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I was invited to try one of their drinks and their ultimate breakfast sandwich. It was pretty busy at the cafe when I arrived. The employees were very helpful and friendly. I ordered the matcha coco strawberry and the ultimate breakfast sandwich. I would not order the matcha coco strawberry again because the strawberry overpowered the matcha and I couldn't taste the matcha at all in my drink. I would order the ultimate breakfast sandwich again because I love how it satisfied my hunger and it was very filling. It was loud when I first came to the cafe but overtime the volume of the cafe went down.
Came here to try the Pistachio Latte and left not only extremely happy with my drink but thrilled with the Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich as well. Like life changing! The blend of all the flavors hit the spot! Tight squeeze but great ambiance and even better customer service. First and definitely not my last time!
We stopped by Side Characters Coffee around 9am on a Sunday, and it got packed pretty quickly after we arrived. The shop has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere with a really pretty vinyl display, and I really enjoyed the music playing while we were there. I tried the Tokyo Fog ($7.75), black sesame iced latte ($7.75), and yuzu matcha fizz ($7.75). The Tokyo Fog was my favorite! The Earl Grey flavor was pretty strong, and although the matcha cream on top wasn't very strong in matcha flavor, it made the drink really light and creamy. I'd recommend mixing it well for the best drinking experience The black sesame iced latte was also pretty good. I really liked the rich, nutty black sesame paste, and the cream helped mellow out some of the bitter notes. The espresso was bold and strong, and I appreciated that the drink was only lightly sweetened The yuzu matcha fizz was super refreshing, but the matcha wasn't very prominent aside from a few grassy notes. It mostly tasted like sparkling lemon juice to me, so I'd consider this more of a refreshing sipping drink than a matcha-forward one. I also learned that the cafe transforms into a wine bar on Friday and Saturday evenings, which I thought was a really cool concept. There are free Wi-Fi and outlets available, so I could see myself coming back to do some work
3.5/5 Modern vinyl cafe with quick service! I got the iced Pistachio Butter Latte and it was alright; the coffee taste was on the stronger side and not much pistachio flavor coming through. I did enjoy the chunks and the paste though. There's a couple of small tables along with a large community table. I love the Katami vibes with the patterns and wood! Music kinda too loud. I would come back to try their drinks again though!
New cafe on polk serving unique drinks and food options, with vinyl players inside and decent seating. I went on a hot day so it was a bit stuffy inside (no ac) but the vibe inside was chill and they have free wifi, which makes it a great place to work. The menu is pretty big and has fun sounding drinks! I haven't tried a drink yet but the turkey fig sandwich was good and very filling. The service was a bit slow but understandable since there was only one person working. They turn into a wine bar at night, though haven't heard much about the menu.
Super adorable little cafe on Polk St! I really liked the interior, but it was really busy on a Friday afternoon, so we didn't stay for too long. I tried the black sesame latte, and I really liked the black sesame paste at the bottom. It is really pasty, but it wasn't as bitter as I thought it would be which I enjoyed. The coffee wasn't too strong, but I like that because I like my coffees sweet and creamy :p My brother got the Tokyo Fog which was an earl grey tea with matcha cold foam. The earl grey tea was pretty good, but a tad bit too sweet. The matcha foam looked super promising and was pretty good on its own, but once mixed in I couldn't taste the matcha. Super cute shop with aesthetic interior, and I saw many people working on their laptops, but it is a small shop with limited seating & can get loud and busy, so I'm not sure how much work can be accomplished here haha. Regardless, a solid spot for some caffeine :) Worker was super nice too!
On my side quest and made it over to Side Characters! Tried the Coco expresso cream! It was very tasty over ice. Again good music and great services!
Great atmosphere, really friendly service and always a really good time with coffee and specialty coffee matcha drinks. The vide is cool and inviting.
Side Characters was the perfect post pilates stop for a yummy drink and relaxing atmosphere - I'm definitely stopping by again and telling my coworkers about this new spot! I didn't try any of their food but they had a few breakfast sandwiches that looked yummy. See you again soon, Side Characters!
There's a cute new cafe in the city along Polk St! They have a chill setting with vinyls playing and a menu of coffees and breakfast bites. I tried their pistachio latte and while it was a nice cup, I wish the flavors were stronger to actually make it taste like pistachio butter. Service was very nice though!
I really wanted to like this place. Ample seating, a cool soundsystem, and interesting signature drinks. Unfortunately, both drinks we had were mid. The Tokyo Fog tasted watery and there were clumps of unincorporated matcha. The Pistachio Butter Latte lacked flavor, and tasted like a standard latte.
the staff is super friendly and sweet! the cafe has nice vibes to chat and chill at with free wifi and a bathroom, but there aren't that many seats. the black sesame latte ($7.75) had both black sesame paste and cream which made the drink very nutty but they kind of made the latte feel too buttery and overpower the coffee
This place is so yummy. I went on a Sunday with a few friends and it was pretty packed, but we got our drinks within 15 minutes which was not too bad. I got the Tokyo Fog, sweetened Earl grey with match foam and I loved it! It was super delish, I've never had it before and I usually get a matcha foam with coconut water, but this might have swayed me. I would say, they don't make their drinks really sweet, so I got mine extra sweet and it was perfect. My friend got the pistachio butter latte and the espresso is really good. Overall, highly recommend, a good amount of seating and the employees were very nice. Will for sure visit if I am ever in town again! read more
Stopped by here for a place to study since they have a few long benches and tables and wifi available. I ordered the yuzu matcha fizz. The yuzu flavor is refreshing with a nice touch of fizz from the sparkling water. The matcha is not as strong and gets overpowered by the yuzu flavor. The staff is friendly -- they walked the drink to my table as soon as it was ready. Aesthetic interior and a decent place to study. They also food available for purchase (Sandwiches, yogurt). read more
Stopped by Side Characters and really loved the overall vibe. They were spinning vinyl records in the background, which set a super relaxed tone for the space. On weekdays, it functions as a solid hangout with people working remotely, though connecting to the Wi-Fi was definitely a bit tricky. The worker recommended we get the Matcha Coco Strawberry, mentioning it is their most popular drink, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It tasted really good and looked amazing too. Plus, the space turns into a wine bar on the weekends, making it an awesome spot whether you are dropping by for daytime drinks or evening hangs. read more
3 days ago
I was invited to try one of their drinks and their ultimate breakfast sandwich. It was pretty busy at the cafe when I arrived. The employees were very helpful and friendly. I ordered the matcha coco strawberry and the ultimate breakfast sandwich. I would not order the matcha coco strawberry again because the strawberry overpowered the matcha and I couldn't taste the matcha at all in my drink. I would order the ultimate breakfast sandwich again because I love how it satisfied my hunger and it was very filling. It was loud when I first came to the cafe but overtime the volume of the cafe went down. read more
Came here to try the Pistachio Latte and left not only extremely happy with my drink but thrilled with the Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich as well. Like life changing! The blend of all the flavors hit the spot! Tight squeeze but great ambiance and even better customer service. First and definitely not my last time! read more
1 month ago
We stopped by Side Characters Coffee around 9am on a Sunday, and it got packed pretty quickly after we arrived. The shop has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere with a really pretty vinyl display, and I really enjoyed the music playing while we were there. I tried the Tokyo Fog ($7.75), black sesame iced latte ($7.75), and yuzu matcha fizz ($7.75). The Tokyo Fog was my favorite! The Earl Grey flavor was pretty strong, and although the matcha cream on top wasn't very strong in matcha flavor, it made the drink really light and creamy. I'd recommend mixing it well for the best drinking experience The black sesame iced latte was also pretty good. I really liked the rich, nutty black sesame paste, and the cream helped mellow out some of the bitter notes. The espresso was bold and strong, and I appreciated that the drink was only lightly sweetened The yuzu matcha fizz was super refreshing, but the matcha wasn't very prominent aside from a few grassy notes. It mostly tasted like sparkling lemon juice to me, so I'd consider this more of a refreshing sipping drink than a matcha-forward one. I also learned that the cafe transforms into a wine bar on Friday and Saturday evenings, which I thought was a really cool concept. There are free Wi-Fi and outlets available, so I could see myself coming back to do some work read more
3.5/5 Modern vinyl cafe with quick service! I got the iced Pistachio Butter Latte and it was alright; the coffee taste was on the stronger side and not much pistachio flavor coming through. I did enjoy the chunks and the paste though. There's a couple of small tables along with a large community table. I love the Katami vibes with the patterns and wood! Music kinda too loud. I would come back to try their drinks again though! read more
3 months ago
New cafe on polk serving unique drinks and food options, with vinyl players inside and decent seating. I went on a hot day so it was a bit stuffy inside (no ac) but the vibe inside was chill and they have free wifi, which makes it a great place to work. The menu is pretty big and has fun sounding drinks! I haven't tried a drink yet but the turkey fig sandwich was good and very filling. The service was a bit slow but understandable since there was only one person working. They turn into a wine bar at night, though haven't heard much about the menu. read more
Super adorable little cafe on Polk St! I really liked the interior, but it was really busy on a Friday afternoon, so we didn't stay for too long. I tried the black sesame latte, and I really liked the black sesame paste at the bottom. It is really pasty, but it wasn't as bitter as I thought it would be which I enjoyed. The coffee wasn't too strong, but I like that because I like my coffees sweet and creamy :p My brother got the Tokyo Fog which was an earl grey tea with matcha cold foam. The earl grey tea was pretty good, but a tad bit too sweet. The matcha foam looked super promising and was pretty good on its own, but once mixed in I couldn't taste the matcha. Super cute shop with aesthetic interior, and I saw many people working on their laptops, but it is a small shop with limited seating & can get loud and busy, so I'm not sure how much work can be accomplished here haha. Regardless, a solid spot for some caffeine :) Worker was super nice too! read more
5 days ago
On my side quest and made it over to Side Characters! Tried the Coco expresso cream! It was very tasty over ice. Again good music and great services! read more
9 days ago
Great atmosphere, really friendly service and always a really good time with coffee and specialty coffee matcha drinks. The vide is cool and inviting. read more
1 month ago
Side Characters was the perfect post pilates stop for a yummy drink and relaxing atmosphere - I'm definitely stopping by again and telling my coworkers about this new spot! I didn't try any of their food but they had a few breakfast sandwiches that looked yummy. See you again soon, Side Characters! read more
There's a cute new cafe in the city along Polk St! They have a chill setting with vinyls playing and a menu of coffees and breakfast bites. I tried their pistachio latte and while it was a nice cup, I wish the flavors were stronger to actually make it taste like pistachio butter. Service was very nice though! read more
3 months ago
I really wanted to like this place. Ample seating, a cool soundsystem, and interesting signature drinks. Unfortunately, both drinks we had were mid. The Tokyo Fog tasted watery and there were clumps of unincorporated matcha. The Pistachio Butter Latte lacked flavor, and tasted like a standard latte. read more
the staff is super friendly and sweet! the cafe has nice vibes to chat and chill at with free wifi and a bathroom, but there aren't that many seats. the black sesame latte ($7.75) had both black sesame paste and cream which made the drink very nutty but they kind of made the latte feel too buttery and overpower the coffee read more
1 month ago
Pistachio Butter Latte - 4/5 - Pistachio butter tasted pretty good, overall latte was balanced and not too sweet Tokyo Fog - 2/5 - Pretty disappointing. Tasted like water with a hint of earl grey. Matcha cream top couldn't redeem the drink unfortunately. Ambience & service was nice read more
27 days ago
the vibe in here is immaculate- the music they were playing was great, lots of people working on laptops or conversing with friends. the pistachio butter latte was amazing and unlike anything i've tried before! read more
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First time in and loving the pistachio latte! I'm always on the hunt for fun flavors and this was a hit read more
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