I tried the tieguanyin tea latte with light ice and 50% sugar and it was pretty good! I was a…read morelittle disappointed that the pure boba topping was sold out so I went with the next best thing which was the boba and pearl topping; it was okay. Still, the drink was refreshing and not watered down. Ordered online and picked it up pretty soon after so that my friends and I can continue shopping, appreciate the convenience there.

Milk tea was average; I would've liked a stronger tea flavor. Boba was great chewy texture but…read morepretty flavorless. I would maybe go again if it was a super hot day, and I was craving something to drink at the mall, but probably get it with grass jelly.

When downtown Palo Alto took their affogato off the menu, I couldn't find anything at Blue Bottle…read moreCoffee in Palo Alto and San Jose that really stood out. But, I decided to try it again in case they had anything new. I had their Caffe Mocha made with their ganache chocolate. Interesting taste. Not bad. It was filled to the top before I remembered to take a picture. The brown butter blondie wasn't overly sweet. Service was okay. We ordered from the cashier and 2 of the 3 baristas disappeared so it took a few minutes. It was a bit busy. Seating on the inside against the wall and the 4 tables outside had a good turn around. I missed the affogato on the menu so I will have something to try next time I'm here.

My friends and I stopped in at Blue Bottle to take a caffeine break during our shopping trip at…read moreStanford Shopping Center. The coffee shop was packed, even in the late afternoon, but we waited because we didn't see too many other coffee shops in the mall. Despite the long line, the baristas were upbeat and kept the line moving. In the mood for something refreshing, I ordered the NOLA cold brew with cinnamon and honey. My cold brew was prepared immediately, but my friends had to wait 15+ minutes for their Shakerados. The NOLA cold brew was sweet and refreshing - the light cinnamon and honey added just the right amount of sweetness to the smooth cold brew. We took our drinks to go, since we still had plenty of shopping to do!

Verve Coffee Roasters is a solid spot for coffee in downtown Palo Alto. There was a long line when…read moreI visited, but it moved pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, and the café has a lively, bustling atmosphere. It can get pretty crowded, so I'd say it's better for catching up with friends than trying to get work done. The coffee is consistently high quality, which is why I keep coming back. If you're looking for a reliable coffee shop with great drinks and a vibrant atmosphere, Verve is definitely worth checking out.

Wow. Great location, beautiful shop with plenty of outdoor seating. These guys make a nice…read morecappuccino, which is my usual measuring stick for a good cup of coffee. Nice beans. Good artistry pulling it all together. Today though, I strayed from the usual cappu and tried their mocha. Damn. May possibly be a top 3 mocha in my life. As you'd expect, the base espresso, milk, process, they all matter here; but the key decision here is which chocolate to integrate in. And Verve's chocolate is quite amazing. I hear they make their own chocolate, so to imitate this at home would mean figuring out their in-house recipe. But damn...in the meantime, I'll be back for that mocha.

Rabbit Rabbit Cream is located in a nice shady area of the Stanford Shopping center and is perfect…read morefor a super hot day. You can opt to sit inside, though there are only a few bar stools by the windows though. Or you can choose to sit outside in the public area, with lots of tables and chairs in the shades. The exterior has a cute black and white color palette which is also reflected in the interior decoration. I love their cute ice cream wall and the rabbit shaped window. Lots of cute photo ops if you want. I love how clean and cozy the interior is :)! You have the options to order with a staff or order it yourself at the self-ordering station. My sis and I picked the matcha ice cream floating in jasmine tea and a matcha ice cream cone. Our orders came out fast within 2-4 minutes. The Jasmine-matcha float was amazing!!! I never thought Jasmine and matcha could be such a great combination. The only downside was that it was too sweet for my taste. I took a mental note to adjust the sweetness level next time. Overall, it was a nice experience and yes, I'll come back for sure to try other items on the menu.

kyoto matcha latte was !@*#&%*%*@!?…read moreonly cream and .05% matcha. will never come back

Long line, and yet moved fast! Ham and cheese croissant,…read moremocha, muffin and pour over coffee. Beautiful seating area right next to Menlo Park train stop for Caltrain

Away from the busy thoroughfare of El Camino, this modern coffee kiosk is located in a beautiful…read morecourtyard located right across from the Menlo Park CalTrain Station. Outdoor seating is available under the canopy of Sycamore trees and California oak trees in modern cobble stone tile pavers and gravel. I was really excited to try my first coffee flight. The flight was presented by the barista in 4 on shot glasses on a wood tray; starting with a shot of espresso, piccolo, drip filtered coffee and lastly iced filtered coffee. I forget the name of the exact source and blend - although the initial encounter is acidic, a full bodied flavor takes over and lingers in the palette in a beautiful balance. This visit and full experience made my afternoon!!

Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

Cute place that is tucked away behind Drunken Monk izakaya. I came here for a mommy daughter date…read moreday to indulge in some dessert and card games. Decor is cute but sleek, vibes are calm, bar seating by window and a few small tables with seats. Ordering is fast at the kiosk front desk which doesn't seem to have a cashier. Lots of tasty drink options with milk choices and customizable sweetness and ice level - much appreciated! Cakes were delicious and filled with freshly whipped cream. We had the hojicha and biscoff ones. Not incredibly busy - a lot of orders were takeout. Cons: A lot of things were out of stock by 1pm but maybe this is due to Mother's Day. Pricey but the items were high quality. Store is a small footprint with limited utilities (no WiFi, bathroom was temporarily out of order). Parking is very difficult- it's on el Camino so the cars are unforgiving if you're trying to parallel park, and the road parallel by a block is not much better. It has an alley and a very cramped space in the back for a lot. Expect to walk.

Anton at Stanford! What a dream come true for the team there! I have been buying from Anton since…read moreit was small shop without a storefront. The concept brought to the Bay Area by these guys despite the world having other options and places. The Bay Area has Anton. We recently purchased a Hokkaido cake from here, and I can say without a doubt, the taste is unmistakeable. For those of you that have not tried it, they offer little slices as well. But if you bring this to a party or a gathering, be prepared for it to be gobbled up fast. It's great to see this place continue to thrive and level up over the years. I'm happy to support local businesses and Anton's amazing desserts back up their reputation!

Anton is a confectionary store that you can schedule pickups, for same-days or in advance…read more I ordered the seasonal Artisan Macaron, because I'm a sucker for kawaii drawings/designs, and a Hokkaid Milk Crepe Cake Slice, and their in-house Signature Cold-Brew Tea (you can choose between the decaf roasted buckwheat or the mountain oolong; I opted for the latter). It was super convenient that I was able to pick some items up from the Stanford Shopping Center for some sweet treats! Friendly staff, and an easy online ordering process! +Asian desserts and in-house made tea +seamless online ordering

Really solid coffee shop located in the heart of Palo Alto. I went here multiple times, and loved…read moretheir matcha/coffee. The service is always great. The baristas are super nice and accommodating. I highly recommend the pistachio matcha latte. I'm not much of a pistachio lover per se, but this latte was so incredibly good. Not to mention, their iced vanilla latte as well! You can't go wrong with either of those two options.

second visit, came back and tried their matcha latte and Hokkaido cheesecake…read more matcha latte was okay, but it leaned more milky than matcha-forward. if you like a stronger matcha flavor, this might not be the one the Hokkaido cheesecake was a nice addition though; light and creamy, a good pairing with the drink still a cute spot to hang out, but I'd probably explore their other drinks next time