Studio Cafe

What a hidden gem! Located in the walking trail between Wave Street and Cannery Row, we found a quaint little spot that served delicious pour over coffee and various teas. They also served gluten free treats that were fresh and delicious. The owner was very welcoming and the server was also very helpful in guiding us on what to order. No only did we get delicious coffee, tea, and treats but we also got a little tour of his studio. Lastly there is actually heated concrete seating that kept us warm while enjoying the serene atmosphere of the patio and fish pond. We will definitely stop by again the next time we visit Monterey.

A very endearing place, part coffee/tea house and part yoga studio. On the coffee front they do a range of excellent pour overs, though no lattes. Really great tea selection, and you can purchase some home too. The peaceful little courtyard up front is super charming.

"It gave a feeling and comfort of being in one's own home. I truly experienced an extraordinary emotion."

Amazing and adorable place for coffee and tea! Awesome aesthetics, lovely outdoor seating with a heated bench! The owner was so friendly and warm. Will definitely come again!

Awesome coffee and tea. Its off the beaten path so much more relaxing and quiet then Cannery Row. Love love this place and they do weddings too!

One of the best pour over (and I am comparing to SF places such as ritual, four barrel, andy town...) with definitely the best pecan muffin i ever had!

Unbelievably cute coffee and tea shop owned by a father and son. They are very passionate about tea! Lovely outdoor patio and excellent vibes overall. Make sure to stop by if you finished the aquarium or are just visiting in general in Pacific Grove.

Friends and I go here almost every week. They have the best gluten free muffins, cookies, and other light snacks I've tried. The coffee is wonderful! Their tea selection is top notch. The atmosphere is delightful and you can't beat the heated seat on a chilly morning. Absolutely my favorite coffee shop in Monterey!

What an amazing hidden gem! Wide variety of loose leaf tea and a free coffee options too. There are also some vegan cookies and organic snacks too. Patio is VERY relaxing with a small fountain with fish. Really takes you away from the crazy tourist area only a block away.

We stopped in on a rainy day and the vibe was perfect. Service was friendly and the drinks (I got a dark roast pourover coffee, my SO got a tea) were excellent.

I love ambience, and this spot is impeccable for not only its ambience, but the studio set up for helping artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, alternative health practitioners, business owners (you name it) record and promote content AND their coffee (I'm a dark roast kinda guy) tastes f'n great.

I actually started a mastermind group that meets here because of how peaceful it feels, the heated concrete bench and bar (inside the studio), friendly staff, good coffee and the owner is just an all around good dude.

Nice coffee, great staff, and a lovely ambiance!

Block from the aquarium and has coffee and great ice cream. What more could you want.

Absolutely amazing coffee/tea shop in Monterey. Low key and small. Owners are very courteous and welcoming and the whole shop/area has a very nice vibe!! I got the white tip jasmine tea and would suggest if you like that kind of tea, otherwise try asking about interesting sounding ones!

Update to add: owners I assume! are very kind and sweet - I'd really suggest getting some tea while you're there + enjoying the space! Try looking into different flavors, there's quite a few, and the coffee there is local according to them :D

What a pleasant surprise to have found this cafe riding our bikes along the Monterey coast. Best pour over coffee and treats that way exceeded my expectations. Staff was super friendly. The zen decor and heated seating is fabulous. Can’t recommend this cafe enough.

Friendly welcome and lovely quiet garden right by the Aquarium. Rare to find a place doing great pourover coffee and no espresso-based options! We had a Power Glide and a 90 Weight and both were really light and tasty. Highly recommended!

This cafe's pour over coffee is certainly one of the best I have ever had. The outside environment is very inviting and can provide a quiet and relaxing feel compared to the rest of the city. The bariatas are very friendly and knowledgeable on what they are serving. I am counting down days until I return to Monterey for this coffee.

Two words: Heated bench. Good coffee and perfect place to chill for a bit and take in the scenery. The staff are cool and the snacks are decent. It is a bit hidden away but if you find it, its a great place to relax and have a lazy morning.

With 100% certainty the best coffee I've had in the US, plus an extremely comfortable and quiet coffee spot in the middle of a busy part in Monterey. Topping it off with the fun and inspiring conversation with the owner, I would totally recommend anyone visiting this place when in the neighbourhood! (and I'll try to grow the plant from the seeds of the fruit, which turned out to be a 'Pepino'!)

This is a fantastic find tucked away near Cannery Row. Downstairs from Wave Street Studios.
Excellent organic pour over coffee, ice cream and tea choices. Owners are very lovely.
Patio is perfect to relax and chill after a day at the Aquarium.