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    Sama Coffee Shop

    4.1 (447 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Cole O.

    As always, first time here so I went with a latte. Super smooth, but the espresso got completely lost in the milk very light, barely there. The Cubano (sugar + espresso) was fine, but the sugar took over the whole drink. I'd probably try a specialty drink next time, and I'm curious what beans they use. Inside is nice and cozy, but I'm not really a sweet drink/dessert person, so I probably wouldn't come back.

    Pistachio Delight
    Teresa G.

    I've always been interested to try this place out and today, I am glad I visited with a friend. The coffee shop is at the corner of 9th and B St. In San Mateo and there is ample parking either on the street or at a nearby public parking lot. There is outdoor seating and adequate seating indoors as well. Interior decor is lovely. It's a great place to sip delicious coffee concoctions, try sweet and savory pastries, and carry on a conversation with friends and family. The ladies behind the counter are helpful and kind. I was going to have the Rose Cardamom Honey Latte but I saw they were advertising Pistachio Delight which sounded delicious- with pistachio butter, creamy Irish butter, sweet maple syrup, bold espresso shots, and smooth milk. My friend ordered a smaller cup yet we both agreed each drop was delicious. We agreed to return soon and try other items on their menu.

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    Audrey C.

    They have a wide variety of pastries and beverages. Prepare to spend around 20-30 minutes here, as it is more of a sit down and drink place. They offer to-go, but i would recommend drinking it for here! I got the lavender fog, and it is so yummy!!

    I've been a customer at Sama Coffee Shop for a while, so I was excited to finally try their pistachio cake. Unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. The cake barely had any pistachio flavor. It didn't even taste like pistachio. The filling had a thick, greasy texture. It felt like I was eating butter, had a bad smell, and left a terrible aftertaste. After one bite, I threw it away because it was so disgusting. For the price, I expected a quality pistachio dessert, but this wasn't it. I don't recommend their cakes at all !!

    Gold Digger
    Janelly D.

    The ambience is nice. It's different if you're trying to explore outside your trendy coffee and go with real cultured coffee the Turkish way. Ordered the biscoff latte, baklava, Turkish coffee 4oz, and the gold digger. 1st time having Turkish coffee and it was STRONG. The gold digger is pretty to capture a photo. The biscoff was the best out of everything else but I didn't love it nor hate it. I did walk out not needing to return though. Expected more "wowness"

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    Mandy D.

    Ambiance is nice inside. Well decorated. I got Sahlab drink. Warm milky orange blossom, cinnamon, pistachio and coconut. It was different and a decent non caffeinated alternative. Probably wouldn't be my go to, but I wanted a non caffeinated drink. As for the service it's pretty non existent. The girls behind the counter didn't really display a welcoming vibe fit for setting. It wasn't very busy during that time but there wasn't much acknowledgment when we ordered.

    Sophia C.

    Out of the many times I've visited DT SM, I'm shocked I haven't visited Sama Coffee Shop! The shop offers a delicious variety of Turkish style coffee and treats. You could even peep through the window to see your coffee warming up on the sand. I ordered a hot Gold Digger and it was unlike any other coffee I've had before. It was a great balance of coffee, spice, and sweet. My partner got the Mango Coffee and it was also a hit- it reminded up of the mango gummies from Ranch 99. It's a vibrant and nicely decorated cafe to work in or catch up with friends. Plenty of seats and tables, right by the windows so you can people watch, too. Parking is on the street and was not difficult to find!

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    Melinda K.

    This is the most luxurious Middle Eastern coffee shop I have been in my life. I was so mesmerized by the gold and dark marble interior. They have a variety of Baklava I didn't know of, including Turkish Delights and milk cakes. I was curious to try their Blueberry Dream, one of the Sama Exclusives, since it looks unique. I even paired the drink with Baklava-Warbat and Manaa'esh to balance the sweetness with saltiness. The Blueberry Dream was a delicious latte with berry sauce and cinnamon. The Baklava-Warbut looked smaller than my palm, but the pistachio filling packed a lot of sweetness. Manaa'esh was okay with the crispy edge and olive oil herb flavor, yet it was difficult to cut with their plastic knife. The baristas were nice. I wish they offered a tray to hold more than a plate and a drink. Overall, I didn't have difficulty concentrating while reading a book since it was mostly quiet and calm, except for the loud background music, the blender, and a few conversations behind the counter. I didn't mind too much as long as their drinks were good, as well as their Wi-Fi. I would come back for another Middle Eastern experience with Turkish coffee and other pastries. You can only park on the street for up to two hours. Plus, it's located a few blocks away from Central Park, where you can walk for digestion.

    Rose Milk Cake, Turkish Coffee, Macchiato
    Anju J.

    We went here for post lunch coffee on a weekday, and were so pleasantly surprised at the quality of the coffee. It's one of those rare places where I had a really strong, delicious and hot macchiato. Couldn't resist getting the rose milk, cake, it was delicious. I'll bring my laptop and stay for a while and enjoy more of their goodies next time ! Decor and seating are really cute too.

    RamonaEliza D.

    Returned to this coffee shop and just like the previous times, it does not disappoint. It has the most luxurious designs and decor. It is very well maintained. the staff are always friendly and accommodating. I love the varieties of both hot and cold drinks with unique flavors on their menu and the varieties of delights and pastries. This time we elected to try their Iraqi tea and masala iced coffee plus the most delicious delicacy. they make and bake them all fresh! The drinks are absolutely refreshing and the pastry is savory delicious! Will definitely keep retunin for more!

    Kunafeh with Cheese
    Honey Z.

    I still haven't tried the Turkish coffee brewed in hot sand, but even the regular latte was excellent, strong and instantly eye-opening. For dessert, I ordered the künefe with cheese, and it was absolutely worth the 20-minute wait. Amazing overall. I'd definitely go back. The entire cafe is covered in golden decor. Love it.

    Blueberry Lemon Parfait Muffin and spinach pastry
    Kelsey S.

    I came to Sama around 11 on a Saturday. It was on the crowded side, but there were still a handful of tables to sit at. The interior is bold and visually striking. It is a nice place for any occasion. There were only two workers, but they were super friendly, despite being busy. I ordered the rose-cardamom honey latte and a spinach pastry. My fiance ordered the biscoff cloud latte and a blueberry muffin. I loved my drink. It was perfectly sweet and flavorful. It also looked super pretty. My pastry was also delicious. The dough was soft and pillowy while the interior was zesty and tangy. My fiance also raved about his drink. It has cookie crumbles on top, which was a nice touch. His muffin was moist and had some cream inside. We sat outside while we ate. There wasn't much foot or car traffic so it was very relaxing. I'd definitely recommend coming here!

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    Annabell C.

    Drinks, food, and service are all nice and I have no complaints . My complaint would be the seating. Most of the high top chairs are missing a foot rest and feel very flimsy, so if you are on the shorter side it is very hard to get into the chair and adjust once you're on it . The rest of the seating is odd because the floor chairs put you way higher than the tables in front of you, so if you are coming with a laptop, book, or to write while you enjoy a coffee or tea -- you will need to bend and hunch over constantly which is very uncomfortable. There is only one area, right across from the coffee bar itself, where there is a normal table-to-chair height and it's usually taken. I wish the seating would change because I like this spot a lot and would come more often if it were more comfortable to sit and spend time there .

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    Great place, so good Coffee. You guys got to try it. This Turkish lady is really good.

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    Ask the Community - Sama Coffee Shop

    Do you have wifi?

    Yes we do offer wifi for our customers

    Do you offer other plant-based milk options beside oat milk?

    Yes we do have other options, we have almond soy and coconut milk beside oat milk.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes we do have vegan options

    Is there seating/space to do work?

    Yes there is a lot of seating space to do work and homework and it's very relaxing and comfortable place.

    Yelp says B st Website says 9th Where is this place?

    It's on the corner of 9th Ave and B Street.

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