New Starbucks coming to South Salinas

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- By the end of year, Salinas will be home to another Starbucks.

Salinas City District 3 Councilmember Steve McShane announced on his Facebook page that the coffee chain will be opening up a new location on the corner of John and Monterey Streets.

The building was once a Comerica Bank but has been vacant for decades and was recently demolished.

Once this Starbucks is built, it will become the 17th Starbucks location within city limits and the sixth location in South Salinas.

KION asked McShane why the spot wasn't saved for a different coffee chain or other retailer to move in.

"This has been a prime location looked at for a long time," explained the city councilman, "It was rumored that a Dutch Brothers might go in there, there were different proposals for a quick-serve restaurant and other options." Motioning to the lot under construction behind him, McShane added, "This is just an eyesore. It's a gateway to downtown in some respects. Moving it along and seeing some investment is definitely a positive."

There is no word on when construction will begin on the John and Monterey Street location.