Chayakada Cafe

"The coffee here is delightfully smooth and well-balanced, offering a clean, non-harsh sip with…read morejust the right touch of sweetness.

Been here numerous times for beer and food and has always been bomb. The staff is always friendly…read moreand patient , letting you sample beers before purchasing. Inside and outdoor seating. Not super big place but a comfortable spot. Owner is super nice and down to earth as well. Makes it easy to come back! Had my favorite Pulp beer from Fieldwork. Also had a mozzarella and pesto sandwich from them and was much better than expected. Bread itself tasted/felt fresh with a good little toast. ( im sure it's packaged but still really good) I haven't tried the bahn mis yet from them but they do get them from Duc Huong who is very well known in the bay for bahn mi. Next time!

Hello em coffee beans

Matcha Horchata with Ube Cream, Viet Coffee with Ube Cream

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Mango fizz. Another very refreshing drink with the sparkling water. Try to get mango chunks with every sip.

MoonBean's Coffee

I had never been to this coffee shop before and I hadn't been to Half Moon Bay in several years. I…read moredecided to do a drive there on my own, on a weekday and popped into this little shop and ordered a house coffee and an apricot danish. The coffee was off the hook, and the danish was absolutely delicious. I ate outside at a little table and it was really nice. I ended up going back in and getting an apple danish and taking it to my car to bring home. The people that work there were super friendly, and I actually look forward to going there again just to go to this café.

This place is pretty good. Been going for the past 5 years. I live no where near south side SJ but…read moreoccasionally make the drive. Coffees good. I like their dirty thai tea. They have a fair amount of foods options, those are whatever. Top 5 coffee shop in SJ IMO

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Morning Lobby

4.3(516 reviews)

5.9 mi•Cambrian Park

We go to Morning Lobby almost every week, and it has become one of our favorite places to grab…read morebreakfast. It's one of those spots we keep coming back to because the food is consistently good and the service is always welcoming. My son especially loves the breakfast burrito, but honestly, everything we've tried has been delicious. The food is fresh, flavorful, and consistently well prepared. Whether we're stopping in for a quick breakfast or taking our time, we always have a great experience. One of the things we appreciate most is the staff. Everyone is always friendly, attentive, and makes us feel welcome. When you visit somewhere as often as we do, that kind of service really makes a difference. We were also excited to hear that Morning Lobby is opening a new location in Los Gatos! We're looking forward to checking it out and are so happy to see one of our favorite breakfast spots expanding. We'll definitely continue to be regulars!

This place is pretty busy on the weekends!! There is a line for a table however it goes pretty fast…read moreand their interior and patio area are bigger than it initially looked. They have a bunch of different coffees and matcha drinks, and lots of breakfast options! You order at the counter once the hostess finds you a table and then the cashier gives you a table number for you to put at your table. I think this makes everything go faster since they just have to bring your food to your table. The breakfast sandwiches were really good and loaded with lots of ingredients and very flavorful! The lattes were good , but the cherry matcha latte was very good!! You could taste the hint of cherry in it! They have a lot of seasonal drinks that are on the menu in front of the register as well! Clearly, this place is very popular, seeing as the line never died down the whole time we were there!

Coffee bar

Tater Tots ($5)

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Iced Vienna Latte

Insomnibar

4.5(209 reviews)

2.0 mi•Santa Teresa

The food here is TO DIE FOR, and everyone is so incredibly nice! They treat you like so well and…read moreserve you the best food. I would DEFINITELY come here at least once a week, everything looks clean and The girl who helped me was so kind and welcoming!

I really enjoyed my experience at Insomniabar Coffee & Tea! The drinks were amazing, and when I…read moreasked for more sugar in my coffee, they said yes, of course. I thought they were just going to add more sugar, but instead, they made me a whole new drink! It was sweet and absolutely perfect. The food was yummy as well, and my friends and I all really enjoyed everything. The bathroom was also very clean and organized. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely come back!

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Ham and egg sandwich and vegan pretzelwich

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Peach lemongrass tea

Blvd Coffee

3.9(60 reviews)

4.0 mi•Blossom Valley

Finally had the chance to try this place after doing early morning errands in a Friday around 8 am!…read moreIt was quiet and lively with people inside. This establishment is part of a south San Jose plaza near Dick Sporting Goods and Happy lemon! It's super spacious and lots of parking. The staff were super nice and patient with me since it was my first time there. I ordered the following: - Cop Car: great balance of dark and milk chocolate for a smooth drink - The special bagel: so much avocado! Great balance of cream cheese and cucumber. The lemon drizzle added a good zesty flavor profile. - border bagel: a hefty and delicious bagel! The eggs were so soft with a crunchy bagel. The jalapeños were the right amount of spicy. - Ham Cheese Croissant: crunchy croissant with good serving of ham and cheese! Good experience here since I took it to go for the family!

The coffee is always good! The seasonal drinks are pretty good and they always have something…read moreinteresting. If I'm not getting a seasonal drink, the Cinnamon Twist and Caffe Cubano are super solid and very tasty. We like to get the pastries here too, especially the scones. This spot is nice and spacious, and the wifi is pretty good so you can work there. They're always welcoming and friendly, and remember to ask them to stamp a rewards card for you!

Coffee bags & snacks!

Lemon blueberry muffin

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Counter view

Egghead Sando Cafe

4.0(185 reviews)

1.6 mi•Santa Teresa

I absolutely love the BEC sandwich and the egghead cafe latte - it's the best! But what is going on…read morewith the smell? I've been coming here the last 3 years and noticed the horrible smell in the bathroom immediately and always avoided using the bathroom because of how bad it smelled. Well now, the smell has creeped in to the entire restaurant. It's absolutely horrible and smells like sewage. We can't eat in there and it's making me debate on coming here any more. I've been a loyal customer since they opened but the smell is so horrible. They need to take it seriously and fix it.

Soooo good!! I just tried this place for the first time and got the ultimate sando. Probably the…read morebest breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I would have put a picture but we immediately devoured it lol The eggs are scrambled perfectly, not overdone. The portions are filling for one sandwich, and the ingredients are very good quality. Also you can order at a kiosk which makes everything very streamlined. Highly recommend! I'm so happy I found my new breakfast place!

Front counter. Nice and neat

The Chic Sandwich

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Caffeine Depot

4.8(29 reviews)

4.6 mi•Seven Trees

So good! I'm a coffee person so I went to the Tuesday Kaiser Farmers market in San Jose and was…read moreable to get their iced coffee cloud with custard cream and it was so delicious! They also do matcha drinks - not sure if they had the full menu available at this specific farmers market but their IG is usually up to date for where you can find them. Delicious coffee and worth trying out!

I've been wanting to try Caffeine Depot and caught them at a pop up at the Kindred Studios in the…read moremission. Surprisingly the space was pretty empty and we got a signature banana tiramisu latte and the custard cloud latte to try Loved both drinks, especially the banana tiramisu which was rich and creamy with the banana cream top without feeling too sweet or heavy. The viet coffee they use is pretty strong and does well to cut through the creaminess of the milk and cream top. The custard cloud was on the sweeter side but I really enjoyed the eggy top which had a lot of flavor as well. Such a great coffee pop up and I'll have to try the matcha next time! They also sell the cutest matcha bowls!

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Pistachio matcha and pistachio latte

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Blvd Coffee

4.2(377 reviews)

6.0 mi•Almaden Valley

While out shopping, my wife and I came across BLVD Coffee and remembered a friend mentioning it…read morebefore--so I figured, why not give it a try? As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Enrique, who had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. We took a moment to look over the menu, and he quickly picked up that it was our first time. After we confirmed, he asked about our coffee preferences--strong, sweet, or somewhere in the middle--and walked us through the seasonal menu with some great suggestions. My wife ordered the iced lavender vanilla, and I went with the iced café carmelita. He also asked if we wanted food, so we tried the lemon blueberry loaf and a turkey avocado sandwich. Everything did not disappoint. The drinks were amazing--Enrique absolutely nailed the recommendations--and the turkey avocado sandwich was especially memorable. While our drinks were being made, we had some friendly small talk with the staff, which added to the experience. The overall vibe was great. The team was super friendly and attentive--when a line started forming, other staff jumped in right away to make sure no one was left waiting. I'm really glad we stopped in and gave this place a shot. We'll definitely be back!

Great vibes, good coffee (not too acidic beans), almond croissants were delish!…read more Pros: - Lots of parking in front of the cafe - lots of seating (indoor & outdoor) & different vibes I ordered: - almond croissant: ugh so good! It was flaky, chewy, not too sweet, almonds were burnt. Even after 4 hours, it was perfect. 5/5 stars - $6 - Americano: yea I know, boring but it was good! Acidic but not too much. Would've loved to taste the bean more 4/5 stars - $4.50? Definitely a good work/study cafe on a random weekday

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Mexican Mocha

Regal Bagel

4.6(656 reviews)

0.1 mi•Santa Teresa

As close as you can get to a NY bagel. My go-to order is the Norwegian Lox on a sesame bagel…read more Perfect amount of cream cheese, and bagels are not overloaded making it not super messy to eat. Lines move quickly and they get your bagels out fast. Definitely check it out!

This bagel place is sooo good! I am a huge fan of bagel sandwiches but sometimes I find the bagel…read moreitself is too thick or hard to eat as a sandwich. The pesto cheese bagel was soo good and perfect for the lox sandwich. Loved the Peppercinis in there as well. The workers/owners are also really sweet and service was fast!

Norwegian Lox Sandwich on Jalapeno Bagel w/ Garlic and Herbs CC (~$10.50, 4.75/5 stars)

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7 Leaves Cafe

4.0(127 reviews)

3.3 mi•Blossom Valley

7 Leaves is one of my go-to spots for both drinks and getting work done. My favorites are the House…read moreCoffee and the Thai Tea--the House Coffee is a classic, and I'd recommend getting the Thai Tea with easy sweetness since it can run a little sweet. It's a great place to study or work with free Wi-Fi, plenty of parking, and fast service. Ordering ahead through the app is also super convenient, and it's nice being able to earn points toward free drinks. Overall, it's a reliable spot with consistently good drinks, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for a place to grab boba or coffee and get some work done with plenty of comfortable seating, outlets, and wifi.

This 7Leaves has the best to go method. Ordering is always a breeze with 7Leaves' app, but this…read morespot puts the drinks inside a fridge if it is made before pickup time. Ordering in person might take some time since staff might be busy making orders. Love the interior and the ambiance. This location is definitely one of their bigger locations! Lots of people come to do work on their laptops, but there's still enough seating for everyone. Will be back for my spontaneous online order of 7Leaves. It's just so convenient!

Matcha latte

Large open space with tons of seating

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Tons of seating

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Venkat R.

1 year ago

Discovered this charming new spot - a perfect blend of casual and elegant. It's ideal for some peaceful me-time or a relaxed catch-up with friends and family. Visited for the first time and was immediately impressed by the beautiful decor and comfortable seating. Tried the Kerala chai, which had a unique and delightful flavor, and the egg sandwich was absolutely spot on. Loved the entire experience! read more

Alisha S.

1 year ago

Absolutely love this café! The Chaya is outstanding--rich, authentic, and instantly took me back to the flavors of Kerala. We also tried their beef roast sandwich, which was just as delicious. The owners are incredibly warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend stopping by if you want the best Chaya in the Bay Area! read more

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1 year ago

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