went to this coffee shop with my girlfriend, she ordered a lavender vanilla chai and i got a midnight matcha. we then had a horrible night of food poisoning in the worst way imaginable. we both substituted for oat milk so maybe it was the dairy that had gone bad or just someone forgetting to wash their hands, but needless to say it was the only thing we both had that day that made us horribly sick all night and the following next day. we tried calling the next day, not to complain, but to let them know that something might be going on with their products and id hate for them to make anyone else sick and lose customers because i am certainly not coming back after that traumatic experience. unfortunately i was sent to voicemail all day long, so i left a voicemail stating the issue that occurred and to please call me back reassuring the problem would be addressed, but alas no response back. just a heads up before coming here. read more

Really enjoyed my coffee pit stop at this renovated location for a coffee shop. The coffee was wonderful and liked having my foam made well, frothy and thick as it should be. Definitely head back for a coffee and patio time. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Simple & effective - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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When meeting up with some friends we hadn't seen in a while, they mentioned that their favorite coffee shop was about 45 minutes away but well worth it- Slow Bloom! About a year late to the game but wow this coffee shop has really great coffee and a great atmosphere. So excited to support local business and come here! We tried the seasonal drinks, this iced blended PSL and a blueberry (midnight) matcha in the picture, both were really good, but definitely sweet- maybe ask for 1/2 sweet on the matcha (the ice blended PSL is pre-made). There were a ton pour over coffee options which is amazing and rare! The staff were very friendly. On a weekend, a warm one, every single seat inside was taken, but there was a nice number of seats outside in the shade (without outlets). Please note this is a favorite place for students to study so if you want a spot to sit indoors come early! I noticed a lot of customers grabbing their drinks and going. Also they were out of the fresh pastries by the time I got there so not sure how those are/when they usually sell out. All in all, I'd say definitely go, and to the owners of Slow Bloom -please open another shop! People can't get enough of Slow Bloom! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Ice Blended PSL, Iced Pour Over, Iced Blueberry (midnight) matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

On Friday after work I decided to stop by and try this place. I got an Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk. Oh boy was it so good! The flavor was just so perfect. I will absolutely be back. I'm dreaming about that latte right now. I don't know if I would go and sit and drink coffee here though. It's VERY loud. Plus all the seats were taken around 3:30 and no one was looking like they were leaving. Perhaps a different part of the day would look less crowed. Service: 10/10 VERY good considering they were frantically trying to keep up with how busy they were. Wait: Reasonable considering how busy they were! Environment/vibe: Loud, bright, and fresh. Rating: 10/10 read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Ice Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Stumbled upon this cafe when I was in the area. It was super cute inside but really crowded since it was a rainy day. Love the whole vibe of the store it's very cozy and welcoming. I got the lavender vanilla latte which was really yummy and tried one of their pistachio cookies which did not disappoint. If i'm ever back in the area i would definitely stop by! read more

Good place. I wish they had food. But it's super cute. Like doing work here! Staff is super chill!!! Coffee definitely yum! Great atmosphere. read more

This place is really special. Staff are super friendly and talented. I love the strawberry matcha and the espresso with tonic. Food options are usually delightful--like the rose cardamom donut or the fresh croissant. Seating inside and out is nice. I love the garden area too. read more

The coffee was good the food average and only sweets. Has potential to be a fun place to hang out. Add a savory option and maybe a little back ground music and you have a place to hang and drink coffee that comes from a niche roaster. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Front of coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

PSL with non milk cold foam was so good! Definitely a cute spot and service was friendly. My only critique - I saw employee blow his nose and proceeded handling a pour over after without washing his hands. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - PSL with non milk cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

I finally had the chance to stop by to try this place out with a friend this morning. I'm not a coffee drinker so can't comment on that, but I do frequent coffeeshops as a place to sit and do some work on my laptop. The ambience and design of this place is great and I could see myself spending hours here either on their nice outdoor seating area or indoors. I will certainly be returning again and again. read more

The coffee was okay. The place was crowded. Prices were too high for what you get. I would not return. I'm not sure why this place has such high ratings. read more

Went here to study the other day, if you can find a spot in the cafe (it's a little small) it's a great place to read a book. Patio is nice too. Quality coffee here, highly recommend!! read more

From all 5 times I have visited this shop because my girlfriend likes to support small business shops in her town, every single time the baristas/receptionist have all had such bad/negative attitude. Even worse than Starbucks. At least some Starbucks baristas have uplifting or nice attitudes. Every single one these baristas I've encountered have such bad attitudes. I've gone to many small business local coffee shops all over Cali, even up to Utah. Never have I experienced such a bad attitude from baristas like from this place. If you don't want to work there, don't. No one is forcing you to work at that shop. Coffee and mixed drinks taste watered down. I've had there brewed coffee, Mocha, lattes and other drinks and none are worth it. If you would like to to try some very good or good coffee shops in Cali feel free to message me. Edit to respond to owner: My girlfriend and I stand by our review. When we order, different employees have been short/curt. No one from this Cafe has ever tried to interact with us, or even ask how we are (even though the manager claims that they do). ‍ read more

Perfect! Super glad I found this coffee shop! I was sad when Auggies shut down and couldn't get the perfect lavender latte. Slow Bloom is superb! It's located in a remote area of Redlands. Entrance is spacious but limited parking. It seems to be a spot for local students as they seem to take up the space inside. There is outside seating as well though. read more

I would not recommend the pistachio latte, it tastes nothing like pistachio and just pure dye. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Pistachio Latte w/ pistachio foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

I went to the coffee shop this morning (a Friday) right when they opened. I will say it was a great experience off the bat, they opened right on time (if you ever go to coffee shops right when they are supposed to open you know how rare this is) and the two employees there were both very kind and friendly. I decided to try an iced honey cinnamon latte and a coffee cake. The iced honey cinnamon latte was pretty good. It has a stronger honey taste than most other honey cinnamon lattes I have tried. The coffee cake is the real reason I gave this coffee shop a 3 star rating. The coffee cake was tough and chewy, almost to the point where I would call it gummy. read more

A cute little coffee shop that was recommended to me by my sister who goes to UCR. I tried their Tres Leche Latte (cold) and it was pretty taste, the right amount of sweet and strong with that bit of coffee in it. Limited seating but a fair amount, they offer free water where u can get straws. The drink came out fast as well, ordering was a quick as well but my server did not look like she wanted to be there ... definitely will come back when I'm back in Socal though, one bad server won't stop me from that delicious drink. Other than that I recommend to those who are in the area ! read more

The best coffee for MILES around and one of the only true craft/3rd wave/whatever, actually fancy coffee shops in the IE (to my knowledge). Everything on the menu is delicious. I've had mayyybe one or two drinks here that were slightly less amazing than usual, but never a single truly bad drink - and 90% of the time, I'm thrilled. Consistency is big for me in a coffee shop, and these guys have it in spades. So many seasonal offerings and truly unique flavor combinations, locally sourced ingredients, house-made syrups and compotes - artisan products that actually deserve to be called artisan. If you are feeling adventurous, the espresso tonic here blew my mind and introduced me to a whole new way to enjoy coffee (if you can get down with "good" bitterness, which I happen to be a sucker for). Plus it's an employee-owned, pro-labor, pro-diversity business. Everyone who works here is genuinely kind and will go out of their way to give you that A1 experience. Honestly can't think of any places around that make me happier to spend my money. I love you, Slow Bloom! Never change! read more

Amazing coffee and wonderful service They make you feel safe with the vibe and style of the shop while providing a range of choices to choose from I'm definitely going to be coming back read more

Great service, amazing single origin espresso, delicious seasonal drinks. Plus they're union and support the IE PSL, amazing group of people and a great addition to the north side Redlands community. read more

Mean staff. Was sitting outside in 104 degree weather and one of the girls told me I couldn't spray my dog who was with me to keep him cool. Then she told me she was gonna spray these plastic matted and if I didn't move she'd spray me. She was so rude. I can never come here again now and it sucks. I feel so unwelcome there. And they clearly hate people and dogs. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

I've gone to Slow Bloom several times in these past 2 months & my first ever time going, he helped my sister & I. We both immediately felt rushed in ordering & was very vague when we asked him about the new seasonal flavors. The coffee shop is beautiful inside but the staff other than the manager is so unfriendly and rude. I took my fiancé for the first time the other day & he's very sweet and always unbothered but he did ask me "What's that guys problem". He doesn't greet you, he just stares at you with a blank face as if he's bothered, until you order and when we asked if we can have half & half he gave us a look & while preparing our drink. We heard him ask the other barista there "Have you ever been these type of people". I can assure you getting half & half doesn't make you any different. I've been to over 50 coffee shops in my life because I'm simply in love with coffee and the idea of exploring new places and have not gotten anyone as terrible as this guy. If you don't like what you do, simply don't work at a job that requires you to interact with people :) or at least put a fake smile. It's baristas like you that make you have a crappy coffee trip when coffee is suppose to make you happy. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Beautiful Hidden Gem - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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The staff always has an attitude. As someone who has been there many times, not once have they been friendly or kind.

Had a great hot chai and enjoyed it outside on a nice chilly Monday afternoon. Also had a delicious cookie, sorry ate it before I took a photo. Redlands has a lot of great little coffee shops, this is one of the best! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Hot Chai x2 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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My new fave coffee spot Try the Strawberry Daydream cos it's so delicious! Recommendations: Strawberry Daydream with Oat Milk Matcha Tea Latte Chai Tea Latte Service is awesome. Everyone is super nice Would definitely recommend Slow Bloom read more

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My favorite coffee place! They genuinely understand coffee and flavor combinations. Plus everyone is super nice. I live far and drive out occasionally because it is that good. read more

Went with a friend on a Tuesday night and it was pretty packed! The inside is pretty small but luckily we were able to find a seat. I got a carmel latte and it was very delicious. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Excellent espresso!! Order 2 - it's that good!! We've been searching for an espresso spot that has a smooth latte and not too sweet mocha. This is the place. Friendly baristas who know how to pull a shot and welcome customers. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Best strawberry matcha I've had in the ie ! It was super creamy and smooth with the perfect level of sweetness. I tend to prefer sweet drinks but it wasn't overwhelmingly sugary as the matcha flavor still comes through. The inside is pretty small but they have a really cute patio outside perfect for working remotely. The barista who attended me was super helpful as I had originally ordered a regular matcha latte but when I asked how sweet it is she let me know it's unsweetened then showed me the syrups they have and then recommended me the strawberry dream. Overall a great first experience ! I absolutely will be coming back read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Strawberry dream matcha w Oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Visited on a Wednesday afternoon and the place was packed, rightfully so! It was my first visit and the barista with super cool glasses gave me great recommendations. Tried their strawberry matcha and cappuccino. Both were very delicious. Although my cap lacked the proper amount of milk foam, the flavor and mouth feel was still outstanding. Excellent work from the staff. Vibes were also immaculate. The soft yellow glow coming in from the windows was the cherry on top. read more

Delicious coffee especially the Spicy Mocha Cute place too, try it for yourself. Will come back for sure read more

I'm only reviewing their beans and I have two simple things to say about them. 1. The beans are amazing. Top shelf. No better beans in town for sure. About as good as you'll find anywhere. If you care about your beans and you want the best, these are them. 2. There are no prices on these fantastic beans. Nor a price list to be found. And the prices are wildly different. Not inappropriately wild. The price differences are appropriate for the product. But this makes for a consistently awkward and frustrating purchasing experience. Know you want the cheapest? Grab the Arm in Arm. You're safe. In the mood for something new? Good luck! Their cheapest is $18 or so. But their other roasts might be $23. Maybe $25. Maybe $28. Sometimes over $30! So what do you do? Do you ask? There's almost always a line. Do you risk it? It is no fun to look cheap. $29 you say? Oh. Well. This is awkward, but .... No one likes to sound poor. Or stingy. And the workers (who are unfailingly kind and polite!) don't have the prices memorized. So if there's no line and you ask then you have to ask one by one. And again, sound cheap. Or broke. Amazing notes of blackberry and currants!! The baristas current favorite! How much? Oh, let me check.... After a while (buying a bag per week) I just switched almost permanently to Arm & Arm. Thus, the 4 stars. Amazing beans I buy every week. Stuck behind the most mysterious pricing obscurity I've ever seen. read more

Always love to come here on days I know I shouldn't be procrastinating. Helps keep me accountable with the great study atmosphere. Wish there was some more inside seating, but the coffee makes up for it! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Great service and delicious coffee. Parking is a bit of a pain but if you're driving by I recommend giving them a try.

I always look forward to visiting slow bloom! Their coffee is always so delicious, I love the vibes inside and I love the feel of community. It's a tight space so you may not be able to get a seat inside but there are more seating outside. Be sure to get there early so you can get a tasty treat! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

My favorite coffee in the inland empire. I'm essentially here every day, rain or shine. My regular order is their unreasonable smooth yet deeply flavorful Oat Cortados - one of the better ones I've had. Great vibes inside for work or study, and an uber cool crew of staff play emcee to the patrons and make everyone feel welcome, entertained, and attended to. There's a reason for the 5-star rating here - it's hard to beat. I cannot recommend Slow Bloom enough. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Oat Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

i loved the atmosphere here and the matcha with blueberry syrup was sooo good! I really enjoyed it. the people working were very nice too. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - cute stickers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Love the honey cinnamon latte.... rich, smooth, absolutely delish. I appreciate that they quickly acknowledge you upon entering, take your order, and get to it. I like to get in and out and I appreciate that even when there are several orders ahead of mine, they are fast and efficient. Also appreciate that the baristas are friendly and down to earth. read more

So excited to finally try this coffee shop! Walking to distance from my home, great drinks, ample seating indoor and outdoors. There's great parking also, the location is a little hidden towards the back but I love that because if u have little ones your not so close to Main Street if your seated outdoors u feel super safe! I just wish they had some snack options maybe some avocado toast read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Coffee and solidarity? What a wonderful combination! I have supported this place since they were having pop-ups during the first few peaks of the pandemic and I am glad to continue my support read more