Went on a night stroll to explore the neighborhood and decided to try B Cafe. I ordered their Black…read moreSesame Cream Top Hojicha and it was super tasty! You could taste both the sesame and hojicha. I've been to a fair amount of boba shops where the hojicha overpowers the sesame, but B cafe had the right balance. The drink took some time because it was made with care. I saw what I suppose is the owner (an older gentleman) making the drink and taking his time whisking the hojicha and sesame. Lovely spot with ample seating. I'll be back to try their other items!

I loved X TEA and now B Cafe! My siblings and I actually really love the drinks here! B Cafe has…read moremilk teas still but also has matcha and baked goods. i recently had their earl grey matcha and the guava tea bread and both were so delicious. the matcha was hand whisked and the ratio was great! i asked for less sweetness and it was delivered perfectly. the guava tea bread was packaged but it was incredible. so soft and moist and the guava flavor was strong. loved it! i like how there's tables and sit down areas so we ended up being able to stay for awhile. will definitely come back!

Lacaphe serves solid Vietnamese coffee. I usually order the bạc xỉu because traditional Vietnamese…read morecoffee tends to be a little too caffeinated for me, and theirs was especially delicious with the egg cream topping. My husband ordered the coconut coffee slushie and loved it as well. We both usually choose 50% sweetness, which was perfect for us. I'm excited to try their matcha drinks next time! Coffee aside, the interior is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. It feels like a great place to bring a laptop and get some work done during the day. Overall, a 10/10 experience!

Run, don't walk, for the MUOI coffee!!! The salted cream is delicious and highly addictive. At 0%…read moresugar and light ice I think it's the best way to taste the salt and coffee flavor. I love the vibes here, it's super chill with a good playlist and nice ambience to sit and relax or get some work done. Ordering on the ipad is very easy and the drinks come out very fast, I dont think I've ever had a problem waiting too long on the weekends. I think the ice in the ice drinks is still a bit much even selecting the "Less Ice" option. Today I got the Muoi coffee with less ice, but still more than 1/3 of it was ice. Very fun coffee house, a bit more on the expensive side but I do think it's worth it if you need a place to hang out for a while. Every drink I've tried here has been a hit, would def recommend a visit!

First thing to know about The Orange Tabby: it's zero waste. What that means is bring your own cup!…read moreThey also have options for purchasing mason jars or their glass can cup with a bamboo lid. Now that that's done, their matcha is really good. REALLY GOOD. I appreciate them being plant based as I am a lactose intolerant girlie. The strawberry matcha is the perfect sweetness for me and I really enjoyed it, wishing that it came in a size 10x bigger. When you walk in, you might miss it. There are a few businesses in there and The Orange Tabby is elevated and is a small counter. My first time coming, it was closed (Wednesdays) but it prepared me for coming back because I knew exactly where it was. The inside of the building was very nice and clean as was The Orange Tabby. I ordered online, letting them know I was bringing my own cups. It didn't save time in the aspect where they had to wait for my cups to make it, but I was able to pay and just come in and drop off my cups to them. The girls working were super nice and friendly. I will definitely be back!

I came here today for the Summer Market they were hosting. I love their sustainability model! As…read moresomeone who's not a fan of single-use plastics and prefers glass, it's great to see them rewarding customers for bringing their own cups. The inside is small and was very crowded since they had several vendors set up inside. It was a bit claustrophobic. I think it would've been helpful if the volunteers managed the crowd and organized the lines a bit better. On the bright side, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I tried the summer special, Mango Creamsicle Matcha, with 50% sweetness. The matcha was delicious, the flavor really came through. I love matcha so I'm glad it wasn't weak. That said, I felt like the mango flavor was too subtle. I'm not sure if it's because I adjusted the sweetness but I could barely taste the mango so it didn't give mango creamsicle vibes. I still enjoyed the drink though. I would like to come back when it's less crowded to explore the market and try more drinks without the crowds.

Good vibe I like…read morebeing able to work here on the weekends. My gf loves this spot , too, and always likes her drinks .

I've been to this 7 Leaves location a couple of times and it's been a great place to study. It's…read morewell air conditioned, welcoming, and many other patrons come to study too. The drinks are great and affordable, especially for the Bay Area. Here are my thoughts on some of the drinks I've had at this location. MUNG BEAN MILK TEA: Even if you try to lower the sweetness, this drink is quite sweet. It definitely leans into pandan flavors. SEA CREAM JASMINE TEA: I usually like this drink from other locations, but when I ordered it here it tasted oddly like coffee. I've been weary of ordering it again. SEA CREAM BLACK COFFEE: Definitely can't go wrong with this item. The Sea Cream is delicious and blends well with the Black Coffee to create a taste that's not too sweet. GREEN THAI TEA: Another great option that is consistently tasty. Thai Tea with some floral notes. If you don't like drinks that are too sweet, I would recommend asking them to lower the sweetness. However, for some drinks, it is not possible to lower the sweetness. Overall, the ambiance is nice and the drinks are affordable. I will be coming back!

Great local coffee spot with great drinks, tasty food, friendly staff, & great vibes - can't ask…read morefor more! Tip: Try the black sesame cookie for a super indulgent treat. Sweet, salty, super tasty.

I tried the Lexington Latte and the PB & Jam overnight oats. The coffee didn't really have any…read moreflavor other than a regular latte, but the coffee flavor was still pretty good. I much preferred the overnight oats which actually tastes like PB&J when I mixed it up. Cute cafe and the people working here were super nice. It was crowded and it took a bit to find a table, as this seems like a popular place to just get a drink and sit with your laptop for while. Fun place to try but I am not sure if I would necessarily seek it out. They have some interesting sounding drinks but if they are anything like the Lexington, the fun flavors might not really pull through. Pastries look yummy though and overnight oats were good.

Stellar drinks, unmatched flavors and quality tea…read more Heytea is one of the top tea spots in the bay, and San Jose is lucky to have multiple locations in such close proximity to one another. The flavors on the drinks are top tier-my favorite drinks being the coconut mango boom and the king jasmine guava. The service is efficient and no-frills. I went on a BOGO day and waited an hour. Despite the crowd, employees were pleasant and once you reached the front and ordered, your drink was ready within five minutes. Great organization on the store's part. On the other hand, on weekdays it's manageable to get a quick drink from here without a crazy wait time. I can't emphasize enough how high quality the tea and flavors are here. Mango pulp in the coconut mango boom is incredibly fresh, and the king jasmine guava has a wonderful, flavorful creamtop sitting above delicious tea. Heytea sits atop an already competitive specialty drink scene in the Bay Area-for good reason.

The fragrance of the teas as you walk into this shop are wonderful, and I can see why it's a…read morepopular boba shop. I stopped by with my husband and got the king jasmine guava milk tea with brown sugar boba, while he opted for the coconut mango slushie. We both enjoyed our drinks, although I think I would like to try something sans milk next time as the tea itself seems to be of good quality. The boba was softer than I typically like it, but had good brown sugar flavor. The interior is almost aggressively trendy, white, and fairly minimalist, but is very clean and the staff seems to have a pretty organized system going for the orders. As mentioned, the fragrance of the brewing teas in the shop is wonderful, but it is a noisy environment so we ended up moving to the outdoor seating to enjoy our drinks. Orders are made through the kiosks, so the only interaction with humans is pickup at the counter. Overall, the tea seems good here, so I am looking forward to the next opportunity to stop by and try something from their menu.

Really lovely little coffee shop that leans into that industrial warehouse vibe in the best way…read more The coffee was great--I ended up trying both on-tap cold brews on the day we went because I didn't realize that buying a bag of whole bean coffee came with a free coffee drink. With some coffees a second cup will give me a stomach ache (especially since I drink my cold brews black and bitter like my soul), but I had no problems with their cold brews! I also got the vegan stonefruit scone (baked by Sweet Dragon) and while a little on the dry side (common with scones), paired extremely well with the coffee and had good flavor. Husband got a cappuccino and a strawberry mini pie and was extremely pleased with his order. The service is friendly, but some things may have been new on the day we went. They almost forgot my cold brew until we asked at the counter, as well as stating that they didn't have anything to heat up my husband's strawberry pie (which seems odd, since a little toaster oven seems like a simple fix for that), but apparently it was fantastic at room temperature anyway. Seating was absolutely full when we got there and we were lucky to snag a table as another couple left, so it seems like a popular Saturday morning spot. Several folks were working on laptops, and it seems like a kid-friendly place. The decor is a clean and modern/trendy industrial style, which works well for the space, and the windows provide nice daylight. Overall, a good coffee shop and I am really happy to see vegan pastry options! My husband is getting into pinball, which was part of the motivation to come out and try Chromatic, so I am sure we'll be back again next time he wants to hit up Slingshot (in the same building), and I look forward to the coffee and treats!

We tried Chromatic Coffee and I got the Bonus Cup mostly because I didn't know what it was, but it…read moresounded interesting. The staff described it as cold brew with milk and sweetener, which was helpful, but it ended up being way too sweet for me. That might just be how it's supposed to be though, and probably my fault for not choosing something that better reflects their coffee. The space itself is pretty large, with a good amount of seating inside and a few tables outside. There's also a decent amount of parking, and it's in a shared building with a brewery and other businesses. It has a bit of an unfinished warehouse vibe, which honestly makes sense for a coffee roaster. Only real inconvenience was that the restroom is locked, which feels a little odd for such a large coffee shop. Overall I'd still come back, but next time I'll definitely try an espresso based drink instead.

Gone are the days of being a pop-up in Palo Alto…read more Today, Tono is located within Japantown San Jose. Although it is not closer to my neck of the woods, it tends to be a fan favorite of ours to make the drive out and enjoy our small cup of coffee. Whether its a flat white, matcha latte, hojicha latte, or something else, it is consistently delicious. They also have pastries available and super fancy Fossa chocolate that we've actually scoured for when traveling in Singapore. Parking isn't the greatest but quality in the simplicity of it all.

I got to enjoy Tono coffee project when they did a pop up cafe during Fanime! It was Avatar the…read moreLast Air Bender themed which was perfect for the event and worked so well. The vendor booth was a tent made to look like a tea house, there was artwork and flyers from the series (if you know, you know) on the tent, and the menu was themed after the series too. This is how you can tell the owners are actually fans and not LARP, which is AMAZING. Service was efficient and super friendly, even when the lines were busy (it's a con, what do you expect) and even though the food was prepared elsewhere and taken there, it was pretty good and helped tide me over during the long convention. For my order (over a span of 2 days), I got the: 1) Hojicha Milk Tea (Red Blooded Nephew): -I got this iced. -Not bad, not too sweet and not watered down either. Great pick me up. Nice smoky and roasted flavor to it. Pretty good. 2) Fire Nation's Butter Mochi: -Certain days they would run out of one flavor, other days they would swap it up from what I believe. -I got a black sesame and kinako banana. -I think I got a third one, but a friend ate that. It was more of a savory flavor, but unfortunately forgot what it was. -My favorite was the kinako banana since it was a neat twist on what a banana bread would be like in a different form. -Very filling, decently large piece of butter (shaped like a rectangle of butter) mochi and easily shareable too. -You have to eat it the day of since it does get dry and hard if you try saving it for the next day, sadly. 3) Spam Musubi (Sizzle Crisp Rice Snack): -Decent spam musubi. -Rice had the perfect texture, it didn't fall apart and despite it being, I'm sure prepared before hitting the con floor, it wasn't soggy in the slightest. Not bad. Hopefully one day I can stop by their actual location!