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I'm an Executive in Sales and travel throughout Northern California and am always looking for a…read moregreat Taro Boba. This is BY FAR one of the best I've tasted! They will gladly adjust your sweetness % to what you prefer. $5.49 Medium! $5.99 Large! They have fabulous deserts, as well!!

This place is disgusting bunch of goyslop deserts and all their drinks are concentrated go to jamba…read morejuice instead

Taro blended with boba (small) $6.49..

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Viva Espresso Organics Coffee

4.4(338 reviews)

3.4 mi

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!

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The Beerded Bean

4.1(206 reviews)

3.5 mi

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.

Such a cute place

Pumpkin muffin--good texture, no pumpkin flavor

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Cherrybean Gourmet Coffeehouse & Roastery

3.7(210 reviews)

3.6 mi

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.

Cherrybean Gourmet Coffeehouse & Roastery

Carrot cake

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First Awakenings

4.2(1k reviews)

3.5 mi

Update: went back and you have to see this pancake-see photos…read more Food was great. Server Lizbeth was great! Going back tomorrow for more great food. Pancakes were huge and looked amazing so i will try that tomorrow. Today i has cinnamon french toast and a wonderful fruit bowl. Restaurant was clean and well kept.

Great verity of breakfast options and a perfect central location!…read more First Awakenings is right in the middle of the city with plenty of street parking around, making it super convenient. The interior is really spacious, the restrooms are clean, and the staff is incredibly nice. They have a ton of good breakfast options, and the food is excellent priced average. Highly recommend checking it out!

Bacon skillet with carnitas added

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Cucumber salad

Tropical Vibes

4.6(82 reviews)

1.3 mi

Tropical Vibes, you guys are more than just "tropical vibes"- the aura you guys bring radiates…read morekindness with your customers. The worker said "so sorry for the wait! i'll bring your order to you." However, in my mind the wait was not long at all! This really shows how much they value customer service. If i could give them 10+ stars i would! Their matcha/ ube dole whip soft serve I got was super flavorful as well! I can taste the ube and matcha despite them being swirled in together! I love this place for desserts! Thank you for blessing Salinas with your more than just "Tropical Vibes" Aura!

Our drinks made us sick afterwards :/ ambience and interior is fun and nice. Def giving tropical…read morevibes. The customer service was good, the staff were friendly. The match soft serve ice cream was good with a nice matcha flavor and big portion size. We were not fans of the Gigi's taro and the everything matcha slush. Both drinks had way too much going on. I wish they had a menu on the wall and listed what comes in their drinks so many of them had a bunch of inclusions. The drinks weren't disgusting, just not what we're used to. It's more like halo halo vs boba tea. Tip: I saw another persons order and asked if I could order that but the staff told me it was a customized drink and they require you to order custom drinks 15-20 min in advance. It looked good though! Next time, we'll try this option and see how it goes.

It's all about NEW off menu item, Homemade fresh from SCRATCH. Fruit sandwiches please contact us on IG to pre-order

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NEW item-- Refreshing and REAL Pandan Tea. NO syrup, NO Powder re-mixed in advance. Sweetness can be adjusted or Unsweetened

Jack's Coffee

4.4(122 reviews)

4.5 mi

I love coming here from time to time on my work days. They are always busy but worth waiting in…read moreline!

Is there always a line? Yes. Is it worth the wait? Yes…read more Staff are always friendly, and they're flexible if you have adjustments or requests not on the menu, they definitely know their coffee. Cold brew with cold foam is my go to. I'm not a fan of the matcha since it comes sweetened, but the drinks that are flavored here tend to be on the sweeter side. If I want to throw a few extra miles on my gym runs I will have the Mexican mocha frappe, but I don't even want to know the calories on that one. Good local spot you have to try.

Jacks Coffee shop plus Keto Drink ( Cold brew, heavy cream and sugar free vanilla)

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Mexican mocha frappe with Valentine's Day heart shape straw

Villa Rivera Café

4.8(20 reviews)

3.7 mi

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.

Cute greenery

Bacon & Ham Sandwich

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Lemon Poppy seed scone from our local pastry chef at the Sweet Life.

Starbucks

3.3(59 reviews)

1.4 mi

Only two people making drinks and it was so busy, they need more staff I SPECIFICALLY asked for…read morelight ice and half my cup was full of ice... (i got a venti size so that's a lot of ice) I watched the girl making my drink and saw how she didn't pour the whole drink in the cup, there was still a good amount left in the blender and she just poured it out and added more ice to my cup to make it look full.. very disappointed will not be coming back

The young ladies here are always friendly but today I was particularly impressed by the young lady…read moreXeo...actually I already forgot how to spell her name but it sounds like Sandra but spelled with an x? She was so welcoming & even checked in with people waiting to make sure their orders were in & told them their place in line. Such a small act goes a long way. Thank you!

Aerocano

Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso

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Miguel G.

10 years ago

this is the only Starbucks i like in Salinas but today the very tall girl believe her name is Shannon messed up on my drink best workers you have are Raul Gabe and Ashley. read more

Adriana R.

10 years ago

They always get my drink right. I love stopping by every morning before work because if my coffee is made right then i will definitely have a good day. read more

Ariez Z.

8 years ago

This Starbucks has great customer service! I usually go through the Drive thru.. I have no complaints about this one!

Valerie M.

1 year ago

Felt sick & kinda down. Made my day a a bit better seeing this after getting home, thank you!

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