Bagel Bakery

3.0 (74 reviews)

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Michele B.

I mean, I guess I could say the food wasn't bad but nothing great I used to come here often and the turkey sandwich with cranberry and sprouts is my absolute favorite. My bagel was pretty hard. Yes I got it toasted, but it usually doesn't make it as hard as it was. The service was OK. They did short me on my change lol she had said something about oh I just need to get another dollar. I told her don't worry about the dollar throw it in the tip jar so she threw the other four dollars in the tip jar as well, my change was right besides a tip which I would've left but maybe a dollar or two definitely not five. To be honest when the girl asked me if it was for here or to go, and I said here she looked kind of annoyed. Typical bagel bagel place- has a little bit of everything all around, limited seating while we were finishing There was a couple waiting to sit down I do understand it's usually a grab and go situation so that's OK. Everything was clean and there were things like bag, straws, etc.. I guess nothing major to report

Donovan H.

If you happen to be in the Salinas area and are a fan of bagels, look no further because "Bagel Bakery" just might be what you're looking for. This has actually been a reputable long-lasting business for locals making fresh, homemade bagels for years. They have two locations in Salinas; one is on North Davis Rd. (near Highway 101) and the one I am reviewing is in a small strip mall on W. Alisal St. in between Blanco Rd. and W. Acacia St. I arrived here on a beautiful Sunday morning with my wife as we needed to get our bagel fix to start the day. The interior is rather small yet they still offer a few tables if you wish to dine in. Their menu is very extensive and considering they specialize in bagels, there are a ton of options available including bagel deli sandwiches, create-a-sandwich, and omelet-on-a-bagel. They also offer a very impressive variety of coffee drinks (hot, iced, or blended), smoothies, milk teas, and even Boba drinks. After deciding what kind of hearty bagel I wanted to start my day, I finally settled with their "Sausage, Egg, & Cheddar Cheese" on a garlic bagel. My lady orders their "Plain Bagel" complete with cream cheese and alfalfa sprouts. Even though it was busy with customers continuously coming in, both our bagels are ready in about 5 minutes. After unwrapping the paper to my bagel sandwich, I was quite impressed with how thick the dough was in this bagel. Not only that but it was spongy soft and actually a little difficult to take a bite unless I pressed down to eat it. The sausage and scrambled egg were nothing special but definitely a big step up from any traditional fast food joint. The cheddar cheese was ooey and gooey and as you can see from my pic, it was well executed with each and every bite. Overall, "Bagel Bakery" is worth checking out. Just their selection alone is enough reason that you can visit this place every day of the month and there will still be something new to order. Great service, competitively low prices on everything, and very tasty bagels. My rating, an above average four stars!

Ok, so I mostly use Yelp to find nearby restaurants and have never written a review, but I felt compelled to do so for the Bagel Bakery (W. Alisal). As people say, if I could give zero stars, I would, but that wasn't an option. On 10/31/22, I ordered from here and ordered 6 items: a turkey club sandwich, 1 bag of chips, 2 cookies (oatmeal and chocolate chip) and 2 drinks (Arizona green tea and Sunny D). I grabbed a newspaper and went to the car to drop off my food items while my sandwich was being made. I was with my daughter so my hands were a little full. When I came back inside, the cashier/manager (owner?) rang me up for $37.31 and gave me my sandwich. I paid with Apple Pay and left. When I got home, I realized that I paid almost $40 for very little. I decided to go back that afternoon at 4:40 pm to dispute the charges, but they had closed early. They normally close at 5:00. So, I went back today, 11/1/22 around 9:40 am. I approached the lady that I know speaks Spanish and asked her in Spanish if she could help me price the items and told her that I was overcharged. She started to help me and I was hoping she would just tell me prices before I bring it up to the manager, but she involved the manager right away. She asked what I bought and I told her the items. She began to say that I got 3 cookies. Then the manager stepped in and asked me how much I paid. I told him "you have the prices, why don't you tell me?" He was referring to the total I paid and asked what time I made the purchase. I told him 11:45 am and he casually looked through his IPad. I found it odd that the lady first stated that I bought extra items and when I assured her that I didn't, she said, "I don't know, talk to him." He then asked me what I bought and I asked him if he tracks each item when he rings up customers? I repeated what I bought and he insisted I ordered a sandwich with avocado, so that was an extra charge. I said I didn't specifically say I wanted avocado, so that was on them if they included it. He said well the sandwich comes with avocado, so I have to charge you extra. That doesn't make sense if avocado is an option. This is where things escalated quickly. I asked them to please give me the prices of each item I purchased. Here it goes: Turkey Club sandwich (on white bread not bagel) -$14 *sandwich is $12.50 and avocado is $1.50 extra which I didn't ask for Bag of bbq chips - $1.50 Chocolate chip cookie - $1.75 Oatmeal cookie - $1.75 Sunny D - $2.00 Arizona green tea (bottle) - $2.50 Total = $23.50 The math wasn't mathing! It should have been $23.50 plus tax. Tax is not an extra $14 and some change. He wanted to play stupid and he said, "ok, let me do the total to fix it." I told him that we just went t over the total. I said, you don't have prices listed on all your items and I said that he charged me extra when my back was turned. I reminded him that I went out to the car and when I came back inside he had the total rung up. I said that it wasn't right to do that. He started to raise his voice and repeatedly say, "You saying that I cheat you?!" "I don't cheat you, I'm going to give you you're money back!" I said, "well, run me my money then!" He said, "I don't fucking cheat you!" I told him, "You have cameras in here. Look back at the video footage to see when I went outside to my car, you rang up the total and charged me when I came back inside!" I got pissed that he started to cuss at me and I started to yell back. He then proceeded to play the race card and say, "You accuse me of cheating because I'm Asian!" I couldn't really believe what he said, so I asked him to repeat himself. When he repeated it, I said, "Oh please, I don't even care about that. I care about you doing good business!" He said, "I'm going to give you your money, but you say I'm a cheater!" I said "well you charged me without me looking! That's not right!" He then proceeded to call me a motherfucker! That's right, a MOTHERFUCKER! He said, "You motherfucker say I cheat! I lost my shit and said, "Oh, I'm a motherfucker now?!" And I proceeded to let the other customers know. "Did you hear that? This guy just called me a motherfucker! Wow, that's the way you speak to your customers?!" The worst was not over. He grabbed money out of the register and threw it at me! Fucking threw the money at me! I flipped him off and told him that I would be writing a review to let everyone know that he runs a shady business and as I was walking out the door, I let the remaining customers in the store know, "Don't buy anything from this store anymore. He cheats customers!" I grabbed the money and left. To be transparent, he threw $40 at me, which I definitely grabbed off the counter before leaving. The difference was only about $14, but hey, if he wanted to comp me for the entire total, then why not? I'm not mad at that. *Part 2 in photos.

Marina R.

If you are looking for a bagel sandwich, this is the place. They have several choices, my favorite is the garlic bagel. I always go for the Vietnamese iced coffee! It is a bit pricy as their prices went up.

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Marie B.

4 years ago

the long lines are worth that gushy boba and crispy bagels. yum yummy i come here just to feast on the scrumptious hot dogs. they are actually bomb read more

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Maddie L.

7 years ago

Love coming here on my days off. The bagels are great and the ladies behind the counter are friendly. Have taken a few friends here and haven't been disappointed yet read more

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Ben R.

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4 years ago

Extremely disrespectful and unprofessional staff. I ordered a number 1 combo and then when I was picking up my order, they said I didn't order a combo and tried to charge me extra for a cup. I told them I ordered the number 1 combo and the staff proceeded to argue with me in front of everybody instead of making the situation right. Horrible experience. Might never go back. read more

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Emi S.

5 years ago

Be careful they over charge you. If you don't pay attention, they will add an extra couple bucks to the balance. I've ordered the same item for the past couple of days and the total amount is always different. read more

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Michael E.

11 years ago

Worst bagel place in Salinas. I just posted a photo of hair found in my friends bagel. And it's not just a little bit of hair it's A LOT of hair. Absolutely disgusting & disappointing. Ever since new ownership took this place over, the quality has hit rock bottom. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. read more

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Kevin T.

16 years ago

It's too bad this place isn't run better. I live a mere half-mile away but don't go near it anymore. There are at least seven Bagel Bakery stores in the Monterey County area. (I've been to all of them.) The store on Alisal and Palma, for which I'm posting a review, ties for last place. I've probably visited the store about 10 times in the past six months. It's not kept up very well: That is, the tables could all use a scrubbing, the coffee area is often neglected and one just gets the impression that things aren't very tidy where the bagel prep is being done. The bagels taste good, I'll give them that. But the service is anything but friendly. My advice: Try the Bagel Corner (S. Main St. and Park Row) five minutes away or drive 10 more minutes and visit the best-run Bagel Bakery in Monterey County: the one in Northridge Mall. read more

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Alex F.

9 years ago

I always come here for my kupermans and over the years they just get smaller and smaller. It's just veggies and cheese.. it can't cost too much to put one more cheese or more sprouts.. all I taste is bread and tomato They always greet me with in 30sec-1min. Not ones to talk. Overall good place. Maybe just not for my sandwich. read more

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Allie L.

7 years ago

My favorite bagels ever!! I brought my boyfriend here and we had to come back the next day because he loved it so much. They have bagel dogs with cheese we got 3 bagel sandwiches and only paid $16 which is super inexpensive. You can create your own bagel sandwiches or have the bagel alone. Also a wide variety of drinks including bottled drinks, smoothies, and coffee! All the employees are always super friendly and handle the rushes gracefully. They always get it right and go out of their way to please the customers. read more

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Robin B.

6 years ago

A plain BLT with turkey was $9.00. This is a bit excessive for a bagel sandwich. Long wait.

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Jackson P.

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Good, authentic, high-quality bagels. A good bagel should be crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Not that floppy, soft, bready garbage you get at Noah's Bagels. The inside of this shop may not be all "done up" and fancy, but they serve great old-fashioned bagels at reasonable prices. read more

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Sharon W.

11 years ago

Staff is friendly. Bagels are good. Blueberry my new favorite. They put too much cream cheese so you can ask for easy on cream cheese. Be careful not to say light because they have light cream cheese. I'm a regular here. read more

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TrashArtist 2.

7 years ago

This place has really good bagels, I've been coming here more frequently since it's closer to my house. Their boba is really good! (main reason why I come is for the boba ) everyone is really nice and it has a comfortable atmosphere ! read more

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Brittney W.

5 years ago

I love this place. Their bagels are fresh, and cream cheese is so creamy and yummy. Each person I've encountered behind the counter is friendly and kind. Now they know me by order read more

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Neen M.

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My bagel was totally burnt-ish! MEH!!!!! I love fluffy bagels not rubbery tasting bagels.

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Margaret M.

8 years ago

Great bagels that can be filled with a variety of yummy foods and you MUST try the Vietnamese coffee - powerful caffeine kick under sweet and creamy iced mocha. The place is relatively small and customers are many - secondary to the great food - but the wait is brief because of the fantastic staff: friendly and really know what they're doing! read more

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Ainz N.

7 years ago

This place is great! My boyfriend and I come here after our class! The bagels are fresh and the strawberry cream cheese is delicious! The workers are so nice and they always have a smile! We tried there breakfast sandwiches and they were also delicious. AND the boba, I can say is the best boba in the city! I have nothing bad to say! And they are affordable! read more

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Carla A.

9 years ago

Delightful local bagel & sandwich shop. Tasty bagels and coffee. Service was great, and it was a pleasure to see so many repeat customers and regulars. read more

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Damian S.

5 years ago

The last 4 times I've been here they have gotten the order wrong. Also 2 of our bagels today had regular cream cheese that tasted horrible and not right. When I said something to the guy at the register about continually getting the order wrong he literally started arguing and told me that I should be tolerant. Will not go back to this location again. Will now switch to bagel corner as they are much more professional. read more

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Sylvia P.

7 years ago

Bagels were good Hispanic young guy was super friendly. But the Asian guy in back dropped a bagel on floor kept looking to see if we saw then picks it up and puts in basket to be sold. I called him out on it ans denied it. I made him take it out but he took in back. Probably waiting for me to leave to put back. read more

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Robert V.

10 years ago

Run by a dishonorable person! I went there, as I usually do Sunday for some bagels. I ordered a a Kuperman's and two cinnamon and raisin bagels with creme cheese. When I arrived back home, I discovered that I was one cinnamon and raisin bagel short. I returned and asked to speak with the manager. He pointed out that he only charged me for what I received, which was correct, but then just went in to a mode of self absolution and did not even attempt to even offer to make what he didn't before, and charge me for it. Life it too short, and there are many other quality competitors to choose from to give your hard earned money away to an establishment such as this. I encourage everyone to get their bagels elsewhere. read more

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Julienne N.

8 years ago

Was introduce to this place by a friend. Enjoyed my bagel sandwiches! Will stop here when I am in town!

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Erika V.

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I'm so...so disappointed with how this place has gone down hill. I remember when they used to have amazing bagels and killer turkey wraps. Now it seems like they're trying to cut corners with using day old bagels, skimping on the actual cheese and turkey for the wraps...and price gouging the customers. The place itself needs a massive overhaul because it looks dirty and gross, which makes me question it's sanitary conditions in the kitchen. Again, very sad that its taken such a dive. read more

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Jackie G.

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This is my go to Bagel place I go to. I love their veggie bagel and they have great prices and friendly staff five stars on my behalf

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Aryan O.

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It's actually the Super Seed Bagel I get...so good also the Jalepeno Cheese begal is good too!!

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Elizabeth M.

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11 years ago

Love these bagels!The toasted cinnamon sugar bagels with cream cheese never disappoint :) I always come here when I get the chance to.

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Sarah H.

15 years ago

Went here for an onion bagel. Was very disappointed! The bagel itself was ok except for the vital part, onion! Didn't even taste like onion and no onion breath. It was also dirty around the coffee area (they weren't busy and def had time to clean, saw 4 people working). As for the customer service it was lacking. The lady wasn't very friendly and just wanted to get back to watching the news. Then while I was there a lady came in and returned some cream cheese she had bought the day before because it was bad. Disgusting!! They are selling old food!!! I will never go back here!! read more

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Shantal R.

12 years ago

I'm here while on my break in between my classes, ordered the usual a bagel with cream cheese it was great nice and perfectly toasted!! Staff was very friendly that's a plus. read more

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Michael R.

7 years ago

I used to go to this place daily to get my super seed bagels with jalapeno cream cheese but after time went on they gradually made them worse and worse. It's gotten to the point where I no longer enjoy the bagels because they're made in such a sloppy fashion. It's a shame to see such a good bagel place go down hill. If you're reading this Asian Man, i'm disappointed. read more

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Sassy S.

8 years ago

I come here all the time. I have experienced great service here. The bagels are great, nice and chewy like they should be. I get a great bagel at a great price. But make sure you go early if you like garlic bagels, they go fast. read more

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Sonia L.

12 years ago

The bagels are too small for the price ! Need to to lower the prices and make bagels more Bigger!

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Sandra A.

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The service is always pleasant, but the cinnamon raisin bagels are always flavorless with no raisins. They were so much better years ago...

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Robert M.

13 years ago

I go in there once in a while, they often ask me if I want my bagel toasted So I always said yes. Now I find out that they charge for toasting your Bagel without telling you. They taste like they are day old bagels. Not worth it. If you want quality go to the bagel corner. read more

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Joanne H.

15 years ago

I hate giving a 2 star review, but this bagel was especially bad compared to my memories of bagels from this place...long ago. It was really a debate between 1 - 2 stars and I settled with 2 because the bagel did not make me sick and there was not mold on it. However, it did taste like it was a day old and there was not much cream cheese applied on it. I am bummed that this bagel does not have the same quality I remember it having. read more

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Teddy T.

12 years ago

I love this place! come here every weekend for very good bagels!!! Nice peope own it

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969 W Alisal St
Salinas, CA 93901
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What time does Bagel Bakery open?

Bagel Bakery opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bagel Bakery opens at 6:30 AM on Saturday.Bagel Bakery opens at 7:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Bagel Bakery close?

Bagel Bakery closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Bagel Bakery closes at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 4:00 PMSat 6:30 AM - 4:00 PMSun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Yes, Bagel Bakery takes credit cards.

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Does Bagel Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Bagel Bakery does have catering options.

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Does Bagel Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Bagel Bakery allows dogs.

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Yes, Bagel Bakery has bike parking.

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Perfectly Pressed

I order an açai bowl from here every day and they're always great, good portions, fresh fruit, but…read morethe last three days in a row the portions are half of what they normally are I can understand one or two being wrong but the last four have been like this if this is their new process I will not be buying from here anymore which is sad because I really like their products, just don't like feeling ripped off

Your bowls, smoothies, juices are delicious. This review is in regard to the Perfectly Pressed app…read moreand how I have tried twice to order from the app and it would not allow it. I came in today to order my bowls and ask and was told that the mix ins were no longer available in store so it can not be ordered in the app and that is probably why it isn't working. I asked if the app was going to be fixed to which the response "I'm not sure". I then asked if the owner/manager was available and the response was "no they aren't". I said the owner should know and since I highly doubt the message will get to the owner so here I am. Please update your app to reflect the menu in store. Thank you.

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Front: nutty monkey Back: custom bowl

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Smoothie Choco Chaga

Gino's

Everything was great! After seeing the negative reviews I was nervous about eating here. The food…read morewas delicious. We all raved about the meatballs. I had the shrimp scampi and it was so good, I ate the whole thing. The service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us often even though it was a Saturday night. This was for a special occasion and it met all of our expectations.

This restaurant has changed owners. Its been awhile since we have come and although the food was…read moregood, it was not the same as the original establishment. We had a terrific server and were easily seated on a Saturday night. The place hardly had anyone there which was unusual for our historical stops there. We ordered an array of items from starters, pasta and pizza and even my favorite Bruschetta Genovese was missing the original recipe and was not worth coming back for. Large portions and better than average ....but kind of disappointed that it appearsbthey have changed many of the recipes that once made this a go to for our family. And I would say a bit overpriced for the quality now. I will stick to Angelinas and Pastabilities to get the food cooked and seasoned like our food memory remembers.

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Spaghetti Ala Rustica. Absolutely delicious

Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

4.5

(107 reviews)

1.0 mi

I love the cookies from here. Taste like real butter, not like Crumbl. Haven't tried other things,…read morebut if opportunity allows, I will definitely.

We were driving through Salinas, CA, and stopped for a quick nosh at Subways which happened to be…read morenext to Emmas's Bakery and Cafe. I noticed Emmas as I was walking back to the car. And I luv pastries and baked goods especially if they're authentically fresh made from local bakeries not franchises. So even though we were on a time schedule, I made time to check out this place. So glad I did. Delicious baked items at reasonable prices. Right when I walked in, I was greeted by a young woman that had the best smile and attitude. She was super helpful. I chatted her up a bit and found out they opened in 2021 and it's a family business. The recipes are family recipes. Luv that! Also I had to ask about the prices, there are no prices marked for the baked goods. The case had cookies, cream pies (whole and slices), croissants, muffins, scones, cream puffs, eclairs, mini fruit tarts, cheesecake (whole and slices), and danishes. They all were just so gorgeous. Sitting so pretty in the case. We bought a carrot cake muffin, slice of banana cream pie, a Grandpa David's peanut butter cookie, and a chocolate chip cookie. The cashier packaged everything carefully and provided napkins and forks. The muffins were big, fat and hefty sized. The carrot cake muffin was moist but not so much that it fell apart. So darn good. The frosting was heavenly, not too sweet and just the prefect consistency. I devoured that right away in the car. While I was inhaling the muffin, Hubs scarfed down the banana cream pie slice. The cookies were nice "biggish" size. These cookies were moist, which I prefer over crisp crunchy ones. Grandma Dave's PB was one of the best PB cookies I've ever had. They are also have breakfast menu and lunch menu (burgers, sandwiches, and salads). The place is very small with few two person tables. It's more of takeout place.

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Villa Rivera Café

4.7

(18 reviews)

1.0 mi

I wish I had more photos to share all the delicious treats and drinks I've ordered from this place…read morebut of course they are always too tasty that I forget to capture. Anyways, im so glad my coworkers told Me about this place because it's been a nice addition to my frequent-places-to-visit-on-the-regular list. Honestly there is nothing I've had from this place that isn't good. From their lemonades, coffee, smoothies to their avocado toast, wraps, sandwiches, and cookies. They really nailed down their menu options! Not to mention the biggest thing, their staff is super friendly, welcoming and patient when you're trying to decide what to order. They may be located by the courthouse in Salinas but don't let that stop you for visiting. You won't be disappointed! & if you happen to need to serve jury duty, this is a nice spot to go hangout and enjoy a little break from doing your service. Or on any day, with some indoor outdoor seating!

This place is amazing. I ordered catering for 55 sandwiches, salads and chips for a work event it…read morewas a HIT! Everyone loved the sandwiches as the ingredients were fresh and they use Otto's sourdough! I wanted to make sure to leave a review for those that are looking to cater a luncheon, send them an email at villariveracafe@gmail.com. Their phone is weird because it is through the govt building and goes straight to voicemail. I also sent them messages on their social channels before finding the email and they responded there too lol... email is way better. When you are trying to find them, they are tucked away under what looks like a bridge of a building in the center of the campus behind two pillars. Sorry I didn't get a photo of the outside so I hope this description helps. Racquel the owner is the sweetest and I hope you all support this cafe!

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Cute greenery

Lemon Poppy seed scone from our local pastry chef at the Sweet Life.

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My favorite Mexican Mocha at VillaRivera Café!

Sushi Hut

I really don't want to write a review and I want to gatekeep, but I won't do that. This place is…read moreawesome This place is very good, high quality. They have sushi premade in a grab n go case and other things out to buy and a couple of seats for eat in. The gyoza soup is to die for. Everything we have gotten here is so so good. It is in a shopping center, parking is tight.

This sushi and poke hut is gem in Salinas! What sets this place apart is the friendly service you…read morereceive! The workers are really friendly and has even given some recommendations for poke bowl combinations! The poke bowl I got is my fave: salmon with spicy sauce and the works! You can definitely customize as you please. The selections of noodles, sushi, dumplings are varied! You are sure to enjoy something from sushi hut! Also! Don't forget to have some yummy snacks, candies, tea, and flavored soft drinks! (it's a mini convenience store as well)

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Take out sushi bowl

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Creekside Bagel Bakery

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Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant

4.9

(94 reviews)

1.1 mi

Came pack for the Wednesday Blue Plate special. I'm always wary of other people's turkey meatloaf…read moreand I Approve! The glaze was how I like it, sweet. Peas n potatoes perfect! Had the Chinese chicken salad. Excellent ! Get your butt here. Yummy!

This is a little known treasure in downtown Salinas. I'm so glad that we finally stopped here for…read morelunch. The service was beyond friendly. I ordered a gyro salad. My husband ordered a croque Monsieur (fancy word for a grilled cheese with a béchamel sauce). Both items were absolutely delicious. The dessert of a Basque cheesecake was absolutely fantastic. It's a very small restaurant and very clean. I was able to use the ladies room, which is always my litmus test to the cleanliness of a restaurant. It passed with flying colors. Average entrée is about $16. We really enjoyed our lunch and will definitely will return again.

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Ambience

Chicken pot pie with beet salad and goat cheese triangles.

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Great selection from Santa Lucia Highlands and beyond.

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