The Old Monterey Business Association congratulates the 29 Old Monterey businesses and organizations that won Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County 2025. Click the links to read what the Weekly’s writers and editors had to say about each business.

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Best Bakery

Alfredo's Cantina
Best Dive Bar

Alta Bakery and Cafe
Best Coffee Shop

Alvarado Street Brewery
Best Local Beer/Brewery
Best Place to Eavesdrop
Best Bar for Gen X
Best Server - Chelsea Dalhamer

Ambrosia India Bistro
Best Indian

Bagel Bakery
Best Bagel

Compact Disco
Best Place to Go Dancing

Crown and Anchor
Best Pub

East Village Cafe
Best Place for Real Men (and Anybody) to Eat Quiche

Easy Street Billiards
Best Place to Shoot Pool

El Charrito
Best Taqueria

Esteban Restaurant
Best Appetizers / Small Plates

Federico's Drive In Shoe Services
Best Shoe Repair Shop

Golden State Theatre
Best Place for Rock / Best Place for Comedy

Monterey Museum of Art
Best Museum

Monterey Public Library
Best Library
Best Place to Pick Up the Weekly

MY Museum
Best Place to Have a Birthday Party

Old Monterey Farmers Market
Best Farmers Market
Best Place to See and Be Seen

Om Studios
Best Yoga Instructor - Jordon Rossow

Perfectly Pressed
Best Smoothies

Peter B's
Best Happy Hour / Best Sports Bar

Red's Donuts
Best Donut

Rosine's
Best Family Restaurant
Best Desserts

Sovino Wine Bar and Merchant
Best Place for Karaoke

Spa on the Plaza
Best Place for Skincare

Stokes Adobe
Best Restaurant - Monterey

Turn 12 Bar and Grill
Best Place for Others to Admire What They Think Is Your Childlike Innocence While You Are Actually Day Drinking

Wholehearted Tattoo
Best Tattoo Parlor

Work Horse Bicycles
Best Bike Shop