Hands down some of the best matcha around! They also have one size for the cups and it's a pretty…read moregood one. Not too big and not too small, felt perfect. I got one of the coffees and my cousin got the strawberry matcha. Both were 10/10! They are so busy in the mornings but still managed to our order out fast. Delish!

4.5 stars for Kaizen & Coffee. I met a friend here for a 9…read moreAM coffee date on a Monday and was met with good vibes, happy baristas, and club like music. We came here for coffee but ended up with 2 toasts and a pastry. By the time we left, the line was out the door. Food: -Banana, peanut butter, cinnamon, chia toast was delicious -The egg toast topped with micro greens was great -The sausage custard pastry was nice, savory, and crispy Coffee: -Black Sesame Latte was good Overall, good coffee and pastries.

Backhaus has been on my radar for forever, so I was so excited to finally try them on a Sunday…read moremorning. I came in around 9am and they were already sold out of some items, but I did manage to get my hands on one of their famous croissants! I ended up getting the Pistachio Raspberry Croissant and Chocolate Chip Cookie. Both pastries are PHENOMENAL. The Bay Area truly does have a fantastic pastry (especially croissant) scene, but Backhaus is definitely up there. I loved how well the flavors came through in both, and the textures were great. They were also baked perfectly. I definitely want to try more of their offerings in the future! In general, this place well deserves the hype.

The plain croissant was excellent--beautifully flaky with a delicate sweetness and satisfying…read morecrunch on the outside, while remaining soft and pillowy on the inside. The chocolate croissant was just as good, featuring the perfect balance of sweet and slightly bitter chocolate wrapped in layers of buttery, flaky pastry. The latte, topped with a leaf design, was rich, smooth, and flavorful. It provided the perfect pick-me-up while making a headache disappear. The café offers plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, with additional space upstairs and downstairs. Friendly staff, a welcoming atmosphere, delicious pastries, and good coffee make this cafe well worth a visit.

Great service and awesome music setup. Plenty of places to see the menu and so you can figure out…read morewhat you want before you get to the ordering station. Black sesame Hojicha einspanner (5/5) Amazing drink that's a wonderful mix of sesame and Hojicha flavor. The black sesame is strong and generous and but with the perfect ratio with the Hojicha so they don't overpower each other. I consider this a masterpiece drink that's difficult to find. Very impressed.

I fled from the overcast San Francisco skies yesterday by taking a Caltrain ride south to…read moreBurlingame. It was sunny and warm! Right there in the first block of Burlingame Avenue was Ceré Tea. A small nook of a shop, I noticed quite a lot of Asian young people inside and at the two tables outside. After doing my shopping, I was making my way back to the train station when I decided to get a beverage to stay hydrated. Matcha and Hojicha seem to be Ceré Tea's focus - many combinations with various flavors. Having had a matcha latte earlier in the day, I ordered a fruit tornado mango (mango purée, with fruit chunks and a salted cream). The drink was prepared after several minutes - somewhat swiftly. The Tornado Mango was mango-y, creamy and nicely tart. There were a few chunks of mango in the drink (yum). Some chunks could have been more flavorful and seemed not as ripe :/ Overall, I enjoyed my to-go drink while riding Caltrain back to the City. Next time, I hope to try other Ceré Tea beverages plus r-e-l-a-x while hanging out on the Avenue.

I've come to this place on many occasions and I have to say it never disappoints. Anton stands out…read morewith its Crepe cakes but the other desserts are delicious too. When you walk in, there is always someone there to greet you and inform you of the new crepe cakes available and what they have in stock. So far, I've tried the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake, the Matcha Crepe Cake, Tiramisu Crepe Cake, the Pistachio Crepe Cake, the matcha tart and the mango panna cotta. My favorites are the Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake and the Pistachio Crepe Cake. All of the cakes are not too sweet and have great balance. It's so good that you don't even realize that it's done. If you're feeling adventurous, give the Panna Cotta a try. It won't disappoint! Overall, one of the best crepe cakes I've had on the West Coast.

Ordered a biscoff crepe cake (holiday special) for my boyfriend's birthday. The online ordering was…read moreeasy and there was a discount during the holiday season. Pickup was at the San Mateo location, which is right by the caltrain station. Its a super small storefront for carryout only. They have a kitchen but most of the cakes are made at other locations and brought over for pickup. Unfortunately we were not super impressed by the biscoff crepe cake. While the design was cute and the crepes were thin, there wasnt enough biscoff creme (only about 1 layer for every 4-5 layers of plain vanilla creme) for the flavor to really come through. For a special holiday flavor like this, we expected a stronger biscoff flavor. If theres a special again, we'd be willing to give another flavor a try!

Molly Tea has great tea! The flavor of the jasmine tea is super strong but the lines get long.read more

The line is not nearly as long as it used to be but this location still has great business…read more You can order at 2 kiosks or online and you just pick up your drink there. No indoor seating but they do have outdoor seating scattered everywhere along the closed off street. I used to LOVE Molly tea but I think my body can't take all the sugar and milk anymore. I would either decrease sweetness or opt for their more natural teas.

This time we got some fruit teas and they were so good not overly sweet, and you can actually taste…read morethe tea (which I love). My friend got a fruit tea, and I tried the Toffee Matcha... omg, so thick, creamy, and just really satisfying. Service was also super sweet, the cashier guy was really friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Simple, solid, and always hits. Will definitely keep coming back

I went in on a workday after work and it wasn't busy, my wife and I shared a mango sticky rice…read moredrink, and we didn't really like it. It felt literally like rice milk and mango juice, very underwhelming. It could have been my fault for not reading the description but I assumed it would have more components to it. In a world with Molly tea and chi cha San Chen I feel like this drink does not meet expectations...

Recently discovered this place and today I was with my baby who fallen asleep in the car. I ordered…read moreonline but I couldn't park or figure out how to pick up my order. I stopped in front of their coffee shop and run back forth saying that my baby is sleeping, let me know when it is ready. So the cook bought my sandwich to the car even though I didn't ask for that. Awwww as postpartum mama who did not have her breakfast and coffee at 11am, I was so touched by their excellent service! Coffee was so smooth and my sandwich like my grandma did - so yummy! They just earned forever customer! :-)

Solid hidden gem breakfast and lunch spot with surprisingly good variety and affordable options…read more With coffee drinks, boba, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, omelets. musubi, and Korean bowls, and more, there's something for everyone. My friend enjoyed her tuna melt, and coconut smoothie, and I liked my chicken teriyaki sandwich and pink colada drink. I'm forever hunting a chicken teriyaki sandwich to match the one at Mission Burger (RIP) in Fremont, so if anyone has a lead, please message me!

AMAZING cheesecake & pistachio matcha. The urban angel was perfect sweetness if you sip without a…read morestraw (using a straw gets more matcha, which is unsweetened at the bottom). The cream top is so good and has a super strong pistachio flavor. Would highly recommend the cheesecake too -- it's super light and creamy at the same time because it has multiple layers. The texture is perfect and one slice is a great size for sharing. The space inside is pretty small and once it gets busy, it would be pretty hard to find seating inside or outside. Service was quick.

GoodThing is a cute coffee shop to try crafted cafe drinks. I love trying their specialty drinks -…read morePistachio Einspanner is my favorite. COFFEE: 8/10 SERVICE: 8/10 AMBIANCE: 9/10 COFFEE/MATCHA: 8/10 I can definitely see why their Pistachio Einspanner is one of their signature drinks. The pistachio cream was rich and flavorful without being too sweet, and the presentation was beautiful. My only reason for giving it an 8/10 is that the drink leaned a little more toward the creamy side than the espresso, but it was still enjoyable and something I'd recommend trying. I've tried their matcha and honestly thought it was great quality!! I noticed they sell Rocky Matcha, so I wonder if this is the matcha they use as well? If you are not a fan of just matcha and milk, I recommend you ask for a sweetener to add. SERVICE: 8/10 Service is pretty straightforward, and my order came out in a reasonable amount of time. Interactions with staff were pretty quick, but everything ran smoothly. AMBIANCE: 9/10 This coffee shop is minimal, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. It has a cozy modern vibe with thoughtful decor that makes it feel like a great place to slow down, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet morning. They also have a nice outdoor patio if you prefer sitting outside. Seating inside is limited. Overall, I'd definitely come back. While the drinks are a bit on the pricier side, the unique menu and inviting atmosphere make it a fun spot to visit, especially if you're looking to try something different from your usual coffee order. On my next visit, I will definitely need to try more of the desserts that they also sell.