This place has the best Creme Brûlée toast, but this time i got something else. I ordered curry fish ball and popcorn chicken extra crispy and then i dipped the chicken into the curry sauce!!! Da best combo ever! Definitely recommend this place for snacks and drinks. Service is very fast, the place is very clean with both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Golden Curry Fishball 10pcs, Popcorn Chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here for a late night sweet treat and it definitely hit the spot! We got the Boba Lava Toast, which is one of the signature toast desserts. The boba is Brown Sugar Boba, which is my favorite! The dessert was very yummy and I'd definitely get it again. Great option for something late at night considering most places are closed. The place is decorated very cutely and staff is really friendly! They played kpop songs in the background which is fun. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Boba Lava Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I really liked: Ramly Burger I liked: Curly Fries This was really bad: Rose Milk Tea The Ramly Burger was pretty #goodeats. The chicken was very crispy, and the ingredients made it super filling. Definitely the best thing we got here. The curly fries were decent too. Crispy, but kind of average overall. The Rose Milk Tea was sadly not it. It tasted really artificial and just didn't taste good. My friend got the taro milk tea and also didn't like his drink, so the milk tea here might just not be the move. The inside is small and cafe-like, which is fine for a quick bite. Unfortunately, there were moths floating around the interior, which made the whole experience feel a little less enjoyable. Service is very curt and quick. read more

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Ordered the lychee green tea with lychee jelly 25% sweetness and less ice. And it's okay. It's still sweet for me. Wish they had zero percent sweetness as an option. Ordered online for delivery and it came as predicted. Will try other items on their menu next time. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Lychee green tea with lychee jelly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My coworker and I came here for a quick snack around lunch time. The owner was working the register and was super nice. My coworker is a regular, and he knew exactly what she wanted when she walked in. I ordered the Thai tea and fried tofu. Both were pretty good. The fried tofu was fried soft tofu which I wasn't entirely expecting, but still good! I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - milk tea and Thai Milk Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Their tropical paradise toast was sooo good. Strawberry ice cream and vanilla with strawberries and mango were the perfect combination! I like the variety options this shop offers as well. They have snacks, soups, and crepes. I definitely will come back to try more of their options. As for the rose milk tea, the flavor was slightly there but the boba had the perfect sweetness. I also went during a small rush and I appreciate how fast the girl worker worked quickly and efficiently read more

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Next to the Santa Clara University. Parking is a bit hard. Popcorn chicken is great, clean washroom. Overall it is a place for boba and snacks. read more

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Solid spot for boba that runs "chinese sweet" and helpful staff, with the bonus that they tend to be open far later than most boba shops are. With the bonus of reasonable parking that gives you options at the quieter hours. Plus their interior decor is a cute riff on all dat bubble tea! Got helpful flavor recs and sweetness levels. Note they run less sweet than other shops and suggestion was on point for a more chinese level of sweet. Flavor of my green tea was spot on and boba texture was good! Nice and chewy without being too soft. read more

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Monday Night Experience: Barista is great! They made my drink exquisitely. Popcorn Chicken and Brown Sugar Pear Latte are fireeee. Clean place, loads of indoor seating. Good decor and cool vibes. Little Noisy but good music. read more

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I tried CAFFE:iN since they were within a few minutes walking of a restaurant I was already getting takeout from. I tried the curly fries which were fine, they put pepper on it. I haven't often seen curly fries specifically offered as a snack, usually boba shops only sell regular straight-cut fries or sweet potato fries. The popcorn chicken has basil in it. I used their bathroom and it was clean. I saw they have faces on the lids of the drinks, which is rather fun. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Curly fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Food: - Got a Taro Smoothie - Pretty smooth, nice and cold - Tasted kind of artificial - 6/10 Service: - Quick - Order from a big tablet at the front - 8/10 Ambiance: - Sunny - Some seating inside - Not many people came in a but a few did - 7/10 Overall Rating: 7/10 read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Taro Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Food and drinks were amazing We accidentally added boba to the brown sugar milk tea and they just super sized the drink! Now that's awesome service. Appreciate the honesty. read more

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Satisfy your late night cravings here! They have food, snacks, boba, and dessert all in one place. My favorite items are the popcorn chicken, matcha ice cream milk tea, and the creme brulee toast. First I have to inform you that the large size for teas is REALLY tall. Check out my photo to see what I mean. You may need to exercise some caution when transporting it. But hey, the more tea the better! The larger toasts are epic looking but seem to be more hardened than the creme brulee toast. We were not able to eat a pretty sizeable portion of the toast. But at least they were generous with the ice cream. Sometimes I wish I could eat off plates here since the food is so attractive, but I totally understand this cuts down on having to wash dishes. Parking is limited but I've always been able to find a spot. However this may be because it is usually later at night, when most other boba places are closed. TIP: Creme brulee toast is divine. DATE TIP: Cute spot to share some treats and conveniently take them to go if you're in a hurry. read more

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If you want to wait 40 minutes for your drink AFTER half of your order comes out, definitely come here. Such BS that they made other customer's drinks that came in AFTER us before making our drinks. They had no excuse - couldn't get our order right and just said a lot of orders came in. BUT, they should take care of the orders as they came in. But NO...they made drinks for customers that came in 30 minutes after us. Don't come here unless you don't mind waiting for no reason as well as not even getting an apology or even an offer to refund us. HORRIBLE service! read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - sweet treats THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located off the corner of The Alameda and Camino Dr - street parking - outdoor seating on the Camino Dr side THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - order through a kiosk - quaint inside, definitely cafe vibes THE MENU: - most popular - new & most popular - ice flavored tea - iced milk tea - snacks & food - smoothies - jelly ice - signature honey toasts - crepes - hand brewed hot teas - signature caffe - items WHAT WE ORDERED: - oolong milk tea - creme brulee toast THE TASTE: - oolong milk tea - refreshing and not too sweet - creme brulee toast - comforting CUSTOMER SERVICE: - minimal since it was just to retrieve the items ordered at the counter when they were ready read more

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Fun spot to hang out with friends after work! I ordered the mix fruit crepe which was very tasty, although the crepe was a bit hard to cut, especially with the plastic knife. Popcorn chicken was delicious-with a slight spicy kick. We ordered some boba and teas which were all pretty good. The spot itself was small and cute, right by Santa Clara University. It was a fun place to hang out. All of their dessert options looked intriguing so it was hard to choose- I would go back again and try other dishes! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Mixed Mix Fruit Crepe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This is a cute little spot that serves amazing snacks and food options. The drinks are delicious. I've been here a few times before posting the review. I also had their chance of trying their sweet toast and popcorn. Chicken definitely recommend this place as far as the service goes I can't complain not too many people inside and not very friendly but a great place to go grab a snack and enjoy some nice music and cute photos on the wall. Definitely will be back. read more

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Visited on a Monday night around 8pm I've been meaning to come and check out this boba shop and to say I was impressed is an understatement. Even though I've only gone here once, CAFFE:iN has become one of my favorite spots. The staff was incredibly kind and chill- she was very informative and had suggested some yummy recommendations. The vibes of the shop was very chill- my bestie and I sat there until close to closing, and was very comfortable throughout the entire time. OKAY THE FOOD & DRINKS: * jelly ice - it's like a topping slushy! It was super refreshing, and I feel like if you're not one for sweetness, definitely get this at the least amount of sweetness. * popcorn chicken- it's like old school, traditional popcorn chicken. it wasn't dry at all, and was super flavorful * fried calamari - I love that they have the squid tails, and not just the rings. It's also pretty flavorful and so crispy! * wintermelon black tea 50% sweetness- very refreshing as well, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet! read more

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Customer service was extremely disappointing. Every one of my friends had a separate negative interaction with the staff. I ordered a Nutella crepe, and it arrived cold, overly thick, and with barely any Nutella. I would not recommend it. One of my friend's crepes also had a white hair in it. When we politely brought it to the employee's attention, the Asian female employee sighed, made an annoyed face, and walked away without apologizing or anything. She just said I would be back. A man from the back later came out and said he would remake it, which we appreciated. Throughout our visit, the female and male employees were having a conversation and laughing together while I was trying to ask for assistance. Even after saying "excuse me," I was ignored. What also stood out to us was that we were the only Hispanic customers in the store. We noticed the employees were noticeably friendlier and more welcoming toward Asian customers who came in, while our group was met with unfriendly expressions, dismissive attitudes, and poor service despite us being polite, patient, and respectful throughout the entire interaction. While I can't know the reason for the difference in treatment, it made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. read more

Loved it here! The food was delicious, the vibes were chill, and the boba tea hit the spot. Great place to grab a bite and a drink! read more

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i would get the popcorn chicken again! however, it is spicy. it's a nice store. the cashier was nice and helped me with my order.

This place is popular among the SCU kids but I'd go again just for the popcorn chicken! Use the tablet to order your food/drink if they're super busy. Open til midnight! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Popcorn Chicken Bento Box SO GOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I came here with a friend after dinner on a Friday evening. We wanted to try a new tea shop and decided this looked cute on Yelp. The shop is relatively small, with a few seating inside for about 10 or so customers. There were a few tables, but also a ledge window where you sit on higher bar stools. Most of the spots/tables were taken when we walked in, but some of the staff cleaned up a table near the entrance for us. After ordering at the kiosk, we sat down and waited for our milk teas (both brown sugar milk tea, but I ordered the larger size since it looked cool) plus cream cheese wontons and milk toast. Roughly 10 minutes later, our order was ready and I went to grab it. The milk tea was decent, but it had a different flavor profile than most of the other brown sugar milk teas we've had. My friend and I had a few guesses as to why it tasted differently, and even asked one of the staff members what tea they used. They said it was black tea - maybe it was the milk portion of the milk tea? In any case - the milk tea wasn't bad - just different than what we're used to and had somewhat of a nostalgic flavor - almost like grass jelly. We enjoyed the cream cheese wontons, but I prefer a sweeter version vs the savory one they had. Our favorite was the milk toast - crunchy and slightly sweet. Service was friendly and they were very quick with everything we needed. While the shop was small, it was wasn't overly loud and we were able to have a nice conversation. Overall, we spent about an hour there and many customers came and went. Some stayed and hung out for a bit when a spot opened up, but most were drinks ordered to go. It's a nice spot for a friendly group or a date - but seating is limited. read more

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A cute dessert shop right next to SCU that serves boba, snacks, and brick toasts. They have snacks like popcorn chicken and curry fish balls. The worker provided recommendations between the different toasts, and we ended up going with the Tropical Paradise Honey toast because it had more variety of fruit. The worker warned us that portion is pretty big and usually for 3-4 people, and she was right as it was a lot of food for just 2 people. I liked how it had all of the fruit with the toast and came with 2 flavors of ice cream, but there was a lot more cream/whipped cream than I expected which felt a bit heavy after eating. I would come back to try one of their drinks or popcorn chicken next time! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Tropical Paradise Honey Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

place and vibes are ok. staff is very attentive and nice. skipped buying boba here but bought some snacks instead... * strawberry banana crepe with mango ice cream: for me, the skin is quite thick. the banana and strawberry slices are too little and too much cream. the cream and ice cream are better put on the side instead of inside the crepe skin. while eating there, it is better put it on plate even though on paper plate ~ just a thought. it is kind of difficult eating it while it is put inside a box... * fried calamari: taste is just mediocre... * shake shake fries: just ok... three stars this time... read more

Big fan! The desserts are amzing...the drinks are okay if you are into it. I really liked the popcorn chicken... the calamari was meh. My kids loved it. read more

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I don't know what's going on with the boba, whether they're using old boba or it's being sat out too long but some of the pearls are fine and then some are hard and starchy to the point that it hurts to chew. This isn't the first time either. The toast is good but probably won't order boba again. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Supersize Brown Sugar Pearl Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Ordered an Iced matcha latte 50% sweetness and spicy popcorn chicken! The matcha didn't really taste like matcha, more like vanilla syrup despite the half sweetness, maybe next time I'll ask for the least sweetness. Popcorn chicken was good! It was a really huge portion, worth it for the price. The cashier was nice as well and I couldn't help but notice she was dealing with all the customers + doordashers alone. I think another person there to help her would've been great! Nice ambiance, good music and they had the heater turned on which made it cozy since it's extremely chilly outside. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a late night snack/drink because they're open til midnight which is convenient. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Ordered the spicy popcorn chicken and Iced matcha latte 50% sweetness! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Very nice boba spot for college students to study and chill. I some of their teas, roti, and brick toast. Very tasty! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Tropical Paradise Brick Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Caffe:In in on the Alameda. Street parking mostly with a lot in back. One kiosk and one cashier to order from. This place only has one restroom. They offer inside and outside seating. Nice little cafe was simple decor. White Grape Oolong Tea (4/5). The drink was flavorful lightly hinted of grape flavor and milky. read more

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The owner who also happens to work at this location is extremely welcoming and very encouraging of their rewards programs. The wait was short- I got the caramel milk tea that she recommended as well as the medium spicy popcorn chicken, which I love, and it was soo good. Both items tasted fresh and the chicken was especially hot and I loved the crispy basil. I live about an hour north of here but I will definitely be making the trek back down. The shop is also super cutee. read more

We got here before a rush, but we're the last to leave.. kinda ridiculous.. Waited 45 minutes to get our brick toast, which wasn't worth it. Ice cream was so artificial it had an off putting taste. Brick toast was literally toast as hard as brick. Only enjoyable part was the wafer... read more

Tried the malaysian laksa, which was pretty good!! Definitely coming back to try more malaysian food items read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I've been here a couple times for food and boba. The area is clean with a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The popcorn chicken was very tasty and crispy, I asked for it to be extra-spicy. The Ramly burger was good, it has a sweet (ketchup/mayo type) sauce and a crunchy chicken patty inside with some lettuce. The boba was decent, but wasn't my favorite. I would go back to try some of their other food too. They also have WiFi if you want to work/study out of there, but just know they do play music and it can be loud at times. Service was consistently great and the people who work there were very nice. read more

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We were looking for a quick late night dessert spot and found CAFFE:iN. Cute interior, and staff (most are students at Santa Clara University) are very friendly! We got a Nutella crepe and it was filling and yummy. The ice cream lasted us a 20 minute car ride! Prices are pretty standard for desserts and drinks (~$7-10). Parking can be limited since it's mainly street parking, but we got lucky and found a spot right in front. To order, you use the kiosk/tablet in front. Would come back to try other desserts! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Drink 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 This place stays open late so that's nice. Definitely gotta come back and try a different drink but the menu options looks pretty good. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love Caffe In! My go to spot is the union city location, but love how there's one in Santa Clara now. If you never had the toast, get it! The crème brûlée was yummy! I love their teas and the icys. Lots of variety from savory to sweets. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Crème brûlée - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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It's a cute boba shop that isn't too busy on the weekdays. Their drinks were decent but nothing special, but I did enjoy their creme brûlée toast! That was a fun treat that wasn't too sweet and had a lovely texture! Parking isn't hard to find and they have outdoor seating, though it was facing the sun at the time. I'd consider coming back again since the prices weren't too bad! read more

Drinks take a while to come out since staff is working register and making the drinks. The toast was amazing. And I thought it would take forever but out faster than my drink. The fruit tea is the best and not a lot of seats but since it's open late it's always busy. Worth a try! read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The place is really tiny inside. About 4 tables that could seat 4 people, one two seating table near the bathroom, and a high top table facing the window with some bar chairs. They don't offer any board games so it's not really an ideal spot to hangout. Kind of just grab your boba and go. You can order via kiosk. I got the creme brulee toast. There was a hint of garlic so I'm not sure if they use garlic bread and just toast the sugar on top but it was giving savory flavor. My friend noticed it as well. Ordered the wintermelon milk tea but it just tasted like a regular black milk tea. My friend also got a drink but I don't remember the name of it. I'd come back to try their other desserts and hopefully they redeem themselves. Side street parking only so that's one of the downsides. Order came out pretty fast but we were the only ones there. Overall just an average experience with average food. read more

CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara - Creme brulee toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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