Overall: decent offerings and great location for a lowkey weekend brunch. They have the standard small coffeeshop fare (crepes, pastries, coffee, tea), for about the same prices as other shops in the area. Nothing super special about it. Food, 2/5: I got the iced Cop Car (espresso + dark and white chocolate), and I do have to say it was a lot sweeter than I expected from a coffee-based drink (tasted more like a hot chocolate than anything else, honestly). My friend got the Mexican mocha, which was pretty solid and not nearly as sweet. The strawberry Nutella crepe was just that, a kind of soggy crepe with too much Nutella and somewhat melted whipped cream on the side. Location, 4/5: the plaza this place is located in is usually half filled at most, so finding parking is awesomely easy, even at 11 am on a Sunday (which is when we went). Service, 4/5: this is a "order at the counter, then seat yourself" kind of a place. The people manning the counter are pretty nice and friendly, but there were so few waitstaff actually bringing out plates of food... the two who were working there looked really rushed most of the time. read more

Blvd Coffee - Strawberry Nutella crepe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Cute place, a little pricey and food takes a long time. Took over a half an hour for one egg ham and cheese croissant sandwich. The croissant was burned when it came out and there was no ham on it. I wish they had more gluten free options. They had one gluten free muffin but were sold out at 10am on a Saturday. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Prices were raised from $8 to $13, how did 8% inflation result in 50% increase in price. Why should we patronize this cafe!!!! read more

This place is in a huge lot with lots of other food places. So, ample parking around. Located in a nice corner and has a casual and local vibe to it. It has a cute bakery in the corner with Santa Cruz boardwalk canvas too. Nice place to hangout with friends for a long time or get a book to read while sipping coffee, having nice alone time. Ok, here comes the main one: FOOOOD! I would have given 5 stars for just Cafe Carmelita, Cop car and brownie crepe. But, others meh! Not so much! Hubby tried seasonal veggies with omelette, and it was bland without any salt or spice. Border bagel and latte were ok. But, hot chocolate was so bad, it tasted like hot milk. It didn't have chocolate or sugar. So, hands down one of the worst hot chocolates ever. But, cafe carmelita was heaven and cop car plus brownie crepe were awesome. So, 3 stars overall! And I want to come back here just for coffee and not brunch this time. read more

Blvd Coffee - Cafe Carmelita (5/5), Hot Chocolate(1/5), Cop car(5/5), Latte (2/5) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Employees are outstanding Service is always spot on Very friendly environment Food and beverages are always fresh and tasty The prices are very reasonable for what you are served Convenient neighborhood place small business not a franchise chain. Owner takes pride is his establishment read more

Very slow service on a Saturday, but they were few people at the kitchen and I spoke with one of the baritas and told me that level of crowd only happens on Saturdays. It was actually an awesome discovery after getting my car fixed at Nissan nearby. I checked on Yelp for a coffee shop (that was not the usual chain) and Blvd Coffee popped up. I would have never gone to that strip mall if it wasn't because I found it on Yelp, so thanks! It is a very spacious, warm and cozy coffee shop, with different ambiances. We sat at a table by the window. The table was nicely decorated with vintage style coffee posters to get you in the mood. This is the house of the naked latte (I asked the barista and is the way they prepare it:). I heard 'Carmelita'! and got so excited because that was my childhood name! In here it is a drink with coffee and caramel (sweeet!). They have also Mexican mocha and a broad variety of other drinks, sandwiches and crepes. The only thing I did not like (other than the long wait) was that they were entering via the customers door big boxes of croissants from Costco. I honestly prefer to be lied or not know that they are from Costco. Not that i don't like them, it is that from a coffee shop I expect they have more custom made stuff. They had other sweets that came from stores in Los Gatos, which gives the customer that feeling of boutique and not warehouse. read more

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I live within a mile of this coffee shop and pay them a visit at least once a week after picking up my son from school. I generally order a Cubano and my son likes the plain croissant. Today the crossiant was not fresh at all - on the very edge of going bad. I threw it away. But before doing so I told the young lady at the counter that it must not be served to other customers. And I made it clear I didn't want my money back. I was extremely concerned about the response I got. She said something general about their crossiant being baked fresh every morning. I said that while that may be true, mine definitely came from a bad batch. She ignored my complaint. I love this place, but what kind of cafe ignores customer complaints about food that is not safe to eat? read more

Good coffee, try the carmelita if you're looking for a treat! Plenty of seating, good place to work out of but it can get pretty loud. Their baked goods are delicious too. Their service is fast, lots of employees behind the counter. read more

After visiting my first isolation (float) tank experience (same plaza/few doors down) I walked out side to a intoxicating smell that I couldn't resist. I've already had a cup of coffee earlier in the morning but when in Rome amirite? This place was a gem. I ordered a regular Latte with a breakfast sandwich. It really hit the spot. I actually never knew about this spot and I've pretty much been all over the Bay Area for coffee. I highly recommend checking this spot and getting both food and coffee. And come early and on an off day, it gets quite popular. It's been awhile since I've been here, i think it's time I check it out again. read more

Blvd Coffee - Regular Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here on a Monday morning at my friend's recommendation. I ordered a double cinnamon twist to go, and I was disappointed with the drink. It had a generous amount of cinnamon, but still tasted bland and lacked sweetness and coffee flavor. It was mostly cinnamon milk, with too much cinnamon. At first it was an alright drink, but towards the end, you get giant mouthfuls of grainy cinnamon. The shop itself is large, with a variety of seating options, looks like a nice place to meet up with a friend. There were a lot of people and many were eating crepes or sandwiches, which did look good. There is a decent variety of items in the menu, I would perhaps come back to try a different drink and a crepe. read more

Came in here for a quick bite to eat and some coffee after a hike. The coffee was good and actually if you aren't a huge coffee drinker but want to try to ease yourself in to coffee get the cinnamon twist with oatmilk. Additionally the sandwich was good I would recommend the panini over the sandwich personally. Definitely would come back to try their other coffee drinks. read more

Blvd Coffee - Cinnamon Twist & Turkey Avocado Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

A word comes to mind: filthy. It's really kinda cruddy and sad. Zero vibe and the coffee and food are mid.

My beloved espresso machine was sent to service and I knew it might be a "rough week" if I don't find a good coffee shop in the neighborhood. Finding this place was a breath of fresh air! They know how to make a proper cappuccino and it tastes awesome! I am a fan and will be back even now when my coffee machine has returned. This place has a great vibe and you meet a lot of regulars which are your friendly neighbors! read more

This afternoon, I was searching for some liquid calories. I turned into this strip mall and saw signs for either coffee or a shake, I opted for the first one, the latter was full of teenagers. I've been to the Los Gatos location. Their coffee and sandwiches were good. Today, I ordered a Mexican Coffee. Just what I needed...perfect amounts of mocha, caffeine, sweetness, etc! Pleasant service, comfy couches, lots of seats, not too loud, cool ceiling fans...if you choose to stay awhile. I took mine to go. It tasted good all the way home! read more

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Passed by this coffee shop numerous times and finally popped on by. There were quite a number of people on a late Saturday morning, the outdoor seating was almost full and line out the door. Having a pup, I tried to order online through their QR code, but did not find any iced coffees available nor would my order go through. As the line died down, I was able to order their iced coffee which was decent. read more

I am a regular at their popular LG location and was happy to see this location when I was driving by recently. I am not a coffee drinker but I do like their hot chocolate and their crepes are great. Stop by and support a locally owned business. read more

This coffee shop is my new favorite recent discovery. This coffee shop is located off of Meridian and Redmond, away from the busier streets in the Almaden Valley. There is plenty of parking available and you can conveniently drop by the grocery store, bank, or gas station before or afterwards. Upon walking in, the place is very clean with plenty of seating and tables for studying, conversation, or just enjoying a cup of coffee. They have a menu with plenty of specialty coffees and delicious food. I decided to just get a drip coffee which was self-serve and shared a strawberry Nutella crepe with a friend. The coffee was hot and delicious and the small size was a lot bigger than I thought! They have 2-3 different drip coffees with sugar, milk, and half and half available in the back. The crepe was delicious and a perfect size for two people! I will definitely be back! read more

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We love this place. We are here almost every week. It has such a cozy vibe and the food is good too. We love their ice tea and coffee and just overall enjoy the ambiance. Highest recommendation! read more

One of my favorite coffee places of all time. They have the coffee standards but also a really nice specialty coffee menu - I usually order one of those. Lots of space to sit. A simple but delicious menu, spanning from muffins to crepes. Helpful and friendly staff. A cozy place. read more

Solid brunch place with a good variety of options. They forget our order almost every time we go there so if it's taking a while go up to the counter and check. Most of the employees are high schoolers. Recommend the crepes and iced mocha read more

1. Nice ambience 2. Ample of parking lots 3. Great and nice baristas 4. They have awesome power breakfast and good au lait 5. Lots of couch to hang out and relax read more

Blvd Coffee - Cubana coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Disappointed. I don't think there is a manager here hardly ever. Waited for forever for my drink yesterday while the other two employees ate and drank behind the barista read more

Blvd Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Humberto, I was impressed with the care and service you showed to my last review. When you deal with people, it's imperfect and you don't always get the best from your people. What matters is how you respond to situations, and you stepped up. I appreciate not only that you took the time to reach out personally to me, but also that you personally addressed it on my next visit. You've definitely won me as a customer and I look forward to my next Cubano and meeting the other dog owners. Thank you! read more

I absolutely love Blvd Coffee and often go to the one on Los Gatos Almaden! I haven't been to this location in a while because it's further from my home but I had a great experience! The cashier, Grant, was super welcoming and answered all of our questions about the menu! He was very kind and respectful! The coffee was delicious! I highly recommend checking this location out because it's super cute inside and larger than the one on Los Gatos Almaden (although that one is great too!) read more

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Been going here regularly since it's opened, great food and coffee with homey and rustic ambience! Perfect place to relax and study or hangout. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating, couches too! Workers are very friendly and provide great service. read more

Blvd Coffee - inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

If you like caramel and vanilla flavors, go for the Carmelita (iced or hot)! Cop car is also good if you're in the mood for something kinda chocolate-y read more

Had a hard time finding this place because the sign says "Roasting", not "Blvd Coffee". I needed a place to work out of for a bit, and this place was perfect! They had plenty of seating and a few outlets to plug in my laptop. There had some really tasty-looking drink options, and I went with the Mexican mocha. Literally the BEST I have ever had. They had some food items (crepes, salads, etc) and fresh baked goodies. I didn't try any, so I can't speak to if they were good or not. This place is super out of my way, so I'm not sure if I'll be back, but I would definitely recommend it to anybody who lives in the area! read more

Blvd Coffee - Best Mexican mocha ever! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This was a little hidden gem in south San Jose. Really good coffee (I got the Mexican Mocha). The sourdough was superb, great for the veggie sandwich. The Italian garden crepe was good too, loved the pesto!! read more

Blvd Coffee - The Italian Garden Crepe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Everytime I come here I'm reminded why I should have just gone to Starbucks instead. When this location first opened in like 2018 it had amazing customer service, consistent drinks and food, and very quick service. Now it's quite the opposite- the drinks are very inconsistent- the Carmelita tastes different every time I order it- why? The customer service is horrible- the workers are either old and rude or 16 years old and have no idea what's going on. They need a better system in place for picking up drink orders- they never ask for my name or give me a number when I order a drink so it's always a big guessing game on whether or not it's my drink at the bar. Used to be a lot better- seems like it needs overall better management/training. read more

Nice little spot to grab coffee on a lazy Sunday. Happy to have it so close by. I'll be honest, the coffee is fine but not spectacular (we're from Seattle, so..), and they use mass produced Oregon Chai which is a total bummer, but it's a really nice spot to go and sit outside to feel some semblance of normal during covid. Will definitely be back often. Glad this place is making it through. read more

Their crepes are amazing and customer service is unmatched, definitely will be coming back :) read more

Blvd Coffee - Strawberry Nutella Crepe Black Iced tea with Mango & Strawberry Syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm so happy that there is a Blvd Coffee closer to home. I love the Los Gatos location too. I overheard one of the Los Gatos customers talk about this location so I had to check it out. Came to study one morning with my boyfriend and we both agreed we'd come back. He ordered the Cubano and I tried the cop car iced. Both are great selections! read more

Blvd Coffee - The Cubano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I like the Cubano a lot. I also had one of the mocha drinks, but 16 oz is a lot and that's the smallest they have for a mocha.

CAVEAT: While I do give this 5 stars on the premise of its food and ambiance, if you're coming here to study or work, this spot probably is not for you. The WiFi and outlets here are limited. If you want to work here, prepare to be offline and with your screen fully dimmed down. That being said, he place is PERFECT for having a conversation without devices, something I think we sorely need these days. WITH THAT SAID: I had my first cup of Cuban coffee (the Cubano) here and it was the most delicious caffeinated drink I've ever had. The combination of condensed milk and rich espresso creates for an incredibly smooth sip. The coffee is like all the good smells of a coffee shop in one cup -- without the acrid or sour taste of poorly roasted or sourced beans. I enjoyed every sip and it got me JUICED up. Too bad there wasn't enough WiFi for me to direct that energy into any work I had on me. Lesson learned, next time I will come more prepared with books and paper assignments. read more

Came early in the morning for breakfast and was greeted by the friendly staff members! I ordered a mocha and a banana Nutella crepe! It was delicious! I loved the crepe, it was huge I couldn't even finish it. But I would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu! read more

Blvd Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I hesitated on writing this review as I have had good experiences in the past with Blvd Coffee and as a local smaller coffee shop I was hoping to be supportive with my business, however, I feel that it is fair that I share my most recent experience. I called the store to place an order for our schools Teacher and Staff Appreciation celebration a week in advance as the order was for 90 people for coffee. I was given the owners phone number since he was not there and called to speak with him. We spoke twice, once to ask if it was a possibility to place that large of an order and then we spoke again to go over the details since he was not able to write down the order during our initial call. I appreciated that he even suggested how much coffee to order for the group as well as suggestions on how to use the leftover coffee (put it in a plastic jug and use it for iced coffee). Morning of our event we went to pick up the order and the store did not have any idea of what we were talking about and did not have our order. I called the owner and he said he would call the store and get back to me. Once he called me back all he said to me was that I had not confirmed my order so they did not have it available. I understand that things happen but I find it very unprofessional that he did not own up to his mistake as I HAD confirmed with him and that he did not offer any sort of solution. So we were put in an unfortunate spot at the last minute as we were getting coffee for our teachers and staff and getting coffee for 90 people last minute is not easy. This was a very disappointing experience and I hope that this does not happen to any future customers and it has put a bad taste in my mouth for a once loved local coffee shop. PS....thank you Peets Coffee on Blossom Hill for saving the day! read more

I ordered a turkey panini and I got a tiny sandwich with hardly any spinach or turkey, no pesto and no tomato. And the bread wasn't fully toasted. I am disappointed to think someone took $15 and intentionally served an incomplete sandwich. They didn't care about me as a customer at all. I will never order from here again. read more

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Honestly don't know why I continue to go to this unorganized and unfriendly coffee shop. Poor customer service poor and they didn't not enjoy what they do. read more

Blvd coffee has two locations one in Los Gatos and one here in Almaden area. I'm not often in this area so haven't made a point to head this way but now that I've tried their coffee drinks, menu items, and atmosphere I am pretty impressed. One thing I've realized over the years is the laid back style coffee shops are slowly disappearing to more modern looking limited seating spaces where you get good drinks but they are not places you feel comfortable enough to hang out for a while. Blvd is for sure not one of those places. You basically feel like you are in someone's living room with multiple leather couches surrounded by couch chairs to relax in. They also have coffee tables to place your food and drinks computers etc. At at the same time you also have both bar seating and regular tables to sit if you are more in a rush or just want to do some office work. Either way it's has a nice combination feel of being both dates and modern at the same time. The menu of drinks are very similar to what you find at other coffee shops but they do specialize in other unique drinks. One of them is a drink called The Cubano which is basically a concentration of expresso and heavy cream. Usually when they talk cream it usually means they cannot accommodate a non dairy person like me but at Blvd they will make this with any type of alternative mylk they have. This drink has a bit of sugar added but doesn't taste sweet. The vegan version is not as creamy but still good if you like a smooth but more concentrated coffee drink as its it's like 1/2 expresso 1/2 cream/milk in a smaller sized cup. Other drinks they have that are a bit different than your standard fare is one called cinnamon twist where they whip in cinnamon with the expresso Thans then float in whatever mylk you want. Really good option on a cold day. They make other drinks one called Cop Car and Carmelita but they are dairy based with one having white chocolate and the other with caramel. They also specialize in drinks they term naked expresso which are essentially a double expresso but they put it in the machine with a more fine mesh screen which makes the expresso foam more. The taste turns out more smooth and for only .50 cents extra I highly recommend this option. One of the better lattes I've ever tried and full of coffee flavor. Staff here is super friendly and know what's in their drinks so don't be afraid to ask. Finally the food options here are slightly limited but they have crepes, paninis, bagels, and sandwiches. For vegans they make a veggie panini and sandwich for $10 and $7 respectively. By the way you need to order w/o cheese to make vegan. I have yet to try these both but they look to have an assortment of veggies in both and look interesting. The only negative I see with this place is you pay an extra $.75 for other mylks which irks me but it's not enough to drop my rating. So overall 5 stars great spot. read more

Pros: staff is super friendly, coffee is delicious, croissant sandwich best in town, and atmosphere is comfy and welcoming. Cons: to many good choices to pick from. read more