Crema's Take
“This Monterey gem shines brightest for its thoughtfully crafted seasonal drinks and exceptional pastries that locals return to weekly, from ginger scones to berry strudels that are as beautiful as they are delicious. The kitchen elevates simple breakfast fare into something special—think perfectly executed avocado toast and salmon toast alongside creative lattes like seasonal lemon and raspberry—making it the kind of place where you'll want to linger, share everything family-style, and discover your new favorite order. It's refreshingly unpretentious despite the quality, a neighborhood spot that lets the food speak for itself rather than relying on flash.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alta Bakery & Cafe was one of our favorite stops in Monterey. The croissants were absolutely incredible—the best I’ve ever had. Flaky, buttery, perfectly baked, and made with so much care. You can tell they’re crafted by people who truly love what they do. The warm…
This was completely worth the hype and wait. We waited about an hour to get in, BUT it was spring break weekend so I believe that’s the reason why it was so crowded. Everything we got was amazing. We got a matcha latte, cappuccino, and a select few pastries and food. The best…
This place is unbelievable. The food is fantastic. Everything we ordered was perfection. The flavors just melt in your mouth. From brownies to the mushroom melt, and the Reuben Alta has it all. The outdoor dining and also indoor dining, makes it perfect for doing school or just…
One of the best bakeries for breakfast I’ve had in awhile! The seasonal lemon and raspberry latte was very pleasant to drink, not overly sweet and was a flavor that I’ve not normally seen for a latte. The maple bacon swirl wasn’t too heavy either, and while i did quite enjoy…
We had a few toasts, the avocado toast and an incredible salmon toast. Both were as beautiful as they were delicious. We also got a lot of pastries. The ginger scone was especially good. We also had the pistachio rose croissant, the cinnamon swirl with whipped cream, a ham and…
So the photos are from multiple visits. My girls and I love this place. we come weekly ish and just order random stuff that looks tasty and then we share everything. I will say some of our favorites are the Earl Grey mousse, Fruit Danish, Bacon Leak Quiche, Pastaicho Roll and…
Crema Reviews
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