I spent many hours at Red's Donuts in Monterey, drinking coffee and eating donuts while playing the pinball machine in the back with my brothers. Good times.
It's a narrow hole in the wall, with only counter seating. 50 years ago, a pinball machine was up against the back wall on the right. "Spin the duck!"
Google Street View of Alvarado Street looking South towards historic Cooper House.
Looking North towards the plaza and wharf. You can see the top of the State theater. I lived a few blocks up the hill on the left.
A patron.