Great coffee, great atmosphere, great service. All around this place is pretty great! They have a very wide selection of tea, coffee, syrups (fun flavors) and some yummy baked goods! I tried their regular iced coffee with the chocolate mint flavored syrup and loved every sip of it! (definitely want to try more!) They also have plenty of space for seating so it's a nice place to meet with friends or place to bring work/study. On top of all the other wonderful things about this place, their customer service is fast and friendly! Love it! 5 stars for sure! read more

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My go-to place for coffee after the farmer's market. Lattes so good, additional sweetners not needed.

Great service, excellent coffee and breakfast snacks! Most of all you can't knock the view! This is a HUGE YES! I support local! Glenda Benevides - Global Badass Goddess read more

Good news the remodel is done and the vibe is strong. Coffee, baristas and pastries make this a must stop in cowboy town.

First day back back in town after having moved back from college and I'm disappointed to find out that the staff had to call the cops on an unhoused individual who wasn't bothering anyone. Coming from a city with a large unhoused population, all the cafes I've gone to know how to handle situations like this without escalating by calling the cops. I myself as a previous barista at a cafe shop know you don't have to call the cops on an unhoused individual. Learning how to talk to them like the humans they are is the best way, even when they've had a history of aggression. Or just asking them to leave. The individual left after the cops asked them to leave but having to have called the cops definitely made my experience coming back not what I expected or would ever want to be around again. read more

Best blended coffee beverages I've had to date. This place makes Starbucks fraps look like a joke and could easily steal my Dutch brother loyalty. They blend coffee beans into the drink which amplifies the strong, robust coffee flavor. I got the Carmel one, best decision of my life. There were annoying older guys singing but that's oki grabbed the drink and dip read more

This place was alright. The white mocha freeze was wayyyy too sweet but the lattes were quite good and weren't bitter. Originally we came in due to the Yelp reviews and saw that it was the busiest cafe on the street. Not sure if I'd come back again even though it seems to be the most popular cafe in the area. It gets to be quite stuffy inside but there are portable air conditioners... whether we're allowed to turn them on, well, we did it without asking but not sure if we're allowed? read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Irish cream latte - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

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Cute little coffee shop with friendly staff! Their iced vanilla latte with almond milk and the mad hatter cold brew are my favorite. I love stopping by here whenever I'm in downtown! read more

Once in a while we would drive to Livermore just to get coffee here. Im a big fan of their Carmelita. It was my husband who introduce me to this coffee shop. Apparently alot of college students from Las positas comes here. I like the vibe, its pretty laid back. I believe they have some live music once in a while. The only downside i dont like about this place is the bathroom. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Carmelita coffee! My fave! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

By far my favorite coffee shop in the area. Interior is aesthetically pleasing and welcoming. Drinks are fantastic, with special "secret menu" lattes that are unique (and not full of unnecessary sweeteners like some other places). Selection of food/bakery items used to be just okay, but was excellent during my last visit. Service is always great. Good place to get work done or to catch up with friends. read more

Good coffee and great customer service! Ambiance was welcoming. Will definitely be returning whenever I'm in the area.

We got a Charlie and white mocha frappe. We have a page on Instagram @coffeerunswmjg where we try different coffee shops and we're so happy to find this local one ! A lot of seating both inside and outside . read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

At first glance this just looks like another run of the mill coffee shop. It is just another run of the mill coffee shop. Their coffee was average. The outside seating was dirty and their was a guy sitting out front who I could smell from 8 ft away. Every time I have ever looked over at this place their are creepy people hanging out outside. For the inside it was clean and very spacious. As to the service, attitude, attitude. I used to serve coffee to and I don't talk to people like I'm queen of the desert. My sister and I ordered a cup of coffee each and my mom was standing there waiting for us and the girl behind the counter said to her, "Are you waiting for something." All attitude like. If you could hear my impression you would understand. Then for the bar area where you mix you had to ask for creamer or soy milk. Thinking about it more now maybe because those weirdos outside will probably steal it. If it gets busy in there though that must be a pain. I wasn't impressed. Luckily I don't drink coffee that often to actually care. read more

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This is my favorite coffee house in the area. Whenever my calls are in Livermore, I always hope I get the opportunity to come here to relax on my lunch. Their vanilla chai is excellent, and I get it every time. If I was in a rush and skipped breakfast that morning, I like getting their "Almost Famous Panama Pockets" for breakfast and I recommend the same for my fellow readers. They come out kinda hot, so don't blister your tongue. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, especially on the weekend when the kids come in, but it's not their fault they're so busy for being so good. I usually like to name-drop an employee so that the manager can read their name in a 5 star review and be like "Damn son you got name dropped. Look under your chair: ITS A RAISE." but every time I come in, it's someone different and everyone has been stellar. My first visit, however, was with Brett. Brett was a certified G and did his job the way I'd expect. Brett, I hope you and your boss read this because you're a chill dude. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - The goods. - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

I know my favorite coffee shop is right down the street, but I love Panama Bay! It is like Berkeley, but in Livermore! The staff is super friendly, the coffee is great, and they have been here longer than the "P" place. When I am in downtown Livermore...this is it!! read more

What a cute little gem this spot is in Livermore! I did a quick search after a food coma inducing lunch at Sumo Sushi for a nearby coffee spot because I needed my caffeine fix for the day. Parking wasn't too hard to find, and it was a sunny, beautiful January afternoon in California, so the short walk wasn't bad either. It's got this nice glow indoors because it's at the corner of the block so you get the full spread of the sunshine indoors. There's outdoor seating as well. They have their own roasts, friendly baristas and killer brewed coffee. I had a latte, my usual, but it was rich and delicious! This place is also insanely dog friendly, so many cute dogs surrounding this spot! Totally recommended for a cup to go or even a cup to sit and people watch. read more

Lately I am loving Panama! I've been here before but lately have been reintroduced and forgot how great it is to hang out at the smaller known coffee shop in town. One of the first things *I* always notice when standing in line is the large poster board with high res photos of the staffers. It's a personal touch to introduce you to your barista and also offer a fun vibe. Obviously there's the usual perks of comfy seating, areas to bring along your pooch, wifi, and giant cookies... But this lil' coffee nook offers other entertainment as well, such as on weekends you'll most likely encounter religious mongers trying to preach their opinions, or any downtown festivals taking place with a front row seat outside. It's also a great spot to meet for a date when you need AM caffeine. :) For me, Panama is an "experience" and one I choose over the larger retail coffee chains. If we're talking about the quality of coffee, you can't beat the hand pulled style shots and other quality measures taken in similar comparison like Peet's. Very good drink quality, as well as smoothies available for girls like me that like to get something a little more unconventional. read more

A rock solid anchor to the revitalized downtown area. While many of the shops near by have recently been shuttered up or re-opening as a swank wine country destination, Panama Bay is abuzz with energy of neighborhood denizens meeting and greeting. Seating indoors and outdoors comfortable and relaxing. Decent selection of baked goods and a happy lot of staffers serving up coffee drinks and chatting up the customers. My only demerit would be for lack of coffee creamer options. I just saw half and half. I don't expect cafes to have twenty options including soy and non-fat milk, but it would have been nice if they had one or two lower fat options. read more

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Panama Red Coffee doesn't look like much, just expressos and lots of room to sit down in. wi-fi's probably in the house. rating is for coffee only (either sumata, columbia, or salvador, didn't ask) -(2.00 L) smooth, bold, not harsh. looked like it was freshly brewed too. service with a smile. read more

It's official, I'm in love. My first visit here they got my order wrong but none the less, they gave me a hot vanilla coffee but it was amazing so I didn't mind too much. For me, idk why but ordering is always confusing because they have all these cool names but no description for what it is. My 3rd visit and every time I've ordered a different drink and they just always get better and better. The vibe is vibrant, always leaving with a good attitude and the coworkers seem to care for their customers beyond they're suppose to. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Raz-mo breeze on the rocks? this drink alone just made my day! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Panama Red gets away with being the only coffee shop in downtown Livermore. It's the only reason why we've been here several times, coffee fiends that we are. We've never liked the coffee here. On this latest occasion, I desperately wanted coffee and decided to try their latte to see if a specialty drink would be any better (I usually only get straight up coffee). Well, it still wasn't any good. I'll think I'll stop trying at this point. read more

My favorite place to get a cappuccino other than when I was in Italy. The most close thing to it! I drive from Stockton to San Jose five days a week and this is the place I like to stop for my early morning wake up spot if time allows! If you have not tried it here you need to... The baristas are all fairly laid back and mellow as well. I like a couple of the guys a tad bit better than a few of the others because they understand my drink better but they are all very friendly! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Yummy!!! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

I was in the mood for some coffee, preferably a new place and a coffee that was sweet but had a little kick to it. I've passed this place plenty of times and it's always packed so I was under the impression that the coffee was great. I walked in and i loved the whole ambiance of the place and it was very colorful and lively in there. That's always a good thing to walk into a lively place when trying to get a little pick me up. Their menu was not like most coffee shops I have been to, it was written all in chalk and the names of the drinks were very interesting to say the least. Prices were a bit on the high side but that did not deter me, I refused to go to Starbucks just to be let down like I had been lately. I asked the barista what their sweetest coffee drink was and I was told that it was the Caramelita which is a caramel and vanilla based espresso drink. So I ordered a small Caramelita and asked that it be sweetened. When my drink was ready it was given to me without a lid and it had a cute design in the foam, I didn't really expect that. (designs in the foam of the drink excited me for some reason). I took a sip and was so disappointed it was extremely strong, maybe the strongest I've ever had at a coffee shop, it was not sweet at all. Not only was it not sweet but i kept tasting the coffee grinds, no bueno. Maybe it was an off day for them or maybe that is really how they serve their drinks but for their sweetest drink not to be sweet at all was a huge let down. Maybe I should have went to Starbucks, at least I know I would taste some sweetness or reamnants of caramel and vanilla not just espresso. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Carmelita..interesting name and lovely design - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

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Panama Red is the best independent coffeeshop in Livermore; possible in Pleasanton as well. The coffee is great and the selection is extensive. The service is great! All the employees are extremely friendly, helpful, and talented baristas. This is a great place to hang out and socialize or quietly read on the outdoor patio. The only downside is the baked goods aren't that great. I wouldn't recommend the pastries. read more

Funny thing happened on a road trip on a side stop en route to a Chain Coffee Place. I decided to Yelp for a local roaster and found Panama Reds's original location. And found the cute downtown area! Great coffee, nice folks, scrumptious locally made pastries including a hefty ham and cheese croissant. By golly this could be the start o a beautiful habit. read more

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Ordered a small coffee and a bagel with cream cheese. I got my coffee after a few mins but no bagel. After watching 4 people get there breakfast sandwiches that ordered after me. I politely asked the girl do you know how much longer for my bagel with cream cheese. She replied rudely I'm making a bunch of sandwiches so soon. I replied i was just wondering since 4 people after me got there sandwiches she rolled her eyes and said ill make it now. After a minute she called my name i went to get my bagel it was hard as a rock and inedible. If you dont like your job get a new one and dont take it out in the customers. read more

I have been a panama customer since the Livermore doors opened (I think about 12 years), and it has remained my favorite coffee spot since. After a few years living out of state, I had grown used to big chain coffee, and my first sip upon arriving home made me realize I forgot HOW good coffee could be. :) To give my personal opinion on some of the less ecstatic reviews... I think what you have to remember is what your basis is for your expectations as well as how realistic they are. Panama (thankfully) is not Starbucks. They are an independently owned small business. Considering the economy and staff fluctuations, Panama has held up quite well. Mass chains have a bigger budget available, so they have the luxury of heavy staffing as needed and extensive early training, as well as contracting out more services. There are always going to be different perks & draw backs for different businesses. I've never had a Starbucks "remember me" even as a regular at any given location. The managers here are dedicated to fostering a community environment and an excellent experience & product. When I came back after 2 YEARS away, I walked in to a warm welcome from George. To my complete shock, he looked at me and asked, "Where have you been? Did you move? Toffee coffee, right?" Wow (I wonder if he saw my eyes bulge in astonishment?). I can assure you that the Starbucks near my last house probably hasn't noticed I stopped coming in.... Let alone remember my drink order. It's not possible to remember every name or every drink; but all things considered, I think Panama is by FAR your BEST bet for a personal, quality experience with a coffee shop in Livermore. There is a good reason they've been successful through the economic downturn- you should drop in and see why for yourself! ;) read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Gotta love that!!!! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

The Gist: Has everything any cafe-goer appreciates: Free wifi, good coffee selection freshly brewed, your choice of bean, pastries, seating, windows, clean bathrooms, interesting decor. The Service: Friendly, welcoming, efficient The Food: I asked the barista what he would recommend if it was my very last cup of coffee of my life. He humored me with an Ethiopian blend, which I drank black (meaning, I didn't need to drown it with stuff) I wanted to try a pastry for the sake of Yelp, but I already ate lunch. Next time! The Atmosphere: I'm honestly not from the area and being a stranger, couldn't really tell what kind of people I would be met with, but walking in I felt warm and relaxed. Walls are painted with a warm hue, emanating the sense of coffee in the morning or right after dinner on a summer evening. The barista was friendly and I felt this was a good place to park. The cushioned seats by the long window gave the impression of 'un-order, make-shift, comfort, chill' I'm glad for any word suggestions, as my vocabulary is limited. An interesting population of people to watch. A lot different from the population in Los Altos/San Diego/Merced, but they're friendly. Bikers meets metro meets punk meets middle-income families meets beatniks? Or maybe my coffee was just really strong...All I can say for sure is, the cars here are pedestrian friendly. read more

We love their coffee, Song Bird huge favorite! I buy it monthly for the last year. Today, I ordered some and the person making order had nails as long as 4 inches. It took a long time to get my ordered filled. 23 minutes to be exact. My tip was $8 dollars. No other customers. It was simply because she couldn't do it because of her nails. I'm disappointed in this company that they would allow an employee to have their nails this long and think they could do their job. Not happy. read more

I came here expecting to get a drip coffee, my coworkers who live in Livermore have raved about Panama Red. I was disappointed because I left with a cup of soy cappuccino. The service was bleh and meh. They expected everyone and anyone that walks in to know what they already want which I do but I was not welcomed nor told about the blends and felt very reserved to even ask. As others have mentioned in their reviews the place is a a mess and sort of falling apart (the board covering the bottom of the pastry display case fell down - detached.) read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Soy latte, foamy - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Cute spot for a quick bite to eat drinks were good and have many milk substitutes too bad I'm not from the area or I'd be here more often read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cute spot in Livermore nice for a quick bite to eat - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

The packaging is so cute. I got the caramelito it wasn't bad or good just very blah. A caramel macchiato from Starbucks would have been better. It was missing the special factor, there was nothing special about it. I would give it a 6/10. read more

They used to call this place Panama Bay. I'm not sure why they changed the name. Maybe the owners are Jerry Garcia fans? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Red That said, I love the fact that they don't charge extra for soy milk. I know other coffee shops charge as much as 30 cents extra so I appreciate not having to shell out more because I'd rather have soy. The chai isn't as sweet as I'd like it but it's worth stopping in here if you're looking for a comfy coffee shop. Still as great as I remember it. read more

I've only been going to Panama Red for about a year now, but I have to admit, I've really come to adore this place! It looks small from outside, but the store itself is very long and has plenty of seating available (assuming it's not a busy Friday night). They even have a few books on their shelves that you can read while you drink your beverage. The Coffee itself is very good, and is immensely better than chain store coffee like Starbucks. It's very fresh-tasting and earthy. Just what I like. :) Depending on how it's made or what you get, it can sometimes be a little too sweet, but I still enjoy what they make! And the staff is super friendly and nice; one lady made an image of a leaf in my coffee with cream, and I thought that was just the coolest! They definitely don't make fun little pictures in your drink at Starbucks. ;) read more

I stop at this coffee shop at least once a week for a triple Jamaican shooter (3 shots of espresso with Jamaican rum flavor). The baristas are awesome, knowledgeable, and nerdy like me. I've made multiple Instagram posts of the artwork on the walls. For instance, during this season of Game of Thrones, the baristas created several GoT themed beverages with artwork to match. There's always some witty slogan on the wall that makes me smile when I walk in. To top it all off, there a live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Great local coffee shop. PS: For all the true coffee aficionados like me, Panama Red is rumored to be acquiring a vacuum pot soon! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Game of Thrones artwork :) - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

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Hello, Went in for a coffee one night, not to busy maybe 8-10 people total in place. Most of them were high schoolers doing a poetry night in the back. Ordered one simple pour over and it took the two gentleman 20 min to make a single cup of coffee. One fella with long hair was to busy grooming his hair, helping customers after me and chatting with his coworker. The other fella was too busy flirting with high schoolers and then he told me my coffee was ready when neither of them have even started it. There are better coffee shops in Livermore than this place. Great location though, it has potential. read more

Walking into a warm welcoming atmosphere is one thing. Receiving a delicious coffee is another. And finally baristas singing Disney songs was just the last straw of wonderful experience. Absolutely recommend it to any who appreciated good atmosphere, customer service and coffee. (The Disney was just a personal added bonus). read more

I ordered a latte with soy milk but the latte did not have much coffee flavor at all. I wonder if the barista did not just pour some regular coffee into the hot soy milk and not a shot of espresso. FYI, they also charge$1.00 more for plant milks like soy... not sure how this place has such a high score, the pastry also looked old.... read more

Whether you need a pick me up before work or before a dance lesson, Panama Red is the place to go!!! Their hand crafted espresso drinks are absolutely delicious and they offer alternatives to milk like almond milk. They also have the yummiest pastries, like their ham and cheese croissant. I mean, the ham and cheese are baked right in, it'll blow your mind! The other thing that makes this place unique is their staff. They are all incredibly friendly and don't mind answering any questions, they always make sure you leave with a smile. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Our Office Manager Erin getting her coffee fix!! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

To know what real coffee tastes like come here not $bux. It stronger and has a deeper flavor with rich notes that take over your tastebuds. I enjoy my coffee more when I order from here. Not just drinking it for caffine fix. I really love their coffee but don't have a chace to come here often because of parking and time. Staff is super friendly when I go in. My favorite time of day to come in is early. VERY early. Its sunny, nice adn cool out around 630am and no hood-rats hanging out. It mellow and chill. Perfect for me. read more