Was visiting a friend in Vallejo and randomly searched for coffee nearby. Drift Coffee came up, so we decided to check it out. We walked in right as they were closing (totally our bad), but Ryan was super chill about it and still made us two lattes. He was really friendly and easy to talk to, chatted with us while making the drinks and clearly knows his stuff. It never felt rushed or awkward, which we really appreciated. The lattes were great, smooth, not too bitter, and super easy to drink. Ryan mentioned that the espresso they use is less harsh on your stomach due to the way it's roasted, which was cool to learn. I'd 100% come back next time I'm in the area. Thanks again, Ryan! read more

Closes too early to actually study, food is yummy but kinda pricey. Did not enjoy their Ube Latte but that's my fault for trying new things. Nice staff! read more

Drift Benicia - Ube latte - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

We're regulars at Drift. The coffee is awesome as is their pizza, avocado toast, and their pastries. The owners Monica and Ryan are great as is the staff: Jasmine, Alex, and Caroline. People are friendly. You can be left alone or visit with your neighbors. The choice is yours. The special events they hold are fun and the extra food is excellent. read more

Unbelievable service again!!! God I love coming here. And so does everyone else....the place is always packed and the vibe is on point. The baristas just get it. They ask all the right questions to customize your drink to your liking. I got educated on which milks foam and froth to my desired texture. I like a taro upside down latte today!! Looked so pretty....like unicorn. It was like nothing I have ever had or experienced. Can't wait for the new coffee I try tomorrow. Haven't got to try pastries yet but the pizza is legit!! read more

Definitely a must-stop if you're in Benicia!! Great vibes. The focaccia is so yummy and the service was amazing. Love the warm coffee and small-town feeling. read more

The focaccia is so good. Every bite is great. We loved it. Whole team was kind. The setting is adorable and the prices are reasonable. We will be back frequently. read more

Great morning hangout , best Taro Latte , great friendly staff and great outside patio during summer months

The place is amazing, from the great service to the yummy coffee, the food was really really good , its family owned and I loved them, I will come out of my way to get a coffee here, I highly recommend this place read more

Benicia is full of gems and The Drift is a new local favorite. It's a if you know you know type place but the word is getting out. This is the perfect spot for a morning coffee and bite, or afternoon catch up with friends over a glass of wine and a slice of pizza. The owners are the real deal and really care about the total experience. Review: Service - 10/10 - Personable & inviting, you can ask for recommendations based on your taste and they will guide you. Coffee - 10/10 - I am a coffee snob. The lavender latte was absolute perfection. The sweetness and lavender flavor were at the right amount and the espresso was so rich yet well rounded. The milk was steamed to that glossy & velvety finish that you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Avacado Toast 10/10 - like no other Avacado toast I have had. First of all, the focaccia is on another level. Second, the texture from the avocado paired with the freshly sliced tomato - finished with salty cotija and a bright hit of lime makes for a perfect bite. This is a must try if you are in Benicia. read more

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We come here mostly every Friday because they have amazing gluten-free pizza!! It's become such a fun addition to our week. It's so nice to sit outside and enjoy the ambiance with our dog (who also has become a fan of Pizza Fridays). Everyone who works there is super nice and friendly - and the coffee is great, too! read more

Drift Benicia - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

I have been wanting to try this place because it's next to my favorite store pink arrows. I tried it one day. It was crowded and most of the seating was taken. There wasn't much food left to order. there were a few pastries left. I ordered avocado toast. It was pretty good because it had feta cheese and chili flakes. I don't like cherry tomatoes but I didn't want to waste food so I ate it. I liked the crust of the avocado toast. It was kind of like thin crust pizza. It was crispy. I ordered a hot coffee to go. The to go cup was unique and awkward to carry around especially when hot and the cup was full. the cashier was not that friendly. I didn't notice anything special except that it's in a good location. read more

Drift Benicia - Avocado toast - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

We stopped into Drift for a coffee and a breakfast pastry and it is a great spot. Really well located near the end of First Street. The space is calm and beautiful and the service was outstanding. Our coffees (a drip and a mocha) were great and the little bacon, egg, cheese pastry hit the spot. Looking for an alternative to a chain coffee shop? -- Drift is it! Plus they offer wine in the afternoon so you can sit on the patio under an umbrella and contemplate your blessings! read more

Drift Benicia - Beautiful, calm space - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Just had the avocado toast. I don't even like avocado and this was perfection. The ciabatta bread was crispy and warm. There was a layer of avocado with seasonings, tomatoes and cotija cheese. Soo good. Gotta try the pizza next read more

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Enjoyed a refreshing iced taro tea and a cream seashell. I appreciated the eco-friendly reusable straws. Very thoughtful!

Bringing Pistachios to life year round, outside of that chain place that dares to only do so seasonally. Many have come before Drift in this spot, but they make great use of the tiny place and provide enough seating to sit down and enjoy the goods if it's a bit chilly out. Belated congratulations on the opening! Can't wait to try the pizza and other goods. Now it's time to enjoy my pistachio latte and croissant by the water. read more

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The vegi Focaccia had good flavors but needed more greens and toppings to balance the thickness of the bread. Wish the slice was bigger for the price of over $13. When you ask for a straw they are not wrapped. It's handled with bare hands not even grabbed w a napkin. So keep that in mind maybe next time grab the straw w a napkin or buy them wrap. For the place it's nice inside but doors were open so flies were just hanging around. Not sure why shops or restaurants do this when weather is warm and flies are out! I will come back as pastries look good. Just remember a smile and being friendly comes a long way with costumers. read more

The good reviews must be for the food idk. Ube latte had no ube, it was milk and coffee with sprinkles. Hot chocolate was not hot.

Found this cute place during the Thursday farmers market! We ordered the Prosciutto Arugula Pizza and it was sooooo delicious!! It's on ciabatta bread with burrata cheese, covered in balsamic glaze, which totally tied everything together. I can't wait to come back to try more items on the menu like their coffee and pastries! read more

Drift Benicia - prosciutto arugula pizza - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Nice little addition to First St. Love the decor! Ordered a slice of the Margarita pizza, had a nice crust & the flavor was good but wish it had a bit more topping on it. Service was good. Hopefully they will add more items to their menu. read more

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When walking about towards dinner time we were fortunate to be going by Drift and got to talk to the person who was closing to. We were looking for getting matcha made with almond milk. The person from Drift told us how they sourced their ingredients and we were hooked. Got the matcha the next morning and the direct quote about the matcha was "this is the best I ever had". The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the product superior and the prices appropriate. We have 3 more morning sun Benecia - this will now be a must have each morning! read more

Drift Benicia - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

We were second in line when we arrived. It took awhile to get our order of 2 iced lattes, which is understandable since they just recently opened and are probably still figuring out kinks and efficiency. Plenty of seating inside, but felt kind of cramped. It was kind of hot inside, so we definitely sat outside. It was a nice day so we didn't mind. Since we ordered "for here" they put our coffees in the glass cup and straw, which was cute. The coffee was good, but could be better in my opinion. read more

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Been here twice so far and love the variety of tea and coffee on the menu. From when you walk in there's this welcoming feeling you receive from the staff and the ambiance of the shop. Love the throw blankets that are offered to customers on the seats and love that there's a water bowl for dogs outside in front of the door. Both visits the staff were helpful and very friendly. Fun artwork on the wall from a local artist. My go to kind of coffee shop when I return to the area. Will definitely return. read more

Hats off to the chef, probably the owner . Excellent customer service and great food and coffee!! They ran out of croissants for breakfast sandwich and he immediately asked if I'd like it on brioche. I would recommend sticking with brioche as it was amazing!! read more

I'm a regular here and love recommending !!! The Lattes and food are amazing, they put a lot of care into it and it shows ! I really love how they serve their coffee with glass cups and glass straws, when ordered "for here". There's great seating inside and out, wifi, parking, and a public bathroom. Overall very welcoming and clean ambience! They provide great and kind service, thank you Drift !!! read more

Cute place quiet coffee shop.. I'm a big pizza lover so I went to try the pizza and I tell you it was well worth it light fluffy and crunchy taste fresh I wish I could've bought a whole pizza not just slices. Chatted the owner who was really nice to learn about how the pizza is made to order and the work that goes into it !! I will definitely be back read more

Love how cute this coffee shop is! The ambience in this place is so soothing that I'd love to work here all day. Wish they had more gluten free options but their food is absolutely amazing! When I get a latte, I can actually taste the coffee beans. There's multiple coffee shops on First St, but this one needs more recognition! Love the service shown in this place as well. A lot of regulars come in! read more

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Lovely spot! Friendly service, good house coffee, delicious pastries, and pizza too! Loved the Feta Spinach pastry If only they had Palmiers it would be perfect! Nice soft music aambiance, lovely art, cool spot in a great beach town read more

Drift Benicia - Spinach feta pastry, cherry Greek yogurt pastry, almond marzipan croissant, Drip coffee, French toast latte, and smiles - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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Was in benicia for a business meeting today. drifted in here and had the avocado toast with chorizo. Ironically someone else ordered the same thing. It was amazing. Nice little touches on the chairs and I like the vibe. Very family oriented behind the counter. I like this place. I will come back next time in Benicia. read more

The situation was awkward from the start. Than I ordered espresso over ice with a flavor shot. The guy kept charging me for a latte which was like $7. Even though the menu said a double shot of expresso was $2.25. he tried to give me a refund with the tip jar and I tried to be happy with what he gave me. The expresso was really sour I couldn't taste any pistachio. I got a really bad stomach ache and a headache. I don't know if the expresso machine needs to be cleaned or what but I'm definitely not going back there. I used to be a barista and I was not happy with the overpriced service. read more

Food was great and staff was attentive. What started as a walk at the Thursday farmers market ended well with the special

The drinks at this place are extremely refreshing. Plus, the food is prepared using top-notch ingredients without compromising on flavor. The artistic wall decor adds a fun vibe to the ambiance, and they even have a cute little corner for kids to enjoy. With plenty of outdoor seating, you can relax and unwind while enjoying great service from the super-friendly staff. It's definitely worth a visit! read more

After hearing about Java point closing I was interested to see what was next to come . I ordered the combo pizza but , I wouldn't call it pizza. It was more like a baguette with pizza toppings . The flavor was really good but small portion. The tiramisu cup and other pastries are not made in house.. they are shipped from outside sources. So I passed on that . I also ordered an iced latte that I drank very quickly. Pleasant experience I'll be back. read more

Drift Benicia - Meat combo - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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Amazing food and drink experience. Hits the spot with an Italian flare. The limoncello raspberry cake, pistachio cake and vanilla ceremonial matcha latte is so good. Thank you for the hospitality. read more

Drift Benicia - Coffee, Pastries and Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

We had pastries here three days ago and we really liked everything, even the coffee. Today we went back for lunch and had the pizza, which was really out of this world, focaccia style crust. The wine I had was also extremely good. read more

My wife and I love the meat combo and italian prosciutto pizza here. Definitely unique and delicious at a reasonable price. They have a nice patio area in a great part of 1st St Benicia. It is perfect for lunch or relaxing in the afternoon with a coffee or drink. It reminds me of the pizza style at Casa Barotti on College Avenue in Berkeley, but I like the pizza more here and there are more food choices. I definitely suggest Drift check out the different styles of pizza offered at Barotti, as they have a wider variety. The family that runs it is so warm and welcoming. We are very lucky to have a place like this here in town - I really hope people in town recognize what we have! They even have gluten free pizza on Fridays which is pretty special for Benicia. read more

I'll start with the positive. The pizza is really good. But it is very tiny to be $10 a slice. The inside is cute and homey. Now what I'm really disappointed about, my matcha latte. It was disgusting. And I've had a lot of them so I know what they're supposed to taste like. It was literally just some green water and a splash of milk. I know this because I watched the girl make it. It did not taste like a matcha latte at all. It taste straight up like water. Huge waste of money. And for this reason I will never go back and I would not recommend to my friends. Everything is way over priced. read more

Drift Benicia - didn't want to waste my bfs money but I just couldn't finish it. Had to dump it it taste so bad. - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

This place had a cool ambiance and decent coffee. I don't know why they use dark espresso beans for their beans though. The latte I had was ok compared to other shops in the area. read more

The food here is so delicious they have a variety of food selections you can pick from. Such as sweets all the way down to savory pizzas. The owner used to own a pizza company so the pizzas are the best thing to get. The shop is so cute. It has such a homie vibe to it. It's always my go to place when I go down to Benicia. read more

Drift Benicia - two glasses of iced coffee on a tray - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Love the ambiance and menu. I ordered a lavender latte and spinach/feta croissant. Super tasty! I'm exited for another eatery here read more

Drift Benicia - Outside table - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Cannoli cake They had some sort of blue butterfly tea. I would not recommend this. It tasted like milk. We tried two of the pizzas. The pizzas were great. I enjoyed the margarita pizza my boyfriend got the cannoli cake. It was good. It tasted store-bought. I got a caramel latte it was all right. I was very disappointed with the avocado toast is sold out so if you wanna try that come very early. read more