Hello Tea

I have been waiting years for the Bay to catch up w/ the Viet coffee!! I'm loyal to Phin Smith in…read morethe OC (better than Vegas imo)and had to ask others to get me grinds. I make my own viet coffee with crema at home but alas!!! Along comes Lacáphê !! It's usually super busy and I get overstimulated so I typically grab my drink and go. Recently I sat down inside and enjoyed my egg coffee for a bit. The line eventually grew. Preordering is clutch and crucial. egg coffee is perhaps my all time favorite. 50% sweetness, normal amount of ice. the perfect blend.

Great drinks and space inside BUT horrible service…read more 1. first I wanted to change my drink from 50% to 25% sugar They gave me hard time even when I offered that I will pay for another drink if they can't . 2. I wanted a non-caffeinated strawberry drink for my daughter. I wanted to buy another drink with strawberry Matcha, but without Matcha they did not give it. They said it's a policy which I felt it is hard as my daughter really wanted something with strawberry either a strawberry lemonade or strawberry milk. They said they wouldn't. 3. My daughter went up to get an empty glass and the employee gave a really nasty face shrugged his shoulder on my seven year-old very unprofessional. The food can be great, but people don't know how to treat their customers it's the worst place to be at. I would request the owners to teach their employees how to respect their customers how to greet them, especially how to treat little kids.

Lotus Milk Tea

Ube matcha, strawberry matcha, banana matcha

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MUỐI* Salted phin-dripped milk coffee, cloud cream

Bun Cha Ca Da Nang

3.9(24 reviews)

0.9 mi•Fairgrounds

The food is absolutely delicious--way beyond my expectations! I came here to give it a try, and I…read morekeep coming back because of the amazing food quality and the very friendly service. This place serves truly authentic local-style food, with flavors that are hard to find anywhere else. The prices are affordable, the food is high quality, and the service is excellent. Honestly, there is nothing to complain about! And now they also have fresh, pure fruit juices. I tried them today, and just like I said about the food: absolutely excellent! Definitely a place you should try at least once. Highly recommended!

A cute small food to go place but they arrange few small tables if you want to dine in. Their…read morespecialty is fish cake, I ordered Banh canh cha ca which is udon with fish cake, and Bun cha ca Da Nang, it's rice vermicelli with fish cake, cabbage and pumpkin soup. Both has tasty broth, lots of toppings, and I really like all the extra onion pickles and sauces on the table. The servers were very nice and friendly, I feel like home meal, like my aunts feeding me. They offer hot ginger tea, turn on heat when I said I was cold, and keep checking on me. I didn't order drinks, will definitely come back for other dishes and drink.

Banh canh cha ca

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Nice corner

Academic Coffee

4.3(1k reviews)

3.9 mi•Downtown

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!!

Wanted a matcha and a friend recommended this place! Known for their Banana Cream Matcha latte…read more Came here abt 2:30pm on a Friday and it was a full house. There is a bench-like tables with stools and 3 yellow tables for seating. There was limited street parking. Quick and friendly service - basic "what can I get you?" and no convo. I liked the hojicha the most but all drinks were good. Banana matcha was creamy and sweet. Vanilla cold brew was yummy and vanilla was not too overpowering. Would come again to try their pastries, they were allllll out. Order: 1 Matcha Banana Cream $8.50 1 Hojicha Banana Cream $8.50 1 Madagascar Vanilla Cold Brew $5.50

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Venture Coffee

4.8(38 reviews)

7.1 mi•Almaden Valley

Venture coffee was on my list to try since a few months and finally have them a visit. It's a…read morespacious location, with easy parking located on the campus of Venture church. Tried their Vanilla Latte with house made syrup and The Vaquero (Mexican mocha equivalent) and both drinks were fantastic. Went back the following weekend, so good! Baristas are super friendly and place has a lovely vibe. It's a hidden gem, check it out

Get a brownie. Thank me later…read more Venture Coffee was a bit of a surprise hit for me for a few reasons. I wasn't expecting it to be part of a church, and I certainly wasn't expecting the entire area to be under construction when I arrived haha. Although it was a little tricky to find the entrance due to that construction, it most certainly was worth it. The latte iced latte I ordered was delicious, the space was beautiful, the seating was ample, and the biggest surprise of the whole experience... the brownie might be one of the best I've eaten in my life. I will certainly be coming back. Can't recommend this spot enough.

Gingerbread Latte *seasonal*

Inside #vibes

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Aroma

4.2(381 reviews)

0.8 mi•East San Jose

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!!

Banana Cream Matcha

20% Off Soft Opening: Cà Phê Sữa Đá ($5.42 +$2.08 for 2 shots), Durian Milk Tea ($5.20), Pandan Milk Tea ($5.20)

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Pandan Milk Tea

Caffeine Depot

4.8(27 reviews)

1.3 mi•Seven Trees

So good! I'm a coffee person so I went to the Tuesday Kaiser Farmers market in San Jose and was…read moreable to get their iced coffee cloud with custard cream and it was so delicious! They also do matcha drinks - not sure if they had the full menu available at this specific farmers market but their IG is usually up to date for where you can find them. Delicious coffee and worth trying out!

I've been wanting to try Caffeine Depot and caught them at a pop up at the Kindred Studios in the…read moremission. Surprisingly the space was pretty empty and we got a signature banana tiramisu latte and the custard cloud latte to try Loved both drinks, especially the banana tiramisu which was rich and creamy with the banana cream top without feeling too sweet or heavy. The viet coffee they use is pretty strong and does well to cut through the creaminess of the milk and cream top. The custard cloud was on the sweeter side but I really enjoyed the eggy top which had a lot of flavor as well. Such a great coffee pop up and I'll have to try the matcha next time! They also sell the cutest matcha bowls!

Einspänner

Pistachio matcha and pistachio latte

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Ice

4.3(12 reviews)

1.1 mi•Fairgrounds

cute and cozy cafe with cute and friendly girls in dresses and heels. good coffee and good tea…read more free refills on tea or water. good milk tea as well would be nice if they take card and offer doordash.

Buenísimo muy buen servicio al cliente. Y muy amables el lugar. Muy bueno para festejar mi cumple…read more El ambiente está favorable. Muy buen ambiente

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Their new drinks. Come in many flavors.

Pour Decisions Craft

4.4(670 reviews)

3.8 mi•Santa Teresa

"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

Hello em coffee beans

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Mango fizz. Another very refreshing drink with the sparkling water. Try to get mango chunks with every sip.

Arisan Tea & Coffee House

4.1(452 reviews)

2.8 mi•East San Jose

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.

Salted Egg Cake

Matcha Einspanner Latte

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Jasmine Tea (tall) 2.5/5; corn latte 3/5: corn pastry 4/5

MoonBean's Coffee

Cafe name: Major Tom 4/5…read more (First time ordering this one, but I would recommend their Dirty Thai Iced Latte 10/10) Chilly Willy Freeze 5/5 (My bf orders this every single time, will not order anything else. This is his signature drink.) I love the lighting they have in this restaurant! Once you step in makes it feel like it's winter or something. (My favorite season) I would definitely check this place out !

This place is pretty good. Been going for the past 5 years. I live no where near south side SJ but…read moreoccasionally make the drive. Coffees good. I like their dirty thai tea. They have a fair amount of foods options, those are whatever. Top 5 coffee shop in SJ IMO

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Henry N.

10 months ago

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and everything came out quickly. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to friends and family! read more

Samuel N.

4 years ago

In this plaza, Hello Tea is a respectable spot to have coffee. It's common for me to stop by for coffee. They have plenty of places to sit and unwind. To beat the summer heat, use cool air conditioning. The staff is all welcoming, and the service is good. read more

Hoan Chau L.

4 years ago

Love this boba place and interiors so beautiful decorated by season. My favorite drinks special Vietnamese eggs coffee, passion fruit jasmine tea mix, white peach oolong milk tea, rice paper mix salad is very delicious must try. Will come back again. read more

Elliot P.

4 years ago

For a pleasant conversation with a friend, find a relaxed location with a calm atmosphere. amazing patio Not crowded for a Sunday morning. I'd definitely go again. Pastries looked delicious; perhaps next time. read more

Nevaeh M.

4 years ago

I wished I had four of the delicious Thai Milk Tea! The food selection was incredibly interesting, and even though it was busy, the service was excellent. Moreover, they have a sizable (shared) parking lot. read more

Borom S.

2 months ago

Best boba shop in town. Matcha drink are the best. The only place that allow to adjust sweetness level.

Minh T.

357

3 years ago

Happy to be here! Drinks, staff members, parking are great. Good vibes are found here. I like it.

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