First Awakenings is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

1. First Awakenings

8.3
125 Ocean View Blvd, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 131 tips and reviews

Dana S.Dana Slate: Great place for breakfast/ brunch. Great atmosphere, affordable, large portions.

Chris K.Chris Kekeke: Triple bogey is a huge amount for the price! Some of the best pancakes I've ever tried. Was just stopping off in Monterey for breakfast, highly recommended

Andy F.Andy Frost: Amazing breakfast. The Benedicts, Scrambles and Pancakes were all so good!

Loulou's Griddle In The Middle is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

2. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle

7.9
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, CA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

Erika D.Erika Dyson: This is a cozy and low key place with tasty food and very friendly folks. The hash browns with basil and Parmesan are so good!

Tass A.Tass Angiolillo: Great spot for breakfast. Friendly service and the pancakes are huge! Will be back!

Jeff S.Jeff Smith: The Cinnamon French Toast is perfect. Just the right amount of cinnamon and butter.

Rosine's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

3. Rosine's Restaurant

7.8
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 69 tips and reviews

Jeffry M.Jeffry McGee: Best breakfast place in Monterey by far! Large, hearty portions... Try the Italian Omelette (my favorite)!

Mark M.Mark Mellor: Breakfasts are huge! Try the pumpkin pancakes, the Western Omelette and the

Jeffry M.Jeffry McGee: Edges out First Awakenings for the best breakfast in Monterey. My favorite? The Italian Omelette, a delicious cheesy omelette, topped w/ pasta sauce and Italian Sausage + potatoes on the side! Yum!!

Wave Street Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

4. Wave Street Café

7.5
550 Wave St Lowr Level, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 11 tips and reviews

Francesca M.Francesca Moglia: Nice ambiente. Great terrace. Very kind personnel. A little pricey for the quantity, but it's worth the excellent food. Huevos rancheros and banaba-pecan pancakes were very good.

David L.David Landis: Pancakes and bacon were delicious. Service was outstanding.

Niki G.Niki G: Did a custom omelet for me even though they were busy. Great food & view of water. Difficult to find: go down the stairs on the left directly past the “for lease” gate. It’s on the right

Captain + Stoker is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

5. Captain + Stoker

9.1
398 E Franklin St (Adams St), Monterey, CA
Coffee Shop · Old Monterey Business District · 16 tips and reviews

KingaruKingaru: Avo toast is absolutely must and pastries is really good. Coffee is also perfect! 😛

Arielle L.Arielle Lysacek: Matcha latte and avocado toast!

Eric M.Eric Maltzer: Avocado toast is the best I’ve ever had

Tarpy's Roadhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

6. Tarpy's Roadhouse

8.4
2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

SeeMontereySeeMonterey: Great Sunday Brunch menu from 11:30am-3pm.

Joe V.Joe Velasquez: Sunday Brunch - Eggs Benedict and Specials of the day !

Kimberly A.Kimberly Allen: Beautiful outdoor atmosphere! Great place for a drink or Sunday Brunch.... Same owner as Montrio and Rio Grill!

Old Monterey Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

7. Old Monterey Cafe

7.6
489 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · Old Monterey Business District · 20 tips and reviews

Bernard V.Bernard VAN DE VEN: Try the cinnamon raisin pecan pancakes!!!! WOW

Becka B.Becka B: Great breakfast spot in Monterey. We had: corned beef hash - great flavor, nice and crispy, just how he likes it, and the breakfast burrito - lots of beans, very good and filling.

Alkım E.Alkım Ersan: Best breakfast ever!!!! Very big portions, our coffee will never end :) Castroville scrambler and pancakes rocks! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Cafe Lumiere is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

8. Cafe Lumiere

7.6
365 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Coffee Shop · Old Monterey Business District · 34 tips and reviews

KathrynKathryn: By far the best vegan brunch in Monterey! Stuffed French toast and tofu scramble are worth the trip downtown!

Yaron Z.Yaron Zakai-Or: Very good brunch, fresh and healthy ingredients

Paul T.Paul Thethi: Avocado and poached eggs on fresh home made bread was excellent. Highly recommend this place and food.

Sandbar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

9. Sandbar & Grill

8.1
Wharf #2, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Lauren S.Lauren Siring: Freshest crab loaded in my omelette!

Kara E.Kara Electric: This place was delicious! Everything we had was great. Gotta order the calamari and brunch on Sundays!

Pamela K.Pamela King: Get the French Toast with bacon!

Bay Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

10. Bay Cafe

7.2
55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · 10 tips and reviews

Tonia E.Tonia E: $5.99 for French toast? Heeeeelll yeeah

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: The Crab Cakes Benedict were delicious!

Katherine W.Katherine Watson: Best waffles and pecan French toast I've ever had! Such a delicious little gem.

InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

11. InterContinental The Clement Monterey Hotel

8.9
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Cannery Row · 45 tips and reviews

JonesJones: Service was good. Location good. Food at c bar good. Castroville omelette good. Cinnamon raisin toast good. Clement burger good. Scallops good. Ravioli good

Anthony Y.Anthony Youhas: Not inexpensive... but worth every penny. Staff, concierge, valet: all supremely friendly and helpful. A lovely room with 24/7 room service and views of the bay, right next to the aquarium. Sublime.

Gina M.Gina Madonna: Cheese plate is amazing and half off for happy hour. View is spectacular

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

12. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

7.5
2 Portola Plz, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Old Monterey Business District · 60 tips and reviews

Helder A.Helder Araujo: Ted conference use to be here. The place is great. Just by the wharf and right inside the city center. Drinks and restaurant are great. And they have fantastic omelette for breakfast.

Chris K.Chris Kennedy: Lovely hotel. Great breakfast selection to suit everybody. The french toast is the best!!

Nathan H.Nathan H: Awesome cookies when u check-in

Lalla Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

13. Lalla Grill

7.5
1415 Del Monte Ctr, Monterey, CA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

ian edwardsian edwards: Sundays at 11a Endless mimosas for $9. Awesome. Sip em outside and people watch

Sarah R.Sarah R: Great martinis and nice patio with fire pit

ShaunaShauna: If Fabian is working just tell him what you like and tell to make something. His martinis are define.

Ambrosia India Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

14. Ambrosia India Bistro

7.2
565 Abrego St (btw Alma & Webster St), Monterey, CA
Indian Restaurant · Old Monterey Business District · 33 tips and reviews

Jerry W.Jerry Wen: The champagne brunch on Sundays and Saturdays are the best!

A.C.A.C.: Tika tofu and tofu mosalla are bomb! Best vegan menu around hands down.

Tonya S.Tonya Staab: Lunch buffet from 11:30-2:30 weekdays. It gets fairly busy early - by 1:30 it was almost empty. No kids menu, but there is salad, fruit, rice & naan for picky little eaters & juice w/ lids & straws Read more.

Hotel Abrego is one of The 15 Best Places for Brunch Food in Monterey.

15. Hotel Abrego

7.6
755 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA
Hotel · Old Monterey Business District · 34 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah R: Love the fireplace! At breakfast, get the eggs benedict and/or the fruit bowl. Great service, too.

BrandonandChristi D.BrandonandChristi Davis: Love this hotel. We stay here every time we visit Monterey.

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