kaili is my favorite barista... my mocha tesora is always perfect when she makes it! the staff is always welcoming and very friendly. it's like being part of the family! kudos, philz! read more

Had a great one today! Whoever Care is as written on the label as prepared by, I must commend you because you made a necessary day better and beyond the normal kind of good, the best per say, the ultimate. Could have been the afternoon, could have been the time. I'm pretty sure it was the time because those flavors from those ingredients were crisp, inviting, and fresh like life was put into them. Not work, but warmth with spark and delight. The rush of caffeinated energy stigmatized the experience as a zing of OO or O made me happy, cheerful and excited with joy. Needed it.... Got it.... And sipped it. Strenuously I'm only drinking an excited cup of brew. Lrg Otml Cki w Ot mlk Crmy crm Swt hny icd (dltfl) Grld chz n hm sndwch (tsty ym) Tnk u Hv a grt dy Chrs : ) read more

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I am a fan of Philz Coffee, I often go to the one located in Castro Valley. So, when I came across the one in Fremont, I expected the same level of hospitality and quality of drinks. I had placed an order online for pick up thirty minutes prior and when I showed up, my drink still wasn't ready. I checked in twice and it looks like they had forgotten about and missed my order because it was an online order. I waited another ten minutes and still nothing. I checked in again and someone finally started on my order. Very long wait and frustrating experience. Very disappointing experience. Worst customer service, no urgency. As much as I love and support Philz Coffee, I would not come back to this location. read more

They need to hire more staff- nice ambience no enough staff Expect to Wait thirty minute for 1 drink read more

Great coffee but horrible time management. Every time I place an order through the app and show up for my pick up time, I still end up waiting 20-30 minutes for them to finish. What's the purpose of setting a pickup time if my order won't be ready until 30 minutes later? Very frustrating read more

Tried the breakfast burrito for the first time (egg, cheese, and potato) and it was pretty good--especially with hot sauce. The Honey Haze coffee is a favorite, with the perfect amount of sweetness. While it's not unique to the Fremont location, the staff was very friendly and helpful in sharing their recommendations. Lovely space, and it was fairly empty around 9:45-10am, but started getting much more crowded closer to 11:30-12. read more

Philz Coffee - Green Chile Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

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This Philz is the only one in Fremont, and is in a busy, central location. Gets crowded pretty often but is spacious inside and does have outdoor seating. I find the drinks can be hit or miss here and I've noticed for in store orders, they don't print your ticket with your name and drink on the cup and that makes it hard to find and confirm if that drink is yours, especially since it can be loud in the store as others have mentioned, plus I'm hard of hearing, so this is an accessible thing. Looks like it's only for mobile or app orders, which is pretty weird considering I think they used to do this for in store orders as well. I don't usually get the food here. read more

Was visiting family and they said this place was amazing. I however disagree. Sisters got some signature coffees which they thought were pretty good but nothing special. Got myself the Mission Cold Brew straight black. I've honestly had better drinks out of bottled brands. The interior is nice but it's huge and makes for a very loud and obnoxious environment between the machines, music and 8 conversations going on. Also took a long time to get our drinks and for some reason we were handed lids and basically forced to carefully put them on ourselves. Super confused on why a batista can't put the lids on, especially for the hot coffee's. I've never seen that anywhere else I've been. read more

Recently moved into the area not realizing I was right by a Philz and the service here is great! Came in this morning and was notified by the sweet girl with the piercings and glasses at the front that I qualified for a free drink so that was very nice. I noticed she was super patient and knowledgeable explaining the different drinks to each customer. It was a very welcoming atmosphere here and highly recommended to anyone looking for a new coffee place :) Btw their banana loaf is soooo good! read more

Philz Coffee - M Mission Cold Brew (32 Oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

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Poorly managed Philz! It would be great if management looks into this. Coffee orders are rarely on time. read more

Philz Coffee - It's been 10 minutes past my initial eta of coffee. And it was a initial 20+ minutes wait :( :( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I had their Oatmeal cookie cold brew twice in a row. It's so good. My husband and I really enjoy Philz. The coffee is strong and delicious I love that the barista make us taste our coffee before leaving the counter. The staff are very friendly. This place has few outdoor tables. Tons of tables inside. Plugs are available if you need to work on your computer. Plenty of space for parking. Great place to get your coffee. read more

Philz Coffee - Oatmeal cookie cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

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This is actually my 1st time here. A friend who frequents this place brought me here. I ordered Tesora, it was nice and creamy, there was a earthy subtle taste to it. I liked it but did not find anything to rave about it, hence the 3 stars. Although, this is something I can order again. I would come back though and probably try other offerings. read more

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Convenient location to grab some of their philtered soul coffee beans to go. Also enjoyed classic mint mojitos as well to tackle the rest of the day. Will be there again soon! read more

Worst service/experience ever! Wait times are forever at this location. I don't know why they say expected time pick up when I first ordered at 7:55 and then it was pushed back to 8:05am.. and then when my pick up time hits I see everyone else coming in and out and I've been already waiting for 30minutes I have to ask if I'm ever going to get my drink. I get up and get my drink after my name gets called and the guy says "see ya?!" Rude much. That's why Redwood City location is better read more

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Phil'z is always good. Mission cold brew is hard to beat. We always get a few bottles to take home too. Not a fan of the Turkish, too dark. The wait was a bit longer than normal but... that's because it's so popular. Worth the wait. read more

I really have to complain about the time it takes to make drinks at the Fremont Philz location. Actually it's so bad that I am never coming here again. Three times in this month, I have placed a mobile order with a certain pickup time and had to wait excessively long because it was not ready at the scheduled time. This is a BIG problem. You place a mobile order via Philz app for an 8:05 pickup. Arrive on time. Wait almost 30 minutes and check in with barista who tells you they are delayed due to DoorDash orders, etc. OK? I placed an order and need it or else I will be late. This is very bad experience where you can't even cancel the drink and get a refund. It's absolutely poor customer service to have someone wait so long to get one coffee drink. Peet's coffee which is in the same shopping center whips out drinks so quickly that you would be amazed. I've never had a problem with them and really it makes me wonder why this place runs drinks so slow. Telling my friends and coworkers that all work nearby to NOT come here. read more

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One of my guys from work gave me a $50 so that he could buy a few cups of coffee. The only only catch was that I had to go there and buy it. I went in there with $50, and left with the same $50 bill. Just like me after my wife or daughter raid my wallet, Philz is cashless. I didn't have the app, so I couldn't order online. I ended up buying coffee for the work crew with my credit card because of their cashless policy. The coffee was good. I liked their taste of their coffee. The first time I went there years ago, they gave me a Phil discount and I think I paid cash. No Phil discount this time around. I'll be back with a coworker next time who has a credit card. I understand the cashless policy...but, someone else was supposed to buying. read more

I had the egg bites which were good and a pumpkin latte which was also good. Service is good and employees very nice. I felt the prices were a bit on the high side. 3 coffee's and 2 orders bits and 1 cinnamon roll was around $53 m some change. So yes expensive read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Giving this specific Philz location 3 stars which I feel is a fair rating. We've been supporting this location since they first opened in Fremont and continue to even though we don't live in the area anymore. The service and drinks aren't always consistent. Drinks are sometimes made with love and other times not so much. Same goes for the service. The employees could be awesome one day, terrible another day. The bathroom isn't the cleanest but not terrible. During peak hours, it's difficult to find parking which I understand is no fault of Philz. It's just a busy plaza. I have to say that I still love Philz but this location could use some improvements. During my last visit, I was a bit annoyed because there was who I thought was a customer talking to the only barista making drinks. She was blocking the pick up counter even after multiple customers would excuse themselves to get their drinks including myself. It dawned on me that they were probably friends as they kept talking and talking. We were there in the evening around 7ish and there weren't too many customers but still, don't block the pick up counter. Emily was the barista and she could've asked that person to step aside a bit so she wasn't blocking everyone's way, but she didn't. Emily even seemed annoyed when I asked her for stoppers. She had the audacity to say "what's up?" in a annoying tone like I was bothering her. On top of that, our drinks weren't ready at the time promised (hmm, I wonder why) and we requested for no ice in one of our cold brews because my daughter wanted to save some of her drink to bring to work the next day and she doesn't like it watered down. And of course there was ice and we didn't notice until we were long gone. Made with love?? I think not. Anyway, just needed to vent because it wasn't a good experience. We still love you, Fremont Philz. Hope you take this feedback as opportunity for improvement. read more

philz coffee is always good, service here is fast and the workers are nice. ambiance is hit or miss. sometimes a little loud and too crowded but on a normal weekday most just come to work and with their coworkers during a break. i'd recommend philtered soul read more

Philz Coffee - sticker bench - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I had to wait 40 minutes for two mediocre coffees. I got the mocha tesora and mint mojito but they were just okay. The store wasn't busy and there were a lot more people waiting for their drink than ordering. read more

Love the mint mojito. Service here are excellent. The only negative is that this location is always busy and there are no places to sit. But I will come here because of the mojito. read more

This is the only Philz near me so I decided to come try them out. They have good customer service and it's pretty clean inside. My review is only based on their seasonal drink. As I love me some fall flavor drinks. I ordered their Large Spiced Vanilla Soul. "Creamy Spiced Vanilla Oat Mik, Sweet Sugar, Iced". It's very different to other coffee shops seasonal drinks but not in a bad way. If you like a very spiced forward drink then this is the one for you. However this drink was not to my liking. I'd definitely come back to try something more regular on the menu. But for this drink I'd give it a 5/10. read more

Philz Coffee - Large Spiced Vanilla Soul. Creamy Spiced Vanilla Oat Mik. Sweet Sugar Iced 5/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

Generally good but the last time I had a mint mojito it tasted off. When I opened the lid, I found multiple stems attached to the mint leaves and even a few stems with out mint leaves. The odd tase was from the stems which should be removed from the mint leaves before adding to coffee. read more

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I tried the current seasonal drink, the iced Tiramisu latte from this branch in Fremont, and it was great, i like it very much.

Lots of parking outside and right next to ikes/ indian movie theatre. The inside ambience was welcoming and pleasant. I kept standing patiently in line for 15 mins (i was the only one in line) and still my turn didnt come. They had 3 servers but still everyone kept doing what they were doing and no one even bothered to take the order. Maybe next time i will try ordering ahead or come by only when i have an hour to pick up a coffee from a casual coffee place. I know their coffees are always good but today's review is more about the lack of service :( read more

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It's been over 6 years since I had my first coffee date here with my longtime ex. Besides the awkward memory, I moved on this time by treating myself to their seasonal menu during fall and winter mornings because their lattes are a bit pricey, but it's worth sipping since it's handcrafted. Vanilla Date Delight (Fall Special)- got it in hot with a hint of dates and vanilla; a bit sweet with medium sugar Roasted Chicken & Golden Rice Burrito- good chicken, but the burrito was small as McDonald's breakfast and a bit expensive Winter Bliss (Winter Special)- this one warmed my soul with its hot Ghiradelli mocha with a hint of cinnamon spice. Best to drink it with light sugar so I don't crash later in the afternoon Turkey Sausage Sandwich: It's cheesy with a thick turkey patty. It's more like a healthier version of McDonald's Sausage muffin with much more protein. It's best to eat it right away. I prefer ordering in person since I only order something through an app or Doordash. It usually takes over 5 minutes to wait for a cup of latte. Then another 5 minutes for the food to come out. It would be nice to serve both at the same time, but the baristas have to make a lot of coffee for online and in-person orders. The tables behind the bench need some TLC since it has crumbs from previous customers. The cafe inside is a bit noisy to read and study, but the outdoor seats are more quiet. read more

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This is my go to place for a cup of hot coffee. Nothing beats their coffee, yet . What more can I say? There are places with really good lattes, cappuccino, etc. Philz only serve coffee, and their coffee is by far the most aromatic. read more

Please don't go here if you're expecting a quick coffee stop. Maybe I've just had bad luck, but the last three times I've ordered from this Fremont location, my drinks have taken 30-45 minutes, even in the middle of the day (around 1-3 PM). The ETA in the app is totally inaccurate, always saying 10-15 minutes, but it's never even close. To be fair, the baristas are friendly, but they're constantly chatting with each other and socializing behind the counter, and it's honestly hard to get their attention sometimes. When you've already been waiting half an hour for a simple coffee, that makes it even more frustrating. The drinks themselves are fine, but the long waits, inaccurate ETAs, and lack of urgency from the staff make the whole experience not worth it. If you're in a hurry or just want a quick caffeine fix, I'd go somewhere else. read more

I got their seasonal blueberry drink during the spring and it was so good. The workers were nice, and despite the massive amount of orders, they were getting through them pretty quickly. There is a moderate amount of seating now, but considering how many people are always there it's usually hard to find a place to sit. The couch is super comfy though. read more

Philz Coffee - Blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

I love the vibe. I love the coffee here my favorite is the ice cream rosé only because I can't get it anywhere else. I do think that there's a lot of indoor seating and this would be a cool place to study our work. The music is not too loud and it's a good working environment. I usually come in the morning before work so it's quite pretty quiet. I'm not sure what the environment feels like in the afternoon. The staff is super nice and they're great with giving recommendations and what to get--that's how I found out about the iced coffee rosé and it's one of my favorite coffee drinks right now. I was able to get my order in less than five minutes of ordering. read more

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Maybe the staffs should spend less time being so chatty and more time making good coffee. I waited 20 mins and got a luke warm cup of joe, kinda of gross. read more

mocha tesora bomb I like their chile burrito, too great place to work at and great plaza but parking can sometimes be tough since it's so busy with a lot of other stores in the plaza too read more

Philz Coffee is the iconic coffee shop that I discovered in college, when I didn't really drink coffee. My fist foray into the coffee world was their legendary Mint Mojito. Walking into the Union City location, the familiar aroma of freshly ground beans and the bustling atmosphere instantly brought me back to those days. The baristas, though different people, were just as friendly and engaging. I eagerly ordered my go-to: the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. Unfortunately, the Mint Mojito didn't quite live up to my nostalgia. While the signature muddled mint was there, the coffee tasted watered down and diluted. There wasn't a strong cream taste nor a coffee taste. It was just... meh. To be fair though, it had been over 5 years since I've had it. Maybe things have changed? Or maybe I've changed. read more

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One of my many spots to visit whenever im in San Jose, great coffee and they give you alot for the pricepoint. Service is good. Although there's always a long wait since they are very popular. Great ambiance, people come to Chill, work, and hossip over good coffee. Try it next time youre in the area read more

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I'm done with Philz, esp this location. I use the mobile app to order ahead. Today it's a simple pour over and a burrito. 35 min of lead time seems excessive, but fine, I'll wait until that time. However, every time I go there, they exceed the quoted time. It should not take nearly 40 min to get a pour over (not even a mixed coffee drink) and a burrito zapped in the oven. Ain't nobody got time for that!! I get to my office and open my 40 min wait time burrito to see a tiny, shriveled burrito that looks far from appetizing. At this wait time and cost, it's so not worth it. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fremont, California

The service is chaotic and there is absolutely no order to when the drinks are out. The baristas just shout random drinks from the counter and expect you to know whose order is being called out. Coffee is good but please change your horrendous system. read more

I have been going to this Philz for years! I cant believe I havent made a review. Been through it here since their early grand opening days, to Covid mobile orders, to now back to normal but no longer ordering at the baristas. Still nonetheless the same great quality coffee and nicest people ever. My recs: -Iced coffee rose -Mint Mojito -philtered soul -oatmeal cookie (NEW/SEASONAL!) At this location there's a ton of space to work but it definitely gets filled up quickly around mid-day. Outlets are a little sparse too so keep that in mind. Overall one of my go-to Philz and coffee spots in general! read more

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I understand when coffee fanatics mention that Philz isn't great for "real coffee". I love sweet and creamy drinks (not a strong coffee drinker) so I love some of their signature drinks where the coffee doesn't come through as much! I feel like their menu is diverse enough for coffee and non-coffee drinkers to find a drink they'll enjoy. Make sure you order in advance on the app! The time it says it'll be ready is impressively accurate. It's always done at the exact time it says it will be which makes plan What I've tried: - Mint Mojito: 9/10. This drink is pretty good even though I'm not a huge Mint person. I take out all the mint leaves as soon as I get my drink so just the barely subtle mint flavor is perfect for me. If I leave the mint in there, it's way too bitter. - Rosé: 8/10 it tastes a bit more bitter, but the rose flavoring tastes natural and not syrupy. I enjoyed it! - Honey Haze: 8/10 I thought this drink was great as well! I love a sweet drink so this was perfect for me. However, my husband ordered this drink a different time and it wasn't as sweet as the one I originally had. - Oatmeal cookie 3/10 - this was not for me. It was extremely bold in coffee flavor and didn't taste like the sweet treat it sounded like read more

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Two employees deep in conversation while lots of people waited on their drinks. Terrible customer service and way too long a wait time.