The Coffee Cup is a great coffee spot option in Alum Rock. They have delicious baked goods, and the coffee is super fresh as well. Everyone here is incredibly welcoming and kind. read more

Pretty good stop here. Nothing fancy. Just a small and casual old spot with good options for coffee beverages/small pastries/sandwiches. Visa cards accepted. Vietnamese lady was quick and efficient. Low key area. I had to park my bike down a few doors and walk over here since there were no metal poles nearby. Parking lot is huge, but it's a bit ghetto at times, especially next to a liquor store and there's a small recycling center on the lot with apartments down the street. Watch your belongings in public. Affordable and good. I had a tuna croissant sandwich and a Thai iced tea. Both were satisfying and not expensive at all. There were beautiful wall art pieces inside with only a few tables and chairs. Nothing fancy about the place. Reminds me of an old donut shop environment. Large groups of seniors/retirees do meet up here on regular days into the week. I actually made time to chat with the locals before taking off. Great conversations. Small place, but quite relaxed. This is your typical old school spot to grab something to eat or drink. Not bad for a biking stop to fill up. Convenient. read more

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A local coffee shop in the east side tucked away in a plaza. They offer a variety of beverages and pastries but unfortunately the quality just isn't there. I've tried a few different drinks and pastries here and there's really nothing I would crave or even order again. The meat pies have been dry, the Thai tea is too sweet and the coffee is on the bitter side. The smoothie was decent. If it wasn't for the older regulars who sit inside I don't think this shop would survive. The owner herself has never been rude to me but there have been times she's been rude to my grandpa (who was a loyal customer for over a decade) hence why I'm writing this review in the first place. The quality has dipped over the years for sure. The hours are also not consistent as it'll be closed randomly either for the day or days. Inside there's seating and it's pretty clean but it's not a place you would want to hang out or do work. You'd be better off going to a Starbucks. read more

My first time here. Had breakfast birthday meet up with a friend and we both had the breakfast sandwich, hers on a bagel, mine on a croissant. I tried the Vietnamese coffee iced bcuz of the mentions it gets. Nothing disappointed. Good selection. Next time I'll try a smoothie. Clean, friendly atmosphere where locals hang out and meet up for coffee. Even some indoor planting arrangements if you need a gift. read more

The Coffee Cup - Front of the shop, ample parking - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

If you love a great cup of coffee, especially Vietnamese coffee, then The Coffee Cup is for you. Michelle, the owner, is very welcoming to her customers. Along with your coffee you would want to indulge in one of her pastries. read more

Tuck away in a nice and cozy area up in the alum rock neighborhood, this coffee spot serves excellent coffee and iced Coffee! I ordered the coffee Frappe and it was really delicious! Inside is a small and cozy shop! Very neat and organized! Very clean! Excellent customer service! There was only one person working behind the counter. I think she was the owner! She was so kind and friendly! read more

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This place is a bit of a mixed bag. The staff are friendly, the coffee is reasonably priced, and they will even make you a pretty decent breakfast sandwich. The downside though? It's in a sketchy strip mall, and the coffee and food isn't something I'd go out of my way for. It's a decent spot if you're nearby, but not something I'd recommend making a special trip for read more

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Nice cozy place got what a asked for and perfect for the quick little last minute coffee meeting with friends

The Coffee Cup is a local Mom & Pop shop located in the corner of Toyon shopping center. This is definitely a spot where locals come often to grab food and drinks. The interior is neatly decorated with plenty of seating if you choose to eat there. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee and breakfast sandwich. The food was really simple and I was surprised that it only had one slice of ham and the cheese wasn't melted either. I was expecting the sandwich to be fuller than that. The coffee also wasn't that great & seemed like a pretty average drink compared to other Vietnamese coffee's in SJ. read more

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Me and my bf stopped by when we were in the area and we would definitely come back!! We had the vietnamese iced coffee, apple cinnamon turnover and the chocolate chip muffin. Everything was a 10/10 and cost just under $20 after tax. We also tried to banh mi for a little under $8 after tax. Obviously not as good as a banh mi shop but it definitely hit the spot. Generous portion and affordable price. The service was great. There's a cute lil seating area with outlets. Free wi fi as well! Such a cute lowkey place to do work. There were quite a few regulars who came inside which made me happy to see. Please support small businesses like this! read more

The Coffee Cup - Banh mi and vietnamese iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried their Vietnamese Iced Coffee for the first time, and it was quite good. It will probably become my future go-to drink here. The service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance is simple and clean. read more

The Coffee Cup - Latte and Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I had to run an errand in the area and wanted to find a coffee shop nearby. Aside from Starbucks, I found The Coffee Cup that was down the street. I'd rather support a local small business, so I stopped by cafe. They had a variety of food items to offer including pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and banh mi. Since I had to have a $10 minimum charge on my credit card and they didn't make banh mi until lunch, I got a couple of pastries including a guava croissant and a pineapple cream cheese croissant. The pastries were for my friend, and she mentioned that she specifically enjoyed the guava one. I got an iced latte, and it was great. I appreciated it having a big bold coffee taste, which can get lost at other coffee shops. Customer service was great. There was one employee at this time, and she was friendly and quite efficient. read more

Fun and foxy cafe in the East Foothills area, I really like this place because it has a very local feel; at the Toyon center/strip mall. The customer service is warm and inviting, was here one day in the morning and a few locals enjoying their free time! Iced matcha latte was good and rich with a strong sweetness recoil, albeit sweeter than I usually drink matcha, with a less creamy profile. The drink was less loamy, but sweet like a Starbucks green tea flavor and the milkiness to it. Apricot pastry was nice and sweeter than a dry or fruit meat, and dense croissant carb layers, but made in the early morning? Overall, I did like my pastry matcha pair, but I will say the pastry fell short, seemed like a lot of gelatins in the recipe. A great breakfast when in the area and will gratefully visit again and take some family and friends along for the ride! Enso forever. Smoothie. Lots of parking. Sandwiches/Banh mi's! "Artists can have greater access to reality; they can see patterns and details and connections that other people, distracted by the blur of life, might miss. Just sharing that truth can be a very powerful thing." ― Jay-Z read more

The Coffee Cup - Apricot croissant@ Coffee Cup. September 2022. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I phoned ahead for two breakfast sandwiches. They were ready as I hoped for 6/5 service

Love supporting mom and pop coffee shops! Enjoyed my breakfast croissant and then scored a bag of day-old pastries to take home. I spent part of the morning here working on my laptop and next to a group of retired regulars chatting about life. Very cozy, charming neighborhood spot. read more

The Coffee Cup - Breakfast croissant sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

TLDR: Small coffee shop- great coffee! Wanting to try a new 'local' coffee shop, chanced upon The Coffee Cup. It was a wonderful decision to try this place out. The Vietnamese coffee was perfectly flavored (not too sweet, which many others tend to end up with). It was towards their closing hours when I showed up so did not have too many pastry/ bakery options left. Will definitely visit again. read more

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Was introduced to this place almost a decade ago by some friends who recommended the iced white mocha. Ever since then occasionally stop by this place. I've also tried their hot chocolate, iced Vietnamese coffee, and hot & iced white mocha and mocha. Pastries are delicious as well. Plain croissant, ham & cheese croissant, cream cheese croissant, apple croissant, blueberry croissant, lemon croissant, strawberry croissant, apple turnover, chocolate muffin, and blueberry muffin. Have bought these over time the times gone. If you're in the area recommend to check this place out. Best to go early as possible when it comes to the pastries they sell quick. read more

I've been going to this cafe for a couple of years now, since it was located in the McKee/Lucky Plaza. I moved to San Jose 2.5 years ago almost pre pandemic, and the service that I've received from this owner is always with care and. I really appreciate the effort that the cafe owner goes through to prepare our coffee and to serve our sandwiches. Because from what I see, this is a one woman establishment. The environment is calm, and I'm so glad she was able to expand her business into a bigger place! If you're ever in the area, try the Vietnamese Coffee, iced or hot, and the pastries that are served fresh in the morning (if you're lucky! They go quick lol) Please have patience when you go, because if you're expectation is fast service and low quality food, you might as well go to a convenience store. :) read more

The Coffee Cup - Today, I got a Medium Hot Caramel Macchiato & a Pork Bahn Mi! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I found this spot on a random run in the Eastside. I wanted some coffee and something different then the usual latte I always buy. This was a short time away from me so I drove up found parking and walked in. There was a line so I did have to wait a bit of time to place my order. I opted for an iced Vietnamese coffee and a breakfast sandwich with bacon. I also got chocolate muffins and a spinach and feta pastry. The croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon is very simple but so delicious! The iced Vietnamese coffee is strong! Chocolate muffins are a hit with my family. The spinach and feta is a savory treat! While we waited which was a about a 10-15 minute wait or more we browsed the space. During my visit and every visit after that there is a large group of older men (probably a club or something) that is always sitting towards the back of the sitting area. I see the same faces every time I go. There's limited seating as is so if your lucky to catch a tiny table it's a treat to enjoy your food there. There's so many different healthy and thriving plants decorating the space. There's large refrigerator with some drink options. It's a neat space overall. The woman behind the register is friendly and always prompt running around making orders. She has a lot of regulars who just come in for a coffee or a pastry so they are in and out. Expect to wait if you place orders for breakfast items. She makes everything fresh and it's worth the wait! I've noticed people who just come for stuff that takes a minute like coffee or a pastry tend to get impatient in line but that's a you problem not the place problem. Such a cool hidden gem off to the side in SJ! read more

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This is not your Starbuck coffee shop far from it, but a quaint cozy Vietnamese coffee cafe managed by the owner Michelle as she greets her customers with a friendly smile such a warm vibe. Menu items are posted on the wall expresso, tea, iced coffee, sandwiches, banh mi and smoothies they do have a small display of muffins and pastries a bit overpriced as I mentioned before the owner took over this shop two years ago so there may have been some changes over the previous years. Their popular drink no doubt about is Vietnamese iced coffee $5.25 medium $6 for large size cup and bánh mì prices have gone up from $6 to $7 which is how much they charged nowdays though I've seen prices as high as $8 to $10 which is quite exorbitant. Interior space is quite small no outdoor seating though it would have been nice to draw more customers. As always I had the Vietnamese iced coffee large size simply refreshing and not too strong, but enough to keep me awake on a Sunday morning with no traffic in sight. Would definitely be back won't have any problem looking for a parking space there's plenty to go around with few surrounding business. read more

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This place is ok, I really hate they have posted they open at 7 when a lot of the times they are not.

Best Mom and Pop coffee around the area! Try the Vietnamese Coffee and a Mocha! Lovely shop.

I Love the Vietnamese. I ordered a Vanilla Latte with Almond Milk. The display of pastries were tempting, but I stayed the course for a quick coffee run. My Barista was very nice. The place has tables and chairs if you need to pause for a minute. Glad I tried it! read more

Awesome lil spot with more then just coffee Got a cappuccino and pastry Stop but you won't be disappointed Good way to also support a local small business read more

Met with my girlfriend here on this sunny Sunday for a quick drink and bite. She ordered a smoothie and I had the Lemon Ginger Tea with an Egg and Cheese Croissant. Loved the croissant as it was light, buttery, and toasted just right. The egg was still a bit runny on the inside (which I like) and adding a side of sriracha married all of it nicely together. The super sweet lady and her daughters that run the shop were very inviting and moved swiftly on orders as customers came in and out. There's outdoor seating which is an added bonus for those who want to lounge while enjoying their snack and drink. Finally, the menu offers cold sandwiches (Turkey, Ham, Salami, Tuna, or Pastrami) and Vietnamese sandwiches (Banh Mi). Menu board is attached to this review. Support local small businesses! read more

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The coffee cup is a hidden gem in the neighborhood, and I like the cleanliness of the shop. It is my go to place when I am craving for Vietnamese coffee, the price is fair and coffee is yum! Will def want to try other kind of coffee as well! Plus, the lady is always friendly with smile on her face. :) Reminder: bring some cash if you can, there is a service charge when you pay with credit card on purchase less than $10. read more

The Coffee Cup - Iced Vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I lived & worked as a real estate broker in the East Foothills of San Jose, almost 30 years, and The Coffee Cup Bakery at 3477 McKee Rd was always, and is still is, the BEST place I ever found for delicious Muffins with fruit filling-better than cupcakes! They are over filled with the most delectible fillings you rarely find such as Mango, Pineapple, Coconut, Apple, Rasberry, Boysenberry, Blackberry, Apricot, Orange, Banana, Pumpkin, Blueberry, Chocolate, Cheese..and more. You never know which day has your favorite flavor, and typically the most popular flavors sell out very early as they open at 6am, and it is a Local's Favorite. They also have Mocha Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso & Latte's to go with it, and offer Croissants & more. Michelle the owner is very sweet..almost as sweet as her Muffins! Try it! You'll like it! Sincerely, Mary Faria read more

I believe in supporting local businesses and have tried this place twice and will continue to go back. I've had the breakfast sandwich, vanilla latte, apple croissant, and apple turnover. Everything is so fresh! read more

The Coffee Cup - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love this place! My parents come here all the time for the coffee and meat pies! I love thar cinnamon croissant. It's so good! They used to have a store next to CVS, but they just moved across the street. The employees are always nice and she's very tentative to customers! The customers always goes there to sit, eat, and enjoy. There's so many different pastries to try so stop by and try!! read more

Their coffee selection isnt bad, but they dont have any alt milks, which was unfortunate for me.

Cool little hole in the wall coffee shop. The owners are very laid back and respectful. They've actually been in the area for a long time. They were in the plaza next to cvs and lucky's. I believe they just moved locations. I do t drink coffee, I come here for the croissant sandwiches, and the smoothies. Whenever I'm feeling down their food comforts me. read more

The Coffee Cup - Pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Love the white mocha and the ALMOND crunch. 5 star for customer service 5 star for the goodies and the coffees Love this coffee shop!!! The BEST coffee shop!!! read more

Update: Two more attempts recently. First time, around 1pm, an hour before they're supposed to close. Open sign was on, as were the lights, but the door was locked. They were clearly closing early. Second attempt this morning. I walked from my apartment because my doctor encouraged me to walk a few days post-surgery, and I figured surely they'd be open in the morning. Arrived to the Open sign on once again, but the door locked, the lights off, and a sign reading "Will return at noon." I'll get my coffee elsewhere. It's breathtaking how much they don't care. read more

Delicious ham and cheese croissant so good is gone by now. Lady was friendly and my Oatmeal Chai was on point. The foam is creamy. read more

The Coffee Cup - Delicious Ham and cheese croissant is gone already. It was fresh and my Oatmeal Chai was on point. Perfect foam, delicious!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love finding new coffee spots close to home and came across The Coffee Cup when I was in need of a latte. It's a cute little shop that offers the basic coffee menu and pastries. I had a iced vanilla latte and it was delicious! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Been a coming here since i was atleast 10 maybe younger , but this place has been a favorite ! I still come every now and then when im in the area read more

This was a cute little coffee shop. They had assorted muffins and pastries. I got an iced mocha and it was very good. I will definitely be back. read more

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Great neighborhood coffee house with fresh baked croissants and muffins, breakfast sandwich, Ban Mi,, all your favorite coffee drinks and smoothies. The new shop in Toyon Center is really nice. read more

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I've been going here since I was in 6th grade and now I am a sophomore in college. Michelle the owner always greets me with a wonderful attitude and is so kind. My favorites here is the Ham & Cheese Croissant. Their smoothies are delicious as well. My favorite mom & pop for a fix in coffee and quick breakfast :) read more

The coffee cup is my favorite little mom and pop coffee shop! Their coffees are strong and delicious! They have a varieties of baked goods from croissants, Pâté Chaud, and Vietnamese and American sandwiches! If you aren't in the mood for caffeine then you can order their delicious smoothies!! read more

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