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Cafe La Strada

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
831-645-4030
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Ranked #42 of 209 restaurants in Monterey
Cuisines: Coffee Shop
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Good for: Scenic view
Dining options: Dessert
Description: Our piazza-style oceanside coffeehouse is the place to start your morning with the rich flavor of freshly roasted Peet's Coffee and artisan pastries. Enjoy specialty sandwiches, soups, amazing desserts, ice cream and more, all made daily on the premises. Outdoor seating at the Monterey Plaza Hotel's Dolphins fountain on the plaza offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with great service and stunning views of Monterey Bay and Mt.Toro.
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Cupertino, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My husband and I went here thinking that they would have quality cappucinos and lattes. We were very wrong. We have read books on how to make good cappucinos since we were looking into starting our own coffee shop. My latte was burned. The milk was scalded and the froth was not done correctly. The espresso beans used were not... More

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Seattle
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Great location. Amazing views. We had breakfast there. Pastries were ok. Coffee was very good. Thank you for the Wi Fi!!

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Haslett, Michigan
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73 reviews 73 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

food an service are great, and the view is to die for. Best view in town. Have lunch here. Its part of the Monterey Plaza hotel. Eat on the outside--inside is nice too but this is all about the view!

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Barrington, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

This little cafe offers a variety of coffees, sandwiches and desserts. The desserts are especially good and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly and make you fell welcomed.

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See 7 more reviews by SeasonedTravelers2 for Monterey
Woodside, California, USA
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51 reviews 51 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Pastries and baked good were just average. Coffee and free wifi are great. Amazing and peaceful location.

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See 4 more reviews by Tom K for Monterey
Farnborough, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This coffee shop is part of the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa complex and serves Peet's Teas and Coffees, plus its own food. The coffees and teas were well up to the normal Peet's high standards and the pastries selected were really excellent - Bear's Claw and Apple Turnover being particularly noted, the latter described by my wife as "quite... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Great way to start your morning with their many different brews and fresh made pastries. Loved it. couldn't pass one day there without stopping in for a latte and a treat. Their muffins and zuchinni bread are to die for.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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170 reviews 170 reviews
106 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Best part of this cafe is the nice outdoors seating area with a beautiful view. Ok selection of bakery items - muffins, zucchini bread, croissants. Good tea latte. Ideal place to take a rest and relax on a nice sunny day.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

If you want fresh Peet's Coffee or light pastries for breakfast, Cafe La Strada is a good choice. If you are staying in the Monterey Plaza Hotel, though, there are no breezeways to the Cafe from the hotel, so take an umbrella if it is raining.

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Moscow, Idaho
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Small venue but comfy. The espresso is very good and the soup was standout. A nice way to start the day or take an afternoon break.

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