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    illy Caffè

    3.2 (130 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed • 4:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Kimberly R.

    I had a good tasting Breakfast Panini with sausage and a Cappuccino. The Cappuccino was delicious no complaints. Friendly service.

    Qian L.

    First time trying illy caffe, ordered the caramel cream cold brew. And I've got to say...Wow! Best latte I've ever had. I would overpay for airport coffee 1000 times over if it had any resemblance to this amazing drink. Plus for efficient service as well!

    Chocolate Chunk Cookie & Mocha
    Carol C.

    Efficient service. Mocha and chocolate chunk cookie are a nice treat while waiting to board. Plenty of seating in this spacious terminal. Chill vibe.

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    Elaine Y.

    Great place for a quick bite & coffee before a flight. Order at kiosk or at the counter. Friendly staff. About 5 min wait for coffee after ordering.

    Breakfast sandwich, Avocado and egg
    Monalisa R.

    Easy coffee and breakfast after going through SFO security and on to your terminal/gate area. Join the line and order your breakfast sandwiches, hot or cold. Coffee is delicious too. Ice Latte Breakfast Avocado Egg sandwich

    Jeremy S.

    illy Caffe was perfect for a morning latte. I had the chai tea latte with oat milk and a cheese danish, YUM! Service was fast with nothing line. Very clean looking cafe for the airport.

    Alaina S.

    Got an iced latte with almond milk. Very happy that they offered sugar free syrups. The latte was very smooth and the espresso was not bitter at all. They have a nice assortment of pastries and even breakfast sandwiches that looked really good.

    Han and cheese croissant was cafe quality
    John S.

    Friendly staff. Fast service. Good food. Delicious tea. I don't write much. Crowded, but efficient.

    Almond rose latte and a berry scone
    Travis W.

    Almond Rose latte! Yes! What a delightful way to find some peace as you wait for your flight. Not as busy as the other airport cafes but certainly worth it. Plenty of seating available some with lovely views of the runways.

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    Christine V.

    Giving a star for the lady who rang me up - she was pleasant and trying. My Americano was not good. The station to add to your coffee was cramped and should be split in two so there is a better flow. The place was dirty and dusty very off putting. The self serve kiosks were broken. Just a big bottleneck and a waste of time and money for coffee that was equivalent to the free coffee on the plane. The pastry case looked sad too and not fresh. Illy is usually associated with quality and this was far far far from that. I'd love if someone speaks with me.

    They have a good variety of sandwiches and baked goods.
    Navin K.

    Solid coffee shop opposite gate B9 at the gorgeous new Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Stopped by for a matcha latte before boarding my flight. They have a good variety of sandwiches and baked goods as well as a "take away freshness" section with yogurts, sodas and water. The self-order kiosks were non-operational so I had to get in the rather long line, which fortunately moved fairly quickly. My drink was ready in less than 2 minutes, and I enjoyed it while people watching and writing this review, as I still have a while before my flight boards!

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    Amy T.

    Ugh I don't know why I always forget that I do not like the Vanilla Clove Latte here, it has a longering aftertaste that will give you slightly bad breath. Temperature of the drink was good. The cashier was super efficient at moving the line and using both registers. The drinks were also made quickly.

    Egg & Sausage Panino
    Kevin C.

    Fav spot to get breakfast at SFO! Food & drinks always deliver. The line may look long but once you put your order in they pump it out. Friendly staff and lots of seating. They call out your name when your order is ready. Matcha Latte - 5/5 - Great matcha flavor with the bitterness coming in along with a subtle sweetness. Caffe Mocha Iced - 4/5 - Strong coffee flavor with a sweet dark chocolately taste. Egg & Avocado Panino - 5/5 - This breakfast sandwich is AMAZING. Soft baked ciabatta, silky fresh & generous avocado slices, melted cheese, and an orgasmic creamy (garlicky?) aioli. Egg & Sausage Panino - 4/5 - Soft and warm ciabatta, classic sausage patty, melted cheese, along a chipotle-like mayo. Was a solid choice too if you want meat.

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    2 months ago

    Good rich flavor latte, $$ and size on the small size. Breakfast pastries, bagels and simple sandwiches.

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    Phenomenal ham panini! Not greasy and delicious! Tasty bread, lettuce, tomato's and onions. Made for a perfect bite

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    Ceré Tea - Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner (oatmilk, 50% sweetness)

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    4.5(170 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I was eating next door on a Sunday afternoon and saw lots of people going in and coming out with…read moredelicious looking matcha drinks. I watched their reactions when taking the first sip, it was a lot of head nodding and thumbs upping to their friends so I felt like I had to go in and try for myself. Went in and ordered an earl gray matcha and my partner ordered a passion mango tea w boba. The matcha & the passion fruit was so good! The boba was chewy and sweet. I would definitely recommend coming and trying! I really wanted to try their strawberry matcha but I'm always so skeptical (I have trust issues w bad strawb matchas) but the earl gray was good, so maybe I'll try next visit. The interior was nice, menu was straight forward on the wall and on the check out table -- only thing is the description of the drinks weren't shown on the menus until you're on the self check out kiosk. I was curious about the sunny side up matcha thinking it was made with real egg yolk (which I thought kinda weird?) but the kiosk said that it was mango. You didn't really talk to staff at all & the drinks came out pretty fast! Would come back again.

    I'll round up because I want this place to do well. This was my second time coming here. The first…read moretime, my husband ordered a hojicha einspanner. The second time, I ordered a matcha einspanner, and he got the hojicha einspanner again. Maybe I'm just not too familiar with how to drink einspanners, but the cream pretty much sat on top of the drink. At first, I was mostly just drinking the matcha, which was fine because it was flavorful and seemed to be good quality. Once I got toward the end of the drink, that's when I started tasting the cream. The cream was a little too thick for my liking and left a film-like texture in my mouth, which I didn't love. Since I enjoyed the overall flavor of the drink, I'll give it a 4! The ambiance is cute, and the service was easy. You just order from a kiosk, and they call your name once your drink is ready. The first time I went was on a weekend, and the line was out the door. This time, I went on a weekday, and it was pretty empty. If you're looking for a sweet, caffeinated drink as a pick-me-up, I'd recommend trying it at least once.

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    Sama Coffee Shop - Rose Cardamom Honey Burma

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    4.1(454 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Sama Coffee Shop in San Mateo understands that a café can be more than a place to consume coffee;…read moreit can be an exercise in atmosphere and appetite. The room is quietly elegant, its Middle Eastern influences expressed through considered décor rather than theatrical excess. There is an appealing sense of decorum here; a place designed to encourage lingering rather than turnover. The coffee is similarly assured. Turkish coffee possesses the requisite depth and bitterness, while the rose-cardamom-honey latte introduces floral sweetness and spice with admirable restraint. The pastries and sweets--particularly the baklava and kunafeh--provide a luxurious counterpoint without descending entirely into confectionery excess. At roughly $10-$20 per person, Sama occupies a sensible price point for an experience that feels considerably more considered than the average neighborhood coffee shop. Sama is, ultimately, a café with a point of view and that is increasingly rare. The service was designed to provide you with a feeling that you're like a beloved family member. Eager to answer all questions asked and make you feel like you're at home.

    We stopped by Sama Coffee Shop for a coffee and a quick dessert while we were in the area. It's a…read morecharming Turkish-style café with a nice selection of coffee drinks, creative lattes, teas, pastries, and desserts. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a good place to sit for a bit and enjoy a drink and something sweet. Overall, I would say our experience was fine. The coffee and dessert were good, but nothing really stood out enough that I would make a special trip from the South Bay to San Mateo just to come here. That said, if you're already in the area and looking for a casual coffee spot with some Turkish-inspired treats and a relaxed atmosphere, it's definitely worth stopping by.

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