Viva Espresso Organics - Coffee shop in Salinas - 1552 N Main St, USA

Stopped on a drive back to the bay, to grab an espresso with hubby from a local coffee spot instead of Starbucks and as you can imagine, we had to use the loo after a few hours in the car. Well, there’s no public bathroom available so that was a big negative for a customer who went out of their way to visit this spot. Espresso was mega strong and bitter, which means it’s acidic so not for the faint of stomachs, but otherwise good for espresso lovers. Big minus - no sugar or anything like that available to put in your coffee unless you ask or order so that was annoying as well. Ladies at the counter were sweet and helpful. Inside - Easy in and out with no fuss if you’re in a hurry and it’s not a super busy time in the day. A few people on laptops, mild background music, and some nice high top tables. Outside - Outdoor tables in the sun available to enjoy your coffee but it’s a busy plaza with cars driving by the tables. Not my preference. Super busy plaza overall with many shops. Hard to be quick in and out of the plaza itself, so plan accordingly.

Crisp and clean with a relaxed vibe. Great background music. Staff was friendly and efficient with really fast service even though the line was out the door. (Out the door because its amazing) Had the Chai latte dirty and it was delicious! Skip the other big name coffee places and come here. You will be glad you treated yourself to a local business.

DO go out of your way to come here! It's incredible coffee! Datapoint: I HATE Starbucks as I had time in Seattle to taste real artisan coffee. PRO: - Oaxcan Coffee was beyond good. Great depth of flavor. CON: - A bit out of the way, not main street. SUMMARY: If you're anywhere in Salinas, come here right now!

Acceptable customer service, been coming here for years. Highly recommend viva mojito when it is available! Would also recommend the (soy)iced Oaxacan mocha. Calming atmosphere

I got the Oaxacan Dark frappe and it was delicious! Forget Starbucks! Go here, the coffee is so good and the customer service has always been great. I got a size M, paid about $5 with some cents. Definitely worth the price!

I enjoy coming here on weekends usually. Very good cute little place to get a coffee.

We visit from LA, and always look forward to getting coffee from Viva. It's all about the unique flavor & high quality coffee!

Only had a coffee, which was well made. Atmosphere is fine; place is clean. gold star!