UPDATNG this review because I realized I was overly excited when I posted and I had SO MANY typo's…read more If you don't go on a bear hunt looking for this place.. you'll never find it, unless you happen to be randomly driving or walking by -- it's a literal whole in the wall, but very well known by the locals What can I say about this place.. I've definitely been coming here since the beginning (before patio seating and mobile orders) haha thanks to my mom! It's stood out from the very beginning & I love how much they have expanded (3 locations now -- Visalia, Tulare, Fresno). There's something for everyone on their Menu. I personally believe that they have some of the best matcha's around. BUT... if you drink your matcha with LOTS of sweetener, you probably won't like a real matcha from here -- I say this because some will complain that it taste like GRASS... and well, it damn near is (green tea leaves) lol--all jokes aside, their drinks and food are all hand crafted and all made and / or roasted in house! I have not once ever had a complaint about this place. I love the ambience inside and out.. definitely a favorite here in Visalia! Service and time... always as expected. You are getting hand crafted drinks and food, so don't expect them to rush. ****Rush hour in the am and during lunch hours**** The workers are always very knowledgeable about their menu items & products. This was a Huge plus for me, because sometimes I like to ask the employees for their recommendations or personal favorites! They usually end up being pretty darn good Their pop tarts... if you can get them when they have them.. TRY THEM OUT!! Actually, all their pastry's and breakfast items are delicious! (I just always forget to take pictures) haha my mom loves their avo or seasonal toast/ my dad loves the breakfast burritos! I will always come here for food/homemade pastries, a drink, to work, or to hang out with my loved ones! Thank you Component team for making every visit a good one

Component Coffee Lab sits tucked behind the downtown buildings, the kind of spot you don't stumble…read moreinto by accident. You find it because someone told you about it, or because you were looking for a place that feels a little more city than Central Valley. Brick walls, hanging art, a patio out front call it rustic, call it urban, call it hipster. Whatever the word is, it fits. Inside, the place hums. Not the quiet hum of a sleepy café, but the full‑volume buzz of people who treat coffee shops like co‑working spaces. The whole back section was a sea of laptops when I walked in, a slow tide of remote workers drifting out as the hour passed. Young folks, older folks, groups talking over each other a mix that tells you this spot has become a kind of community hub, even if the noise makes it hard to read without noise‑canceling buds. I came for a simple moment, a London Fog and a book. The tea was good, made with Rishi, a brand I'd never heard of but wouldn't mind trying again. I sipped it slowly, trying to sink into the page, but the chatter kept pulling me back to the room. Not a bad thing, just not the right place for quiet reflection. Some cafés are built for solitude; this one is built for motion. The staff was friendly, your standard modern barista crew, casual, quick, and easygoing. They run a tight operation, even offering mobile orders, something you usually see in bigger industrial coffee spots. Pastries, sandwiches, teas, espresso, the menu covers all the bases. Finding the entrance was its own adventure. Two doors, a divider in the middle, and a moment of "Wait... which side do I go through?" Not a dealbreaker, just one of those quirks that makes you laugh once you figure it out. Lighting is interesting here, low lamps mixed with a flood of natural light pouring in from the center of the shop. It gives the place a warm‑meets‑industrial feel, like a café that grew out of a warehouse and decided to keep the personality. Will I come back? Maybe. It's a great spot for people‑watching, conversation, or getting work done. But for reading, for sinking into a book with a drink, it's a place that demands either silence from the world or silence from your earbuds. Component Coffee Lab is loud, lively, and loved, just not quiet. And maybe that's the point.

The Mission Coffee Shop was located close to the hotel where I was staying, so I stopped in for…read morecoffee. Although they offer pastries, cookies, bagels, and breakfast items, I wasn't hungry, but I was definitely tempted. The cashiers were nice, helpful, and seemed to genuinely enjoy what they were doing. The coffee was really good, but what I enjoyed most was the atmosphere. The shop is in an old building with high ceilings and large windows. There are different seating areas with tables, couches, and large stuffed chairs, and the space is decorated with vintage items. As I sat there, I realized it is called "Mission Coffee" for a reason: everything sold at the café supports the Visalia Rescue Mission. There were signs showing the number of meals and showers they have provided. Along with having a really good coffee shop experience, it felt good knowing that my purchase was supporting a meaningful cause.

so delicious! the apricot toast came with cream cheese, apricot jam, and chopped pistachios. it was…read morean amazing combination. it wasn't too sweet but it still was a sweet treat to start off my morning! however, i don't think that it is worth $7. the shop was filled with people, which surprised me as it was a weekday. this might be normal for this shop but i typically don't see this at other coffee shops i've been to. when i saw how busy it was, i knew this spot would be good! i came here to study. surprisingly the sound of everyone socializing wasn't a terrible distraction. beware that there are outlets to charge but not many!

A Visalia Gem. After a morning Walk, Mavericks is where you…read morewant to be! The pour over is a favorite, the Zuchini chocolate chip bread is Amazing! I've also had the Mazapan Latte & my husband had the Sweet Latte? Both delicious. Staff is always very friendly and fairly quick! It's the perfect setting / ambiance for a quiet talk, a silent solo work day, or even just reading a book! There's also outside seating :) We love mavericks! Give them a try, and try their overnight oats!! Make sure to try their seasonal items if you can

The coffee is good…read more The customer service can be hit or miss depending on whose behind the counter especially if you're African American or a POC of a darker hue. I seen a white guy come in and out and he was after us. And another. I just had a brown sugar shaken espresso. And then I over hear another woman say - she just started her period - exact words. And then the woman in the maroon shirt mentions my drink as a diabetic shaken espresso. Wow. I'm ok to never come back. You don't me honey. I don't know you. People change their drinks all the time. The place was clean. And it's nice inside. But no thanks. I don't support establishments who act like this towards anybody. We should all be respected and feel welcome. And I tipped them too. So disappointing.

Great coffee, amazing homemade syrups, no fake anything. She really knows her coffees. Great…read morevariety of teas, & other non coffee drinks too. Small treats available too. She's very kind & welcoming. Inside California Thrift across from Burger King. Nice sitting area with small tv and lots of books!!

Finally got to try out this hidden gem and I was not disappointed! Tried out the Banana Brûlée…read moreLatte. As someone who HATES banana flavored things, this coffee we like a banana foster in a latte mixed together. It smelled DIVINE when I walked up to it and it was such a delicious treat on a hot day. Definitely a drink that puts a smile on your face. Can't wait to try more of the menu.

Amazing Experience this morning Tues 8/12 from the best and greatest ! These ladies have the best…read morecustomer service and beverage quality. Our lattes taste incredible! Jess got a Snickers White Mocha hot with no whip and I got my All Time Favorite; Butter Pecan White Mocha with no whip Hot. The iced drinks are just as incredible, but I prefer a nice piping hot beverage in the morning opposed to the cold. Definitely come here for some delicious coffee, smoothies, lattes, Frappuccinos and Italian sodas. They also have protein powder and bananas to put in your morning workout drinks.

Friendly people great customer service and drinks are always great and a reasonable price almost…read morethere every other day if not more

I can't say anything negative about this drink. It was absolutely delicious. Fast and efficient…read moreservice and I like the vibe of the shop, a lot.

Love that they're in a brick and mortar. I've had the coffee from the truck and it's great. The…read moreservice is still awesome and the coffee still quite good. BB shares a space with many other local Visalia food merchants making this location super cozy and inviting. Drive downtown grab a coffee and see what Visalia has to offer.

Found this cute gem on our way back home from our quick roadtrip! Really nice staff and drinks were…read moregreat! We ordered the Little Birdie & Fifth Grade w/cold foam!

If I ever recommend a coffee shop, Common Heart is Mine & My husband's GO-2 spot for a good coffee!…read moreService is always pleasant, the drinks are very consistent (they pretty much always taste the same regardless of who's making it which iLOVE) However I do mostly go in the Morning or Noonish... The ladies are sweet and they try to work as fast as they can. They have a cute little library as well as areas for you to sit outside! The have a great menu selection of drinks & I always look forward to their New seasonal menu's I easily love a good Matcha -- try a Camo Matcha (with espresso) strawberry, Banana Split or even Vanilla + Banana was tasty!) An Iced MJ's Butterfinger is also a favorite! RED BULL? I had one with Vanilla + Strawberry & a splash of HALF & HALF.. OR COCONUT MILK omg sooo tasty! (A friend recommended) So if you're looking to try a NEW Drink.. HEAD TO COMMON HEART

I wish they had longer hours. That's the only complaint…read more I've been a couple times and it was exceptional both times. The potatoes were amazing, the biscuits were great, and the gravy was so good! There's a small indoor seating area that feels like a modern diner and they have plenty of tables under the pergola outside, where there's vines, birds, and flowers, which feels very relaxing.

First time try...was amazing! I ordered the Hunky Dorey, which is biscuits and gravy, scrabled…read moreeggs and cheese! Usually when i order B&G anywhere else i ask for extra gravy...this was FULL of tasty gravy with chunks of sausage. Having the eggs right on top is exactly how i like it! The biscuits...so fresh and fluffy! Filled to the brim after this meal. Exactly what is needed on this side of town!

Romantic environment and amazing service in the basement…read more THANK YOU Bistro Di zBufalo 200% recommend it!

Okay, look. First of all, they serve your soda in actual, full-sized mason jars. Which I am…read morepersonally obsessed with, because nothing gives me a baseline level of panic quite like having to make awkward eye contact with a server every four minutes just to beg for a refill. So having a massive jar of soda already right in front of me? Huge win. Now, moving on to the slightly traumatizing part: they did not bring out bread to the table. Excuse me? I'm sorry, but if I am sitting down for Italian, table bread is not an optional courtesy--it is a fundamental human right. And it became an even bigger issue when my fettuccine arrived, because the portion size was... let's just say aggressively small for a dinner entree. I was expecting a meal, not a decorative sample. However... it was infuriatingly good. They make their own pasta fresh in-house, and the texture was honestly undeniable. My husband ordered the Margherita pizza, and he literally declared--with complete, uncharacteristic enthusiasm--that it was hands-down the best Margherita pizza he has ever gotten. So, massive points there. What was not a massive point, however, was the subterranean seating situation. We were escorted downstairs into the basement, which was pitch black. But more importantly: the stairs are completely unlit. I'm sorry, but they are actively asking to get sued. It is a litigious nightmare waiting to happen. Someone is going to take one wrong step in the dark, tumble down that staircase, and own the entire restaurant by next Tuesday. They are practically begging for a lawsuit. That being said... despite the pitch-black staircase of death and the tragic lack of dinner rolls, overall? I really liked it. The food completely won me over, and I would definitely go back. I will just be bringing a flashlight and my own emergency focaccia next time.

Very fresh I can't believe I wanted this long to go here always went to Scotty's or doughboy the…read moreprices are cheaper here! My new go to!

Five stars for the tasty donut! Staff are always very friendly and nice. Love the croissants and…read moreother treats. It's all super fresh-- try it!