They serve us and then rush us to leave because they close at 10 they don't even tell us when we came in that they were closing when online it says they close at midnight. Two different girls came to tell us to hurry and pay the bill. Don't waste your time or money. Go to the one on Tully much friendlier cleaner and well established. read more

Great chill place for lunch or just to snack. They have a large selection of sandwiches and drinks.

This place is so reasonably priced and the food is good. It's a very casual place with tables inside and outdoors. People just hang here and enjoy each other's company. They have tvs with every sport you can think of. I ordered the hot cafe mocha and it comes very hot. So be careful. They have Vietnamese sandwiches, burgers and soup. They have all kinds of hot or cold coffee or tea and boba too. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with ham and eggs in a croissant and it's so tasty. They croissant is soft and they add a bit of mayo on it. Definitely a great place to eat and hang out read more

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This place is fire!! The week my boyfriend and I discovered this place, we came back 2 more times. The Cookie Shake is 11/10. You can get it with or without coffee, both are awesome. The Green Tea Matcha Smoothie was really good too. Another item I order often is the Vietnamese coffee, that stuff is like crack! So strong and sweet and delicious! Love that it has a drive thru! Have not ordered food yet, but the options look great! read more

Coffee Lovers - Green Tea Matcha Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Bit into a hard metal nut/bolt that was inside of my sandwich... How did a bolt like this even fall or get placed into my food? Makes me question how sanitary their workplace is. Picture is attached. read more

Coffee Lovers - The metal bolt that was in my sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Always drive by this place, today we decided to try their drive thru AMAZING customer service sometimes you think people don't like to work late and you excuse their attitude but tonight it was great. We had honeydew milk tea and my daughters had a mango smoothie and a side of egg rolls. Thank you for working during these hard times. read more

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I remember getting their iced Vietnamese coffee all the time. So strong and so good. I switched over to ordering their hot espresso americano which is also really good. I've been ordering it almost everyday. I definitely love this place especially since they have a drive thru. Unlike Starbucks across the street lol. Cashiers at the drive thru are always very nice! read more

Yummy late night option for an affordable, hot sandwich. I got the grilled pork banh mi. I would order it again. I also want to try the bbq pork and their drinks. read more

The drive thru is super convenient here! I'll go here in the morning on my way to work for a Vietnamese Coffee Shake, and on occasion I'll get the cookie shake! Both are amazing and made in a timely manner! read more

Avocado shakes are now $7 total !!!!! 1 year ago the avocado shake was about $5.35. And for the past few months it was about 6.50 with tax. Now it is $7? How is that possible when avocados are still the same price at the grocery stores as they were a few months ago? I know bc I buy them all the time. Ya'll crazy and you lost me as a faithful avocado shake customer. Thank you, next. read more

We had Coffee Lovers way back when and we remembered how much we loved their Vietnamese sandwiches. So we decided to come back years later using their drive-through to order some Vietnamese sandwiches as well as a couple others. Not sure how the food tastes like but the drive-through system needs to be improved ASAP. We were told to pull up a couple feet forward from the order window to avoid congesting the order line. It was not a big deal for us because we did not mind waiting for our already paid order and let the guy behind us get his iced coffee. However, it took a little over 30 mins and two cars had already left with their orders. The owner, we believe, came out and apologized saying that our order was ready for a long time but was never brought out to us. She continued to explain that since someone in the drive-through line complained about the wait, they realized that we were STILL waiting for our order. If it was not for the person who complained, we would still be waiting for our order, not knowing for how long or if we would even receive our order. read more

I live down the street when I was 18 I saw this shop and gave it a try. Now I'm 34 and I have to go here at least once a month. I usually order the Vietnamese sandwich, house special salad, Chinese chicken salad, tuna salad, chicken cesar salad, vegetarian sandwich with extra avocados, and fresh squeeze orange juice. The ingredients are fresh. The baguette bread os different from the typical Asian baguette. It's not hard like Lees sandwich. It's soft and very tasty as croutons. This place doesn't use pate for their sandwiches but replace with mayo. Overall my go to Vietnamese sandwich for a long day at the beach or a long day waiting at my kids tournament. Oh they use to have almond croissant which is to DIE FOR but they stop making them a few years ago. It's funny because I never give up asking if they have it. LoL Btw- they open a new location on Tully I can't wait to try that location because I think they're closing this location. Crossing my fingers that it tastes the same. read more

I can see why many people like hanging out at this Vietnamese coffee place. They have TVs, piano for anyone to play, patio outside, wifi and nice service. You can stay as long as you want and nobody will bother you. Nevertheless, I wouldn't have come here if it weren't for my friend the last couple of times. I have no problem with their food and drinks which tasted fine. What keeps me from going back is their chain-smoking customers and their virtually non-existent ventilation system. Although they were smoking outside, somehow all the cigarette smoke engulfed the inside of the coffee shop. This might not be a big deal to some people but for those who are allergic to cigarette smoke, this is not something to shrug off. I had a hard time breathing as my air passage was so irritated and started to constrict. The smoke wouldn't stop flooding in because the smokers lighted one right after another. I want to like this place more. I hope they make it a priority that their customers breathe clean air. read more

They gave me a wrong order! I ordered macaroni with shaken beef cubes from drive thru window. i waited for like 7-10 mins aside so they could take another customer. after all that wait, they ended up giving me broccoli with beef and rice ... and the food did not taste good. read more

Due to my lack of caffeine and tiredness I missed Tully Avenue in my best intention to go to Starbucks (King and Tully). So I continued to go down Capitol and then turned where I went to Office Depot.... the sign said "Coffee Lovers" and I thought to myself in my stupor.. I am a COFFEE LOVER My first initial thoughts: This place belongs in Santa Cruz.. it is wide, spacious, has a cute fountain... This place belongs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (there are over 12 televisions all on a different channel) This place... has lots of Vietnamese people.... WAIT A MINUTE!!! So they offer specials and food... and various types of coffee was it the best soy latte for 3.50 EVER... no.... did it suffice.... yeah. If I was a college or high school student at Evergreen Valley College/ local high school I would be here all the time studying. Everyone pretty much keeps to themselves... read more

This is strictly for their avocado shake (sin to bo). Their sandwiches are delicious and for a later separate review. I'm not sure why the avocado shake had some brown in it. Their pearls were kind of hard and not a soft chewy that is usually served, and they barely gave me any in the first place. The taste was okay but soooo thick I had to suck that straw harder than my boyfriends in order for something to come out. But it tastes good I guess 3/5. They were SO FAST with their service. I ordered and 30 seconds later they had my drink ready, which says to me that this is not a made to order drink. read more

Coffee Lovers - Brown and thick - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love their chicken salad sandwich! Hands down the best I've ever tried. It came with a slice of pickle and potatoes chips for about $6. I admit it's kinda pricey but I didn't mind since I had good company. I'd say its a great place to sit and talk with your friends and do homework (if you like working in a busy environment.) They close at midnight so that's a bonus, especially if you have late night munchies or just need free wifi. The women working there are extremely nice. They remind me of my own family, very sweet and easy to talk to. I'll definitely come back again soon! read more

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Wow! I found a new coffee spot! Always drive past this and decided to give it a try today. So glad I did! Ordered an almond milk latte and it was one of the best I've ever had. Will definitely be returning - going to try the egg rolls next time! Also, really friendly lady at the drive thru window. Thanks! read more

In the old days I used to come here for their tuna sandwich and strawberry lemonade, because a friend of mine recommended it to me. Tuna is tuna, and if you like tuna you really can't go wrong, but their tuna was light, it came with sprouts, tomato, and lettuce on a croissant served with plain ruffles, and a pickle. Light and convenient (drive thru available). I haven't been there in years and today I decided to try their steak sandwich for the first time. It came with steak (tasted kind of fishy), "sauteed" onions, tomato (not even pink), kraft single american cheese (yuck), lettuce, and their version of thousand island on a roll. After eating it this most recent time, I don't think I will be going back ever again, unless its for the tuna sandwich. NOT a fan! read more

Coffee Lovers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The food is only ok but the coffee obviously is where its at. I definitely recommend the T.C. Light. Although, the Vietnamese coffee is also good if you're into really strong coffee. read more

Coffee Lovers isn't just coffee. u can drive thru and get boba drinks, smoothies, sandwiches, not banh mi, and the hard core coffee. huge place, inside and out. inside watching sports, outside watching gals/guys. offerings a complete surprise so passed. tummy doesn't like surprises lately. it was programed for a sit down meal, not a sammie. brew: vietnamese coffee (2.75) -strong, bold, on the edge, almost harsh cup couldn't handle it, was visibly crumbling, switched coffee over to day old cup. 3 stars read more

Coffee Lovers is a Vietnamese spacious, ghetto coffee shop with only street facing windows, where you can gamble and smoke freely indoors. It appears to be a watering hole for older Vietnamese people in SJ. I was surprised at how big this place was when I visited - they even have a drive through! Pretty turned off by the vibe - the place so filled with smoke that I didn't even bother ordering a drink. read more

Coffee Lovers used to be the spot for my friends back then, when we were in high school. I don't really remember being a fan, but I've been back a few times in the past month and I am a fan of their freshly blended smoothies. My favorite is the boyensberry breeze smoothie (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wHZ_N8fM3K7d6kCAnbF-eA?select=ps-dfL6AMjcXYfVuZUEZfQ). It's so thick and refreshing, especially for the hot weather that we have been having. I've also tried a few of their food items. They have a variety of items that range from Vietnamese and breakfast sandwiches to chicken wings. I've tried their traditional Vietnamese sandwich, croissant with cheese and ham sandwich, chicken avocado, steak sandwich (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wHZ_N8fM3K7d6kCAnbF-eA?select=yy2xSfN9_-GBOCV98vENKA), and their spicy beef salad (with lettuce or vermicelli). The portions are fairly large and fulfilling. The sandwiches usually come with potato chips, but they are generally stale. I don't eat potato chips regularly anyway, so it doesn't matter to me. My favorites are the steak sandwich and spicy beef salad. The other sandwiches weren't bad, but they just weren't really special. They also have a few dessert items as well. I've tried their flan (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wHZ_N8fM3K7d6kCAnbF-eA?select=z9fEHupw2gAm81FYbiWhkA), which was excellent. I am a sucker for flan and it's nice and creamy here. Prices are fair and the ladies are always nice. I've seen a lot of people studying here too. It's open late, so that's always a plus. I will be back for another smoothie before Summer ends. P.S. They have a drive-thru window, so feel free to roll up in your pajamas. read more

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Came here again today! Yet are starting to renovate and the place is pretty busy. Yet service is on point! Order taken right away and drinks and food brought out right away also. The girl taking our order was very sweet and knowledgable. Great place to hang out, do homework (a little loud during peak times), watch sports/news, or just get food to go. Drive through window is awesome also. Love all the fruit smoothies, avocado shake, and their expression shakes are amazing too. Update: ordered the chicken avocado sandwich...soooo good. You must try! Also place is being renovated and looks much nicer! read more

Coffee Lovers - Chicken Avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Alright, after coming to Coffee Lovers several times and trying many things on their menu I think I need to write a more thorough review! FOOD & DRINKS: ------------------------- - Spicy Beef Noodle Salad - BOMB.COM! Coffee Lovers makes the best spicy beef noodle salad! Despite my review downgrade, I'll be coming back here for this and ONLY this! - Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) - I thought since Coffee Lovers is Vietnamese owned, that their banh mi would be something spectacular! Unfortunately it's not. It's so dinky compared to other Vietnamsese Sandwich shops in San Jose, and the lady stuffed mine with too much jalapenos, after asking for none. - Chicken Avocado Sandwich - it's decent, I love avocados in my sandwich and this was good. - Roast Beef Sandwich - I wouldn't order this again. `Nuff said. - Spring rolls - I had a really bad craving for Vietnamese Spring rolls when I went here. I remember seeing three on the picture menu when ordering and was surprised to find two spring rolls cut in half when I got home. ppffffttt! - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Not a huge coffee person, but I like Viet iced coffee on some days! They make it good here (Thank goodneess...) - Avocado Shake - I've ordered this a couple of times and they made it so thick both times....! SKIP! SERVICE: ------------------------- The drive thru can be a nightmare! If the lady's in a good mood she'll be nice to you, if she don't like you, then tough luck! The last time I was here, My car was behind some Corolla and she was literally yelling at the person in the car as if the person didn't know how to order through a drive thru.... She was fairly nice to me, but as soon as she saw a cop car behind me, she rushed my order and her personality quickly transformed to "Miss Congeniality" to help the SJPD..... SMDH! read more

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What I like from here: 1. Thai beef salad 2. Vietnamese sandwich 3. Chicken Avocado sandwich 4. Orange shake 5. Avocado shake This place is probably best known for their Vietnamese sandwich. My friends and I used to come here often in high school/early college years. I haven't eaten here much throughout the recent years, but the food still taste like how it did back then. The sandwiches are still yummy. Their orange shake is pretty refreshing and it's made from fresh oj also. The prices are reasonable. Not cheap, but not overpriced either. I like that they have a drive-thru here! Makes it's so convenient. However, the experience can definitely be improved. read more

For a very long time I drove by Coffee Lovers every day to pick up an iced Vietnamese coffee. I've stopped only because I've moved further out but how I miss it. The coffee is the perfect balance of strong and sweet, I've tried other places and have yet to find another place that gets it as good as Coffee Lovers. Bonus points for having a drive thru for those quick coffee runs. I haven't tried much else in their menu besides their Vietnamese sandwiches and those are also good. read more

I had a Mocha Bianca tonight....I should be in bed preparing myself to be up in less than 6 hours. What was I thinking going out for a Coffee Lover run, this late... Just can't resist. Coffee Lovers, Oh Coffee Lovers, how much I love you let me count the ways. 1. Your white chocolate mocha with pearls is an ultimate classic and definite drink to keep you wired for 2 hours plus. 2. For a step down on the caffeine scale Thai Tea measures up as a favorite. 3. Care to feed your ass and double chin? The avocado shake is a definite "buh donk a donk" pleaser 4. Oh those secret menu favorites... Red Bean Shake, Lychee Shake and Jackfruit shake 5. The sandwiches are fresh and come with chips and a PICKLE! YES! 6. Oh it's just so fun to count the number of times that lady repeats, "Eny ten ewlse." 7. And...oh yes they will take ATM in the drive through. 8. I love their soft chewy balls in my mouth (95% of the time their pearls have the right consistency) 9. Past times of karaoke back in the day. In the times of not having to pay bills in those college summers waiting to turn 21 I remember Coffee Lovers to be one of our favorite hang outs. (What do they do in those upstair rooms these days? ) 10. The best place to go for those midnight munchies. I've been known to go on a Coffee Lover run at 11:00. What time does this place close anyway? read more

I was in the area looking for a Starbucks and saw Coffee Lovers. Whoa, whoa, whoa..is that a DRIVE-THRU?!?!?! I was sold. I pulled in and asked if they were cash only. I was pleasantly surprised they accept cards! I ordered an iced Vietnamese coffee for $3.75 which is a $1.25 more than most places. When I pulled up she had my drink in a hot drink cup. I opened my mouth to say something and she read my mind and said "It's iced!". I'd come back to try their food if I'm in that part of San Jose again. read more

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They have an AWESOME mocha bianca (white mocha) shake. You can also get the hot or ice espresso drink version also. I'm a sucker for white mocha anything. =) They have a good array of different types of drinks including coffee, smoothies and shakes. The orange shake is an honorable mention here. I think the secret ingredient is some Tang to give it that unique taste. They also offer pasteries and sandwiches for some good eats. You gotta try the STEAK SANDWICH they have here. It even comes with nicely crispy fries. It may look small but it can actually be pretty filling. Yay to meat and potatoes! =D Another plus is that they're open until midnight. Good for late night study sessions or looking for that midnight snack. Just be careful about having espresso as your midnight snack though. You might need a 3AM snack, too. =) read more

Coffee Lovers - Steak sandwich with fries. Yummy. =) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I have gotten there Thai tea and bbq banh mi. Great flavor and fast service. I love their banh mi - great soft bread and tasty meat. For the Thai tea, I love the Thai tea flavor and the boba is always consistently soft and chewy - The only negative feedback I would say is that it is too sweet even if I ask for 25% sugar. I usually wait for my ice to melt and the balance is better. I still like their Thai tea because I could taste the Thai tea rather than just the cream. Perhaps I could ask for no sugar? read more

Yes, this place bring me peace! Acceptable price but most of all is the atmosphere , warm and enjoyable! read more

Coffee Lovers - Find a little corner , great for chill during storming days - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I usually do the drive thru, which is a convenient way for me to order a quick vietnamese sandwich and a thai tea. Sometimes, the cashier doesn't speak english, so you have to be patient with that. I like the fact that they toast their bread for their sandwiches. It's kind of like a vietnamese "quiznos" =) ***Update 2/2008*** I haven't been here in a while. It used to be really nice inside, with nice TV's and a nice lounge area. My recent trip here put me in shock. The place has been really run down. I tried to order my favorite vietnamese sandwiches and the cashier couldn't even understand me. I ended up walking out and driving over to Lee's Sandwiches. read more

After a six hour drive from LA, I was exhausted and apparently didn't notice that they had Vietnamese sandwiches and shakes!! Wow, I totally must have been out of it. I did notice the fact that it was a sports cafe (is there such thing??) and they were replaying the USC vs UCLA game which I was not happy about (That's okay Trojans, we still love you!) It's a pretty nice ambiance with the lights slightly dimmed and a lady playing piano in the corner. Anyway, I got the hot chocolate which did not fulfill what I was looking for. It tasted like it was from an instant mix and it cooled down really quickly although I did burn my tongue at the first sip. The whipped cream was tasty though! Apparently, the coffee was also overpriced and not worth it...not really a "coffee lover" at the moment. Might have to come back when I'm more coherent! read more

So glad my friends take me to all the hidden gems of San Jose! Besides Bambu, my friends know I haven't tried too many Vietnamese desserts or drinks. They said there was this avocado (yum!) drink that I MUST try, so I was really excited. It comes in a plastic cup with all the avocado and mix on the bottom. You have to crush and mix it all up to eat/drink. Very cool and delicious! All of their other drinks are delicious - very fresh and satisfying. When you're not craving boba, this is the place to be! The place has a chill atmosphere with plenty of chairs. And they have TVs all around the room. I've never tried their food here before, but I'm sure I'll be back to try sometime! read more

Coffee Lovers - Drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has the yummiest Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich), the bread they use I believe is made there. Cannot find the same bread anywhere. I could prolly eat 3 Banh Mi at once cuz it's that good lol. There is also a steak sandwich served with chips and pickles that's pretty good. The Thai beef salad is yummy too (don't have a pic for that). There are assorted drinks like smoothies, sodas, hottie/coffee, mocha, etc. The dessert here is okay. OK place to chill once in a while. There's a drive through as well if you just want to drop by did pick up food. Outdoors seatings to relax. Although scenery is just a bunch of cars. Primarily Vietnamese ppl hang out here. There's a piano inside. This place can be described as a coffee house/cafe restaurant. It has been around forever. read more

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Hey, I've got nothing but love for Vietnamese coffee! This place is awesome for having a drive-thru! Wifey and I were heading home from running errands and wanted some highly caffeinated, sugary, milky, oober delicious drink STAT. Coffee Lovers saved our caffeine deprived lives! $5 for a Vietnamese coffee, but well worth it! And the convenient drive-thru makes this spot worth trying, especially if you're short on time! They also have food and fruit smoothies! Not sure what a French Burger is, but we'll be back to try it out! read more

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I gave it a fair "3", it's been here awhile... + close proximity to my in-laws house + fast & efficient service + plenty of seating, tvs +to go window needs updating -decor and tables are outdated and need maintenance. -menu on one side new and other side faded and unclear -desert window was tempting but the presentation to some lacked luster Thai ice tea with boba was typical +/-loved the Spicy beef salad; however, it's gotten skimpier since last I Ate it Noticed that they have a new scratchers machine and gambling is a hit there. Suggestion, would be to upgraded the restaurant and it would be ok. read more

Coffee Lovers - Thai Ice Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I ordered taro milk tea with boba and it wasn't boba, not sure what was it. It was kinda mystery drink for me. (I couldn't ask because sever didn't come our table again. She didn't bring check too) Eat at outside was feeling good. I loved it. But most of ppl were smoking. So sometimes you smell cigarette. I will recommend here for smoking ppl. read more

Coffee Lovers - Chicken and avocado sandwich and taro milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is the cutest place! They have ample outdoor seating. The inside has such a great atmosphere. The decor is impressive. It looks almost like a cafe in another country with their indoor balcony and staircase. There is a lot of indoor seating without appearing crowded. They have multiple TVs. The portions are generous. The food is well prepared. Their Boba Teas are yummy. Their sandwiches are very flavorful and well made. I love BBQ Pork sandwiches and theirs are excellent. read more