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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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Brewjee Coffee

3.9(83 reviews)

2.1 mi

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!

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

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Cookie butter latte w cookie butter coldfoam

Java Java Brews

3.0(2 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

L-R Brown Sugar Cinnamon Shaken Espresso Iced matcha w/ cold foam Strawberry Cloud Latte Caramel Latte w/ cold foam

Iced Matcha w/ banana cold foam Raspberry lemonade S'mores latte Cookie Butter lattes

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Blueberry Lemonades & a S'mores Latte

The Beerded Bean

4.1(206 reviews)

2.1 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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Con Azucar Cafe

3.2(39 reviews)

1.1 mi

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.

Custom drink "strawberry Horchata"

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Gansito Frappe (actually strawberry frappe)

Alvin DO-Nut & Ice Cream Shop

3.9(42 reviews)

0.8 mi

Maple old fashioned was not bad, nice crisp outside with perfect inside. Not too sweet either…read more The Apple fritter was really good and only $1.50. The glazed was a bit soft and almost too chewy. The maple had a great texture. They also sell different priced scratchers.

I believe this yelp site is in desperate need of update as the business name does not reflect the…read moreproducts sold. To be clear, yes, they sell donuts, but no, they do not sell ice cream; and, furthermore, it feels as though the donuts only exist because of the lottery tickets and scratchers that they sell as those have a better selection than donuts. That said, I did purchase a donut from their meager selection in the afternoon. Not sure if that selection was limited by the time of day, or simply reflects all that they have but the donut was decent, I believe it was called a cinnamon crunch, but the remaining selection of donuts were a small collection of cake and old-fashioned. Still not sure why ice cream is listed in the name as the sign outside the business does not reflect that either. I went to purchase my donut only to learn that they only accept credit cards for purchases over three dollars. Good to know my donut was under three dollars, disappointing if you fail to bring cash they have a decent sized sitting area in the back behind the lottery section. Ironically, I feel as though it is more generous than the area used to sell their tickets and donuts, the attendant was neither nor cordial. Experience was less than memorable. The only reason I chose to do a review to help others avoid a similar disappointment. My final advice, walk across the street buy some box donuts from Grocery Outlet and you'll be similarly pleased.

Cinnamon crunch, doughnut, or so I believe. Decent but probably the only one worth trying in the display.

Glaze Donut

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$1.50 apple fritter

Tapioca Delight

3.2(145 reviews)

1.0 mi

Nothing like hearing a recommendation for a unique eatery from a conversation at the bank while…read morestanding in line. I happened to overhear the owner David talking to the clerk about his newest menu item, Korean hot dogs. He proceeded to describe them as Mochi dogs. I thought "Well I like Mochi, and I like hot dogs". As David passed by I asked him where his restaurant was and he pointed out the window as it was just across the parking lot. I came out to the car and suggested to my husband we go try the Mochi Dogs and he thought that was a good idea. We came in and David recognized me from the bank. He is a very friendly guy, and very helpful with explaining the drinks menu as there are lots of choices. He also offered choices for the Korean Hot Dogs: All dog, or the dog with cheese and the breading can also include potatoes. We opted for all dog and plain breading. I ordered a drink with Boba, light ice with almond milk and Thai Tea flavoring. I had the option of really sweet or less so and I chose the latter. I think I might order the more sweeter option next time. There was about a 10 minute wait for the dogs to cook so I sipped my drink while we chatted. The hot dogs were hot (very) so you know they were freshly cooked. Nice and crunchy, served on a stick. Ample size and I would imagine with the cheese and potatoes added they would be very filling. The bill came to $29.00 with a tip added. I think the cost was reasonable for a unique type of fare. Two drinks, and two dogs. I plan to bring my Korean friends to try the Mochi like fried dogs and see what they think.

This place has a nice and inviting ambiance. The service was fast and friendly. We got a Pina…read moreColada Smoothie with tapioca pearls and a Iced Fruit Tea w popping boba and jelly. Both drinks tasted amazing. The tapioca pearl was soft and chewy. Best part is the drinks were not overly sweet which is great. I definitely recommend this place especially on a nice hot sunny day!

It didn't survive the 7 second walk across the street. Taro and honeydew.

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Thai Tea Iced Drink

Monky Bowl

4.0(185 reviews)

1.3 mi

Came here for breakfast this morning around 10am, party of 4. I got a small Dnutty bowl (acai base…read morewith almond butter and nutella, with strawberries and bananas) for $12 ish. Extra 99 cents to make it a large. Pros: - very easy parking lot - DELICIOUS acai with excellent fruit to granola to acai ratio - I love that you don't run out of granola or fruit at the end and they put granola at the bottom too - The fruit tasted super fresh - Acai blended really well, no iciness - Pretty fast service, I think our four bowls were ready within 5mins - pretty good quantity even for the small - I was full afterwards and it was the perfect size breakfast. - Has a little sitting area in the back with some tables, and a counter. - cute decor in the back, fast casual setting. - SO refreshing in hot weather 10/10 acai and better than anything I can find in the East Bay

Loved the bowl that we got, the creamy was very yummy! Will definitely be back to try the acairead more

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Custom: Beets, Orange, Lemon, Celery, Ginger Custom: Apple, Celery, Chia Seeds

Blazin' Bagelz

3.8(113 reviews)

0.9 mi

The line is usually long in the morning. One time, my dad and I were at the mall in the afternoon,…read moreand there weren't many people. I think people are sleeping on their milk teas. I love their Thai Matcha Milk Tea! It's so creamy, and the boba is soft and chewy. It kept me up at night, though. I'd get one again, lol. I usually come by for the milk teas and not the bagels.

Driving around and came across this bagel shop, great find! Inside the mall center which is very…read moreconvenient. Walked right in & ordered with no wait, surprised for a Saturday morning. The bagels are so fresh & delicious Decorated nicely inside:) Will definitely be back & will try a bagel sandwich:)

Mocha Blast

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Superseed bagel with regular cream cheese.

Honey Berry

3.0(30 reviews)

1.3 mi

The 3 times that I've come to this location the associates are always rude. They act like it's…read morechore to do their job. Management needs to train them better in terms of their customer service.

I ordered a large taro boba blended with lychee jelly, and when I got my drink, there was no boba…read more I told an employee, and she came back saying I "ordered it wrong" because apparently, 'taro boba' means the drink WITHOUT boba. Excuse me? I've worked at a sister store (Monkey Bowl) where taro boba always comes with boba. If I didn't want boba, I would've said no boba or replace it. Saying taro boba should not magically mean no boba--this isn't rocket science. The whole thing could've been solved with a simple apology and some basic training, but nope. Just a wild level of cluelessness on display.

Mango Tango with extra BOBA!! and an extra smile!! We LOVE smiles!!

FRESH TEA!!

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ROTI Buns, PLAIN!!

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Elizabeth M.

2 years ago

WELL!! Seems like I hurt a grown adult's feelings (My previous review was taken down, LOL!!) I had a horrible experience at this place, if you cannot handle being a kind person you WILL need a reality check! WORKING FAST FOOD AS AN ADULT IS NOT EASY! BUT BEING KIND IS! Many people here need to realize if you don't like being criticized you will have a hard time in life! I can only assume it was the 2 employees I mentioned that requested my review to be taken down, so if it was, here's a little note: HAHA I WIN !! I understand if this job is your career and you took it seriously, but, if its not, why are you so upset over an honest review .... would you want this to be your career ?? No? Then grow up and be an adult. read more

Mikaela E.

1 year ago

Store manager Anndee needs to be fired. She is rude to all customers and is horrible to staff(she has a historylike this at all the other stores shes worked at before). Doesnt know how to do the basic essentials of her job at all like make any drink correctly and more. She gets on her staffs ass on the stupidest things then does exactly the thing she tells them not to do. Hypocrite!!! Also btw she is disliked in the whole district and everyone knows about her horrible management, and personality but yet the company still keeps her around. read more

Ansel A.

2264

361

194

8 years ago

Friendly helpful staff, but this place is a dump. Dirty filthy floors, gross bathrooms. Plus you try to order online and it says out of stuff, but but can plainly see it, passion iced tea, on shelf. Say something to barista and he is like oh well. Doesn't offer to give u what u really wanted or apologize. Never going back. read more

Jasmin M.

3 years ago

there is this girl name clarrisa and rude Asf she don't care and makes drinks horrible and honesty mt eyes hurt when I look at her. Like why is she working if she can't deal with customers and be nice. and he eye lashes look like a bum did them. she does not work hard enough and should be fired read more

Peter N.

12 years ago

Analee was RUDE!!!!. Drinks were disgusting. Go to 917 north main sbucks location. I will NEVER return to this location if this employee is working. read more

Rita G.

115

11 years ago

Every time I go here, which is about 3 times a week, the service is always prompt, courteous and efficient. Thank you for all you do!

Tess M.

7 years ago

There is a restroom but not for customers. Five customers asked while I waited for my drink. Will not be stopping here again

Orlie F.

8 years ago

I've been a starbucks customer for ages, but I will no longer go to N Davis, Salinas starbucks. NO restroom for customers.

Janelle C.

103

7 years ago

WTF no customer bathroom?! That's a load of crap. Bye! . . . . . . read more

Martin J.

149

125

15 years ago

I ordered an ice coffee, sweetened, with no room; they forgot to add the sweetener.

Efren A.

14 years ago

Every thing is over priced and very easy to make not worth going to

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