Lafayette Scoop

Many years ago I used to go to the Danville sideboard quite frequently, so I was very excited when…read moresome friends asked if we wanted to go to the Lafayette location with them. The consistency between locations is incredible, they had so much of the same feel. I loved the patio and that you could sit across on the lawn if you wanted. They even have lawn chairs for you to borrow. The menu is limited but good. I was surprised they didn't have a sav blanc, but the sangrias were delicious. I got a vegan ceasar which was great, but probably too much dressing. My fiancé got a pork quesadilla that he absolutely loved. He was a very very big fan of the salad on top and said it played a huge role in making the dish cohesive and feel much lighter. I also tried the corn pasta which was delicious. Especially with such a cute location, we will be back!

I've never had a bad meal at Sideboard! The breakfast pudding with asparagus and the side salad…read morewith its light vinaigrette is absolutely delicious. The breakfast mac & cheese with bacon is another favorite and always hits the spot. And don't even get me started on the desserts, they're next level. I also love the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You order at the counter, grab a table, help yourself to water, and the friendly staff brings your food right to you. It's casual, comfortable, and consistently one of my favorite places in Lafayette. Highly recommend!

Shirred Eggs. Beautiful presentation. $17.75.

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Papillon Quality Gourmet Coffees

4.1(168 reviews)

0.0 mi

A spacious cafe with wifi, AC and plenty of tables + pet friendly…read more Came to get some work done and their iced coffee is strong. They also have food and bobas that looked good. Staff friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the space.

Really do not recommend if you like coffee or iced lattes. Wanted to like this spot, but have no…read moreclue how they are making their drinks. Tried an iced red velvet mocha and when it came out it was bright red like a smoothie. Took a sip of it and it was hot. Not warm but hot. All the ice had melted in the cup. I asked for another cup of ice which they provided and as soon as I poured the drink on that all the ice melted ( pic below is after more ice was asked for). Tasted like a cup of milk and water. I don't think they are mixing their lattes right but are rather just pouring everything randomly into a cup and calling it a day. Nice staff, good ambiance. I also mentioned to the barista that "I tried something new and it's a miss which is my own fault" but rather than them offering to make me something new or apologize they said nothing. Disappointed I wasted $6.45 and threw the coffee away

Main shop counter.

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This is what the coffee cup looks like.

Lafayette Public House

3.9(190 reviews)

0.0 mi

Our go-to morning spot after a walk for years now. Lafayette Public House nails the coffee shop…read morebasics and then some. Plenty of espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffee with cheap refills, and a pastry case that always has something worth grabbing. The breakfast menu holds up too. Avocado smash on sourdough and the farm fresh egg sandwich are both solid picks if you want more than a pastry. The space is the real draw. Indoor seating if you want quiet, plus a big covered patio out back with string lights, wine barrel tables, and heaters for the colder months. It's a pleasant place to sit and talk without feeling rushed. A few tips if you're heading over: get there early for the best seats, and street parking out front is free until 10am. After that you're hunting. Kitchen closes at 2pm, so plan accordingly. I've only ever come for the morning routine, but they've got a full bar with craft cocktails, draft beer from local breweries like Fieldwork and Altamont, and wine by the glass. The evening side is on my list. If you live in the area and don't have a regular coffee spot yet, make this it.

We ordered the smashed avocado toast, including one with scrambled eggs, and everything was…read moredelicious. The service was smooth and very efficient. The two young ladies who helped my daughter and me were pleasant, friendly, and helpful apologies that I didn't catch your names! We also ordered a vanilla latte with sugar-free Torani vanilla (the absolute best!) and a matcha. The inside of the café is magnificent, but since it was such a beautiful day, we chose to sit outside, which was just amazing. The seating was very comfortable, and our food was brought out promptly. Thank you for the wonderful service and hospitality. We look forward to visiting again soon!

Indoor bar

Avocado toast + egg & bacon (house made margarita)

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Orange Coconut Latte

Panache Caffe

4.1(145 reviews)

0.4 mi

Consistently wonderful coffee and service! The lavender latte is delicious the ambiance is quiet…read moreand relaxed. Highly recommend this spot!

Panache is such an amazing boba tea spot! They have options for food as well like breakfast…read moreburritos which I'll be back for! Their tea options are semi tradition which I love! Lots of hand baked goodies I got the rose jasmine and it is amazing! They also have a lot of toppings for jelly and boba! Service is amazing! It's a very small team so be patience when ordering! Great place to do some work or meet up with a friend as there's plenty seating. The teas here are organic and brewed in house! How lovely! Shout out to ollie who took my order and was so kind!

Iced Matcha Latte (supposedly)

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Bondadoso Coffee and Tea Collective

My husband and I were looking for a near by coffee place and came across this since it was near our…read morehotel. Upon walking in, I loved the vibes. Such a cute place. You walk in and you see all the merchandise. The menu was simple and easy to order from. They even had an option to add CBD to your drink. My husband a simple cold brew and added CBD. I ordered the matcha horchata latte. My husband enjoyed the cold brew. I really enjoyed the matcha horchata. The matcha and horchata balanced each other out and one was overpowering the other. My husband who is not a fan of matcha tried it and likes the combination of the two. Definitely a place to check out if you're ever in the area.

Sorry really didn't do much for me…read more Just got a regular coffee and the flavor was just meh and a little over room temperature. Lot of sayings on the wall, but they should concentrate on the coffee

Board games

10/18/2023: What happened to my matcha art today :(

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When your barista inspires you to level up.

Lever Coffee

First things first, Lever Coffee smells amazinggg. When you walk in the most wonderful coffee smell…read morehits you and it feels so comforting. Our barista Maliya was very friendly and our drinks were great. My family enjoyed their coffees, and I enjoyed the chai. My nephew loved his "milk on the rocks" lol Can't wait to visit again when we're in the area.

Coffee was fine but the whole place feels overly pretentious. The atmosphere is oddly oppressive…read more I had a flat white, it was good but not worth battling their parking situation. The baristas were fine, but service took a while both in line and for my coffee. Overall, not my pick for coffee in the area.

We're the first East Bay coffee shop using #leverespressomachines.

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Boutique Coffee Bar

5.0(14 reviews)

0.4 mi

A few weeks ago I stumbled across the mobile coffee bar in front of CVS. It was on a day I'm not…read moreusually there and the coffee was great. Happy to chat to find the right drink for me. The barista was great and loved being able to relax in front of the area. Thank you for the excellence. Hope to see you again.

My fiance and I always see the Boutique Coffee Bar parked outside Crunch in Sunnyvale, so we…read moredecided to give it a try. We were greeted by the owner and she told us that all of her syrups are house made. She had a few specials that we decided to try. I ordered the coconut date latte and my fiance ordered the orange blossom latte. Usually, I'm a bit skeptical about orange flavored drinks, but the drink was super pleasant and refreshing. The coconut date latte was also flavorful and had the perfect sweetness! The interior of the coffee bar is super cute and clean. We will definitely be stopping here after the gym more often!

The coffee cart/truck. Super cute with two pink tables with two chairs out front.

Coconut Date Latte & Orange Blossom Latte

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Outside if Crunch Gym on Hollenbeck

Philz Coffee

3.8(128 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've been a few times to this location and haven't had to wait very long for drinks. It seems a lot…read moreof people order online so that can slow things down. There's not a huge amount of seating inside, but enough to sit while drinks are being made. The space is cleans and the baristas are very kind. I ordered a matcha on the first day available and it was good! I was recommended to reduce the sweetness, which I'm glad I did and it tasted pretty good!

Wow, absolutely no notes for this coffee place. I have been an avid Philz coffee enthusiast for…read morewell over 5 years now, I have tried a handful of locations in the LA area and in the San Fransisco/ Bay Area and let me tell you, the consistency is there! I live for a good cold brew and this place will do it every time! Their Oatmeal cookie and Carmel Coconut will definitely hit the spot for those that are more on the sweet, less-strong-coffee'ish vibe. Philz never disappoints, I will always get a 1lb bag to take home since my only "bad notes" are 1) there none in the Central Valley, and 2) since the coffee is THAT good, the lines are pretty lengthy. Love this place though, the staff is always chill and friendly (and very stylish), my service is always amazing, it's my number one and only :3

Inside - welcoming and happy

Catching up on my reviews

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Philharmonic "me"' time

La Châtaigne

4.4(397 reviews)

0.0 mi

Delicious food Yummy perfect cappuccinos…read more Nice friendly people Arrive early for your favorite treats !

This cute petite storefront bakery has a modest selection of french pastries and cookies baked…read moredaily. They also carry some imported french cheeses, butter and jams. Surprisingly they also carry over a handful of different flavors of gelato ice cream too. I stopped in and decided to try a chocolate croissant with Isigny chocolate which apparently is a special regional chocolate that is only made in Normandy, France. The chocolate croissant was reasonably priced for under $5. Recommended if you're in the area.

French jams and other goods

Bostock

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Ananas Coffee

3.9(152 reviews)

3.3 mi

My daughter really wanted to try this place - one of those TikTok things - so we gave it a go!…read more She got the iced tiramisu latte - she liked it but found it a bit sweet which is to be expected by that type of drink. We got the cardamom Turkish coffee which was really good. Service was unfortunately painfully slow - the place was near empty and I understand it takes time to craft the drinks but 15 minutes later we were still waiting! We also got one cheese borek which was great! The Place is also a little steep - three coffees ( two were double espresso size ) and a pastry ran at $33 That said the staff were nice, enjoyed my coffee and glad we gave it a try

Ananas Coffee is such a gem! Berke makes an absolutely fantastic cappuccino, and their homemade…read moreböreks are simply delicious--fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth trying. We don't even live in Walnut Creek, but Ananas is my go-to spot whenever I'm in the area. Great coffee, delicious food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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Brownie White Chocolate

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Panini ($14) - cheese + pepperoni + some tomato base. Pathetic.

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The food from the ice cream shop was really good, the service attention was very cordial, but I mean you're in a very nice atmosphere to enjoy with your family eating delicious ice cream. read more

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Cannot recommend the scoop enough. Super good ice cream, Staff, Matcha, and vibe. Definitely come soon!

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I used to love this place but since it changed ownership it's clear it was a downgrade…read more The quality of their drinks has declined, it's dirty and the staff is sloppy. I ordered a drink online. I arrived a few minutes before the order said it would be ready. There was a line but it wasn't very busy. I asked for my order and they said it was on the bar line. I watched the barista make drinks for everyone in line before me. There was only one other person of color in line (I'm brown). They straight up ignored me while I stood there waiting and watched as the barista (a whites woman) pushed my drink aside to make everyone else drink before mine. Like literally waiting until the line was gone and no more orders. (Also this has happen more than once. It's a pattern). What is the point of online order if I could have just gotten in line? And why treat me like that? Previous ownership had a different vibe. And this ain't it. It is sad cuz it's one of the few vegan spots and they have community events but I'm not supporting this business. I'm sure the community events would suck for poc based on my experience w drink orders.

I was in the area so I stopped by. I didn't realize everything was plant based, but it didn't…read moredisappoint. I got an iced latte with soy milk and it was really good. I felt like the coffee was pretty strong and the soy milk wasn't overpowering. They also I also ordered an avocado toast (make it fresh) and it was delicious. Couldn't even tell it was a cashew cream cheese.

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Went during peak after dinner rush. And service was quick. Was in line less than 5 minutes…read more The desserts themselves are pretty good. Went with friends and got to try a variety of flavors. Me and my gf got the mango shaved ice one. It's a solid treat. Not too sweet but still satisfied your sweet tooth. I would come back again

Prologue Coffee & Tea

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I came here near closing on a Friday afternoon for a quick caffeine boost. The staff were friendly,…read moreand there was no line when we arrived. We ordered the strawberry matcha latte and banana milk coffee! The matcha was a beautiful green color, but unfortunately the matcha flavor was quite faint, and the strawberry syrup tasted a little artificial to me. I also found the drink to be a little too sweet despite ordering it less sweet. The banana milk coffee was better! It tasted pretty much exactly how I imagined it would, although it was also a little too sweet for me even at less sweet. I probably wouldn't get the matcha again, but I could see myself coming back for a coffee, some food, or to study. The cafe is connected to the library, so it's pretty quiet, and there is free Wi-Fi through the library along with plenty of outlets. The seating is a bit limited, but there were several vacant tables and bar spots when I dropped by. There's also plenty of parking, either in the library lot or nearby. Overall, the drinks weren't quite my favorite, but I would come back to get some work done.

I came in to try their banana cream matcha. I got iced, the banana cream was delish, the matcha I…read moreusually like it stronger and felt too light for me. I also ordered their salted small banhi. It was good, the bread was fresh too. The ambiance it's a small coffee shop inside the Walnut Creek library which I love the convenience of both places in the same building. There's a few table and chair seating and more outdoors seating available. Parking is next to the building underground.

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My husband and I were looking for a near by coffee place and came across this since it was near our…read morehotel. Upon walking in, I loved the vibes. Such a cute place. You walk in and you see all the merchandise. The menu was simple and easy to order from. They even had an option to add CBD to your drink. My husband a simple cold brew and added CBD. I ordered the matcha horchata latte. My husband enjoyed the cold brew. I really enjoyed the matcha horchata. The matcha and horchata balanced each other out and one was overpowering the other. My husband who is not a fan of matcha tried it and likes the combination of the two. Definitely a place to check out if you're ever in the area.

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First things first, Lever Coffee smells amazinggg. When you walk in the most wonderful coffee smell…read morehits you and it feels so comforting. Our barista Maliya was very friendly and our drinks were great. My family enjoyed their coffees, and I enjoyed the chai. My nephew loved his "milk on the rocks" lol Can't wait to visit again when we're in the area.

Coffee was fine but the whole place feels overly pretentious. The atmosphere is oddly oppressive…read more I had a flat white, it was good but not worth battling their parking situation. The baristas were fine, but service took a while both in line and for my coffee. Overall, not my pick for coffee in the area.

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I am so surprised I've never reviewed Ice Monster, because we were here for an event many years ago…read moreand we absolutely adored their sugary sweets. I've been on a shaved ice kick recently and decided to drop in and try Ice Monster's coffee shaved ice - and it did not disappoint. It was soft and light and just divine. You order from a tablet at the front, but their service was friendly and helpful when delivering the food, and there is plenty of seating out front. We've also had items delivered a couple times, and they're always well packed and in great condition (not melted) when we receive them. All in all we'll definitely keep ordering from Ice Monster and have been loving their frosty wares!

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