Even though this place has sadly closed I still wanted to come on here and share my experience and photos from this place because they deserve to be shared with the world. First of all I remember when this place opened and my goodness 10/10 for their creativity and aesthetics - they really did nail it. Such a fun and unique vibe. Though I didn't try a lot of their food I did go often for a midday treat to some ice cream which never disappointed. Their staff were always friendly and welcoming. Wishing them all the best. read more

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Awesome place. We stopped by for a quick breakfast and everything was delicious. Breakfast bagel is a must have. My brother ordered waffles and I dont remember when was the last time I saw so mane berries on the plate. By the service and the whole vibe you can tell that the owner cares about the place. read more

Karnaval - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

This is my third time coming here, and this time, I brought my husband. I can tell when he truly likes something because he says things like "mmm, this is bomb" or "wow, they know what they're doing," instead of his typical "it's alright" response. He was definitely loving the food. My 4-year-old daughter always loves this place. She usually gets the pizza and licuado. She also enjoys the decor and was dancing the whole time. If I lived here, I would be there more often. So good! read more

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Holy shitzu! I love this place! Down to their quirky decor and specialty drinks, I wish this cafe was in my hometown. I ordered the fresas con crema matcha latte and it was the best coffee drink I've ever had. The cashier and owner were also so nice and welcoming to me and my dog too. Can't wait to come back when I'm in town to try more! read more

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Great new Salinas ice cream spot with awesome Services and the ice cream was full of flavorful, Perfect place to chill and enjoy a sweet treat! Before or after a movie. The The carnival. Decor makes it a fun place for kids. read more

Super cute fun atmosphere and DELICIOUS food and coffee. Can't wait to come back next time!! read more

Karnaval - Chilequiles - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Great food and service and employees were hustling. The decor inside is amazing and eclectic, however just a small place overall. Must check out the tiger bathroom because it was awesome and love them! Such a cool place and will be back again! (: read more

Karnaval - Tiger bathroom - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Well the last time I was there I wanted to study and work on my laptop as I enjoy some cafe foods and drink, however I was interrupted by fruit flies. They hung out by the window. There were a bunch of them. They swarmed me in the middle of my work and kept flying in my face. I had to leave. Very poor. The service was nice. They were very kind and friendly and helped me pick out what I wanted read more

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Good food, great service, ambience. The decor is fun and cute, cool vibes. We ordered the empanada, breakfast burrito, and chilaquiles. To drink, a strawberry macha, perfect and not too sweet. 10/10 in taste, flavor, and presentation. Would come back again. read more

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I am a sucker for a cute coffee shop but sometime the coffee isn't great. This place hits both marks. It's very trendy and has lots of photo op areas. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. You order at the counter and they will bring you your order. We got the horchata match and the Dino cafe latte with the mini heart pancakes. The Dino latte was a perfect balance between sweetness and still having the coffee taste. read more

The service was great, not a girly girl type but i found the decorations so cute. The food was good as well, we will be back soon for sure read more

Karnaval - Breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Finally was able to get a picture of the super tasty breakfast bagel! They offer the full bagel and half which is shown in the picture. I will literally crave their food because the quality is in the taste and how they plate everything is just perfection. The owners are SO NICE AND QUICK!! Check them out read more

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Great food! Great customer service great prices. Loved the vibe! Food came quick! I Will bring my kids next time! read more

Karnaval - Waffle - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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We aren't from this area but I was looking up coffee spots on our road trip. This one came up and I was immediately drawn by the kitschy decor. It was pretty quiet inside but both people working were very nice! I ended up with the Dino (pistachio) latte with almond milk. I was not disappointed! If only I lived close to this cute coffee shop! read more

Karnaval - Dino latte - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Food, service, vibes everything was 10/10! Hubby and I ordered red and green chilaquiles and they were so delicious. We also tried their empanadas and wow also great. I had a cocoa latte and loved that it actually tasted like cocoa puffs and coffee...literally not too sweet. The customer service was also great, super nice people. If you're in old town salinas, you need to try! read more

The avocado toast is a must have at this place! It's delicious! Not to mention the empanadas "beans with meat." This one is exclusive! The coffee menu has a great selection! You must definitely come in to try their unique coffees! One of my favorites is the Dino! I also like their matcha strawberry! Yummy! The service is great! Marlene always has a great smile on! Steven always working hard to make sure his service is prompt. Wait time is normal! The environment is great! It's calm, bright, and peaceful! You can come and read a book, drink coffee, eat, enjoy great music, and over great conversations! I love this place! It has a different touch here in old town Salinas! I strongly recommend you stop by! read more

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This is by one of my top 3 favorite coffee spots EVER! The food is 10/10. 5)3 ambiance is so cute! It's aesthetically pleasing, the service is amazing too, they're very patient with explaining the menu, detail oriented on what they serve, and they're welcoming. Check it out read more

Karnaval - Cuckoo iced latte and a strawberry matcha iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

I have came to this location multiple times and out of the times I have came it has only been open twice, they need to change there hours online if they won't be open, I tried to give them another chance today but they were closed again read more

Loved the location, decor and service. It is a very inviting place and staff was also so welcoming. There were a few customers at the same time as me and I thought service was still fast enough, for me. I had the Dino Coffee Latte and I give it a 10/10. For any coffee and pistachio lovers THIS is for you! I am definitely returning for this specifically. My husband had the Mocha Latte, he said he would also have it again. Of course, I tried his too and I liked it BUT the Dino Latte was better in my opinion. We had the banana bread and It was good, definitely have it warmed up it was good nice and warm. I have been hearing great things about the empanadas, I plan to go back to have these. I will update my review once I do :) read more

The food is good The drinks are beer to soda The meat is juicy It's not dark nor dirty The service is good for shy people read more

The service here is amazing the young server is absolutely outstanding at his job. The food here is so great I love the morning hash. The aesthetic in this place is so cool and colorful. read more

Pass. Silly names for their food. Takes longer to order because you want to know what it is lol. We don't want 2 salmon DJs dancing on the moon toast or Magic pink gorilla nuts. read more

Such a cute spot! I have been twice and I'm making it a goal to get an empanada one day! Great food, tasty coffee, cute decor, friendly staff. What more do you need? read more

absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. And the coffee? It's simply amazing--rich, flavorful, and expertly brewed every time. Whether you're stopping by for a quick pick-me-up or spending some time to relax, this spot has it all. It's definitely a destination worth visiting, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to enjoy exceptional coffee and friendly vibes! read more

This spot has been on my visit list for a while and I'm glad I was finally able to check it out. The ambiance is so fun and bright! The workers were very helpful and informed me food items that were not on the menu. I ended up getting green chilaquiles and the portion size was very large (I probably could have shared with my friend) and had left overs to take home. I also tried an Iced carousel cafe latte and it was perfect! I will definitely come back again and try other menu items! read more

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Cute little shop. The decor was well thought out and gave off eclectic vibes with music selection playing in the background. It's a nice compliment to the area. I can't wait to bring my mom here. I think she will really like it. They have two of her favorite things here lattes and avocado toast. I had the lavender matcha latte. I loved the fresh lavender garnish on top. I love anything lavender. The classic toast was delicious and a perfect portion. I was satisfied. I will definitely be back. I also bought the cutest pink glazed donuts to take home. read more

Karnaval - Cafes Near Me - Salinas, California

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Super cute place! The drinks are so good and creative. I haven't gone when they're busy but they are quick with food and drinks. Will be coming back soon read more

Cutest place ever!!! The strawberry matcha is a must haveeeeeee!!!! The service was great they were so sweet and amazing. The ambiance is a cutest trendy coffee shop/restaurant. I did some homework here it was so peaceful. read more

10/10 service! Food was amazing and filling with a touch of love .The atmosphere was very welcoming and warm.