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!

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.

Stumbled across this nice coffee joint while walking around stores here. It was definitely special…read morewith interesting coffee drinks to try! Ended up settling with the Oaxacan Mocha, it had a nice chocolate & espresso warm flavor. Great service and people too! I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Stopped in for coffee and left with two of the best drinks we've had! The service, the venue and…read morethe inventive Mexican chocolate & espresso was perfection!

Service was mediocre at best, 2 girls working behind the counter and neither could bring themselves…read moreto start working on my order. Either they did not know how to prepare the drink and were buying time until they figured out how to make a Mexican mocha or honestly I have no clue what their issue was. 2 individuals came in after me and received their coffee order before I did and their only response to me when I asked when my order would be done was "soon" and yet again neither girl started working on the order .... Asked for a refund on my drink and the tip I gave for them not completing my order, this is why coffee shop should not be asking for tips, when the orders aren't even done because of individuals like the 2 girls who were behind the counter at Beered Bean.

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.

My partner and I were visiting the area and were so excited to find this tea shop! It was very cozy…read moreand cute inside and the woman working was so warm and inviting. She brought out a few different teas for us to smell and was really helpful and informative. We drank our tea there and she offered a second steep, milk, honey. It was a really nice experience and I wish they had a shop closer to home, but I've already ordered more of the tea that I had, Jasmine green tea, which was high quality and quite fragrant! Will be back!

I can say that without a doubt, this is the BEST place to get your tea fix in Salinas i absolutely…read moreLOVEEEEE Mango Garden I get it Everytime it's in stock. The Staff is very nice and knowledgeable and when I hear other customers ask questions the tea-rista doesn't know they do everything in their power to get an educated answer which is so above and beyond. Particularly Dani and Max I've had great experiences with, both rockstars. LOVE IT HERE!!

This place is disgusting bunch of goyslop deserts and all their drinks are concentrated go to jamba…read morejuice instead

This is So good And delicious, it's hard to find non caffeinated boba but they had many options…read more Will definitely come back :)

Food was good, next day got stale eat the food day of…read more service was very good, should be more patient or attend to others I needed more time. ambiance: smells and aroma fresh goods was tasty, seating was pretty and had cafe feel. opinion: yummy bread for sharing with family and ppl who had a hard day this baked bread cheers you up.

While on a drive between Monterey and San Jose we needed to make a quick stop for coffee and gnosh…read moreand so we tried the Gourmet Central Bakery. It is tucked in the corner of a small shopping center in the town of Prunedale, near the intersection of Highways 156 and 101. While the outside is nondescript, the bakery itself is beautiful on the inside and the selection of baked goods is extensive and spectacular. So many unique and tempting creations. It is difficult to choose one thing to order because there are so many that look amazing. We tried what they call a roulette which is a round layered pastry that is loaded with flavor. It was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet but just right. The disappointing factor at Gourmet Central Bakery is the coffee. It was incredible weak and flavorless. Not sure if it was the beans they use or the mix of water to coffee, but it was hugely disappointing. It did not compliment whatsoever their incredible baked goods. I hope they will focus on providing beverages that match the quality and creativity of their pastries. I would say check out GCB for all of their incredible baked goods, just don't order coffee until they make some changes. Their baked goods deserve, as do customers, a satisfying coffee pairing.

It's a really cute cafe and the drinks are yummy. I like how the menu is creative with unique…read moreoptions

If I could, I'd give it zero stars. My family and I went over to grab some coffee on Saturday…read moreAugust 8th at 4pm, after ordering our coffee I asked the employee the code for the restroom. As my daughter and I were coming out from the restroom the floor was wet & my daughter had slipped & had a hard fall. There was so proper signage or any caution signs, again there was NOTHING. I told the employee & she had horrible attitude with her response just being "ok". There was so feelings with the employee, didn't even bother asking if my daughter was okay. I tried contacting them 3 times via phone call on Saturday and no answer. I left a voicemail and they haven't gotten back to me. I also emailed them on Saturday and still no response. I called again today & there is no answer. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

A great local coffee shop in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. The staff is super personable and…read morefriendly. I usually get a small or medium black coffee and occasionally an espresso. The interior is quaint with several two top tables. A big highlight is an actual coffee roaster in the back of the store.

Last reviewed over 8 years ago maybe time for a short update…read more The Cherrybean is one of many coffee shops within walking distance from my house to Old Town Salinas. And over the years my friends and I have visited all of them. The Cherrybean is respectable and relaxed. It's a full service shop with some food treats that go well with your choice of drink. A couple of tables and chairs outside in front and parking both front and back. If you're drinking your coffee black (me) it's pay and self serve. If you're fancy, you're waiting. Last words... good enough for me.

I hate to admit that I only came across the Villa Rivera last week. Talking with the owner I…read morerealize it has been here for three years! Located in the older Joe Mora building, when I walked inside, I was struck by its' open, sleek feeling. The sandwiches, pastries look amazing. I was there for chai. It was one of the best I've had in a long while. So, I absolutely recommend Villa Rivera - please patronize them so they stay!

The iced raspberry mocha was delicious! It has 3 shots of espresso and they use Acme coffee beans…read more The chicken sandwich was amazing as well! I got it warmed. Debbie has great customer service. Such a convenient spot for those who work in the area or are doing jury duty.