Earlier this month Sara Rubin penned an ode to non-pub late night food options in Monterey County.
Or, more accurately, the lack of them.
In searching the night for greater hope, the Weekly now has compiled a more comprehensive list of options, appearing in alphabetical order, though there aren't nearly as many as night-owl eaters would like.
Please send any additions you might have to edible@mcweekly.com.
Cannery Row Brewing Company • 11am-close (midnight or later) daily
The late-night menu includes steak and eggs, chorizo street tacos and chicken and waffles, plus a bunch of munchies like house-smoked hot wings and truffle fries. 95 Prescott Ave., Monterey. 643-2722, www.canneryrowbrewingcompany.com.
Cypress Baking Corporation • 5pm-3am daily; Sundays til midnight
An almost-secret to all but locals in the know, this panaderia caters to every sweet tooth’s late night cravings. It also stands to solve any early morning hankering for breads, muffins or even tres leches cake. 1267 Broadway Ave., Seaside. 899-4144.
El Volcan in Salinas • 3pm-2am daily
Fulfilling your midnight munchie desires at a food truck is no longer an experience entitled to city slickers. Standing out on a dark night with a bright flame paint job, El Volcan serves big burritos ($5.50) and tacos of meats from al pastor to tripas all come on corn or flour tortillas made before your eyes. But the true fiery flavors are found in their tortas stuffed with all sorts of combinations ($6). Though El Volcan now has a truck in Monterey, head to the original Salinas truck for the real-deal late night experience. 901 East Alisal St., Salinas. 595-2191
In-N-Out Burger • 10:30-1:30am daily
The burgers are tender, the fries are fresh and the milkshakes are extra creamy. For the adventurous lot, try the items on the unlisted, not-so-secret menu, including animal fries, a protein burger (wrapped in lettuce) or the 4x4 (four patties with four slices of cheese). 151 Kern St., Salinas; 1350 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside. (800) 786-1000, www.in-n-out.com.
International Cuisine in Pacific Grove • 11am-10pm daily
In the sleepy small-town of Pacific Grove, this casual eatery offers a menu sure to fulfill any stomach’s dreams. Fun fusion foods like Greek fries topped with feta, jambalaya pasta, and the Castroville pizza with artichokes are all appealing, and, best of all, all available through their popular pick-up service. 620 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-0447, www.internationalcuisinemenu.com/
La Tortuga • 6am-10pm daily
Tacos and burritos are beloved at this neighborhood joint, but plate options like huevos rancheros and marinated pork in mole sauce are available too. As one of the few places in Monterey with tortas on the menu, this one-stop Mexican shop has it all. 1257 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. 899-8429.
Montrio Bistro • 4:30-10pm daily
The menu here is well-suited to dining late: There are small and medium-sized plates that mean you don’t have to go big on portions. The BLT salad ($13.50) with Chef Tony Baker’s famous bacon, heirloom tomatoes, and flavorful gem lettuce is filling, and doesn’t skimp on the tangy beer-blue cheese dressing. The whole white anchovies ($6) are served on crispy potato chips, delivering satisfying crunch. 414 Calle Principal, Monterey. 648-8880, www.montrio.com.
Nacho Bizness in Monterey • 7pm-3am Thu-Sat
The menu is as simple as they come: Its three items are nachos ($8), guacamole ($2, though many nachos come with it) and drinks like Jarritos sodas. So it's really just two items, but with a lot of individual choices for different cheeses, meats and finishers. 615 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey. 601-2424, www.facebook.com/nachobiz831.
Papa Chevo’s in Marina and Seaside · 7am-midnight Sun, 6am-midnight Mon-Thu, 6-1am Fri-Sat
In a recent student survey on quality of life at CSU Monterey Bay, the second-place write-in: getting a Papa Chevo’s on campus. Manager Jaime Diaz, whose parents own Chevo’s, reports there’s regularly a line at the Marina spot up until closing time. Tacos are a favorite here, but other traditional plates include carne asada, asada fries and chile relleno. An additional location at 299 Cannery Row brings Mexican love for the tourists, while the Marina spot stays open til 2am Fri-Sat. 3038 Del Monte Blvd., Marina; 1760 Fremont Blvd, Seaside. 884-9545; 393-1610, www.papachevos.com.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant • 5pm-midnight daily
This down-home neighborhood sushi bar has the best hamachi in town, a voluble—and loyal—local clientele, occasional karaoke, late-night hours and a sushi boat moat. 574 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. 373-1767, www.sakurasushi.com.
Terry’s Lounge • Noon-11pm Sun-Thu; open til midnight Fri and Sat
Located inside the Cypress Inn, this bar bills itself as “Hollywood by the Sea.” Terry’s serves dinner until 10pm, and the bar stays open until 11pm on weeknights and midnight Friday and Saturday mixing classic cocktails. The excellent burger ($18) and a Caesar salad ($9) are enough food to share between two. Lincoln and Seventh, Carmel. 620-7460, www.carmelterrys.com.

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