Chromatic Coffee is located in a large warehouse which gives off a rustic look. I ordered a Vanilla Iced Latte with oat milk and loved every sip. Drinks came out fairly quickly and the staff was quiet yet friendly. They do not offer straws which was a negative for me... however, they did mix my latte for me so the sippy cup did just fine. Cheers! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Vanilla Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

I finally stopped by yesterday since I was in the area and I'm so glad I did! I went around 8:30am on a Sunday morning and there were only a couple of other people there, so I was able to walk around and look at all of the swag and decor they sell! It's a very cute space inside of a bigger building, so while you might see the sign from the outside, you'll need to walk through a couple of hallways to get there. I had an iced almond milk latte and it was once of the best ones I've had! I saw they had several unique pastries available as well, but I didn't have any that day. I'd like to come back and try them another time! The service was fast and friendly, and there is a parking lot outside. I'll be back! read more

Super cool cafe in San Jose! Absolutely love the industrial design of the building. The interior of the cafe is very spacious, and they have free wifi for anyone looking for a place to do work. The drinks are great as well! We got their Coconut Mocha and Dulce de Leche Latte which were both great. The Coconut Mocha had a very strong coconut taste, while the Dulce de Leche Latte was nice and creamy. Great cafe I'd recommend anyone to check out if they're in the area! read more

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Under construction while I was there, but looks like it will be amazing. Nice selection of drinks and things to snack on while working.

My brother raved about the quality of the coffee here and I have to agree with him! The location is kind of odd but the space is very open and has adequate seating if you want to catch up with a friend or get some work done. I got the iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The drink was so creamy and well balanced without being overly sweet. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Chromatic Coffee - Vanilla iced latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Only in San Jose for the day and heard good things about this place. Thankfully, it def lived up to the good reviews! Their coconut mocha latte special tastes exactly like an almond joy and is so delicious! The coffee is smooth and the industrial warehouse vibe of the building is pretty neat. I would highly rec. read more

Chromatic Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally got around to trying Chromatic Coffee! The location is interesting but parking was quick. The cafe has plenty of seating too. In addition to their regular menu, they also offer banana drinks, including the Banana Latte and Banana + Cold Brew. I got the banana cold brew and it was so good! I've tried banana lattes from other places and while tasty, I prefer Chromatic Coffee having the banana mixed in with the coffee. I believe they use oat milk for these items. My order was ready quickly! They sell pies from Sweetdragon. I got one to take home. I'd definitely come back for the banana cold brew or to try some of their other drinks! read more

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I've visited this place countless times and I am pleased with the quality and consistency. I'm not sure what beans they use but it's such a treat. Their dulce de leche latte is so tasty and not too sweet which I love. The staff are all great, I've never had a bad experience. There's so much seating here, I would definitely come by to read or hang out with some company. read more

Love the vibe of this place! It's very open and pleasantly different. The cashier was helpful when answering questions about their coffees and made great recommendations. The Americano was smooth and tasted great. The coconut mocha latte was spectacular - the right amount of everything. The berry pie was also very tasty. I'll definitely be back! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Berry pie, coconut mocha latte, Americano - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here missing the coffee I had here a year ago. It's still just as good. I'm a big coffee lover and their drinks are very rich in flavor. The searing area was very spacious and I like how it has a warehouse vibe to it. Parking was tough tho because it's a very small lot. But it's worth staying around a for a couple hours. The baristas were pretty nice and kept the place organized. read more

This location is inside a warehouse complex, so nice airy and chill vibes. Chromatic itself has a very spacious area but not that many seats, so you may have to venture out into the complex for seating if all the tables are full. Coffee menu is fairly simple with the typical lattes plus rotating seasonal items. There's some pastry options to eat, but not really anything for a full meal. Staff was friendly and efficient at churning out orders. Fair price point like most craft coffee places in the Bay. I'd come back if I was in the area again. The complex structure also had parking all around it, so didn't have to worry about that (try the back & side if none available in the front). read more

I love indie coffee roasters. I hope they don't go the ways of selling out like some other Bay Area originated roasters (iykyk, like the one from Berkeley, and at least a couple from SF). Meanwhile though, please do come here and support this local coffee roaster. I recently came by and treated myself to a specialty latte and bought a bag of beans for my every day consumption, and they gave me a card to redeem a free regular coffee for my next visit. If you visit on a Friday morning, you might be lucky to find a pop up breakfast sandwich in front of their parking lot. You should definitely try them along with your cup of chromatic coffee. read more

The staff here is always so kind ... the drinks are amazing enough room to study my favorite is the classic vanilla latte iced !!! I had Peet's the other day and was not good at all had to stop here to get the right fix for the day ! (: read more

"Modern" aka a warehouse consisting of a steel sided building with concrete floors..... wouldn't be bad if it wasn't 32 degrees inside with some obnoxiously large JBL speakers playing some hippie unicorn pony soundtrack. I have never seen a Barista move so slow in my life, close to 4 minutes between drinks being put out. The owner should consider finding a way to keep his employees warm so they can work at a comfortable pace. The poor they working the register had to wear a mask..... I am guessing because it's so cold........ The roast on their espresso is dark and bitter similar to Starbucks. What a shame..... if they had good coffee it might redeem the "ambiance " read more

This was a lovely coffee spot find in San Jose! I ordered a cold brew, which there were 2 options for, something I always appreciate. The barista was able to share some insight on both blends and was super knowledgeable. The cold brew was bright, strong and delicious. They have a wide variety of beans, some are a little pricey but there are also some great blends that are a little more reasonable, something for everyone. The atmosphere is industrial, very light bright and airy with some great tunes on in the background. I'll definitely go back if I'm in the area! read more

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Great cortado with oat milk. Sometimes decaf lacks the richness of regular but this one was amazing! Highly recommend. Nice ambience. Enjoyed doing the puzzle while waiting :). read more

Chromatic Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here with my pup a few times a week for a little over two months now, and it's quietly become my default "get things done" spot. The place has this worn-in, artistic, slightly scruffy charm.. idk if I'm describing it right. It's like... the kind of hangout where people come for a quick catchup each other but end up drifting in and out of nice, long conversations. Like.. the morning version of going out for drinks. Instead of cocktails, it's cappuccinos and spearmint lavender tea. same energy. Nothing feels overly polished, which is exactly why it feels comfortable. The music is one of my favorite parts. Very eclectic in the best way! I'm very particular with music and have an inside joke with my wife about hijacking the Bluetooth at certain places to play some "actual music" but damn. Find myself removing my headphones to listen to what they have playing. Sometimes I feel like I'm inside an NPR segment. Lol The coffee and tea have been consistently tasty. Great espresso, tasty tea options, and no one rushes you out. just gentle background life happening around you. Another shoutout to the staff. Literally EVERYONE has been amazing and they're always in such great moods. In return, all the customers are super friendly too. Love it :) read more

What a cute little coffee spot! The worst part about this place is trying to find parking on a Sunday. The building is shared with other businesses so the lot fills up quickly. They have this awesome little table where you can leave business cards and flyers, etc. which is really neat! Music playing, a selection of coffee goods to purchase, coffees and baked goods available as well. I've been told they changed things up and now there is more seating area so if you need a cute little spot to study or do work, this is it! Tried the espresso banana oatmilk latte! It was pretty good except, if you are cautious about your sugar intake, I probably would not recommend it. If you enjoy banana, then I would definitely get it. It was delicious! I was expecting one of the little books to cost a fortune as well, but was actually similarly priced to the Amazon price of it (Yeah, I checked! I wanted to see how much it was upsold for). read more

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I was honestly disappointed with my coffee. It just wasn't that good. But the shop and the building it was in were so cool and so very "coffee house" that I was able to let it slide and I enjoyed myself anyway. And the fact that I got to hang out with my lovely wife and my sweet kids made a less than steller coffee place much better. read more

I wish I lived closer. This is actual coffee. Not sure and milk w a drop of coffee. The space is roomy and it looks like they have other events and things going on. I can't wait to go back and try other drinks. read more

location is relatively easy to find though it is in a more industrial area. It's also a non descript building. but the coffee is amazing! I ordered the tangerine dream which is their seasonal cup and it is incredible. It's tangerine, espresso and oatmilk served over ice. It's refreshing, tart, tangy, creamy and dreamy. I want to go back for more while it's the summer special. My hubby ordered the latte and it's bold still. many places it seems like lattes are watered down due to lack of quality espresso shots or too much milk. Not here. Service is friendly and speedy. A gem read more

Chromatic Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Chromatic has always been one of the better local coffee spots in San Jose, but over the years, I've noticed a decline in both quality and service. Regardless of how busy it is--whether there are just a few people waiting or a larger crowd--my latte consistently takes 10+ minutes to make. My boyfriend finds this frustrating, as a 'quick' coffee run often turns into a 30+ minute visit. While I do enjoy their coconut mocha, I'm not a fan of their drip coffee--it tends to taste a bit sour to me. read more

i've been coming here for years and it's still one of my favorite coffee shops in the bay! the dark coconut mocha never misses and their seasonal drinks are always fun too. heads up here that the parking lot here is a litttle tight but otherwise a perfect lil cafe read more

First coffee shop of 2024! Got the Matcha Latte this time around. Parking was super easy! There is parallel parking in the front for a challenge or regular parking on the side. I liked the small menu and the shop display out front! It was super cold inside since it was sheet metal covering most of the building which was unique and exciting to look at. The associates were super sweet and told me that their matcha lattes are not sweet-- just the way i like it! It was not sweet whatsoever and very tasty! will come back if in the area! pro tip: drink the matcha quick since it does segment and fall to the bottom! Please excuse the 3/4th drunken matcha latte! read more

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My friends and I were meeting up next door. I don't really drink, so I decided to grab an Iced Vanilla latte with oat milk. I came during a busy time, so there was a bit of a wait for my drink. I really liked my drink! It was the perfect amount of sweet and creamy. The shop itself is pretty small. The seating is scattered outside of the shop. The parking lot is shared with the brewery next door, but there is plenty of space in the lot. If I am in the area, I would definitely come back for a cup of coffee. read more

Chromatic Coffee - Iced Vanilla latte w/oat milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally getting around to this review, I came to Chromatic coffee a few weeks back! I tried their Dark Coconut Mocha and it was so good!! If you are more of a sweet coffee person I would recommend the dulce de leche latte! Very unique location and I love the ambience of the place. Unfortunately the seating area was closed when I came in so we sat on some tables outside of the shop. But the highlight of my trip was the Barista giving away free coffee beans to their customers! Such a sweet way to give back to your community and not be wasteful of product. read more

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We've been coming here for a year now and they have been consistent! The ambiance is great. I love their dark coconut mocha with an extra shot! I am a huge fan of supporting small businesses! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Industrial setting. Good vibes. Great coffee and delicious pastries from a local baking Co. Too. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

If I could give NEGATIVE stars I would ! Me and a few friends have came here a few times and enjoyed service unfortunately one day we were there we noticed a woman and a man having a discussion one where the male was being disrespectful towards her she left and as she was leaving the man I assume is the owner and a few other male coworkers there started talking crap to her pointing and laughing at her .. this is so disgusting to witness when there's already so many DV cases happening! DO BETTER !! read more

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Chromatic Coffee, which has been my favorite coffee shop since before the pandemic. They recently moved to a newly renovated spot within the same warehouse in Willow Glen, and the new space looks fantastic--check out the photos below! This time, I enjoyed my go-to cold brew, which never disappoints. Even though it was a busy day, the service was quick and genuinely friendly. Chromatic continues to deliver excellent coffee and a great atmosphere. I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Happened to be in the area and I found a small line when I got in. SWEET. I got an oat milk latte, and it did taste on the bold side of things, barista was friendly. Pretty good, awe yeah. This spot is uber cool and I get why the place is popular and a comfortable atmosphere, I definitely recommend coffee lovers to unite and celebrate coffee beans! hahaha Overall I see myself coming back Its a chill spot just dial in and order up a Joe! Enso forever! Parking is good in the morning. Can get super busy. Stickers. Kids. "To be an artist is to believe in life." - Henry Moore read more

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Pretty cool spot. Airy and basically in a warehouse, with a decent amount of seating. They're doing construction on part of the space; not sure if they're opening that to the public, but if so, would make it a ton larger. My takeaway is that the beans they roast are solid, but the actual cafe there is pretty mediocre. There was certainly a decent amount of customers there on a Sunday, but my cortado still took 15-20 minutes to come out. By the time it had come to me, it was room temperature, which I'm very not used to and disliked. The espresso also felt under pulled, as it was very acidic. Overall, might be back for the beans, but probably not to actually get a drink! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Really nice coffee spot with a chill vibe. The drinks tasted fresh and well made, and the staff were friendly. Good place to hang out for a bit. read more

Cute coffee shop within a warehouse that houses cider, brewery, & pinball. I loved how spacious, airy and sunlit the place is. I suspect I would have fared better if I had chosen a coffee. Their London fog latte was so so and seemed watered down. Kudos tho that the barista knew what I was asking for! For my friend who got a hot chocolate, they included lovely coffee art! read more

My recent visit was spurred on by the enthusiastic recommendations of local friends. First things first, their coffee: I tried their cappuccino and was pleasantly surprised. It was rich, frothy, and definitely on the stronger side (btw I don't add any sugar in my coffee). Now, onto the ambiance. A very industrial-chic decor and warehouse-inspired vibe exuding an aura of creativity and innovation. Super Unique to me and perfect for casual catch-ups with friends. I can't give this place a solid 5 because of the wait time and the loud music. As someone who enjoys the tranquility of a calm morning coffee, the thumping music felt slightly overwhelming. read more

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I was out on a walk in this area and chanced upon this cool-looking industrial building with a coffee shop and I had to go. It is popular based on the long line despite the unassuming location. I asked the girl at the counter if they had dark coffee beans roasted in the past day or two days and the girl at the counter said Opus and it had been roasted the day before. I paid $23 including a tip for a small bag which is ok....except I saw the date on the bag when I got home and it was over 10 days old. Come on man! The person I gave it to said it was good but still read more

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Drove from Hayward to try the banana latte and was not disappointed! Absolutely delicious and super cold which I really appreciate! Love the location & that they are dog friendly. Very friendly staff as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Banana Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Cool local coffee shop in a business / industrial area on the outskirts of Willow Glen. Parking in back. Large common space building with multiple tenants, Chromatic being one of them. The latte was really good as well as the mango pastry from a bakery right down the street but sold in the shop. Industrial,l and modern aesthetic which I really like. We will definitely be back because there doesn't seem to be as many independent coffee shops around here and the product was good! read more

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Oh heck yes. These folks know their coffee and they get weird with it. I'm so so excited to try out their new pineapple wine yeast fermented beans. They have so many oddities of different processes and really seem to care a lot about pushing the envelope. And they also just do the basics super well. Got a half caffeinated macchiato (since it was 4pm) and even this basic beverage was a delight. The single origin they had on tap also sounded delicious. Little far for me but a great stop on a longish bike ride. I'll be back! Edit to add that it's a shame they can't heat up those delicious hand pies. We grabbed a mushroom savory one and a chocolate/vanilla one, which is like a pie version of the classic black-n-white cookie. Very good but wish they were warm! read more

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Been coming for years the coffee is amazing , Saturday I walked in at 5 on the literal dot. Doors still open people sitting, no one in line. All I wanted was a cold crew and 1 latte. Employee cleaning tables (blonde guy with a beard) walked up to me while waiting for a cashier and told me they were closed. I didn't argue just said okay thanks. I would believe that a local shop would be happy to have extra business would have took no more than 2 mins . Had to go elsewhere. read more

I love buying coffee beans from here when I'm in the mood to explore distinct flavors. The Honduras Rosé from Hidardo Hernandez, an inoculated aerobic honey process, is a standout! It brews beautifully as a drip coffee or an AeroPress Americano, bringing out its spice and citrus notes. Honestly, the flavor profile is so unique--it literally tastes like wine! Highly recommend for adventurous coffee lovers. read more

Chromatic Coffee - Rosé inoculated aerobic honey process - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California