Came to try out since it's a new boba stop on the San Jose map. It's in the silver creek/ hellyer area so not a whole lot around it yet. There was a lot of parking which was nice. The shop itself is nicely decorated. The lighting is really pretty so is great for atmosphere and taking pictures. This is the first time I've ever seen a boba shop offer Jaritos soda. Our drinks were good. The honeycomb coffee wasn't as strong as some other viet coffees. This one is more on the milky side. The lychee and li hing mui had good flavors. Our ordering was easy with a short wait time. Over all it was a good experience. read more

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Stopped by this spot after getting off work early in much need of some caffeine. I have been eyeing this spot for awhile, since the drink flavors look interesting and the pictures look great. FOOD [7/10] Dirty Taro - "Taro Milk Latte with a shot of Phin Drip Coffee" and added the Himalayan Salt Cold Foam (+$0.95). Wasn't exactly what I expected. From the pictures online I thought the colors of the drink would be richer and have a stronger coffee flavor. I had doubts before ordering bc of the taro milk latte description. but overall the drink was nice. but i wouldn't order if you're looking for a vietnamese coffee forward flavor. Insomnia Latte - "Matcha + Phin Drip Coffee + Cane Sugar + Choice of Milk". Ordered the Insomnia Latte for a friend togo. Personally think this drink looks better, and more accurate to the menu pictures. Can't really rate it since I haven't tried. SERVICE The staff were friendly and greeted everyone that walked in, but it was a self service kiosk. They also had two inside the store. AMBIANCE Really cute spot to grab a drink with a friend. I like that they have a bunch of seating choices insid. They were playing really good rnb in there too, but i wouldn't say it'd be my first choice as a study spot. read more

Insomnibar - insomnia latte, dirty taro - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been searching for some good matcha and I fear I found my favorite spot! The banana matcha was 10/10, it does let you customize for sweetness. The banana latte was good however does have a prominent coffee after taste and I prefer a more sweeter taste but still good. The potted coffee was way too strong for my preference but if you're looking for a something strong that's the drink for you. I also go the fries from here and they were delicious. Highly recommend the cherry cheese pastry however did sell out last time I went closer the 6pm. Also this place is so aesthetically pleasing, very cozy and cute. They have two self serving kiosk's however there are barista's there if you have questions. read more

Insomnibar - Potted coffee, banana matcha latte, and banana coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I tried the banana matcha while my sister got the berry matcha cloud. I didn't try her drink but she really enjoyed it! The banana matcha was sooo good as the perfect treat with less sweetness and boba added. I love how you can get up to two toppings with no additional charge (assuming that it's already included within the price). The boba was syrupy and soft while the matcha latte topped with banana cream tasted so fresh. You can feel the bits of banana used for the cream. The matcha lacks a certain earthiness that I would expect but I still enjoyed the drink for the banana cream. The fluffy and airy cream reminds me of a really good banana pudding. I would love to come back and try Insomnibar's other drinks! It's a small store with a really nice, clean, and fancy ambiance. I love the unique vibes here since it's simple and dark with beautiful decorations. There's two kiosks to order from, located at the back of the cafe and at the front entrance. Staff were welcoming and friendly as well. I came in at about 2 pm and the store was packed with some people unable to secure seating. read more

Insomnibar - Banana matcha latte and berry matcha cloud - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Final Thoughts: 3.00/5 Hmm it'll have to be a 3 star for me today. Seems to be a new boba place within the San Jose area. My friends and I have tried so many, so we're always on the hunt for new spots to try. Honestly, there wasn't anything significant about the drinks or interactions. Overall, the experience was just alright for today. Drink: Strawberry Cloud Matcha, Less Sweet, Silk Almond Milk: 2.8/5 Pros first. I appreciate that they offer almond milk. While I prefer oat milk over cow milk any day, almond milk is usually my preference because of how light and nutty it is. Multiple layers to the drink, which is nice. I like the strawberry puree at the bottom because that natural taste. The milk/drink is too sweet for me considering it's "less sweet". Different places have varying levels, but this is just my personal preference. For the matcha, it's really light for me. When combined, the drink ended up just tasting like sweetened milk with strawberry milk cream on top. My least favorite in this was definitely the strawberry cream. It tastes like whipped strawberry milk in a carton; the ones that are very artificially flavored. The strawberry puree at the bottom would have sufficed for me. This flavor ended up overpowering the remainder of the drink, which did take away from my drink for me. Banana Matcha Latte, Regular Sweet, Boba, Coffee Jelly: 3.0/5 Friend's drink choice and I tried it for review purposes. Slightly prefer this drink because the consistency of the drink and there's just something about banana in a matcha latte that just makes sense. The matcha flavor is also light here. More sweet versus that earthy bitterness to it. Sweetness for this one was overly sweet for me. Of note, the boba topping and coffee jelly were added to this one, so perhaps there was a lot of flavor profiles in this drink. The few bites of boba I had were fine. The coffee jelly was just kind of there. Not too much of a bitterness to it and only really contributed to the texture component. Consistency was good. That slightly thickened latte was chef's kiss. For the flavor of the banana, the flavor is present, but the balance and ratios of flavors still seems off for me. Everything just kind of mixed together and mellowed out, so the end result was mostly just sweetened milk at the end. Cups: This was just an observation. From the other yelp reviews and pictures, I noted that they previously had those really cute, short and stump looking bubble cups. I was actually looking forward to this on the way there. We did end up getting regular cups, which is slightly disappointing, but I digress. --------- Quality: Aight Their matcha seems to be of optimal quality. Prior to being mixed, the color of the matcha is quite nice. It does give a deep and rich color. Of note, when the drink is fully mixed, the color is quite light compared to other places that I've tried. Perhaps it's the quanity. Their matcha is pre-mixed and not made to order. Small ladles are used to scoop and pour in the amounts, so my concern is perhaps the standardization of the recipes. I understand why that's done and perhaps that doesn't take away from the overall quality though. Price: $$$ This was truly my first impression of this boba shop and looking at the menu on the kiosk. These prices lean on the higher side. Our total came out to be around $18, which is averaged out to $9 per drink. Typically, drinks will be more around $6 to $8 these days. I understand that it is just a single dollar more, but that different can be deemed significant given what these items are. The average for their drinks here are more around $7 to $9 perhaps. Service: Limited Interactions They have multiple kiosks so we had very limited interactions. We order and then they call us to pick up the drinks. Honestly, we actually would have had zero interactions if we just took our drinks and left. Interesting singular interaction. We went back to the table and took pictures of the drinks. Rarely would I ever shake my drink by flipping it, but I decided to today. Big mistake because the drinks were not entirely sealed properly leading to my drink splashing everywhere. My friend decided to check his drink too and found that his was not properly sealed either. Perhaps this was just an accident, but I have observed other places checking and thoroughly wiping the drinks before delivering due to situations like these. They were nice enough to reseal it for us, but it was just a little unfortunate of an event. Ambiance: Sleek and modern This interior is super sleek and very much to my aesthetic. The ceilings are high and interior looks very modern. I like the black and white that is happening and it makes the place look high end and classy. Location/Parking: Secluded This location is on Silver Creek Valley Road and near Fontanoso Way. Kind of secluded here, but I digress. Parking isn't a big concern. There are optimal spots here given the number of places present here. read more

Insomnibar - Left: Strawberry Cloud Matcha, Less Sweet, Silk Almond Milk. Right: Banana Matcha Latte, Regular Sweet, Boba, Coffee Jelly. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

New modern/trendy looking place that is kind of a mixed gray area right now. Banana Matcha Latte - 3/5 I think this was more sweet than anything else albeit the aftertaste from the banana milk makes it feel more artificial than anything else. Matcha is basically non existence in flavor profile. Boba - 2.5/5 Started off strong, chewy and not tasteless, but near the end got lots of overcooked and flavorless boba. Cons right now for me: Location is kinda in the middle of no where, in a plaza that is not normally food/coffee related. Hours, closing at 4 daily, fit more of a morning coffee thing, which makes their menu (not very coffee forward) seem a bit of an odd choice. Workers didn't check our two drinks, both drinks had a faulty seal so tilting/shaking it caused both to spill. Not sure if they missed it as well, but after re-sealing, they "wiped" it with a towel or something that had some of the banana cream, so my drink also came back a mess. Everywhere on Instagram and menu pictures keep seeing the cute round-ish cups but you end up with a regular standard cup. read more

While they're still in their soft-opening phase, I have one burning question: what possessed them to price their drinks at nearly $8 when the cups are barely 8-10 ounces--and half of that is ice? Ambition? Audacity? To their credit, the staff is incredibly kind. No complaints there. Service did take a bit longer, but with only one person working on a weekday, it's understandable. Still, considering the location--a city oversaturated with matcha cafés and boba shops offering larger portions for $6-$7--I genuinely wonder what their internal reasoning was when finalizing this menu. What market gap were they aiming for? What customer profile did they envision paying premium prices for small-format drinks? I'm curious to see how their strategy evolves once they move past soft opening. read more

Insomnibar - All default sizing: Taro Milk Latte, Peachlight Brew, Banana Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time having Insomnibar drinks was at the 2025 Women's Empowerment Summit held in Foster City, CA. Milk tea and fruit teas with jelly drinks were available for purchase with proceeds going to a great cause. Usually not a fan of these drinks but was pleasantly surprised as refreshing and not overly sweet. Thank you Insomnibar for providing delicious beverages and supporting: SSK Foundation - dedicated to supporting vulnerable and underserved communities. https://www.sskfoundation.org read more

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Was craving some Vietnamese eggrolls. This was the closest place near my work. These eggrolls were disappointing. The sauce was a little stale and the eggrolls were tasteless. If you want Americanized eggrolls come here. If not just stick to your favorite com tam restaurant or pho restaurant. read more

Insomnibar - Egg rolls with vegan cilantro sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

First time here, still waiting, ordered on the kiosk, lady came in after me and ordered on the kiosk about ten minutes after and got hers within ten minutes. I noticed she maybe told them she was in a hurry or something, but I still think I should have gotten mine first. I then asked if my order was ready and they said they were still working on it and that my ticket might have gotten missed, for the distance this place is and lack of consideration for everyone's time, I won't be coming back, try tram or du vien, or phin, same thing and you'll get your stuff in order read more

Been seeing this all over TikTok and as a SJ Local, I love trying new coffee spots in San Jose! They did not disappoint! They have all types of fries that come with house made sauces and they also have an assortment of pastries! I got the sweet potato fries and all the sauces are worth getting! The seasonal drinks are so good the Thai-ma-su and the Honey comb Phin coffee so yummy and options to add Boba! Staff was super kind and friendly, thank you! Will deff be coming back! The inside is cozy and a picture worthy vibe and outside has Plenty of parking! read more

Insomnibar - Lychee Limeade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is HANDS DOWN the best boba you've been dreaming of finding in the Bay Area. The quality! The considerstion to detail! The seasonal offerings! I learned that the owner, Lucy, sources her ingredients directly from Asia and created the recipes after months of taste testing snd research overseas. The brick-and-mortar space has the look-and-feel of a swanky cocktail bar and features bespoke lighting and plush, luxury seating. Wait to you see THE REAL GAME CHANGER they have the CUTEST party packages to satisfy your taste buds for any occassion, in a one-of-a-kind to-go container to serve a crowd. Run, dont walk, to experience it for yourself! read more

A new shop about 2 minutes from my work! I love the banana matcha latte (which is dangerous for me, since I might drink myself to death.) It's super interesting decor in there, almost like an actual bar! You just order at the kiosk and they'll have it out quick. I'm about to head there again right now! read more

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The ambience and staff that was working here are really great. It's a great atmosphere to do work and take aesthetically pleasing photos. It also has free WiFi that's a bonus! I like how there's free lactaid out for my lactose intolerant buddies out there. Only problem is that the size of the drink is very small with 90% of the cup being ice for $8. My friends got bigger regular size cups for $8-9 and I saw other people with regular sized cups with fruit tea as well. I wish there was an option to choose a bigger size cups and/or specify the ounce size prior to ordering. Maybe mine was a specialty drink, but that doesn't really justify its pricing. read more

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Pro: Cool vibes, stylish interior, great drinks! Very strong coffee. Nice staff. Parking readily available(in industrial area). Con's: VERY PRICEY, crowded, No inside seating (usually), no hot drinks, Limited food. read more

Saw this place on an Instagram post and checked it out today, so good!! Will be returning! My boyfriend got "The Wendy" and I got the "Thai-ramisu" as well as the Garlic Butter fries and the Smiely mashed pats to fries. Service was super fast! Both the drinks and the food are DELICIOUS!!! Loved the garlic butter fries and their house sauce was super good. read more

Insomnibar - The Wendy (green) the Thairamisu (orange) Garlic butter fries with house sauce and Smiley Mashed Potato fries with cilantro jalapeño sauce. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tasty drink. I got the jasmine milk tea with brown sugar crystal boba. Staff was friendly and shop was warm and inviting. I look forward to visiting again in the future. Only con was, and other reviews have said this, there was too much ice and no option for a larger cup. For $7.50, I would like a little more for what I am paying. Maybe the amount of ice makes sense for the Viet coffees, but the milk teas don't need that much. I could barely get the boba at the bottom because the ice was packed on top of it... read more

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One of the girls helped us replace our drink because it was out of stock and gave us a free size upgrade! 10/10 service drinks were pretty good but I would recommend less sweet, and the sandwich & bagel were deliciousss read more

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It's hard to find a place that doesn't make an overly sweet Vietnamese iced coffee but Insomnibar made it perfectly! I also tried so many of their food items and they all tasted fresh and tasty! I am so picky about my fries but the garlic fries were the perfect texture and flavor, not too garlicy/messy, just the right balance. I got the cilantro jalapeño sauce to dip them in which tasted fresh and elevated the flavor of the fries. I also gotta say that I am not an eggroll person at all but I tried theirs and it had a very satisfying light crispy texture on the outside, not all oily like a lot of places tend to make it, and the filling tasted fresh and flavorful (went great with the cilantro jalapeño sauce, I would buy it in a bottle if they sold it ). Our toddler approved the kid menu items and banana milk drink he had and he's a hella picky eater. Loved the decor & music and it's such a great meetup location because you don't have to fight for a parking spot, it's clean and chill. Would definitely come here more often if I still lived nearby. read more

Had this place 2 days in a row. Ordered the same thing (Pandan Matcha w/ Oat Milk, regular sweet). The only difference is I got the reg size the first time and a large the next day. I've been trying to find a good pandan matcha around sj and the first day I tried Insomnibar's Pandan Matcha it was actually reallly good, perfect amount of sweetness and a good balance between Pandan and matcha and you can taste both. Came back the next day and it was so so different. It was so bitter and I could barelyyyy taste any pandan. I was pretty sad since the day before was so good but didn't ask to remake because I was already close to home which is a 20+ min drive by the time I tasted it. read more

First of all the atmosphere is really good, they played good music & customer service was super nice. We got the banana & tiramisu matcha, they were both good. I recommend the banana matcha one tho! It's on the sweet side if you like your matcha sweet!:) Overall, super great first experience, can't wait to come back here!!! read more

Insomnibar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Staff were very friendly and welcoming and very kind to my daughter. The decor was very nice as chic. I liked that the bathroom had a diaper changing table in the bathroom. Plenty of parking right in front which is great, you don't have to circle around for parking. There were plenty of metal tables outside to sit on a nice day. There were also many different options for drinks. I enjoyed the coffee matcha and made it less sweet it was perfect! read more

Great quality coffee drinks. The spot is in a business plaza near highway 101 south exit. Will definitely check out other drinks and snacks next time. read more

Insomnibar - Honeycomb - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Insomnibar is such a hidden gem in San Jose! I absolutely love supporting small businesses -- especially women-owned ones -- and this spot deserves all the hype. You can truly feel the care and passion that goes into everything they serve. The drinks are delicious and so thoughtfully crafted. My personal favorites were the potted coffee (so rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced) and the lychee limeade -- refreshing, lightly sweet, and seriously addictive. And don't even get me started on the small bites... sooo yummy. Everything pairs perfectly with their drinks and makes it the ideal spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a cozy little date night. If you're in San Jose, you NEED to support this place. Great vibes, amazing flavors, and even better people behind it. I'll definitely be back! read more

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i loved the biscoff series so muchhh!! it was soo good as a biscoff lover myself and so was this sandwich i bought from there. It tasted so amazing with their sauces especially the jalapeño cilantro aioli, and most importantly their staff was so sweet and kind. I do wish their location was somewhere else like in a food plaza but overall 10/10 read more

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Such a great experience. I love how spacious and comfortable the store is. All their drinks are delicious and the food is yummy as well.

Insomnibar is a new addition to the plaza. Great selection of coffee, teas and boba drinks all looks amazingly delicious. This is a must try. Refreshing drinks and friendly staff. read more

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Great place to do work or study! I ordered a biscoff matcha which was not the best matcha - definitely not the place for a classic balanced matcha BUT I also ordered their garlic bagel and it was delicious! Highly recommend! Something that stood out to me about this shop was that they offer free lactase pills for all my lactose intolerant friends AND their bathroom is so clean and has a changing station for all the mamas & their babies! Other coffee/boba places need to learn from this!! read more

I had Insomnibar catered at my engagement party, (which was a huge hit), so when they opened their brick and mortar, I had to visit their shop -- it absolutely lived up to the hype! The space is beautifully designed: clean, modern, and inviting. The staff is just as friendly and welcoming in-store as they were at our event, which made the whole experience feel personal and warm. One of the best parts? Their rotating menu. You may not find the same drinks each time, but there's always something new to discover. I was lucky to catch their vegan house taro (so creamy and dairy-free!) and a secret menu juice called Tropical Sunset that was fruity, refreshing, and super fun. Right now, they're in their soft opening phase, so hours are limited -- but they plan to expand once the grand opening hits. Definitely worth visiting early and often to see what new creations they're brewing up! read more

Insomnibar - Rotating Secret Menu: Tropical Sunset - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I stopped in and ordered the Black Milk tea with Tiramisu cold foam and wow, just wow. It is so delicious, I cannot wait to get it again! I was also given a mango tea (on the house - how sweet ) also wow. Highly recommend. It's so good read more

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Drinks were delicious! Great cold foam and drink options will definitely try many more, waiting area is nice and three self kiosk are available along with a front register read more

Insomnibar - Viet coffee, dirty ube - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

We got the Dirty Taro & Banana Matcha and they were both very good. The coffee was strong and the taro flavor was not too overpowering. The Banana Matcha was also tasty, however I do think the matcha could've been stronger. read more

Insomnibar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Working with Insomnibar to throw a baby shower for my sister was such a smooth and wonderful experience! From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive, attentive, and made it so easy for us to host a boba bar for over 100 guests. Everyone absolutely raved about the drinks -- the boba bar was such a hit that it was the first thing to go! A special shoutout to Lucy and the Insomnibar team -- you were an absolute dream to work with, especially since I was planning the event from afar. Your professionalism, flexibility, and kindness made everything stress-free and seamless. I can't recommend Insomnibar enough! I'll definitely be stopping by for a few drinks next time I'm in San Jose. Whether you're planning an event or just craving some delicious milk tea or fruit drinks, Insomnibar is the place to go. Definitely check them out! read more

Insomnibar - Cart, ladder & balloon decor by @tesoritos_rentals - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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If you like strong matcha.. this is not for you. This banana is the most artificial banana matcha ive ever had! Its grainy and you can barely taste the matcha in this. For $9.. you would thing it would taste better. read more

Insomnibar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Insomnibar is the place to go for your caffeine fix! Their drinks are insanely good. I got their seasonal corn phin latte and my husband got the strawberry cloud matcha with boba. Their foam is top notch and to die for! Their drinks are high quality and made with love and care. The corn phin latte was not too sweet and the coffee was perfect. It's the pep I need to get me ready for my day. The corn foam on top was what made me fall in love with Insomnibar. It comes with a dome lid but if you pop the top and drink it straight from the cup you can taste the corn and it pairs perfectly with the coffee. The strawberry cloud matcha was heavenly. I had a sip of it and wanted more but by the time I was ready for my second sip my husband had drank it all!! How rude! He said the boba was perfect and the drink was so good he couldn't help himself and slurp it all down. The baristas are very sweet and accommodating. They told us to let them know if we needed any adjustments made to our drinks. I had to go back and let them know how good their drinks were and Lucy (the owner) was so kind to let me try the banana matcha latte! The banana foam floating on the matcha latte was a dream combination (especially if you like banana which I do) The banana foam tasted fresh and was not too overpowering. The blend of the two flavors had a perfect balance and the crisp of the banana chips on top gave it that extra fun to the drink. Not only are the drinks beautifully crafted, the taste and flavors are perfectly balanced. I can't wait to come back and try their honeycomb latte. Honestly I want to try ALL their drinks! read more

Insomnibar - Banana matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Everything was made perfectly! We got the banana matcha and honeycomb milk tea. Lots of options to customize read more

Service and drinks are amazing! Not to mention how beautiful the place is. It's very clean and I love how they measure everything out and they have an entire bar top read more

Insomnibar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Got 2 banana coffee one for me and one for my bf and one Phin a drip. The banana coffee is honestly one of the best I've ever had, perfect with the amount of banana taste and coffee is strong! Honestly LOVE the banana coffee. The Phin drip also strong but taste like your regular viet coffee which you can never go wrong with read more

Insomnibar - 2 banana coffee, 1 Phin Drip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Their Banana coffee is really good!!! Everyone should give it a try. They also have refreshing other drinks if you're not into coffee. The baristas are friendly too!! read more

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I love this place. One of my favorite boba shop to go in San Jose. This one also very close to my house. I tried many drinks here. My most favorite are banana foam coffee and the lychee lemonade. They use sugar cane sugar so the drink tastes better and fresh. read more