This little coffee shop was recommended quite a bit when I came to San Jose and it definitely hit…read moreexactly what I was looking for. Great selection of unique signature lattes with some pastries and food options to go along with. Very communal atmosphere with friendly staff, will have to swing by this place again when I re-visit San Jose.

Popped in to grab a matcha & 2 TGTG bags…read more * Line moved quickly, staff was friendly * Iced Tokyo matcha latte had a taste of cherry blossom, but it felt unbalanced b/c I asked for it without sugar syrup. Nice but I would likely skip it in favor of an Americano next time Tip: If using TGTG, check your purchased bag type & description vs. the contents of the bag you receive. We purchased meal bags but received 100% pastries, coworkers were happy for the unexpected treats.

Such a cute and good coffee and breakfast spot! They have a lot of cute images and pictures in the…read moreshop with limited seating. They had a good selection of fun and different drinks and the AAron and matcha horchata drink is what we got and both not overly sweet and so good! For food, we got the green eggs and ham sandwich and it was so filling and good that I could only eat half! Altogether a solid spot for breakfast food and drinks and would definitely come back!

Came in around 10:30 ish on a Tuesday 8/4/26 and there were a few customers sitting assuming they…read morewaiting for their order. Placed my order on the kiosk. Ordered: Ice Horchata matcha- drink was still warm so it melted the ice quickly Pistachio latte- was good Regular latte- was good Chocolate chip cookie- was good The waiting of my drinks was pretty long of a wait esp when I need my caffeine when it was not even a rush hour. Not sure but looks like there's only one barista and a cashier. Overall, the cookie and drinks were good. Need to come back to try out their pastries which look delicious.

Really lovely little coffee shop that leans into that industrial warehouse vibe in the best way…read more The coffee was great--I ended up trying both on-tap cold brews on the day we went because I didn't realize that buying a bag of whole bean coffee came with a free coffee drink. With some coffees a second cup will give me a stomach ache (especially since I drink my cold brews black and bitter like my soul), but I had no problems with their cold brews! I also got the vegan stonefruit scone (baked by Sweet Dragon) and while a little on the dry side (common with scones), paired extremely well with the coffee and had good flavor. Husband got a cappuccino and a strawberry mini pie and was extremely pleased with his order. The service is friendly, but some things may have been new on the day we went. They almost forgot my cold brew until we asked at the counter, as well as stating that they didn't have anything to heat up my husband's strawberry pie (which seems odd, since a little toaster oven seems like a simple fix for that), but apparently it was fantastic at room temperature anyway. Seating was absolutely full when we got there and we were lucky to snag a table as another couple left, so it seems like a popular Saturday morning spot. Several folks were working on laptops, and it seems like a kid-friendly place. The decor is a clean and modern/trendy industrial style, which works well for the space, and the windows provide nice daylight. Overall, a good coffee shop and I am really happy to see vegan pastry options! My husband is getting into pinball, which was part of the motivation to come out and try Chromatic, so I am sure we'll be back again next time he wants to hit up Slingshot (in the same building), and I look forward to the coffee and treats!

Chromatic Coffee has convenient parking, though the space itself had a bit of a grunge, industrial…read morelook during my visit, likely made more apparent by ongoing construction nearby. The seating area is quite limited for the large crowd it attracts, making the atmosphere inside feel a bit chaotic at peak times. Fortunately, the baristas are super polite and work fast, keeping the long lines moving efficiently. The coffee menu and the retail bean selection are both impressive. I decided to try a dulce de leche coffee. While I was expecting a strong caramel profile of dulce de leche, the flavor turned out to be fairly subtle rather than prominent. It added a significant sweetness, but without knowing the order beforehand, identifying the exact flavor would have been tough. That said, the coffee itself was still refreshing The high quality of the coffee bean really shone through, delivering a rich aroma and the ideal caffeine kick for a breezy morning. Great coffee beans and fast service make it worth dropping in, even if the indoor seating situation is a bit tight.

Fast check in, decent drinks, very cute, and very clean! They have plenty of drinks to choose from,…read morecaffeinated and non caffeinated options. The first room was super pretty and they have a bunch of cute cat merchandise at the counter. Check in was super fast, all I needed to do was sign a waiver. All of the cats were soooo cute and friendly! The lounge areas were very clean and they had plenty of toys to play with. Would definitely go again, it's worth it for the price!! ^^

I had a cat lounge reservation for 11am earlier today. The check-in process for that was quick and…read morepretty straightforward. I like the area and location as it's conveniently close to both Santa Clara Caltrain Station and the SCU Campus. It was nice and relaxing being able to spend a full hour surrounded by various cats. Some were playful/energetic, while one snuggled up next to me for a nap. I also like how the fast WiFi available (making it a good place to do some work or some gaming on the go). I'll definitely have to come back and check out their "Work from Nabi: 2-hour" visit option sometim

Ordered a drip coffee and milk cake and both did not disappoint…read more The service was quick and friendly. It's a nice ambiance or vibes inside. Plenty of nearby street parking.

I visited this coffee shop after seeing its 4-star rating and was excited to try a new place,…read moreespecially because I was looking for somewhere with spacious seating. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing, particularly when it came to customer service. When my party of three approached the counter, the woman in the black top with short hair, who appeared to be the owner or manager, finished taking the order of the customer ahead of us but did not acknowledge or greet us. I stood there waiting while my party and I looked toward her, but there was no acknowledgment or indication that someone would be with us shortly. Eventually, my mother had to ask another employee, who was working on the other side of the counter, for assistance with the pastries. That employee was the one who eventually assisted us and took our order. I asked whether we could choose a seat and have our order brought to us, and she nodded yes. I also left a tip when paying for our order. When our drinks and pastries were ready, the curt short hair black top woman called out loudly on our order at the pickup area. I found this a little odd given that I had specifically asked whether the order would be brought to our table, but I went ahead and picked everything up myself and brought it to our table. About 30 minutes later, I noticed that the same employee personally carried a drink and pastry to another customer who had arrived after us and was seated behind us. At that point, I was confused about why service seemed inconsistent. We had been told to pick up our own order, and we also had to clear/manage our own table, yet another customer who arrived later was being served at his table. I initially decided not to make an issue of it because I had seen other customers picking up their own orders as well. What bothered me most, however, was what happened with my elderly mother when she needed to use the restroom. She knocked twice but received no response, so she asked a staff member for the restroom key. She was told that someone might be inside. After waiting a couple of minutes, it turned out that the person inside was actually a staff member. My mother asked why the employee hadn't simply responded when she knocked, especially since she was waiting to get access to the restroom. The employee in the black top ignored her and walked away without responding. As a customer, I found the overall interaction to be extremely unfriendly and lacking in basic hospitality. I also couldn't help but notice that my party was the only Chinese/Vietnamese group in the coffee shop at the time. I cannot say what anyone's intentions were, but the inconsistent treatment left me uncomfortable and made me question whether we were being treated differently. A business in the hospitality industry should make all customers feel welcome, regardless of their background or ethnicity. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived until we left, the customer service was close to nonexistent and there was very little friendliness or acknowledgment toward us. The space itself is spacious and looks nice at first glance, but the interior is not particularly well maintained if you look closely. I'm honestly unclear how this place has a 4-star rating based on my experience. The poor customer service and lack of basic courtesy left a bad taste in my mouth. I came here intending to support a new local business, but based on this experience, I would not recommend this coffee shop and do not plan to return. If you're going to operate a business in hospitality, customer service should be one of the fundamentals. A little acknowledgment, courtesy, and consistency would have made a significant difference.

First time trying this place! I would recommend!…read more Instead of visiting their actual location, I ended up trying a delicious strawberry pastry from a booth they had in Presidio Tunnel Tops Park. The workers were friendly. I also noticed they kept clearing tray after tray, so that's good. I do plan on visiting their actual location one of these days.

I tried their pastries from their tent back in the Fremont Art and Wine Festival since last year. I…read morewent home with a pistachio croissant and a fruit danish. Both were too sweet for my taste. The croissant was flaky when toasted. Both should be paired with coffee or plain latte to balance the sweetness out. They even had blueberry and pistachio cheesecakes and a few cakes, which I didn't get because it was very hot outside to consume. The guys at the tent were kind to explain each flavor of their pastries.

People are so nice and pleasant!…read more Excellent coffee - perfect and pretty Cortado and I always appreciate glass for that drink. Love the just off campus vibe. Put this in your rotation.

Personally feel like I'm living a fever dream where everyone loves this place and enjoys the coffee…read moreand I'm the lone Scrooge who hates it. I don't think their coffee is any good. At all. I've enjoyed a few of their specialty seasonal drinks but those have never become core menu items. I am talking some really great items like mango matcha's, strawberry matcha's, lavendar latte's etc that I have thoroughly enjoyed but their core menu is not something I ever want to order from. They have really great stuffed croissants but those are also seasonal! My office catered pastries from here once and I still think about the spinach and cheese croissant we had alll the time! I have never seen it in their case though. And while they are really great, ~$8 for a pastry is highway robbery. Parking here is very difficult and I think most people who come here live nearby enough to walk. You gotta hope to get lucky with some street parking as they have no designated parking areas. I've had several odd cashier interactions where I am met with blank stares and no dialogue as I order. Today took the cake, however. When I ordered, the cashier looked at me confused. I picked up their menu and pointed to the item one I wanted. The cashier had to come find me again after placing my order to confirm it again. They have a seasonal chai listed and 'can be made into a pumpkin chai by request.' There was confusion around it coming with a shot of espresso and because my stomach has been completely wrecked since I had it, I think the they must have put two shots into my drink. In the past 5 hours, I've used the restrooms 4 times and eventually projectile vomited. I don't drink coffee often and had this in ONE sitting. I realize this is a unique experience as I do not drink espresso often but wanted to share so you all understand how strong their coffee is and seeing as how its across SCU, it DOES make sense why so many people come here. Upset is the least of what I feel right now and can confidently share I will not be back. Shits fucked up. No pun intended

Stopped in on a Monday morning and was so thankful there wasn't a line. I ordered the strawberry…read morematcha and my partner ordered a coffee (can't remember name). My matcha was AMAZING. I also got the passion fruit scone, yum! Service was very friendly and efficient. Lots of seating inside and out, so bring your furry friend.

Probably one of my favorite cafes in the south bay- I love their coffee and ambience…read more Recently re-visited the Santa Clara location with a friend, and we had a great kindle cafe hangout here. The cafe is almost always full. I wish they also open a location in the east bay!

Absolute go to spot for coffee, a snack, and working from home. There are lots of tables for doing…read morework or even just catching up with someone. Outlets are only in the back area, but there are many along the step seating area. The coffee: delicious, i always get a vanilla latte with oat milk and an extra shot. Not too sweet and always consistent. The food; The avocado toast is so yummy, I love the touch of togarashi and marinated tomatoes! The volume can sometimes be a tad loud because people come here to catch up, but it's not as loud as some places. You order at the ipad and enter your table number (you take a number from the table where the ipads are) and it gets delivered to your table! Easy Peasy!

Counter staff very friendly…read more 2hr parking lot but told longer is fine This is my third visit On Sunday it's super packed and food wait long. Today it's Monday. Place is half full. I'm working. Too much hard surfaces so sound echoes quite a bit. Not relaxing for work if you are looking for a calm environment. Varied selections of croissants. All chairs feel and appear to be firm.

I've been here a couple of times with my husband, and hands down, this is one of our favorite…read morematcha spots in the Bay Area! The place has indoor and outdoor seatings but limited. I've seen people study or do work in there but it's not the most quiet place. Staff is always friendly to us when we're ordering drinks. We tried the Guava Matcha with Guava Cream, and this was easily a 10/10 for me. The li hing powder on top adds such a unique, slightly tangy flavor that makes the drink really stand out. This is the drink we always order whenever we visit this place. We also tried the Double Matcha Melon Matcha, which was good, but I still preferred the guava matcha. My husband likes the Melon Matcha better though. The Vietnamese Coffee was very strong for me and on the less-sweet side. The Pandan Latte wasn't really for us either. It wasn't very sweet, and we didn't get much pandan flavor. We've definitely had better pandan lattes elsewhere. The drinks aren't cheap, but I think they're worth trying, especially the guava matcha and double melon matcha. Lines can get pretty long on weekends, and parking is free but limited. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for the guava matcha!

I've had Academic a few times already. This was my first time at this location. Parking was awful,…read moreeven for a Friday morning at 10AM.. Ain't y'all got work or something (I was coming home from the dentist). Luckily I found a spot after circling the lot one time, got my drinks, and was in and out within 15 minutes. I finally got to try the Melon Matcha, which was delicious! I recently had the King Jasmine Melon matcha from Heytea or something, and it just did not hit. I know these aren't identical drinks, but I've been craving something good with melon flavor, and this hit the spot. For the 2nd drink, I got one of our usual go-to's, the guava matcha. Pretty good overall. I've knocked on their prices before. Still steep and more than I'd like to pay for my matcha, but it IS good. Still, costs about $1.5-2+ more than other places in my experience.