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Panama Bay Coffee

4.1 (585 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Frances L.

Great teas and coffees with friendly service! Stopped by for an iced tea on a 90 degree day. I love that they have three different unsweetened daily ice teas-herbal, green and black. Large cafe with plenty of seating inside and out. Cute welcoming cafe in downtown Livermore.

Rona S.

Livermore is so blessed with the amount of great coffee places. I finally went to this one after so many trips to Story Coffee. I really like this cafe. It has a lot of sitting areas to just relax and drink a nice cup of coffee. Very cozy. I like that they have little seasonal drinks other than their normal menu. It was nice to hold the warm coffee while I walked outside in the cold. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Sara F.

Love the vibes of this place. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. Got the matcha latte and a blueberry scone. It was all delicious and the scone was fresh out of the oven which was an amazing plus. The area it is in is also really cute / nice with lots of little shops and feels very safe with lots of parking.

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Tvisha G.

We tried the iced carmelita and the latte. They have a nice variety of drinks on the menu, and the service was fast. The coffee was a little bitter for my taste, since I prefer sweeter drinks, but the rest of my family really enjoyed theirs. The interior is nice with cute decor, and there's plenty of seating both inside and outside.

Ramona H.

Stopped in first time while We were waiting for the Fat Pigeon to Open. Nice space, good seating and very clean. Everyone was very friendly, prices and wait time We're Reasonable. It was fairly busy as well. Quality of the coffee, and hot cocoa was awesome. Served temperature Appropriate. Nice place to Chill and visit. Well done.

Christine L.

The vibes here are always super lovely. There's plenty of seating for folks who want to get work done and the employees are all exceptionally sweet and accommodating. They have more experimental / novelty drinks which can be hit or miss but they're really fun to try. They used to have this mango chai flavor I was obsessed with but they ended up swapping it out which was a bummer.

Mia is the BEST!! Sam was hiding....;-)
Faith A.

A place w real people and the BEST coffee ever! The people are friendly and they REMEMBER you. I am always impressed by their roast. Yum! Also the food is delightful. The croissants are delicious. If you're looking for a sandwich and some great coffee with the best atmosphere, you want Panama Bay! And make sure you ask for Mia or Sam! These two are simply fantastic!

Hannah K.

Probably closer to 3.5 stars. This is (almost) a good place to get some work done! They have outlets and a decent amount of seating. The only con is that the music is too loud. One time it was so loud a stranger next to me actually went up to ask the employee to lower the music and everyone thanked him. I don't recommend if you have to take any calls or meetings. The bathroom code changes every week so you'll need to ask the employees for the code when you come in. Drinks are okay - not my favorite but I still come back because it's the best place I've found to do work so far. It comes out to $6.85 for an iced oat milk latte with a flavored syrup. I recommend downloading the app to gain points and rewards! It's a cute cafe to stop by for a drink or sit outside.

Debasmita R.

Such a cute coffee spot! Had to give this cafe a try for their innovative speciality lattes and was not disappointed. I tried their banana bread latte and I don't like sweet coffee an asked the barista to make it less sweet and and she did an amazing job making it less sweet but not lose flavor! I'm not a fan of hazelnut, which the og recipe calls for, so the barista subbed it for toffee for me and it was fire. My mom got their Mumbai masala chai which was also super yum and had a good taste of spices. We also got their spinach and cheese pastry which was fresh and also super yum. Def recommend trying this spot!!

Dharma M.

Stop by to get another coffee on the way. Nice decoration with some of Halloween theme. It is nice coffee shop. I like the wall where you can write message on the cup holder and stick it to the wall. The cold brew and the oat raisin cookies are good. Worker is very friendly.

Iced Latte & iced coffee
Kerith H.

Yup, if I'm drinking coffee, I want this one!!! I stumbled on the iced vanilla latte and it's one of the richest, most flavorful lattes I've had in so long where I can enjoy the coffee aroma and flavor without it being bitter and having a weird aftertaste. *Drink of choice: iced sugar free vanilla latte with oat milk - largest size they have!! Gotta stop by and have it anytime of day!! Sad they're not open late night to have it more

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Janine F.

It was my first time at Panama Bay this afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a small iced decaf americano with oat milk and sugar free hazelnut syrup. It was perfect! I'd order that same thing again when I come back! We also shared a Reese's peanut butter cookie. We asked for it warmed up and it was gooey and delish!!! Will definitely be back!

The Vibe here!!
jas k.

Panama Bay Coffee: A Cozy Downtown Gem! A repeat favorite! I love the rustic vibe of this charming cafe. Always a pleasure to grab my go-to Caramelita Latte, served extra hot, paired with their scrumptious gluten-free Banana Blueberry Muffin (warmed to perfection!). Consistently delicious and welcoming atmosphere. Their staff are always smiling and friendly. A must-visit in downtown Livermore!

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I had mocha frappe here that was nice and refreshing and I get roasted beans weekly from this place to make espresso at home!

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Coffee pretty good , get the card, get it stamped and before you know it it, it's filled and ready fora free cup

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1st time here. Very friendly and welcoming staff but wasn't a fan of my chai latte. Tasted like milk

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Excellent coffee; funky, nice ambiance; and quick and friendly service! A fantastic, local Livermore business!

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I have to admit, I've never been here during the day for the coffee. But I went with my buddies…read moreduring the evening to the speakeasy, and wow! Talk about a really cool ambiance. It's tiki style, which honestly is super fun (especially with the bird noises!). The service was good, I have no complaints at all. My drink (can't remember the name, but it was coconut 'loco' ) was REALLY good. The drinks range from $16-$22 from what I saw, so somewhere from the median to the upper scale pricing. One of my buddies got the old fashion soda, which he liked, and another got the monkey drink. We didn't get to order any substantial food this round, but I'll be coming for the rum cake and spam misubi! Overall I'd 100% come back here, and highly recommend it for an escape out of your typical downtown livermore cocktail bar. Great job Rosetta! Keep the themes coming!!

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Came here with a bestie at his request. The service was decently fast, there was no wait, and it…read morewas very nice! It was in a day that it was pouring rain and we ate outside but the umbrellas they have did wonders! I ordered water and the chick magnet sandwich. I almost got the hot chicken sandwich but wasn't feeling spicy that day. the one I got was actually really good! They just opened a brand new parking garage literally right behind this restaurant so you don't have to keep circling the downtown street over and over again anymore lol. Cute place, kinda modern, worth going to.

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So since my last review, I've tried a couple other places that sell Onigiri around Bay Area. And I…read morewould have to say, my opinion still stands. Leonard's Onigiris are top notch. Others can't hold a candle. His are the closest ever I've found to the ones at a konbini in Japan. Like Lawson, 100, etc.

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