Got the mocha with cinnamon maple twice this week and it's been delish! So nice to find a local good price, good crafted, good size latte local around here! Friendly staff and fast service, we got our drinks right away. Not as much of a stay and study place, but more of a stay and chat over a drink. Which is so nice and refreshing. Love that you can sit outside. 10/10 will come back! Mocha is delish Banana bread syrup is delish! Cinnamon maple syrup for the win! read more

I've been coming to Groovy Goose since they opened about 3 years ago. Whenever a local business is hitting one home run after another, they've got my business - about 95% of my coffee shop dollar goes to the great folks at Groovy. FRIENDLY! The crew there is so pleasant and helpful and smiley - nothing starts a day better than being greeted by all those Groovy Geese (& Ganders). QUALITY! The products - drinks of all kinds, baked goods, sandwiches - always great quality ... I've never had a bad item from groovy. CONSISTENT! Unlike other places, where you hope the that one skilled barista is working, it does not matter who is foaming up my morning drink. The team at Groovy Goose delivers the same yummy hot drink with predictable skill. Kudos to Siera and Nathan for created a local treasure and to their crew for being AWESOME. Thank You! read more

Super cute coffee shop! They have a variety of drinks, seasonal coffee drinks, traditional coffee drinks, matcha, smoothies, and refreshers. Their seasonal drinks are always fun, for spring they have carrot cake and baklava lattes. The baristas are super friendly and the drinks come out quick. I will be back! read more

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Happy 2 Year Anniversary to this cute lil shop! I am obsessed with the quirky goose aesthetic. Got their cotton candy matcha latte. It's a matcha latte with raspberry purée and blue milk. I was expecting for it to taste more like cotton candy but it was pretty much just a raspberry matcha! The colors are really pretty tho and when mixed, it turns into a dark blue-ish shade. Yummy! Street parking and a back lot for parking! Staff are friendly and quick. read more

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The food would get a 4-star, but the customer service there is among the worst in San Carlos. Lots of incredibly rude or incompetent staff who don't know how to pivot if something goes wrong. Today they claimed their online ordering system broke down but they kept taking orders. Instead maybe slow your roll, finish the orders of the angry group of customers waiting like 30 mins for a coffee. Or offer a size upgrade for inconvenience or something like that. read more

Food is good and fresh and drinks is good. The crew is nice. And ambiance the place is really nice and clean.

Came on a weekday morning and it was somewhat busy. There was some seating inside outside with cute colors/decorations inside. It was quick and easy to order. I love that they have hot food, smoothie, and acai options! The iced vanilla latte I got was pretty standard and tasted good. read more

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I finally made it to Groovy Goose for a coffee. It's a cute coffee house with a roll-up garage-style door. It's very bright, clean, and has many healthy-looking plants inside. There are three tables and chairs both inside and out. The staff are friendly. My coffee came out quickly and was steaming hot, just like I like it. The one thing that I think could be improved is including pricing on the menu on the wall. I will absolutely be back! read more

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Cute cafe and roaster! They roast their own coffee beans, which you can also purchase. I happened to find this spot on Yelp while I was in the area today. I ordered the Carrot Cake Latte from their spring menu. The cold foam added a nice creaminess to the drink. I'm not sure if it was because I asked for it less sweet, but I didn't really taste much of the "carrot cake" flavor. I wish I hadn't adjusted the sweetness. It's always hard to tell if a drink will be too sweet or not. The staff member taking our order mentioned they hadn't tried any of the spring menu drinks yet, so I didn't ask what they thought about the sweetness. Nonetheless, the drink was still good, and I enjoyed it. read more

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Good coffee and food items. Staff were working hard and friendly. The line took a long time to get through and then waiting for the coffee. I think the online ordering really had an impact on the speed which was a bummer for those coming in person. read more

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Groovy Goose is a great community coffee shop in downtown San Carlos with a fun, laid-back vibe. The food is what I usually go back for, especially the toast and biscuit sandwiches, which are standout menu items. Drinks can be a little hit or miss, but the atmosphere keeps people coming back. Popular food items do sell out, so the app is definitely worth using to order ahead. read more

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My new go to spot for strawberry matcha has officially been added to my list! Located in downtown San Carlos, this cafe has such a cute and colorful interior, and the logo is adorable. It's also dog friendly, which I loved. Street parking is available right in front, and there's a nearby garage as well, making it super convenient to visit! read more

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I came here on a Sunday around 1pm and there was a pretty long line. I do appreciate how many staff members that had working behind the counter to try and keep up with the customer traffic. The decor inside is cute and bright. I ordered the berries and cream matcha ($7.05) off the spring menu and the Caprese sandwich ($10.95). I was hesitant about whether or not I'd like the berries and cream matcha. I even considered ordering a strawberry matcha instead, but I'm so glad I took the risk! I've never had chocolate in my matcha before, but the combination was delicious. Loved the raspberry cold foam. The Caprese sandwich was also good. Honestly, nothing special. I probably could've made it at home with my panini press. Prices are consistent with other coffee shops in the area. I would come back again to try their other specialty coffees and matchas, but maybe pass on the food. read more

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This review is only for the matcha! Vibes are great in this place, although I wish there was more indoor seating upstairs or something for people to work. I'm not a coffee drinker but my brother got a cortado; they messsed up the milk ratio but offered to make him a new drink, so he got a cortado and a latte haha. Fantastic service and an experience barista! The strawberry matcha was ok. It was a bit too milky and the strawberry jam didn't have enough fresh strawberry flavor. I'll probably ask for less ice if I get it again too. Hence the 4 stars. Overall, I know this place is a local gem so I'll continue telling friends and family to stop here (over the Starbucks) if they need a drink! read more

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What a cute spot! They have a disco ball and some geese on the wall and I absolutely love the originality and playfulness. Latte was good but a bit expensive and perhaps prepared a teeny bit too hot, resulting in beans that tasted nice but were ever so slightly overdone imo. Drink was prepared quickly and service was polite read more

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I've been going to this place for a while and generally enjoy their coffee. However, there have been multiple instances where my order was made incorrectly, such as receiving the wrong size or the wrong type of milk. I would appreciate it if the staff could pay closer attention to customers' orders to ensure they're prepared correctly. read more

Groovy Goose Coffee is adorable! I visited on a Saturday morning and found it pretty busy. Immediately, I loved how dog-friendly this place was! There were at least 4 dogs inside and pup cups were free. The interior was filled with plants, a few disco balls, and colorful wall murals. The girl at the counter was friendly and all the staff members looked happy to be there. I ordered a Salted Maple Latte off their fall menu and the Far Out Acai Bowl. The latte had a nice flavor without being overly sweet. My Acai Bowl was also tasty with fresh strawberries, banana slices, coconut, and granola. Will return to try their avocado toasts and smoothies! read more

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I really want to like Groovy Goose drinks... but I cannot! Ordered their strawberry match and of course taste like milk and NO matcha or strawberry was put into the drink. This coffee stop is lacking in their drinks department. I had to add my own barley grass powder to get more of that earthy taste. read more

I'm a fan of this cute tasty joint! Staff are always kind and helpful with suggestions and the menu is fun without variety without being too overwhelming. The natural lighting, furnishing, and overall vibe invites me back. I appreciate that they're open to subbing out the juices in my smoothie! I usually get my food and drinks to-go but the sitting area is also cute. Ample parking nearby is also a plus. read more

Groovy Goose Coffee - Love the vibe and their art work! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Carlos, California

I recently tried out Groovy Goose & it was a great coffee shop. I got an iced vanilla latte & chocolate croissant. The staff was really friendly and great overall ambiance. read more

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Groovy goose was cute and small with a simple aesthetic. There were limited seats, but I liked how there were both indoor and outdoor tables. Dropped by to grab a breakfast biscuit and some coffee in the morning. The pastries looked delicious but I opted for something savory instead and the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit hit the spot! I ordered a lavender latte too, which was quite good. Service was decent and parking around the area was super easy. I'd come back when in the area to try the different breakfast options and get one of their seasonal drink! read more

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Love this place. Very friendly to everyone even those with small kids, great for this town. Has toys for the kids to play with. Nice seating in front and inside and on the side of the building. Delicious coffee and matcha. read more

came to try their new seasonal latte (carrot cake) but they were sold out. got the hazelnut latte and instead and it was pretty good. would come back to try the seasonal read more

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I've heard about this place a few times and it's very comparable to Pete's coffee but less of a chain. I didn't end up getting a coffee as I already had coffee earlier in the day but actually went for a smoothie since all the smoothie flavors that they did have sounded amazing as the shop is called groovy, goose coffee the decor was very groovy and fun. For looking for a new coffee shop that can bring you some happiness for for your day. Definitely check out groovy goose. Service was quick, friendly and fast as there was no line and they do have parking which the shop is walking distance from. read more

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Always happy to see another local place get some love. Bright, happy vibe... lots of selection: expresso, blended drinks. Sammies, smoothies and a welcome place to sit a slurp. Free yourself from Starbucks and check it out. San Carlos business district is easy to walk, and parking on side streets is available. There are many grassy parks and a library complex to explore After snacks & lunch. Be patient: SF Gate just wrote this place up... with praise! ... look for the "goofy" goose emblem and enjoy a snack. Will be even more fun as we get to springtime and farmers markets. read more

I really love it when the barista/lady taking orders doesn't say anything, doesn't look you in the eye, doesn't smile at all, while taking your order I just had to laugh about it because it was so awkward! It felt personal at first till i realized she did it to everyone! All the baristas and employees look so miserable, I hope life gets better for them coffee and food is so good though, so it's worth the bad service:) read more

Was hungry so decided to stop by and try this spot out! their sandwich was very tasty but feels pretty expensive for $15. It has arugula, hot honey, prosciutto, and Brie! Service was pretty nice and quick! I'll likely come again and try their breakfast biscuit! read more

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Stopped by to grab some coffees for the long trip back home. It was our first time and of course we had a few questions. I didn't really like the service of the replies, maybe we're accustomed to being explained or offered their favorites or shop specialities, etc but the replies were short answered and or just a pointing of the fingers towards a sign that we had already seen just were a little more curious. Other than that the food, amazing!! My bf enjoyed his breakfast biscuit and I devoured my sandwich. It's such a cute place and I loved all the positive and uplifting signs. read more

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Small local coffee shop that has interesting seasonal drinks in addition to the standard options. The cold brew is always a safe bet, smooth and lots of body without being too acidic. I was craving a hot chocolate (I'm being swayed by all these holiday movies!), but found myself more intrigued by the holiday menu and ended up with a gingerbread cortado instead. It was more coffee than gingerbread as I think the espresso just overpowered it. read more

Grooviest little coffee shop with an indoor/ outdoor seating. They have amazing fall and winter latte menu! A bunch of vegetarian pastry options too. The staff is super nice and friendly and were very helpful in making recommendations. They do have vegan milk options. I got a pecan pie chai in oatmilk and salted maple oat latte.. both were amazing! Def recommend this place if you are looking for a cute coffee shop and amazing lattes. read more

I ordered two chocolate croissants, but I only received one. On top of that, I had to wait an extra 10 minutes for it. AR

They were very busy when we visited, which makes sense given the great location -- right by the farmers market on Sunday. The branding is super cute and honestly reminded me a bit of La La Land in Dallas. Tons of people were coming in and out, and the place definitely has that neighborhood-favorite vibe. The space itself is very small: about four seats inside and two outside on each side. Parking was easy for us because street parking right in front opened up as we arrived, but if we hadn't gotten that spot, I'm not sure how long it would've taken to find parking. The staff were very sweet and helpful, and even though there was a line behind us, we didn't feel rushed at all. Our order came out quickly. We got a latte, a matcha, and the croissant appetizer -- the total was about $30, which felt expensive to me, though that's pretty normal for California. The latte was much better than the matcha; the matcha was pretty mediocre. Both drinks were cold when we received them, and they didn't offer dine-in cups. The food tasted good, no real complaints there, but the portion was very small and honestly felt like a store-bought croissant that had been sliced and filled. Tasty, but not especially memorable for the price. Overall, it's a very cute spot and seems like a neighborhood classic. I wouldn't go out of my way to return since there wasn't anything pulling me back, but if I were walking by, I'd probably stop in again. That said, it was a great place to work for a bit -- they have good WiFi, and we were able to snag inside seating after waiting. read more

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Iced caramel latte was delicious and the vibe inside was very cool. A lot of people sitting at the tables inside and outside of the shop. Music was playing at the perfect level and it was busy for a Wednesday morning at 9am. Didn't take long at all. I definitely will be back! read more

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Cute coffee shop, small seating area inside, and a couple of patio tables out front. I walked over from Belmont to try a local coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks or Peet's. I'm glad I got my steps in and found a more unique option. Service was fine, cashier was nice enough, I'm glad I asked my questions about sweetness levels since I usually don't like most places recommended sweetness. I learned the matcha latte here comes unsweetened which is nice. Most places it's too sweet. But I wanted a little sweet so I added a pump of simple syrup. Then I requested oak milk versus whole. And before I knew it, I had a $7 iced matcha latte that was the smallest size. I was fairly certain I asked for the 16oz but it appears I got a small per the label on my cup. I didn't notice at the time otherwise I would have asked. So I believe I paid for a 16 oz but got a 12. I love a good deal, so this was not that. A reverse deal- pay for more but get less lol. For those reasons I give 4 stars. Otherwise everything was good. Sounds like from other reviews the breakfast Sando with croissant is good. I had already had breakfast otherwise would have tried it. The tropical iced was good. Again, the price point not great. It's almost $4 for a tiny cup of iced tea. Y'all do know that ice takes up a large amount of the cup in an iced drink right? So it was good but could have been better. read more

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i got the vanilla ice latte. super yummy. nothing to die for but exactly what i needed in the morning. perfect milk, coffee, and vanilla balance read more

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delicious coffee and cute ambiance! Coffee shop is small with minimal seating, so plan for grab and go. My sugar free vanilla cold foam cold brew was spot on! I didn't order food but did see a gluten free pumpkin muffin option which was great! read more

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I like the place nice and small but the person who was taking my order was having a hard time understanding what kind of coffee I was asking for. Maybe will give it another try. read more

I door dashed the drinks I got from here, this cannot speak on the ambiance or service, I really like the Groovy Goose and will definitely make an effort to go in person. I absolutely love the little sticker they put on the drinks to prevent the contents spilling. Enjoyed the matcha here! It had enough caffeine to keep me sustained and was not too sweet for me! I will definitely go back and try to sit in the shop next time! read more

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I've only tried their coffee, and it's pretty good. Seating is a bit crammed as a spot is small, so I'm not sure there's much they can do about that. There are a couple outdoor tables and hopefully they can add some more for warm days. They've got a small menu and the food does look pretty good, but I have not tried it. I would love to see something like a Chia pudding or overnight oats on the menu as well. Every time I stop by here I'm a little bummed that's not on the menu because that's my usual go-to for light breakfast or brunch. Staff is friendly, and you can order ahead to speed up the wait time as they do tend to get busy. read more

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Saw this cute little coffee shop while driving through the busy street of San Carlos and I just had to try it! Stopped by on a Saturday morning and they were packed! I got a cappuccino and I loved it! Best wake me up haha. And we shared a croissant with egg and cheese (no bacon). I don't have words to describe how much I loved the croissant. Buttery, flaky and crunchy. Yum! This is going to in my regular rotation... next time maybe I'll try one of their iced flavored lattes. read more

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