Opinions OLD MONTEREY CAFÉ Monterey

We can’t have dairy so we unfortunately always have some limitations for what we can have when we go out to eat. This is completely understandable; however, serving food with items that don’t have dairy without communicating this ahead of time so we can change our order if we want doesn’t sit right with me. We ordered an eggs Benedict but couldn’t have any type of bread in the establishment because it’s all pre buttered. This wasn’t stated until the food was already on our table. I got a burrito without sour cream but I guess the guacamole had some dairy in it because they completely left that out. It could have been substituted for a plain avocado. Overall, not worth the price (2 breakfast meals over $30) mainly because the communication and service. We saw our server three times: when we ordered, when we got our food, when we got the check. Another gentleman (not a server) helped us more than our own server did.

Coffee service was good (because of the other person not the server) and they season the hash browns which was enjoyable. Otherwise, I wouldn’t recommend due to price not matching quality. But there’s a line out the door at some point so people must like it?

Ordered the eggs and bacon. It was good food.

Excellent food & service, and warm atmosphere. Great place to get a hot meal and a blast from the past with their walls of memorabilia all around.

Einfach nur lecker! Schöner Ort, sehr stylish

Netter und schneller Service. Leckeres Essen und große Auswahl. Portionen nicht riesig, aber ausreichend. Nettes Ambiente.

The café is well located in the city center. We went in because it was crowded inside and we thought the food would be tasty. However, the coffee was terrible, the food was tasteless and greasy, and I ended up with a stomach ache all day. The atmosphere inside was pleasant, with an interesting interior and friendly staff.

Just a great place to visit. Busy but worth it

Absolutely amazing place. I never had to ask for refills on anything, the food was fantastic and authentic, very original with a mom and pop kind of twist. Definitely going to see them again.

Came to eat here, they had a long line which was fine, but they pulled two people from behind us in line before they sat us, having us (three people) wait almost an hour for a table. When we were finally seated, our server walked past us three times like we didn’t exist, we didn’t end up getting drinks until we were sat for 15 minutes and she only brought 2 of the 3. Two tables that were sat after us had their order taken and food come out before we even had our order taken. When we finally were able to order our server was really rude and rushed us all through ordering, I’m not trying to be offensive, but we’re not old, we spoke and order in a speed just fine. Our food came out just fine, it was honestly perfect. After asking for the fourth time for our third persons drink, our server asked us “Ice or no ice?” We said “no ice” & she continued to bring it back & slide the drink on the table with ice. She then proceeded to IGNORE us for ten minutes, after raising our hand to her politely a couple times, we ended up waving and asking for our check, in which she threw down and tried to walk away again after being asked to wait for a card so we didn’t have to wait another twenty minutes to be able to leave.
We would return for food, but my god not for the service of this place.

Great looking place, read up that this was some of the best breakfast places in the area. Was extremely disappointed food was bland, cold, dry, and undercooked.

Awesome diner, great breakfast

NOT 4 1/2 stars for sure! i went there because of ratings but very disappointed. had to pay extra for cheese on omelette, and they melted it on top instead of inside. hash brown was tasteless and worst was country biscuit was warmed up in microwave (soggy bottom and hard within a minute). and whats up with $13 - 12 oz micheleda!!

Very small restaurant, cramped with tables. Barely able to walk through without elbowing someone's head. Food was somehow undercooked in the middle, burnt on the outside and cold. We had to wait quite a while but it was very busy so understandable. When we told them they were very understanding and didn't charge us.

I dont know how anyone could think the food here is good. Everything tasted low quality and the prices were ridiculous. Tight seating but friendly service. Over 83.00 for a lame breakfast for 4 people. 3.50 for really bad house coffee. Then they charge 1.75 for a few slices of jalapeños in addition to a 14. breakfast burrito. It was busy so ppl like it enough but they must not make breakfast bc this was worse than what I make

Stopped in for coffee and scrambled eggs. Both were great. The Cafe gives off a nice vibe. Artwork on the walls very nostalgic. The people make you feel at home there.will go back.

Solid restaurant with good American food!

Great spot for breakfast. Old school, very clean and excellent food. Had the California omelet with cheddar cheese and fruit with English muffins. Excellent food. Everyone at our table had good comments about their food. Highly recommend.

Vast menu of breakfast and lunch selections. They were light on milk options at the moment. I had the pecan pancakes ????????. Service was great and portions are big. Our server gave us a variety of good suggestions in different food categories.

Not worth the wait or the hype.

-This restaurant has about 15 tables inside available, and a few tables outside table that can hold a small party of 2 people.

-However, they were able to accommodate our party today was of 7 people.
- very small, servers and customers will bump into you.
-five minutes after seating, they only asked if we wanted coffee, poured us coffee.
-they have three servers for the whole restaurant.
-took our order 15min after seating fairly quickly for a full house.
-When the server took our order she didn't take my drink order and cut me off when substituting bacon for sausage to my food order, she started walking away when i said Scambled for my eggs.
-She was patient with everyone else's order, and I was the last to order.
-After they took our order others in my party were able to ask for creamer.
-They will refill your coffee without asking , if they see your coffee half empty.
--------- ( Up to you if you like that they are attentive, or i you prefer that they wait for you to ask so you have the option to add creamer and sugar to your preference)
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My order
Belgian waffle combo
-original- belgian waffles, two bacon, two sausages, and two eggs
my order to
-substitute sausage with bacon
-scrambled eggs

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Was able to order a coke a few minutes later
-soft drinks machine
-they do have straws available if you ask for some.
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END OF MEAL

For my order
-She brought out the waffles with a side of bacon.
-Someone else had to get her attention and order the eggs.
Everyone elses order came as is and ordered.

MEAL NOTES

-Crispy belgian waffles were soggy and tasted more like pancakes, plain flavor.
-Eggs were very wet
-Blueberries served on top of the waffles were sour which understandable out of their control.
- The bacon was good thick slices and not salty.

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Random notes

-Sugars are on the table along with tabasco, tapatio, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- different small jam packets
-They have vegetarian options available.
-They do have alcohol options for brunch time-mimosas with the option of orange juice, guava, or cranberry juice.
-They have restrooms hidden but available.
NOT wheelchair accessible.

Salmon eggs Benedict, haven’t experienced flavor like this since last year ????????????

Cool place and great food

We visited during a busy Saturday morning. Surprisingly, we were seated immediately. They are Johnny on the spot with the coffee. I don't think I ever finished a full cup before they topped me off again. Food was good and the place is very kid-friendly. Moderate pricing. My wife and I did notice it was pretty crowded. Not just busy; I think the tables are a little too close together, so you really have to squeeze to walk around the tables. Overall, it was a very positive experience. 


The monte Cristo was delicious ????, as was the French toast. The biscuits and gravy were a bit of a disappointment. Most likely wouldn't make the choice to eat that item again. They have an extensive menu selection of breakfast/lunch.
Order a side of bacon!

Excellet omelets and coffee, friendly staff. A great way to start the morning.

I don't know why this place has such a high rating, the food is so average, grits are white and have no taste at all, crab in eggs Benedict was bad ????. It's not delicious at all, everything is so tasteless.

J'aime l'accueil de Old Monterey. Toujours souriant. C'est une excellente adresse à Monterey.

Café avec une ambiance un peu tamisée. La carte n'est pas très fourni mais leur desserts sont bons.
Attention : si vous vous installez au bar n'oubliez pas votre pièce d'identité, sans quoi le barman refusera de vous servir une bière ou tout autre alcool. Une de mes amies a du se contenter d'un drink soft à cause de cela.