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    Avid Coffee

    4.0 (416 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Matcha latte art!
    Christina U.

    Avid always seems to be busy-and for good reason! Their pastries are delicious, their drinks are made to order and the space is bright and lively! A nice neighborhood coffee spot!

    Honey vanilla latte
    Rosuna S.

    Avid coffee is a local favorite. My go-to is their honey vanilla latte (locally sourced). The place is very spacious and has great lighting. It's a great place to study at & hangout. I also love going there because the location is surrounded by other places like boudin, bagel shop, shake shack & more, so I can always get food to eat after getting my coffee.

    Breakfast sandwich w Avocado
    Annie K.

    This place was packed coming in around 10:30am. Every table and bar seat was taken with no cycling out, the peeps are there to stay. Maybe this is the happening place to be in the area on the weekend. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Girl taking our order helped us understand what was in the breakfast sandwich and egg burrito. The breakfast sandwich is a fritta- the bread was a bit too think for my liking. U can add avocado or bacon. I really liked the egg breakfast burrito. Alot of egg and tater tots and not too dry. I liked added the extra salsa on the side but had to ask for this- and they r busy so dunno if i was an exception. They also have cholula sauce. My matcha is not ceremonial but hot matcha latte with oatmilk was good and comforting. U can add honey urself. We also got coffee and he said he was more light but good, not that strong but not sure if it was just a light roast. Overall would recommend a stop by!

    Breakfast sandwich with bacon and pesto
    William O.

    There are many great coffee shops in Sonoma County that are locally owned and operated. Avid has several locations, but their Montgomery Village location is my favorite. It's such big, bright space that feels very inviting. The service is really great here and they make wonderful food and drinks. I love the coffee and the pastries here, but my favorite thing are their breakfast sandwiches. Their basic breakfast sandwich has an egg and spinach frittata, a white cheddar, and comes on an English muffins. I am not one who loves English muffins, but their English muffin is an exception. It's soft, and doughy in an almost bagel like texture. I added bacon and their pesto to the sandwich and the combination was perfect. My wife got their spicy breakfast sandwich, which adds a spicy sauce. She also added their onions, which are pickled. So so good. My only criticism would be that they should actually say on their menu that the onions come pickled. If I ordered the onions I might assume they would come differently. This is a wonderful, local establishment! Come check them out!

    Dominic K.

    Great coffee shop. Tons of indoor and outdoor seating. They have seriously good matchas, coffees and other drinks. The baked goods are top notch. The only ding I would give them is the breakfast sandwiches are kinda mid. Staff are stellar!

    Coffee for sale. And Waldo here
    Amanda F.

    Great neighborhood coffee shop. We like to support local so we went a little out of our way to avoid Starbucks and get coffee here. The place has lots of parking and is very spacious. It's clean and has good lighting. There were a couple customers enjoying their coffee and working inside the store but most people took their order to go. They have a water station , free WiFi and a gender neutral bathroom stall. They sell their coffee beans! They also have a selection of pastries. Menu is good, just like any coffee shop. Got an Americano and was out the door. Fast, friendly service, clean shop. Thank you!

    Karen L.

    Visit if you have some extra time on your hands. Avid coffee has a following in this area and because of this, a drink order placed at the counter may take a while; on some mornings Ive waited 20+ minutes for a simple Americano. The options are limited in this neighborhood so it's a busy place on a daily basis during the morning and early afternoon hours. That being said, they serve one of the best gluten free muffins I've ever had and the coffee is pretty good. In addition to coffee and tea drinks, you can order some fresh baked pastries along with a few more hearty breakfast options such as avocado or salmon lox on toast. The yogurt parfait is served with house made granola which is a solid option.

    Honey Bee Latte
    Robert C.

    Coffee is always great? Nice that they have a location up here is Santa Rosa, the folks here are awesome worth a stop. They had a honey Bee Latte it was so good. And the basic drip is well amazing.. come on in.

    Cheri H.

    Probably my favorite coffee shop in the area. The Montgomery Village location is very popular and wait times can be extended. I usually order online for pickup. Most of the tables are usually full and they don't turn over quickly. They have a set standard offering of coffee drinks with a few featured seasonal options. I love to try their fun new creations. In February they had a chocolate biscotti latte that had a mini biscotti on top. So cute and was delicious. The coffee shop also offers a menu of breakfast & lunch. They have a salted chocolate chip cookie that is amazing that I end up buying almost every time I'm there (no will power). Their coffee's are ethically & sustainably sourced. I like to buy their coffee beans, so I can brew coffee at home. Quality is very high. All and all a great place for coffee and a bit of food.

    Cappuccino
    Hong N.

    This place is a great spot to study or read while enjoying a cup of coffee! Or even a coffee date, hehehe. There are plenty of parking space~ The Baristas are nice and sweet!

    Mary V.

    Love Avid Coffee! Was in the neighborhood this afternoon so had to stop by to grab a bag of beans. Love the bright, light, and clean interior - so inviting. As are the staff! The line was short but they were still pretty busy around 1pm on a weekday - looks like lots of folks make this their second or third place, for remote working and/or meetings. This Avid location offers lots of indoor and outdoor seating, and much of it was occupied. Love to see them thriving! I grabbed my Furlong beans from the pretty wall. Each bag comes with a cup of complimentary black coffee. Nice touch. Thanks Avid! Look forward to enjoying my beans at home, and to trying more of your menu items on a future visit.

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    Laura A.

    This coffee shop in Montgomery Village is very good. We've been here on several visits to Santa Rosa. The lattes are tasty. They have filtered water, which you serve yourself either in a paper cup or a metal cup. The staff were friendly and explained their daily pastries. Not sure about all of the pastries but the daily scone is made at Red Bird bakery, one we like in Santa Rosa, but baked in-house. The scone was exceptional. This place has a good vibe and the windows make it feel airy inside.

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    2 years ago

    Their breakfast sandwich was better than their coffee. Got their pumpkin latte. Coffee was weak and tasted watered down.

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    7 months ago

    I love their coffee and their customer service. Wish there were more of them around. I think we had one in Sebastopol but they closed down.

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    I'm going to stop using this coffee house - the through put is so slow - these most people working don't even care - it's sad

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    A cute place to have a smooth coffee. The staff was very attentive and welcoming. I will be beck, and I will be trying the food.

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    This is my favorite coffee spot in town. It's so good and you can tell by how busy it always is. Also the matcha latte is amazing here

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    Really cute place, just super busy so the lines can be very long. Be prepared to wait.

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    I could not look past the flies in the pastry case. Ordered a coffee and had to pass on any bakery items.

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    Smoked Willie Bird chicken and butternut squash hash with eggs and jalapeño aioli.
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    Found this place as I was searching for cafes who sold matcha on Yelp. The matcha seemed promising…read moreafter looking through the photos so my boyfriend and I headed over. It was my first time in this area of Santa Rosa. There's a small parking lot in the back. We walked in and the space was decorated so nicely though there's not a lot of seating indoors. I can imagine how busy this place can get on a sunny day since there's lots of tables and chairs outside. We weren't greeted by the person working, just met with silence. We stood looking at the menu on the wall while the barista stood waiting for us to order. I didn't see the "special" matchas I found through the photos on Yelp then finally noticed that there was a special menu flat on the counter. I think it would be helpful if the special drinks were easier for customers to see. We both ordered then waited for our drinks. While we waited I thought I would go to the restroom, but unfortunately when I checked it was out of order. Don't get confused and go into the "employees only" door! Once we received our drinks, I was glad to see the color of both our matchas were a nice shade of green. The drinks itself were way too sweet and I could barely taste the matcha. To note, this was better than a Starbucks matcha -- it just wasn't our cup of tea. It was good to try but personally, we are not coming back.

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    I've always loved Brew and can't believe I've never written a review! I use to come here a lot to…read morestudy or write papers when I was attending the JC. It provides the perfect atmosphere for studying and not having a feeling of being rushed. This past weekend, my husband suggested we check out a cafe we haven't been to for breakfast. I mentioned Brew even though I have been there. He took a look at their social and menu and thought it looked pretty good! We very much enjoyed slowing down for a moment while enjoying our breakfast burrios and mochas. I love having my coffee in an actual mug when I'm staying at a cafe for a bit. It's just a nice cozy touch. The breakfast burritos were good but they could be mixed a little better. It was very sectioned by egg, cheese, potato and bacon. Like each bite only had one. Layering might help this but the flavor was still amazing! Brew is known for being welcoming to everyone and that has never changed. We love the environment and the service they provide!

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