Higher prices but very good quality coffee! I also really appreciate how nice and friendly the…read morestaff was while I was ordering. I didn't want to order on the kiosk as it was my first time and I appreciate the willingness from the staff to take my order instead of just referring me to the kiosk. I highly recommend trying them out if you're in the area and I'll definitely be back!

I've been going here since I was an SCU student back in 2016 and it's still my favorite coffee…read moreshop! They really mean it when they say "big mug" if you order a large! It's truly a BIG MUG and makes me so happy. Best experience in my opinion is if you order a hot drink for here. Also, the food options have improved so much over the years! The ultimate monster toast is soooo good.

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.

Very cute place. It's inside of a shopping plaza parking lot. I live their decoration. It's pretty…read morequick service. The drink is good.

Ken's Coffee Bar operates out of a super cute, tiny cafe truck setup. They have plenty of seating…read moreoutside, a really nice outdoor decor, and a pretty unique menu of lattes. The staff was also super polite and welcoming. That said, the drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered the orange cardamom latte for myself and a pistachio latte for my husband. The orange cardamom latte was honestly pretty underwhelming. Instead of a bright, zesty citrus note, it came across as purely linear and sour. Mix that sourness with whole milk, and it just didn't taste right or appetizing at all, and the cardamom was way too subtle to save it. On the other hand, the pistachio latte was actually really delicious. The only catch? It didn't taste like pistachio at all. It was very vanilla-forward instead. So while it was a great cup of coffee, missing the actual featured flavor was a bit of a letdown. Great vibe, sweet staff, and nice outdoor seating, but the specialty flavors could definitely use some tweaking.

Let me preface by saying I stopped ordering avocados toast because so many places make it…read moremediocre... I came here because I wanted to treat myself to cortado / avocado toast toast breakfast. Had I known it was in center of town I might not of come. It was Sunday noonish- found parking. Now to the cortado review spectacularly made smooth blend gr8 !!! I decided to eat in - not a lot of table but amazing ambiance chill music nice vibe. I was greeted with kindness etc. I am picky and they accommodated with warm aloha. The girls were also gr8 w some of the entitled demands of a few guests. I will be back even if I have to take cal train here ... the avocado toast had real chunks of avocado and the sourdough was nice thick fresh toasty piece that tasted like sourdough should - perfect blend of spices!!! Thank you I faith in avo toast again. The prices were reasonable considering where it's located. And the coffee roast you can smell from street.

Seasonal banana foam!! It's very banana-y but not articulate tasting at all, I wish the matcha…read morecould be a little stronger but it's a yummy little drink for the morning! Service is always quick and they're always so friendly it's a cute home-y (get it? ) little cafe for the morning. Always love coming here!

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

Tico Coffee Roasters have become my go-to place for whole beans coffee. I've experienced a few of…read moretheir roasts and the Black Tiger is my favorite. About 6 months ago I made a switch from the convenience of my Keurig to buying quality beans, grinding them myself and make proper Americanos instead of popping in a pod and pushing a button. I've done a lot of experiments with beans and so far I haven't found better beans than the beans I pick up from Tico Coffee Roasters. I really appreciate to have roasters of this quality in my neighborhood! Coffee is like wine, the better the quality is, the less you need. I used to go through 4-5 Keurig pods every day, but I'm plenty fulfilled by 1-2 cups of coffee made from Tico's beans. So even though it seems like I'm paying more for coffee with Tico, I'm not. I highly recommend you to try Tico's beans. They have amazing deals through Too Good To Go if you are looking for a deal to try it out.

Their store hours posted everywhere online, including here on Yelp and on their Instagram and…read moreFacebook pages, show that they close at 2pm. I stopped by today at 1:38pm and was told that they close at 1:30pm every day. Disappointed to have made the drive over off of inaccurate information on their sites.

I tried the vanilla been latte, and I'd give it a 9/10. It was really good, but a little on the…read moremilky side. If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, I'd recommend adding an extra shot of espresso. I also ordered the veggie bagel. My coffee and bagel came to $23 and some change. The café itself is beautiful, especially the outdoor seating area. It's a great place to relax, study, or get some work done. They offer free Wi-Fi and have a restroom available, which is always a plus.

I love this spot because it's walking distance from my work and most of the year they open up the…read morefront of the shop for a kind of indoor-outdoor vibe. Perfect for warm California days with nearby palm trees and plenty of outdoor seating. My normal go-to is a sparkling iced americano (don't know it until you try it). It's not a terribly uncommon drink but many places won't make it for me. Even though it's not on the menu, the baristas always make it without a fuss and service is usually quick. The espresso is solid. Today I tried the seasonal Melo Belo. It's an iced banana latte with a coconut cream on top. The banana flavor is subtle and not too sweet. That's my preference when I have coffee, but I think most would actually benefit from asking for extra banana syrup. The coconut foam is also subtly sweet, and actually has a slight saltiness that helps the drink feel well-balanced. This drink was definitely a treat. They also have a great selection of pastries that range from standard croissants to less common flavors, like mango and ube. They do tend to sell out throughout the day, so if you want the best selection, come early.

Came in around 11am and it was busy. We actually just visited the Santa Clara area, which is my go…read moreto but decided to visit this one because on photos it looks like more seating. I was right, able to get indoor table with my friend easier. I'm used to the friendly vibe at Santa Clara, but this place has overall good service! Parking is bigger here overall. Ordered my usual Tokyo Matcha, I didn't adjust the sweetness. I believe I get more floral flavor from the Santa Clara location. Decided to get their matcha powder to try at home. I'm invested to visit the other locations!

Voyager at this point is a staple in the South Bay Area for good coffee and craft lattes. This…read moreCupertino location has a nice bright and airy vibe with a lot of natural light and a colorful aesthetic. The baristas are always friendly and willing to explain the menu as well. What I love: - They always innovate on their specialty lattes, they have new flavors that change with the season, but they also keep their original menu intact as well. Pretty much anything you get is solid in taste. Their lattes always have that slightly malted vanilla note which I prefer. Today I tried their new Savannah Mint & Bourbon latte which was quite refreshing. Would recommend getting it light-sweet, it would be overly sweet if you didn't in my opinion. Also the barista recommended to get it iced which was a good call. - Plenty of seating. The place seems small, but somehow they have a lot of seating between the indoor and outdoor spaces What could be improved: - The WiFi is always spotty at this location. I've been forced to use my hotspot multiple times - Their food offering is pretty basic and the pastries aren't amazing either. Would be nice to see them have more options either made in house or from a better bakery. The bakery they use currently is pretty mid. What can't be improved, but kind of sucks (LOL): - The parking lot is a nightmare! It's always full and whoever designed it was not very smart (to put it politely). It is so congested and in some parts there is no way 2 cars can pass, let alone back out of the parking spot itself! The coffee shop is too popular for this parking lot basically.