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

They say they're organic but having just delivered half&half... yes, it's made by Clover but not…read moreorganic... OVERALL: Kind of reminds me of the local Suju's in Fremont (where I'm from), as their local go to coffee in Salinas that's more concentrated in espresso complexity. CUBANITO: Their specialty! Only 8oz with 3 shots of espresso, turbinado sugar, and milk...can modify level of sweetness. However person for which this drink was for states it's still overly sweet. CARAMEL Macchiato: Made me sad that it wasn't authentic as milk should be first then the shots of espresso so there's two layers (that's why I secretly wanted this drink). Then a drizzle of caramel. Tastes like a caramel macchiato, nonetheless. ***overall, their coffee is good with a smooth flavor profile and no bitter undertones or after taste, equating to high quality beans*** SERVICE: They are so sweet, kind, and patient, willing to answer any and all questions. Very splendid seeing a group of Spanish speaking ladies going strong at it! AMBIANCE: Casual, local coffee joint that's mainly enjoyed by the Hispanic community. Bathroom available. WiFi available. Very clean. Very modern decor. Two outdoor tables. Multiple indoor seating options. Located in the Safeway plaza with a multitude of establishments, stores, Jamba Juice, services, etc. Very large private parking lot. In the suburbs. Would I come back? Probably not.

My daily go to coffee spot! They are on point everyday and I am NEVER disappointed with my coffee…read more Service Is A++ Great ambiance and place to chill. Support local and it should start here.

Beer and coffee sign me up! I grabbed the first street parking stall i saw. The concept is simple…read morebeer or coffee. At 11am i went with an Americano i was pleased it is smooth. The barista made sure my order was correct, I appreciate that because it doesn't always happen. The drinks came up quick. They have a stage for live music and plenty of different settings for pairs or a small group. You can even sit in the front window. What a pleasant shop and I hope to be back.

Great coffee options! If you like something sweeter or more classic, they have you covered. Plenty…read moreof options for seating around, so grab a seat if you can! A comfortable and cozy spot to meet up or relax.

Kind service, fast, warm atmosphere, excellent iced latte, lgbtq friendly. Great placeread more

Hands down best coffee in town. Every time I visit my family in Salinas I stop here for my fix…read more Their espresso is legit!!

I only ordered a fruit bowl, but what I got was a bunch of…read moregrapes, 4 smaller pieces of pineapple, and a diced banana. They threw in a 1 sliced strawberry. $12 dollars

Sadly I'm going to be the bearer of bad news and say that First Awakenings is highly overrated. I…read moregrew up in Salinas and always remember this place being busy and thought of in high regard by pretty much all the locals. Being back in town, I had to give it a try after 15+ years being away. What a let down honestly. We were seated right away which was appreciated. It was about 10am on a Wednesday and we arrived just before the big rush it seemed. To drink, we ordered waters and orange juice and coffee. A whole coffee carafe was left on our table which was a bit of a surprise and the orange juice as advertised tasted freshly squeezed. Before ordering our food, my husband began asking the waiter about gluten free pancakes or waffles (since such was advertised online in a review from 11yrs ago) and before he could even finish the question the waiter cut him off to explain all the pancake and waffle options. My husband kindly asked again and was told they didn't have any specific gluten free options. That's ok, he ordered their Bacado omelette and instead of toast on the side he asked for a side of fruit. I ordered their Cinnamon Bread French Toast and a side of 1 scrambled egg and 1 sausage. I was told the sausage only comes in 2 or 4, and so I chose 2. When the food arrived, I immediately thought this all looks ok. And the taste was just the same. The omelette was not fluffy like you'd expect a highly rated restaurant omelette to be. The side of fruit came in a condiment cup and had 1 grape as well as 3 pieces of other fruit. The hash browns were sad looking, pretty pale and absolutely no crunch. My husband even added salt which was sad and rare to watch him do. My French toast was ok, kind of soggy and didn't have any caramelization or crunch on the outside whatsoever. It's definitely cinnamon toast vs a cinnamon roll French toast and was nothing special. The sausage was the best part which says a lot. I wouldn't come back here because there's infinitely better options minutes away.

The best and I mean the best place for the best sweetest meals and drinks!! Inside was very…read morewelcoming and the employees are the sweetest people ever. The drinks are literally made out of love! So well balanced. The ice creams are smoothest I've ever seen! Didn't right away melted!

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.

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.

I recently started coming here and have had such a great experience every time. The service is…read morealways friendly and welcoming. I usually ask for a "surprise me" drink because I never know what to order and don't want to hold up the line deciding. Every drink has turned out amazing! I really appreciate the creativity and care the baristas put into making something unique each time. Definitely becoming one of my favorite coffee spots.

I wish I had more photos to share all the delicious treats and drinks I've ordered from this place…read morebut of course they are always too tasty that I forget to capture. Anyways, im so glad my coworkers told Me about this place because it's been a nice addition to my frequent-places-to-visit-on-the-regular list. Honestly there is nothing I've had from this place that isn't good. From their lemonades, coffee, smoothies to their avocado toast, wraps, sandwiches, and cookies. They really nailed down their menu options! Not to mention the biggest thing, their staff is super friendly, welcoming and patient when you're trying to decide what to order. They may be located by the courthouse in Salinas but don't let that stop you for visiting. You won't be disappointed! & if you happen to need to serve jury duty, this is a nice spot to go hangout and enjoy a little break from doing your service. Or on any day, with some indoor outdoor seating!

This place is amazing. I ordered catering for 55 sandwiches, salads and chips for a work event it…read morewas a HIT! Everyone loved the sandwiches as the ingredients were fresh and they use Otto's sourdough! I wanted to make sure to leave a review for those that are looking to cater a luncheon, send them an email at villariveracafe@gmail.com. Their phone is weird because it is through the govt building and goes straight to voicemail. I also sent them messages on their social channels before finding the email and they responded there too lol... email is way better. When you are trying to find them, they are tucked away under what looks like a bridge of a building in the center of the campus behind two pillars. Sorry I didn't get a photo of the outside so I hope this description helps. Racquel the owner is the sweetest and I hope you all support this cafe!

Thank you for continuing to hire friendly happy baristas. I went in today and a barista by the name…read moreof Eliana took my order. I notice she is new. I love her cheerful, "Welcome In." It means more than you know coming from someone with anxiety in public settings. I frequent this cafe when I shop at Safeway because I like the baristas and the cafe atmosphere. I wanted to try a new drink today, but I wasn't sure what drink I would like. Eliana took the time to help me figure out what I might like. I am a creature of habit and stick to the same old drink, always hot. I tried the iced Chestnut Praline and it is now my new favorite drink for Christmas. Sweet and nutty just like me! I hope you at Constitution Starbucks have a Happy Holiday. Don't forget to smile and oh, I almost forgot...the message on my cup that Eliana wrote brought a tear to my eye, the good kind! . "You matter :)" It's the little things that make it worth continuing our day.

So I have to update my review. Since my last review, there has been a huge change. This is my…read morefavorite Starbucks location since it's just walking distance away from me, I go here regularly to get my matcha. Barbara is the best! She makes my matcha perfect, and always have a smile on her face and very polite. I think there was a change of most of the baristas since the last I had an issue here, but since then service was great, plus there's a lot of seatings inside and outside compared to the other locations. Thanks Barbara for making my experience pleasant! You're the best!