Our party of four included a cup of coffee, a latte and a mocha as well as a breakfast combo, beignets, blueberry pancakes and a scrambled eggs and bacon combo. We made the mistake of saving the beignets for last and while they were still scrumptious, they would have been best the moment they hit the table. Still, the sweet doughy treats were a welcome surprise on the breakfast menu. I had the blueberry pancakes and they were chock full of plump little blueberries that popped in your mouth when you ate. However, $8.95 for just pancakes and nothing else seemed a bit overpriced. The other breakfast dishes were unremarkable, just fine but not spectacular.
On to the coffee... My latte was beautifully presented in a glass mug with perfect layering of milk, espresso and foam. I didn't order it but I loved the sprinkle of cinnamon on top that added a little extra warmth to the drink. The mocha came presented in the same way but with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. House coffee was serve-yourself at the coffee bar and the staff seemed to struggle to keep the bar refilled fast enough, even on a Wednesday morning. The only downside to the latte and mocha was that it was served with breakfast, so we had to wait for our coffee until food was served.
If you're in Monterey and looking for a quaint breakfast location that is not a chain, the Trailside Cafe and Coffee House should be a perfect stop. As you go in, grab a menu and order at the counter. They'll bring the food to your table. You're on vacation after all, so kick back and relax a little!
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