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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this place and I drove by yesterday for a liquid lunch and they were closed. I'm not sure what is going on but I hope they re-open soon... please... pretty please?!?
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of the Ol'Factory Cafe in Sand City, although after reading other people's comments, I agree with much of what they have to say.First of all, the food is expensive and the service is slow,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ever walk into someone's garage that is so full of old furniture and junk that you trip all over everything? If you answered YES, then you already know what to expect at the Ol' Factory Cafe. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped the girl off at college. Sob. She's the best kid ever and this old man is going to miss that moody, snarky lil' missy something terrible.Okay, the U-haul was unloaded, the girl was moved in,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in Monterey! Good food, great beer, and 80s night is the best!
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with my boyfriend for a couple of ice cold Beers and was very impressed with the huge selection. I asked to sample a few and it was not a problem I got to try them right away! I was pleased...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when this was a factory that made inlaid black plastic trays. It was the nastiest and likely most toxic place around here.Over the years, it was rebuilt in an attractive modern industrial...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really great atmosphere, tons of windows for sunshine to come in and sitting up in the loft with a larger group is perfect. They have couch seats if you're there to read or just grab a coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some thoughts....Frothy vanilla-infused cappucino, with a flower engraved in the foam: Kudos.Warm freshly baked overloaded blueberry muffin, just like mummy makes: Kudos.Hot guy playing flamenco...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite hang outs. One of the reasons we bought a house in Seaside. One of the places we always go back to!After several years on the Monterey peninsula, this new little corner became...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of high-end and obscure beers, both on-tap and bottled. Food is hit-or-miss and a bit expensive for the portions. They do have a consistently great burger though. Service is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on the recommendation of a friend who lives locally - otherwise I never would have found it. Layout was fantastic. Beer was amazing!! Waiter was attentive and knew about the beer. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute place, nice set up and comfy seats. However, the drink menu isn't something I like. Just wine and beer? COME ON NOW.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:Great looking place! Nice ambiance, very roomy and nicely decorated in a funky warehouse industrial part of Sand City. The decor is great; nice tables with some very nice comfortable lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always kind of had a soft spot for places that look like airplane hangars. And if you've read my past reviews, you know I have a soft spot for giant hamburgers, sweet potato fries and good beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of craft beers and just short of living in a major metropolitan area this really is as good as it gets living in the Monterey Peninsula in terms of craft beer selection. Consider just three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place, not a beer drinker but they had a lot on tap. Got chai and one of their dinner entrees. Was good but nothing crazy special. Chai was awesome and my friend loved her mocha. Seemed a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited the Ol' Factory for the first time this past weekend. I found the place researching a Couroc trey passed down to me (the Cafe is located in the old Courac factory, hence the name) and decided...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place but did not try it out until last night. Would not have expected to nice and cozy atmosphere to be in that location. They had a wide varietions of beer and the server was able...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed in my second visit to this place. First, when I went in they said they weren't even going to serve lunch except they had so many people come in. (What else were they going to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot comment on the night-life / bar top experience but I stop in for coffee and what could quite possibly be the - best- blueberry scones I have ever had on a weekly basis.I find that the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderful environment to study, read a book and enjoy a fantastic cup of coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their beer is the best in town, the juice bar is amazing (I especially love the fresh squeezed lemonade) and the atmosphere is exactly right. Their food is good too. I recommend the grilled cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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This cafe is located in a funky old part of seaside, but it's got a unique look to it. The make a good cup of coffee and offer decent entertainment once in a while.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Odd location.The only really great thing about this place is the handy supply of board games they keep stocked for gathering friends together when you don't feel like cleaning up your own place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place in what I consider the middle of no where... I would have never known they were there if it weren't for the fact my friends who live there knew where to go.Very cozy inside and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Conceptually, very good; but unfortunately Morgan can't pull off operations. As has been shown with his previous endeavors, Morgan's (now East Village Coffee Lounge) and Cafe Noir (now Cafe Lumiere),...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in elementary school, my report cards always said, "Does not live up to potential." And that's what's on the Ol' Factory Cafe's report card, too.The bar is great. Fantastic selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bar area sucks donkey balls, so unappealing. It feels crowded when more than 3 people are there, and it is terribly uninviting.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my friend described it perfectly: a great place to hang out (i love the artwork and atmosphere and all of the toys they have), but not a great place to eat. it's not that the food is bad, but...-it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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I first "discovered" this place about 9 months ago, tucked away into a quiet corner of Sand City. What first caught my eye (and affection) was the eclectic furniture (nothing matches! :) and even more eclectic...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
let's break this down:best beer selection in town. these guys know their shit. and thanks to ol' factory cafe i'm beginning to know my shit too.do yourself a favor and try the st. bernardus beer, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the beer only. Great selection! Love the warehouse space...a nice oasis for a SF city girl stuck on the Monterey Peninsula. The coffee (1 star only!). I've tried it a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Did not waste the time and effort to find this place obviously !! this cafe sits quietly inside a rather industrious area of sand city ... but it's very very quiet yet lively on the inside ..... i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We happened upon this place for the first time a few days ago. I hesitate to recommend the cafe, as I'm afraid there won't be any place to sit next time I go in! It's in a revitalized area of Sand...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the coffee, Love the atmosphere!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Best Place in Seaside. This was the third time I've been at this restaurant and they did not disappoint. If you go during the day its likely you'll have to order your meal at the counter, take a seat and be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled upon this place accidentally today and I will definitely be returning. Had an Almond flavored Italian soda and read the local newspapers. It was a very nice and relaxing atmosphere. There...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eco-Friendly Gourmet Coffee & Beer CafeRedesigned out of an old Factory in Sand City, this place was given a new life as a hip, Intellectually-Earth conscious cafe. Fireplace doesn't emit C02, many...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the spelling bee on Thursday night. I was in a group of 12 and we all participated in the spelling bee. We were there for at least 4 hours and the wait staff was receptive to us the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I was initially excited to visit a restaurant that seemed to have a such a commitment to sustainable food & to being environmentally friendly.They have a really good beer list, both...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place, a bar, coffeeshop, and cafe all-in-one. I wish there were more places like this! I also love the fact that the owners made it an environmentally friendly business.It has fun...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I choose this place based on a review in a Monterey tourist guide. It's a very unique, environmental friendly cafe, with art work all over the factory like walls. My boyfriend and I had a simple salad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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We happened upon this place for the first time a few days ago. I hesitate to recommend the cafe, as I'm afraid there won't be any place to sit next time I go in! It's in a revitalized area of Seaside, in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We did a mini-trip down after new year's. Chad picked this place because he saw the listing for the local liberals' meet-up [first Wednesday of the month at 6pmish, vote Jane!]. We came back and spent...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible, to say the least. It isn't where you would expect it, out in industrial sand city..The coffee was good. The dinner was good. I didn't feel out of place there with my young...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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