My first time at this coffee shop and glad I stopped by! They have delicious specialty coffee!…read more The place is clean and plenty of seating. The staff are super friendly! This will be my "go to" coffee in Concord, CA It's funny how I have been in the area many times and never saw this place. It was recommended to us by our son and daughter in-law who was visiting. I will be back soon!

I was nextsoor having lunch, already saw this coffee shop the last time I was there…read more Wanted to try their coffee and americano . Also brought decaf beans. The dripped coffee tasted really good, strong coffee taste. The Iced Americano was great too, a slight tad of sour yet good. $21 for the bag of beans, pretty good. Will come again staff and baristas were friendly. Nice store, good for hanging out, working or just enjoying the day. Clean too. Parking was easy.

Great French pastry bakery. The cloud donuts were delicious , the filling is light and flavorful…read more The macrons were amazing and so were the florentines. Some hot food variety, the breakfast sandwiches looked good. I didn't try them yet. Cakes look great as well, give them a try if you are in the pleasant hill, pacheco area.

Baguettes were great! Going to come back and try some savory pastries soon! Then some sweet ones!…read more Ambiance was nice and the staff were friendly.

Rooted is hands down the best coffee shop in the area and I love coming here! My favorite order is…read moreany latte and the Oh mega donut, and my kid love, loves the "healthy" donuts too. There's no official indoor seating but we love sitting out on the covered patio. The vibes are always so pleasant. They're always coming out with new flavors, and everything we've tried has been delicious. The avocado toast is amazing, the green goddess is a favorite, and I love their chickpea salad to go too. The employees are always happy to see you and so friendly, and the other people you run into there are just as nice. They even have little toys for the kids, which is such a nice touch, especially in the weekends when the waits are longer (pro-tip: order online before going). Just a happy place to go for delicious coffee and food. Definitely a treat!

I used to come here alll the time. Ordering online is super easy!…read more My go to is a maple matcha latte. Creamy, flavorful and delicious. Staff is so sweet and friendly! This is one of my favorite weekend spots in the summer since it is only outside seating. Seating is shaded which is great! Parking is also pretty good on a normal day!

Great services and the test was unique and good location enough parking spot…read more Clean placr

Terrible customer service! While our hot drinks were prepared fairly quickly, I had to ask about my…read morepastry order after waiting for it. When I asked the employee--who appeared to be responsible for reheating the baked goods--about my order, he seemed visibly annoyed that I even asked. He eventually prepared my pastry, but instead of calling my name, he deliberately set it aside in the corner, then prepared another customer's order and called their name while mine was still sitting there. I had to ask for my order a third time before it was finally handed it to me. What a complete waste of time and such an unpleasant experience. If you don't like your job, fucking quit--but don't take your frustration out on customers who are simply waiting for the order they paid for. I will never go back to this location.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. The drinks are so delicious. Not too strong, not too milky. The seasonal menu is…read morea must -- the orange coconut latte (iced) is top-tier. The food is amazing. Everyone is so nice. Clean and beautiful space. VISIT!

Order takers extremely well informed, and c1 other @ Bar for making and design of Vanilla bran…read moreLatte w Oatmilk, plus for housemate flavored syrups and seasonal flavors. Also 1st tested hard-core plain Capp for full flavor w extra shots to begin. Whole milk btw on that one, 1st. Had to get the Sourdough. Yes sourdough Cinnamon roll. Another item baked there is also made w same S-dough! Only one other place in The City [$F] we ever had Soutdough starters coughed Cinnamon roll. Also for us serious Tea Toddler's [not children-even though they have a play area by a ouch nice couch for them, wide afe' I will say] LOOSE LEAF Abound including a white blend and also a green here! They also make their Chai after brewing couple days for full flavour, rich w Almond milk i added for Latte and their concentrate right behind the counter didpensinle-ready to go! No box concentrate here, yay, ff Finally not easy to find, just as string as Chico Chai, but self blended inhouse.Nice Done Koun. People engage and weekend morning business hits but later. So get ready for a wait when it's coffee time before church across the street. Welcoming staff.and knowledgeable also. Reminds me of Unkling's in Plessantion but smaller scale and no safe, hah. But Artisan coffee it is. No in-house roast e r seen though. Earthy flavors but did not see what or who's beans they are. Could be fremont's own Devout roaster but string alike Equater that French cafe' Maison Benoit uses. Next trip we will inquire! So many photos [repeat ] of Koun I'm just submitting Baristas work of two animals. Willing to return uphill east east WCreek almost Concord/Clayton area. Beau Redwoods out front, easy to pass hard to see by Kaiser offices in business older park.

This was probably one of the most modern and chic coffee shops I've ever been to -- and I can't…read morebelieve I slept on it until now! It's amazing how this place has grown, and I'm glad to see what they've done over the years. Their roastery is based in Oakland, but they have started to branch out to Contra Costa and other areas of Alameda County, which I have found quite surprising. I decided that trying their newest store out in Walnut Creek would do it justice -- and indeed, it tastes just like the one I tried in Oakland -- vibes, coffee drink, and pastry, everything with it's local taste. I got an easy vanilla latte -- and a butter croissant. Both tasted just as yummy as they say in other foodies' reviews. The only downside is the guest patio next to their stop -- I wasn't even sure if I was even allowed to sit there. I wish they could have made it clearer for other patrons so that they wouldn't get confused like I did.

Good coffee if you're in the area. Strong coffee taste ,…read moregood sweetness level but a little too milky for a 12oz iced coffee. I wouldn't say it's excellent coffee but it's still good if you know what I mean, it's an 8/10 for me. Ample space to do work, with couches and some chairs.

Small cafe inside the Barnes and Noble at the Veranda shopping mall in Concord…read more My teen and I stopped by earlier this week, so I could get a matcha latte and she could browse. My drink was ready in minutes and was fine. Enjoyed looking at some classic books displayed nearby while I sipped it. Happy to return.

Nice selection of snacks and they have a Starbucks! They do have a limited menu and run out of…read moreitems like many Starbucks at the moment though. They're pretty fast and the longest I've seen the line was one person. I've had occasions where there were no employees behind bar and the wait for that is less than two minutes.

I originally went out looking for a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and Googled "good breakfast…read morenear me." This spot came up, and although my wife and I have driven past it many times, we've never stopped in. Today, I decided to finally give it a try. After looking through the Google photos, I changed my mind and ordered a breakfast plate instead of a sandwich. Parking was a little challenging. I arrived around 11:00 a.m. and had to circle the block a few times before finding a spot directly in front of the diner. When I walked in, I wasn't sure whether I should seat myself or wait to be seated. All of the waitresses appeared busy, so I stood near the entrance. Once she was available, Marianna greeted me. Initially, I wasn't a fan of being asked whether I was picking up food rather than whether I was dining in or taking out, but I quickly realized they may be accustomed to regular customers who already know the process. Since it was my first visit, I explained that I wasn't sure if I should seat myself. Personally, I think a sign near the entrance would be helpful for first-time guests. Since I was dining alone, I chose a seat at the counter and ordered the Sugar Plum Special with cheese grits and sourdough toast. While waiting for my food, I noticed something that concerned me. The staff did not appear to be wearing gloves, and I observed food being handled after touching various surfaces, including condiments, plates, glasses, and trash areas. While I understand that food service relies heavily on proper handwashing practices, I personally felt uncomfortable watching bread being handled directly by hand. I requested that my toast be handled with a utensil instead, and my request was accommodated without issue. When my food arrived, my eggs were cooked exactly as requested--scrambled hard--and the bacon was perfectly crispy. The bacon was a little saltier than I personally prefer, but that's more about my taste than the preparation. Overall, both items were flavorful. Now, let's talk about the grits. I come from a strong Southern background, and we take our grits seriously. The presentation was fantastic. The butter melting on top and the cheese looked absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, the texture wasn't there on the first serving. The grits were noticeably gritty and undercooked. After a couple of bites, I sent them back and requested they be cooked a bit longer. One of the waitresses explained that customers typically need to request the grits "well done." That was surprising to me because I've always believed grits should naturally be cooked until smooth and creamy. In my opinion, that's how they're meant to be served. Thankfully, the second batch was much better. While they still could have been stirred a bit more, the texture improved significantly and was much closer to what I expected. I also want to recognize Marianna for her excellent service. She was accommodating, attentive, and handled my concerns professionally throughout the meal. Overall, I would return. The restaurant has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and an old-school diner feel that is becoming harder to find these days. It reminded me of the kind of place you'd visit after church on a Sunday morning or somewhere you'd go with your grandparents for a comforting home-cooked meal. While there were a few areas that could be improved, the welcoming environment and friendly service left a positive impression on me.

This place is a real deal diner with good food , friendly and efficient servers and the best…read morecountry potatoes.

The coffee is very good. I like it served piping hot. If it given to me not piping hot that it…read morepractically scalds my tongue then I give the coffee shop an automatic "F" for flunky barista. The barista is still yelling at the paying customers. I was yelled at last week. Maybe the barista needs to get own hearing check and may need a hearing aid? The owner could try purchase a roll of sticky grey 3 inch wide tape that is so sticky it will stay in place until the tape is removed as a form of behavior modification. The barista was incredibly rude and quite nasty tempered. I was polite. I wasn't screaming at the barista there at all. I would encourage every patron start the day off teaching the barista a lesson that may change the barista into be a little more appropriate. The barista is to experience a 6 month restriction or the owner to fire the barista outright. The best way, place the barista on restriction and restrict the tips to one copper penny and not any other money, coins or dollars to be the tip. From now on the only tip paid to the barista is just 1 copper penny. The ambiance needs working on inside barrelista coffee house.

Came in on a Wednesday morning and tried the June Bug seasonal drink, which was an iced blackberry…read morelatte. It was pretty good! I wasn't sure how I'd like the fruit with espresso, but it worked really well. There were chunks of blackberry, and the flavor really came through. They also have a small selection of pastries, but I didn't try any this time. And they sell stickers! Service was okay, not really friendly.

Got two Sub Club sandwiches on an everything bagel and a poppy seed bagel, and they did not…read moredisappoint! The portions are massive these are true SANDWICHES loaded with fresh ingredients. They're incredibly generous with the fillings, so you definitely get your money's worth. They can get super busy, so be prepared to be a little patient. It's a family-run business, and they're working hard to serve what I honestly think are the best bagels and sandwiches in the Pleasant Hill area. Well worth the wait!

Decent local bagel cafe. Parking can be tricky if the lot is full. But there's limited street…read moreparking as well. Visited on a weekend morning and arrived just in time. Shortly after the line was out of the door. Tried the artichoke and spinach bagel with sausage egg and cheese ($8.88). You can see them making the sandwiches using a toaster, and microwave. The sandwich it was piping hot (temperature). Cheese was super melted and gooey, eggs the texture reminded me of powdered. The sandwich was cut in half and could've easily been shared by two. The spinach and artichoke bagel was delish! It's a quick spot to stop by and grab a sando or snack.