Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Pacific Grove's charming coastside setting, this cozy café feels like stepping into a warm, well-loved gathering place where the espresso is pulled with care and the breakfast plates celebrate fresh, quality ingredients—think smoked salmon on crispy potato pancakes and country breakfasts that satisfy without pretense. Whether you're settling in with your laptop for the afternoon, meeting a friend over matcha tea, or bringing the whole family for a leisurely meal, the friendly staff and inviting interior create that rare café atmosphere where time seems to slow down in the best way possible.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I had the Smoked Salmon on a Potato Pancake and it was great. My wife got the country breakfast. For drinks we got an Americano and latte. We ordered a bowl of fruit for our one year old. Inside is charming but cramped. The food was great but the bill after tip was about $80 so be ready for that.
Red House Cafe 🏠 is a great little restaurant 😋 Nice selection of menu items 👌 sandwiches 🥪, salads 🥗, entrees 🍽 , I loved the french fries 🍟 😋 👌 The burger 🍔 and calamari sandwiches were delicious 😋. Very helpful and courteous staff 👍🤗 Street parking available. Indoor and outdoor seating 💺 is available. You know it's good ,when it's supported by the locals! 👍👌 Give them a try 😉
Red House Cafe — Great Breakfast Spot We had a wonderful breakfast here. The dishes were simple but made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the flavors were excellent. The smoked salmon with poached eggs was especially good, and the sandwich was well-balanced and tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. The table was a bit dirty at first, but with how busy and popular the cafe is, it’s understandable and didn’t spoil the overall experience. Cozy place with delicious food — definitely recommend.
There’s something about a cozy café that feels like a love story waiting to happen — the kind that starts with the smell of espresso and ends with a champagne buzz. Red House Café in Pacific Grove is exactly that kind of place — quaint, charming, and disarmingly sweet, like the friend who always insists on splitting dessert. I ordered the crab cake Benedict, expecting fireworks, but it landed somewhere between “almost there” and “needs a little salt and sass.” The buttermilk pancakes, however, were soft, fluffy clouds of comfort — though this girl likes her clouds with a hint of sugar and a little more flirtation. Still, the portions were generous enough to make my heart (and my brunch appetite) happy. The real star? The atmosphere — that effortless California charm wrapped in warmth and the faint hum of laughter. And let’s not forget the mimosa menu, which read like a dream sequence. I went with guava, because when in Pacific Grove, why not channel your inner tropical goddess? Top-tier service, cozy ambiance, and mimosas that make you forget about your inbox — it’s safe to say I’d come back. Maybe next time I’ll bring my own seasoning…
The Red House Cafe is an adorable place with great food in Monterey/Pacific Grove! The interior is cozy and cute (almost like a movie/tv show set), the staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. The produce is locally grown in nearby Watsonville. We ate here for dinner and went back the next morning for breakfast! Don't forget to order a piece of pie too!
Crema Reviews
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