Venture coffee was on my list to try since a few months and finally have them a visit. It's a…read morespacious location, with easy parking located on the campus of Venture church. Tried their Vanilla Latte with house made syrup and The Vaquero (Mexican mocha equivalent) and both drinks were fantastic. Went back the following weekend, so good! Baristas are super friendly and place has a lovely vibe. It's a hidden gem, check it out

Get a brownie. Thank me later…read more Venture Coffee was a bit of a surprise hit for me for a few reasons. I wasn't expecting it to be part of a church, and I certainly wasn't expecting the entire area to be under construction when I arrived haha. Although it was a little tricky to find the entrance due to that construction, it most certainly was worth it. The latte iced latte I ordered was delicious, the space was beautiful, the seating was ample, and the biggest surprise of the whole experience... the brownie might be one of the best I've eaten in my life. I will certainly be coming back. Can't recommend this spot enough.

Morning Lobby continues to be one of my favorite brunch spots in Almaden, and every visit reminds…read moreme why. The food is consistently delicious, and I honestly haven't been disappointed by anything I've tried. If it's your first time, definitely order one of the sandwiches or the birria burrito--both are absolutely worth it. For drinks, I highly recommend the matcha or the iced Vienna latte. They pair perfectly with the food and are always well made. Even when the café is busy, the service is consistently friendly and efficient. The staff does a great job keeping things moving, and the food usually comes out surprisingly fast. I'll admit it's on the pricier side, but the quality makes it feel worth it. Sometimes you leave thinking, "That was expensive," but then you remember how good everything tasted and can't really complain They've also added an outdoor seating area since my last visit, which is a great addition. The entire café is clean, cute, and has a welcoming atmosphere whether you're grabbing brunch with friends or just stopping in for coffee. Overall, Morning Lobby is still an easy five stars for me. Great food, great drinks, fast service, and a cozy space! I'll definitely keep coming back.

Great breakfast burritos. I asked for the sauce on the side for one of the two burrito we tried…read more Iced Matcha latte is ok. Matcha had more foam and ice than the drink. I would recommended this place for the great flavor in both burritos. The green sauce is good and I did not try the other sauce. Staff was great and did not wait long for our food. Wish they had more than one washrooms. There should be a sink outside to wash hands and not have to wait for the washroom.

One of my go to coffee shops in the Almaden area! A great place for a meet up, to study, or just to…read moregrab a quick quality latte to go. Their specialty includes their vanilla bean latte, waffles, and I also hear their banh mi sandwiches are quite the hit! Really cute set up and aesthetic. Keep in mind it's quite small and may be difficult to find a seat at their busy times so just be prepared for that.

This cafe is in a busy strip mall next to Costco, and could be overlooked if you don't know it's…read morethere. But looking around it looked like a lot of people did know about it-- it was packed busy. I ordered a cappuccino and it was pretty good. They have a good amount of seating and is also spacious. I liked their decor and service was quick too.

Stopped by the Strait Coffee Roasters booth at the farmers market today. Austin, the roaster, is…read morevery friendly and approachable. He specializes in light-roast, single-origin (often rare) beans. He mainly sells bags of coffee but also serves excellent pour-overs--clean cups with fruit-forward notes. The bean selection was fantastic, spanning what he categorizes as Traditional, Rare, and Exceptional varieties. I picked up a bag of Colombia CGLE -- Las Margaritas Gesha Honey (Rare) and had a single-cup pour-over. Delicious, perfectly roasted coffee with tropical fruit flavors and no bitterness or off‑flavors. I'll definitely be back!

Austin at Strait Coffee Roasters is a class act. He is doing the roasting and will brew you a…read moregreat cup of coffee. I've been visiting his booth at the farmers market for about 8 weeks now and I have tried about 5 different coffees. All have been great coffee from his lower end to his higher end beans. I just bought my first bag from him today, and I am looking forward to it after a bit of rest. It was roasted last night, so super fresh. If you haven't tried his coffee yet, stop by, let it cool a bit and sip it black. I promise you'll want to come back for more.

While out shopping, my wife and I came across BLVD Coffee and remembered a friend mentioning it…read morebefore--so I figured, why not give it a try? As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by Enrique, who had such a warm and welcoming demeanor. We took a moment to look over the menu, and he quickly picked up that it was our first time. After we confirmed, he asked about our coffee preferences--strong, sweet, or somewhere in the middle--and walked us through the seasonal menu with some great suggestions. My wife ordered the iced lavender vanilla, and I went with the iced café carmelita. He also asked if we wanted food, so we tried the lemon blueberry loaf and a turkey avocado sandwich. Everything did not disappoint. The drinks were amazing--Enrique absolutely nailed the recommendations--and the turkey avocado sandwich was especially memorable. While our drinks were being made, we had some friendly small talk with the staff, which added to the experience. The overall vibe was great. The team was super friendly and attentive--when a line started forming, other staff jumped in right away to make sure no one was left waiting. I'm really glad we stopped in and gave this place a shot. We'll definitely be back!

Great vibes, good coffee (not too acidic beans), almond croissants were delish!…read more Pros: - Lots of parking in front of the cafe - lots of seating (indoor & outdoor) & different vibes I ordered: - almond croissant: ugh so good! It was flaky, chewy, not too sweet, almonds were burnt. Even after 4 hours, it was perfect. 5/5 stars - $6 - Americano: yea I know, boring but it was good! Acidic but not too much. Would've loved to taste the bean more 4/5 stars - $4.50? Definitely a good work/study cafe on a random weekday

I got Borscht with a friend. BEST soup I've ever had. The cappuccinos are outstanding. The service…read moreis great. And the French inspired pastries are divine. Can't wait to go again

Lele Cakes has consistently poor customer service, and every visit has been disappointing…read more My friend and I were speaking Russian to each other, yet the moment the staff heard us, their attitude noticeably changed. Ironically, the employees speak Russian among themselves. We always order in English, but the service immediately became cold and unfriendly. The café is dirty, the tables are greasy, the seat cushions are stained, and I had to wipe my own table while the staff stood around watching. When I asked why the tables weren't being cleaned, I was given a sour look, as if it were my responsibility. The cakes taste old and stale. I genuinely don't understand why the owner allows her staff to treat customers this way simply because of the language they speak. Personal opinions or biases have no place in customer service.

I'm not a huge boba/milk tea fan so I guess take this as a review from someone with pretty…read moresuperficial knowledge. I tried two drinks, a Vietnamese iced coffee made less sweet and a 3/4 sweet peach... peach something. I forget the name, but the menu is small it's the peach one. Both were fantastic. Definitely on the sweet side but not "this is melted ice cream" sweet like I've had at some places. I'd still probably get the peach one 50% next time. The Vietnamese iced coffee was very intensely flavored, had a great texture, and for whatever reason wasn't as hyper-caffeinated as some I'd had. I've had some Vietnamese coffees that made me feel like I was going to bounce off the walls, this was more mellow. But it still has the strong coffee flavor I'm used to. The peach drink was super refreshing, full of peach flavor, but again the level of sugar wasn't cloying at all. And the little chunks of peach added a nice texture to the experience. Again, not an expert on milk tea/boba, but this was probably some of the best I've had, definitely the best I can remember. Inside the shop is a bit spartan but there's seating for a few groups. You order via a kiosk and then someone brings the drinks out to the counter, so it's a bit impersonal. They take credit cards and the parking lot is a little tight.

A quaint little boba shop tucked into a small plaza. There are two self-service kiosks at the front…read moreto place your order, and the drinks came out fairly quickly. We ordered: - Brûlée Green Milk Tea: 4/5 - Be sure to mix it well, as the brûlée layer sticks thickly to the sides of the cup. It had a nice balance of tea flavor and rich brûlée sweetness. - White Peach Oolong Milk Tea w/ Crystal Boba 4/5 - My drink was initially served without the crystal boba, but the staff quickly provided it on the side in a separate cup. The peach and oolong flavors paired well and tasted refreshing. I'd definitely come back to try some of their other drinks!

One of my favorite spots to come to when in town. It's clean and modern with ample seating. Easy…read morefree parking in the building. The barista/server is always wonderful. She is extremely kind and hard working, and she makes a mean latte! They also have lots of delicious food to choose from and can accommodate lots of dietary restrictions, including gluten and dairy. I've enjoyed the breakfast sandwich (gf df version) and avocado toast. A great spot to work or grab coffee with someone! I've brought my baby/toddler as well and it was good.

The food was wonderful, we had fancy toasts. Tried the…read morestrawberry collagen latte and a banana latte. I enjoyed the banana more. Service was quick and so kind! High ceilings make it a little echoey, but it was nice and easy to have a conversation!