My favorite coffee shop in San Jose. I look forward to going every time. All their drinks are…read moreexcellent. I started with the vanilla bean latte with oat milk. Good hot or iced. Occasionally burnt espresso but I love them too much to mind. I am a matcha snob to say the LEAST. Hands down best coffee shop matcha in the Bay Area. The classic iced matcha latte with honey is grassy and earthy and creamy and a little sweet. The iced banana pudding matcha latte had people lined up around the corner for months when it came out. It is deliciously worth the wait. Best banana cold foam in my opinion because it's made with actual bananas instead of flavoring so it's much more mellow. The double matcha they had for awhile is also awesome. Banana cold foam also goes great on an espresso latte. Now they let you add whichever cold foam you like to whatever drink which is great. Basically you can't go wrong. They are always changing up the menu for the new season and have lots of unique drinks on their menu. Not much seating inside at this location. The winchester Blvd one has more if that's what you're looking for. Their pastries are also all yummy and they sell their matcha powder for $60 for 100g which is a GREAT price for a great matcha. I would've gate kept this place but everyone already knows about it so I HAVE to show them the love they deserve!!

Came in at 9am on a Wednesday and the vibe was not hype at all. Worker seems like either they are…read moretired and don't want to work. No "hello" gesture or even a smile. They have a good selection of pastries. Ordered; Matcha banana cream- was good Matcha strawberry latte- was good Espresso banana cream - was good There's an outdoor seating which is nice.

I ordered 3 drinks, and Iced Hojicha tea, a Banana Bourbon Iced latte, and a Citrus Chill. The…read morecoffee was well balanced but the citrus chill was my favorite as it had a tart finish that brightened up the fruity notes in the espresso. I need to go back because everything I ordered was iced and I want to try some of the hot drinks. The banana bourbon latte was good, I wish it had maybe a more pronounced banana flavor and that the bourbon came through more. But the oat milk and the coffee were so smooth and luxurious that it made the experience enjoyable. Important note: with Mitsua market and the busy food areas there, this plaza gets incredibly busy! It's not the best parking situation, so know that ahead of time.

I'm a traditional hot coffee drinker (cappuccinos are usually my go-to), so I was excited to try…read moreCoffee & Water Lab. We ordered a Cortado and the Honey Sea Salt Latte -- both were excellent. The espresso was rich, smooth, and perfectly pulled, which really showed in both drinks. The honey sea salt latte had a really nice balance of sweet and savory that wasn't overly sweet. We also got a croissant, which was flaky and delicious. They clearly have strong breakfast options overall -- the cheesy toast pictured on their page looked amazing too. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. This is a great spot for quality coffee and solid breakfast food. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of their flavored drinks and breakfast toasts. Highly recommend!

I went on a weekday morning and ordered the Matcha Einspanner Latte with regular milk, it was ready…read morein less than 5 minutes. The Matcha taste is really good and I like how they add sweet cream on top. The amount of ice was not excessive at all, I appreciated that. I love the mini cakes here and think they are worth the $9 each. The salted egg cake is savory and sweet, a nice combination of flavors. Since the egg cream is already salty, I don't think it needs to have shredded pork floss on top. The sweet corn cake is a really nice dessert. There are lots of tables for studying and hanging out.

Been wanting to try this spot for awhile and i'm so glad I did! I got the banana matcha and it's…read moreeasily one of the best i've had. The banana cream is sweet and creamy and mixes so well with the matcha which is less sweet. I got my drink with extra sweetness, and it was perfect. There's real banana pieces at the bottom of the drink too which I LOVE! I'd get it in a larger size if I could. Definitely coming back for the banana matcha and to try something new! Inside is small, but there's seating inside and outside! Staff were kind, helpful, and answered all my questions.

Been coming since they opened. Some of the best tea and customer service I've ever experienced!read more

house cream matcha double matcha…read more get it and sit down. this place and lacaphe are my top picks in sj!!

"The coffee here is delightfully smooth and well-balanced, offering a clean, non-harsh sip with…read morejust the right touch of sweetness.

Really solid coffee and great service. One of my favorite spots in San Jose right now.read more

Busy spot (for good reason)! I usually get the Aerocano and have not been disappointed once! I…read morenever tried an aerocano before, and Moonwake has got me addicted to it. For food, I tried the Gochujang Corn Cheese Scallion Focaccia and Egg Sando. Egg Sando: Very tasty, fluffy, and seasoned just right. Gochujang Corn Cheese Scallion Focaccia: Huge slice that was nice and savory. Definitely get it heated up if you're eating it there. Even though it's always busy, they get the drinks out pretty fast! Workers are always friendly and happy to give recommendations.

Wanted to try a new coffee shop today. Moonwake came up…read morefirst on the ol Yelpy search. The are located in the same parking lot as the Country Inn right off of Saratoga Ave. When wifey and arrived there was plenty of parking. The inside of Moonwake is rather large for a coffee shop with plenty of seats and space, the outside has about 4-5 small "2 seat" tables. If you walk straight in "and keep walking" you will see their roasting room, that looks like a mad scientist lab with computers and beacons. It was pretty cool watching them proofing the coffee. I ordered a decaf iced Mocha with 1/2 & 1/2 and a Berry pistachio croissant, wifey ordered a regular coffee with room. Wifey's coffee had a delicate earthy flavor. "For regular coffee it was quite good" 4 stars My Mocha even with the 1/2 & 1/2 was good but did not have the body I like. 2.5 stars. "For said items $21.45" The Croissant was absolutely amazing, decadent, buttery, crispy, and chewy. Honestly it's the best one I've had short of Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco. Yeah man these are nearly that good! 5 stars for sure! The service was good and the employees were nice and helpful. Overall rating in my opinion, this place is solidly in the 4 star area. And I will be coming back for their croissants. :-D

Had to swing by to support my girl @wsgoodshell at the recent run it back event! Got to listen to…read moresome sick beats & enjoy a latte!! It was a fun event (even though I didn't run ) Love the matchas and lattes here!! The specialty drinks are so fun and tasty. The last two times I've been, I have not had any issues finding parking, which is nice when you are checking out a downtown spot. The coffee shop has alot of seating & tables to work study/work but also has such a fun vibe if you are looking for a place to catch up with a friend.

Don't get me wrong, the place looks so cool and nice to study and hangout with friends, but…read morehonestly that's about it. Drinks wise I got the Honey Date Latte and the Mango Matcha Latte. They were both recommended by the worker so I gave it a shot. At the end, the price to taste ratio was not worth it what so ever. The mango matcha just tasted like mango juice, and the honey date latte was mediocre at best. I honestly enjoy coming here to study, but drinks are not worth it so far. I'll give them a chance again for drinks, but my best recommendation is to work on their recipe to make it more tastier and enjoyable to drink.

Phin Cafe is a must-visit if you love Vietnamese coffee. Their egg coffee was incredible--super…read morecreamy, rich, and packed with a strong coffee flavor without being overly sweet. The café itself is on the smaller side, but there's still enough seating to enjoy your drink, and the interior is clean and inviting. The service was also friendly and efficient. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese coffee, I highly recommend stopping by Phin Cafe!

I ate a cold-cut combo banh mi here. The bread was fresh and crispy, there was a large serving of…read morevegetables, and I got extra meat, all of which was good, except the headcheese was a little bit hard. Unfortunately, it's a 4-star rather than a 5-star because the sandwich was too dry. It needed a thicker spread of mayo. This cafe is located in a rather dire strip mall, and it is the one shining light of the area. That is commendable.