T & A Cafe

Specialties

Half pound fresh Angus Burgers, Philly Cheese Steaks

Great Breakfast, Omelettes

History

Established in 1990.

Speckels best kept secret We are located at Tanimura & Antle.

We have been feeding the countries Truck drivers for decades.

Come see why truckers drive cross country for our Burgers.

We are a seasonal café operating mid April — mid November. Watch for our opening date in April.

Meet the Business Owner

Don F.

Business Owner

Don Ferch is a native Californian, operates the T & A Café with his wife, Cheryl. They also own Contemporary Catering. Don attended the Los Angeles Trade Tech College. Following his graduation, he was awarded a three year ACF apprenticeship at the Disneyland Hotel. In seven years with the hotel, he was promoted from apprentice to Executive Sous Chef, responsible for all restaurants and banquet operations. His subsequent career has offered many opportunities to advance in the culinary arena, starting with a move to Santa Barbara to become executive chef of the historic El Paseo Restaurant. Don then relocated to Monterey County to serve as the Executive Chef the Highlands Inn. Don was the founding Chef and organizer of the Masters of Food & Wine held annually at the Highlands Inn, Carmel, Ca. For the past twenty five years he has been Chef/​Owner of Contemporary Catering creating outstanding menus for events on California’s Central Coast.