Best Place To Use The Phrase “It Takes A Village” And Have It Mean Something Literally

East Village Cafe

498 Washington St., Monterey

(831) 275-7752, eastvillagemonterey.square.site

Circuses draw on different cultures, making them unique. At East Village Cafe, people from different interests and cultures gather at the coffee shop and build community. It hosts an international potluck, where locals share dishes from their home countries. It’s home to different clubs and groups that meet regularly to talk about books, learn a new language or make crafts. The hospitality makes it feel like everyone is welcome in this village.