The Beerded Bean, situated on Main Street in downtown Salinas, is a versatile spot offering both coffee and beer. During the day, it operates as a cozy coffee shop with an array of delightful drinks such as honey and lavender lattes and cranberry orange scones. In the evening, it transforms into a bar featuring local brews on tap. The friendly staff provides excellent recommendations for morning brews and creates a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Why you should go
1
Enjoy a great cup of coffee or craft beer in a beautifully designed space with exposed brick walls and chic furnishings
2
Experience live music performances while sipping on your favorite beverage
3
Appreciate the early opening time at 6am for those looking to avoid mainstream chains like Starbucks
I'll never travel to Marina without this trip planner again
Love this place! The coffee is great and reasonable priced. Perfect local coffee spot to study or work. Lots of seating options and decorated really cute!
Nice atmosphere, very pleasant, roomy coffee shop. The staff were attentive and made a delicious extra dry cappuccino.
Bearded Man Coffee has a cool, bar-like vibe that sets it apart from your average coffee shop. The coffee itself was pretty good—nothing to complain about there—and the service was solid.
That said, the bathroom was a definite downside. It felt dingy, dirty, and pretty run-down. Needing a code to access it added a tacky touch. Personally, a dirty bathroom always raises red flags for me about the rest of the place.
We only ordered two iced coffees, so I can’t speak to the food or other offerings. Overall, it’s a decent spot with good coffee and service, but the bathroom situation knocked it down to 4 stars.
Love this place! The coffee is great and reasonable priced. Perfect local coffee spot to study or work. Lots of seating options and decorated really cute!
Nice atmosphere, very pleasant, roomy coffee shop. The staff were attentive and made a delicious extra dry cappuccino.
Bearded Man Coffee has a cool, bar-like vibe that sets it apart from your average coffee shop. The coffee itself was pretty good—nothing to complain about there—and the service was solid.
That said, the bathroom was a definite downside. It felt dingy, dirty, and pretty run-down. Needing a code to access it added a tacky touch. Personally, a dirty bathroom always raises red flags for me about the rest of the place.
We only ordered two iced coffees, so I can’t speak to the food or other offerings. Overall, it’s a decent spot with good coffee and service, but the bathroom situation knocked it down to 4 stars.
Visit The Beerded Bean in the morning to enjoy their delicious cappuccinos and lattes
Check out the band stage located at the back of the coffee shop for potential live music entertainment
Be prepared that restrooms might be closed due to CDC orders during pandemics; plan accordingly before your visit
If you prefer paper cups over mugs or have specific preferences regarding your order, don't hesitate to communicate them clearly with the baristas
Reviews
The Beerded Bean in Salinas, California, is a charming coffee shop and bar loved by many for its great coffee selection, cozy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Reviewers appreciate the ample seating options, cute decor, early opening hours at 6am (perfect for non-Starbucks patrons), and the opportunity to enjoy live music performances. While some mention minor issues like dinginess or rude staff encounters, overall feedback is positive with high ratings for the ambiance and quality beverages.
Love this place! The coffee is great and reasonable priced. Perfect local coffee spot to study or work. Lots of seating options and decorated really cute!
Bearded Man Coffee has a cool, bar-like vibe that sets it apart from your average coffee shop. The coffee itself was pretty good—nothing to complain about there—and the service was solid.
That said, the bathroom was a definite downside. It felt dingy, dirty, and pretty run-down. Needing a code to access it added a tacky touch. Personally, a dirty bathroom always raises red flags for me about the rest of the place.
We only ordered two iced coffees, so I can’t speak to the food or other offerings. Overall, it’s a decent spot with good coffee and service, but the bathroom situation knocked it down to 4 stars.
I want to give this place 5 stars. Mostly because they open at 6am, and i refuse to give my business to Starbucks. BUT, I almost walked away when i found the main door locked at 6:30am. The cappuccino is great, but i had to insist on a mug instead ofa paper cup. The pastry is meh. The barista needs people skills. And, the place is dingy. It smells less than fresh... like a hamper on laundry day.
Awesome fresh coffee alevery day. New super tasty drinks always being featured... like the honey and lavender latte 😍. The dulce latte is so perfect to start the day. Not too sweet but the perfect caffeine pick me up! The cranberry orange scones are to die for... and the morning crew is always friendly and FAST to whip out your drink!
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Marina for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.