Awesome and very cozy! The food and Tea we're great and so was the show!
Very good coffee in an eclectic environment. Always some sort of open mic night or entertainment in the evenings. People watching here is unparalleled.
This place is really nice and the employees are friendly too. I had a blended mocha, which isn’t always great, depending on the coffee shop. They know how to make blended drinks. It’s not too sweet or too strong, it’s just right. They also sell great vegan brownies, if you’re looking for that.
A weird but cool vibe. Drinks were good too.
Out riding my bike and needed a pick me up. Had a great latte and apricot scone. Sat at the bar inside and enjoyed watching sports tv. Nice crowd. Lots of seating inside and out. Great staff.
I have been in search of a spot hear in Monterey that offers a gluten free treat. East Village did not disappoint! Their Morning Glory Loaf was just what I had hoped for, and the staff was warm, welcoming and patient with my questions about ingredients.
East Village is quite likely my favorite place in Monterey.
Bold claim I know, but give me a moment to elaborate.
The mood is calm and quiet. ALL of the staff are friendly and helpful. The place has an air of artistic integrity while staying away from hipster douchebaggery. The tea, alcohol, and pastries are great. The place has events all the time including an Open Mic Night on Wednesday nights that is always a fun event with lively music, unique personalities, and an air of intense competition among artists from around the local and not-so-local areas.
For those less comfortable with the notion, East Village IS a hotspot for homeless in the area. Although the staff make sure to enforce the customers only policy for the indoor area, the outdoor patio can often have quite a few homeless individuals along with their pets. I don't take any stars off for that because (1) East Village isn't at fault and (2) Homelessness is a problem on the entire peninsula that should be addressed on a community level, not on a 'remove stars for businesses with a problem' level.
It's ultimately a cute shop and one of the few places with reasonable parking in the vicinity. It's close to the transit plaza and Alvarado street so there's no shortage of places you can go to hang out.
The staff are generous, sometimes serving popcorn and always having free samples of various pastries. (Real talk, the popcorn is probably to get people to buy more drinks but I like popcorn and I think that's rather clever so whatever).
Ultimately, it's a place where I feel comfortable and happy to visit as a local. Oh, right, and the prices aren't gouging the locals like many of the tourist-trap shops in the area. All in all, great place.
I highly recommend East Village for its Great ambiance! It's a few room cool coffee/drink house lounge! Its a perfect place to meet up with old friends, new friends, first dates or solo because your cool like that! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable! Yeah, Its that kind of place. I Luved It!
Great pastries and good coffee drinks. While not the best ever, it's pretty doggone good and I'd go back.
This place will always be Morgan's to me. While a number of things have changed over the years, it's still a great place to get coffee with awesome outdoor seating. They actually serve alcohol now so that is a plus but on the whole, the draw is that it truly feels like a coffee shop rather than another coffee franchise.
I love this place. Been coming here for about 10 years.
Their open mic is where I first ever played music live and I've played here with my band quite a lot. It's changed a lot over the years but you can always get a good cup of coffee here.
Nice vibe, comfy atmosphere, yummy baked treats and an unexpected open mic night/poetry slam. I will definitely be going again.
Beautiful flaky croissants from a local bakery in Seaside. Decaf coffee and several varieties of organic and other blended coffees in drip pots. Beautiful, restaurant-like alcoves and reclaimed wooden door tables. Fireplace. Street parking. Beer selection.