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    Block Coffee

    3.8 (136 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Banana matcha , block latte w Lego men
    Kristina K.

    Ive been wanting to try this place for sooo long and it did not disappoint! A South Korean cafe vibe with delish quality coffee and matcha! Service was so sweet eat and friendly and fast! I went right in the morning on a weekday around 8:30. There is a small parking lot which I appreciated. Seating in the back of the store and in the front there is a cute Polaroid sticker Photo Booth! You can stick your sticker on the wall or take it with you! Loved this fun aspect! I got the block latte and the banana matcha. Both phenomal. I got a choice of which ice I wanted, maybe bc it wasn't too busy , but I loved that and chose Lego people. I'm def going to be back!!!

    banana matcha $ einspanner coffee
    Madison B.

    Located in South San Jose we went to try this spot for the first time. They have a cute photo booth in the main area where it prints out a photo sticker where you can post on their walls. I tried the banana matcha and my boyfriend tried the einspanner coffee. The banana matcha had good flavor and was not overly sweet which I liked. The einspanner coffee is good and I suggest to add the sweetener as it normally does not have sweetener.

    Yum!!
    Ashley V.

    Wish this was closer! So many fun drinks that I wanted to try, but had to get the banana matcha latte with oat milk. No big batch matcha here and real banana. Presentation is 10/10 and flavor is delicious! Service was very friendly and quick! The inside is too cute, love the minimalist vibes and free Photo Booth.

    Felicia F.

    My daughter's basketball league is close by and was excited to find Block. The aesthetics coming in was super cute, nice clean and chic. They have a cute little Photobooth area that provides free photos, a nice touch! I ordered the pistachio latte and loved it! I'm not usually a pistachio girly but it was advertised so I decided to give it a try. Loved the flavors and nuttiness! Thought it could be a tad sweeter, but that's my preference since I like my drinks sweet. Price point was a little above average, but that's expected now in the Bay Area. They have a cute little seating area in the back as well. Def coming back to try other yummy drinks!

    Yuzu Berry Tea, Banana Matcha, Matcha Einspanner, Double Matcha, Block Coffee
    Rachel L.

    Some yummy drinks with a few misses. My friend and I tried 5 drinks total. We both agreed that the double matcha was the best tasting. Super generous with the matcha foam with a creamy matcha base. It wasn't too sweet and the matcha flavor shined through. The banana matcha and matcha einspanner were pretty good too, but the foams were less impressive and more artificial tasting. I also really enjoyed the yuzu berry tea. So refreshing!!! The block coffee itself was a hard pass for me. Takes forever to melt and just tasted like milk with watered down coffee. A cute concept of a drink but not well executed. Interior is clean, sleek, and modern. They have a little seating area towards the back of the shop, and a photo booth in the front that prints your picture out as a sticker. Cute spot to chill! Drinks came out fairly quick as well.

    Block latte and banana matcha
    Maggie W.

    Cute cafe in South San Jose that does a variety of trendy and classic coffee and matcha beverages! My boyfriend got the Block Latte (an iced latte that's iced with coffee) and I got the banana matcha, which totaled to $18. $20 for 2 drinks is quite steep, in my opinion. The cream top was very thick and came with a slice of freeze dried banana and some biscoff crumbs that added a delicious crunchy texture to the drink that wasn't offputting at all. The banana flavor is very infused and pairs well with the matcha here. The Block Latte was strong, even before the iced block of coffee melted! It came in an adorable My Melody shape. Very tasty and a nice jolt of caffeine for the day. Seating in the back is tucked away and limited but surprisingly full on weekends! Lots of young students here chatting and getting work done. I hope that Block Coffee continues to experience success, because cute cafes like these in south side come by infrequently.

    Kiana L.

    My friend and I drove about 40 minutes to try Block, and it definitely did not disappoint. We got the Earl Grey Matcha and the Matcha Einspanner, and both were really good. I don't usually see a lot of places that offer Earl Grey Matcha, so I had to try it, and it ended up being one of the best I've had. The flavors were really well balanced, with the matcha and Earl Grey blending together smoothly without overpowering each other. The Matcha Einspanner was also really nice, especially with the creamy top that made the drink feel rich but still smooth. The café itself is really clean and nicely designed, and the soft music playing in the background made the whole vibe feel calm and relaxing. It's the kind of place where you can just sit and enjoy your drink without feeling rushed. The people there were also really nice, which made the experience even better.

    Pistachio latte
    Amrita C.

    I am on the hunt for the best lattes in the South Bay. The interior was so beautiful and neutral and modern. I asked the girls for the most delicious latte on the menu and they recommended the pistachio latte. It was $9.29 for the drink, which is pretty steep. The drink itself looked beautiful with cold foam and pistachio bits on top. However, I found the drink to be bitter - even with whole milk. I mixed in the cold foam and it was just ok. Kind of let down - quite an expensive drink that fell flat for me. I wouldn't waste your money here.

    Matcha Einspanner
    Heather N.

    Came back just cause we were near by and the first thing I noticed was the cups got bigger! The cups are now 16oz rather than 12oz, however, they did increase the price by $2. Take that as you will. Matcha Einspanner -the cream top reminds me of a vanilla ice cream -matcha is still great quality -got less ice and less sweet but it still felt a bit too sweet for my taste, not way too sweet though Earl grey matcha -matcha is great quality -Earl grey definitely shines through -I got less ice and less sweet for this as well but it was significantly sweeter than the Einspanner -the sweetness slightly overpowers the flavors of the drink and is too sweet for me so I unfortunately probably won't get this again unless it can be even less sweet.

    block latte
    Michelle V.

    Caught up with a friend for a few hours at this cute, local coffee shop! It has a good amount of parking. We came on a weekday afternoon. The cashier was so friendly in helping us select and customize drinks. There is a free photo booth near the register and it prints out stickers from your photo. How adorable! I love that. There is seating in the back of the store when you go down the hallway. It's tight but good enough to fit a handful of people. It was kept relatively clean but nobody check up on us throughout the time we were there. The prices are on the pricier side. I paid over $8 for my drink. I got the block signature latte. It came with a giant cube made of espresso. Good thing we were planning to stick around for a while! I enjoyed it! It wasn't too sweet. This is a good drink for slow drinkers because it took a long time to melt. I liked that the cube was made of espresso so it didn't dilute the drink. It was a novel experience. Overall it was cool to check out this cafe! I wonder how their other drinks are. I may try again if I find myself in the area.

    Matcha coconut cloud
    Ninah P.

    Got to try the new coffee and matcha spot that opened up. The place had a clean, minimalistic aesthetic. I liked the little photo machine that they had so it's a cute spot to go with other people! I took my drink to go so I didn't see the back, seating area. There weren't too many people when I went so my drink was ready very quickly. I liked the drink I got but the menu was very similar to a lot of other places. Prices are similar to a lot of other matcha spots nowadays too, about $8-9 per drink. Solid spot but nothing too special. I'll definitely drop by when I'm in the area

    Cailey A.

    If you're a matcha enthusiast and cute cafe lover, like myself, I recommend giving Block Coffee a try! I came here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends and this place was pretty busy. This cafe is small, clean, and very aesthetically pleasing. When you walk in, they have a small photo booth where you can take selfies and either stick them onto their photo wall or keep for memories c: The workers here were super friendly and the drinks were beautifully made! I ordered a Double Matcha Cream Latte w/ oatmilk and really enjoyed it. The matcha was lightly sweetened, creamy, grassy, and smooth. The matcha cream was silky and slightly bitter. The whole drink worked very well together. My only con about the drinks here are the cups are small and drink prices are pretty steep. Overall, I would come back here but only on special occasions with friends! Next time, I would love to try their Strawberry Matcha Latte.

    The different types of milk they use and the brands
    Grace P.

    Korean style cafe with trendy drinks. Drinks are on the pricey side. Cool to see that they have a little photo sticker machine! There's seating at the back of the store for people who want to sit.

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