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.

I am not too much of a fan of their drinks, but the vibe and service made up for it. The young…read moretech company feel. Sharp and friendly workers. For the iced latte, shouldn't the milk go in after the espresso? Since it was the other way, the espresso was mainly on top and needed to be stirred. Seeing the workers, I know this part is thought out so just asking. Blackberry latte had a hint of blackberry which was nice. Not overwhelming. There is no waiting area after you order. You just kind of stand around somewhere in the store while you dodge people. Will definitely be back to try other items.

Day Visited: Saturday @ 12:15 PM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Parking lot (small, so get here early enough to get a good parking spot) Ordered: BlackBerry Toasted Coconut Latte & Washed Sidra Pour Over with a Shio Pan The overall ambiance is definitely a clean, modern aesthetic where the focus on elevated drinks and experience definitely shines. The two drinks we got are perfectly balanced, with the blackberry milk perfectly blending with the toasted coconut and the espresso adding a warm depth to the drink. The iced sidra pour over complimented well the fruit and floral notes of the coffee, with the peach and strawberry shining through with each sip. The line to this place definitely gets long, so show up and be prepared to wait for some good coffee!

Arisan has been on my list to try for a while. Usually when I am in the area, there's a line -…read moreespecially on weekends. Anywho, I came here one afternoon weekday and got a Pandan green milk tea and a corn choux pastry. It was my first time having a Pandan green milk tea, it was pretty good. The corn choux pastry was also something new for me as I've never had a corn flavored one before. Very good. Overall, will be back to try their other drinks as I heard their matcha is good as well as their salted egg cake.

The paper menu seems cheap, highly recommend they blow it up on a screen…read more Also, I don't think I need a number marker if I'm ordering to-go.

Amazing coffee place! The espresso was smooth and perfectly balanced (not bitter or acidic). Plus…read morethe flavor syrups are perfectly balanced in the latte. I tried the Honey Black Sesame Latte, and while I wasn't sure I would like it, I ended up loving it! The flavor was super delicious, and went really well with the espresso flavor. We also ordered the avocado toast which is made on a Japanese milk bread slice. The seasoning toppings were super interesting and yummy, just maybe would have liked a bit more of the toppings personally. I really liked the larger menu of super unique drinks and definitely will be coming back to try a couple more that caught my eye! People are super nice and even though it's busy (for a good reason) there is plenty of parking and places to sit indoors and some outdoors.

I was craving an affogato on a rainy day and Coffee & Water Lab totally hit the spot. The place is…read morereally cute -- I walked in to a lot of people on their laptops, so it definitely has that cozy work-friendly cafe vibe. The drink itself was great! My only complaint is that it came in a very small cup. The price is pretty standard for the Bay Area, but for the size, I was a little disappointed in the value. When you're craving an affogato, you want more than a few spoonfuls! Small cup aside, the quality was there. Perfect rainy day spot.

First thing to know about The Orange Tabby: it's zero waste. What that means is bring your own cup!…read moreThey also have options for purchasing mason jars or their glass can cup with a bamboo lid. Now that that's done, their matcha is really good. REALLY GOOD. I appreciate them being plant based as I am a lactose intolerant girlie. The strawberry matcha is the perfect sweetness for me and I really enjoyed it, wishing that it came in a size 10x bigger. When you walk in, you might miss it. There are a few businesses in there and The Orange Tabby is elevated and is a small counter. My first time coming, it was closed (Wednesdays) but it prepared me for coming back because I knew exactly where it was. The inside of the building was very nice and clean as was The Orange Tabby. I ordered online, letting them know I was bringing my own cups. It didn't save time in the aspect where they had to wait for my cups to make it, but I was able to pay and just come in and drop off my cups to them. The girls working were super nice and friendly. I will definitely be back!

I came here today for the Summer Market they were hosting. I love their sustainability model! As…read moresomeone who's not a fan of single-use plastics and prefers glass, it's great to see them rewarding customers for bringing their own cups. The inside is small and was very crowded since they had several vendors set up inside. It was a bit claustrophobic. I think it would've been helpful if the volunteers managed the crowd and organized the lines a bit better. On the bright side, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I tried the summer special, Mango Creamsicle Matcha, with 50% sweetness. The matcha was delicious, the flavor really came through. I love matcha so I'm glad it wasn't weak. That said, I felt like the mango flavor was too subtle. I'm not sure if it's because I adjusted the sweetness but I could barely taste the mango so it didn't give mango creamsicle vibes. I still enjoyed the drink though. I would like to come back when it's less crowded to explore the market and try more drinks without the crowds.

Love the unique flavors Aroma offers…read more Ordering at a kiosk and picking up at the front cashier within just 10 minutes amidst heavy foot traffic. First time around, I went ahead and ordered their pandan matcha. Yum! This masterpiece is served with pandan cold foam and toasted coconut flakes. Ordered it regular sweet, less ice, with oat milk. Very balanced flavor. Loved it. Would definitely try their other flavor offerings. :)

Got their banana matcha with extra cream, less ice. Was super excited as I hadn't had anything…read morematcha in months. After 10 mins I got my drink and it looked nothing like the pictures in comparison. The "extra" banana cream I got ended up being less than what I'm seeing in photos on yelp from other customers. The band of cream was about the size of my pinky. I get that less ice =/= more drink added, that's completely normal. But even with LESS ice, 60% of my cup was ice :(. I finished it in 8 sips. For $8, a dollar a sip. In this economy ?!? I got robbed. Next time I'll stick to Izumi or soyful. My friend got the jasmine matcha, no changes and had plenty to drink still long after I finished mine. I went for the creamy MT from soyful after to drown out my sorrows. Unlikely to come back, this was a disappointing experience. Their other drinks seem good though.

I used to come by Dr.ink every morning on my commute and would try all the seasonal coffees as they…read morewere all good. It is a bit on the pricier side, and could argue it's more of a dessert coffee, but they have so much to choose from to fit your need. The workers here are very friendly and are fun fyp talk to. The inside is very clean, with decent amount of seating and places to work/study and take pictures.

Stopped by to study this afternoon and had a pretty nice experience. Parking is a little difficult,…read moreas it is close to a lot of other busy restaurants and businesses, but with a little scouting I managed to lock in a spot. The shop itself is on the small side, with a couple tables for indoor seating and no outdoor seating. The interior boasts a curious modern-industrial vibe that I found pleasant and unique. Though I was lucky enough to grab a good spot, this isn't a prime study location--there aren't many outlets, they close at 5 (so not ideal for 9-to-5ers) and the seating is a little limited. That said, there is free WiFi and bathroom access, so if you have a well-charged laptop and a bit of luck, it's not a bad pick. Their offerings include a mid-sized array of espresso-based and tea-based drinks alongside a small selection of pastries. Though the pastries looked decent, I abstained in favor of the black sesame latte, which I liked a lot. The black sesame cream top is very delicious, though once it settles into the drink it can get a bit grainy with the coarser bits of black sesame. I really liked that it wasn't too sweet, but I wish the espresso was stronger. The drinks are on the somewhat pricier side at $7-$8 (though it feels as though I'm seeing this price range very often these days), and I feel that it is just on the cusp of being a little too much for what I am getting. While the drinks are fun and pretty good, the coffee itself doesn't stand out a ton. I definitely need to try more drinks to form a more cohesive opinion, though. Overall, it's a pretty solid spot, and they offer a fun array of some more standard café offerings alongside some unique signature and special crafted drinks. They did get my name wrong (even after I spelled it out for them), but other than that, the service was friendly and fast. I'll definitely swing by again if I can find the time.

It's been a while to visit chromatic! Came to grab a coffee and we ended up getting some sweets too…read more:) I loved their new setting and interior! They have plenty chairs and tables. They decorated well with their merchandise and beans. Loved that they explained the coffee bean processing types so that people can see and learn. As usual, all of their baristas are so knowledgeable, kind, they make good coffee :) I got my usual cappuccino with oatmilk today. Definitely will come back to study and enjoy their other coffee!

We tried Chromatic Coffee and I got the Bonus Cup mostly because I didn't know what it was, but it…read moresounded interesting. The staff described it as cold brew with milk and sweetener, which was helpful, but it ended up being way too sweet for me. That might just be how it's supposed to be though, and probably my fault for not choosing something that better reflects their coffee. The space itself is pretty large, with a good amount of seating inside and a few tables outside. There's also a decent amount of parking, and it's in a shared building with a brewery and other businesses. It has a bit of an unfinished warehouse vibe, which honestly makes sense for a coffee roaster. Only real inconvenience was that the restroom is locked, which feels a little odd for such a large coffee shop. Overall I'd still come back, but next time I'll definitely try an espresso based drink instead.