Been meaning to review this cute cafe for a while now! I was looking for cafes to journal and read…read morebooks with my friends and randomly found this place on Google Maps. It is located inside of Joyheart Cafe and has free WiFi. The employees were so friendly and explained the seating situation. There are several very large tables we can sit at, but the booths are reserved for Joyheart Cafe dine-in customers, which makes sense. I ordered the Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte and my friend got the Strawberry Matcha Latte. The drinks were served in medium size glasses with glass straws as part of their commitment to no plastic. I believe you have to pay for a mason jar if you order drinks to go. My friend and I both really enjoyed the refreshing drinks and would definitely come here again to hang out!

Wonderful spot for a nice drink with friends or family. I had originally visited their space for…read morethe restaurant that operates within the vegetarian store until 2pm, but missed their hours. I was suprised when I visited the connected store that people were still sitting in the restaurant space. Quickly I realized it was for a tea and coffee spot that has longer hours. The cafe was wonderful with higher grade matcha tea and other drinks which were perfect to enjoy on a hot afternoon. They also import and sell one of my favorite Japanese matcha brands so that alone as me eager to return. The drinks were very refreshing and the cute cat themed stickers were a big hit with my broader family. I definitely recommend it if you are in the broader area.

This is my first time here and the deserts and drinks are really good. Their service was really…read moreenjoyable . Sabrine was very sweet and friendly and always had a smile on her face. I'm definitely going to come back with my sister or friends to study with. The place is also really beautiful and clean.

I looove Milyar…read more From the service (great), to the delicious coffee and pastries, to the comfortable and spacious chairs/outlets, Milyar is an excellent place to meet up with friends or have a chill working session. And of course -- the hours of operation are *unbeatable.*

This is a place to try if you have no dietary restrictions. I ordered delivery so I couldn't…read morediscuss an exchange for something I could eat. I asked for no mushrooms in the special instruction section but received a pile of mushrooms. Servings are large, but appropriate given the ingredients aren't filling. Rainbow noodles bowl: Looked/tasted like the fake meat was made of mushrooms. My spouse got three meals out of it and said it was ok. Braised tofu with rice: the braised tofu were fine, but the sauce was a little too oily. Even when I asked for no mushrooms, I was given a ton of mushrooms. The sides consist of a plain piece of unseasoned cooked squash, plain buttered zucchini, and plain unseasoned steamed cabbage, carrots, mushrooms.

surprisingly filled up during a weekday lunch - there's a few tables outside, and plenty booths…read moreinside literally was my first time having fake meat & the waitress explained everything p well lol basically all the "meat" is some sort of tofu also they automatically give hot water which is like the most Asian mom thing ever 3 cup mushroom - 9/10 not bad actually was just mushrooms w 3 cup sauce vegetarian eel - 7/10 tried on the recommendation of a coworker lol was not satisfactory if you expect eel, but honestly it's not too bad for tofu meat - if anything maybe I wish there was more sauce bc the tofu itself felt slightly burnt? I get that they're tryna imitate eel in that regard but I don't think that worked out too well all the food came out piping hot & I def burnt myself finished the majority of my meal and the carnivore stomach didn't feel satisfied lol like it was full volume wise but it felt like nothingness honestly would come again if I went vegetarian but I don't foresee that happening like anytime ever

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!

Recently rebranded as Coffee and Chai, this local cafe is a hidden gem tucked into an apartment…read morecommunity. Although it's in a residential area, there's plenty of street parking available. Coffee and Chai is a great spot for studying as there are lots of tables and it's quiet. Our barista today also turned out to be the owner of the cafe. Such a sweet, accommodating man!! We got a masala chai, a cardamom chai, and a matcha latte- all hot cos it's so chilly in San Jose around this time of year. I preferred the masala chai, but both chai lattes were yummy! Spiced so deliciously and definitely helped warm us up. My grandpa got the matcha and was pleased with the taste as it was unsweetened but not bitter at all. Regardless of whether you need a quick pick-me-up, a local study/work spot, or even someplace to catch up, this lovely cafe should be the next place you try out!

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 People come here for the ice cream, sweets, but girlie comes here for their coffee. Honestly this space is a hole in a wall for their vanilla latte. IT HITS THE SPOT EVERYTIME. I don't know how they make it but it taste soooooo good. Also they sell lafufus here. If you want a lafufu hehe!

Officially starting my "anywhere-but-Starbucks" coffee journey…read more Coffee here is tasty and smooth Very clean and bright If you're looking for a good place to work Customer service was excellent(: people seem happy to work here

Quick stop for a coffee fix while we were apartment viewing and saw this was the closest spot to…read moreus. Parking is readily available on the street and close the Franklin square. Upon entry, everything was super clean! It wasn't busy and most patrons were quietly studying or working on the side like any casual coffee spot here in the Bay Area. We ordered a raspberry matcha and their ube latte. The matcha didn't really have a raspberry taste and tasted bitter from the matcha. The ube latte was a lot more tasty with a slight ube taste. Overall, a really great spot to grab some coffee and study or work in the back.

Great drink and pastry selection even if you aren't there for the cats. Both the cafe space and the…read moreinterior space where you see the cats is cozy, and the cats of course were so cute and friendly. The cost of entry to the actual cat cafe includes a drink of your choice, but you don't need to have a time slot to enjoy their menu. They have limited spaces for seeing the cats so finding a time slot can be a bit difficult but I would recommend visiting if you are able to snag a time.

Love the place.clean, good people. Delicious drink and cute Cat definitely will be back with…read morefriends and families.

If you're having trouble locating Gateway Cafe: enter the 4 story building. Walk past the lobby and…read moreinto the outdoor courtyard. You should see a cafe by the water fountain. The building is very close to the San Jose airport and the Matrix Casino. Plenty of parking. They post their daily specials on their website every week: https://sanjosegatewaycafe.wixsite.com/gatewaycafe/daily-specials. There are some specials they have every week like sesame chicken katsu on Tuesdays and burgers on Wednesdays. Monday is always pasta. However you can also always order sandwiches off their menu! They also have salads, spring rolls, soft drinks, cookies, and more! My favorite is the veggie sandwich or the sesame chicken which comes with teriyaki sauce and a sesame slaw. Gateway Cafe is a mom and pop shop run by the same couple for the past 20+ years. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area and supporting a small business!

Had to check this hidden gem out! I went with my coworker on my lunch break. It's tucked in the…read morecourtyard of a corporate building, but you can easily go through the front lobby to find it. The place is cozy and family owned! I love how they rotate their daily specials. The service was quick and friendly, despite a decent lunch rush. My coworker and I both got the Thai Chicken Wrap. The chicken was crisp and juicy. The sauce was really good and flavorful but I think the wrapping fell apart a little, so the sauce kept dripping out the bottom. But the overall flavor was bomb! I definitely will come back to check out their other offerings.

Kenny seems like a hardworking and lovable guy in the community. The portions were double of what I…read morecould normally eat so the meal definitely had some leftovers. The cheesesteak had lots of cheese and steak and the roll was very buttery. The fries were cooked perfect and came out hot. From what I can tell, it's just Kenny working here so the service can be a bit slow but he is very apologetic about taking a while for orders. But with that being said, I suggest you plan ahead or make sure you're not in a rush. I love that the place is decorated with all of his customers. I love looking at the photos while you wait for your food.

We were heading to the San Jose airport to catch our flight but we got there a bit early, so we…read morewanted to find a quick spot to grab a breakfast burrito. Little did we know we would stumble upon this gem of a place!! The breakfast burrito we got was large, flavorful, and filling, but the real star of the show was Kenny himself. He talked to each and every person coming in the door and even posts every single person on his Insta!! The walls of this place are literally covered in Kenny's history and memories of past customers, family members, and loved ones. It's rare to come across such a personal establishment like this these days. So happy for Kenny and hope his business keeps on thriving. Will definitely be back when I'm back in town!

5/5 for sure. You can order online in advance. Everything I've tried is fresh and very good here…read more Positive daily vibes and comfortable dine-in environment. Love my server who's always attentive. They do get busy when employees are eating here or companies are ordering takeouts on most weekdays. When I walk in after 10:30am, I'm always looking forward to their soups here. Fresh made and kept at good temperature. On a rainy day Monday, I was the only customer inside. I had the hot cup of fresh cabbage beef stew which came with the sourdough breads/so soft and tender. It really melts in my mouth with the hot cup of delicious daily soup. I love it. The croissant was also fresh baked/soft/flaky/light weight/moist/tender. That's a bonus because not every place makes it this good. The croissant was very good and easy to swallow. I had a hot cup of hot chocolate to go with it. I am happy here. It's like another home away from home and easily accessible to places and companies nearby. I'll keep returning for great cafe foods. Must love! It's a great stop for me prior to attending weekly yoga sculpt classes not far from here. Loved the quiet rainy day Monday. It was still very vibrant and brightly lit with huge natural windows inside. Nice.

I randomly stopped by here since I was passing for another appointment?…read more So this is just a strategic Cafe/Dessert joint located in the middle of corporate grounds. Looks like their focus is on working employees with demographic of fine dressed people here? I ordered an Americano and was delighted to see they use the Illy brand. Taste wise it's good, prices are slightly above the usual, so I guess that's the cost of getting Illy brand Drinks.