Went on a night stroll to explore the neighborhood and decided to try B Cafe. I ordered their Black…read moreSesame Cream Top Hojicha and it was super tasty! You could taste both the sesame and hojicha. I've been to a fair amount of boba shops where the hojicha overpowers the sesame, but B cafe had the right balance. The drink took some time because it was made with care. I saw what I suppose is the owner (an older gentleman) making the drink and taking his time whisking the hojicha and sesame. Lovely spot with ample seating. I'll be back to try their other items!

I loved X TEA and now B Cafe! My siblings and I actually really love the drinks here! B Cafe has…read moremilk teas still but also has matcha and baked goods. i recently had their earl grey matcha and the guava tea bread and both were so delicious. the matcha was hand whisked and the ratio was great! i asked for less sweetness and it was delivered perfectly. the guava tea bread was packaged but it was incredible. so soft and moist and the guava flavor was strong. loved it! i like how there's tables and sit down areas so we ended up being able to stay for awhile. will definitely come back!

6/20/2026 Lacaphe…read morewas our last stop of the day, and I'm so glad we ended here! The place was packed, but the line moved quickly. We ordered the Saigon Freeze, Muoi, and COCO Freeze. My Saigon Freeze was hands‑down the best--like a super tasty Frappuccino. My sisters got the Muoi, which was really good but a little strong, and my sister's boyfriend got the COCO Freeze, which wasn't my favorite only because I'm not a coconut person. There were plenty of places to sit, and the vibe was super chill with a mix of families and people just hanging out. Everyone kept talking about how good my drink was--it really was that good! If I'm ever in San Jose again, I'm 100% coming back just for that Saigon Freeze.

This coffee has a perfect combination of egg form and Vietnamese coffee. I got it at a 75% sweet,…read moreit might be a bit sweet for most of people since i really like sweet. I would love to try other drinks on the menu next time! Its a bit pricey though. Its $7.50 for this small size. The environment is clean and good for studying or working.

First thing to know about The Orange Tabby: it's zero waste. What that means is bring your own cup!…read moreThey also have options for purchasing mason jars or their glass can cup with a bamboo lid. Now that that's done, their matcha is really good. REALLY GOOD. I appreciate them being plant based as I am a lactose intolerant girlie. The strawberry matcha is the perfect sweetness for me and I really enjoyed it, wishing that it came in a size 10x bigger. When you walk in, you might miss it. There are a few businesses in there and The Orange Tabby is elevated and is a small counter. My first time coming, it was closed (Wednesdays) but it prepared me for coming back because I knew exactly where it was. The inside of the building was very nice and clean as was The Orange Tabby. I ordered online, letting them know I was bringing my own cups. It didn't save time in the aspect where they had to wait for my cups to make it, but I was able to pay and just come in and drop off my cups to them. The girls working were super nice and friendly. I will definitely be back!

I came here today for the Summer Market they were hosting. I love their sustainability model! As…read moresomeone who's not a fan of single-use plastics and prefers glass, it's great to see them rewarding customers for bringing their own cups. The inside is small and was very crowded since they had several vendors set up inside. It was a bit claustrophobic. I think it would've been helpful if the volunteers managed the crowd and organized the lines a bit better. On the bright side, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I tried the summer special, Mango Creamsicle Matcha, with 50% sweetness. The matcha was delicious, the flavor really came through. I love matcha so I'm glad it wasn't weak. That said, I felt like the mango flavor was too subtle. I'm not sure if it's because I adjusted the sweetness but I could barely taste the mango so it didn't give mango creamsicle vibes. I still enjoyed the drink though. I would like to come back when it's less crowded to explore the market and try more drinks without the crowds.

This might be my favorite coffee in San Jose, and not just my favorite Vietnamese coffee. Favorite…read morecoffee overall. I usually get the House Coffee Iced at easy sweet level, and it's exactly what I want. Good sweetness level, strong coffee, and not too much ice like some more traditional coffee places. I know that may not be the most authentic, but I honestly prefer it this way. There's a lot of seating inside, though I usually get mine to go. Service has always been quick and the staff are friendly too. I've been back several times already and will definitely keep coming back.

"Just so you know, on Saturdays, boba isn't made until 9-10am." is how we were greeted after…read morewaiting in the lobby to pick up a mobile order. If boba isn't made when the store opens, and it's a known thing by the store, then don't make it an option to add it (and pay extra mind you) on the mobile app. I won't score them badly because the drinks are always good, but the service lacks so hard. This isn't the first time we've had an unfriendly person assist us! Great drinks, terrible service!

Great local coffee spot with great drinks, tasty food, friendly staff, & great vibes - can't ask…read morefor more! Tip: Try the black sesame cookie for a super indulgent treat. Sweet, salty, super tasty.

I tried the Lexington Latte and the PB & Jam overnight oats. The coffee didn't really have any…read moreflavor other than a regular latte, but the coffee flavor was still pretty good. I much preferred the overnight oats which actually tastes like PB&J when I mixed it up. Cute cafe and the people working here were super nice. It was crowded and it took a bit to find a table, as this seems like a popular place to just get a drink and sit with your laptop for while. Fun place to try but I am not sure if I would necessarily seek it out. They have some interesting sounding drinks but if they are anything like the Lexington, the fun flavors might not really pull through. Pastries look yummy though and overnight oats were good.

This has grown to be one of my favorite places to get drinks!…read more My favorites are the grape boom - The grapes are always so refreshing and the drink isn't too sweet so it's more enjoyable. I also feel very light drinking it and don't feel unhealthy after. The coconut mango boom is super delicious as well! I love all the toppings inside especially the sago. Their jasmine guava king is one my favorites as well, i feel like they rarely miss. I loveee guava and jasmine so it's a perfect combo!! I tried the green grape guava slushie recently for their summer seasonal drink and it's sooo refreshing especially in the hot weather. It cools you down and I literally finished it so fast. And i never finish my drinks fast.

I got the jasmine milk tea with matcha cloud with no sugar, and it was pretty bitter, so I'd…read morerecommend getting it with some sugar (even if you get no sugar at other boba spots). I think it has good potential with 25% sugar. The strawberry peach boom was yummy, but it is pretty icy with just 25% sugar. The green grape boom with 50% sugar was a too sweet for me though. Also, I was not the biggest fan of the green grape flavor, but my friend who really likes green grapes really enjoyed this one. Mango grapefruit is probably still my favorite boom.

It's been a while to visit chromatic! Came to grab a coffee and we ended up getting some sweets too…read more:) I loved their new setting and interior! They have plenty chairs and tables. They decorated well with their merchandise and beans. Loved that they explained the coffee bean processing types so that people can see and learn. As usual, all of their baristas are so knowledgeable, kind, they make good coffee :) I got my usual cappuccino with oatmilk today. Definitely will come back to study and enjoy their other coffee!

We tried Chromatic Coffee and I got the Bonus Cup mostly because I didn't know what it was, but it…read moresounded interesting. The staff described it as cold brew with milk and sweetener, which was helpful, but it ended up being way too sweet for me. That might just be how it's supposed to be though, and probably my fault for not choosing something that better reflects their coffee. The space itself is pretty large, with a good amount of seating inside and a few tables outside. There's also a decent amount of parking, and it's in a shared building with a brewery and other businesses. It has a bit of an unfinished warehouse vibe, which honestly makes sense for a coffee roaster. Only real inconvenience was that the restroom is locked, which feels a little odd for such a large coffee shop. Overall I'd still come back, but next time I'll definitely try an espresso based drink instead.

Gone are the days of being a pop-up in Palo Alto…read more Today, Tono is located within Japantown San Jose. Although it is not closer to my neck of the woods, it tends to be a fan favorite of ours to make the drive out and enjoy our small cup of coffee. Whether its a flat white, matcha latte, hojicha latte, or something else, it is consistently delicious. They also have pastries available and super fancy Fossa chocolate that we've actually scoured for when traveling in Singapore. Parking isn't the greatest but quality in the simplicity of it all.

I got to enjoy Tono coffee project when they did a pop up cafe during Fanime! It was Avatar the…read moreLast Air Bender themed which was perfect for the event and worked so well. The vendor booth was a tent made to look like a tea house, there was artwork and flyers from the series (if you know, you know) on the tent, and the menu was themed after the series too. This is how you can tell the owners are actually fans and not LARP, which is AMAZING. Service was efficient and super friendly, even when the lines were busy (it's a con, what do you expect) and even though the food was prepared elsewhere and taken there, it was pretty good and helped tide me over during the long convention. For my order (over a span of 2 days), I got the: 1) Hojicha Milk Tea (Red Blooded Nephew): -I got this iced. -Not bad, not too sweet and not watered down either. Great pick me up. Nice smoky and roasted flavor to it. Pretty good. 2) Fire Nation's Butter Mochi: -Certain days they would run out of one flavor, other days they would swap it up from what I believe. -I got a black sesame and kinako banana. -I think I got a third one, but a friend ate that. It was more of a savory flavor, but unfortunately forgot what it was. -My favorite was the kinako banana since it was a neat twist on what a banana bread would be like in a different form. -Very filling, decently large piece of butter (shaped like a rectangle of butter) mochi and easily shareable too. -You have to eat it the day of since it does get dry and hard if you try saving it for the next day, sadly. 3) Spam Musubi (Sizzle Crisp Rice Snack): -Decent spam musubi. -Rice had the perfect texture, it didn't fall apart and despite it being, I'm sure prepared before hitting the con floor, it wasn't soggy in the slightest. Not bad. Hopefully one day I can stop by their actual location!