The Monterey Peninsula is the mecca of golf in America. With little Monterey on one end and tiny Carmel-by-the-Sea on the other end of scenic and extraordinary 17-Mile Drive, whether teeing it up or just passing through, you'll see parts of The Links at Spanish Bay, the Monterey Peninsula Club, Spyglass and the crown jewel, Pebble Beach. But where's the best spot to grab breakfast before teeing it up or hiking around the ice plant?
The Old Monterey Café
A unique breakfast joint in all the best senses of the word, the Old Monterey Cafe cooks every meal to order. The staff serves in team fashion in an effort to keep all of their customers happy, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated by special order. From Belgian waffles to pancakes to all manner of egg dish, the Old Monterey is a joy for the first meal of the day.
Old Monterey Café
489 Alvarado St.
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 646-1021
cafemonterey.com
First Awakenings
Best of Monterey magazine voted First Awakenings the best place for breakfast in 2007 and 2008, which speaks well for this corner spot with both indoor and outdoor seating in Pacific Grove. Both breakfast and lunch are served, and the menu ranges from frittatas to skillets to salads and sandwiches to crepes and pancakes.
First Awakenings
125 Ocean View Blvd.
Pacific Grove, California 93950
(831) 372-1125
firstawakenings.net
From Scratch
Conveniently located in the Barnyard Shopping Center in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, From Scratch is a small, comfortable breakfast and lunch restaurant that makes breakfast to order using quite a few very fresh local ingredients. The crabmeat and cheese omelet is particularly popular. Friendly and attentive service is a hallmark.
From Scratch
3626 The Barnyard
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93950
(831) 625-2448
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