The cafe is cute but It took almost 20 minutes for me to get my drink when almost no one was there. I was there with my sibling once and she waited almost 30 minutes for a sandwich. They informed her AFTER she ordered the food that it was out and she had to get something else. She had to get up and ask where her food was. She waited another 30 minutes only to get a glob of cup up avocado on a hard piece of toast and a handful of arugula. Most of the workers were just standing there and not doing anything. The coffee tasted really odd and old. The matcha is good but the wait time is terrible! read more

Loved everything about this place! Grabbed honey lavender and cardamom lattes here. Both drinks had actual flavor, not just sweetened milk. They have collagen protein powder as an add-in, which is rare addition at most coffee shops. The place has outdoor toys for kids, which meant our little ones stayed entertained the whole time instead running a muck. Real neighborhood vibe. Already planning to bring the whole crew back! read more

I've been here a few times now but recently came across this place a few weeks ago during their bday celebration. The space is great to sit down and enjoy your coffee. I highly recommend coming to try their coffee and pastries. The morning bun was delicious! read more

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I was staying at the hotel and I have to stay that this café was such a delight to have on site. I would definitely recommend this place all the way around. The drinks are spectacular and the peaceful location is also very relaxing. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a really delicious drink and good snack meals. Was very peaceful and family friendly. Definitely recommend and very fairly priced. read more

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I wanted to try a coffee shop that I had never been to before and my wife and I found this one off of Highway 99 in Salida, which is very close to the freeway. It's a little hard to see this hidden gem because of the fencing for the motel that it's adjacent to, but it's worth a visit. It's very cute inside with tables, but the real feature is outside sitting where they have a lot of options that I'll put in with some pictures. I went with an iced Americano added sugar-free vanilla, and some cold foam and it was very delicious. There were two workers in there one taken orders and one making the coffees so it only took a few minutes to get our order. If I get back to Salida, I will definitely hit this place up. read more

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Strawberry cheesecake matcha drink is 10/10! I can definitely taste the quality of the matcha and the strawberry isn't too sweet. There are cheesecake swirls in the drink which is amazing! Tried the chocolate muffin and I was afraid it was going to be too chocolatey but it actually was pretty decent. Service was fast but the only downside that most of their danishes and breakfast items are sold out. Location is in a beautiful deserted hotel location. Very modern looking and relaxing. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating! read more

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Great new coffee spot, found in an unlikely place! I'm glad I did! We tried the blueberry cold brew, which was excellent. The service was friendly and fast and I love their outdoor seating and their huge sliding glass doors to the outside. read more

Update: came back again bc my daughter and I really enjoyed our drinks last time. Sunday, 3/22/26, came about 10am and there was a crowd already. This time I saw the pastries and was filled with many varieties (woohoo)! Ordered the drinks and was still good. Pastries I got this time was almond croissant- had almond fillings- was good Morning bun- good The cashier was very attentive and friendly as supposed to the last girl. The drinks and food all came out at the same time which I appreciate it bc I get to enjoy my pastry with a sip of my coffee. I believe the owner was there and she delivered my food- she was very nice and pleasant and attentive to the needs of my order. This I will be my go to Sunday coffee . read more

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Such a cute little café! We tried the strawberry matcha, chai tea, jalapeño cheese bagel, chocolate fudge muffin, and a plain bagel, and everything was delicious. The strawberry matcha was especially good, refreshing and perfectly balanced. The jalapeño cheese bagel had just the right amount of flavor and a little kick, and the chocolate fudge muffin was rich and definitely satisfied the sweet tooth. Even the plain bagel was fresh and tasty. Overall, Matriarch Cafe had a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and everything we ordered hit the spot. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend if you're looking for good drinks, fresh pastries, and a relaxed café experience. 5/5, we'll definitely be back! read more

Matriarch Cafe - Pup cup strawberry Matcha latte Chai tea, latte, plain bagel, jalapeño cheese bagel - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

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First time here; came for a coffee meet up with a Moms Club I am in and I got the Birthday Cake Latte in honor of Matriarch's 1st Birthday! It was sweet how I like it and decorated so cute! Moms enjoyed our time being able to have conversations while the kids played. There's space to do so! Place was clean and neat. The grounds were pretty! read more

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This coffee shop is so cute!! Attached to a remodeled hotel so parking is limited. The coffee shop it's self is cozy, a few small tables around and outdoor seating when it's not raining. The matcha was not good but their seasonal toffee coffee was delicious, not too sweet. I tried it both iced and hot and liked them both ways. The jalapeño cheese bagel was also really good. read more

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Can I just saw wow? What a great cafe! I've been here a handful of times, and would love to spend time in the hotel one day. I gotta admit tho, this place is definitely in the cuts lol. What was once a run down motel (I've heard) to now a super cute modern cafe, hotel, and ultimate "gotta catch a vibe" outside area. The food is yummy and fresh and the drinks are handcrafted with care! Super esthetically pleasing. What more can you ask for? read more

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I'd say hidden gem if you want to work & enjoy cup of coffee, such beautiful outdoor setting perfect for someone works on the go and best part not loud at all. Parking plenty space around location. The young ladies were really nice and welcoming. Now as for coffee it was strong which a good thing & as for matcha good too. Only thing I will say drinks are pricey spent close $18 for both drinks read more

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Cute little shop once you walked in, very busy on a Saturday morning. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Ordered a breakfast sausage sandwich and a caramel latte. The sandwich was very delicious, tasted homemade. And the latte was very good not on the sweet side. Highly recommend this place! read more

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My husband and I were running errands and craving matcha and coffee. My husband had the toffee ice crunch latte and I had strawberry matcha. Both were 10/10. The ambiance outside is so nice for having a cool drink and get a little sun! It was the perfect pit spot to take a break in the middle of running errands. Also customer service is outstanding and consistent! read more

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Beautiful ambience. Makes you feel like you're not in the valley for a moment. Almost like you are at a hip spot on Melrose or Fred Segal. I absolutely love the black and white theme. Restoration Hardware furniture makes it look & feel fabulous. The grounds are simple, clean & gorgeous with plenty of parking. If you have littles... they will enjoy sitting outside playing with the trucks under the Olive tree while you enjoy a breakfast sandwich/pastry and your beverage on the outdoor couches. If you are a big kid & love ping pong... they have that too! The fresh jalapeño bagel made by a local artisan was delicious & had the right amount of spice. I did enjoy the pizza bagel as well. Mimosas were great. Vanessa's daughter is welcoming & will take the time explaining all the treats to you. She is a gem that will make sure you're happy. Great 1st time experience. And if you are into yoga... you can join them on the grass outside in front of the beautiful pool surrounded by trees and white flowers. This is a hidden gem you need to check out right off hwy 99. You won't be disappointed:) read more

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Strawberry matcha latte is good $1 to have a sub milk is a lot. Cute location inside and out door seating is nice. Love the decor and staff was helpful and friendly will return. read more

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The service here is extremely poor and it doesn't seem to be acknowledged by business owners in previous reviews. There is no greeting, no attention, and no seriousness put into the work by cashiers/baristas. There needs to be a serious reevaluation of staff members. drinks are good though just not worth the environment read more

Cute spot right off the highway with wonderful beverage and light food options! We got the strawberry white chocolate mocha and the raspberry matcha, both iced. Perfectly sweet with real fruit beautifully presented. Place was intimate, clean, with very friendly staff. read more

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Let's get into this cute cafe in Salina's. Right when you arrive it's a show stopper. The entry way is so unique. When we entered the cafe there was plenty of seating and the open window lighting was very nice. The staff was very friendly and assisted us with suggestions since it was our first time. We ordered the iced strawberry matcha and iced mango matcha. The matcha was good quality and the flavors were awesome! We will definitely be stopping in when we are in the area. read more

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We ordered an iced americano and iced coconut vanilla latte off of their seasonal menu. Very cute and aesthetic shop with lots of outdoor seating. Service was a bit slow because they ran out of ice but coffee was good. Parking is in same lot as hotel parking. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Iced Americano and Iced Coconut Vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

This place is stunning. What a great area to relax and enjoy some drinks. The staff are friendly. I really enjoyed their matcha as it had a good ratio of milk to matcha. I must come back to try specialty drinks! read more

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This is a cute place but a little difficult to find, especially since it's somewhat tucked away next to the Bayit Hotel that I never knew was there. The coffee was very expensive (and for the smallest size ever), much higher than Starbucks where I usually frequent. The pastries looked good but again, more expensive than Panera or Starbucks. The layout is nice but it happened to be noisy at the time we visited. The nice thing is the outdoor seating so we probably should have moved outside. Service was so-so. read more

This place is so cute! I had heard about it from a friend, and decided to drop in while passing through Salida. There doesn't seem to be a ton of parking inside the gate, but cars were starting to park on the shoulder of the road out front. There's a smaller indoor seating area where you order that has some little tables and cozy chairs to sit and chat. Very clean, cute vibe. I ordered a honey lavender latte (decaf) and ordered one of their sandwiches. I actually tried to order a wrap first but they were sold out so this place must be popular! You can also order online for pickup. Friendly and quick service, decent prices! Will definitely return again read more

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The service was quick and efficient. I will say to get here early if you want some of their pastries since the ones I wanted were sold out. Overall the place is nice and well lit and I like how open the area is. The cheesecake drink tastes very good and has a slight matcha aftertaste which could be good or not for you. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Strawberry cheesecake Matcha iced drink - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

This is a cute place to hang out and take pics I got the iced strawberry matcha latte and it was delicious. Also their pastries were good read more

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Tried the Cardamom ice latte, it was pretty good but the chocolate croissant was amazing!!!!! They have a beautiful, modern, welcoming atmosphere. However girl behind the counter didn't seem thrilled to be there. She had a bad attitude, we said hi and she didn't say hi or give us some sort of welcoming. Anyways, we ordered our drinks then I asked about a croissant that seemed different than the others and she kind of gave me attitude and said "it's chocolate" when it clearly had other toppings then said "oh" and pointed at the menu irritated. I'm sorry but this was our first time there so a little customer service would have been nice. Either way, we will be back because it was a very cozy and beautiful place. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Chocolate croissant - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

We were working at a fireworks booth just down the street from Matriarch and decided to pop in--and I am SO glad we did. I chose some sort of heavenly pastry creation with what seemed like a crème brûlée bottom, topped with lemon pastry, cream, and blueberries... and I am not exaggerating when I say it may have been one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten in my life. The combination of flavors and textures was absolutely unreal. Sweet, tart, creamy, caramelized perfection. I honestly don't even know exactly what I ordered, but I do know I'll be thinking about it for a very long time. Matriarch, whatever that magical pastry was... you have ruined all other pastries for me. 10/10. Absolutely incredible. Please post a photo if you have one so I can show and send all my friends! The place was also beautiful. So much work and thoughtfulness went into the design and environment! read more

I have heard stellar things about this place and it did not disappoint. I love trying coffee shops and cafes around the 209. First off, when you walk in, the vibes are immaculate. The baristas greeted me and it is super cute inside. The most important part, however, is the drink I had. I wish I could've ordered like 3 drinks. I ended up getting the strawberry masala chai... when I tell you, this was SO GOOD. It was different than a traditional chai, with more citrusy notes to it. But if you are into more of a spicy, acidic flavor, I recommend it. I just saw their spring menu and I need to go back. The baristas were so dang sweet and made my day. I'd go back every day if I could. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Strawberry masala chai and their Valentines themed shop - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

Update: Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. I did not check Yelp for hours of operation. And I hope the verse was not added to imply I was being rude. That was truly not my intention, as it was more an expression of frustration that hours of operation could be updated to reflect current hours, even if you have events. Especially for those who may travel, walk, etc. As a believer myself, I love Ephesians 4:32 and appreciate the note. If my post came across as rude, mean or spiteful, that was not my intention. I apologize if so. I am upset that I was very much looking forward to trying your new cafe with family as a life long resident of Salida. I would much rather have supported your business over Starbucks Blessings! ------- Before WALKING to Matriarch Cafe, with two kids & a family member from out of state, I checked BOTH Google and Matriarch Café's website to see if they were open and what time they closed. Walked up to the entrance & it was closed. An employee stated they closed at 12. I mentioned that's not what is posted on the website. She asked what site I was referring to. She was a bit confused, but by that point we headed out because I was upset. read more

I just had the most wonderful time at The Matriarch Cafe! The ambiance is lovely, and the Raspberry Matcha Latte was absolutely divine. Paired it with a deliciously flaky pastry, and I'm in heaven! Will definitely be back ASAP read more

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I had really high hopes for this place. The advertisements built up an elevated product and experience and that is what I was hoping for. While the place is very nice to look at, the prices are high compared to other coffee shops, and the coffee was average. I had an iced toffee drink and it was okay, but I did need to add sweetener. I am not sure if I'll give it another try or not. The service was okay, but smiles would have made it better. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Attractive modern building with a nice outdoor seating area as well - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

We were driving through Modesto area and in need of some coffee and I am SO GLAD we decided to stop here. Not only were the lattes (honey lavender, toffee crunch) we ordered amazing, but the three pastries (morning bun, spinach cheese turnover, and chocolate muffin) we tried were incredible and impressive. And if that wasn't enough to convince you, the ambiance indoors and in the outdoor area they have is just wonderful! Fresh flowers on the tables inside and shaded seating outside surrounded by greenery, AND a ping pong table. This place is top tier and such a gem that I had to share! read more

Aesthetic 10/10, coffee was okay. I think on my end I need to be more specific on what I want. I'd go back to give it a second try. My sister got the banana matcha, she said it was mid, but that it was good. read more

Matriarch Cafe - Banana matcha latte & cold brew with half & half - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

This is the best coffee shop that I have ever discovered it. It's a hidden gem. The music, the food, the drinks, the girls, the vibe. Whoever is behind this is a visionary and definitely gots vision. This definitely needs to be in the architecture digest magazine because I know what this place look like before. Incredible great job. read more

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No this place is not it! The iced chai latte had a weird flavor to it and the honey lavender latte was so strong of lavender that it tasted straight up like soap. I will not come back didn't bother to take pictures since we did not finish them. We threw them away so we wasted our money and gas coming here. The staff is friendly and the shop in itself is aesthetically pleasing. read more

Been a few times, drink are good atmosphere is great. I do agree with some other reviews that the staff seem under trained , I actually think this place has great potential if they obtained adequate staff and a thoughtfully cooked menu. The last time I went I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was hard as a rock, I was in a hurry and had my kids I wasn't gonna wait for a new one. My seasonal lucky charm matcha was delicious though. It's good, but with some tweaks, it could be great. read more

I had been wanting to try this little cafe since it opened and I finally got the chance to try it yesterday. I ordered a cookie butter latte and a bagel with cream cheese, tomato, micro greens, and avocado. It was $18. Pretty pricey if you ask me, but it's OK if the food/ drink is good. I was disappointed in the food because my bagel was so hard- it tasted old. I ate most of it because I was so hungry but I had to saw through the bagel with a knife to cut it. The cookie butter latte unfortunately tasted nothing like cookie butter. It wasn't bad, but it just tasted like a plain latte with a cookie thrown on top. There was no cookie butter flavor to the actual coffee itself at all. On a more positive note, the cafe itself was really cute inside and very aesthetically pleasing. The bathroom inside the cafe was also very cute and clean. The outside area of the cafe was nice as well. They had some nice looking pastries in the display case, but I didn't order any so I can't comment on their taste. Overall, I don't think I would return- the coffee just didn't wow me like I hoped. I'm sorry :( read more

i have never had a bad experience here! The pastries are all amazing. The drinks are amazing.

Matriarch Café is such a gem in Modesto! The coffee is absolutely amazing, highly recommend the honey lavender latte, iced or hot, with oat milk. It's perfectly balanced and easily one of the best specialty drinks I've had. Our family also tried the pesto turkey sandwich and it was a hit, fresh, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients. You can really tell everything here is thoughtfully prepared and fresh. The service truly stands out. The owners are incredibly hospitable, warm, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The ambiance is relaxing and aesthetically beautiful, such a lovely place to sit, unwind, and enjoy great coffee. Already dreaming about summer mornings on the patio with a latte in hand. Can't wait to come back! read more

Matriarch Cafe - A latte and the kids enjoyed some hit cocoa. - Cafes Near Me - Salida, California

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