Best places: Lunch restaurants in Monterey County

Snug, light-filled hangout featuring breakfast & lunch classics, from lattes & pancakes to burgers.

Mediterranean brunch items & a few Californian classics served in a petite, homey atmosphere.

Tiny, unassuming coffee shop offering sweet and savory Brazilian pastries and lunch plates.

Cool, colorful restaurant prepping Latin Caribbean staples including empanadas, arepas & sandwiches.

Homey chain eatery serving breakfast all day & other American comfort fare in a casual space.

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”

👍👍 This was one of our favorite stops on our trip to CA! We ended up going back a second time in the 2 days we were in Seaside. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. The owner and staff were so kind and friendly. We got the veggie plus and strawberry chocolate crepes, and...

Snug eatery offering Brazilian pastries, sandwiches, and acai bowls, plus coffee and specialty drinks.

All-day breakfast menu, plus lunch, in a casual space with a patio in the Barnyard Shopping Village.

A cheery, family-owned destination that offers hearty breakfast dishes & homespun comfort food.

👍👍 I did the Temperance Tasting with a friend, and we were blown out of the water by the friendliness of the staff, the delicious cocktails, and the amount we got. Highly recommend for $40! It was so fun “mixing” drinks like gin cocktails, sparkling wine, and espresso martinis without the hangover or t...

👍👍 I always have such a wonderful time in this restaurant. At some point, I’ll try other things in their menu, but I still haven’t been able to get over how tasty and creamy their butter chicken is! So I keep ordering that and it never disappoints. I’ve also really enjoyed seeing them grow since they f...

Breakfast & lunch eats from various Scandinavian countries including baked goods & brunch boards.

Easygoing neighborhood cafe offering all-day breakfast, lunch & dinner fare in homey surrounds.

Organic ingredients provide the makings for breakfast pastries, hot pressed sandwiches & coffee.

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Extensive menu of basic American cuisine plus desserts like carrot cake german chocolate.

Brewery serving craft beer & local eats in a historic space with an industrial vibe.