Gourmet Central Bakery

Seriously good breakfast burrito and nice selection of pastries. Fast and friendly service. Would…read morerecommend!

San Juan Batista, what a cute town with a delicious roaster and cafe. We received a bag of coffee…read moreas a gift from here and I was sad when it was all gone. So happy we finally paid a visit. My husband and I both got our regular vanilla lattes and I got a chorizo burrito while he ordered a regular breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious!! (Highly recommend, but you don't have to take my word for it.) We came back a couple weeks later and this time I got the Spellbound (i believe it's a cappuccino with briwn sugar). Their coffee is so smooth and has a nice body. I'm so happy we have a café to go to that's local and flavorful. (It might just take the lead on my Taylor Lane...)

Interior, checkout area

Breakfast Sandwich

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The Power Plant Coffee

4.3(266 reviews)

6.6 mi

Awesome stop on the way to Monterey. Cute cafe with plenty of indoor seating and a really nice…read moreoutdoor patio. Lots of cute plants and tchotchkes to peruse and buy as well. Waited about 15 minutes in line and 10-15min to get the hot food. We got the roasted mushroom sando, salted vanilla cold brew, and an olallieberry crimp. The salted vanilla cold brew was refreshing and delicious. It was my first time learning what olalliebeery is (a type of blackberry) and eating a "crimp": essentially a linzer cookie in muffin form. The crimp was perfectly baked, with nicely browned edges and fluffy interior; the dollop of olalliberry jam added both a bit of sweetness and tartness. The mushroom sando was so good, and I would definitely order it again. Everything from the bun (fluffy, buttery, well-baked) to the heaping pile of roasted, saucy mushrooms (so savory and generous), down to the luscious scrambled egg at the bottom was an A+ experience. No notes.

Stopped here on our way out of town 1 coffee and 1 smoothie…read morewas 15 expensive They were good But I get it only coffee shop around Its cute inside lots of plants and other items for sale Games to play if you want to as well

Sitting area.

Lox toast.

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Matcha Latte ($6.75)

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee

4.4(337 reviews)

5.5 mi

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!

I tried this spot out back in February and ever since then i fell in love with the drinks at this…read moreplace. The customer service is top tier, even when it's packed to a tea with tons of orders ahead of you, you can get your order within 10-15 mins. The vibes of this place too are just nice and welcoming. Such a highly recommended coffee spot.

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Brewjee Coffee

3.9(83 reviews)

8.1 mi

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!

Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

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Cookie butter latte w cookie butter coldfoam

Starbucks

2.6(157 reviews)

0.1 mi

I went to the Starbucks, literally like five minutes ago my drink was good. The picture speaks for…read moreitself. Diabolical.

Recommend skipping this location. I go to Starbucks regularly to just get basic americano and it…read morestill was a ridiculous wait. I went in person to get a fresh cup of coffee but in person customers are not respected. It simply doesn't matter. Drive thrus and online orders are prioritized. After waiting what felt like 20 mins, I ask where my order was, the cashier comes back saying "it's only been 14 mins". "Only". For Americano...

Pecan Cortado

Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Cafe Mia Brew Bar & Bistro

4.6(1.1k reviews)

10.4 mi

Excellent food. Great variety. Fast service. Friendly and hard-working staff. One can sit inside or…read moreoutside. Highly recommended.

I had a wonderful first experience at Cafe Mia recently!…read more My husband and I were visiting Monterey/Marina for the weekend and wanted to grab some coffee and breakfast. We stumbled upon Cafe Mia and were so happy we did! We sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the sun and music while we waited for our drinks and food. The iced chai latte was DELISH. The quiche and apple fritter were pretty good as well. We didn't choose any of the healthy options but there are some! We briefly talked to the owner (I believe) and he was extremely kind and helpful. We will definitely go back if in the area again.

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Prunedale Donut & Bakery

4.6(93 reviews)

0.7 mi

This place has been my go to for doughnuts and bagels. I will say this place has the best bagels…read morethat I have ever had. I brought some to my trainees and they asked where I got the bagels. They told me that they were the best they have ever had! And I couldn't agree anymore! Go check them out you won't be disappointed!

The Prundale donut shop donuts taste great not gooey or dry like most donut shops. The donuts are…read morebaked fresh daily and melt in your mouth. OMG best in California. All the ingredients are cooked perfectly. Family business that has been around for over 30 or more years. Mom Dad kids grown grand kids. Go now and get a taste of the Prundale donuts. Same shopping center as burger King closer to the Vallaro gas station.

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Donut case

Honeylux Coffee

4.7(134 reviews)

11.8 mi

Located at the Watsonville Hangar, Honeylux Coffee gives good vibes and offers plenty of indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. I grabbed a few matchas from here and thought they were good. Not the best matchas, but decent. Too much milk flavor and missing that matcha bite. Lots of other businesses nearby to grab a bite or something else to drink if someone in your group isn't into coffee options. Service was good; baristas were friendly. Nothing much to note. There are not a ton of dedicated coffee shops in Watsonville, so I guess this is a good enough choice if you're looking for a speciality coffee shop! Enjoy!

I ordered the iced raspberry matcha with oatmilk. It was just ok. I shared with my daughter. Even…read morewith the 2 of us drinking it, we didn't finish it. It was too sweet. Maybe because I ordered it with oatmilk? Service was efficient and pleasant but they started vacuuming even before the shop closed. Shop was really cute and there was parking in the middle of a weekday. Drink-3/5 Service-4/5 Atmosphere-5/5 This place was out of the way and I probably won't be back.

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Everything Bagel Sandwich

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The Landing

4.8(11 reviews)

6.6 mi

The cuisine is freshly prepared and creatively prepared and presented. Todd, the gifted and…read moreadaptable chef, alongside his baker makes the stop worthwhile. The warm and pleasant indoor/outdoor seating area has great jazz visiting musicians and various store merchandise.

We could not find The Landing - only a door on the coffee shop. We went to Phil's Snack Shack…read morearound the corner instead and it was delicious

Seating

Afternoon sandwich meal

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Atmosphere

Coffeeville

4.6(385 reviews)

10.1 mi

I absolutely love going to Coffeeville in Watsonville! Isaac and Jorge are always so welcoming,…read moreprofessional, and kind--they truly make you feel like part of the community every time you walk in. The coffee is consistently delicious. My favorite is the honey latte, and they also make an amazing iced latte. I highly recommend trying the turkey croissant sandwich and their burritos--they're always fresh and so satisfying. If you're in Watsonville, definitely stop by and support this wonderful local business. And don't forget to say hi to Isaac and Jorge--they go above and beyond to make everyone feel right at home. If you bring your dog, be sure to ask about a pup cup--they're happy to treat your furry friend too!

Love this place! The English muffin breakfast sandwich is so freaking good. The breakfast burrito…read moreis also great and really big and filling. The coffee is good!! I usually get an iced mocha (pictured.) Lots of seating outside and some inside. The staff is really sweet and they make it great. (Only thing I wish they had was a punchcard to eventually get one free.)

Indoor seating

Bakery shelf and menu

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Art by their employee, Isaac.

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Katherine N.

Elite 26

4 months ago

This is easily the best "non-French" bakery in the area. They have a huge variety of pastries and baked goods, and everything I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Definitely come early because they sell out of popular items fast -- which honestly says a lot about how good the bakery is. I haven't tried the coffee yet, but they do offer coffee and tea options if you want to hang out for a bit. One thing I really appreciate is how reasonable the prices are, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. The space itself is cozy, welcoming, and has a really nice ambiance that makes you want to stay awhile. On top of that, the service has always been friendly and helpful. Just an all-around great local bakery. read more

steven r.

3 years ago

went there today. i believe they are in the prunetree shopping center, not on san miguel road. only been there two weeks. now my impressions : croissants are great. raisin pains are great as well. however their so called "eclairs" are not eclairs at all, they are more like cream puff filling in a shoe pastry. real eclairs are: egg custard filling in a shoe pastry topped with chocolate ganache very disappointed. won't be ordering those again. read more

Carlos M.

1 year ago

Pastries were really soft and the service was exceptional and staff was really attentive and knd

David H.

2 months ago

Amazing super nice great fantastic wonderful awesome very nice very good people great wonderful

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