They say they're organic but having just delivered half&half... yes, it's made by Clover but not organic... 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. read more

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Stumbled across this nice coffee joint while walking around stores here. It was definitely special with 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! read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Signature coffee menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

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This is definitely a go to spot for me no matter what season. I love their old fashion donuts with a double cubanito. Whether you like sweet drinks or not you'll definitely find something you like. The service is pretty quick for the most part. While you wait they have beautiful art you can admire and tons of seats to chill. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Art at Viva - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

My daily go to coffee spot! They are on point everyday and I am NEVER disappointed with my coffee. Service Is A++ Great ambiance and place to chill. Support local and it should start here. read more

The coffee is great, I just wish the music was quieter or more chill so I could study here more often. I don't mind the loud grinding noises, the music is just intense sometimes so it can be hard to concentrate. read more

The Oaxacan mocha was delicious! Great cinnamon and dark chocolate taste and the cafe itself is super cute!

I love getting my coffee beans from here. The service is great and pretty quick for the most part. It's never really super loud or hectic so it's a nice place to meet up with friends to talk or to study. It doesn't have huge seating space so when you see a spot get it! It's a nice small coffee shop with great strong drinks. read more

Stopped by here and absolutely loved their iced chai latte! It's creamy and full of spice and flavor. I ordered it with a non-dairy milk option of oat milk. Customer service was excellent. Interior was simple yet had lots of character. Plenty of parking. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Iced Chai Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

This was the first coffee spot I tried in the area and it's solid. The oaxacan mocha sold me and was the only drink I ever got from here. The environment is small and cozy. Definitely on the quieter side, which is great if you want to study here. read more

Love it here. Always such great service. The coffee is great and the shop decor/environment is so cute. Def a must go to in Salinas.

This place has delicious organic coffee. We make sure to stop by here every time we go to Salinas, and I recommend you stop by at least once and try the coffee here. read more

Any person that walks in is graded with a smile and a hello. All the employees were super sweet and had a smile on their face so they must love their job! I got the first frappe starting with Oax, which is dark chocolate and cinnamon and it was so good I chucked it down. I got Oreo one for my daughter and it was delicious. The scone was OK it tasted a little raw in the middle and dry, was ok. read more

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Staff is always friendly. Drinks are so good! Try the Iced Oaxacan Mocha! Also if you need a space to chat with a friend this provides a great atmosphere. read more

It's super cute, and their coffee was really good. I believe this is the only coffee place in town that opens past 7pm. Service was decent too, however I do wish they would open later. Also it kind of stinks that their internet isn't secure. Working for a tech company I can use their internet. Also wish their seating was more comfortable. read more

BEST ORGANIC COFFEE IN TOWN!! Customer service always ON POINT!!! Absolutely love coming here. If you like sweet coffee like me lol, their classic Oaxacan mocha is a must try, or the Oaxacan Dark which is frappe style, WITH WHIP. The whip is amazing!! read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

The coffee is delicious one of the best coffee shops in town . The workers are trash though I've noticed because I'm a girl and the baristas are all girls . The vibe they give are not friendly at all. I always say thank you and they never say anything back . Their face expressions look like they don't even want to be there . read more

Terrible service. Walked in 5 minutes til 7pm and was told "we are closed." Door open, lights on, customer walking out. Not good for business. Know damn well that would not have happened if owners were in house. Suggestion maybe post that shop closes at 645 instead of 7? read more

Goooood morning, first of all let me say this, coffee is AMAZING!! . I love the Cubanito. This coffee shop is a breath of fresh air. I would recommend this local coffee shop over Starbucks any day. Stop by and try them out. You won't regret it. read more

Attempted a latte at this establishment. Shop was clean and inviting. Staff seemed nice. They do not carry sugar free coffee syrups. Bummer. I was really looking forward to trying this place but had to leave. Maybe next time if the decide to add sugar free syrups to their menu. read more

Im becoming a regular here. I love a doble cubanito (Strong but slightly sweet, topped hint of cinnamon) Love it here! read more

not as strong as other mocha drinks I've had, the smallest size they have is Medium for the iced one so keep that in mind when ordering! :) read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Iced Oaxacan Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Not many options to choose from, pretty basic but okay coffee. Great choice for first time coffee lovers

Given the low competition in the area for locally owned coffee shops (bc people in salinas just need 10+ starbucks locations?), this place quality wise is up to par. The north side definitely could use another 1-2 spots but I'm glad to see Viva has stayed consistent and weathered the years so far. I've personally never had service issues and everyone has been friendly here! Some of the highlights: If I want something blended + coffee forward, my go to is a Classico or Oaxacan Dark with no whip If I want something blended + sweet: Oreo If I want something hot: Oaxacan Mocha is a popular here, tastes like a mix of hot chocolate and coffee with a hint of chai, kinda sweet so not for drip/black coffee lovers If I want something iced: Dulce Canela or regular Iced Vanilla latte *add a shot to any latte here if you're picky about "watered down"/too much milk Iced Mint Mojito used to be a classic here but I think they got rid of it unfortunately it's no longer on the menu In a regular oat milk fan but they use the kirkland brand here which I stray away from bc it tastes like soy imo. read more

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Love this coffee shop so much. It can get busy but the Oaxaca mocha and cubanito is worth it!

Best Mexican Mocha! Other drinks are good too but that Mexican Mocha is absolutely amazing. I definitely prefer this place to Starbucks. When you want to try something a bit different you should definitely come here! read more

straightforward menu with classics as well as house specials. A great selection of pour over coffees Alternative milks, bi-lingual baristas. Totally thrilled this place exists! read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - new coffee place to rival green monster - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

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Been here a few times to get pour overs. Coffee is not bad but by no means amazing. Honestly as good but not better than Starbucks which is fine. The food items there however below average. Not many options so I got a blueberry muffin. Easily the worst blueberry muffin I've ever had. If going there just for coffee that's fine but if you also want a bite to eat I'd go elsewhere. read more

My first time here. There was a line outside the door; it moved quickly. I try to support small businesses whenever possible. THEY ONLY SERVE ORGANIC OPTIONS... not too pricey I ordered an Oaxacan Mocha with an extra shot of espresso at 140° I got my drink with in five minutes... It did not disappoint. Most importantly they got the temperature right yay!! Not too sweet I love the cinnamon flavoring they added. The barista's were friendly and courteous. I will definitely come back. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Organic Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Wanted to love this place, but the consistency for their drinks is lacking and the customer service needs a lot of work. I was so excited to try this place as it was highly recommended by my hairdresser who raved about their chai latte. Yesterday, I ordered one and loved it. So I came back again today and ordered the exact same drink. First, my order was entered incorrectly as a regular latte. No big deal as they remade it. Got my remade drink and ran out the door for an appointment. I tried drinking it but it was not the same. Barely any chai, no taste of espresso (I ordered a shot of espresso)... just watered down/too much milk, bland, and gross. I went back to ask for it to be remade, but would settle for a shot of espresso. The girl being the counter opened my cup and said I might have to buy a new drink because I drank some of it... then another one told me she does put a shot of espresso in it. At that point, I was thoroughly disgusted about having paid $8 for a premium drink only to have the baristas argue with me about their nasty coffee. I just left and threw their "drink" away. If they would've just offered to remake the drink or as a shot to make it better, I would've become a loyal customer. No wonder Starbucks has such a loyal following. They would've remade my drink and I wouldn't have had to suffer defensive baristas. Yikes read more

Great coffee shop. Better then name brands out there for sure, it has been around for awhile and the cubanitos are our go to.

This place is Salinas coffee gem. The iced Oaxacan mocha is the best. They also have a great selection of pastries. The customer service is always good and they make the drinks quick, unless you get the pour over coffee, but it's worth the wait. It's a cute little coffee shop and they play some nice music. I wish they would open up another in the south side because always gotta go across town to get some coffee, but it's worth it. read more

Extremely wonderful staff! Coffee is tasty and the local coffee shop vibe is in full effect, the decor is pleasant and the staff makes sure the area is clean and disinfected and that's a big plus and very much appreciated in the climate were in. I give this establishment kudos for being a staple in the community, I remember this location going through multiple ownership hands prior to viva so I'm so happy they have made it through the years and especially through Covid because as we all know it has killed so many small businesses. As much as I love my SB coffee I always make sure to patronize this location to make sure I'm contributing to my local small business owners as well as we all know without small businesses the world cannot go round. Great job team at Viva you guys are amazing! read more

Sometimes in the past when I've ordered spiced mochas, they taste burnt/ bitter or just have the wrong balance of flavors. This was NOT the case with the iced oaxocan mocha- it was absolutely perfect. The perfect ratio of coffee, chocolate and warm spices. The blueberry scone was also the most delicious scone I've ever had!!! Service was quick & efficient. Definitely recommend this place if you like creative & high quality coffee beverages. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Iced chai & iced Oaxocan mocha (both with oat milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Location: Viva Espresso is located next to safeway accessible and there is always parking. Drinks: If you enjoy frappes I would recommend the oaxacan dark if you're looking for something unique and organic. The Caramelo is the sweetest one and the least sweet is the Classico. The only reason I rated it a 4 is due to them not offering oat milk. They have other options such as almond milk and soy milk. However, I've tried it with almond milk and it changed the entire taste. Customer service: I've had no issues with customer service. Everyone's great! Overall, if you haven't been here before I would highly recommend it. It's organic and tastes delicious. Just really wished they offered oat milk. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - oaxaca dark - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

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Good taste。i order a exsspprro.open early。i charge Tesla buy a coffee while waiting。 read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

Cute location. Needed some caffeine for the drive back home and this place definitely did not disappoint. Fast and easy as I was in and out in about 5 minutes. Staff was friendly. Organic Cold Brew (2 creamers, 3 pumps vanilla): very delicious and made perfectly. The taste of the brew is like no other in a way that it tastes smoother and.. healthier? Lol. I was skeptical at first, but after the first sip, I couldn't get enough. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Organic Cold Brew + 2 creamers + 3 pumps of vanilla ($4.70) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

The service is always quick, even if there's a long line. My family and I usually get the hot chocolate, Oaxacan mocha, and iced caramel macchiato and they're all amazing! The drinks have always come out perfect. Viva espresso is the perfect alternative coffee place in Salinas! read more

While my husband and I were in Salinas today we decided to try a new coffee shop since we are out of town. We found Viva Espresso Organic on Yelp. I told the cashier it was our visit to this coffee shop and that we were out of town and we found this coffee shop on Yelp. My husband and I ordered our usual drinks, caramel macchiato with oat milk for me and regular cold caramel macchiato frap for my husband. I especially asked for non-dairy milk because I can not tolerate dairy. Dairy gives me gas. On the way home to San Jose, while drinking my coffee, my stomach was not feeling well. This only happens when I eat/drink dairy. So, I know they used regular milk on my coffee. I'll never go back again if I ever go to Salina/pass by even. It's a simple order and they can't even make it right. And I was charged the extra fee for the oat milk. Unbelievable! read more

A cute little coffee shop. Came in on a late morning & was greeted right away by the barista. Their menu is not the biggest, but I decided to go with a hot Blanca Mocha. It was one of the best hot white mocha's I've ever tasted. It didn't tasted watered down, like some places. I was also very impressed with how much foam was in my drink, since I'm a foam lover. The prices are fair & the drinks were made quick. The vibe inside is chill & they have some cool artwork displayed. There is enough space for customers to spread out for social distancing. Overall a great experience. read more

Viva Espresso Organics Coffee - Java Chip & Blanca Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Salinas, California

The Oaxacan Mocha is the best! I add in an extra shot of espresso and enjoy the rest of my day. Definitely a place I take friends and family who are not from Salinas. Cute coffee date idea as well. read more