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My daughter likes their matcha. When we are in town, we usually have to go downtown to pick it up. Glad this location opened. Parking right behind the shop is very limited. Some spaces on the street but plenty across the street. For a Saturday late morning, it was not that long of a line. We got to the front and really like the cashier. He's so knowledgeable about the drinks. Provided a bunch of stickers for us to take which I did grab 2. And was just nice and pleasant. There were 2 small bench inside for you to wait for your drinks. But they are pretty quick I'm making the drinks. Enjoyed their espresso banana iced drink. They have a small room on the side that you can chill or meet up friends. In front, plenty of outside seatings to enjoy your drink. Great service and drinks.
This is the go-to place for matcha in the area! I like that they offer creative flavor combinations you don't find at most matcha shops. It's tucked away in a park area that almost looks like a rec room and sits in front of an apartment complex, so it's easy to miss if you don't know it's there. Parking is also very limited, so I usually end up parking in the neighboring streets or getting dropped off. The times I've visited, the line has been manageable and the wait hasn't been too long. I usually take it to-go, but there are tables inside and outside where some people hang out and/or do work. When I first visited last year, I tried their seasonal melon matcha for the first time, and I was so happy to see they brought it back for a limited time. I was skeptical at first, but it ended up being one of my favorites! It's not overly sweet and doesn't leave a lingering aftertaste. I actually prefer it without the matcha cream top, so you can taste more of the melon. I've also tried the guava matcha, but I thought the guava overpowered the matcha, and the cream top made it a little too thick for my liking. I've also tried the banana matcha latte that went viral. It's good, but nothing particularly memorable. Overall, the matcha here has been consistently solid and is definitely worth trying. Just be prepared for the rough parking situation.
The service was really fast here! We ordered 4 drinks, the Madagascar latte, matcha banana cream, melon matcha & guava matcha and everyone was very pleased with their drinks! All high quality drinks! Looking forward to coming back to try more drinks again
"Guava matcha" attracted me to this location. The drink was definitely unique. I do remember liking the cream. The matcha part wasn't very memorable though. The coffee my husband originally wanted was out when we got there, so he just got an Americano. There's parking available/reserved for cafe customers in the lot behind the entrance, but it might be tricky to find space if they're busy.
Street parking only. Small - cozy seating inside, they have seating outside as well (no tables) Not great for groups in my opinion. But the inside was actually pretty quiet. I ordered the Banana Matcha. The soft top with bread crumbs is the star. The matcha itself was okay but mixed with the top, it really pulled it together. The size is perfect. I had a 10 minute walk back to my hotel and still had half left. There was a few people ahead of me and I spent 10 minutes IF THAT waiting. So id say fast service. If im ever back in the area id try their lattes. Get there early if you want pastries. Its located on the corner of a busy street so try to turn into the closest side street. Its downtown so there's a lot of one-way turns
I really liked this cafe! They have a small, but well crafted and unique drink menu. I love the fun drinks they have available! I tried the guava matcha and it was really good! The matcha on its own was slightly grassy for my taste, but mixed with the guava cream was really delicious. The flavor came through really well and was perfectly sweet. So far this is one of my favorite matchas in San Jose. They don't really have a food menu here, but there are some pastries that look pretty good. I can't vouch for how they taste however. The drinks came out super quickly and the servers were really sweet! I also really liked how we could take the drinks outside to the large seating area and enjoy the drinks, but there is also some indoor seating. Parking might be a little annoying but there are some spots out front of this location. Overall I really liked this spot and I definitely want to come back to try some of their other unique drinks!
I was excited to academic coffee as I've heard many great reviews. Parking was easy to find on a near by street. For drinks I ordered the Pandan coffee but it mainly just taste like coffee with no Pandan flavor.
There's a small parking lot in the back; otherwise, you can find street parking about a block away and walk a few minutes. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Piloncillo Latte, and it was rich, creamy, and good. Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Small parking lot in the back - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Accept Apple Pay
I've been wanting to try Academic for the longest time but always found myself delaying my visit because of the comments I've heard about their parking lot lol. (They were right... the parking lot does suck!) If you're lucky enough to come at a quieter time and are able to snag a spot, I definitely think it'd be worth the visit! I ordered the guava matcha. As someone who isn't necessarily the biggest fan of matcha, I actually thought the drink was solid. The matcha had a lot of depth and the guava flavor was STRONG. My drink came out only a few minutes after I ordered; they're super quick to make drinks here, which is appreciated! They have a few seats inside the cafe and some outdoor seating if you plan on staying and hanging out. It is quite expensive here though - my matcha ended up being closer to $10. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to come again given how busy it typically gets but was definitely worth a try!
I've heard my friends raving about the Banana Matcha for a minute, so we decided to try! We went to their second location? Huge plus that it's right next to the park. It was super convenient if you're out walking your dogs like we were. I'm usually a fan of their Pandan, but I think I have a new favorite. The banana cream and Guava cream paired with matcha is a total game changer. You can tell they aren't using cheap ingredients; the matcha is high quality and the cream is actually thick and rich (hopefully its from real fruits haha) which makes such a difference for a latte. It's definitely on the pricier side( about $9 per drink if you want to substitute with other milk), but for the quality and the vibes, it's 100% worth it. Service was fast and great! Plenty seating indoor and outdoor but parking spaces were limited.
Their pistachio specials from the last couple months were very good. However, it appears they've moved into guava season. I like this coffee shop, I've been coming here and especially the San Jose location for a long time. I appreciate consistency in my coffee shops and to be honest, academic seems to be losing the plot. Today I ordered one basic drink and one specialty- a vanilla latte and the guava matcha drink; both were just mid. The guava matcha is beautiful aesthetically, but the guava was way too overpowering, you couldn't taste the matcha. Also no oven to heat up the pastries. I still like their alum rock beans and purchase them regularly. They used to give you a drip coffee or espresso shot with purchase but I guess not anymore. Overall this spot appears to be leaning towards style over substance, but I hope they don't go that route. This review is a 3.5 but I rounded up because of the pistacho specials from the last couple months were very good.
When I think of academic, the one drink that's unbeatable is their banana matcha. I keep ordering it at other coffeeshops hoping for a similar one, but it's not the same!! The banana flavor truly shines and everyone I've brought here loves it and is converted. It really does taste like a banana cream pie and matcha in the best way possible. Their pandan latte is also solid! I've yet to explore more of their drinks, but heard good things about their seasonal red bean latte. Their double chocolate chip cookie is to die for. Truly such a wonderful spot!! It's a smaller space, but there's decent amount of outdoor seating. Parking is meh, it's mostly street parking and very limited spots behind the building. The driveway feels illegal with how steep it is. Be careful if your car is low!
Definitely a solid matcha spot! Well known for their banana cream matcha, I opted for the guava matcha because I love tropical flavors. I loved how they pack the cream tops onto the drinks, and the vibrant guava hue was definitely very aesthetically pleasing. In terms of taste, the matcha is quite good. However, I found that their matcha in general is on the thicker side, which it gives the drink an overall thicker texture. If you like your matcha on the more runny side, I would suggest getting a drink without the cream top to minimize that thick texture. However, I really liked it overall and if you're a student at San Jose State, they also have a location close by that you can walk to and study at.
1 year ago
This is my second time trying Academic, though it's my first visit to this particular location. Like the other one, parking can be a challenge, so gotta keep that in mind. I ordered the double guava matcha latte, and it was good! You can definitely taste the matcha and the guava, and it complements each other well. I do wish the guava syrup came through a little stronger within the matcha, but that likely would've needed the extra $2 add-on. BUT, I would definitely ordered this drink again. I only ever tried this drink and their double matcha, and that was VERY good. Love a good double matcha moment. I also ordered their strawberry matcha, which is also great. It had a strong and rich matcha flavor, and the color is beautiful. There's also a nice amount of seating here, especially outside, which has a chill vibe and a nice view. read more
1 year ago
Banana matcha is back!!! But check their IG before coming, they'll update on their IG if they've run out of banana cream/topping. I'd rate their banana cream 5/5, but the matcha itself is only OK. I think it's because they have to make the drinks in batch, therefore the quality isn't as great. But if you love banana cream, this is the best spot for it in South Bay so far. Banana latte - coffee wasn't the greatest, I'd stick with the matcha. We went around 10:30am on a Saturday and the line was already long, roughly 15 min wait for the line + 15 min wait for drink. Parking can be limited, so check around the block. There was also an event playing during the weekend, with singers on stage and pastries for sale in tents. Ambiance was great and there was a definite community feeling. read more
The long line is totally worth the wait! Don't get discouraged because the line moves so quickly. Once I placed my order, I waited maybe three minutes. We didn't get any food because they were sold out of everything, but my friend and I ordered a guava matcha latte and a banana creme latte. They were amazing! Keep in mind their indoor seating area is closed for remodel, but there are tons of seats available outside. read more
1 year ago
The banana matcha here is truly one of the best. However, the regular matcha is a pass for me. It mostly just tastes like milk with a slight matcha flavor. For some reason, I think their other location has better matcha. The hojicha latte is more redeeming, but I still wish the flavor was stronger. The banana matcha is the only drink I would really come here for. Other than that, Cere tea would be my top choice for specialty matcha/hojicha drinks. Matcha latte: 1.5/5 Banana matcha: 4/5 Banana hojicha: 3.5/5 I wish they would implement ordering ahead of time, but I understand that would probably overwhelm the workers because of how popular Academic is right now. They now give you the option to send a text when your drink is ready which is nice. The wait has become quite long on the weekends, but I feel like it still moves pretty fast. Their indoor seating area is still undergoing renovations but there plenty of outdoor seating. read more
We grabbed a hot latte and an ice melon matcha. We've heard a lot about Academic and I was excited to try. However maybe we came on an off day as my coffee really didn't have any flavor and the matcha was just so-so. I am kinda bummed but will give them another try in the future. Pastry case available. Great indoor space for working and hanging out and a nice outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more
1 year ago
Heard some girls exciting chatting about Academic Coffee while at Santana Row, so decided to stop by! I hadn't heard of Academic Coffee before this, but seems like they're a really popular coffee shop in downtown SJ, specializing in Asian fusion flavors. I really wanted to try their banana cream, but unfortunately they were out when I went! I asked the workers there, and they said they tend to run out of banana cream at around 12-1pm on a weekday, and maybe 10-11am on weekends -- crazy! Academic Coffee is split into 2 rooms, there's the main coffee bar area with no real seating, and then an attached room that's full of 2 seater tables. Seems like a great and welcoming space for folks coming here to work or study, not so much a conversation space. There are some outdoor tables right outside the shop for those who want to chat outside -- it doesn't seem like a part of Academic Coffee, but it's a nice addition! I ordered a regular oatmilk latte, but would want to try both a banana cream coffee latte and banana cream matcha latte next time! The latte was good, but pretty normal. Would definitely not wait in line for it. As others have mentioned, the parking is tricky! They have only a few parking spots in their actual lot, otherwise it's just a lottery trying to find street parking. I gave it a high rating mostly because there is plenty of space to hang around, either inside or outside, and that's quite nice! Would come back! read more
My daughter bought me an iced banana espresso latte yesterday and it was delicious! Decided to go back this morning - the same, delicious! Whenever we wanted to try this place, there would always be a line and parking very scarce. That's the only drawback in the middle of the day. We were surprised to see beef chips ($15 each) so we got all 3 flavors. Opened up the Pho, and it does tastes like it! Lol read more
7 months ago
Miss the early days' seating... banana matcha lattes are three-fourths ice at this point. They didn't bring back the best lunar new year special - snake bite latte. Disappointing. read more
The matcha here is so good! The flavor is earthy, smooth, and rich but not too sweet. We ordered the banana cream matcha and strawberry matcha--both drinks were well balanced and delicious. The cafe is not spacious with limited seating so it's not an ideal place to study because it does get crowded quickly. The staff were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about their menu items--also very quick when making drinks! Parking can be tricky as there is not enough space behind the cafe and street parking can be difficult to find. Others may have to park at the mall and walk across the street to get to the cafe! read more
5 months ago
I love love Academic Coffee. Everytime I come in I'm greeted by super enthusiastic workers. My favorite is the Banana Matcha! Although the regular is just as good. My commute is about 15 minutes but I'm very willing to make the drive. It has a cute little back area with some seats. It's a little small but if you get a seat it is great! A worker was very kind to me as my card declined and all I had was cash and she was determined to get me the drink. She was very nice. I had just had my baby and having a hard day read more
One of my top 3 spots for matcha! The taste is smooth and creamy, I would go here so much more often if I was closer! I highly recommend the strawberry matcha, the strawberry is very prominent but doesn't overpower the matcha. This place has a lot of seating outside and would make a perfect morning date spot! read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
4.5 stars. Very flavorful matcha lattes! The milk didn't completely over power the matcha and the honey flavor was very subtle. I wish there was a stronger honey taste, but the drink was still pretty tasty. The banana cream matcha latte is pretty good if you're a fan of bananas. The texture of the cream is perfect and the banana flavor is strong. Lots of outdoor seating and there were a few tables indoor where people were doing work. read more
I was in the area and remembered a coworker telling me about this place because I love Hojicha. Their banana Hojicha latte didn't fail me! So good! I missed the building though, as there's no sign from the street. And actually, no big sign on the store front either. Just followed the crowd of people. read more
Pretty tough to find parking. They have a few spots for parking, but it is typically full. Went around 2:45pm on a Sunday and there was a long line out the door. They were also out of the melon syrup and matcha cream when we came. Ordered the banana cream matcha latte ($8.50) and the regular matcha latte w/ simple syrup. The regular matcha latte doesn't come sweetened so make sure to ask if you want it sweet. These were good drinks, but I do think the banana does overpower the matcha so if you want a stronger matcha flavored drink just get the regular matcha latte! read more
8 months ago
What a wonderful surprise, u didn't realize they had opened a second location. It's very nice and ample inside, compared to the original location. There's also a nice grassy area outside. Service was great. Strawberry matcha was delicious! read more
I've come twice in the last week because it's just THAT GOOD. I got the matcha banana latte both times. The first couple of sips I was like "Ok, it's a regular matcha" but once I mixed the banana cream it was delicious. I like that they have different milk options: whole, almond and oat. I prefer almond myself which is what I got the first time but the second time they ran out so I got whole milk instead. They also have pastries but both times I came most of them were already gone. They have a small parking lot that fills up quickly (especially on weekends) and street parking. They also have a beautiful outside seating area with lots of shade where people do some work on their laptops. Cute walking area with a community garden nearby. Inside the cafe itself is pretty small. There is a bar to sit at. On a Saturday I waited about 20 minutes and on Monday I waited about 10 minutes. This is a popular matcha spot and I can see why. Would recommend coming here and checking out this cafe. Located right across Valley Fair read more
1 year ago
I've been to their DTSJ location a few times since it's close to my gym, but this was my first time trying their matcha drinks, and I'm obsesssssssssed. This is a newer location that opened right across from Valley Fair Mall on Winchester. Just a heads up: parking is a struggle... only a few spots out front and they're limited to 30 minutes. I'd recommend street parking or parking in a nearby shopping complex and walking over. Quick service, they have plenty of outdoor seating (usually has cute indoor seating, but noticed today that indoor seating is temporarily closed while undergoing renovations). K let's talk about the drinks. I got their iced honey matcha latte with oat and it was so good. The color alone tells you it's premium quality, and the flavor backs it up. They use wildflower honey, which adds this lovely, floral sweetness that I really enjoyed. Their banana cream matcha latte is BACK, so RUN DON'T WALK. I've heard it sells out fast, so definitely try to come earlier in the day if you wanna snag one. read more
Super cute spot near Valley Fair mall. They have a small lot that is one way in/out. But there is plenty of parking on the street nearby. Great outdoor space for hanging out with a drink in nice weather. Tuesday just afternoon they had steady customers but no crazy line. Drinks made to order and they came out reasonably fast. Great menu options. I had my intention set to try the Matcha Melon drink from some IG posts. I had pretty high expectations going in. Gotta say - I was not disappointed!! The combo of the matcha and the melon is DIVINE! Very refreshing summer vibes with a nice caffeine boost. I will have to come back for another as it is delicious! read more
1 year ago
I came to Academic Coffee on a Tuesday around 2PM after hearing they were bringing their banana matcha back permanently. There were only 2 people in front of me and I got my drink within 5 mins! The banana matcha here is probably one of my favorites now. Although next time I would get less ice since the regular ice makes the drink super watery after half an hour or so. I'll definitely be back for the banana matcha! Also, I got pretty lucky with parking but there are only 10 spots on the side. I would recommend waiting for someone to come out or to park on the street! read more
Aesthetically pleasing. I got the Hojicha banana latte which is good as well as the service. The only problem is parking. You have street parking and a limited parking for guest. You can park across the street by Wells Fargo and walk across. read more
Their matcha is that girl. They're known for the banana cream one but also do seasonal ones like melon and guava in the summertime. My husband is obsessed with the melon double matcha and is hoping it comes back later this year. Tried the banana cream recently and it was good, worthy of the hype. Not too banana-y and I loved the cookie crumbs on top. They've also expanded a bit from last time I went and had more seating at this location. Overall, I am a fan and am happy this was my first matcha of the year! read more
parking is tough so be prepared! we just parked in another plaza and walked over haha i think academic's matcha is just okay. maybe my issue is more with the oat milk than it is the other components? i Hate oatly but i knew that going into it ... the cream top itself is good and the matcha tastes.. fine but the taste of oatly just ruined it for me unfortunately. def just opt for whole milk and a lactaid if you're just lactose and don't have a dairy allergy LOL americano was pretty standard! shot wasn't burnt or underextracted or anything but it was like $5 ..... overall exp just very okay. service was nice tho! i just don't think it was for me sadly read more
3 months ago
The banana matcha was delicious. I had the hot version and it tasted amazing. Natural flavor and generous amount of the banana cream. This location has a lot of outdoor seating. Definitely recommend and would return! read more
This is a great spot to enjoy a coffee outside. They were doing construction on the interior of the cafe so there wasn't any interior seating. However, it was a super nice day out so I got to enjoy some sun and a tasty iced matcha with friends. I ordered the strawberry matcha latte which was delicious- not too sweet, and the matcha was very smooth and delicious. read more
This was my first time at this particular Santa Clara location, I had only been to their original San Jose location, which is kind of hard to find parking at times, so I thought this one would be easier. I didn't know there was this little side street within the complex of new housing development so I actually missed the driveway and circled around the block! Lol I'm glad I looked it up before, because I got a little loss going off of my maps. Once I got inside, they had a cute little entrance away and a quieter area for people to use as a workspace. My friend and I sat outside as we enjoyed our lattes, and as the sun rose, and it got warmer, we noticed the two bay windows pull open like garage doors , and automatically open the glass all the way up! I really should've taken a video. It looks so cool! Lol. I love all the different savory and sweet pastries. They offer here as well as their unique snacks and specialty drinks! I ordered a cold brew pan, coffee and my yogi friend got a cinnamon sugar. Something latte that tasted like this Mexican candy. We know she got it with oat milk and loved it! We actually both liked each other drinks so we were very impressed! There's also a beautiful near nearby , and a little park you could walk in. I just wish there was more shade since it was rather hot, but the scenery is very relaxed in a park setting!! we will definitely be back again!! read more
1 year ago
One of the loveliest strawberry matcha lattes I've ever had! I've heard only good things about Academic Coffee and they absolutely delivered! I'm usually not the biggest fan of strawberry matcha lattes since they tend to be pretty sweet. This one was just right! Their matcha was thick, creamy, and a bit more bitter than I'm used to. Paired with a sweet strawberry puree (with real strawberry bits inside!), this combo was perfection. Not too sweet, nice bitterness from the matcha, and splashes of sweetness and brightness from the strawberries. Highly recommend! This location is across the street from Valley Fair, so the area is quite busy. There are a few parking spots in the lot out front if you're lucky enough to grab a spot. Otherwise, there is residential parking nearby. The interior is on the cozier side with only a few inside tables. However, there are outdoor seating (and loitering haha) spaces as well! read more
3 months ago
The drinks are great here! i'd definitely come back when I'm in the area again. I like the iced matcha lattes a lot with ceremonial grade matcha read more
Finally got around to trying this place. Let me start with the parking, it's super limited. For how popular it is, you'd think there'd be a parking lot or at least better street parking. I almost left because I couldn't find a spot. The shop itself is pretty tiny. There's just a small bench inside to wait on while they make your drink, but there's a good amount of seating outside, which helps. The person working there wasn't the friendliest, could've at least cracked a smile. I got the strawberry matcha latte, which was actually pretty good, and I also tried the pandan espresso, which I liked even more. They've got some interesting flavor combos, so I definitely want to go back and try a few more. read more
Came to try their seasonal melon matcha (5/5) and I loved it! I got the melon double matcha, which just means it's Matcha with some Matcha cream foam on top. When mixed in, the matcha cream foam makes the drink really creamy and yummy. I love that you could both taste the flavors of the melon (kind of almost cantaloupe-y), without compromising the taste of the matcha at all. The drink was also perfectly sweet without any modifications. My friend got the melon Matcha without the cream on top, and I preferred my drink. If you like your Matcha super creamy I definitely recommend getting the double Matcha. Parking is a little bit tricky here, there's a small lot with a few spaces dedicated to the café. There's also street parking and the mall is right across the street if you wanted to do that. Inside the café, there's a few small tables where I saw people doing work, but the outdoor area is really nice and open, a great outdoor space to sit or walk around after ordering your drink. They also have pastries! Drinks came out in less than five minutes and service was really friendly. I'll definitely be back to try more of their seasonal items! read more
1 year ago
I'm here for the banana drinks! The banana cream pie latte hot. I didn't realize you could get a cream top for a hot drink but it's what the barista said he liked and it's my favorite. The matcha banana cream pie is also good. Drinks come out pretty quickly and pastries are from SF's The Neighborhood bakery. You can't go wrong with any of the pastries from here. I just saw on IG they are taking the banana cream drinks off the menu after April insert shock emoji face. I'll definitely stop by before it's gone. There is a huge room dedicated for seating but only 6-7 parking spots. There's street parking on the residential street if you don't mind walking a little bit. The café is situated next to a large outdoor garden, if you wanted to just sit and enjoy the views. Pretty cool spot to check out. If there was a better parking situation I'd definitely come more often. read more
This is a popular spot for coffee and matcha drinks. There is no parking lot. It is located across the street from Valley Fair Shopping Center, so it is a very busy area, and the street parking is limited. There is a fairly small menu; I did not see hot chocolate on it. My husband had a matcha latte and he said it was very good. I had a strawberry/guava pastry that looked a bit like a hand-held pie. It was good, maybe a bit light on filling and on sugar. I would have liked to see a greater variety of pastries available. Not long ago, my daughter brought home a pistachio pastry that was delicious; they did not have it on this occasion. read more
As an avid banana cream matcha fan, I had to come here and try the drink myself since I've been seeing the hype. We came around 11 AM on a Sunday and there was a line, as expected. As we were waiting in line, one of the workers came out and offered samples of two of their drinks, which was nice. It took about 15-20 minutes before we could order, and our drinks came out within 5 minutes after that. So, despite how busy they were, service was pretty quick and staff were friendly. It looks pretty small inside with a bench near the entrance and some stools at the pickup counter, but there's a second room with an entire seating area designed to do some work/studying or simply to hang out. Parking is pretty tough since the lot is tiny. I had high hopes for this drink and it did not disappoint. They use real bananas in the cream so it doesn't taste artificial. The cream is nice and thick but I wished there was just a tad bit more cream. The banana doesn't overpower the matcha, but the matcha could be stronger. Not sure what the bits at the top are but they add a nice touch. Overall, the drink is pretty solid and comparable to the banana matcha lattes that I've had in OC. If I was craving a banana matcha latte while in the bay, I'd come back here. read more
14 days ago
1 year ago
I been going to academic coffee since they first opened in dtsj so I was excited to see one open up by the Santana Row area. This is to review their double melon matcha: 4/5 - I felt like this the baby of honeydew milk tea and a matcha latte, so take that as you will. It was pretty good, but I don't think I liked it as much as the banana cream latte because it just wasn't as creamy tasting. They increased the matcha powder in this drink - but honestly I didn't taste a difference in terms of matcha strength. I do have to say that they have some of my favorite matcha in the bay so the matcha base alone is very yum! The real question is would I get this drink again? Hmm maybe, but I think I rather stick to their normal matcha drink, it just wasn't as addictive as the banana matcha which I can't forget. HOWEVER I do think everyone should try this drink because I think it's a very unique flavor. read more
I checked out Academic coffee hoping to try the guava matcha was disappointed to find it is only offered Thurs-Sun. The matcha options all looked too rich so I tried a coffee drink. The piloncillo latte sounded interesting however the coffee flavor was lacking and unfortunately I was disappointed. I would maybe try the matcha if I was in the area again, but don't recommend the coffee. Seating and parking is sparse but the vibes inside were nice! read more
location right outside Valley Fair: No more banana pudding special :(... But the Double matcha melon special was amazing! Matcha was very green and melon flavor was present but not too overwhelming imo. Pretty standard portion for price which includes tax which is a pleasant surprise. I got and would recommend less sweetness (or maybe even no sweetness) because it's decently sweetened from the melon. Awesome pastries here sourced from reputable bakeries in the area including Stan's donuts. Service is standard for a cafe. Good amount of seating indoors and outdoors since it's next to a residential area and park. Free wifi and saw a good amount of people studying here. However, parking is pretty limited in this area across from the building entrance and street side. You might have to park far out and walk haha I'd go again to get no sweetness or try the standard drinks. read more
ok... I get the hype! always get excited visiting the South Bay because there's so many matcha options tried the strawberry matcha and the guava matcha - both were delish! the matcha was extremely well balanced. perfect amount of sweetness and not overly milky. I would come back! note that there was a pretty long line but overall took 20-25 mins to order and get our drinks. read more
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70 N Winchester Blvd
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