Morning Lobby Café has become my go-to place for coffee since I live right around the corner. From…read morethe moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. They always recognize me, greet me with a smile, and provide such warm, genuine customer service every single time. I love coming here either on my own or with friends, sipping on my coffee and taking a moment to start my day off right. It is one of those places that feels welcoming and familiar. Highly recommend!

I would honestly give the food and coffee a 10/10. However, the experience with the seating left me…read moredisappointed. I came with my boyfriend hoping to sit outside, and while the balcony area was really nice, we were only offered a table right in front of the store, almost in the parking area, with no shade. There were tables on the balcony for larger parties, and I felt like the staff could have easily rearranged the tables to accommodate two people. Instead, she went inside to check if there was a larger group coming, even though we had arrived first and the seating is first come, first served since they don't take reservations. What bothered me most was the attitude and how the situation was handled. As someone who used to be a regular customer, that experience unfortunately made me feel differently about the place. The food and coffee are great, but customer service and making guests feel welcome matters most!

Spectra is a pretty interesting spot to grab a drink and a bite. The iced coffee was delicious and…read morethe banh mi, too. The only thing that struck me as weird was that the avocado toast was the same price as a much larger banh mi. Not sure why they would be the same price, but either way, the sandwich was tasty and a good deal ‍

I used to go to Spectra a lot, and will say you can't really go wrong with any of their lattes,…read morealthough the Matcha is on the weaker side. The Creamy Mint is also really good! Service has always great, and they get the drinks out relatively fast. One drink I'd recommend NOT getting is the iced Americano. I love iced Americanos and it is usually my go-to drink at cafes, but here it was incredibly sour. I've ordered it here multiple times to give them the benefit of the doubt, but each time it has been sour. If you're looking to sit down and get some work done, definitely come earlier in the morning, because the place gets packed fast around 11am/12pm. There's a lot of foot traffic, especially since Trader Joe's and Costco is right there.

Very cute place. It's inside of a shopping plaza parking lot. I live their decoration. It's pretty…read morequick service. The drink is good.

Ken's Coffee Bar operates out of a super cute, tiny cafe truck setup. They have plenty of seating…read moreoutside, a really nice outdoor decor, and a pretty unique menu of lattes. The staff was also super polite and welcoming. That said, the drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered the orange cardamom latte for myself and a pistachio latte for my husband. The orange cardamom latte was honestly pretty underwhelming. Instead of a bright, zesty citrus note, it came across as purely linear and sour. Mix that sourness with whole milk, and it just didn't taste right or appetizing at all, and the cardamom was way too subtle to save it. On the other hand, the pistachio latte was actually really delicious. The only catch? It didn't taste like pistachio at all. It was very vanilla-forward instead. So while it was a great cup of coffee, missing the actual featured flavor was a bit of a letdown. Great vibe, sweet staff, and nice outdoor seating, but the specialty flavors could definitely use some tweaking.

I came across this store when I was looking for some boba spots nearby. It was my first time here,…read moreand the store looked clean and pleasant. I was unsure on what to pick, but I was helped by Maria and she gave me some recommendations on her favorites and also showed me some of the top sellers at the store. She was very helpful and patient with me. I ordered the Uji Strawberry Matcha Latte. The drink I ordered was on the sweeter side especially because of the strawberry jam, but nonetheless my overall experience with the drink and the customer service was great! Would come again :))))

Don't usually leave reviews but this UME left a great impression on me. I loved the guava and…read morestrawberry yogurt drink I had that Maria recommended to me. My drink came out quickly and the service was great. I'll be back soon.

While out shopping, my wife and I came across BLVD Coffee and remembered a friend mentioning it…read morebefore--so I figured, why not give it a try? As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Enrique, who had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. We took a moment to look over the menu, and he quickly picked up that it was our first time. After we confirmed, he asked about our coffee preferences--strong, sweet, or somewhere in the middle--and walked us through the seasonal menu with some great suggestions. My wife ordered the iced lavender vanilla, and I went with the iced café carmelita. He also asked if we wanted food, so we tried the lemon blueberry loaf and a turkey avocado sandwich. Everything did not disappoint. The drinks were amazing--Enrique absolutely nailed the recommendations--and the turkey avocado sandwich was especially memorable. While our drinks were being made, we had some friendly small talk with the staff, which added to the experience. The overall vibe was great. The team was super friendly and attentive--when a line started forming, other staff jumped in right away to make sure no one was left waiting. I'm really glad we stopped in and gave this place a shot. We'll definitely be back!

Great vibes, good coffee (not too acidic beans), almond croissants were delish!…read more Pros: - Lots of parking in front of the cafe - lots of seating (indoor & outdoor) & different vibes I ordered: - almond croissant: ugh so good! It was flaky, chewy, not too sweet, almonds were burnt. Even after 4 hours, it was perfect. 5/5 stars - $6 - Americano: yea I know, boring but it was good! Acidic but not too much. Would've loved to taste the bean more 4/5 stars - $4.50? Definitely a good work/study cafe on a random weekday

I love the variety of options at The Teaspoon! It's great that you can customize your sugar and ice…read morelevels so easily. The menu has a nice mix of classic milk teas and more creative fruit-based drinks. The staff is very helpful if you're unsure what to order.

New weekend, so I tried another boba place! This one is in a busy complex off Almaden Expressway,…read morewith lots of competing businesses (including an Ume tea two doors down that I'll have to check out in the future). This is one of those complexes that has a large parking lot, but I feel like everyone drives too aggressively. Easy enough to find parking. When I walked in, I was greeted in a friendly manner, which is not always something that happens in tea shops. I ordered the lychee tea with lychee, and got it at half sweetness, and it was perfectly refreshing. Drinks are made quickly and efficiently. They do have a bit of space if you want to sit and drink, but it is not really a spot where I could see someone socializing or studying.

"The coffee here is delightfully smooth and well-balanced, offering a clean, non-harsh sip with…read morejust the right touch of sweetness.

Really solid coffee and great service. One of my favorite spots in San Jose right now.read more

We got there at 9 am on a Sat morning. Ordered a cortado, latte, acai bowl, and cinnamon roll…read more Everything came out fast and on point, so we made the mistake of ordering a BAE later (at 9:20 am). BIG mistake. A simple sandwich order at 9:20 is not ready until 9:45. Lesson learned, come at opening time and order all at once. Cortado & latte, 5/5. Hot, smooth, strong. Orchid acai bowl ($14, sub in mango for mulberry, add coconut dust): 5/5. so good. Palmetto superfoods is my go-to in the SJ area for acai bowls, this was better despite not as many topping options. Their bases are smoother and creamier, no ice crystals here. Also liked that the fruit was chopped smaller. BAE sandwich ($12): 4/5. good, but definitely not worth a 25 min wait. Textures, freshness were great, but it was missing salt/pepper & spices. The sauce helped, but still underwhelming given how good it looks. Recommend having salt & pepper packets & a bottle of hot sauce available to customers. Cinnamon roll ($5.75): as a cinnamon roll, 3/5. As a morning bun type thing, 4.5/5. This is a case of mistaken identity. It's got a slight crunch, light sweetness, fluffy (not dense). When I order a cinnamon roll, I'm more expecting decadent dessert-for-breakfast laden with sugar & butter, yknow? Loved their dining area, loved how beautifully presented all items were, loved how everything was served at optimal temperature (hot espresso, thoroughly warmed pastry, etc), loved the variety of menu items (I can get an acai bowl and bf can get a sandwich or pastry). Will definitely return at 9 am sharp on weekends, and not order anything after about 9:10!

Found a new coffee spot near Campbell and had to give it a shot!…read more What immediately caught my attention was the variety of drinks they offer. We're talking ube coffee, avocado coffee, banana condensed milk coffee, plus a whole lineup of matcha drinks. Definitely more creative than your typical neighborhood coffee shop! I went with the ube coffee with almond milk. The ube base was a little too sweet for my taste, but once everything was mixed together, the overall sweetness actually balanced out pretty nicely. The espresso also packs a punch -- you get 2 shots with your coffee order, so no complaints there. ‍ The ambience is definitely a highlight. The space is super cute and spacious, and they even have this mini staircase seating area that would be perfect for hanging out with friends. It also has plenty of room for a work-from-café situation The only downside was the service, which felt a bit slow for my liking. That said, they did give customers a heads-up that half of their espresso machine was under maintenance, so I'll give them some grace on that one! Overall: 3.5/5 Giving them an extra +0.5 just for the ambience because the space is genuinely adorable. I'd definitely come back to try their pastries and açaí bowl next time!

My favorite coffee shop in San Jose. I look forward to going every time. All their drinks are…read moreexcellent. I started with the vanilla bean latte with oat milk. Good hot or iced. Occasionally burnt espresso but I love them too much to mind. I am a matcha snob to say the LEAST. Hands down best coffee shop matcha in the Bay Area. The classic iced matcha latte with honey is grassy and earthy and creamy and a little sweet. The iced banana pudding matcha latte had people lined up around the corner for months when it came out. It is deliciously worth the wait. Best banana cold foam in my opinion because it's made with actual bananas instead of flavoring so it's much more mellow. The double matcha they had for awhile is also awesome. Banana cold foam also goes great on an espresso latte. Now they let you add whichever cold foam you like to whatever drink which is great. Basically you can't go wrong. They are always changing up the menu for the new season and have lots of unique drinks on their menu. Not much seating inside at this location. The winchester Blvd one has more if that's what you're looking for. Their pastries are also all yummy and they sell their matcha powder for $60 for 100g which is a GREAT price for a great matcha. I would've gate kept this place but everyone already knows about it so I HAVE to show them the love they deserve!!

Wanted a matcha and a friend recommended this place! Known for their Banana Cream Matcha latte…read more Came here abt 2:30pm on a Friday and it was a full house. There is a bench-like tables with stools and 3 yellow tables for seating. There was limited street parking. Quick and friendly service - basic "what can I get you?" and no convo. I liked the hojicha the most but all drinks were good. Banana matcha was creamy and sweet. Vanilla cold brew was yummy and vanilla was not too overpowering. Would come again to try their pastries, they were allllll out. Order: 1 Matcha Banana Cream $8.50 1 Hojicha Banana Cream $8.50 1 Madagascar Vanilla Cold Brew $5.50

Great quiet location, easy to order ahead on the app, ordering in the kiosk, or directly at the…read morecash register. Chill vibes, small location. Parking is good. Always great drinks. We enjoyed the Vietnamese coffee, and the Strawberry pistachio drinks.

Another great spot for boba in South San Jose and close to a lot of grocery stores and shops,…read moremaking this a great spot for a break. Feng Cha usually has higher quality teas than other boba chains so I was happy to have stopped by during a visit to the South Bay. I ordered my usual Oolong Milk Tea with Boba and Oat Milk (less sugar/ice), and it turned out great. The drink is slightly more bitter because there was less sugar which was fine by me. I could taste the quality for sure. Their milk teas by default use their non-dairy creamer but you can choose to sub out for oat or soy milk, which is what I usually do. Shop itself was small with a few people working on their laptops inside. Overall, a quick and reliable stop to get good quality boba.