Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 643-1060, redhousecafe.com
The Red House Cafe has long been a favorite brunch spot for locals and visitors, as indicated by the crowd that waits on the surrounding sidewalks to be seated on weekend mornings. The cozy Victorian house makes for a quaint ambiance, but it’s the food served in generous portions that keeps bringing people back. There are egg dishes, of course, including the Red House Frittata, packed with spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, and jack and parmesan cheeses. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes and cinnamon brioche French toast appeal to the sweet tooth. And there are savory dishes, too, from crab cakes eggs benedict to sandwiches, steak and salads.