Crema's Take
“This waterfront spot trades on its Fisherman's Wharf location and cheap prices, but the 2.8 rating reflects real inconsistency—reviewers praise the oysters and chowder in bread bowls when they're fresh, yet complain regularly about skimpy portions, overpriced combos (a juice and two waters hit one family for $30), and sad-looking sandwiches. The front-of-house staff seem pleasant, and if you're timing it right for their seafood specials, you might get a decent quick meal, but there's no reliability here. Skip it unless you're specifically after their clam chowder bread bowl and willing to gamble on the day's quality.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →food is cheap. the only positive. but i wouldnt come back. i ordered the shrimp n crab sandwhich and that was thee saddest looking sandwhich i have had in a loong time. wanted to go to crabby jims, but missed lunch so i tried dockside. i was sadly disappointed in myself for…
Always go here for fresh oysters and coffee. Iunno if Im biased but I like their chowder too. Right at the front and the dude that works the front is always chill n cool.
If I could leave negative stars I would! Was there this weekend with my family and ordered two bread bowls two waters and a juice..30$..I didn’t see him fill up the bread bowls but once we sat down the bowls were full of bread and very little clam chowder! It was very soupy and…
A great place right on the left side to stop off as you walk onto Old Fisherman's Wharf for cold water, soda, hot coffee, mocha and hot chocolate, a delicious shrimp and oyster cocktail and so much more... before you stroll the Wharf!
A great quick dinner after a long roadtrip to Monterey. We had a sourdough bread bowl with clam chowder that hit the spot the first night we were in Monterey. Reasonably priced, too! On another day, we had shrimp sandwiches - there was too much bread and it was dry. Stick with…
A great quick dinner after a long roadtrip to Monterey. We had a sourdough bread bowl with clam chowder that hit the spot the first night we were in Monterey. Reasonably priced, too! On another day, we had shrimp sandwiches - there was too much bread and it was dry. Stick with…
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