ALTA Bakery & Cafe: A Delightful Experience of Fresh Pastries and Brews in Monterey

One of the best bakeries for breakfast I’ve had in awhile! The seasonal lemon and raspberry latte was very pleasant to drink, not overly sweet and was a flavor that I’ve not normally seen for a latte. The maple bacon swirl wasn’t too heavy either, and while i did quite enjoy the savory bun, but there was just a bit too much finishing salt for me on parts of the outer bun. There was about a 7-minute queue out the door when we arrived, but it was worth the wait, and i would love to come back and try some of their other offerings

I was very excited to find Alta as it appeared similar to one of my all time favorites, Rustic Bakery in Marin. I'm always on the lookout for my next favorite quiche or frittata and was hoping theirs was going to be amazing judging by the beautiful prepartions of their pastries, other customer reviews, and the line out the door. Sadly, I was not a fan of the frittata as it was cool in temp and resembled more of an egg mousse... the first couple bites literally melted away on my tongue... not in a good way. However.... really not enjoying it, I walked inside and notified the first cook I saw working behind the counter to see if this is how it should be. To my surprise this kind gentlemen was very engaged, asked my a couple questions about the food, and how he could fix it, he then offered to personally cook me a dish. He ended up finding me a delicious slice of quiche, and it was presented beautifully. Wow, talk about hospitality! Also to my surprise, I later Iearned that this kind gentleman was Ben, the chef owner. The experience could've been a let down, but it ended up being a uniquely lovely quick brunch. Needless to say, I will certainly be back with friends and family! Thank you Ben and team, you're all exemplary at what you do, and I really hope to see you continue to shine

Cute spot with delicious food! The line goes relatively quickly. My mom and I shared the white bean and bacon soup and the Reuben croissant sandwich which were amazing! The obligatory gingerbread latte was delicious and not too sweet. The chocolate chip cookie was delicious and soft with crispy edges. I wasn’t so crazy about the carrot cake cookie since it’s lacking some spices in my opinion.

Alta is one of those bakeries I always want to stop by when I’m in the area. It’s adorable, there are plenty of savory and sweet options and it’s also enough of a cafe you can make a meal of it. There’s usually a small line but it doesn’t take long. The back garden area is suuuuper sweet. Def worth a stop.

We had a few toasts, the avocado toast and an incredible salmon toast. Both were as beautiful as they were delicious. We also got a lot of pastries. The ginger scone was especially good. We also had the pistachio rose croissant, the cinnamon swirl with whipped cream, a ham and cheese croissant, maple bacon crossing and the blackberry donut which is hands down the best donut I've eaten in my life. My husband says this is the best bakery he's ever been to, including ones in Paris. Absolutely delicious. Also the staff was great. It had been raining and someone helped us out by drying off an outdoor table for us.

It is an insanely cute cafe! All of the pastries look like works of art. They have a nice outdoor seating area. Their matcha was really good. It was just that they needed another cash register to get the line moving faster.

So the photos are from multiple visits. My girls and I love this place. we come weekly ish and just order random stuff that looks tasty and then we share everything. I will say some of our favorites are the Earl Grey mousse, Fruit Danish, Bacon Leak Quiche, Pastaicho Roll and there drinks. honestly never had anything bad. the girls always get the avocado toast not pictured. and love it. I suggest trying everything really its just that good. Also the staff is amazing! They never get frustrated with our craziness and the place is doggo friendly 10 outta 10 recommend ohhhh wait the Lavender mousse when they have it is to die for!!

A chic cafe where my partner and I enjoyed a light brunch. There was a large selection of cookies, croissants, doughnuts, and even items such as lavender and earl gray mousses. I ordered a hot chai and a maple bacon swirl, and my partner ordered an iced latte and a ham-and-cheese croissant. The staff were very friendly and got our food and drinks out quickly. We chose to sit in the outdoor patio because the weather was nice. Overall, it was a good experience.