The Shack
The Shack is a cafe in Monterey with an outdoor area. Dog access isn't confirmed, but venues with an outdoor area are often dog friendly, so it may be worth checking. Just 450m away, Scarborough Park North is a great nearby park for a walk with your dog.
At a glance
Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧No confirmed water bowl for dogs — bring some just in case.
What people say
Great suburban coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating Excellent coffee, but the point of difference has to be the variation of cakes offered that are not the same cookie cutter offerings of others
Just checked out this cafe today and it’s awesome! They have fresh breads and organic chips on the shelves, I grabbed a bread for myself and it was super fresh. The food is really good and healthy, and the menu has lots of tasty options. The staff were super friendly and everything felt really well-kept. There are some chickens in the back and tons of beautiful flowers around, which makes the place feel really cozy. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in the area!
Rustic and village style cafe with nice healthy whole food for sale and cooked food to eat.
The Shack has a great range for all dietary requirements. Gluten and dairy free pancakes were delicious. Definitely not dense. Gluten free tacos were also delicious would have both again and again. Plenty of other options. We went during the week in the afternoon. Cafe was quiet and cozy. Have driven past on weekends and The Shack is quite busy. No table service, all ordering done through the counter.
Have been here a few times and enjoyed each visit. The menu is great, the variety is large and everything is appealing, I can't even pick a favourite meal. The staff are lovely and there's extra appeal as it's an organic cafe. It's great that they also have goods for purchase. I have noticed there is sometimes a lengthy wait for food, I've never been too pressed for time so this hasn't worried me. I've been back many times and will continue to visit. Highly recommend.
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