Posted On: October 29th 2026, 12:00 am
Congratulations to the following 32 businesses and organizations in Downtown Old Monterey that were named as winners in this year's Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County!
Ad Astra Bread Co. - Best Bakery
Alfredo's Cantina - Best Dive Bar
Alta Bakery - Best Coffee Shop
Alvarado Street Brewery -Best Local Brewery
Ambrosia India Bistro - Best Indian
Bagel Bakery - Best Bagel
Cella - Best Desserts
Compact Disco & Kenny Summit - Best Place to Go Dancing
Crown & Anchor - Best Pub
East Village Cafe - Best Place To Use The Phrase “It Takes A Village”
Easy Street Billiards - Best Place to Shoot Pool
El Charrito - Best Burrito
Esteban Restaurant - Best Appetizers / Small Plates
Euphoria Salon and Spa - Best Salon - Women
Federico's Shoe Service - Best Shoe Repair Shop
Golden State Theatre - Best Place for Rock or Comedy
Hudson Martin PC - Best Attorney - Jeannette Witten
Monterey Museum of Art - Best Arts Nonprofit
Monterey Music Store - Best Store for Instruments
Monterey Natural Wellness - Best Alternative Healthcare Provider
Monterey Public Library - Best Library
MY Museum - Best Place for a Birthday Party
Old Monterey Farmers Market - Best Place to See and Be Seen
Om Studios - Best Boutique Fitness Studio
Perfectly Pressed - Best Smoothies
Peter B's - Best Sports Bar
Red's Donuts - Best Donut
Revival Ice Cream - Best Use of Tea When It Is too Hot for Tea
Rosine’s Restaurant - Best Family Restaurant and Best Comfort Food
Six Over Coffee and Company - Best Coffee Shop Merch
Spa on the Plaza - Best Place for Skincare
Trappings - Best Vintage Clothing Store
Venture Gallery - Best Local Artist: Edi Matsumoto