Crema's Take
“Cherry Bean roasts its own beans and keeps prices remarkably reasonable for a specialty shop, drawing a loyal local crowd who've stuck around for decades—but service can be inconsistent and occasionally curt, so your experience might depend on who's behind the bar that day. The space itself is genuinely inviting with local art and a quiet reading corner, making it a solid neighborhood spot for work or lingering, though some recent visitors have reported staff seeming disengaged. If you value affordability and a real community vibe over flawless execution, it's worth checking out; just don't expect the polished service of a more upscale roastery.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We come in about twice a week but today just was the last. Barista always rude and seems bothered when we ask for a dash of cinnamon on the house coffee we make on our on the side bar, he even asked us to move to another counter today when asking for it because we were “in his…
Terrible customer service. I walked out, the places looked closed, barely any customers in the shop, and I was the only person in line. The barista spent several minutes moving coffee beans, seemingly not even making a drink for anyone, just moving beans from one container to…
Thr Cherry Bean is a cool little spot on Main St, in oldtown Salinas. They display local artists' artwork on their walls, have a cozy reading corner, and plenty of seating. It is a fairly quiet café perfect for conversing with friends. The menu's got a wide selection of teas…
Another visit, service was great this time. Dropped by again today, cashier was much better, glad to see the change. Top notch full flavored iced latte ☕, cashier was fairly speechless so room for improvement. Barista was fine, black and white iced cookie was good 🥠.
The Cherry Bean is a pinnacle of how a real coffee shop can survive against a Starbucks without sacrificing low price or quality. I’ve been coming here for 20+ years and it’s one of those places where it has its own nostalgia. The building comes alive with its authenticity and…
Crema Reviews
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