Alta Bakery and Cafe in Monterey, CA
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Alta Bakery and Cafe

Your guide to this bakery café on 502 Munras Ave, Old Monterey, Monterey — hours, map, menu and directions.

Bakery café Hours listed
Get directions (831) 920-1018 See the menu

Opening hours

 
Pacific Time

Checking hours…

Monday7 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 4 PM
Thursday7 AM – 4 PM
Friday7 AM – 4 PM
Saturday7 AM – 4 PM
Sunday7 AM – 4 PM

63 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

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Address502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
NeighborhoodOld Monterey
Phone(831) 920-1018
StyleBakery café
CountyMonterey County
Time zonePacific Time

About Alta Bakery and Cafe

You will find Alta Bakery and Cafe at 502 Munras Ave in Old Monterey, Monterey, right in the middle of Monterey.

Our Monterey directory counts 20 bakeries in total — about one per 1,451 people living in the city. Nearest alternative: Ad Astra Bread Co at 479 Alvarado St, less than 0.1 mi away.

Alta Bakery and Cafe opens as early as 7 AM and stays open until 4 PM on its longest day, for about 63 hours across 7 days a week. It keeps weekend hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

The listing mentions card payments.

Services and amenities

Cards accepted

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Butter croissantLaminated pastry with dozens of crisp, shattering layers and a honeycombed, buttery interior; best eaten the morning it's baked.
  • Almond croissantDay-old croissant soaked in syrup, filled with almond frangipane and rebaked under sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.

Breakfast

  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.

Sandwiches

  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.
  • Tuna meltTuna salad and melted Swiss griddled on sourdough until the bread is golden and the cheese starts to bubble.
  • Grilled vegetable paniniPressed focaccia filled with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, pesto and provolone; crisp, smoky and herby.
  • Turkey avocado on sourdoughRoasted turkey, avocado, tomato, greens and herb mayo on toasted country sourdough; a fresh, filling lunch staple.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Alta Bakery and Cafe in Monterey, CA
Alta Bakery and Cafe
Tartine New Orleans - Bakery cafe - interior, 11 January 2024 - Seating — illustrative photo
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Food for sale on the counter of Jacob's Bakery + Cafe 2025-10-08 — illustrative photo
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Display case in a Chinese bakery — illustrative photo
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Questions about Alta Bakery and Cafe

What are Alta Bakery and Cafe's hours?
Alta Bakery and Cafe's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 7 AM – 4 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Alta Bakery and Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 7 AM – 4 PM.
What time does Alta Bakery and Cafe open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 7 AM on Monday.
Where is Alta Bakery and Cafe located?
Alta Bakery and Cafe is at 502 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940, in the Old Monterey neighborhood. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Alta Bakery and Cafe?
The listed phone number is (831) 920-1018.
What should I order at Alta Bakery and Cafe?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Butter croissant, Almond croissant, Croissant breakfast sandwich, and Avocado toast. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Alta Bakery and Cafe?
Nearby options include Ad Astra Bread Co (less than 0.1 mi), Bagel Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), and Red's Donuts (0.1 mi).

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