This was a cute little cafe I stopped at looking for food rather than coffee or pastries. They had a few food options, including a salad which I opted for! They didn't seem to make the salad often because they had to double check they had the ingredients and it took awhile. This was fine with me, I wasn't in a rush but is worth noting. The pastries looked incredible and beautifully presented - would definitely try one of those next time. Cafe was clean and quiet on a weekday, plenty of seating options and friendly service. read more

The matcha had a light and subtle refreshing taste. Almond croissant was bomb, they make their pastures fresh here and decorate it so cute. Service was amazing read more

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Another new coffee shop has popped up, offering a nice, clean space with an inviting atmosphere. They appear to roast their coffee on-site, and the cappuccino is pretty good. There are plenty of pastry options to choose from, making it a delightful spot for a treat. No wonder Starbucks might feel some competition! There's street parking available, but it's unclear if parking in the adjacent garage is permitted. read more

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New cafe in Sunnyvale! Lots of tables and space. Not as vibey as my favorite cafes, has an interior that feels more like a food cafe or deli v. a third wave cafe, if that makes any sense. The latte was excellent! Better than many of my fav cafes actually for my taste to be honest, on the darker, chocolately, bitter side of things which I like my coffee to be, and the milk texture was perfect for the latte, something that most cafes aren't really consistent on in the Bay Area so I was impressed. Their croissants are not bad as well. Not as good as some of my favorites in the Bay Area, but the standard is fairly high with so many good bakeries in the area. The lamination was excellent and had crispy layers which is how I prefer my croissants. The particular almond croissant I got was a bit sweeter and less almondy than what I usually prefer more of a custard filling than almond paste, so not my favorite. I may try something different next time. This could've been a general taste preference though. Definitely one step higher in quality than what you'd usually get. They also have a selection of cakes and serve sandwhiches and food which I look forward to trying. Very excited for all of the new cafes opening in the Bay that serve better quality lattes/croissants/food. read more

The service is very friendly!!! But unfortunately the coffee wasn't my style - the taste is a little sour, which I know some coffee beans are like that. I also got a donut and a cake from here - it might've just been because it was the end of day sale but my cake was pretty rock hard and the donut was kind of stale too. It looked really cute though!!!! read more

I enjoyed the croissant and flat white. Both were well made, fresh and tasty. The "vibe" is great. Something about hanging out there felt right - bright without being industrial and background chatter that wasn't too noisy. Busy without being too packed. Great place for morning coffee and chat. read more

Great spot, friendly service, and lots of options! Got a matcha latte and pistachio croissant! read more

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Pistacchio croissant was impeccable, not too sweet and flavorful! I went to this cafe explicitly for it. Unfortunately, their oven was not working at the time and they couldn't heat it up. I had to bring it home and warm it up. Ambience: regular; at cafe, they have a nice outdoor space by the road for some sunny days. This pistachio croissant will take me back here for sure. read more

New coffee shop in Santa Clara across Franklin Mall, walking distance from SCU. Good coffee and chai! Pastries were amazing. The croissant had a flaky exterior and soft and buttery inside. The chocolate inside the Berliner (donut), made in house, was creamy and subtly sweet. Beautifully decorated inside. Well lit. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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Great place to have coffee in Santa Clara. My husband got their iced coconut latte (delicious....I had to try it :-) )and I got the mocha. We enjoy a butter croissant also....drinks and food were delicious. The service was great, drinks were accurate and delicious. This coffee place is perfect for taking just a coffee with Friends or coming on a rainy day to read a book or work. Thank you. I will definitely recommend the place to our kids and Friends.... read more

Coffee is good. Pastries and cakes are good but selection never changes much. Prices are top tier. $4.35 for a cup of coffee. I mean is this $1+ better than Peet's? Of course not. One thing to watch out for is spilling coffee on yourself because they use cheap cups and lids that do not fit right. I've spilled coffee or dripped coffee on myself so many times. Literally never had this happen at any other coffee place anywhere else. Only here. And it is not a one time occurrence. Every. Damn. Time. It catches me off guard. read more

Ordered a medium pumpkin spice latte and a regular latte and a pastry. The latte came out in minutes but they never called out the order so it sat there for about 10min and got cold. We had to ask for our pastry and when they gave us the box, it had a croissant so we had to ask for the right oder. Waited a full 25min for the pumpkin latte and they gave me a small regular latte. This place is trash. Sure people were nice but what a terrible experience. So much so we told people walking in not to waste their time. We didn't want to even bother getting the pumpkin latte order fixed because they were struggling so hard to get anything right. Would strongly recommend avoiding this place.. read more

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They are still very new, so not every employee was aware of the menu. Customer service was 10/10 they were attentive. The croissants are delicious, flaky, crispy, buttery, so good! My only complaint, the coffee is just ok and overpriced for what you get. I got a small iced latte and that cost $7. I paid extra for the salted caramel syrup and I could not taste it at all. read more

This is a nice cute cafe near SCU. However, there are some things that can be worked on. Some things in the cafe seems experimental like the brunch option they have. There is a section in the cafe that is exclusively for those coming in for brunch, but it is close to the non-brunch tables. The amount of tables are ok, but not entirely study friendly for big groups. If it is for 1 or 2 people, it is doable. However, the staff were nice, but seem extremely busy. I had their coconut latte. It was refreshing. Got a slice of their berry cake. It was ok, but it was pretty dry and pricey. Overall, will pop in if I am in the area. read more

Mixed first experience. Coffee & almond croissant were tasty. Cashier friendly. However, some things need improvement. I asked to have coffee in my own cup - gave them cup without lid. When coffee arrived - it was in disposable cup. I asked where my cup was. She seemed confused. She asked if I wanted water in it. I said no, like I explained, I want my coffee in it. She brought cup over and said I could pour my coffee in it - which was guaranteed to make a mess since it was iced. I asked her to pour it into cup over sink. Many of the pastries not labeled. Nor priced. So had to ask about each pastry choice. read more

I ordered their Breakfast Croissant (which comes with egg of your choice, bacon, and avocado), a Chocolate Creme donut, and a Iced Tea. The service was amazing, the kind lady who took my order was very keen on providing good service and letting me ask questions. The place was basically empty with only about 5 other people besides myself, with nice music to fit the vibe of the shop. To be honest, I'm not that much of an egg person, but this coffee shop changed my perspective on the food I like and dislike. Croissant was cooked perfectly, same with the eggs. The avocado was fresh, which is rare to say with the local places around here. The tea was very natural which I enjoyed. It's so amazing to have a good local coffee shop close to where I commute every morning. My only wish is if they could open at 7:00 on weekdays so I can get an early start on my commute, and if they could sell gift cards that I can give to my close friends and family. But regardless, I will still continue to recommend this shop as my favorite Cafe in the bay area. Thank you so much for the amazing food and kind service. read more

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Food was just ok. Service was non existent, we were offered cold pastries and it took forever just to get them warmed up, we then had to come back for them, and they were cold inside. The person working there was wearing clothing showing his political stances, the exact opposite vibe you want in a coffee shop. Coffee was good though read more

The Filipino guy there is very informative and great! Coffee is pretty good and the desserts are very aesthetically pleasing read more

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Excellent spot. Much better than 85c. Better layout. Better staff. Clean building. Cool kitchen layout. Coffee is great. Pastries are incredible read more

WhatCoffee - Pastries - Cafes Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I rarely do reviews but I just didn't have a good experience here today. I was in from 9-10:15am and for one, the drink I got wasn't what I had ordered. I received a hot latte but had ordered an iced latte w/ macadamia nut syrup. I didn't say anything to the barista when he brought it to me because I would've felt bad for having him make it again. But it wasn't busy when I was there so idk what happened with confusing my order. I also feel like the barista could've been a bit more welcoming and enthusiastic with customers. Maybe he's having a bad day or going through something, idk, but good vibes are a must in coffee shops! read more

They came up to the Fillmore Street fair in San Francusco. They bought up their pastries. Loved the almond crossaint. Bought the ham and cheese will eat it later . Workers were very friendly. They took cash and card. read more

Croissant was good nothing special but the plain black cold brew tasted like something had fermented in it . This was probably the first time I've ever paid for a cold brew I didn't finish it (I stopped after like like 5 sips) read more

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What a sweet surprise to find this place after the SC Farmers market ( it's across from Franklin Mall ) It's like a REAL French café The croissants are delicious ( je suis française... c'est vrai ) Small but delicious menu Great service & ambiance too read more

A fresh, new cafe is here! Upon entering, the scent of coffee and pastries is so dulcet and welcoming--where the pastries are beautifully displayed. There's a lot of seating available indoors and outdoors; though, indoors can be quite cramped on busy days. Sunday mornings are a part of those busy days! Seriously, get ready to wait and exercise your patience during a rush! I would recommend to come earlier than 9:30AM to avoid the rush since the drinks take a minimum of 30 minutes to be made after ordering (at least that was the case for me). I ordered at 9:44AM and got my drink at 10:07AM! While ordering, not every pastry is labeled so you would have to inquire the staff as to which is which, but the staff who took my order was also unsure... Perhaps they can benefit from more training or each pastry can be labeled properly! On the topic of staff, I had to inquire how I'd know if my order is ready since I wasn't told a number or given a receipt etc... Overall the staff would benefit from more readiness or training. Luckily, the coffee tasted amazing. I had the iced coconut latte, where the espresso was flavourful and well balanced with the milk. Was it worth waiting 30+ minutes though? Nope! I savoured the flavours while they lasted : ) As for their pastries, the pistachio croissant was incredibly delectable and crunchy (I did not ask for mine to be warmed)! Would definitely recommend the pastries. I'll be coming back at another earlier time : ) read more

I happened to see a post about Whatcoffee on Instagram and the best part is, it's about a mile from me. My husband I stopped by during their soft opening weekend...and I managed to come back 2 more times the same week... To my surprise, they had a lot of pastries to pick from - baked in house and a simple drink menu. Visit 1 - iced coconut latte: perfect balance, would order again - hot mocha: hubby thought it was too sweet, but he still liked it - almond croissant: delicious, definitely would get again as I love almond croissants Visit 2 - I saw they had a pistachio croissant posted on Instagram and had to make a stop before work. I also got a butterfly pea tea lemonade (they also posted about this). Steven took my order that morning and he is awesome! Great customer service, made sure i was happy with my drink. As for the pistachio croissant, delicious- yet i wish they had more of the spread inside because I was left wanting more of it. Visit 3 - no drinks ordered, but came back for the pistachio croissant :) Overall, Whatcoffee is a beautiful space and will be back again to try all the other yummy pastries and drinks. They also have tables and chairs outside which is nice. The cafe has a lot of natural light and feels very inviting and a place to chill. Maybe I'll come and work here on my WFH days. Customer service 10/10 Vibe 10/10 read more

came because we saw a reel on insta and omg!! love the vibes, the beverages are creative and so yummy. got a recommendation from barrista and she was very sweet. Donuts look heavenly too read more

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Greatest coffee in Bay Area!!!! Service is amazing.. Became my favorite coffee shop right now. read more

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The pastries were SO GOOD! We got the pistachio croissant (8.5/10) and cinnamon roll (9/10). and the cashier was so sweet, we got an extra pastry as they were closing. You definitely should get the pasties warmed up. The outside is crisp with the inside being rich and flavorful. read more

WhatCoffee nails the ambiance--bright, welcoming, and whimsical. The service was lovely and the pastries are tasty. But the matcha? A letdown. It was unsifted and grainy, with an off-putting texture that didn't match the rest of the experience. Bottom line: WhatCoffee is a lovely spot to hang out, and the pastries are worth coming back for--just maybe skip the matcha for now. read more

I fell for the TikTok hype. They were out of a few things which was disappointing. The matcha was unsifted and grainy. Was it ceremonial grade? Unsure. The staff was a little disorganized and we waited longer to get the croissants from the case than we did for our drinks. Dining room is a little cramped and noisy. read more

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Stopped by for the soft opening. Grand opening in a weekend, I believe? Atmosphere was great, good amount of tables inside perfect for studying or hanging out with friends. Patio seating available outside with similar relaxed vibe. I was told all baked goods are made in-house, and was super impressed with the croissants especially. Flaky, baked to the perfect amount of buttery goodness, and with several flavors available-- chocolate hazelnut, pistachio crème, and almond when we visited! The donuts also look unique-- my husband tried the chocolate custard, and they had strawberry and mango as well. I didn't try the coffee, but they had a decent menu-- husband got the matcha latte. Staff were all pleasant and helpful. Seems like a great addition to the area! read more

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-Chocolate cream croissant 4.5/5 -Raspberry cream croissant 4.5/5 -Pistachio cream croissant 4.5/5 (This was very similar to almond croissant) -Almond croissant 4.5/5 -Pain Swiss hazelnut chocolate croissant 3/5 (It was more like bread) read more

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Entrance is inconspicuous but nice seating area with interesting and beautiful light fixtures. Was busy around 9:30 and person taking order was a bit distracted. Everything was fresh and tasty. Only downside was someone forgot to put the almond croissant in the box so we only received two of three bakery items and found out an hour later. 11/11 follow-up. Stephen reach out to me a day after and offered a replacement croissant and a coffee of my choice. Both were delicious and I purchased a chocolate croissant which was equally delicious. I will definitely frequent this establishment again. read more

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What Coffee is a great third space to chill, do work and enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Their pasties are amazing! Made fresh on site every morning. The service it top notch always with a smile. It's the perfect spot to spend time studying and catching up with friends. read more

Visited their grand opening! Service was exceptional and the drinks were delicious! The tropical mix was my favorite! read more

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Came here with a group of friends not knowing how it would be. The ambience is nice and the pastries and matcha are worth the wait!

Lattes were AMAZING:)) I had the coconut latte and my boyfriend had a vanilla latte :) SO DELICIOUS!!! We also ordered the croque monsieur croissant and the pulled pork sandwich :) Both were fantastic. The fresh made bread was so lovely. My boyfriend and I agree that this was the best croissant we've had from a coffee shop. The service was wonderful. Great vibes and the inside is so cute and has nice artwork on the walls. A++ for ambiance, food, drinks, and service read more

Go just what the village needed. A place to get good pastries and good coffee, personally worth every sip and nibble

I stumbled along this wonderful little café this morning, I ordered the Americano & croissant breakfast. Fantastic fresh food and I was greeted & welcomed by a wonderful Elliott. The Americano was perfect it goes well with the breakfast sandwich. This cafe is a surprise gem to find, I may have found my regular coffee spot, Thanks Eliot and WhatCoffee for great start of my day!! This cafe is more like a 10 plus stars! read more

Brand new coffee house and bakery near Santa Clara University is going to be a hit with students and other neighbors. The staff was extremely friendly and the baked goods were delicious. I'll be back! read more

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