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

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    Tiramisu Latte and mural in the large seating area
    Yodit D.

    We ordered the tiramisu latte and yuzu citronella lemonade and they were both very good. It is a large open space shop with lots of seating. Great place to hang out, study, or get some work done. We will come back when we are in the area.

    Lavender Matcha Latte, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Strawberry Matcha Latte
    Rui Y.

    I popped by Big Mug Coffee after work to study; parking isn't too bad, though it shares a parking lot with a slew of other businesses (mostly eateries). It wasn't crazy busy so it was easy to order through one of their two tablets and find a spot to sit. It is very spacious and filled with many tables, so even when busy you'll likely be able to find a spot. The menu is a bit messy to look at--there is a big menu hanging over the kiosks, another posted alongside where a line is formed, then the menu on the tablet kiosks themselves. It's a pretty big menu featuring primarily coffee-based drinks, matcha lattes, and a wide variety of food, so you'll likely find something appealing. I ordered their smoked salmon bagel (which rang up to about $16) and their matcha latte ($8); to be honest, neither were outstanding. The salmon and avocado in the bagel were great, but the bagel itself was a bit stale--for $16, it's a bit hard to swallow. The matcha was very milky, and there is another store offering better matcha drinks in the same plaza. I'll admit, though, it's a little on me for not picking coffee at a spot with "coffee" in the name. I will say, though, that the atmosphere in the main area is pretty good; the decor is understated but comfortable, and the lighting is good. The service is also solid--the servers are friendly and our order came out quickly. I will say that the bathroom feels ominous. Overall, it's a great spot to study; Big Mug is open late, has free Wi-Fi and a bathroom for customers, and offers both food and caffeinated drinks for longer study sessions. I feel that the prices vary widely for items but skew towards being too pricy for the quality, at least from my limited experience. I plan on coming back to give other items a try, but for now, it's not a favorite.

    Busy mothers day crowd (seating) line moves quick
    Lianne C.

    I stumbled upon big mug while looking for a coffee joint with interesting drinks. I was looking for not too sweet and not too creamy like the recent trends with cream top coffees. I tried the pandan latte and was pleasantly surprised on how you could still taste the pan although it is not as strong as I've had with matches I think with the coffee it went really well to add extra aroma to the milk. It had the perfect amount of caffeine. The kiosk to order can be a little confusing. Not everything is uploaded with pictures, which could be more helpful for our first time customers. I ended up helping a couple next to me. Look for the burrito because it was labeled somewhere else in menu. If I have time to dine in, I would love to try everything on the menu. It looks so good. They even have Korean style toast here. On Mother's Day the seats were all taken as everyone was just chilling there, but I think it's a great spot on weekdays to do work or grab a quick brunch with friends. The area is very spacious and not tight like some other coffee shops.

    Sydney A.

    Another stop on my Coffee-Pray-Love journey. This is a contender for the best cold brew I've tried so far. They do a CBC which is a concentrate and it definitely is. Flavor is not diluted by melting ice and neither is the caffeine. 10/10 will return for my cold brew when working in Santa Clara. Ambiance: looks like an inviting place to sit and work and they have snacks! Quick service and very clean (:

    Lavender latte
    Alex Z.

    I used to come here a lot since it was a nice spot to hang out and get work done. Came in on a Monday around noon and the shop was fully packed and pretty loud (normally there's ample seating). There's a kiosk to order now with a majority of items missing pictures and descriptions. Still, the staff seem busier than ever, my lavender latte took about 15 minutes and it was hard to find open seating. I think the quality has gotten a little worse here, my latte was very sweet even with less sugar requested, and they seemed to just dump espresso on top of milk and callel my name in a hurry. They also seem to sell beauty products now, which is a little strange. The whole experience across the board felt unpolished, not sure if I'd come back here next time unless I'm in the area.

    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.

    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!!

    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.

    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

    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.

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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… 

    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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    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

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