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    Down Thyme Cafe

    3.7 (35 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Brooke D.

    I recently had my bridal shower at Down Thyme Cafe and it was perfect in every way. Terri Cassel was amazing to work with. She responds quickly to every email and flexible to meet in person. She helped me plan the most beautiful and wonderful bridal shower I could've asked for. The food was served hot and fresh. The mimosa and coffee bar was definitely a crowd favorite. Anyone looking to have a bridal shower should definitely consider Down Thyme. All of the servers were so kind and cleared tables and plates for my guests. I couldn't have asked for a more special day.

    My Spicy Turkey Panini at Down Thyme
    Mark K.

    This is the perfect coffee shop for me. It's not foofy Bohemian like I expetience at a lot of local coffee shops (especially on the coasts). Yet, it offers a relaxed atmosphere with an at-home feeling cum small cafe decor. The tables are well spaced so that you don't have to weave your way through cramped quarters. The service is very friendly and efficient and the prices are pretty reasonable from my survey of the menu. I'm sure most people come in for the coffee and pastries. The sweet treats did look quite good and I have to say that my Americano was also very good. Their highlight seems to be their Saturday morning "colossal" cinnamon rolls (only offered Saturday after 9 AM if I understood correctly) that need to be pre-ordered if you want to be guaranteed to get your fill. However, we were there for lunch and that aspect of their offerings should not be overlooked. My wife had a Caprese Quiche which she enjoyed very much. It had pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes and was low carb (without crust). This was almost conceived for her it seemed because she loves anything that has the "caprese" combo. I had a Spicy Turkey Panini, which combined turkey, bacon, provolone, tomato and sriracha. It was accompanied by chips and a pickle spear making it a perfect lunch. Their facilities were comfortable and made a great place to sit and chill while my wife walked across the street to shop for a while. This was my first time in Fremont in quite a long time. I had visited the Hayes House about 20 or 25 years ago and have not been back to Fremont proper since then. This place will be on our radar and may induce us to veer into town center next time we are close.

    Coffee and bagels
    m z.

    I really enjoyed our morning coffee and bagel here. I got an americano and it was delicious. The inside is decorated nicely and is very relaxing. It's very nice to have a place like this in Fremont.

    Egg Croissant Sandwich

    I ordered the egg Croissant Sandwich this morning and it took less than 10 minutes. Came with bacon, egg, and cheese. The place is very clean and it made me want to sit down and eat even though I had a pick-up order. Nice big windows in the front for a good street view and the people behind the counter were pleasant.

    Honey bee latte (honey,vanilla,real cinnamon)

    Inconsistent with iced lattes :( I always get the same thing and lately it never tastes the same.

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    A perfect croissant sandwich on a busy Saturday morning made my day and fueled my weekend.

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    3 years ago

    Nice sandwich, but the staff was a bit unwelcoming. One girl in the glasses was super nice though.

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    4 years ago

    Stopped in for a quick coffee while driving for work. I got a honeybee latte with almond milk and it was very good.

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    Rough around the edges. Cappuccino was ghastly. Breakfast order was incorrect. Some of the clientele were borderline intimidating.

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    Wow, what a beautiful place! Great coffee, friendly staff. Come in and drink (or eat!) Support local coffee :)

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