simply put this place is what hangouts should all be about. The coffee alone is worth savoring every sip. It has body, distinction, flavor, unmatched freshness and beautiful color. The owners are so downhome and warm, they treat every customer with respect and tact and care a lot about them. Recently there was a man reading a rock magazine, another 3 men discussing vintage cars, another student at csumb, a physical therapist, an art gallery owner all discussing the state of movie theatres on the peninsula and everyone was clutching their coffee as if it were the most precious thing they owned. This is the most wonderful atmosphere and its soft and sweet even when Hank Willliams is playing in the background. a

THE ROAST MASTER (LARRY THURMAN) IS AWSEOME AND KNOWS HIS STUFF.STOP BY FOR THE BEST COFFEE ON THE MONTEREY PENINSURL! (FRESH ROASTED ANDSERVED NOT FROM A POT-EACH CUP IS MADE JUST FOR YOU. HATS OFF TO THE THURMAN'S