Very cute place. It's inside of a shopping plaza parking lot. I live their decoration. It's pretty…read morequick service. The drink is good.

Ken's Coffee Bar operates out of a super cute, tiny cafe truck setup. They have plenty of seating…read moreoutside, a really nice outdoor decor, and a pretty unique menu of lattes. The staff was also super polite and welcoming. That said, the drinks were a bit of a mixed bag. I ordered the orange cardamom latte for myself and a pistachio latte for my husband. The orange cardamom latte was honestly pretty underwhelming. Instead of a bright, zesty citrus note, it came across as purely linear and sour. Mix that sourness with whole milk, and it just didn't taste right or appetizing at all, and the cardamom was way too subtle to save it. On the other hand, the pistachio latte was actually really delicious. The only catch? It didn't taste like pistachio at all. It was very vanilla-forward instead. So while it was a great cup of coffee, missing the actual featured flavor was a bit of a letdown. Great vibe, sweet staff, and nice outdoor seating, but the specialty flavors could definitely use some tweaking.

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 Café has become my go-to place for coffee since I live right around the corner. From…read morethe moment you walk in, they make you feel like family. They always recognize me, greet me with a smile, and provide such warm, genuine customer service every single time. I love coming here either on my own or with friends, sipping on my coffee and taking a moment to start my day off right. It is one of those places that feels welcoming and familiar. Highly recommend!

Morning Lobby is such a cute brunch and coffee spot in San Jose. The space is bright, airy, and…read morevery aesthetic, with soft colors, pretty seating, and both indoor and outdoor areas. It definitely feels like one of those places that's made for catching up with friends over coffee and taking a few photos. We tried the breakfast sandwich, smoked salmon toast, egg toast, matcha, iced coffee, and Vienna latte. Everything was delicious! It does get busy, so I'd recommend coming earlier to avoid the crowd. The food is more on the pretty café brunch side, and the portions aren't huge, but the overall vibe makes it a fun spot for brunch, coffee, and photos.

Spectra is a pretty interesting spot to grab a drink and a bite. The iced coffee was delicious and…read morethe banh mi, too. The only thing that struck me as weird was that the avocado toast was the same price as a much larger banh mi. Not sure why they would be the same price, but either way, the sandwich was tasty and a good deal ‍

I used to go to Spectra a lot, and will say you can't really go wrong with any of their lattes,…read morealthough the Matcha is on the weaker side. The Creamy Mint is also really good! Service has always great, and they get the drinks out relatively fast. One drink I'd recommend NOT getting is the iced Americano. I love iced Americanos and it is usually my go-to drink at cafes, but here it was incredibly sour. I've ordered it here multiple times to give them the benefit of the doubt, but each time it has been sour. If you're looking to sit down and get some work done, definitely come earlier in the morning, because the place gets packed fast around 11am/12pm. There's a lot of foot traffic, especially since Trader Joe's and Costco is right there.

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.

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!

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 absolutely love Lily Cake Cafe! Their meringue roll is hands down my favorite dessert--light,…read moredelicate, and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet. Every bite is amazing. The coffee is always delicious, and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect place to relax or catch up with friends. The staff is friendly, and everything I've tried has been fresh and beautifully made. I highly recommend Lily Cake Cafe to anyone looking for great coffee, wonderful desserts, and a warm, inviting place to spend some time. I'll definitely keep coming back!

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!

We got there at 9 am on a Sat morning. Ordered a cortado, latte, acai bowl, and cinnamon roll…read more Everything came out fast and on point, so we made the mistake of ordering a BAE later (at 9:20 am). BIG mistake. A simple sandwich order at 9:20 is not ready until 9:45. Lesson learned, come at opening time and order all at once. Cortado & latte, 5/5. Hot, smooth, strong. Orchid acai bowl ($14, sub in mango for mulberry, add coconut dust): 5/5. so good. Palmetto superfoods is my go-to in the SJ area for acai bowls, this was better despite not as many topping options. Their bases are smoother and creamier, no ice crystals here. Also liked that the fruit was chopped smaller. BAE sandwich ($12): 4/5. good, but definitely not worth a 25 min wait. Textures, freshness were great, but it was missing salt/pepper & spices. The sauce helped, but still underwhelming given how good it looks. Recommend having salt & pepper packets & a bottle of hot sauce available to customers. Cinnamon roll ($5.75): as a cinnamon roll, 3/5. As a morning bun type thing, 4.5/5. This is a case of mistaken identity. It's got a slight crunch, light sweetness, fluffy (not dense). When I order a cinnamon roll, I'm more expecting decadent dessert-for-breakfast laden with sugar & butter, yknow? Loved their dining area, loved how beautifully presented all items were, loved how everything was served at optimal temperature (hot espresso, thoroughly warmed pastry, etc), loved the variety of menu items (I can get an acai bowl and bf can get a sandwich or pastry). Will definitely return at 9 am sharp on weekends, and not order anything after about 9:10!

Found a new coffee spot near Campbell and had to give it a shot!…read more What immediately caught my attention was the variety of drinks they offer. We're talking ube coffee, avocado coffee, banana condensed milk coffee, plus a whole lineup of matcha drinks. Definitely more creative than your typical neighborhood coffee shop! I went with the ube coffee with almond milk. The ube base was a little too sweet for my taste, but once everything was mixed together, the overall sweetness actually balanced out pretty nicely. The espresso also packs a punch -- you get 2 shots with your coffee order, so no complaints there. ‍ The ambience is definitely a highlight. The space is super cute and spacious, and they even have this mini staircase seating area that would be perfect for hanging out with friends. It also has plenty of room for a work-from-café situation The only downside was the service, which felt a bit slow for my liking. That said, they did give customers a heads-up that half of their espresso machine was under maintenance, so I'll give them some grace on that one! Overall: 3.5/5 Giving them an extra +0.5 just for the ambience because the space is genuinely adorable. I'd definitely come back to try their pastries and açaí bowl next time!

I hate to be so redundant with multiple reviews, but I just continue again, to be so impressed by…read morethe consistency. Another perfect cappuccino. My daughter today had a hot Matcha. She said it was a tad bitter, but I think that's just because the place she normally goes to puts simple syrup in it? We need to ask them their input next time, but she still said it was really good quality and a very generous serving. I also paired my cappuccino with a scone with cranberry raisins. It was pretty good. Ambience is really nice and my daughter even agreed it's one of the nicer settings. However, getting seating is very challenging and parking, I'll be honest, is a nightmare. They don't let you park in most of the residence areas either. (Although I should mention they do have their own lot, it's just very popular :-) With higher prices on everything, including coffee, this is my go to. If I'm going to splurge, I'd rather spend my money here, a local coffee shop that gets it right, every time.

Lookout Coffee in Campbell definitely knows how to make a place look good. The shop is cool,…read moremodern, and has a great atmosphere. The coffee presentation was also beautiful, and I had no complaints about that. But then I saw "Espresso Market Price" on the menu. I'm sorry, but what exactly are we tracking here, the coffee market? I understand market price at a seafood restaurant when you are ordering fresh fish, but for a single shot of espresso, that was a first for me. I ended up paying $5.50 for one single shot of espresso, and the latte was also $5.50. On top of that, I waited about 14 minutes for the espresso and latte. For two coffee drinks, that felt like a long wait. The croissants and some of the other pastries also did not look as fresh as I expected. The atmosphere is great, the presentation is impressive, and the concept is definitely cool. But when I pay $5.50 for a single espresso and have to wait 14 minutes, I expect the overall experience to match the price.