Day Visited: Usually weekends around 8 AM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Free Parking Lot, but fills up quickly especially during peak hour! Ordered: Hojicha Einspanner (go to), Espresso Tonic (go to), Seasonal Drinks, Pour Over Covour is one of our favorite coffee shops and we always come during the weekends! Highly recommend going early because the parking fills up fast, therefore, the seating in the coffee shop fills up fast as well. Our go-tos are usually an Iced Hojicha Einspanner and a pour over, Iced Americano, or an Espresso Tonic. We've tried their matcha as well, which is also solid! Every single time we have gone (which is usually when they open), there is already a line forming outside the door. Depending on how busy it is, we have waited between 12-18 minutes for our drinks (on the high end), but the drinks are always so yummy! They also have an amazing selection of pastries including an everything croissant, cookies, mochi, pistachio raspberry croissant, spinach and feta croissant, and a mushroom croissant to name a few! Their Hojicha Einspanner is sooo good. The Einspanner is so creamy and their Hojicha is the perfect, balanced amount of nutty flavors. Whenever I have ordered this drink, people are always eyeing to see what it is because the presentation is also that good! The Espresso Tonic is also a perfect summer drink and the shot was pulled perfectly. If you want to get some work done here, I'd highly recommend coming early so you can grab a table and to also bring your headphones because it does get busy and loud. They also have WiFi and one single bathroom. Thanks Covour Coffee!

They make great coffee and their pastries are really good. However every time I come I see flies…read morebuzzing around inside the display case for the pastries landing on the food. It's quite disgusting and turned me off to having their pastries, which sucks because they are tasty. The last few days in a row I've come and seen this issue. I brought it up to the employee at the register and he just looked at me and completely ignored what I said and shrugged. It seems like they don't care to follow health regulations. I hope this issue gets nipped in the bud and they install some plastic/vinyl curtains on the display case or figure out a way to fix their fly problem so that I can enjoy the pastries again. I'll update the review when I see that it's been fixed.

I am so happy Matcha has become such a huge trend. This spot is located in downtown Palo Alto…read more This place was PACKED on a Saturday afternoon but we were able to squeeze into a corner. There is a good amount of seating but again, all the seats were taken and the line was super long. The matcha soft serve ($6.50) was intensely matcha-y and a tad bitter. SO good and creamy though. The portions are also huge so definitely split!

I ordered the Cloud Foam Matcha and really enjoyed it! The matcha had an earthy flavor, and the…read morecloud foam was a great recc. from the cashier. It tasted similar to cheese foam and added a creamy touch. I also tried the matcha tart, and it was super good. The texture reminded me of cheesecake, and it tasted really fresh. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area! Cute place.

- 4.6: Jordanian pancakes; these are a great accompaniment to the soft-serve. They are Just thick…read moreenough and spongy enough to hold the soft serve. - 4.0: Oat Rose soft serve: Available daily 10am-2pm. Oat milk, vanilla, cardamom, rose water, sea salt. Sprinkled with pistachio. Waaaaay too expensive at $8. It's the most overpriced soft-serve in the history of soft-serve. Also: The flavor is very muted. But it goes great with the Jordanian pancakes. - 4.0: espresso shot. A respectable Italian style shot with structure. But very sour. - 2.5: Dessert rose latte. Flavor is too muted.

Backyard Brew is my new go-to coffee spot. The pistachio baklava latte was perfect, and don't even…read moreget me started on their pastries - the leek parmesan thing they have and butter croissant were *chef's kiss*. Super impressed with how the staff handled the Sunday rush, keeping everything organized and warm (coffee and pastries came out together!). Love the vibe and that they have plenty of seating with a creative menu that makes me want to try everything. Definitely worth hunting down this slightly off-the-path spot. Already planning my next visit!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

Temp & Time is a hidden gem in Palo Alto! It's not the easiest to get to - the cafe shares a small…read moreplaza with Drunken Monk and parking is extremely difficult so be warned. This cafe specializes in Asian inspired drinks, roll cakes, basque cheesecakes, as well as Japanese puddings. The interior is super Japandi / minimalistic aesthetic. Their desserts have also been officially marked as "not too sweet" by my inlaws so you know it's got that Asian parent stamp of approval! I haven't tried the basque cheesecakes and the puddings, but have been a repeat customer for their roll cakes. So far I've tried their matcha, coffee, and black sesame roll cakes and all are fantastic. Super strong flavors and the chiffon cake isn't too dry. I will say for a single slice the price is quite steep, but it /is/ located in Palo Alto so rent is not cheap I would assume. Also if you wanted an entire roll, you have to order 2 business days in advance.

Food is delicious! At times, it can be a bit windy out there and sitting outside is often the only…read moreoption. But the people are great and the food is wonderful.

The black coffee, as a pour over/drip or Americano etc., is top 2 in my list; maybe even #1…read more I don't know if it's the beans they use or the way they brew it, but the coffee is not too acidic nor bitter/burnt tasting. The water taste and smell is "clean" - it doesn't have like unclean machine taste/smell. I wonder if they use a high quality water filter- ‍- who cares, as long as they keep it like that. The butterscotch latte is consistently good. The location is cute and peaceful. parking can be a bit of a pain. 5/5 stars from me for that black coffee.

Menu: - Matcha Soft Serve: love how it's actually filled up,…read morematcha is creamy and sweet - Strawberry Matcha Latte: love the strawberry, can definitely taste the matcha. Got it at 50% sweet but I would recommend getting 100% sweet if you want it stronger Spacious interior and it feels very open from the big windows. Menu can be found on the window by the door and you order at the front. Service was good and they have chill vibes.

Zero stars if I could!!!…read more The most watery tasting matcha i've ever had in my life. It was like drinking green colored water, with no strawberry taste at all. It was so bad that I had to dump it out. After I dumped it out, i saw all the matcha that wasn't whisked properly!

All time favorite for egg sandos…read more Service good So far I have been placing delivery orders and looking forward to visit in person and try the menu. Loved match drinks options

Great coffee, if you like your coffee bitter, I would go with less sweet than the default. Egg…read moresandwich was really good only downside was there was a huge shell in mine and I just could not finish the sandwich after cause that's all I could taste. Service was really quick and it's a very small coffee shop. - They don't accept cash & have a restroom!

It's great that they are open later in the evening. The baklava is a step up in quality:…read more5/5: pistachio roll. Great flavor. Not too sweet. 5/5: square walnut baklava. Not too sweet. 4/5: spongy soaked Kataifi; great texture, but generic sweet flavor.

We ordered to go from this place and their desserts are fairly good; we tried Kunefe Pistachio (4…read moreout of 5 stars) Triangle with Pistacho (3.5 stars) and their Tres Leches (1 star). Overall decent spot will definitely try it again

(my review is based on their food participation at the PA Art Festival - I haven't been able to get…read moreto the cafe itself but hear it's wonderful) A special cafe with tons of heart and love behind it. Yes, a festival may have a different atmosphere however I've received food at others that is just, well, delivered. Ada's serves with their special touches - lovely fresh pastries, delicious vegetable bowls and bbq chicken salads, and wow empanadas! My faves were the vegetable bowls - 3 types of cauliflower, grilled mushrooms, quinoa, greens and much more, and the mushroom cheese empanada. Great coffee, big smiles and check ins, the owners and family are truly lovely. A place to check out and support when I'm in the area.

This is a cute little cafe adjacent to the library…read more I had the cacio e pepe breakfast croissant and the ham and cheese biscuit. Both were ultra rich and tasty. The staff are sweet, and there's is plentiful outdoor seating.

Verve Coffee Roasters is a solid spot for coffee in downtown Palo Alto. There was a long line when…read moreI visited, but it moved pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the café has a lively, bustling atmosphere. It can get pretty crowded, so I'd say it's better for catching up with friends than trying to get work done. The coffee is consistently high quality, which is why I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable coffee shop with great drinks and a vibrant atmosphere, Verve is definitely worth checking out.

Wow. Great location, beautiful shop with plenty of outdoor seating. These guys make a nice…read morecappuccino, which is my usual measuring stick for a good cup of coffee. Nice beans. Good artistry pulling it all together. Today though, I strayed from the usual cappu and tried their mocha. Damn. May possibly be a top 3 mocha in my life. As you'd expect, the base espresso, milk, process, they all matter here; but the key decision here is which chocolate to integrate in. And Verve's chocolate is quite amazing. I hear they make their own chocolate, so to imitate this at home would mean figuring out their in-house recipe. But damn...in the meantime, I'll be back for that mocha.