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    Villa Rivera Café

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Fresh Wraps and sandwiches daily
    Teo R.

    VillaRivera Café is a wonderful spot for coffee and community -- perfect whether you're stopping in for a quick snack, a relaxing lunch, or a great cup of Acme coffee. This seaside local business has a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff are always pleasant and inviting. A true gem worth supporting!

    Veronica A.

    First review of the year and happy to hop on again! Having moved up north I have MANY places to explore and it is a bit overwhelming but in a very good way. I wanted to highlight this amazing cafe located in Salinas, CA. I love their drinks and their pastries and their amazing service. Everyone is so kind here! There is plenty of seating and it is very much a chill atmosphere. While pictured here is a their peanut butter toast on some local sourdough, their chipotle chicken pizza is the absolute best and a must try, please trust me in this. Two things to note: the cafe is located near the courthouse so it can get pretty busy during lunch hours, they close around 3 so keep that in mind if you do plan to visit. The parking is a bit tricky as there is not much street parking available. Be ready for a 5-10 minute walk to your car. This has definitely become by go to cafe if I am in the area!

    They also have a salad bar
    Cristina S.

    Great service and AWESOME local ACME coffee. Enjoyed the Mexican Micah with oat and their yummy avocado toast with local crafted bread ! It was a fun little spot hidden near the court house. They decorated it and it has a warm inviting tone:) Everyone was warm and welcoming. Happy to give a shout out and support this local biz!

    Iced coconut mocha.
    Selene C.

    This place is a nice cafe! The ambiance is very tranquil. The coffee drinks are unique. Some of them are Mexican inspired. The Mexican mocha was good. My favorite one though was the coconut mocha. It was refreshing to try this different mocha. Loved it! They also had cute little mini conchas. They had a filling inside. Definitely will come back. I'm excited to try all the other drinks they have! The size is good. Pretty big. You get your moneys worth. Definitely one of the best coffee places in Salinas.

    Scone and mocha chai
    Chrissy E.

    Owners are so friendly, food and drinks are AMAZING. You must try this spot. Ask for the mocha chai - best chai I've ever had, they use local ingredients and support other local businesses. Scone was great too. Highly recommend!!

    Not sure what i was expecting but it definitely wasn't maruchan for 9$ :/ drinks were good though

    Luis A.

    Came to VILLA RIVERA CAFE GRAND OPENING! Please support these two amazing women entrepreneurs Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm! I had an excellent skinny vanilla latte, the best avocado toast & a tasty blueberry muffin! #LovingSalinas

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