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Moonwake Coffee Roasters

4.5 (406 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Makana A.

Visited on a Sunday afternoon. The line was out the door but the owners and staff were working so hard that the wait wasn't bad at all. I tried the blackberry toasted coconut latte and an iced latte. The blackberry one had beautiful latte art but the flavor was barely there and I could only catch a tiny hint of it. The iced latte was bold and strong. It's perfect for a hot day! Cafes like this are rare in this area. Will definitely be back!

Michelle V.

Came here with a friend in the late afternoon to catch up 2 hours before closing. The store was PACKED. There was a mix of people studying, working, and chatting with friends; it's a very lively community spot. Despite how chaotic it was, the space was generally clean and the service was great. The cashier made sure to get our names and address us by them. The decor is beautiful, feeling intentionally designed. I thought it was really cool that they have a slow coffee bar area specifically for pour overs (I think) where tech isn't allowed, so people are just supposed to sit and enjoy their coffee. I've never seen that before in a coffee shop. The menu is extensive. Since it was later in the day, the baked goods were half off, which was a nice surprise. I got a blueberry latte and an Asian fusion focaccia bread. Blueberry latte - I liked this! The blueberry flavor was subtle and not overly sweet or artificial tasting. It added a light fruity note to the coffee without overpowering it. Fusion focaccia bread - This was tasty, but I felt the original price was steep ($12). My piece was around 6" x 3". The shiitake mushroom flavor was strong and I loved the addition of scallions and Chinese sausage sprinkled throughout the bread. Overall, this is such a cool addition to coffee culture in the South Bay. It feels like shop from a big city like SF, NYC, or Chicago instead of little ol' SJ. The ambiance and options are solid, and it has a vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. You can be a casual coffee drinker or a coffee snob and it will be a satisfying experience.

Egg salad sando
Elaine G.

There was a line when I went, but the food/drinks rolled out in a timely manner. Solid spot for coffee and unique fusion pastries! - BlackBerry toasted coconut latte hot : Not my fav combo. Taste like sour coffee with coconut shavings. - Cardamom orange latte hot: Surprisingly good like a creamy orange coffee. - Egg sando: I like the added trout caviar, adds a nice pop of color and flavor. - Shio pan: Very good crispy outside and soft inside. I will say the black salt on the top was a lil strong. I didn't realize and took one huge bite of salt and ended up having to scrape some off the rest of the bread - Gochujang corn cheese scallion focaccia: Very big, generous slice. I would like more corn cheese throughout the bread. Good service, nice space with seating, but can get busy. Please do clean up after yourself if you decided to sit.

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Vidyadhar D.

I tried the Milo Mocha, which was delicious ! The place is a nice cozy spot with quick service and long lines at times. Will come here to try more. The food offerings looked good. But some of the items were sold out when I went (Sunday 11am)

Milo mocha with croissant and shio pan.  Vanilla bean latte with pineapple puff pastry.
Kacy O.

Oh my gosh - this place is phenomenal. Awesome coffee - rich, tasty beverages that pair well either pastry offerings. Ask for a recommendation. You can't go wrong. Spent two hours here enjoying my vanilla bean latte with oat milk (no upcharge for alternative milk) and a pineapple puff pastry. Thank you for a beautiful morning yesterday; looking forward to my next adventure here! No teenagers here which is a huge plus for enjoying a lazy morning over an excellent cup of coffee, nice conversation and comfortable seats. Alternatively, if you're here to work on your laptop for work or school...this might be a good spot :-) This cafe deserves a 10 - it's that good because of its impeccable service, lovely ambiance and awesome food. Think Japanese coffee culture and here is Moonwake Roasters!

coffee growing inside
Alaric S.

One of our friends from solidcore suggested visiting Moonwake coffee roasters. She highly recommended to get there early because there could be a line out the door. Luckily, we were able to wait short enough time to not only get some bites to eat but also find a seat in their café as well. Plenty of places to sit inside and outside as well.

Stephen C.

Solid place for unique coffee flavors and good bites. We had a latte, and a cold brew of their featured coffee. Food was all simple but on point. High tech roasting is pretty cool. Coffee sampling was a very nice added touch. Service is fast and organized and courteous.

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Benjamin N.

I ordered the Iced marzipan latte Iced Matcha latte the marzipan latte had fun red dried toppings and the latte had good espresso and the marzipan itself wasn't as strong. It blended into a nice drink although I'd like to try their regular iced latte next time. Matcha latte wasn't anything special and it came more watered down than strong. The ambiance however was very fresh and modern. I enjoyed the sit down vibe and how you could work or chill there.

HanNa P.

Pretty place, I liked the inside. And workers were nice too. We got two lattes and two pastries. The lattes were Matcha and Milo Mocha. My fav was the two pastries over the drinks. The turnover was sweet and good. The savory pull apart bread was also yum. Both drinks were on the bitter side though. I think for the price I rather get coffee elsewhere but after adding some sugar, it tasted better. Inside was busy. Private lot in front

Ruchi B.

Great coffee. Place is decked with real greens. Very chill vibe. Lot of different seatings, inside & outside. They stop serving in ceramicware at 4pm, so we got coffee in togo cups as we reached there late. Happy with the coffee and also with the friendly staff.

The barista shows you your coffee selection and your freshly ground coffee.
Paul S.

My daughter treated me to coffee and snacks here this morning and it was great! I am normally a "burnt offerings" kind of coffee guy (think, Peet's dark roast) but I have to admit there is merit to being able to taste subtlety in your drink and that is what this place is all about. We had pour overs (speedy), a banana toast with black sesame spread under the bananas, and a Japanese croissant-like pastry called a "shioko-pan". Pastries were great! They have a large selection. We thought both of our choices were excellent. The selection of pour overs changes all the time. It is like wine tasting - they give you a lot of descriptions and there is a pre-purchase decision tasting station that has small paper cups and small pitchers of sample coffee to help you figure out what you want. In addition, they have more normally priced espresso drinks, including Americano, that span the gamut of froth, milk, no-milk, etc. Real barista stuff, including artwork. I am lactose intolerant, so we went with the pour overs The pour over selections were complex in flavor. They are more lightly roasted and carefully brewed than I am used to. Lots of fruity notes and other things happening. I would write more about my selection, but since they turn them over all the time, you will just need to evaluate what is happening that day. They have complete information on sourcing, tasting notes, etc. All really top shelf as an experience. In fact, if you are out just looking for a caffeine and bounce, this is not the place for that. It's really a nice place to just chat and sip. They have some noise treatments on the walls and ceiling to keep it from being crazy noisy. It's not the library, but you can carry on a conversation, which is a nice change. So, our outing probably cost as much as lunch somewhere but it was really fun. The barista who did the pour over was super precise and answered by questions about what he was doing. You should see the ritual - it's all got purpose. There is careful temperature control, modulated sprinkling of the hot water over the grounds, etc. It felt sort of of "Japanese teahouse" in a way. Anyways, great experience, great food, nice coffee!

cardamom orange latte & iced matcha
emily d.

Beautiful interior and extremely friendly & knowledgable staff!! Not to mention the impressive latte art, but I personally felt like the crowded interior made it difficult to find a seat, making it an iffy study spot. Also for the price point, small cups with just solid flavor, and not the biggest fan of the profile of the cardamom orange. Felt like the espresso balance itself tasted more sour than I personally wanted and the matcha was more on the watery side, but decent spot overall.

Mushroom tart with lattes
Lloyd T.

This is one review I've been hesitant to write for a very selfish reason. I've finally gotten over my greedy desire to gatekeep this place. Everyone already knows Moonwake is a great coffee shop, the lines in the morning, especially on the weekends, are clear evidence of this. Even some regulars affectionally call it "Moon Wait" because of the queues. But this place and, more importantly, the people who work here, deserved to be recognized. Moonwake is a bright spot for some great dark coffee! There, I said it. The place is welcoming and has a great vibe. Sometimes you just know when a place feels right. Whether it's the plants all over the shop, the friendly staff dedicated to their craft, the comfortable interior, the amazing pastries (I highly recommend the shoi pan, or salt roll, and the mushroom tart), the bright airy atmosphere, the attentive and inviting pour-over bar, or the great playlists, this place is something special. Additionally, Moonwake welcomes everyone, especially our four-legged kids who are almost always greeted by the staff and our pups somehow find other dog lovers amongst the Moonwake community to greet or share kisses. Go here, share with friends, and save me a seat, better yet, save me a spot in line and say hi to our pups!

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What time do you stop serving drip coffee?

We stop making new batches of drip coffee by 12pm, we may still serve drip afterwards but we may stop serving it if the batch has cooled or oxidized too much.

Are there a lot of outlets at this cafe?

There are a decent number of outlets, especially at the tables along the back wall!

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STARDUST Coffee House

4.3
(320 reviews)
2.9 mi
$$
Vegetarian friendly
Free parking

I honestly really liked this place. It is located underneath a tall residence building but they had…read morea lot of seating for people to sit and eat and talk. We got the banana matcha and honeydew latte. The banana matcha was really good and not overly sweet and I like how they put the muddled banana at the bottom it gives it a good texture. The honeydew coffee was really good and gives it a good sweet honeydew flavor coffee. We both got the breakfast sandwich and got a frie and soup on the side. All of the foods were really good. Ask for sauces when you order as they do charge but the sauces are really good too!

Really wanted to love this spot since it's so close my house and has lots of seating. Unfortunately…read moreit did not meet my expectations :( I ordered a banana matcha latte with no muddled bananas (texture would have really thrown me off). They use a syrup that was not mixed it, it was settled about half a centimeter at the bottom. The flavor of the banana tasted like a medicinal/chemically banana similar to that of a vintage banana laffy taffy. Matcha quality was decent but for $8, there are much better quality options in the South Bay for the same high price. I also ordered the house margherita pizza, more emphasis on the house rather than the margherita since it was very much their own rendition with arugula, diced tomatoes, and would looked to be shredded cheese. It wasnt bad but also wasn't special. It's moreso caprese pizza sans vinegar, which honestly might be a good addition. The inside is also very cold, and I know it wasn't just me because I heard a couple other tables around me noting the same thing. If you're coming here to work for a while, bring a jacket. Overall, decent but not great for the price you pay.

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Soft opening 8am-4pm everyday!
Soft opening 8am-4pm everyday!
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Big Mug Coffee Roaster

Big Mug Coffee Roaster

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3.7 mi
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Coffee is good, atmosphere is versatile (work, chat, lounge, etc..), plenty seating, did I mention…read moregreat options on the menu? Staff are very kind. Place is clean. The only critique I have is the music being way too loud at times. It's NOT what type of music is playing, but purely the volume. When it's loud, people talk louder and it can occasionally be a little too loud to focus without headphones. Otherwise, I think I've found my new fav local coffee shop!

I popped by Big Mug Coffee after work to study; parking isn't too bad, though it shares a parking…read morelot with a slew of other businesses (mostly eateries). It wasn't crazy busy so it was easy to order through one of their two tablets and find a spot to sit. It is very spacious and filled with many tables, so even when busy you'll likely be able to find a spot. The menu is a bit messy to look at--there is a big menu hanging over the kiosks, another posted alongside where a line is formed, then the menu on the tablet kiosks themselves. It's a pretty big menu featuring primarily coffee-based drinks, matcha lattes, and a wide variety of food, so you'll likely find something appealing. I ordered their smoked salmon bagel (which rang up to about $16) and their matcha latte ($8); to be honest, neither were outstanding. The salmon and avocado in the bagel were great, but the bagel itself was a bit stale--for $16, it's a bit hard to swallow. The matcha was very milky, and there is another store offering better matcha drinks in the same plaza. I'll admit, though, it's a little on me for not picking coffee at a spot with "coffee" in the name. I will say, though, that the atmosphere in the main area is pretty good; the decor is understated but comfortable, and the lighting is good. The service is also solid--the servers are friendly and our order came out quickly. I will say that the bathroom feels ominous. Overall, it's a great spot to study; Big Mug is open late, has free Wi-Fi and a bathroom for customers, and offers both food and caffeinated drinks for longer study sessions. I feel that the prices vary widely for items but skew towards being too pricy for the quality, at least from my limited experience. I plan on coming back to give other items a try, but for now, it's not a favorite.

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