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Old Monterey Cafe

489 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940-2722
831-646-1021
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Ranked #41 of 198 restaurants in Monterey
4.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR563
Cuisines: Mexican, American
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Monterey, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

...for breakfast. It is an old Monterey favorite. Fresh ingredients and very efficient service. They are very busy every weekend and most weekdays. You will almost always have a wait. It's cozy and warm. I tried the Crab Benedict and was surprised that they used FRESH crab and their Hollandaise is one of the best I have tried anywhere. It's... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This little cafe was filled with so many people . The food was amazing. Prices were great.Portions are enormous. The cafe was a short walk from the warf. More

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MONTEREY
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

If all that you are looking for is great, friendly service, perfectly prepared food, reasonable prices, and a convenient location, this is the place. Their poached eggs are a study in correct. More

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Bourne, Lincolnshire
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We opted to eat here instead of pay through the nose for an average hotel breakfast. This was a cheaper option, with a huge choice on the menu. We both had omelette which comes with hash brown and both were delicious. It was enough food to keep us going for the rest of the day. More

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Monterey, California
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The breakfast was good but nothing special. I want more homemade stuff but it would serve for big american breakfast More

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Los Angeles
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

We had a great breakfast and great service at the Monterey Cafe. The food arrived surprisingly quickly after we ordered it. More

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Silicon Valley, CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We ate here several times while staying in Monterey, because it has good food at resonable prices ( You can walk if you're staying in the historic part of town) We enjoyed both breakfast and lunch. You have a wide range of choice, which makes it probable you'll find something you will like. More

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Fresno, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

I have eaten at the Old Monterey Cafe on three separate occasions and i can say for sure that they make one of the best breakfasts ive ever had, and i am a breakfast lover. They make the best omelet ive ever had, and they have a huge list of ingredients to make your own perfect one. The price is... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Not sure I know what California eggs are meant to taste of - but this had me wanting to lick the plate! California eggs is a variant of a Benedict - but on the base of a croissant. Brilliant! I arrived EARLY with jet lag on a Saturday. Despite feeling a bit like I'd demanded them to open, service was... More

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Monterey, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

They have limited hours, closing mid-afternoon, but serve breakfast all the time. The corned beef hash is great. There is a Denny's around the corner, but wouldn't you rather support a local business? More

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