While searching for good coffee and a quiet place to get some work done, I stumbled upon this spot…read more It's a little easier to find once you park and walk toward the coffee bar -- otherwise, especially around 7am on a Saturday, it can feel like everything is closed. But once inside, it was surprisingly warm and inviting. The ambiance has an indoor backyard-barn vibe that feels cozy while still being very clean and modern. It's part of the Treehouse Hotel, and there was plenty of parking available. I'll definitely be stopping by again for coffee (I had the medium roast house drip) and their morning bun was . Highly recommend if you're looking for a comfortable place to settle in and work for a couple of hours.

Backyard Cafe has a super peaceful vibe. The interior is very clean and seems to be a great place…read moreto work or study. There are plugs and a lot of seating. We visited in the afternoon and all pastries were sold out! We ended up only getting an Americano. Staff were super sweet as we forgot to mention *iced americano. They remade the americano for us. The coffee is decent. Overall, I would definitely give this place another visit!

Okay but... a hotel coffee shop with good matcha? That's the plot twist I didn't know I needed…read more We stopped here on my way out of Santa Clara heading to San Francisco -- it's conveniently close to a bunch of other spots, and since it's tucked inside a hotel, parking was ridiculously easy. (Underrated luxury.) Now, the hotel itself? Visually... a moment. It looked like someone invested serious money into it, but the design felt a little space-meets-startup-meets-what's-happening-here. Some elements felt elevated, others felt a bit makeshift. I genuinely couldn't tell what the theme was -- futuristic? celestial? boutique-on-a-budget? I'm still processing. The front desk team was clearly well-trained and knowledgeable -- they had every answer, every stat, every rate breakdown ready. But the warmth? Missing. I was hoping for a little storytelling since I'd never heard of the hotel before, and instead got a very matter-of-fact "we've been here five years" energy. Efficient, yes. Inviting, not quite. But let's talk about why you're really here: the coffee shop. Completely different vibe. Two people working, both genuinely happy, welcoming, and quick. We ordered a latte and a matcha to go -- total was about $22, which made me blink for a second -- but then I tasted the matcha. Oh. This wasn't the overly sweet, dusty-green situation you sometimes get. It tasted clean. Real. High-quality. The kind of matcha that feels intentional. I love Firehouse in Marin, but this? This was closer to serious coffee roaster-level quality. Smooth, organic-tasting, beautifully balanced. You could tell they care about what they're serving. Branding was strong, the space was cute, and I could absolutely see myself sitting there with my laptop pretending I'm writing something important. We grabbed ours to go, but it had that easy, airy, "stay awhile" energy. Would I book the hotel? Jury's still out. They don't have an in-house spa and mentioned bringing in third-party services for certain amenities, which made it feel a little less full-service than I expected. Would I go back for the coffee shop? Without hesitation. Delicious drinks, easy parking, quick service, and a vibe that actually makes you want to come back. Sometimes the side character steals the show -- and in this case, it's 100% the matcha.

This is my second time eating here at The Flyby, and I did the smart thing - I did not bring my…read morework with me! Because, once again, I was distracted by the quality of the food, and there would be no way for me to do anything else, but to eat! Today, I was in the mood for something more than a salad (much as I wanted to preset what I had the first time coming here, I made a concerted effort to order something else...), thus I chose the Forager Flatbread. It took less time to make this time (roughly about five minutes after ordering), and when it came out, I marveled at how it looked like a work of art! Just beautiful! Each piece of herbed formage blanc flatbread had a nice, crunchy bottom (but not blackened) and a slightly tanginess, with a a good amount of "hen-of-the-wood" mushrooms, sweet roasted garlic and a bed of arugula. My, oh, my! My first bite was a multi-level extravaganza! The crunch of the bread, followed by the aroma of the herbs and arugula, then the saltiness of the cheese, the sweetness of the roasted garlic, the earthiness of the mushrooms - all came together as just a wonderful work of culinary art! This being my first time eating today, my saliva glands just fired off at first bite, causing a bit of intense pain from too much saliva shooting out. But, seriously, this was a very delicious entree, that I enjoyed from start to finish! Bravo for this second joyous experience!

Epic find! They roast their own beans and I got a latte for around $4 and change! I'm not sure…read morehow they can do this in the middle of Mountain View and at such a great location. Come enjoy the vintage vibes. I will definitely come back. Street parking relatively easy to find. Indoor seating. Please come and create your own adventure.

Decided to try Dana Street after a morning workout in the area…read more Coffee was ok. Staff was kind. Though on the older side, it does take some time for the drinks to come out. Some seating inside. Street parking only.

It's a tiny shop from the outside, but a massive interior in the inside! You'll order from a…read moretablet, and they'll call your number for you to pick up your order. We came after a meal, and ordered a chocolate monster sulbing and tiramisu sulbing. We thoroughly enjoyed both of them! The shaved ice is creamy, and they're thoughtfully layered so you'll find another tasty layer as you dig down. For example, the chocolate monster one has ice cream nestled away at the bottom, as well as another layer of cocoa powder. We'll definitely be coming back to try other flavors!

Visited Sulbing in downtown Mountain View after dinner and had a great experience. The ordering…read moreprocess is simple ... you place your order at a kiosk, find your own seat, and then wait for your number to be called. There was plenty of seating available when I visited after 7 PM, and it wasn't too crowded. We ordered the watermelon bingsoo, which came with a can of Milkis. The bingsoo was topped with plenty of fresh watermelon cubes, and everything tasted incredibly fresh and refreshing. It was the perfect dessert for a warm evening and not overly heavy after dinner. The cafe felt clean, organized, and relaxed, and the self-service setup made everything quick and convenient. If you're looking for a refreshing Korean dessert in downtown Mountain View, Sulbing is definitely worth a visit.

Quick stop to try a matcha tonic for the first time. I personally did not enjoy the matcha tonic. I…read moredon't think the flavors balance well, so it was a one and done for me. It just wasn't my taste and reminded me a bit of a healthy green juice haha. I will definitely come back to try other drinks though. Loved the morning bun, it was so tasty. My partner enjoyed the black tonic.

Cute bakery and cafe! There is some seating inside and some nice relaxing seating outside although…read moreit can get a little windy. Their menu has a lot of sandwiches and coffee! I tried the decaf hot mocha and thought it was good! Not super sweet. I got the yuzu sando and thought it was not bad. They had a lot of celery bits in the egg mixture which I wasn't super crazy about but that's fine: I thought the sandwich could have used some salt so I asked for salt and they gave this cute plastic vial with some salt! The salt was a bit reddish and I think it was a little spicy which was interesting! It did make the sando pretty good. My spouse got this funny succulent dessert! It was interesting! Had some cake, jelly, pudding all in one! It was $18 though but it was basically eating a work of art! Staff was very friendly and welcoming! I would come back again and try other things!

I come up to this bakery once a month, and I love the 48 hour preorder option. I highly recommend…read moreit for people who don't want to deal with the line that understandably goes out the door. The food is worth the wait. Don't sleep on the black pepper sausage danish: the croissant dough is crisp and flaky, and doesn't get soggy when baked around the sausage. It's comparable in execution to the Croissant Hot Dog served at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas (in Caesar's Palace), but at a way more accessible price point. Which isn't to say this place is cheap; like many artisanal bakeries in California, it comes with a premium price tag, but at least it's not Dominique Ansel pricy. Croissante's croissant dough baked goods (viennoiserie) is pun-intended "proof" that you get what you pay for. The dining space is limited and lively. Conversing is a little tough, but if you just need a place to sit while eating, it's just right. Extra special shout out this time to Dill who had informed me the fried chicken dishes today would be an hour and a half wait. After deciding there wasn't anything I wanted more than the Fried Chicken and Spiced Croffle (croissant dough baked in a waffle iron) and was happy to wait, they were nice enough to check in with the kitchen and see if it could be made sooner than that. I didn't expect to be accommodated, so I was happy they were able to do that. You get two chicken thighs and croffles per order. It's enough for two light eaters to share.

Croissante has become a south bay staple in pastries galore. The pastry ordering window is a little…read moreoverwhelming because they're so many delicious things, make sure you scope out the entire line of options before you end up ordering way too much. Depending on the time, it can get quite crowded. I came in around 9:30am and by the time I got to checkout, the baristas ran out of dine-in mugs. Which is why I opted for an iced americano. It had a nice creama layer and a well balanced flavor. Not too acidic or bitter. I got the french onion soup, labeled as a popular item/staple of the bakery. It is quite a lot of soup, I wish it came with a side of bread/sourdough as towards the end it was all soup and nothing to contrast it. It was nicely broiled at the top with some small pieces of bread and a healthy layer of cheese that made it so exciting to eat. Even the crust of the bread had some crunch although fully soaked. The bakery has wifi which is really handy since I think reception in that area wasn't the best. Wifi password is displayed at the register. I will come back to try the sandwiches!

Love this spot so much! One of my favorite matchas in the Bay- clean, good quality…read moreingredients-always great customer service too Didn't even notice the sweet design until we got to the car :) Highly recommend if in the area! *Always perfect amount of outlets for WFH or any laptop work*

5/5 for product 3/5 only because they're so successful they…read morereally need to figure out how to scale. Came in Saturday around 11. The entire cafe is full of an ordering line and a pick up line. They don't really call out the orders so we kept checking in from outside. It's cute and there is ample seating probably more tailored to a week day. My boyfriend got a burrito and said it was very fresh. Will definitely come back for coffee on a weekday (: hopefully avoid some of the crowd

I've always really enjoyed specialty's sandwiches, I'm sad the one in San Jose closed down. We come…read moreto this location once in a while. The bread on the sandwiches is what makes this place so good. There is also a Peet's inside so we can have our coffee fix too. The inside is clean, lots of seating and service is pretty fast. You place your order yourself using the kiosk.

Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich. Ordered the egg and cheddar on ciabatta. The sandwich is made…read morewhen you order and mine was delicious. Matched this with a smooth cup of coffee. A satisfying breakfast to start the day. I must have timed the visit just right because I was there early and it was quiet with only a couple of other people looking over the baked goods. After eating (the place was nice and clean) and as I was leaving, there was now a line of people ordering and the place was busy and full. A good sign.

Very good been coming here for a while! Delicious! Honestly this place or the Tea Era the Ume…read moredoesn't have the strawberry slush anymore. This place gud!

I've been coming to this location since my middle school days, and I still love their popcorn…read morechicken and fried squid! They make it so hot and fresh, and the kiosk ordering makes it very easy to see all the options and adjust the spiciness. I've seen the same worker every time--might be a local mom n pop's shop, for which I'm happy to support! Their drinks are your pretty standard quick boba shop pit stop level, not a craft tea like Chicha or Molly. Regardless, they have lots of options, and I love their grapefruit juice. The other drinks feel a bit powdery and super sweet, even at 50%, but again, that's just how it goes with these kinds of shops. Lots of seating indoors. Wishing this place the best!

Discovered the delicious summer desserts yesterday evening at Alexander's Patisserie! Open until…read more9pm! Raspberry Blossom cake - raspberry compote, raspberry crémeux, raspberry mousse and crisp almond figuerier base. Fabulous! Bright and refreshing when slightly chilled. Picture perfect!

This location of Alexander's Patisserie is located in downtown Mountain View. Parking is a bit hit…read moreor miss here, you can try your luck with street parking or park in the nearby parking garage. Exterior and interior is modern and sleek, which is nice. I originally came here specifically for their Matcha Croissant, but I noticed the Matcha Flat Croissant on their menu, so I ordered both to try. Their Matcha Croissant was decent, but I felt like it did not taste as fresh and the matcha ganache inside was good, just a bit on the bitter side and there was a bit too much of it that it was overpowering. Their Matcha Flat Croissant tasted dry and stale, and the matcha chocolate it was dipped in tasted more like chocolate than matcha. Overall, it was good to try one time, but I do not think I would be back for these items.