasonably priced. Grab some sushi & drive down to Asilomar!
Ocean Sushi Deli
Best sushi in the Monterey area! Great for take-out or dine-in. Everything is incredible here! Can’t go wrong!
Crystal Fish - Japanese Restaurant
Get here early! They sell out FAST and are only open Saturdays 7AM-4PM. The salami sandwiches are a must-try. The epi bread is also incredible. ALL the bread is incredible!! Go with friends and get a bunch of treats to share!
Pavel's Backerei
Delicious bakery with savory eats & a tasty coffee bar! Darling patio to hang out with friends. Dog friendly in the patio!
Alta Bakery and Cafe
Beautiful view of Lover’s Point. Semi-formal restaurant with a wonderful seafood menu. I love the salmon! Happy hour & locals menu available here.
Beach House Restaurant + Bar @ Lovers Point
Amazing Italian restaurant! A sweet spot for dressing up and going out for a nice glass of wine & unforgettably delicious pasta.
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