Food & Drink

Independent cafes in Monterey, CA

14 independent, locally-owned cafes are listed in Monterey, California on CheckThisBiz. National chains and franchises are not included. Ranked by how much we could independently verify (listing sources, phone, website and owner verification), the top cafes are Trailside Cafe, Wave Street Cafe and Cafe La Strada.

How we rank: email-verified customer reviews on CheckThisBiz first, then independent checks (listing sources, phone, website and domain, owner verification). Paid placement never changes this ranking. Our methods · Sources · Updated November 15, 2026