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    4.4 (781 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Hazelnut cloud
    Ashley L.

    HAZELNUT CLOUD!!!!! Wow this is one of my fav drinks from here and one of my fav drinks overall. Their espresso does not miss

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    Alaric S.

    my girlfriend and I were on the hunt for ice cream this weekend that we visited Dr. Ink and stumbled upon this café on the corner. Service was super good, couldn't quite decide what drink to get that didn't have caffeine. Ambience was a nice café setting with minimal seating

    Seasonal menu - Feb 2026
    Lisa T.

    I find myself coming back to Dr.ink time and time again. I just loveee their drinks and am impressed by their seasonal menu. My usual go-to is their black sesame latte; probably my favorite spot to get a black sesame latte in San Jose. Not too sweet or milky! This month, I tried their earl grey latte. The drink wasn't as tea forward as I had hoped for, but it was still delicious nonetheless! This cafe is pretty modern with great natural lighting. It seems like a good study spot, but there is limited seating. Space is always clean and the staff are friendly.

    Pastries
    Veronica S.

    Super stylish and bright coffee spot near San Pedro square and one block from downtowns Main Street in SJ offers a really nice yet minimal drink options with a cool spacious sitting area. They have cool merch and yummy drinks even seasonal ones with really nice service. Your pets are welcomed as long as they are well behaved. One star for lack parking options but well deserved 4 stars for the rest! Love that my drink was not super sweet and they accommodated my wanting it in the cup I bought and even cleaned it before serving my coffee in it! Reward program too is a plus, come and check them out!

    Butterscotch latte
    Linda R.

    Drinks are okay, you could get a larger size at other local coffee shops for the same price. I had the Butterscotch Latte which was just mostly milk and some caramel syrup. Cashiers are friendly however this place closed early at around 5:00 when the hours online are listed as 7:30.

    Guava matcha
    Kate X.

    Tried their drinks at an office event - the ube matcha and guava matcha were so so good, and the cinnamon roll cold brew was quite good as well. The drinks were so pretty and each was made with lots of care and love.

    Rebecca H.

    I was super excited to try this place due to all the hype however I thought it was mid. I asked if they could change an ingredient however refused and didn't give any alternative options, which I was a little disappointed. I ordered the pistachio latte however thought it was okay. The pistachio flavor wasn't very present. I also ordered the butterscotch latte and it was good, flavorful. Overall, this place is good but not great.

    matcha latte and earl gray latte
    Trinh A.

    I liked the earl gray latte. It has a good balance between coffee flavor and earl gray. Not too sweet of a drink.

    Alayna K.

    Long overdue review. They have amazing unique drinks and a nice aesthetic set up! coffee is strong Their drink wasn't too sweet but it was done in 15 minutes. Will come back to try their others.

    Anh-Thu T.

    One of my favorite coffee spots in downtown San Jose! I love the modern and minimalist vibe. Their specialty drinks are always delicious. We ordered the pistachio latte, peppermint mocha latte, and cold brew, and everything was amazing. We've been here many times, and it's consistently wonderful every visit. The staff are very nice and friendly.

    Andrew N.

    Was in the area, so I went to get a drink here. I remember when this place opened, they had these blue and pink drinks. I kinda miss it. But the past is now gone and they have a new menu. Hojicia (4/5): it was probably my fault that I got this less sweet, but I thought it was okay. The full sweetness would've brought out the full potential of this drink. Probably my favorite boba place in downtown

    Black Sesame Cafe Latte
    Priyanka M.

    Tried this place after seeing all the hype, but it felt pretty average overall. The ambiance is nice and the space is comfortable, but the coffee itself was just okay- nothing that really stood out. Not a bad spot if you're nearby, just not as impressive as the reviews make it seem

    Pia V.

    Found this spot by chance when staying in the area and wanted a tea. The spot usually has their doors open and has large windows so there is plenty of sunlight and fresh air. It is also very clean. They have a menu on the wall, but you can also order online. They sell some pastries and sometimes have a pop-up pastry stall inside. The drinks can take some time for them to make, so be prepared for the wait. They had so many options that the first time I came I ordered the peach tea and the black sesame latte. The peach tea was delicious but extremely sweet. If there's a way to tone that sweetness down, I would get it again. On my second visit I only got the black sesame coffee, since I enjoyed it so much the first time. This spot has become a regular stop whenever I'm in the area.

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    San Pedro square garage is the next block down. The first 90 mins are free

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    The Black Nougat Ink Lattea is a milk based drink with black "ink" nougat (like the candy) layered on top. It gives the drink a noticable nutty flavor.

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    This is honestly one of my fave spots for nước mía (sugarcane juice) in San Jose. It's located…read moreinside the food court at Grand Century Mall. Ninh Kieu is pretty well-known for their fresh pressed sugarcane juice (made when you order!!) and also got a bunch of specialty healthy juice combos. I went on a Saturday around lunch time and it wasn't too busy, waited like 5 mins for two drinks. My all-time go-to is the OG sugarcane juice with kumquat... soooo refreshing, sweet with that little citrus kick, just hits every time. I also brought my bestie with me and it was her first time trying sugarcane juice ever, and she loves strawberry so I got her that flavor... tell me why she got OBSESSED. She literally finished the whole thing in 30 mins and was still talking about it 2 days later saying she was craving it again lol. Price is pretty average compared to other spots, nothing crazy, but the quality is always consistent and fresh which I appreciate.

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