Caffino

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Ronald C.

Dropped by these location and just wanted to get a drink on a sunny day. Check out the manual and see this white chocolate fresco and ordered. With cream and it taste like a bomb!

Kelly G.

I didn't see it on the menu but they have oat milk so I got an iced oat milk latte (16 oz $5.10). I don't know how to describe it but it tastes different than other coffee. Almost like it's sweet but it's not? Honestly it's growing on me but not the best one iced had. They made it incredibly fast which is a big plus.

Alvin W.

Caffino is a decent alternative to starbucks. The main pros are that it's a quick drive through with no line, close proximity to home and work, and quick service. Cons: not many customization options, not considerably better than starbucks, expensive specialty drinks I ordered the iced vanilla and iced black and white mocha. Overall, the drinks were a little sweet to me but decent flavor otherwise. I would give this place a 3.5 star! Nothing extraordinary but definitely not bad coffee at all.

Nitesh D.

I'm not a huge coffee drinker and I'm not a big fan of the chain shops. This place is a godsend to someone like me who isn't the biggest morning person. Luckily, it's right by my office and it's a quick pit stop in the morning. The ladies that work here are incredibly nice and always in a good mood. Love little places like this.

Kim N.

I remember seeing an early Caffino built in Davis years ago. Never went. This has been near my work and residence for years and i never went. Short on time to an appointment i drove through. Chai latte on the move. Flavor seemed a bit on the weak side. Was nice and hot though and it was fast. I think the ratio of milk maybe a bit high. The one guy was slammed with four cars while i was there so it seems they get their share of business. They should take the Dutch Bros stance and have a tandem..

Ellen L.

convenient little drive thru coffee/tea stand in the middle of clarkwood shopping center. the drive thru part is really small, since you can only have one car on each side. i do appreciate that they have a walk-up window so i can just walk over (or park further away and walk over) and place my order. i had wanted to get a small tea, but was told that a cup of tea is $3, regardless of size (S/M/L). since a large was too much for me, i passed altogether, since i felt $3 was too much for a small cup of tea. maybe i'll come back when i need a large cup of tea. i instead ordered a blueberry scone ($2) which was big, compared to scones at other places. while the center was filled with lots of blueberries, the scone itself was rather dry and crumbly. since the staff member gave it to me in a bag (that was sitting on a shelf with all of the other pastries), i was left wondering how long those scones were sitting in the bag. usually, most coffee shoppes keep their baked goods in a display case, which allows the pastries to stay fresh longer. convenient coffee shoppe, considering it is the only one in clarkwood shopping center, and very close to where i live, but i am not impressed with the offerings here. i would rather walk or drive further to another coffee shoppe.

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Jennifer A.

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*YUMMY COFFEE* I ordered a cappuccino and it was delicious. Better than big chain coffee shops. The customer service was great as well. It's rare to see a coffee shop with drive-thru in the bay, but this cute coffee shop has one. How convenient! read more

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Lara W.

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I love the concept! A game changer for moms who can't park and get out of the car if they have a sleeping kid in the back seat. But the latte was weak. If the standard coffee isn't on point, I can't give them more than 3 stars. Also it bugs me that they call a 12 Oz a petite. I'm glad I didn't order a larger size. read more

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They have a certain schedule hours and they always close way earlier than promoted. Its frustrating specially when you come from another city for them to be closed read more

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Ronald C.

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Dropped by these location and just wanted to get a drink on a sunny day. Check out the manual and see this white chocolate fresco and ordered. With cream and it taste like a bomb! read more

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Kelly G.

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I didn't see it on the menu but they have oat milk so I got an iced oat milk latte (16 oz $5.10). I don't know how to describe it but it tastes different than other coffee. Almost like it's sweet but it's not? Honestly it's growing on me but not the best one iced had. They made it incredibly fast which is a big plus. read more

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Alvin W.

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Caffino is a decent alternative to starbucks. The main pros are that it's a quick drive through with no line, close proximity to home and work, and quick service. Cons: not many customization options, not considerably better than starbucks, expensive specialty drinks I ordered the iced vanilla and iced black and white mocha. Overall, the drinks were a little sweet to me but decent flavor otherwise. I would give this place a 3.5 star! Nothing extraordinary but definitely not bad coffee at all. read more

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I am all about supporting small business! Caffino is my only go to for drinks (hot & cold), gift cards and an occasional snack. The owner is very sweet and personable. The menu is pretty extensive and if you feel like something that's off the menu, the owner will accommodate all drink requests. read more

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Nitesh D.

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I'm not a huge coffee drinker and I'm not a big fan of the chain shops. This place is a godsend to someone like me who isn't the biggest morning person. Luckily, it's right by my office and it's a quick pit stop in the morning. The ladies that work here are incredibly nice and always in a good mood. Love little places like this. read more

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My friend and I are 25 now and we've been coming here since we were teenagers. We used to go to Rasputin when it was behind Caffino, good times! And now my husband comes here and so does my little sister. It was rad then and it's still a good place. My favorite drink is the Andies Mint Fresco, but I've gotten almost everything on the menu. Im pretty sure it's the reason I've never really been to Starbucks and probably why I really don't like it. read more

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C J.

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Waste of time. Drove here and it is closed. It says it closes at 7:30pm and it is 7:07pm. Please update your hours on Yelp. Are you leaving whenever you feel like it? read more

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Diana D.

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How have I lived in Mountain View for 6 years and never tried this place? This is one of the best coffee drive thru places I've ever been to: - No long wait lines - Friendly staff - Fast service - Good selection of items in the menu - Yummy coffee I got the white chocolate mocha which was wonderful. Can't wait to go back to try one of their cold drinks. read more

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Great place! Super fast, solid coffee. Tons of non-dairy options too. I got a cappuccino, foam was great and coffee was smooth. read more

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Zak R.

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Wow!! This little drive through coffee shop beats Starbucks and Peet's in terms of service, flavor, and speed. The white chocolate mocha with whole milk was so creamy. Whole milk FTW! I'll be back soon. read more

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Joe Z.

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Was craving a coffee type drink and was in the area so I stopped by for a white mocha fresco. The younger guy working was very friendly and had a smile on his face the entire time. The drink was very good and I was surprised at how big it was, but the price I suppose should have given it away. Drink was Def better than a white mocha frap. read more

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Derek S.

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Came by for a mocha the other day and it was mediocre. Caffino is a drive-thru Espresso bar with windows on both sides. As there was a car in front of me, the employee came out to take my order. The mocha came out lukewarm...a tad too cold...and it was slightly sweet...even after requesting for 1/2 the sweetness. Their "petit" drink (smaller than a small) was the same size as my Small at Peet's! Service was friendly but the drink was merely mediocre... read more

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Kim N.

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I remember seeing an early Caffino built in Davis years ago. Never went. This has been near my work and residence for years and i never went. Short on time to an appointment i drove through. Chai latte on the move. Flavor seemed a bit on the weak side. Was nice and hot though and it was fast. I think the ratio of milk maybe a bit high. The one guy was slammed with four cars while i was there so it seems they get their share of business. They should take the Dutch Bros stance and have a tandem.. read more

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Ellen L.

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convenient little drive thru coffee/tea stand in the middle of clarkwood shopping center. the drive thru part is really small, since you can only have one car on each side. i do appreciate that they have a walk-up window so i can just walk over (or park further away and walk over) and place my order. i had wanted to get a small tea, but was told that a cup of tea is $3, regardless of size (S/M/L). since a large was too much for me, i passed altogether, since i felt $3 was too much for a small cup of tea. maybe i'll come back when i need a large cup of tea. i instead ordered a blueberry scone ($2) which was big, compared to scones at other places. while the center was filled with lots of blueberries, the scone itself was rather dry and crumbly. since the staff member gave it to me in a bag (that was sitting on a shelf with all of the other pastries), i was left wondering how long those scones were sitting in the bag. usually, most coffee shoppes keep their baked goods in a display case, which allows the pastries to stay fresh longer. convenient coffee shoppe, considering it is the only one in clarkwood shopping center, and very close to where i live, but i am not impressed with the offerings here. i would rather walk or drive further to another coffee shoppe. read more

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Kathy L.

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I was so disappointed. The one in Santa Clara is consistently great. But here, I got served a latte that didn't taste like it had any coffee in it and the coconut milk had gone bad. I was too far away by the time I realized, so maybe they would have fixed it. If your drink is too hot, I'd pull over and wait for it to cool to make sure it's good. read more

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Jasmine F.

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Best iced americano and coffee around! Its made fresh and is organic too! I get mine with no added cream and sugar and it is perfect! Staff is always friendly and helpful as well! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Jenny B.

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Love this spot! The menu regularly changes to great seasonal drinks, and the staff is SUPER friendly. The perfect pit stop before work or while running errands. read more

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I've never been to a Caffino and was excited when I pulled into here a few minutes ago . 5:55pm exactly . And the lighted sign said open. Drove up to the window and there was a closed sign taped on the window and a blonde gal inside looked straight at my friend and I said nothing .. and turned off the lighted open sign ! It wasn't closing time . and she was just so blatantly rude about it. so for a first impression it was the absolute wrong experience . Not sure if I will ever attempt to try this again. Get better employees. According to yelp the open hours said it was open until 7pm . But even if that was wrong it was 5:55 not 6 . She should have could have helped us before closing . Bad customer service or well zero customer service in this case . Drove two blocks down the street and got Starbucks instead read more

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Maria M.

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This is my favorite coffee place and I often come to Caffino. I came by last Friday and I got a Vanilla Latte with oat milk delicious. I like how they have a lot of choices. Ana was the person working there and she is really amazing and really kind person read more

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AMAZING ice cafe latte that really gave me the energy I needed. Really cute spot that makes quick to go coffee. The women working there was very sweet and I ordered the iced cafe latte and it tasted really good! read more

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Ari E.

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I love this coffee shop, though I wish they had the York Peppermint Mocha like the one in Santa Clara (Sunnyvale?) has! I know they only do certain special drinks at certain locations, but this one's the closest to home. A bit pricey, but altogether I love the drinks and service. read more

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Tiffany P.

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I had my worst ever coffee shop experience at Caffino Mountain View yesterday around 1:30 pm. I ordered a small almond milk matcha green tea latte. A few minutes later, I went to take a sip and noticed it wasn't green and tasted like just hot almond milk. I go back to Caffino, and the guy ensures me he put matcha in it. Then, he says he only put 1/2 tsp (in 16 oz of almond milk?) because the matcha was all gone. 1/2 tsp of anything in 16 oz of liquid is insufficient. He should've just said he was out of matcha instead of serving such a crappy drink (for $5!). 'He' gets frustrated, and leaves me and my friend in our car without resolving the issue. He just turned away and went to the other side to deal with another car. No refund. No alternate beverage. No customer service. I'll stick with Peet's. They know how to treat their customers and don't skimp on product. read more

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Migdalia N.

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Exellent service. I love all the blended drinks. They have an great menu and a variety of good tasting drinks. Mountain View caffino is the best caffino i've been to so far. Overall had a really good experience. read more

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Monica L.

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This is a usual stop for me and my boss on our lunch walks. The staff is super friendly especially the sweet young lady with strawberry blonde hair. She always has a smile on her face and is not artificial when she says "Have a great day!" This place is very convenient for walkers or drivers. I like their soy drinks although I still prefer Starbucks over this place when it comes to flavors. I'll be back....I'm always here anyways! ;) read more

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Liz L.

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Darn, I was hoping to be first to review, but I see I've been beaten by over a year. Caffino looked promising what with it's small-ish menu and low-fat options. It seemed like they made only a couple of drinks and would know how to make it well. My boyfriend and I ordered the raspberry white chocolate mocha and mango tango fresco smoothie. Raspberry white chocolate - Although this didn't taste like low fat per se, it tasted fake... like no raspberries were harmed in the making of this drink. I drank about a 4th of it and handed it off to the boy. Mango tango - This was supposed to taste like mango and banana, but it tasted more like really really ripe mango, and not in a good way. It wasn't bad really, just too sweet. Surprisingly, drinking both at the same time produced a pleasant flavor. The 2 drinks together were slightly more than $6. As much as I like the concept of drive-thru coffee, I will probably not be back. read more

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Xochilt R.

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I love this place, the fact that I work in the same plaza makes it so incredibly easy to get my coffee fix! They are fast and my drink tastes awesome everytime! :) by the way huge thanks to the girl that gave me my coffee and didn't make me pay when the electricity was out! P.S. I did come back and pay :) read more

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Maria V.

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Ana is the best of the beast I follow her from redwood city caffino coffee chops are the best for the people go work and need they coffee and the go, and they been before Starbucks put they drive true. read more

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Very kind quick service. We live super close and they are always fast and easy. Once or twice may have forgotten money, and they actually gave it free- but we went back home and paid them anyways!!! read more

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Emely M.

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I starting coming to caffino my senior year of high school since it was On my way to school, and I still come till since day, I've been coming here for 5 years and the ladies ARE always super friendly! I've never had a bad experience here and the prices are so cheap! They recently raised the prices after coming here for almost 5 years in a row and it's about time because it's so worth it! I always order a small Carmel Fresco with no whip cream and a size small is basically a size medium ! I 1000% recommend anyone coming here read more

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Rhoda A.

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I have to have my coffee in the morning, so I either brew my own or stop by the local coffee shop to pick up a cup. I treasure my sleep, so most mornings I'm rushing to get to work. That means, I'm brewing my own coffee. But I like the idea of drive-thru coffee places. The sizes are larger than what most places have to offer, and the employees are friendly. Caffino is a wonderful concept if you're in a rush and want to get that espresso fix. Otherwise, the coffee's mediocre...and, it is out of my way if I'm on my way to work. read more

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I live in Santa Clara but work in Mountain View. I decided to stop by one day and order my usual drink which is the regular non-flavored cafe fresco. This is usually plain coffee-flavored base they use for all the other drinks like the caramel, mocha...you get the picture. I drove away before I could complain to the girl who was working at the time which was not what I call friendly at all. This is what I don't understand with people. If you hate your job, quit! It's not MY fault you work at the kiosk coffee drive thru!! I doubt this is your career goal and it would be better for the general public as a whole to not be involved in customer service. I could go on, but this is only part of my reason for this review. My PLAIN cafe fresco tasted like hazelnut. Blegh!!! I was so disappointed that I wasted my 3 bucks because it was so awful and couldn't finish it. This is where the coined phrase "my bad" applies to me. My idiotic self decided another day was good to go back to this same kiosk and order another fresco. I thought maybe the first time they had made a mistake and gave it another shot. That's just me feeling easy-going that day. Well guess who's bright idea was not so bright? It AGAIN tasted like hazelnut and this time I managed to ask the girl what is wrong with the fresco? (This was a different girl if you're wondering...she was nicer but not by much) She told me that it was the same base they've always used blah, blah, blah. I gave it back to her and got my money back. Bad service plus bad coffee equals no more business from this customer. I will go out of my way for my favorite neighborhood Caffino in Santa Clara. I'm going to go yelp about them right now..... read more

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Randy M.

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The staff is always so friendly and their Pumpkin spice lattes are to die for. Try this place out!

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Michael D.

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This place is the best Drive Thru Espresso Bar in Mt.View! The staff is amazing! and their Hot Chocolate is THE BEST! read more

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Dave K.

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Fast and convenient, drive-through coffee. Who could ask for anything more. Rarely crowded. Great product quality. Fast service.

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U V.

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Rude guy. He did not hear my order and gave me wrong drink. When I asked him to make me the right drink, he refused and turned his face around. read more

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Jasmine M.

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Matthew was SO kind and helpful to us! He explained the menu items to us when we had questions and the drinks were so good! We will definitely be returning every time we go to Los Altos! Thanks Matthew :) read more

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Cat B.

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Delicious organic house blend. Very impressed by the customer service -- friendly and stayed patient even after I changed my order. Huge plus: not having to leave my car! I love the drive thru! read more

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1947 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
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(650) 964-4506
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What time does Caffino open?

Caffino opens at 5:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Caffino opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday.Caffino opens at 6:30 AM on Sunday.

What time does Caffino close?

Caffino closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Caffino closes at 5:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:30 AM - 6:00 PMSat 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Does Caffino take credit cards?

Yes, Caffino takes credit cards.

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Does Caffino have a drive thru?

Yes, Caffino has a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Caffino allow dogs?

Yes, Caffino allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Caffino have bike parking?

Yes, Caffino has bike parking.

Does Caffino have outdoor seating?

No, Caffino does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Caffino have parking?

Yes, Caffino has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Caffino have free WiFi?

Yes, Caffino has free WiFi.

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We're a local family-run drive-thru coffee shop, specializing in tons of delicious drinks and pastries! Wether you're looking for something hot to warm you up, something iced or frozen to cool you down, or just stopping by for a quick snack, we have something for you!

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I love cafes with unique drinks, and Robu Coffee is definitely one of them!…read more I'm a huge fan of floral flavors, so I got the cherry blossom latte. The cherry blossom tasted like a more refined version of Gogurt. It was great and complemented well with the latte! There are some tables inside, but the space is small. We found a table outside under the shade. Really nice spot to just sip coffee and enjoy the California sun!

Robu has been my go to place for banana cream pudding. I've tried many places and they are too…read moresweet. We ordered two and were quite disappointed. This is not really an issue but the banana slices were already brown or we left it out a little too long (~15 minutes after delivery). We opened one, which tasted different (crumbs a bit soggy, banana a little slimy) from the previous. Then we looked at the other one and found the best by date. This is different from expiration date but would prefer a fresh or later best by date.

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Fusion Craft Latte

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Cherry Blossom Latte and it comes with Cherry Blossom Boba. Seasonal Crafted Latte. A must-try!

Pour Decisions Craft

YAY! I didn't realize they were here. I've been to their Santa Theresa location which is quite far…read morefor me but when I'm in the neighborhood we definitely stop by. Nice location - lots of parking and we love to have found a Vietnamese coffee place. I typically get the egg coffee but decided to go with their new Peanut Butter Latte and I'm so glad I did. It comes already with oat milk which is perfect. I will say - for the large the ratio on cream to coffee was little off. I'd prefer less of the cream and more coffee but it was still delicious and refreshing - not too sweet and had a lot of the PB flavor. Hubby got the Pandan Matcha. He loved it - though it was a bit too sweet for him so he waited for the ice to melt a bit. Not sure if we could have adjusted the sweetness. Youngest got the Banana Latte and devoured it quickly. Fair to say I think she really enjoyed it! Nice that they are so close to us now. Will definitely be one of our go to for Vietnamese coffee!!

This location of Pour Decisions is located in Grant Park Plaza. This is a busy plaza, so parking…read moremay be hit or miss. I like how they have different kind of drinks from alcohol to coffees to teas and more. Eh service, especially after my experience. I was intrigued by their matcha drinks and Salted Cream Jasmine Tea. I ended up picking the latter. My drink took a pretty long time to get - last in my group, but eventually they called out my order. When I finally got it, it was very dark like coffee, so I asked the employee, if this was my order - the Salted Cream Jasmine Tea. She double checked and confirmed the name and drink. I was still skeptical about it, but since the employee confirmed it was order, we just left after we all got our drinks. After leaving, I tried my drink (which I should had before I left) and it was definitely coffee and it was super strong (I do not like or drink coffee at all). It was not worth going back, so I just tossed it after only 2 sips, which was a bummer because it was almost $8 drink and they gave me the wrong drink, even though I double checked with them.

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Blueberry Matcha Latte w/ crumbles, oat milk ($7.95)

Banana matcha latte and egg cream coffee

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Matcha blueberry, peanut butter latte, pandan latte

Bluestone Lane Los Altos Café

Great food , first time visiting. Thank you Yami for the outstanding service will definitely be…read morereturning. 10/10.

I love the ambience of this place - such a clean look with upscale decor. The staff is super…read morefriendly. The Australian dishes are super tasty and healthy and the coffee is incredible! The banana bread is super yummy and can run out - we got lucky! The service is fabulous!

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Bluestone Lane Café Los Altos coastal inspired interior

Avocado smash and Eggs Benedict at Bluestone Lane

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Bluestone Lane Café Summer Menu

Red Berry Coffee Bar

I stopped in for a quick afternoon decaf and had the BEST Americano - maybe ever?…read more Friendly staff, nice coffee shop vibe and excellent coffee. 5 stars

So we came after a lunch w friends and were intrigued by the space! It's very pretty spot (though…read morethe lids and stuff as such are at an awkward spot from the pick up and trash bins. ) I had ordered a vanilla latter iced, strawberry matcha iced, doggy treat, and salted caramel mini muffin. The drinks were not good - at first I did not know they were out of the strawberry flavoring so I was offered to substitute with orange or vanilla and went with the safe route of vanilla. Wrong choice, the matcha itself was not good for the price. Both drinks were actually on the watery side but the coffee wasn't as bad as the matcha (I honestly drank the coffee with a mint flavored gum and it reminded me of the mint mojito from Philz - so I was able to drink it) The muffin I think was a little sweet but my partner actually really enjoyed it and I liked the size of it because it wasn't a lot but he was still able to enjoy it for what it was. The doggy treat was on the harder side but other than that my dog really enjoyed the treat which is saying something as she can be picky. Overall price for quality was too much imo especially since the drinks were really bad.

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Red Berry Coffee Bar - inside

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Satura Patisserie

Very good!…read more Service, display, taste. The price is a little high, but I'll be back!

Great cakes. A little pricy, but the quality is there…read more Had the matcha Mont Blanc and earl grey slice. The cake was light, flavorful, and the different textures were great. There's outdoor seating, and we were able to get a seat near opening time, but this place is quite popular.

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Seasonal Almond Tart (or something like that).

Classic chocolate

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Hot matcha oatmilk latte for a walk 10/4/25

1 Oz Coffee

Amazingly good coffee at this small place. I love finding…read morethese type of smaller independent coffee shops....I do believe they have another location as well... They source their beans from roasters....and the gal who helped me in the front I asked for a couple of recommendations for pour over drip....and the one she chose was way better than I expected! There is some seating in there and enough space outside as well to just relax and chill...I sat at the community table and enjoyed the coffee....I even had to go back the next day but I got a latte the next day.... I would definitely come back here if passing by or staying in Mountain View again...they do close quite early (5PM)....so I had to get a cup from Peets nearby and I told the guy I've been going there...and he even said Oh Yeah there coffee is good! Confirmed from another Barista!!!

Such a cute little coffee spot in Mountain View downtown…read more Make sure you keep time on hand on weekend mornings. There is a bit of a line and wait for the order. You have limited seating inside but there are few chairs outside shop as well. I tried their seasonal Cardamom rose latte and it was delicious!! Also my kid loved their ducky cake pop!

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Ube twice baked croissant, to go!

Twice baked chocolate hazelnut

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Quality control. Ube latte

Bloomsgiving

Came here to quickly grab a bouquet to celebrate a graduate of Stanford University. It was a Sunday…read moreat around 11:00am and there were not much cut flowers I was told. So I chose among wrapped bouquets. She was very kind to change the wrap from pink to blue without extra charge for me. I love the inside. It's a coffee shop / florist / nursery. It gives a very relaxed feel inside. I love this place.

This is an adorable matcha spot on Castro street…read more First off, it's a beautiful plant shop. Second off, they make really great matcha drinks with unique flavors. We tried the matcha cold foam with pandan and the iced matcha latte ($6-8 a drink) with lemon poppy foam. They tape a little fresh flower on your drink too.

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Fun plant stakes and other accessories

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Hojicha latte

Coupa Cafe - Colonnade

Having retail parking is a huge plus. The atmosphere of the cafe is airy and clean with indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. Nice color scheme. My arepa was delicious. The coffee had an interesting flavor. The waffle had the perfect crunch with flavorful strawberries. We would definitely add this to our list.

Ate inside for once as I usually get to go. I got a order of fries, and wow is this a big portion…read more Definitely shareable, and they don't skimp out on the sauces either! My favorite was the orange. I also got the turkey and avocado crepe and the crepe part was yum. It's chewy and gluten free. I definitely want to try the other crepes

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Casa Mia

Went to Casa Mia on a Saturday around 12:45pm for lunch. We were starving, and thankfully it was…read morenot too crowded, so we were seated immediately. I appreciated how there were a good amount of vegetarian options on the menu. Friend and I split the chilaquiles and the churro French toast and our food arrived within 15 minutes. Chilaquiles (5/5): Very flavorful! I liked how the tortilla chips stayed crispy even with the red sauce on top. The beans and eggs were well cooked Churro French Toast (5/5): Had to end my meal with a dessert and this definitely satisfied my sweet tooth! The French toast was perfectly made and the berries were tasty Friend got the horchata latte and gave it her stamp of approval! Overall, delicious food and good customer service! I'm not usually a big fan of breakfast/brunch spots, but Casa Mia was fantastic and I would definitely return.

My husband and I came here around 1:30pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. All of the staff…read morewere really nice and helpful! We got the birria chilaquiles, crab cake Benedict, and churro French toast. We liked all of them but thought the crab cake Benedict was a little bland/lacking seasoning. I was hoping the churro French toast would be crispier but it was good overall. We'll definitely come back!

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Churro French Toast. Double dipped golden brown churro French toast topped with strawberries and our homemade whipped cream.

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Nutella French Toast

Robu Coffee

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

I love cafes with unique drinks, and Robu Coffee is definitely one of them!…read more I'm a huge fan of floral flavors, so I got the cherry blossom latte. The cherry blossom tasted like a more refined version of Gogurt. It was great and complemented well with the latte! There are some tables inside, but the space is small. We found a table outside under the shade. Really nice spot to just sip coffee and enjoy the California sun!

Robu has been my go to place for banana cream pudding. I've tried many places and they are too…read moresweet. We ordered two and were quite disappointed. This is not really an issue but the banana slices were already brown or we left it out a little too long (~15 minutes after delivery). We opened one, which tasted different (crumbs a bit soggy, banana a little slimy) from the previous. Then we looked at the other one and found the best by date. This is different from expiration date but would prefer a fresh or later best by date.

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Fusion Craft Latte

Fusion Crafted Matcha

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Cherry Blossom Latte and it comes with Cherry Blossom Boba. Seasonal Crafted Latte. A must-try!

Makkee Dessert

4.4

(59 reviews)

1.1 mi

Makkee Desserts is the definition of "not too sweet" which is a compliment in the Asian community…read more Their ingredients taste fresh, not too sweet, yet flavorful. The price for their desserts is definitely on the higher end but quality is good and portions are not big but acceptable. They are a small shop where they share half of first floor store with the hotpot restaurant that is two stories tall. Makkee Dessert has one kiosk outside of their shop right at the entrance where you order. Most of their seating is outdoors but there are also 3 small tables inside the store to dine in. There is a monitor where you can track when your order is ready for pickup. The two desserts we ate at the shop were the Taro Black Sticky Rice Mochi Fresh Milk ($11.99) and the Taro Paste Snow Black Sticky Rice ($11.99). Both were delicious! For to go desserts, we got two of the Makkee Deluxe (Warm) ($11.99 each) and was told it was also delicious. Food was nicely packaged. The female worker who called out my order number was polite and friendly. Overall we had a great experience here. Just wish there were more indoor seating but everything else was great!

It's on Castro located near the train tracks, next to Asian Box and Oren's Hummus, sharing space…read morewith a hot pot restaurant. However, reading the sign, it seems customers have no restroom access, which is a concern. You line up outdoor and scan code to read the menu. When you reach the entrance, there's an ordering kiosk and you place your order there. Given the limited seating space (2 2 seaters and 1 3 seaters), most orders are to go. As we got lucky and got a table, we enjoyed our to go order inside and noticed that dine in portions seem to be bigger than take out. We tried Peach Gum Resin and Lotus Seeds Fresh Milk and Taro Black Sticky Rice Mochi Fresh Milk. Both can be without ice but you cannot alter anything else. We both like the Peach Gum more, better texture and I felt healthier. The line can get long as the evening comes. We waited less than 20 mins when we lined up at 7, but by 8pm, the line was three times longer and reached middle of the street. It wasn't too long a wait to get to pick up our order, so they seemed to be efficient in packing food.

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Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream

Service was a bit hectic with purple coming in and just walking all over each other. The cashiers…read moredidn't seem to know how to conto the crowding or keep things organized. The ice cream was yum though. I'd give it another chance. It was a sunday agree fourth of July so it would have just been a bad day to come in.

Grew up coming to this ice cream shop, and it's as good today as it was a decade ago! The size of…read morethe crowd depends on when you visit. When I visited on a Monday night, it was almost completely empty. However, when I drop in on weekends, it's much more lively. I've never had a negative experience with the employees at this shop, who let you sample a couple flavors before you order. The inside is small and feels vintage. There's a couple tables indoors and more seating outdoors. I genuinely love the gelato here. It may be for sentimental reasons, but I truly think the gelato here is unmatched by any other ice cream place I've visited. I love the soft and slightly stretchy texture of the gelato. It's definitely softer than other ice cream I've tried, but I honestly prefer this type of elasticity. The flavors are very classic: I love the strawberry fresca, lychee, and stracciatella flavors. This is definitely a comfort spot for me and home to some absolutely delicious gelato!

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Small scoops (up to 2 flavors)

Cup of half Strawberry Fresca, half Lychee

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Mint cookies and cream and pistachio

Pour Decisions Craft

YAY! I didn't realize they were here. I've been to their Santa Theresa location which is quite far…read morefor me but when I'm in the neighborhood we definitely stop by. Nice location - lots of parking and we love to have found a Vietnamese coffee place. I typically get the egg coffee but decided to go with their new Peanut Butter Latte and I'm so glad I did. It comes already with oat milk which is perfect. I will say - for the large the ratio on cream to coffee was little off. I'd prefer less of the cream and more coffee but it was still delicious and refreshing - not too sweet and had a lot of the PB flavor. Hubby got the Pandan Matcha. He loved it - though it was a bit too sweet for him so he waited for the ice to melt a bit. Not sure if we could have adjusted the sweetness. Youngest got the Banana Latte and devoured it quickly. Fair to say I think she really enjoyed it! Nice that they are so close to us now. Will definitely be one of our go to for Vietnamese coffee!!

This location of Pour Decisions is located in Grant Park Plaza. This is a busy plaza, so parking…read moremay be hit or miss. I like how they have different kind of drinks from alcohol to coffees to teas and more. Eh service, especially after my experience. I was intrigued by their matcha drinks and Salted Cream Jasmine Tea. I ended up picking the latter. My drink took a pretty long time to get - last in my group, but eventually they called out my order. When I finally got it, it was very dark like coffee, so I asked the employee, if this was my order - the Salted Cream Jasmine Tea. She double checked and confirmed the name and drink. I was still skeptical about it, but since the employee confirmed it was order, we just left after we all got our drinks. After leaving, I tried my drink (which I should had before I left) and it was definitely coffee and it was super strong (I do not like or drink coffee at all). It was not worth going back, so I just tossed it after only 2 sips, which was a bummer because it was almost $8 drink and they gave me the wrong drink, even though I double checked with them.

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Blueberry Matcha Latte w/ crumbles, oat milk ($7.95)

Banana matcha latte and egg cream coffee

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Matcha blueberry, peanut butter latte, pandan latte

Saigon Breadfast

One of my favorite banh mi places because of their Saigon signature sandwich. I love me the pate…read moreand cold cut meats which tastes of higher quality mystery meat compared to the average. The service is fairly fast. They make the bread in the house and when they run out of bread, they stop selling sandwiches. The cold brew coffee pays like 115 straight freebasing caffeine. it'll keep you up until next Tuesday! Phil, the owner, did warn me before I drank the whole cup.

My husband and I were in the midst of errands in the area, and decided to go to Saigon Breadfast…read morefor lunch. San Jose certainly has its share of local banh mi gems, but I jokingly told the staff at the front counter that I'm surprised they haven't opened a location in San Jose to serve the Vietnamese community there, too! Truthfully, I just want them closer to me so I don't have to make the drive. :P I got a large combo of SaiGon's Signature which was the classic cold cut sandwich with Peach Strawberry fruit tea. The first thing that immediately struck me upon first bite was the ASMR-worthy crunch of the baguette with a soft, pillowy chew for the interior. You can tell the bread is made with care, and for me, great banh mi always starts with great bread. The fillings were just as enjoyable. While I thought the protein could have used a touch more seasoning, it didn't take away from the overall quality or experience. This is the flavor profile I still expect from a cold cut sandwich. There was a healthy slathering of pate with just the right amount of pickled vegetables to bring in that brightness to balance it out. I bought a large sandwich with the intention to bring the other half home, but that was a total failure. Both the hubby and I ended up eating our entire sandwiches there! Oh, and my fruit tea was yummy and refreshing! Can't make it to East San Jose? Saigon Breadfast is a great alternative. It's absolutely worth giving them a try!

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Mantra India

This was an Uber Eats order from Mantra, and truth be told, the value was ridiculous in the best…read morepossible way. We ordered the ghee-roasted butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, and biryani. The butter chicken was good, though not the best I've had. The lamb rogan josh was amazing, complex and deeply flavorful, although the meat could have been a little more tender. The biryani was very North Indian style, delicate, fragrant with saffron, and not spicy. The real clincher was that Uber Eats had all three dishes on Buy One, Get One. So I ordered dinner and somehow ended up catering a small Indian wedding. Amazing value for money, plenty of leftovers, and an easy five stars.

I recently visited Mantra India Restaurant with my friends after hearing a lot about their buffet…read moremenu. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing, especially for us as vegetarians. The vegetarian main course options were very limited and not up to the mark. The paneer and dal were particularly disappointing in terms of taste and quality. The dessert was good, and the fruits were probably the best part of the starters. However, the self-serve Pani Puri was a letdown - the pani tasted like it was made mostly from store-bought masala powder and lacked the authentic flavor you would expect. We were also never offered naan or roti by the server, and given the quality of the main dishes, we didn't feel the need to ask. I also tried the Mango Mastani, hoping it would be a highlight, but it was extremely sugary and had very little mango flavor. It felt more like a sweet drink with a small amount of mango purée rather than a true Mango Mastani. Overall, I had higher expectations and bad experience based on what I had heard about the buffet, but the vegetarian experience needs significant improvement.

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Carissa C.

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7 years ago

I've never been to a Caffino and was excited when I pulled into here a few minutes ago . 5:55pm technically . And the lighted sign said open. Drove up to the window and there was closed sign on the window and a blonde gal inside looked straight as my friend and I .. and turned off the lighted open sign ! It wasn't closing time and she was just so blatant about it so for a first impression it was the absolute wrong experience . Not sure if I will ever attempt to try this again. Get better employees . read more

R D.

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14 years ago

I love this little shop! It a fast small coffee shop but its drive thru. I go to work at 6 am n there is .ever a huge rush or line. The service is fast and the coffee is soooo Yummy. I have been coming here for months now and totally forgot to leave a review for this place. I want them to get the credit for being such a great coffee shop here in mountain view! read more

Tanya P.

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15 years ago

dont try to take the truth down this place SUCK. And the managment is really bad. never had andy real business managment training . Why do you think the store has a bad rep . They dont know anythiing in regards to store policy or workforce policy VERY UNPROFFESSIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Janette H.

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8 years ago

Service is always fast and friendly. All the baristas pay attention to detail. My favorite drinks are the oreo cookie fresco and iced vanilla latte and if im feeling like having something else besides coffee, i get the mango iced tea. Awesome place! read more

Gary S.

10

37

12

13 years ago

This place is really good to get some coffee when it's cold u don't want to get out of ur car small little drive thru!!! They make really good coffee great Customer service!!! read more

Mary M.

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8 years ago

Friendly staff, great coffee and a vibrant environment for gathering and chatting. I don't shop there much, but always leave happy when i do. read more