For breakfast, try Tidal Coffee cafe which offers a series of mouthwatering granola bars and pastries and then head on over to one of over 100 Monterey wineries for lunch. If you’re very much into wine culture, Monterey even has a wine museum where one can enjoy a taste and a tipple. There are so many Monterey pizza places and seafood restaurants to choose from, such as the famous Sardine Factory which has drawn famous people from all over the world.

Every artisan food we craft and thoughtfully sourced bean we brew salutes the history and character of Cannery Row — and the spirit of camaraderie that helped bring it to life. Here in this precious patch of Pacific Coast that inspired Ricketts and Steinbeck, we wanted to establish a comfortable place for locals and wanderers alike to commune over a cup of coffee in tribute to the artists and thinkers of Monterey’s past, present and future.

The last stop in downtown Monterey should be the Alta Bakery (open every day, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.), in the historic Cooper-Molera Adobe, for eye-popping dessert specials to enjoy in its lovely gardens, or Tidal Coffee in the Monterey Plaza Hotel complex (open Thursday through Monday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday) if you’re just out of the water or off of a bike nearby at Adventures by the Sea.

Tidal Coffee is perfect for stopping in if you’re already planning on enjoying Cannery Row. Locals love their nitro cold brew, and if you want to give your tired feet a rest, you can grab a seat on their outdoor patio to sip and relax with your coffee. They also offer light pastry options, and you can take their beans home to enjoy your own Tidal Coffee from the comfort of your couch.

Tidal Coffee: Tidal Coffee offers a cozy, communal space to get together over iced lattes, cappuccinos, and small bites. This popular spot serves artisanal crafted fare and thoughtfully sourced brews all while enjoying views of the majestic Monterey Bay. Take a moment to kick back, relax and indulge in one of their delicious fresh pastries paired with a warm cup of coffee.

On the same patch of the Pacific that inspired the likes of Rickets & Steinbeck, you’ll find Tidal’s flagship coffee house, the perfect spot for a professional meeting, a working lunch, or a pick-me-up overlooking the beating waves of Monterey Bay. Their Golden Bean award-winning blends, fresh-baked pastries, and toasted paninis are made in-house daily.

Take a morning stroll down Cannery Row to Tidal Coffee, a perfect spot for morning pastries and coffee. Sit at an outside table with a view of both the bike path and the ocean and divide your time between people-watching and wildlife-watching.

It usually starts in the early morning at 6 AM and closes at 5:00 PM in the afternoon. It serves coffee drinks, baked goods and snacks. The hotel has relaxed seating couches and has a bay view in front.

Monterey boasts a diverse coffee scene, from in-house roasted coffee at Captain + Stoker to locally sourced beans at Tidal Coffee, catering to various preferences.