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

Cute place that is tucked away behind Drunken Monk izakaya. I came here for a mommy daughter date…read moreday to indulge in some dessert and card games. Decor is cute but sleek, vibes are calm, bar seating by window and a few small tables with seats. Ordering is fast at the kiosk front desk which doesn't seem to have a cashier. Lots of tasty drink options with milk choices and customizable sweetness and ice level - much appreciated! Cakes were delicious and filled with freshly whipped cream. We had the hojicha and biscoff ones. Not incredibly busy - a lot of orders were takeout. Cons: A lot of things were out of stock by 1pm but maybe this is due to Mother's Day. Pricey but the items were high quality. Store is a small footprint with limited utilities (no WiFi, bathroom was temporarily out of order). Parking is very difficult- it's on el Camino so the cars are unforgiving if you're trying to parallel park, and the road parallel by a block is not much better. It has an alley and a very cramped space in the back for a lot. Expect to walk.

I will forever hype up Covour. Yes, the lines can be annoyingly long, especially on weekends, but…read morethey're absolutely worth it. I've worked my way through both the permanent and seasonal menus, and I genuinely can't think of a bad drink I've had. The Einspänner on any drink is unmatched, but honestly, every drink has been so good that picking a favorite feels impossible. The pastries are just as impressive! Always fresh, scrumptious, and worth every calorie. I remember when you could walk right in without much of a wait, but influencers have definitely done their job putting special places like this on the map. My only real complaints? The weekend lines and the fact that a coffee shop opens at 8 a.m. Let me get my caffeine fix earlier! Still, this is an easy 5/5. The drinks and pastries are on another level, and the hype is completely deserved.

lovely cafe with lots of specialty drinks! they just released their summer specials which seem…read moreinteresting so I have to come back. this time, we got: - pistachio raspberry croissant ($7): this was quite disappointing, would not recommend. it was soggy and mushy. - ham & cheese croissant ($7): would recommend! - matcha einspanner ($7): the cream atop the matcha was delicious. would have liked stronger matcha but the matcha itself wasn't bitter which was nice. - tiramisu latte ($7): also a win, you could taste the chocolate-y notes with the espresso. wish the base was more nutty but it's personal preference.

As a hobbyist, it's really difficult to get this level of coffee away from home. If you're in to…read morecoffee, this is a good stop with great outdoor atmosphere.

Away from the busy thoroughfare of El Camino, this modern coffee kiosk is located in a beautiful…read morecourtyard located right across from the Menlo Park CalTrain Station. Outdoor seating is available under the canopy of Sycamore trees and California oak trees in modern cobble stone tile pavers and gravel. I was really excited to try my first coffee flight. The flight was presented by the barista in 4 on shot glasses on a wood tray; starting with a shot of espresso, piccolo, drip filtered coffee and lastly iced filtered coffee. I forget the name of the exact source and blend - although the initial encounter is acidic, a full bodied flavor takes over and lingers in the palette in a beautiful balance. This visit and full experience made my afternoon!!

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.

Verve is one those safe coffee spots where you will never be disappointed. There is always…read moresomething on the menu for everyone. I love their oat milk latte with seasonal flavors. I also love that they are very friendly about customizing anything from the menu.. like swapping a syrup on a signature drink etc. but ofcourse will offer friendly advice if it does not pair well together. The ambiance is amazing. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It's always buzzing with people on weekdays or weekends - busy and crowded but you manage to find a table for sure. Their baked goods are from Manresa. Amazing selection of pastries, cookies and croissants. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who visit university Avenue.

- 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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The food, drinks, and service were great. They also let us us our laptops despite their no laptops…read morepolicy which was much appreciated.

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.

I recommend: Large +$1…read moreHot Ube Matcha Latte, half sweet, Hokkaido Whole Milk Ube part is concentrated at the bottom, so definitely stir to mix the flavor throughout. Order at the tablet all the way to the left of the Cafe :)

Let me start by saying that I got a standard matcha latte from here over a month ago, and I still…read morethink about how bad it was to this day. I went well over a year and a half ago and remember this place being yummy! The line was justified, as the matcha drinks were strong and rich. So you can imagine my disappointment when I came back, and all I could taste in my $10 latte was milk :( They certainly lowered their quality with time, which makes me sad, as I see this trend in the reviews as well. I don't recommend it if you like the flavor of...really any ounce of matcha at all.

We came on a Sunday around 10:30am. For two people there was barely any wait to order. We ordered:…read more Frozen mocha Fresh squeezed orange juice Half order French toast Scramble of some kind Egg and potato wrap Plenty of seating and I love the good vibes and food tastes amazing. The food did take quite a while to come out though. $80+ after tip. My husband and I agreed that we are happy we tried it however we think we can get better brunch for the price point. I understand it's a little more expensive because of this area. our favorite thing was the French toast. If we do come back, I think we will get just the French toast and drinks.

Yashara did a good job service with a smile she helped me & Julie…read more She a wonderful worker Two thumbs up for wonderful service