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!

finally had the chance to stop by, but unfortunately I think this was a case of aesthetics over…read moretaste, the food was just ok and confusing. on a Monday lunch there was still a short wait 5-10 min wait we got the: - truffle tots: pretty standard and well crisped and salted tater tots - birria breakfast burrito: was excited for this since I like birria tacos a lot but the entire burrito and both sauces just lacked flavor somehow and the oil still dripped from the burrito. I think the sauces were some kind of chipotle crema and guac mix but honestly could barely tell what it was. - bacon breakfast burrito: same sentiment as the Birria one, but the bacon had some flavor and saltiness to it - iced matcha cream top: beautifully presented drink, the cream was super sweet and in contrast the matcha was bitter, once mixed it was more like a sweet treat - blueberry mascarpone toast: I don't recommend this, I expected something similar to blueberry mascarpone pancakes but I was just confused. The blueberries were very sweet with honey, but the mascarpone was extremely buttery tasting, and placed on top of a whole wheat kind of bread. The flavors were kind of all over the place and did not taste good together.

Busy spot (for good reason)! I usually get the Aerocano and have not been disappointed once! I…read morenever tried an aerocano before, and Moonwake has got me addicted to it. For food, I tried the Gochujang Corn Cheese Scallion Focaccia and Egg Sando. Egg Sando: Very tasty, fluffy, and seasoned just right. Gochujang Corn Cheese Scallion Focaccia: Huge slice that was nice and savory. Definitely get it heated up if you're eating it there. Even though it's always busy, they get the drinks out pretty fast! Workers are always friendly and happy to give recommendations.

Wanted to try a new coffee shop today. Moonwake came up…read morefirst on the ol Yelpy search. The are located in the same parking lot as the Country Inn right off of Saratoga Ave. When wifey and arrived there was plenty of parking. The inside of Moonwake is rather large for a coffee shop with plenty of seats and space, the outside has about 4-5 small "2 seat" tables. If you walk straight in "and keep walking" you will see their roasting room, that looks like a mad scientist lab with computers and beacons. It was pretty cool watching them proofing the coffee. I ordered a decaf iced Mocha with 1/2 & 1/2 and a Berry pistachio croissant, wifey ordered a regular coffee with room. Wifey's coffee had a delicate earthy flavor. "For regular coffee it was quite good" 4 stars My Mocha even with the 1/2 & 1/2 was good but did not have the body I like. 2.5 stars. "For said items $21.45" The Croissant was absolutely amazing, decadent, buttery, crispy, and chewy. Honestly it's the best one I've had short of Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco. Yeah man these are nearly that good! 5 stars for sure! The service was good and the employees were nice and helpful. Overall rating in my opinion, this place is solidly in the 4 star area. And I will be coming back for their croissants. :-D

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.

I ordered 3 drinks, and Iced Hojicha tea, a Banana Bourbon Iced latte, and a Citrus Chill. The…read morecoffee was well balanced but the citrus chill was my favorite as it had a tart finish that brightened up the fruity notes in the espresso. I need to go back because everything I ordered was iced and I want to try some of the hot drinks. The banana bourbon latte was good, I wish it had maybe a more pronounced banana flavor and that the bourbon came through more. But the oat milk and the coffee were so smooth and luxurious that it made the experience enjoyable. Important note: with Mitsua market and the busy food areas there, this plaza gets incredibly busy! It's not the best parking situation, so know that ahead of time.

I'm a traditional hot coffee drinker (cappuccinos are usually my go-to), so I was excited to try…read moreCoffee & Water Lab. We ordered a Cortado and the Honey Sea Salt Latte -- both were excellent. The espresso was rich, smooth, and perfectly pulled, which really showed in both drinks. The honey sea salt latte had a really nice balance of sweet and savory that wasn't overly sweet. We also got a croissant, which was flaky and delicious. They clearly have strong breakfast options overall -- the cheesy toast pictured on their page looked amazing too. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. This is a great spot for quality coffee and solid breakfast food. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of their flavored drinks and breakfast toasts. Highly recommend!

Excellent teas. Their matcha teas are top class. Chill setting. Calm, soothing and non-intrusive…read more Ideal to have a deep private conversation. The staff were kind and courteous. Well kept facility. Kudos to the people behind it. The surprise addition was the health store inside the same facility. We just browsed the products optically. Will come back to check them out. We didn't try the main food items this time. Will come again for that

Very solid spot for some afternoon tea!…read more I tried the strawberry matcha latte. The matcha was high quality, and very good on its own. However, once mixed in with the strawberry puree and oat milk, the strawberry puree did mask the matcha flavor. However, it was still a good and yummy drink! The strawberry puree tasted unique too, but I don't know how to put the taste into words so you're just gonna have to try it for yourself :)) We also tried the genmaicha tea, and it tasted like faan ziu to me, but I love faan ziu so I liked it! It was very refreshing for the hot summer day it was. Heads up that they only have almond oat and soy milk! A very solid spot to get some work done too. There isn't much foot traffic, so it's pretty calm and quiet. They have tables and wifi! Workers were sooo sweet and kind too!

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!!

I used to come by Dr.ink every morning on my commute and would try all the seasonal coffees as they…read morewere all good. It is a bit on the pricier side, and could argue it's more of a dessert coffee, but they have so much to choose from to fit your need. The workers here are very friendly and are fun fyp talk to. The inside is very clean, with decent amount of seating and places to work/study and take pictures.

Stopped by to study this afternoon and had a pretty nice experience. Parking is a little difficult,…read moreas it is close to a lot of other busy restaurants and businesses, but with a little scouting I managed to lock in a spot. The shop itself is on the small side, with a couple tables for indoor seating and no outdoor seating. The interior boasts a curious modern-industrial vibe that I found pleasant and unique. Though I was lucky enough to grab a good spot, this isn't a prime study location--there aren't many outlets, they close at 5 (so not ideal for 9-to-5ers) and the seating is a little limited. That said, there is free WiFi and bathroom access, so if you have a well-charged laptop and a bit of luck, it's not a bad pick. Their offerings include a mid-sized array of espresso-based and tea-based drinks alongside a small selection of pastries. Though the pastries looked decent, I abstained in favor of the black sesame latte, which I liked a lot. The black sesame cream top is very delicious, though once it settles into the drink it can get a bit grainy with the coarser bits of black sesame. I really liked that it wasn't too sweet, but I wish the espresso was stronger. The drinks are on the somewhat pricier side at $7-$8 (though it feels as though I'm seeing this price range very often these days), and I feel that it is just on the cusp of being a little too much for what I am getting. While the drinks are fun and pretty good, the coffee itself doesn't stand out a ton. I definitely need to try more drinks to form a more cohesive opinion, though. Overall, it's a pretty solid spot, and they offer a fun array of some more standard café offerings alongside some unique signature and special crafted drinks. They did get my name wrong (even after I spelled it out for them), but other than that, the service was friendly and fast. I'll definitely swing by again if I can find the time.

Really lovely little coffee shop that leans into that industrial warehouse vibe in the best way…read more The coffee was great--I ended up trying both on-tap cold brews on the day we went because I didn't realize that buying a bag of whole bean coffee came with a free coffee drink. With some coffees a second cup will give me a stomach ache (especially since I drink my cold brews black and bitter like my soul), but I had no problems with their cold brews! I also got the vegan stonefruit scone (baked by Sweet Dragon) and while a little on the dry side (common with scones), paired extremely well with the coffee and had good flavor. Husband got a cappuccino and a strawberry mini pie and was extremely pleased with his order. The service is friendly, but some things may have been new on the day we went. They almost forgot my cold brew until we asked at the counter, as well as stating that they didn't have anything to heat up my husband's strawberry pie (which seems odd, since a little toaster oven seems like a simple fix for that), but apparently it was fantastic at room temperature anyway. Seating was absolutely full when we got there and we were lucky to snag a table as another couple left, so it seems like a popular Saturday morning spot. Several folks were working on laptops, and it seems like a kid-friendly place. The decor is a clean and modern/trendy industrial style, which works well for the space, and the windows provide nice daylight. Overall, a good coffee shop and I am really happy to see vegan pastry options! My husband is getting into pinball, which was part of the motivation to come out and try Chromatic, so I am sure we'll be back again next time he wants to hit up Slingshot (in the same building), and I look forward to the coffee and treats!

Chromatic Coffee has convenient parking, though the space itself had a bit of a grunge, industrial…read morelook during my visit, likely made more apparent by ongoing construction nearby. The seating area is quite limited for the large crowd it attracts, making the atmosphere inside feel a bit chaotic at peak times. Fortunately, the baristas are super polite and work fast, keeping the long lines moving efficiently. The coffee menu and the retail bean selection are both impressive. I decided to try a dulce de leche coffee. While I was expecting a strong caramel profile of dulce de leche, the flavor turned out to be fairly subtle rather than prominent. It added a significant sweetness, but without knowing the order beforehand, identifying the exact flavor would have been tough. That said, the coffee itself was still refreshing The high quality of the coffee bean really shone through, delivering a rich aroma and the ideal caffeine kick for a breezy morning. Great coffee beans and fast service make it worth dropping in, even if the indoor seating situation is a bit tight.