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    Big Mug Coffee Roaster

    3.9 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Bryan C.

    Came here to get a post meal coffee after we ate a huge meal at the Katsu Burger next door. The decor of this coffee shop is very chill and I saw a lot of people there studying or working. Really like the lights and the furnish but their coffee was just about average.

    Arlo T.

    I came here after playing Pokemon like a nerd. I was in the area because I wanted to try Katsu burger. Like I mentioned before the parking lot is hella wild because of all the businesses. Anyway, I was hella famished ya feel me? So I wanted some damn sustenance, I ended up grabbing the korean sandwich. It had cabbage eggs and other things as well. I only ate half, but it was good. This place is pretty cool, it seems like a 3rd place for people which we lack in this time. A place where people can hang out talk and just engage. Pretty cool atmosphere.

    Angel L.

    Really love this place for their Korean breakfast sandwiches. But I don't love the busy parking lot or somewhat hectic environment. They're always very busy on the weekends and seating can be challenging and it's very loud inside

    Avo Egg Taco Toast (2 pcs)
    Sylvia N.

    My boyfriend and I went here after grabbing pastries in the next plaza, and they didn't care about us having outside food, which was nice. The folks working were willing to help answer any questions. We ended up getting the brown sugar latte and the Einspanner for our drinks. The brown sugar latte had customizations of sweetness level, and the normal was a tad sweet, so I would have preferred to put the less sweet option. For next time! Other than that, the brown sugar latte was huUuuge! It seemed like it was basically a latte and a half. My boyfriend had the Einspanner, which he was disappointed about because it was too milky and didn't have enough coffee flavor. I LOVED the avo egg taco toast. It has this sweet-ish sauce on top that was amazing. However, my boyfriend didn't like the sauce, and he didn't love the thickness of the bread. He said it should have been called avo egg "breadfast" because of how much bread lol But to each their own because I thought the avocado egg taco toast was the best breakfast egg and toast type of thing I have ever gotten.

    Vanilla latte
    Hannah C.

    A great cafe for studying/working. I visited on a Friday morning in hopes of getting some work done and encountered an entire store full of people with the same idea. The ambiance was peaceful and focused. There is a ton of seating here, but almost every single table was occupied. You order through machines, so there is minimal employee interaction. When I was ordering, I was disappointed to find that a majority of drinks were sold out? I've honestly never seen anything like it. They didn't have a single matcha option available, and they were out of a ton of food options and lattes. I ended up trying the chai and a vanilla latte. Both were solid but not particularly remarkable. This spot is definitely a Bay Area classic, but I feel like most people don't come here because the drinks or food are particularly notable. There are far more flashy places, but this is an ideal environment for working, which is why it remains so popular.

    Melissa G.

    I came back to Big Mug to meet a friend because the location was convenient and I was pleased to see some cool upgrades that have me revising my previous 3 star review. They made more space for seating and tables, they used to have this huge book shelf thing that split up the space a bit. The service seems way more organized and efficient. The coffee tastes better than I remember. The menu is a bit chaotic, it looks like a collection of a bunch of menus. But they have all kinds of new stuff that customers would probably enjoy. Overall, a very solid spot.

    Alyssa M.

    Beautiful place, cute little shop, service can use a major adjustment, from the behind the counter staff / use the kiosk most definitely, to the rude workers who make your "coffee and Food" I've been here a few times an before I leave a review I like to give places the benefit of the doubt. But from the coffee being meh to the muffins which are just frozen an heated in an air fryer, you must really check the cook time I ordered both muffin said to be filled with filling that was wam on the outside an filling completely frozen, this spot I definitely pass up with no problem. I'll try again in a few months!!

    Iced caramel macchiato
    Rimmi S.

    I got your iced caramel macchiato and avocado tacos, and I highly recommend them. The shop is Korean food themed and the service is fast! It's smaller than I expected, but still a lot of chairs for people to sit.

    Hojicha Latte
    Don L.

    Great drinks and coffee shop atmosphere. I loved my recent hojicha latte, and I've previously had the honey lemon tea, which was refreshing as well. It does get loud, so bring noise cancelling headphones or earplugs. Parking lot can get packed, so you might have to park on the nearby street and walk over. Not all seats have electrical outlets, but it's first come first serve. Take a seat with plugs if you see one! Must buy something to use the WiFi and bathroom. They give you the codes to both on your receipt. Slight flaw this place has is that there's only one restroom, so you'll have to wait if there's a person ahead of you.

    Minah L.

    Been here a couple times and there's a large work space with plenty of seating, although spots fill up fast. WiFi's not the fastest but it gets the job done. I get the pandan latte and not sure if it was really at half sweet, but it's a mouthful of sugar both times I've been. The coffee itself tastes really burnt so it's not for my taste. I think the food sounds good so might give that a try next time.

    Briana V.

    I really like this coffee shop. They had good food to choose from but their coffee had great flavor and they had plenty of options as well. What I like the most of how spacious the space was to sit and enjoy a drink. There was a self-service kiosk that you ordered from and the coffee came out fairly quick. The parking lot does get full at times so parking sometimes can be a little tough. I ended up just getting a regular latte and will hopefully be back soon to try a pastry and another coffee. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new coffee shop.

    Spanish latte
    Farhana M.

    Big space inside but was packed on President's day, full of students with their laptops. Theres lots of seating and outlets. I ordered a hot Spanish latte. I kept the default sweetness and felt it was too sweet. I'd do less next time

    The perfect breakfast  Gilgeori (gil-go-ri) Toast and a large mocha
    Mandi K.

    I was in the area of an event and was looking for a good place for coffee and breakfast. While searching Yelp, I saw the most amazing sandwiches I knew I had to try! Big Mug was the ticket for my morning. I headed over and was amazed by the menu. It was hard to decide what to get! I ordered a large mocha with an extra shot and the Gilgeori toast. Huge thank you to the lady making drinks! She asked me if I really wanted 6 shots of espresso and I was like "um, excuse me?" I'm so use to most coffee shops only doing 3 shots in a large and an extra shot only being 1 shot. Not here! A large has 4 shots and an extra shot is 2. Which makes sense! I've never understood why coffee shops do odd numbers since an espresso machine typically does 2 shots at a time! Anyways, thank you. I needed coffee but I didn't need to be vibrating all day. Now this sandwich, what can I say other than OMG! This was exactly what I didn't know I wanted. It was so good! I got it without ketchup and house sauce. They had house sauce add and I prefer to taste random sauces before dedicating my whole meal to it. I originally thought there was way too much cabbage on it, but after my first bite, my mind was quickly changed! All the flavors went together so well! The house sauce was also really good! I'm pretty sure it was kewpie mayo mixed with something and I'm here for it! The shop is cute and way larger than I expected. I was able to find a seat pretty easily and posted up to eat and enjoy my coffee while I read. I wish there was one closer! This would be where I go all the time! I can't wait to be back.

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    Ask the Community - Big Mug Coffee Roaster

    Does this establishment have air conditioning?

    Yes!

    Do they sell unroasted coffee beans for home roasters?

    How come you don't brew coffee on some days? I find it very odd to not have coffee at a coffee shop. It's our favorite place to go ☹️

    How loud or busy is this place between 1-3pm?

    Was really busy on Friday at 2.

    With the restrictions lifted are you guys offering indoor seating?

    Yes, they are

    Do they offer outdoor seating? Thanks.

    They do offer some outdoor seating!

    Can you take coffee to go?

    Yes you can!

    Do they have a parking lot?

    Yes! It's usually pretty packed but they have one that's shared with the other stores around them.

    Is there gluten free bread?

    No gluten free unfortunately...but the butter honey bread is a fantastic non-gluten free treat.

    Does multigrain latte contain caffeine?

    Hello, Cindy! Our multigrain latte does not have caffeine. Also, it is one of our other beverages… Read more

    Is heavy cream available for putting in coffee? (not half & half)

    Hello, there. We don’t use heavy cream @ big mug!

    Are there any herbal (non-caffeinated) teas on the menu?

    Hello, Rachel. Yes. Jardin Sauvage, piccolo and golden honeydew on the tea list.

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