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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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!

"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

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.

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

Morning Lobby Café has become my go-to place for coffee since I live right around the corner. From…read morethe moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. They always recognize me, greet me with a smile, and provide such warm, genuine customer service every single time. I love coming here either on my own or with friends, sipping on my coffee and taking a moment to start my day off right. It is one of those places that feels welcoming and familiar. Highly recommend!

I would honestly give the food and coffee a 10/10. However, the experience with the seating left me…read moredisappointed. I came with my boyfriend hoping to sit outside, and while the balcony area was really nice, we were only offered a table right in front of the store, almost in the parking area, with no shade. There were tables on the balcony for larger parties, and I felt like the staff could have easily rearranged the tables to accommodate two people. Instead, she went inside to check if there was a larger group coming, even though we had arrived first and the seating is first come, first served since they don't take reservations. What bothered me most was the attitude and how the situation was handled. As someone who used to be a regular customer, that experience unfortunately made me feel differently about the place. The food and coffee are great, but customer service and making guests feel welcome matters most!