Day Visited: Usually weekends around 8 AM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Free Parking Lot, but fills up quickly especially during peak hour! Ordered: Hojicha Einspanner (go to), Espresso Tonic (go to), Seasonal Drinks, Pour Over Covour is one of our favorite coffee shops and we always come during the weekends! Highly recommend going early because the parking fills up fast, therefore, the seating in the coffee shop fills up fast as well. Our go-tos are usually an Iced Hojicha Einspanner and a pour over, Iced Americano, or an Espresso Tonic. We've tried their matcha as well, which is also solid! Every single time we have gone (which is usually when they open), there is already a line forming outside the door. Depending on how busy it is, we have waited between 12-18 minutes for our drinks (on the high end), but the drinks are always so yummy! They also have an amazing selection of pastries including an everything croissant, cookies, mochi, pistachio raspberry croissant, spinach and feta croissant, and a mushroom croissant to name a few! Their Hojicha Einspanner is sooo good. The Einspanner is so creamy and their Hojicha is the perfect, balanced amount of nutty flavors. Whenever I have ordered this drink, people are always eyeing to see what it is because the presentation is also that good! The Espresso Tonic is also a perfect summer drink and the shot was pulled perfectly. If you want to get some work done here, I'd highly recommend coming early so you can grab a table and to also bring your headphones because it does get busy and loud. They also have WiFi and one single bathroom. Thanks Covour Coffee!

Extremely. Underwhelming…read more Tried four drinks and a pastry. Cold brew is sour. Chalky matcha (psss, spend more as people can taste it). Diluted lattes. The coffee bean choice is in question here. Seems to be the root of all the bad drinks. Well the toppings are sub par as well. The everything croissant with cream cheese saved this from a ZERO star. The people who go here are not real coffee connoisseurs. Careful with the reviews. For the connoisseurs - the drinks are not refined. It's slapped together. It doesn't have the layering connoisseurs seek. Iykyk. I had so much hope, I mean, how bad can a coffee shop be if it's in a coffee town. The decor and vibe is nice, however.

I tried their velvet soy and it was very good. This is a favorite spot when I go up to the Bay…read moreand make every effort to visit. Please come and create your own adventure.

So yummy! You can really tell they prioritize quality and balance here. As soon as you walk in…read morethere's a standing menu but the ordering area and kiosk is actually located all the way in the back. The store is clean, spacious and well decorated. This is one of the best matcha lattes I've had in the Bay Area. I tried their seasonal white peach and it was the perfect mix of fruity yet not too sweets it blended harmoniously with the matcha. We also tried their Hokkaido cheese tart and Uji matcha cheese tart which was DELISHHHH! The Hokkaido cheese tart was my favorite out of the two. Aside from the little spillage on the black sesame hojicha latte (which my friend also loved) this place was perfect!

A Hidden Gem for Coffee Lovers!…read more We stumbled upon this place while craving coffee after a heavy meal at another restaurant in Palo Alto. Tucked away in a cozy spot, it's accessible through an 'Insta-friendly' walkway between two beautifully painted mural walls--a hidden gem in every sense. At first, I assumed it was one of those trendy spots that people flock to more for the aesthetics than the actual coffee. But I couldn't have been more wrong. Our group ordered a variety of drinks, and everyone loved what they got. The service was friendly and prompt, and to our surprise, there was plenty of seating. While their signature brews feature some unique craft coffee blends, I went with a classic cappuccino--and it did not disappoint. Bold, flavorful, and beautifully presented, it was everything I hoped for. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

- 4.6: Jordanian pancakes; these are a great accompaniment to the soft-serve. They are Just thick…read moreenough and spongy enough to hold the soft serve. - 4.0: Oat Rose soft serve: Available daily 10am-2pm. Oat milk, vanilla, cardamom, rose water, sea salt. Sprinkled with pistachio. Waaaaay too expensive at $8. It's the most overpriced soft-serve in the history of soft-serve. Also: The flavor is very muted. But it goes great with the Jordanian pancakes. - 4.0: espresso shot. A respectable Italian style shot with structure. But very sour. - 2.5: Dessert rose latte. Flavor is too muted.

Temp & Time is one of the underrated matcha tea shops! When you drive on El Camino Real, it may be…read moreeasy to miss as there is a small entryway to the parking lot for Temp & Time. The inside has such a pretty aesthetic, with a few inside tables to How to order is with an iPad kiosk, so card payment only. The menu selection is nice and simple, offering matcha and hojicha options. There are also small desserts like cheesecakes, cake rolls whole or slice and tiramisu. This tea shop is nice to go to after work to relax and decompress for a bit. Items my coworker and I ordered- * Hojicha Strawberry Latte - light sweet, soy milk and less ice. Rating 5/5 * Hojicha Cake Roll slice. Rating 5/5 * Matcha Latte - light sweet, oat milk, less ice. Rating 5/5

Temp & Time is a hidden gem in Palo Alto! It's not the easiest to get to - the cafe shares a small…read moreplaza with Drunken Monk and parking is extremely difficult so be warned. This cafe specializes in Asian inspired drinks, roll cakes, basque cheesecakes, as well as Japanese puddings. The interior is super Japandi / minimalistic aesthetic. Their desserts have also been officially marked as "not too sweet" by my inlaws so you know it's got that Asian parent stamp of approval! I haven't tried the basque cheesecakes and the puddings, but have been a repeat customer for their roll cakes. So far I've tried their matcha, coffee, and black sesame roll cakes and all are fantastic. Super strong flavors and the chiffon cake isn't too dry. I will say for a single slice the price is quite steep, but it /is/ located in Palo Alto so rent is not cheap I would assume. Also if you wanted an entire roll, you have to order 2 business days in advance.

Food is delicious! At times, it can be a bit windy out there and sitting outside is often the only…read moreoption. But the people are great and the food is wonderful.

The black coffee, as a pour over/drip or Americano etc., is top 2 in my list; maybe even #1…read more I don't know if it's the beans they use or the way they brew it, but the coffee is not too acidic nor bitter/burnt tasting. The water taste and smell is "clean" - it doesn't have like unclean machine taste/smell. I wonder if they use a high quality water filter- ‍- who cares, as long as they keep it like that. The butterscotch latte is consistently good. The location is cute and peaceful. parking can be a bit of a pain. 5/5 stars from me for that black coffee.

Lots of different matcha based drinks as well as matcha soft serve…read more I wasn't in the mood for a milk based drink so I was happy to try the Matcha seltzers. I chose the Yuzu flavor , strawberry was the other option . Im picky about not having overly sweetened drinks, but also don't like how bitter Matcha can taste, but my Yuzu Matcha Seltzer hit the spot on a hot day . They also seemed happy to customize or fix drinks . The only thing disappointing was the vibes. It's located at the bottom of some office complex and when I walked in it just felt like an office cafeteria (and not the fun kind at some tech offices!) I wouldve chosen somewhere different to meet up with someone.

This cafe is bright on the inside, with a lot of matcha on the menu…read more I stopped by here to kill some time with friends. There's a small parking lot outside the cafe. The interior is pretty bright, with lots of windows which let in a large amount of sunlight (though it also means some spots could probably get toasty). The menu is very matcha forward, with a lot of drinks and a small number of choices of soft serve. I got a yuzu tea and matcha soft serve with mochi "topping". The mochi topping, they were placed at the bottom of the soft serve cup which definitely makes it less of a dexterity challenge to eat the soft serve while not spilling mochi everywhere. Service was counter service, with one staff member working it all when my party was there around 4pm. The yuzu tea was good. It was cold and refreshing which was superb on this hot day, with a light yuzu flavor to it. I liked what I got, but prices felt a tad high. Still, it was a nice spot to hang out for half an hour over drinks

All time favorite for egg sandos…read more Service good So far I have been placing delivery orders and looking forward to visit in person and try the menu. Loved match drinks options

Great coffee, if you like your coffee bitter, I would go with less sweet than the default. Egg…read moresandwich was really good only downside was there was a huge shell in mine and I just could not finish the sandwich after cause that's all I could taste. Service was really quick and it's a very small coffee shop. - They don't accept cash & have a restroom!

It's great that they are open later in the evening. The baklava is a step up in quality:…read more5/5: pistachio roll. Great flavor. Not too sweet. 5/5: square walnut baklava. Not too sweet. 4/5: spongy soaked Kataifi; great texture, but generic sweet flavor.

We ordered to go from this place and their desserts are fairly good; we tried Kunefe Pistachio (4…read moreout of 5 stars) Triangle with Pistacho (3.5 stars) and their Tres Leches (1 star). Overall decent spot will definitely try it again

(my review is based on their food participation at the PA Art Festival - I haven't been able to get…read moreto the cafe itself but hear it's wonderful) A special cafe with tons of heart and love behind it. Yes, a festival may have a different atmosphere however I've received food at others that is just, well, delivered. Ada's serves with their special touches - lovely fresh pastries, delicious vegetable bowls and bbq chicken salads, and wow empanadas! My faves were the vegetable bowls - 3 types of cauliflower, grilled mushrooms, quinoa, greens and much more, and the mushroom cheese empanada. Great coffee, big smiles and check ins, the owners and family are truly lovely. A place to check out and support when I'm in the area.

This is a cute little cafe adjacent to the library…read more I had the cacio e pepe breakfast croissant and the ham and cheese biscuit. Both were ultra rich and tasty. The staff are sweet, and there's is plentiful outdoor seating.

This seems to be a very popular place to go at Downtown Palo Alto. I've been coming across this…read morecafe wondering what the commotion is about. I guess that it's known to have good coffee and nice exterior. It looks really nice inside but outside is way better due to scenic the atmosphere is. Bunch of plants, cars driving, people walking on sidewalks, good view of other businesses, etc. It's really a good setting for studying and working. Perhaps, many university students go here for that. I saw many people use their laptops and devices. Back to the interior, it looks really modern and a perfect fit for a coffee place. I didn't really get something crazy, but I did had cafe au lait. Tastes like usual, but their prices are quite expensive since that drink was $6.30, which can be twice as expensive as the ones from low-end cafes. However, it's worth the stay and experience. I did stay outside and I honestly like it. It's probably going to be one of go to places for coffee whenever I visit downtown.

I came to Verve Coffee on a busy Thursday morning around 8 a.m. The place was bustling, with people…read moreenjoying their coffee, working, families with children, and people from all walks of life. The energy was busy and full of life. I ordered an Americano and toast, and both were very good. The service was friendly, nothing life changing, but perfectly pleasant and efficient. Overall, Verve is a pleasant place to grab a coffee, get some work done, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. I would definitely come