We love this place bc of its excellent service and small but wonderful selection of beers of various alcohol levels. Like the casual ambiance, too. read more

Whenever I want coffee, I choose this place. I'm not sad to say that today's visit will be my last. I've been coming here since they opened and over the years I've seen a noticeable decline in the overall existence of this place. I came in today, Sunday, June 28, 2026 at approximately 2:30 pm. Came in with my son. We placed our order: 1 Mexican mocha and 1 caramel macchiato, both medium. Paid and left a tip. The bill was almost $20. My son's drink was made first. I noticed that his was iced so I looked to see how the girl was making mine. She had a clear cup so I knew she was going to make an iced one for me, which I didn't want. The only thing that was in the cup when I stopped her was the caramel. I politely asked her for a hot one. She looked at me with an annoyed look, then she looked at her coworker, a male with black fingernails, and said "she wanted it hot". She proceeded to make my drink. She made it as if she was slamming the ingredients in the cup. When she gave me my drink she said with major attitude, "next time you need to tell them that you want a hot drink when you order". So I replied, " well usually the person who takes my order asks if I want it hot or cold". There will NOT be a next time because I will NEVER step foot in this place again! With the exception of 3 people sitting at different locations, we were the only ones in there. The customer service here is nonexistent! Perhaps if the workers were a little more pleasant and didn't make the customer feel like they're a burden, maybe they'd have more business. When we were walking out, my son even noticed the ugly attitude and told me that's why he stopped coming here. He said that every time he came in, one of the workers had an attitude. He now chooses Brewjee coffee just a block away. I will follow suit and start patronizing BREWJEE coffee from now on. read more

Beer and coffee sign me up! I grabbed the first street parking stall i saw. The concept is simple beer 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. read more

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

This was crazy to watch.. A customer dropped their coffee and the barista came out to "clean it up." It appeared the customer offered to clean up and the barista happily provided the customer the mop, brought the bucket, and left to the counter to make him a coffee. All while another barista was watching the entire ordeal. Im sure the customer would've happily waited for both. The work ethic is pathetic and painful to watch. Please train the baristas what customer service is. Aside from that, coffee is on point. read more

The Beerded Bean - apparently it takes 2 people to make a coffee while customers mop up the floor. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Lovely vibes and great ambience. Got only a croissant there and it was really nice. Street parking all along the street but can be tricky to find. Restroom was fairly clean; all-gender and accessible. read more

Cool spot, coffee in the morning and brews for happy hour. Check out my visit here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ZXYpzRa71/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow to discover more cool spots . read more

The Beerded Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

We came on a Saturday morning around 11:30. There was a sizable line that continued to grow. We specifically came to try their Mexican mocha & were disappointed to hear they couldn't make it once we got to the front of the line. We were also told they couldn't make a chai latte or either of their 2 seasonal maple lattes. We saw that customers waiting ahead of us were informed they weren't able to get their ordered beverage anymore. (Unable to provide that many menu items at this time?!) It was at least a 20 min wait for our 2 large drinks once we ordered. We settled for a pumpkin spice latte and mocha, which were enjoyable enough. The PSL had a lingering spice and subtle sweetness. The mocha had a gentle chocolate flavor and was a little fruity. We also had a pumpkin muffin, and while it had good texture & taste, it didn't really have a pumpkin flavor at all. Alas, none of the flavors were that compelling to me. The customer service wasn't particularly friendly or welcoming. They just seemed too busy. The menu on a tv screen wasn't the easiest to read, and only listed the prices for size small. The price for the seasonal specials were also not visually displayed. The atmosphere was cute. The clientele was diverse. I found the music a little loud in spots for conversation. There were high and regular table options, a small bar, couches in their glass window front and in the back, and one table set up outside. There was a small stage towards the back for open mic times. read more

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I order two white mochas with a concha. The lady at the front that took my order @1:10 pm on 1/13/26 was so rude. Coffee was watered down tasted like water, and she forgot to give me my bread. When i reminded her at the end once she gave me my coffee she seemed annoyed and bothered. read more

The Beerded Bean - White White Mocha nasty taste like water - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Coffee is always great here ! They roast their own beans and always provide amazing fresh espresso and other options Service is always great as well, Fabian and others from the staff always take time to provide you with what you need and even latte art ! Ambiance is great prefect place for studying ! read more

The Beerded Bean - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Came here early on a Saturday before my kids tournament down the street. It was modern interior, had the set up for live music. Not much of a food selection but the coffee was good. When we got there they only had one type of roast which was a bummer. Not much variety. We got the Mexican mocha and it was tasty! read more

I love the vibe of this place. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The employees are very knowledgeable and answer any questions I might've had. I ordered an iced Mexican mocha and it was out of this world delicious. It wasn't too sweet and it wasn't too bitter. They had just the right amount of ice to drink. The place itself is super clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated. There are plenty of places to sit, and they even have a little space towards the back for live music. We went on a Thursday mid day, and the barista was very focused and got everybody's drinks out in a timely manner. This place is truly a vibe and if you were ever in Salinas California, you definitely have to check them out. read more

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We like to seek the best coffee houses in new towns when road tripping. After studying Salinas YELP! listings, we settled on the Beerded Bean and were looking forward to trying their highly touted coffee and baked goods. We arrived at around 9:30 Sunday morning to find "the owner hadn't delivered them yet." Hmmmmm. The entryway was also strewn with apparent homeless garbage that no one had bothered to clean up. Clearly some management issues here. So where did we end up? Reliable Starbucks, just a short walk down the street. So much for trying to support local business in Salinas. read more

I do enjoy the choice of recommended beverages and the vibes. Manly a place for working with laptops for students and remote work. I wished they don't pressure you for a high tip for 60 seconds of talking about your order to them. read more

Stopped here because it was close to 101 and I was road-tripping. Man am I glad stopped! Chill service and vibes throughout the whole place. The place was basically empty because I needed my 7am caffeine fix but the service and coffee was still on point. I'd def recommend the Dulce Latte. Their large is a great size (I think 24oz but don't quote me on that). Im sad I'm an out of towner because this looks like THE spot to kick it in Salinas. Would definitely recommend if you're a local, new to the area, or driving through Salinas. read more

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Stopped in this place for a quick coffee after the Salinas Farmers Market and I ended up ordering the Mexican Mocha which was delicious. It had a lot of cinnamon on it and was really tasty. It did take a little while for them to make - but you know this isn't a soulless coffee chain and could taste that everything was prepared freshly. I love the concept of this - think if I lived in this town, it would be a hangout. I don't know how the beer is but the coffee I had was great. Staff was very friendly and welcoming as well! read more

The Beerded Bean - Mexican Mocha iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Was excited to try supporting a local business getting my coffee here. Unfortunately the customer service is severely lacking here which that alone turns me away from returning. read more

Horrible and inconsistent. They pick and choose when they want to make frappuccinos. Depending on who the barista is you might get a frappuccino or might not. I just think they're lazy read more

Another Salinas casualty? It's happening, something good that started in Salinas is slowly falling apart. Every Saturday for years a handful of men have met here since they opened it's doors. We all had hopes of a forever coffee spot. Nope this isn't it. This morning will be our last morning here. Non-verbal girl at the register, no hello, no good morning or thank you. But I did get a "my bad" when I had to repeat my order of " medium black coffee. " I thinking she had to get back to her udon noodles before they got cold. Slurping between customers. The breakfast sandwich are no longer a thing or are they? Out! They don't play a nice background music anymore it's now a constant droning of rap that plays above your conversation. 11/19/22 bathrooms are out of order,again. So were told. It's a coffee shop. Fix the toilets. Last words... moving down the street to Rollicks. read more

The Beerded Bean - Slurp, slurp between customers. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Great spot for coffee and beer. Though I like it for the beer and the outdoor seating. This place is quiet on an average afternoon or evening, and doesn't sound like a large bar environment. It's a bit chill with people chatting and others working on their laptops. Rotating beer list and also coffee to go. read more

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Maybe it was an off day? There were only a couple of people waiting for drinks and one person in line in front of us. But even with two baristas, the wait was over 10 minutes after we ordered our drinks. The Chai latte was straight awful. It wouldn't have been so horrible tastewise (pretty sure its a tetrapack chai) but it was barely warm for $6. Not keen on returning. read more

The vibe is super chill, and the staff is friendly- shout out to Diego, Jd and Renee- all other staff members are great as well :) They're always down to recommend something new, and their drinks are seriously on point--perfectly brewed every time. Plus, they've got local beers on tap, which is an awesome bonus. read more

The Beerded Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

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A coffee shop/taproom sounds great and I would probably have rated it higher save for the fact that: 1) I'm not a coffee drinker 2) I didn't drink the beer there. I mean, it was the morning and I was driving so I wasn't going to get a morning eye opener. I did end up getting an Arnold Palmer and it was decent, but it had a ton of ice in it so I finished it before I even got to my car. I'd be willing to go back and give it a shot if I was ever back in Salinas and it was an acceptable time to have one of their beers on tap. read more

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First time visit yesterday while in town visiting daughter-in-law's grandparents. Stopped by here after brunch across the street. Now, I don't drink coffee or beers, but the overall feel was inviting and unique. Liked the other all experience. Order iced green tea. Another place that tells me they don't service that. Pointed out they have ice and hot green tea so asked for one cup of each and got that. Worked out fine. I do know there is a difference between having iced tea pre-prepped and refrigerated and having to wait a bit for brewed tea. No everyone drinks so it would be nice to get more options or at least let people know iced is an option if a few minutes to prepare is okay. UPSELL. :-) The interior is very welcoming and why I am in the solid 4 star range. Good job on that. Wish I was here for music as I see a small stage and a lot of music decor. Maybe next time. read more

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Best coffee and prices in Salinas Great place to start your morning . Also a great place to end your day ! read more

Do not come to this place on a Saturday night. They claim to be just a coffee shop, can't enjoy yourself, even though the serve beer. So disappointed. 12 of us were hanging out consuming a combination of beer and coffee and we were told in a very rude manner that we were being "too loud and needed to take it down a notch" when we were just engaging in conversation. Very disappointed. Not going back. read more

Love this place! The coffee is great and reasonable priced. Perfect local coffee spot to study or work. Lots of seating options and decorated really cute! read more

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Great coffee options and even a few nice local brews. Live music that doesn't overpower the space. Sat for a couple hours and had a great time unplugging with a book. read more

Great place for a quick pitstop in downtown Salinas. Friendly personal with the great morning brews suggestions makes you feel homey. Open during the pandemic with outside seating. The only caveat is the restrooms are closed as per CDC orders. Enjoyed and will be back for more pleasant experience. Thank you. read more

The Beerded Bean - Mexican Mocha with chocolate is an experience - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Lacking customer service and asking for a tip is crazy actually, just left and my drink is watered down lol

This is my first time here to The Beerded Bean, and it is a very nice, unique place. The mellow ambiance made it so easy for me to study, and enjoy sipping on my coffee brew. Thank you to the staff for making this experience welcoming. Easily a regular here now! read more

The Beerded Bean - The Brew bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

The Mexican mocha with oat milk was good and I liked the ambiance. Service was very friendly as well. However, it was quite overpriced ($6.75 for 12oz). read more

This coffeehouse/brew house is my work-hours spot to grab a London Fog. This is a place has classic coffee shop vibes (usually folks on computers & hanging out). They sell snacks and branded clothes/glasses. I've never seen anyone perform, but there is a stage here as well. It's pricey ($4 for tea), but it's tasty. read more

The Beerded Bean - Storefront - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

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We love this place! My pup and I are always looking for dog friendly places to visit. This has the best coffee& vibes it's a plus it's close to home! We appreciate you Beerded bean! Thank you for being the best. read more

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stumbled upon this place after lunch at first awakenings. So cute! Definitely caught my attention once I knew they served coffee AND brews. I decided to try out one of their lagers instead of coffee, it was great! They also seemed to have a small stage for live performances which looked cool but since we came during the day, nothing was playing. I'd love to come back and try their other beers and coffee! read more

The Beerded Bean is one of my favorite coffee spots in town. They have live music and the seasonal drinks are always good. Super chill, I'm all for supporting my local coffee shops. They have great service, sometimes it gets busy and you have to wait a bit for your drink but it's worth it. read more

Ordered a 16 oz Lemon Spring Cold Brew with Oat milk. They charged for it, then told me that they didn't have the ingredients for it. After spending more time choosing a different drink, one by one, they told me that they didn't have 3 other drinks that we chose. After a while I was getting annoyed so I asked what they had available, and they basically said half of their menu was not available.. what.. a waste of time with no indicators of any of that. We finally got the shaken espresso which was just ok. Oh, and they didn't refund us any of the difference in price ($7.75 vs $5.85). A great way to start the day... read more

The Beerded Bean - "Lemon spring cold brew" actually the shaken espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

best coffee shop in salinas hands down. coffee bean they use is amazing, never burnt and always on point! the staff remembers repeat customer orders and are extremely friendly. place has the best vibes. read more

The Beerded Bean - Best latte in Monterey County! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

After an early morning drive to Salinas, I came upon this cool little coffee spot on Main St. It was just what I needed to wake me up. The cashier was very nice and friendly, which lifted my spirits immediately. I ordered the Mexican Mocha with oat milk. It was very good and I could really taste the cinnamon chocolate in it which wasn't good and not overly sweet. The place is open late and looks like the have live music as there us a mini stage in back. Can't stay to enjoy their beer and music, but if you are in the area, this is a cool place to quench your thirst. read more

6$ medium maple latte, foam not standard & too sweet crowds espresso, had similar in Canada Starbucks and not close (Starbucks low benchmark), and miss congeniality uniterested in her work, made me regret the tip, should try Viva Espresso.. and, two bathrooms both "out of order", is this a business or what!? read more

The Beerded Bean - 6$ medium maple latte, foam not standard & too sweet crowds espresso, had similar in Canada Starbucks and not close - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California