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S3 Coffee Bar

4.5 (1.4k reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids
Good for working

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Maria D.

S3 coffee bar is such a cool spot! I was looking for a local coffee shop but everything closes around 1-2pm. Thankfully, S3 closes at 6pm. I ordered a strawberry matcha and a dirty chai. The staff was sooo lovely they had overflow of drinks so they offered two extra drinks for free. I think it was such a nice gesture rather than tossing the drinks. The drinks are so delicious!!!! The strawberry matcha was my absolute favorite!!! They also have a banana matcha that I can't wait to try! The place is absolutely beautiful. It's quiet, and the decorations are soooo cute!!! Definitely a must visit!!! The bathrooms are clean and spacious. 10/10!!!! Thank you S3!!!

Honey rose latte
Gwyn C.

Great place for an informal business meeting. Love the energy (even partially empty it feels vibrant) and creative offerings. Had a honey rose late and the meeting went well. Think it's a great place to work. Sadly it's just slightly out of my everyday mileage zone given today's gas prices. You must experience this place at least once!!

Anna L.

Such a cute coffee shop! Got their strawberry matcha and vanilla lavender latte. The latte had very subtle lavender taste, it was a bit more vanilla forward. The matcha though, it was really good, and they use ceremonial grade matcha. The decor is so cute, and a very spacious place if as the have both inside and outdoor seating plus drive through!

Charita A.

This is a very cute coffee spot with some speciality drinks and a few bites. The service was pretty quick and easy. I liked how big it was inside and the creative themeing. My strawberry dream was stronger than I enjoy my coffee but the presentation was on point. My daughter liked Ursula's revenge. The Acai smoothie only comes in one size and it was huge. The breakfast empanada was good. They sold out so we were only able to enjoy one but I would get that again. Its a bit pricier than the average coffee shop but youre paying for ambiance and specialty drinks.

Here's where you drop off your pager and get the coffee out of the little boxes.
Paul D.

Very nice and spacious, not noisy even though busy. When you're both hard of hearing, it matters! We had a very good Capp and a very good chai, with a fresh bagel with cream cheese. It is convenient to Kaiser Vandever if you have a wait for something. Good parking. The counter guy asked if we wanted real cups, which almost never happens, and I really like a real cup so extra points there.

Iced Mexican Mocha
Eliko S.

This coffee bar is cute inside and there are lots of tables placed around the dining area & outside for you to enjoy your drinks & treats. Thee are a few shelves of little goodies for sale such as cards & t-shirts as well. The shop was filled with patrons when I walked in, and it seems to be the kind of place where people like to linger. My iced Mexican Mocha was delicious albeit quite expensive - over $10 with tip. It was a nice change from my usual boring iced Americano though. Service was fine. Nothing super exciting or awful, just meh. I really did enjoy my drink though and the place is pleasant. There's parking in the adjacent lot & they have nice bathrooms. They also have a drive-thru option. Mahalo.

Almond Tea
Yvette G.

Tea was GOOD. I'm huge tea drinker, never had almond tea before but it was SO good. The cafe is cute! Walked from discount tires while I waited. I love that they have light food options. They have outdoor seating too.

Mermaid toast
monica c.

Cute 2D coffee shop with unique drink selections and some foods. I usually come for their seasonal drinks. Always gotta have a sit down inside the shop so I can enjoy the atmosphere. There's a good amount of seatings. Their biscoff latte was my favorite. It's strong too! I have ordered their mermaid toast before because it was pretty-looking. I was expecting a sweet flavor coming from the cream, but it was just regular cream cheese.

Leah S.

Tried this spot for the first time today & was super happy with my coffee - I got an iced rose honey latte. My boyfriend got a chai and wasn't too crazy about it. The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because from the moment we were handed our drinks, all the way up until finishing it at home, the cups they came in leaked pretty bad. I even took the cap off to clean it so it wouldn't drip & it would just leak again anyway. I would return but I really hope they invest in better quality cups - their pricing is pretty average these days, but for paying $16+ for 2 smaller sized coffee, I'd expect a better cup.

siri g.

I love the S3 at this location. I've been here a couple of times now and the staff has always been friendly. The only annoying part is that parking can be a little tricky. It seems to be a very popular drive thru coffee bar eh un explains it. I haven't tried any of their food items yet, but the coffee was fantastic. I also love the cute design details they have on the inside. Its a great spot to sit and study, I'll be back for sure.

Rose Gold 16oz + espresso
Jiansen W.

S3 Coffee Bar is serving iced, hot, caffeinated, and non-caffeinated drinks and all day breakfast food in a spacious Christmas decorated interior and a covered wraparound exterior patio. SERVICE Patrons order and pay up front at the register, take a pager, and return to pick up their order at the counter. DRINK 4/5 Rose Gold Latte 16oz + espresso: Topped with 24K gold glitter, and missing rose petals, rose and honey syrup lightly flavor and highly sweeten this almond beet tea latte. I bought a double shot of espresso to counterbalance the sweetness.

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Grace F.

Right off the bat I was absolutely amazed by the interior of this café. It's fall season and they decorated it with a bunch of pumpkins and very aesthetically pleasing for the fall season. When you walk in, there's a huge menu that you can order from and they give you a buzzer so you know when your food is ready. I love pumpkin flavored drinks so I decided to get the iced pumpkin chai tea latte and it was amazing. It was a little on the sweet side however it was still really good. We also got the pesto chicken melt, which I wish there was a little more chicken, but still tasted great. There's lots of seating and it gets pretty crowded with people studying and doing work my only complaint is that I wish there were more outlets to charge. They also have outdoor seating, which is really nice when it's warm out and there's a cover in case it rains. The café itself was very clean and the tables were all wiped down. The drinks came pretty fast and the service was excellent. Parking here can be a little bit of an issue because it shares a parking lot with the taco place. It is difficult, but I'm sure you'll be able to find parking. There's enough seating inside if you want the café work vibe but for larger groups it might be a little more hard. Overall, I would say this place was really good and I would come back again. It's a little on the pricier side, but it was definitely worth it for the vibe!

Blue Matcha drink. They added some gold glitter/sparkles. (French Vanilla Matcha flavor, way better than Starbucks!!)
Caitlin D.

I had the Iced Honey Rose Latte with Whole Milk as usual but this time I ordered the larger size which I think is 24oz ($8.25). I believe this one comes with three shots rather than 2 shots. Although, it was quite light tasting. It wasn't as strong, more sweet. Next time, I'd order the smaller size which is my usual! The worker was nice and treated me as though it was my first time at the coffee shop. (It wasn't, but she didn't know that). They have large digital screens that show the menu in holiday format. It does flicker a bit, but the font was not too small. Menu was cohesive and easy to follow along. They have delicious avocado toasts here. I have not yet tried their tomato soup and grilled cheese, but it's def on my list for a cozy day!

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Is this place wheelchair accessible?

I'd say yes, they have a disabled parking section and a ramp that takes you up to the doors. But it's a manual door, not automatic. Once you're inside, there's lots of space to move about and chairs can easily be moved to accommodate you.

Charger outlets avail for laptops?

Yes at certain tables

Do they have high chairs?

Yes

Can I get the rainbow latte iced?

The latte art can only be made on a hot drink. However, if you would like a colorful drink iced, you may always order an iced blue or pink matcha or island, they are seasonal drinks that you can still order them off them menu if you check with out… 

Wifi & outlets for customers?

We do have 2 outlets along the bar and free 90 minutes of WiFi.

Can you please open the shop at 6:30am?

Our drive thru is open fat 6:30 am Monday through Friday :) it’s just the inside that’s open at 8:00 am

Do you have a reward system?

Yes, we have toast loyalty and you can sign up at check out with the cashier.

Is the matcha organic?

Our Matcha is organic from Japan :)

What brand is your açai sorbet?

Açai Roots

Is it okay to do work here?

We do have a few tables at the patio with 1 hour limited WiFi. However, we don’t have any outlets at our patio. If you don’t mind not having outlets and doing work at the patio, then you should come. Note: we are in front of the bus station so… 

Who roasts their coffee? Do they offer different varieties?

We roast our coffee in house.

Why does it say they are open at 6:30 am but I just drove by and its not?

Our drive thru is open :) the inside is open for takeout everyday from 8-3. Sorry for the confusion, Yelp won’t let us input multiple opening times, but we did added our special hours on our Banner Message.… 

Do they offer decaf drinks?

Yes, we can make any drink with decaf espresso base

Are all the drinks being served in togo cups because of covid? And if yes, is the presentation still the same?

The presentation is still the same on iced drinks and if you like latte art on our hot lattes, please let the cashier the cashier know and we will not place a lid on your hot drink.

Does this place get real packed for special drinks like the pumpkin latte that will only be sold certain days?

Yes, only this Saturday 10/16, Sunday 10-27, & Halloween Day 10/31. We hope to see you then...

Are rainbow lattes only available on weekends still?

They are available everyday now :)

Did the menu change? I saw blended drinks on some yelp pictures, but was just informed you do not have them.…

Yes, we no longer provide blended drinks on our current menu. We also have seasonal drinks that changes constantly. Unfortunately, we cannot removed any pictures not posted by us. Sorry, for the confusion. You may always check out our current menu… 

Vegan friendly options?

Yes, you can always modify our Avocado toast (no cheese), acai bowl (no drizzles), and we also have dairy free milk options.

Is there an outdoor section? Is this coffee shop dog-friendly?

I've seen some people bring their dogs inside to grab a coffee but I haven't seen anyone stay with them. There is some seating outside but it would only be like two small tables and chairs.… 

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