Happy Girl Kitchen Co
A chic coffee bar and cannery focused on organic, local ingredients, known for artisanal jams, healthy eats, and excellent coffee.
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Happy Girl Kitchen Co
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Must-see attractions
A chic coffee bar and cannery focused on organic, local ingredients, known for artisanal jams, healthy eats, and excellent coffee.
Sample the Jams
Try different jam varieties before purchasing to find your perfect flavor. They're available for purchase.
Secure Indoor Seating
Visit during off-peak hours to guarantee indoor seating, as it is limited.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Vegetarian Cafe
Price
Mid-range
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Artisanal Jams & Preserves
Explore a unique selection of homemade jams, chutneys, and marmalades, with samples available before you buy.
Healthy & Diverse Menu
Enjoy delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, from homemade granola to fresh pastries and hearty sandwiches.
Specialty Coffee & Lattes
Savor signature honey lattes with oat milk (or other alternatives at no extra charge) and other expertly crafted coffees.
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Sample the Jams
Try different jam varieties before purchasing to find your perfect flavor. They're available for purchase.
Secure Indoor Seating
Visit during off-peak hours to guarantee indoor seating, as it is limited.
Don't Miss the Pastries
The vegan scones, cornbread, and blueberry muffins are a must-try, especially when paired with their house-made jam.
Consider Home Delivery
Sign up for their 'Shelter in Place' box for curated ingredients and recipes delivered to your home.
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Sample the Jams
Try different jam varieties before purchasing to find your perfect flavor. They're available for purchase.
Secure Indoor Seating
Visit during off-peak hours to guarantee indoor seating, as it is limited.
Don't Miss the Pastries
The vegan scones, cornbread, and blueberry muffins are a must-try, especially when paired with their house-made jam.
Consider Home Delivery
Sign up for their 'Shelter in Place' box for curated ingredients and recipes delivered to your home.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Happy Girl Kitchen Co. is a beloved spot for its commitment to fresh, organic, and homemade ingredients, particularly its artisanal jams and diverse vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Diners rave about the unique flavors and healthy choices, while some note the limited indoor seating and the price point of certain items. Overall, it's praised as a gem with friendly service and delicious coffee.
"In this charming street you’ll find Happy Girl Kitchen. Most of the food and drinks are home-made, and they also have a shop where you can buy their home-made products, from marmalade and gluten-free bread to bath salts. We enjoyed some good coffee, cake, avocado toast and marmalade toast. They have many vegetarian and vegan options as well as delicious gluten-free bread and pastries. Definitely recommend to visit this place!"
Tom Brouwers
"Really really nice cafe. Had a sandwich there which was really good. I found the pickled things they sell a bit pricy and regretted paying 10 dollars for a small glass of pickled cauliflower. But I got carried away from the vibe, which is really good."
Katrin
"Spectacular matcha soy mylk lattes!!! Maddie made our matchas PERFECT!!!! Not too sweet and very creamy! Their GF and vegan options in pastries keep us coming back!! A must try: vegan cornbread, vegan blueberry muffin, and the vegan scones! Customer service is wonderful!"
Sunshine Zerda
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are renowned for their homemade jams, artisanal pickles, and a menu featuring healthy vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options like avocado toast and granola.
Yes, Happy Girl Kitchen Co. has numerous delicious vegan and gluten-free choices, including pastries and baked goods.
Absolutely! They have a shop attached to the cafe where you can buy their wide selection of homemade jams, pickles, and other preserves.
To secure indoor seating, it's recommended to visit during off-peak hours as indoor seating is limited.
Yes, they offer a 'Shelter in Place' box for home delivery, which includes ingredients and recipes for various meals.
Yes, their specialty coffees, like the honey latte with oat milk, are highly praised, and they don't charge extra for alternative milks.
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Another delightful vegetarian spot with a slew of vegan options is Happy Girl Kitchen Co., which I learned is somewhat of an acclaimed local cafe and gourmet food producer. While their brick-and-mortar is beloved by locals and offers delicious baked goods, salads, and homemade kombucha, their packaged goods are pretty fantastic, as well. They have a particular expertise in preserves and specialty jarred items like chutneys, jams, and marmalades, and their Pacific Grove shop sells all these glorious items; so be sure to grab yourself a breakfast or lunch here, plus a few jars to take home with you or as souvenirs.
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Although you can always enjoy Happy Girl Kitchen products on our Old Monterey Food Tour, we always encourage people to go and see the spot for themselves!. This vegetarian restaurant and cafe has some pretty unbeatable, locally-sourced, organic, and fresh options — all of which you can enjoy on an outdoor patio with your pup!. They’re one of the best vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants in the area, and we love featuring their products on our tours!
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Happy Girl Kitchen announces it is starting a Shelter in Place box for home delivery, with “everything you need to make your own avocado toast at home, big salads, two different kinds of soups, bliss balls, cookies and even included bulk rice and beans with a recipes of how to cook them!. ” Sign up for a four week subscription here…
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_For a pre-yoga caffeine fix or a post-yoga brunch and gift stop, Happy Girl Kitchen Co. serves the most decadent vegan breakfast pastry in town. The seasonal vegan scone is served right out of the oven during breakfast, and can be ordered slathered with your favorite Happy Girl jam.
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Everything is homemade - the granola, jams, bread, pastries, yogurt even. They have plenty of healthy options and accommodate for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. The coffee was the real star for me, I got a honey latte with oat milk and it was the best I’ve had in town so far!
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Grab an organic lunch at Happy Girl Kitchen Co – Just a quick walk down the main street of Pacific Grove’s downtown, you ™ll find this organic café and shop. Happy Girl offers both breakfast and lunch (both are amazing), and sells artisan jams and local honey!
LGBTQIA+ Directory
A coffee-shop style cafe and cannery where patrons can enjoy delicious and healthy food and drinks while perusing a selection of pickled vegetables, preserved fruits, and more. Patrons can view their LGBTQ+ Pride Flag hanging in their window year-round.
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Award-winning jams, marmalades and pickled vegetables on the shelves. Yes, it’s a shop, where they pickle everything. But it is also a popular vegetarian cafe open for breakfast and lunch.
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As a team of four, this was a perfect spot for a quick bite and a little something to bring home.
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