Brewjee Coffee is where you can find decadent coffee and matcha drinks. They have a variety of…read moresyrups and foam tops to create unique drinks. This is definitely not a place you'd go to for simple espresso drinks. We were content with our drinks: Curious George (mocha with banana cold foam), For the Girls (cold brew with strawberry cold foam), and Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. The flavors came out as expected, but it is was on the sweeter side. The drinks here are on the pricier side. Each of our 16 oz drinks were over $10 after tax and tip. They offer larger cups too around 24oz, similar to a Venti from Starbucks. Given the price only, it's hard for me to justify repeat visits. The store itself is tiny. There is no room for you to sit down and enjoy your drink. The staff were great. They were kind and very attentive despite being very busy when we went. I'd only come if I'm craving their specialty drinks.

Oh my goodness! BREWJEE! If you are ever in salinas, and need your coffee/ matcha/ pastry + drink…read morefix definitely check this tiny but mighty cafe place out! Drink thoughts: I'm a matcha fanatic and those around me are coffee connoisseurs and every time I go here I legit get a different drink. If you realllyyyy want my opinion though and want a matcha drink- get the King Kong Matcha or the Matcha with Cookie Butter! (But seriously, any drink you get is gucci.) For the holidays, you know they had to give us something good! I tried both the Grinch Matcha and Santa Cookie drink and it tastes like Christmas holiday cosy vibes but iced lol. Parking: There is a parking site close by but it can be tight! (Per usual in downtown salinas) Vibes: Immaculate (I need a brewjee sweater / t-shirt now. Brewjee, please please consider multiplying and expanding across salinas citizens!

so much ai the ai usage just feels like it runs through the…read morecore of this place :( i want to support local and it's a cute concept, but the rampant generative ai usage just makes it feel soulless and corporate. it literally ruins all trust in the place

First time trying Caffe Soleil, and overall I had a good experience. It's a very small café with…read moretwo counters and a few small tables, but the inside is adorable. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, with trendy décor that is very appealing to the eye. When I arrived, it was a little challenging to find the full menu, and I wasn't greeted right away. However, I understand places can get busy, so I didn't let that affect my overall impression too much. I ordered the Panini Caprese sandwich, and my son ordered the Caesar salad wrap. My sandwich didn't look quite as full as the photo, but honestly, the flavor made up for it. It was delicious with great texture, and I loved every bite. I also appreciated that it came with pickled jalapeños on the side, which was a nice extra touch since I love adding those to sandwiches. My son rated his wrap a 3 out of 5. He felt there wasn't much chicken inside, and there also wasn't much Caesar dressing, so it mostly tasted like a wrap with lettuce. It would have been a much better experience if they had included more chicken and Caesar dressing on the side to add more flavor. Overall, I'd definitely come back and try this place again because I really enjoyed my sandwich and the café itself has such a cute, cozy vibe.

I tried this spot out back in February and ever since then i fell in love with the drinks at this…read moreplace. The customer service is top tier, even when it's packed to a tea with tons of orders ahead of you, you can get your order within 10-15 mins. The vibes of this place too are just nice and welcoming. Such a highly recommended coffee spot.

I like it at Viva Espresso. I don't get to this location often, but the coffee is consistently…read moregood. Service is friendly and drink served reasonably after order. Atmosphere is nice. Busy if you're there during the typical rush hour times of most coffee shops. Service is good and cashier is friendly and doesn't make fun of my way of forgetting how to pronounce Oaxaca :) She patiently repeats the name correctly to make sure I am asking for the correct mocha (Oaxaca Mocha. Found under their "signature" menu). My go to is their hot "classic" drinks while the Oaxacan Mocha is my sweet treat! I really appreciate the consistency in drinks and service!

love that it was easy to find street parking. helps that i went when they opened, so there was no…read moreone else around as the other businesses in the area werent open yet. cute little place, didnt realize until i got there why it was called "beerded". i was just looking for craft coffee shops in the area. staff was friendly and didnt rush me as i browsed their menu. went super basic with an iced americano, which was very tasty and smooth

Here's a sad update. Went with a handful of men for morning…read morecoffee and a bite to eat. Painted on their door are there times of business. The worker inside said they were open at 8:00 not 6:00. No reason, no apologies. We all walked a block to Starbucks as much as we hated to. Last words...bad business idea.

They probably have the best banana muffins I've ever had. Tucked away in a small plaza, Emma's has…read morea wide variety of pastries but I highly recommend their muffins and croissants. Everyone here is friendly, making sure you go home with the right pastries. They also have a lunch menu featuring items like salads and sandwiches that I'll surely have to come back for.

Mostly takeout because only 2 tables inside. Amazing selection of pastries, pies, cupcakes etc…read more also extensive menu of breakfast and lunch. Great.

I found this hide gem. The staff is friendly. I got the coconut matcha drink. It is so good!…read moreDelicious .

The iced raspberry mocha was delicious! It has 3 shots of espresso and they use Acme coffee beans…read more The chicken sandwich was amazing as well! I got it warmed. Debbie has great customer service. Such a convenient spot for those who work in the area or are doing jury duty.

love that it was easy to find street parking. helps that i went when they opened, so there was no…read moreone else around as the other businesses in the area werent open yet. staff was friendly and didnt rush me as i browsed their menu. loved that they have such a large collection of whole beans. would def try that next time. this time i went basic, and just got a doppio con panna. only downside was that i ordered a raspberry coffee cake, but when i opened the container it was blueberry. still tasted great though, just not what i was hoping for. would definitely go back

A great local coffee shop in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. The staff is super personable and…read morefriendly. I usually get a small or medium black coffee and occasionally an espresso. The interior is quaint with several two top tables. A big highlight is an actual coffee roaster in the back of the store.

I got a strawberry matcha with vanilla cold foam! sooo yummy some of the best i've had!…read more the cold foam is so so delicious!!!!! and i love the strawberry it doesn't taste too fake and artificial like most syrups in matchas. really yummy!!!! would love to comeback. good service! and cute place.

Got a banana protein cajeta iced drink and matcha horchata. I like that you can substitute the…read moremilk. It was empty after lunchtime. The toilet doesn't stop flushing. There was only one worker so she doesn't give you napkins or straws because she has to take the next order.

The best iced coffee in town. The flavors of coffee and her syrups blend effortlessly and…read moredeliciously. Taste is always consistent! Cinnamon Roll Latte is my personal favorite but the blueberry matcha is fantastic. Customer service is excellent.

Terrible communication and customer service, really disappointing. Ordering process is really…read more unorganized. It's a shame because the drinks were actually good, but the experience overall wasn't worth it.

Food was good, next day got stale eat the food day of…read more service was very good, should be more patient or attend to others I needed more time. ambiance: smells and aroma fresh goods was tasty, seating was pretty and had cafe feel. opinion: yummy bread for sharing with family and ppl who had a hard day this baked bread cheers you up.

While on a drive between Monterey and San Jose we needed to make a quick stop for coffee and gnosh…read moreand so we tried the Gourmet Central Bakery. It is tucked in the corner of a small shopping center in the town of Prunedale, near the intersection of Highways 156 and 101. While the outside is nondescript, the bakery itself is beautiful on the inside and the selection of baked goods is extensive and spectacular. So many unique and tempting creations. It is difficult to choose one thing to order because there are so many that look amazing. We tried what they call a roulette which is a round layered pastry that is loaded with flavor. It was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet but just right. The disappointing factor at Gourmet Central Bakery is the coffee. It was incredible weak and flavorless. Not sure if it was the beans they use or the mix of water to coffee, but it was hugely disappointing. It did not compliment whatsoever their incredible baked goods. I hope they will focus on providing beverages that match the quality and creativity of their pastries. I would say check out GCB for all of their incredible baked goods, just don't order coffee until they make some changes. Their baked goods deserve, as do customers, a satisfying coffee pairing.