Alta Bakery and Cafe
502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
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
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…
I passed this place many times because it doesn't really stick out to say hey. "Look at me taste our food." I bought the Blueberry Muffin and Berry Strudel or as I call it, a large croissant with lots of encrusted sugar on top with berries in the middle. The strangest Strudel…
Cute spot with delicious food! The line goes relatively quickly. My mom and I shared the white bean and bacon soup and the Reuben croissant sandwich which were amazing! The obligatory gingerbread latte was delicious and not too sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious and…
Crema Reviews
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