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    Philz Coffee

    3.3 (205 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Maria J.

    Service was slow but they were nice and friendly. The scent of coffee when you walk in was so good. I ordered the ether which is one of their bold blends, made it creamy with light sweetness. I liked it. Daughter ordered the cold chai medium sweetness it was refreshing.

    Austin Z.

    This Philz Coffee is very convenient -- and usually is my go-to location as I work around the Castro Valley/San Lorenzo area. I was very excited for the opening of this Philz Coffee, as it has been quite long awaited by the community, and for commuters like me, who work either from the South Bay or the Valley. They make the drinks quick, and with precision -- and are very patient when it comes to the making of the drink. It's also very conveniently located, as it's right off the Main Street, which is Castro Valley Blvd. I really like the ambiance and the vibe of this Philz -- it's pretty hip, and still maintains the modernness of things. The only improvement I would give is the parking, but it's Castro Valley -- only one can do so much. I usually get my iced coffee rose from this location, and among the many times I've tried to pick up via online order, they almost make it fresh on the spot (which isn't a bad thing -- they make the drinks in real-time which I honestly really appreciate a lot)! I would definitely go back and support more, and even partner with them should a fundraiser idea arise.

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    Please note this review was made at approximately 10:30 a.m. The service was excellent and the staff was great. However, the overall cleanliness of the space could be improved. The tables needed to be wiped down, there was food on the floor that appeared to be left over from the previous day, the couches were noticeably dirty, and there were visible stains on the walls. With a more thorough cleaning, the overall experience would be much better.

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    Keen B.

    PHILZ COFFEE IS BETTER THAN STARBUCKS! Philtered Soul or Honey Haze is my go to coffee choice here. Light and strong coffee with caramel/ honey note taste. Once your coffee is ready they ask you to taste it to make sure the coffee is to your liking. You can have them adjust it or leave it the way it is. Starbucks does not do that. So Yay Philz! Service is great and friendly workers. Plenty of space to sit on with outlets to plug in your gadgets. For work or for studying. Yes there is a bathroom in the facility. Bathroom is always plus...

    Leonora S.

    Great central location with a lot of free parking! It's always a GREAT morning seeing Katie C. at the register ready to take my order! She is super friendly, quick, and always offers outstanding customer service! Also, she's the one who told me I can order a HOT ECSTATIC! I never knew that! So thank you, thank you! My favorite drink from here is the COLD ECSTATIC, extra sweet and extra creamy! But on a cold day, now I know I can order my favorite drink hot. *NO CASH PAYMENTS. *PLENTY OF OUTLETS TO CHARGE ELECTRONICS.

    Michelle S.

    This location had a great vibe. Compared to other locations this seemed more new, minimalist and modern. It's a very millennial / gen z environment, which I like. The staff is super hip and friendly. Coffee is always great at Philz. I always order the iced coffee rose.

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    I see many reviews about inconsistencies at this location. That hasn't been an issue for me. Love having a Philz in CV!

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    2 years ago

    Yummy I had a cappuccino and it was super good. I really recommend this place if you are in Castro valley

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    Very slow.. very.. Waited 40 min.. when on the order said be ready in 15.. for one drink.. come on...

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    2 years ago

    Very rude staff and the coffee is bad 8/10 times. Please train the baristas to make authentic Philz coffee the way it should be done.

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    They take no cash. Credit machines don't work well. Not friendly. Will not come back.............................

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    Don't kid yourself. Good coffee but your going to wait 15-20 min for it to come up during standard business hours.

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    3 years ago

    Handling the rush of a new business like champs. Someone checked in when we were waiting and gave us updates! Excited to have a Philz in CV!

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    I've said it before, and I'll say it again, whenever we're craving great pastries, Ones Cafe &…read moreBakery in Castro Valley is always our go-to! Every visit seems to bring something new to try, which keeps us coming back. My personal favorites? The Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Croissant and the French Tart, both absolutely delicious! Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

    One's Cafe is getting quite the buzz out here in the East Bay. They started with a super small one…read morein Castro Valley (the one I visited), but I just recently drove past their newer Alameda location that looks like a bigger space. The Castro Valley one is super tiny, no indoor seating and really only enough room for about 2-3 people to line up to order for the inside. It's a bit too tight in there for me. They do mostly Asian inspired pastries, mostly using croissant dough in all kinds of creative shapes and sizes. Even though many things don't fit my preference as I'm not big on savory pastries or ones that have meat in them, they do make some attractive and unique looking pastries. So I get it, why people line up for this. But I have tried several sweet type pastries and here are some notes. Custard Tart ($4/5*) Probably one of the best egg/custard tarts I've ever had. This is one of the simpler things in their display case. This is literally a flaky pastry and a well made custard filling. Most everything else in that display case is 2-3 times bigger and much more going on with fillings and decorations. I like simple pastries so this hit on my sensibilities big time. The custard was smooth and not too sweet, very Asian in sweetness. And the best part was the crust, it was so flaky, light and buttery. 10 times better than any egg tart I've had a Chinese or Portuguese bakery. Almond Danish ($7.50/3.5*) This is one of their more elaborate creations, even tho this is somewhat simpler than many other pastries they have. But this name doesn't really correlate with what I tasted, there is a lot more going on. The pastry part is in the shape of a muffin, but the texture is flaky like a croissant, maybe slightly more dense than a croissant. Then there may be a small amount of almond paste in the middle, but there were a lot more of this coffee cream. This was too big for me to eat in one sitting so I split it in half. It was decent but it definitely isn't an Almond Danish. Lol Strawberry Croffle ($5/5*) I love true Belgian/Liege waffles made with a yeasted dough but cooked til crisp in a cast iron waffle press. Not sure if this is Liege style but it carried a lot of the characteristics of one. Crisp from caramelized sugar being cooked in the exterior, nice chew in the center and garnished simply with a strawberry cream. I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cold Brew ($4.25/3.5*) I didn't love it, but it wasn't bad. It tasted better if drunk with one of their pastries. Alone I wouldn't do it again. But as a companion with a pastry, sure. I'll round to a fiver cuz service is usually pretty nice and efficient. And even tho 75% of the things here are too busy and complicated for me, the simple things I have tried, really schmacks. So a fandom has formed.

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    Sold out of everything!

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