Excellent teas. Their matcha teas are top class. Chill setting. Calm, soothing and non-intrusive…read more Ideal to have a deep private conversation. The staff were kind and courteous. Well kept facility. Kudos to the people behind it. The surprise addition was the health store inside the same facility. We just browsed the products optically. Will come back to check them out. We didn't try the main food items this time. Will come again for that

Very solid spot for some afternoon tea!…read more I tried the strawberry matcha latte. The matcha was high quality, and very good on its own. However, once mixed in with the strawberry puree and oat milk, the strawberry puree did mask the matcha flavor. However, it was still a good and yummy drink! The strawberry puree tasted unique too, but I don't know how to put the taste into words so you're just gonna have to try it for yourself :)) We also tried the genmaicha tea, and it tasted like faan ziu to me, but I love faan ziu so I liked it! It was very refreshing for the hot summer day it was. Heads up that they only have almond oat and soy milk! A very solid spot to get some work done too. There isn't much foot traffic, so it's pretty calm and quiet. They have tables and wifi! Workers were sooo sweet and kind too!

Ordered a drip coffee and milk cake and both did not disappoint…read more The service was quick and friendly. It's a nice ambiance or vibes inside. Plenty of nearby street parking.

The decor inside is really nice and very spacious with a lot of seating. They had many different…read morepastry options. Service was decent. I grabbed an iced biscoff latte with oatmilk and total came out to $10!! I understand this place is "luxury" but that's a steep price for a very mediocre coffee. Tasted like milk with a hint of biscoff. No taste of espresso or anything special to justify the price. I would think of coming back again to try the pastries, but I don't know if I'm willing to spend that much on a drink again.

I absolutely love coming here! They have awesome vegetarian and vegan lunch sets which really offer…read morethe feeling of having a satisfying meal without the food coma. The food is prepared fresh, it's packed with flavor without the heavy greasy feeling of eating out. The service is friendly and great but definitely feels better if you can speak mandarin (in my experience). The vibe of the cafe side is nice and calm, with cute decor and even some labubu! The food is reasonably priced and they even have some ready made healthy desserts and other foods for take out. I have been a regular here for years. Stop in and enjoy!

Definitely come before or after lunch rush. There's not a great amount of seating; about 6-7 tables…read moreand it shares a space with a matcha spot and a small Taiwanese goods store? Their service was kind, but their system to keep track of orders and tables seemed a bit hectic. Seems like they write down orders on paper to send to the kitchen there was a steady flow of customers coming in to order or inquire about lunch. Our table's order got mixed up with another so it took awhile for my friends to get their order while mine came out fairly quickly... I think I also took someone else's order but we had the same dish. I recommend labeling the table numbers so they can keep better track. I got the braised tofu and omg I love it all, great flavor in all the parts of the dish! Came with a variety of veggies and pickled cucumber. The tofu was a so flavorful and for being a vegetarian spot, I couldn't tell there wasn't any meat!! Definitely will be coming back :)

Great baked goods, great breakfast offerings, great coffee, very pleasant decor. For a breakfast…read moreexperience, it is quite up there. We heard of this place for a while and decided to try it out with some visitors. The baked counter has intimidating large selection, our eyes wanted to order everything. We ended up with some french style baked items and a croissant tray. Of course also coffee. Everything was particularly made and delicious. We then went back to buy two big bags more to go home.

Arrived this morning around 11am and line was long out the door. Most of the pastries were out at…read morethis time, i would come closer to 12pm for the pastry refresh. They still had the croissant cube i like and tried the matcha croissant to try something new. Also ordered off their hot brunch menu, the smoked salmon avocado toast w side salad and the burrata avocado toast but partner doesnt like cheese so ordered without it, comes with side salad. Also ordered an Americano and a Banana cream latte with almond milk. Thankfully there were plenty of seating as the first half morning rush already left, but by 12pm seating became sparse. The matcha croissant outside is white chocolate with matcha powder i believe, very sweet, not a huge fan of white chocolate. Inside there is chocolate which is nice, it's a nice crossiant tho and the signs say they use french butter and chocolate. The crossiant cube was delicious as always. The coffee was okay,,, the banana cream latte is better after all the cream as mixed into the espresso. I enjoyed my smoked salmon avocado toast, they give u plenty of smoked salmon and salad, the huge tomatoes on the burrato avocado toast is very tasty, they sprinkles olive oil and pepper on top i believe. Overall pretty nice brunch everything was just under $80 which is a bit steep for brunch but this place really has the most variety pastries in one place and tho coffee isn't the best but at least they have the option as well.

Ecstatic choice! I'm a sucker for an eclair and though nervous was glad I did. It was entirely…read morefilled with a chilled custard and was exactly what I was looking for. The cappuccino wasn't overly bitter, but honestly I'm not usually a coffee drinker. The biscotti had a nice texture and flavor. Was surprised how enjoyable it was. They have outdoor seating on the corner of the street for you to sit and enjoy your selection.

Recently rebranded as Coffee and Chai, this local cafe is a hidden gem tucked into an apartment…read morecommunity. Although it's in a residential area, there's plenty of street parking available. Coffee and Chai is a great spot for studying as there are lots of tables and it's quiet. Our barista today also turned out to be the owner of the cafe. Such a sweet, accommodating man!! We got a masala chai, a cardamom chai, and a matcha latte- all hot cos it's so chilly in San Jose around this time of year. I preferred the masala chai, but both chai lattes were yummy! Spiced so deliciously and definitely helped warm us up. My grandpa got the matcha and was pleased with the taste as it was unsweetened but not bitter at all. Regardless of whether you need a quick pick-me-up, a local study/work spot, or even someplace to catch up, this lovely cafe should be the next place you try out!

First time trying this place! I would recommend!…read more Instead of visiting their actual location, I ended up trying a delicious strawberry pastry from a booth they had in Presidio Tunnel Tops Park. The workers were friendly. I also noticed they kept clearing tray after tray, so that's good. I do plan on visiting their actual location one of these days.

I tried their pastries from their tent back in the Fremont Art and Wine Festival since last year. I…read morewent home with a pistachio croissant and a fruit danish. Both were too sweet for my taste. The croissant was flaky when toasted. Both should be paired with coffee or plain latte to balance the sweetness out. They even had blueberry and pistachio cheesecakes and a few cakes, which I didn't get because it was very hot outside to consume. The guys at the tent were kind to explain each flavor of their pastries.

My family member was feeling a bit stressed and needed some kitty time, so I ended up finding Nabi…read moreCat Cafe. It was very peaceful and relaxing, hardly anyone was there so we got to spend personal time with the cats. We tried the tiramisu latte which was very delicious and I would definitely get it again. The staff were also very friendly and helped go over safety procedures to keep the environment clean and safe for the cats. Our hour went by fast with the kitties, but it was a great experience.

Such a cute fun place to go to the cats are very cute and furry my favorite cat is named apple pieread more

If you're having trouble locating Gateway Cafe: enter the 4 story building. Walk past the lobby and…read moreinto the outdoor courtyard. You should see a cafe by the water fountain. The building is very close to the San Jose airport and the Matrix Casino. Plenty of parking. They post their daily specials on their website every week: https://sanjosegatewaycafe.wixsite.com/gatewaycafe/daily-specials. There are some specials they have every week like sesame chicken katsu on Tuesdays and burgers on Wednesdays. Monday is always pasta. However you can also always order sandwiches off their menu! They also have salads, spring rolls, soft drinks, cookies, and more! My favorite is the veggie sandwich or the sesame chicken which comes with teriyaki sauce and a sesame slaw. Gateway Cafe is a mom and pop shop run by the same couple for the past 20+ years. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area and supporting a small business!

I had training at Allied Universal but arrived an hour early. I hadn't eaten anything in 24hrs and…read morehadn't slept in 12hrs. I thought I would DIE trying to do the training unless I got something in my stomach. LO AND BEHOLD, while heading to the restroom, BAM! The market was right there and the said "OPEN!" Praise HIM!!! The gentleman before me ordered a breakfast burrito and it looked good af but I've had my fill of burritos for the week already lmao so I ordered the cafe club. FAM!!!! So delicious even within its simplicity. The ingredients are normal club sandwich ingredients buuuuut the way he put it together. All the difference. The owner is kind and sweet and doesn't rush anyone to order or anything. But from the looks of it, EVERYTHING IS GOOD!

Food Service…read more Ambiance One of the kindest people you'll ever meet and good is great. He also takes card but cash preferred. Forgot to snap a picture but will be back to do so next time.

Came here after seeing lots of talk online about Kenny's being the best breakfast burrito spot…read morearound SJ. Kenny and the staff are extremely kind and caring, and even when the place fills up they deliver excellent service. However, I thought the food we ordered was just ok. Ordered the #1 (Breakfast burrito), #5 (breakfast sandwich). Both items' composition was not the best. They were wrapped with the wrapping paper that didn't securely hold the entire sandwich/burrito securely. Especially for the sandwich, the cheese and meat were easily spilling out from the sides. The burrito was standard, but I felt the same way more or less regarding its structure. Additionally, the flavor was ok and good at best. The meal came with red salsas, which look to be house made since it was clear there is pickled onions and some other little things in it. Honestly it is an ok salsa, I'm not sure if this particular flavor is what I'm looking for to complement a breakfast burrito normally. We had an OK experience. The restaurant seems like a fairly small shop (run by family)! While I'm all for supporting local and mom/pop shops, I probably would not wait over 15 minutes for it. Maybe will have to try the bulgogi items next time! But for breakfast burrito/sandwich it was just ok to me.

We ordered a cake for my son's first birthday party. And Cero made the best black forest cake ever…read more It was a two tier customised cake. He was very friendly throughout the process and incorporated all our suggestions on the design, sugar level, fresh cherries, icing etc. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants beautiful and tasty cakes baked by someone with so much patience and passion.

If you are looking for a custom cake, look no further than Cake Expressions. Not only is the team…read moresuper accommodating and friendly, but they are also insanely talented and went above and beyond what I asked for. The cake was aesthetically pleasing and so delicious! I was so sad when the last bite was gone. I provided them with some inspo pics and described my vision. They followed it exactly while also considering things that I didn't even think to ask about! I would not hesitate to order from them in the future, and highly recommend them for all your cake needs.