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    Winchell's Donut House

    3.3 (42 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Victoria D.

    Good donuts, great bagels and sandwiches, friendly customer services and clean. I've been here a few times and it's a nice location

    a variety of doughnuts
    Kim C.

    Haven't been to a Winchell's in so many years I can't even remember when. We prefer to support family owned businesses especially for donuts. I always base my reviews on the Apple Fritters. Here they offer large and small sizes of Apple Fritters. We got the small ones as there wasn't a huge difference. These were just ok. Fried until crispy a little dense and lacking in real flavor. Generic, reminds me of Safeway donuts.

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    Santa C.

    Had to kill some time on a Tuesday morning so only place open at 5am is Winchells donut shop on south main Slns. Besides Donuts they serve breakfast burritos and bagels of all sorts. I had a burrito. All I have to say is stick to the Donuts unless you want microwaved chewy eggs. I have been here before but never experienced the burrito menu. As a positive, Service is great. They greet you at the door and attend you quickly. Unless there's a line of course. Recommendation? Do donuts and coffee.

    Jim U.

    I never heard of Winchell's, but apparently they are a fairly established donut chain extending across much of California and parts of the Midwest. As a chain, they are comparable to Dunkin Donuts. Their donut selection, at least at this location, seemed somewhat limited covering a number of traditional choices. This is definitely not the place to try an avant grade kind of donut (cocoa nibs, hibiscus, etc.), so you've been warned. I went with a chocolate cake donut with chocolate icing, a regular donut with chocolate icing and rainbow sprinkles, and a sugared donut. I was able to eat all three donuts readily without that heavy, doughy feeling afterwards. With that said, none of the donuts that I tried was particularly light or airy. Moreover, the chocolate icing was straightforward and boring. While I was never particularly taken with any of the selections, they were all decent enough. For the calorie conscious, my selections ranged 200-300 calories each. Beware the bear claw though chiming in at 700 calories! Yikes! The service was very friendly, and my purchase was take-out so I never got a sense of the ambiance, but it seemed typical enough for a donut shop. Oh, and they don't take AMEX.

    Cathy C.

    I was craving Donuts and grew up on Winchells so found this gem and enjoyed it .... they have a ton of flavors and options for anyone... even if you gave a picky palette ... prices are reasonable ... and this place is 24hrs

    Yummy!

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    Family favorite, we visit almost every Sunday morning, always fresh and our kids prefer these donuts over other donut shops we've tried!

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    3 years ago

    I have never been disappointed by this location.. The staff are friendly and from what I can see, the store is very clean.

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    Donuts were dry and small af. The Winchells on Laurel and Natividad would never do me like this.

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    Every time I've gone the service has been great, folks there are friendly and fast with their service. It is also VERY clean!

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    The donuts used to be wonderful, now not as good. I see a sign that says new management; I surmise that means new cook or new recipe.

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    Open 24 hours, great place to stop anytime. Doughnuts are always fresh and service is always friendly.

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    Had a great experience popping into Winchell's on south Main Street in Salinas.

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    Sourdough & Co

    4.3
    (43 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    The best sandwiches in the town and the salads still serve you very well the place is very clean…read moreeverything is perfect

    We had an enjoyable meal at Sourdough Company. Both the quality of the food and the friendly…read moreservice left a positive impression. From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind, which made the whole experience even better. I ordered the Double Chicken Pesto, and it was easily the highlight of my visit. The sandwich was served warm, which made a big difference. The pesto added a rich, savory flavor and all of the ingredients worked well together. The bread though! Crisp and nicely crunchy on the outside, yet soft and fresh on the inside. It had that perfect texture you hope for in a sourdough sandwich and elevated the experience. My son ordered the Chicken Caesar Salad along with a cup of clam chowder. The salad had a generous portion of chicken, lots of croutons for extra crunch, and a Caesar dressing that was creamy and flavorful. They also included two sides of dressing, which was great for anyone who likes a well-coated salad. My son ended up asking for a third. The clam chowder was decent overall. It wasn't the best we've had compared to some of the chowder spots in Monterey, where the standard is pretty high, but it was still warm, satisfying, and worth trying as part of the meal. Overall, Sourdough Company delivered fresh food, solid portions, quality bread, and excellent customer service. If you are looking for a satisfying sandwich or casual lunch spot with friendly staff, this is definitely a place worth visiting. We'd happily return to for lunch.

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    The Bakery Station

    4.2
    (257 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    8/10 I ordered the…read moreSupercharger and the Belair, and overall both sandwiches were solid, filling and generously packed. Starting with the Supercharger, this was easily the standout of the two. It's loaded with roast beef, bacon, turkey, ham, salami, pepperoncini, tomatoes, red onions, gouda cheese, and chipotle aioli on a ciabatta roll. They definitely don't skimp on the meat, which makes it super satisfying. The combination of the soft ciabatta and cheese worked really well together and balanced out the heaviness of the meats. My only complaint is that it could've used a bit more sauce, something like extra mustard or mayo would've taken it to the next level. Still, a strong 8.5/10. The Belair was decent but didn't quite hit the same level. It came with turkey breast, bacon, gouda cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, and chipotle aioli on fresh sliced sourdough. Ours actually came with American cheese instead of gouda, which slightly changed the flavor profile. It was a good sandwich overall, but noticeably drier, especially with the sourdough, so it definitely needed more sauce to bring everything together. I'd give it a 7.2/10. Service was fast and efficient, which I appreciated. The ambiance stood out too, it has a cool retro gas station vibe that gives the place some personality and makes it feel unique. Staff was friendly, and the overall experience was smooth.

    Try the bakery station again with a coworker of mine. We both got a turkey sandwich. It was pretty…read moredelicious. We were both very satisfied. The only thing I was pretty excited about trying a cookie and we were not able to because they still have Covid precaution to where you cannot step inside the establishment. It's all good. The sandwich was great. The service was nothing to write home about, but the food was good and that's all that matters.

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    3.8
    (285 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

    Popped in father's Day brunch and wanted to check it out. There was a wide selection of entrées…read morethat included scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and loco moco, French toast and pancakes as well as proteins like bacon and sausage. The service was okay as I was half way through my meal before I got coffee and ordered. Bloody Mary which was just okay with a lemon and olive on the stick...celery would have made it look prettier. The restaurant has modern feel in the courtyard area is usually the best place for an outdoor brunch.

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    Grilled Chicken Portabello Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
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