Stopped in on our way through Gilroy and am so glad I did. The food is fantastic. The chef trained under a Korean Chef and so the Mexican Korean fusion of the carnitas is amazing. Fresh local farm to table which is ironically rare for this part of California. So glad we stopped in and I will definitely come back again when I'm this way. The building is so charming as it is 100 yrs old and was an old hotel which now houses the restaurant and art gallery. Service was great! very friendly and attentive staff read more

Cafe Motif - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

So very disappointed in my experience here. I came in with a friend to have a drink and a light dinner before a class we were taking. After all of the great reviews we were very excited. We each ordered a drink and a meal - chicken lettuce wraps (the same meal for each of us). The meal took over an hour to arrive which gave us 10 minutes to eat We were the only 2 people in the restaurant The staff made excuses saying there was only one cook and that the dish was difficult to make The best they offered was to give us our meal to go. Won't be going back. Again VERY disappointing read more

Stopped in and tried out the food. The food was ok and the place looked like a nice art gallery. Large old building with interesting history. read more

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So happy I finally stumbled into this amazing cafe!! First of all the matcha is AMAZING!! They use ceremonial grade matcha and mm mmm mmm it's amazing i had to order another in a larger size. Staff is very friendly and they have great gluten free menu!! read more

Cafe Motif - Iced Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

Food was excellent. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and everyone was super friendly and helpful. Definitely going back. read more

Cafe Motif - Motif Mix w/chicken and a wild berry refresher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Cafe Motif is such an amazing addition to the area! It's a whole vibe! The food is amazing! I haven't had anything that hasn't been superior and not the same thing you can get just anywhere... the tamale eggs Benedict is seriously crazy good! But in addition to good food, there is the SWEETEST gift area with all local artisan goods as well as a place to read or have your kiddos do a little project. I just can't say enough.... read more

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Wonderful relaxing atmosphere with art and jazz music lots of art projects for kids to play with. A 100 year old piano to jam on. Local artists to peruse. Great breakfast and latte with ambiance galore! Theme brunches and group art projects. definitely bringing downtown back! read more

Beautiful space with an extensive coffee/tea collection. Had a tea latte and it was brewed well. Staff were nice and have a calm energy. Wasn't able to enjoy the food because the kitchen doesnt open until 9 on the dot so they only have pastries available at that time. Lots of seating inside with fun community activities such as sketchbooks. Enjoyed the shop and seeing the art. read more

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Seasonal tea and coffee are great. Had the orange blossom coffee (family favorite) and rose tea. Does run on the sweeter side! Service was wonderful, as was the ambiance (with clean tables, pleasantly bright, piano in the corner and hanging dried plants creations). It's wonderful! read more

Loved the coffee, but that's where it ended. We ordered croissants with eggs and bacon...the eggs were prepared as an omelette and were way over cooked, the bacon was not crispy and the cheese non existent. I didn't think they could mess up a simple order, but they managed to do that. For such a cute place, the cafe should be at par. We also tried the cinnamon rolls which were dried and the quiche was undercooked and not warm enough. Very disappointing experience. If I come back, I will only be ordering coffee. The croissant is advertised with fluffy eggs, the eggs are not fluffy at all, they need to change the description on the menu if that's the not way they serve it. read more

Cafe Motif - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

Recently ordered Tamale Breakfast entree which fell flat in taste & dismantled on way home which is only two blocks distance! Sauce was absorbed into their To-Go cardboard containers leaving nothing to apply to the otherwise tasteless tamales. Service was decent. Ambiance outshines the food by far. read more

I'm really conflicted about this place. I was so excited to try it while in town, particularly as a human with celiac, but my son and I ended up super sick with celiac/gluten attacks- which was a real bummer because we were there for my son to take the ACT, and we ended up awake all night and he was in pain and exhausted during the test. Positives: -Ambience is awesome. Super cute and cozy with great art. - Service was kind and welcoming. - Quiche was delicious, and portion was good. Negatives: Most major negative was getting really sick. - portion for fried chicken and pancakes was really small - prices were high for portions read more

This waffle is gluten free and tastes amazing. Most of the menue is gluten free and now my mom (who can't eat gluten ) has somewhere she can go without having to struggle to find something she can eat. 10/10 Coffee was great too. read more

Cafe Motif - Gluten free waffle Bacon , egg and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

Regular here and the baristas in the front Allie and Jessica are great. They always do the most . Love this place !! read more

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I would like to start off with service, this applies to all of the staff but I many to give a shoutout to eddy, he was polite and patient throughout our entire visit and was nice in just about every way. Secondly the food, it was phenomenal for a restaurant, the portions were large and was absolutely delicious, they did what most restaurants around here don't even think of doing, for example drizzling olive oil of the salad so you aren't eating a plate of dry lettuce, and so many other small things that really make the meal come together. Lastly the atmosphere, the tables and chairs are clean, the design is awesome with plants scattered around making the place feel lush and alive while maintaining it's peacefulness, I would highly recommend to try this place before going to other restaurants in Gilroy. read more

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Absolutely love this little gem of a restaurant! Filipino food is lacking in the Central Valley and driving to the Bay Area is often just too much of a hassle. I was so excited to find this spot less than an hour away from home! The interior is really cute and still has the feel of the previous restaurant inside, I like that they kept some things the same like the bar and the ceiling tiles. They have plenty of seating including high top tables, regular tables, comfy chairs and couches and bar seating as well. I have been craving a good Filipino breakfast for a while and got the corned beef silog while fiancee got the tapsilog. It was really good, I will definitely be coming here again and trying other items, sisig has been calling my name for a while so that will likely be next. I made the wrong choice for coffee, it didn't go with my breakfast, but I will know better for next time. I got the matcha something or other latte and fiancee got an Americano, I should have gotten an Americano as well. Don't get me wrong, it was good and earthy, just didn't go with my breakfast choice. The girl that took the order and made our coffees was very sweet, the only other staff were back in the kitchen. There weren't many other customers when we came and for the most part we had the restaurant to ourselves. Hopefully we just came at a slow time, and they get plenty of customers. read more

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So disappointed that restaurant was unable to fulfill an order for delivery that I had preordered days in advance looking forward to surprising my friend on her birthday. I received a message minutes before expected delivery!! Update: Jason, the chef came through! It so happened that there was a little mixup. He offered to deliver my order himself. My friend was delighted and loved it! Masarap Thank you for the great customer excellent service!!! read more

Cafe Motif - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

Thank you for the excellent service & the 2 Dozen delicious Argentinian Empanadas ! They were a hit for my family holiday party ! Marite Marlow read more

Cafe Motif - Argentinian Empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

What a cute hidden gem for Filipino dishes! My fiancé and I were searching for a good brunch spot and stumbled upon Cafe Motif on Yelp. To our delight, they offer silogs, which is a traditional Filipino breakfast that typically features garlic rice, egg, and a choice of meat. The food was delicious, especially the bangus, which was fried to perfection. The vinegar was well balanced with a touch of sweetness and added a great touch, though the garlic rice could be a littttle more flavorful but it was still enjoyable. We loved it so much that we returned the next day to try their sinigang LOL, and I must say, it's the best pork rib sinigang I've had thus far! The broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly tangy. Highly recommend for anyone wanting Filipino food in Gilroy, and if not Filipino food, they serve other American and Mexican dishes as well! read more

Cafe Motif - Left: longsilong Right: bangsilog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Wow, wow, wow! I stepped into Cafe Motif and was immediately captivated. My friend, a regular at the cafe, arrived and led me straight to the counter. It felt like a scene from *Cheers* as familiar faces came up to greet him, making me feel right at home. As if that wasn't enough, there was a lively paint party happening! Anyone who made a purchase at the cafe received a free canvas, adding to the cheerful atmosphere. Although I didn't get to explore the Art Gallery this time, I'm already planning my return. Now, let's talk about the food--that's where the three wows come in! Their seasonal farm-to-table menu features an inventive Mexican-Korean fusion that blew me away. Catalina and Camren recommended starting with the Kabocha Squash Elote, served with their homemade orange sauce. It was incredibly flavorful, delivering that extra kick--definitely the first wow! Camren also suggested trying their espresso martini (made with wine), which earned my second wow. We couldn't resist adding a cucumber pomegranate mojito, which was delicious. I do wonder if they could offer a non-alcoholic version, as I'd love to sip on that during a hot lunch. Second wow! For dinner, Catalina urged me to try the carnitas bibimbap--and this was my third wow! I've never tasted anything quite like it. The meat was perfectly seasoned, and when mixed with rice, egg, and veggies, it created an explosion of flavor in my mouth. I loved it so much that I ordered a second one to go for my son, and he thought it was fantastic too. If you find yourself in Gilroy, make sure to stop by Cafe Motif and mention my name to Catalina and Camren. Oh, and I mustn't forget--when the chef came out to deliver a couple of dishes to another table, I couldn't resist asking about what he was serving, and he kindly shared details. One of the best things about this cafe is that it operates as a non-profit. While I was there, two high school student interns were gaining job skills, so your support goes to a great cause. Definitely give Cafe Motif a try, and let me know your thoughts--I'm here for it! read more

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Fantastic place and truly a heaven for people with Celiac. My wife has Celiac disease, so we are always looking for good gluten-free places. We stopped by Café Motif expecting maybe one or two gluten-free options, but to our surprise they had an excellent GF menu and an even better gluten-free bakery with amazing desserts. To be honest, I overdid it! I had two dishes and two desserts, and every single one was delicious--and I'm not even the one who needs to eat gluten-free. My wife and I both loved it. We also have a toddler, and they have a little space where he could play, which made the experience even better for us. We tried the gluten-free ham and cheese quiche and it was fantastic. I had two Boston cream pies and they were soooo good. My wife had the gluten-free apple Danish and she absolutely loved it. I also had the breakfast burrito (not gluten-free) and it was really good as well. We're locals, but if you're visiting or just looking for great food with excellent gluten-free options and delicious desserts in a welcoming place, don't hesitate to stop by and enjoy it. The chef's name is Jason, and he is clearly very proud of his food--and he should be. Great job! We will definitely be coming here often. read more

I love the coffee and avocado toast! I love this place! Will eat here again I 100% recommend it (: read more

Cafe Motif is very unassuming from the outside. It's artsy inside with the hanging garden with plenty to do for kids but forget the scenery. The food is amazing. I got a taste of the breakfast burrito with thick bacon and the savory salsa . Also the matcha waffles with the blueberry compote was a hit. The mushroom empanada was fantastic. I also like they don't push too hard with the tip screen either for a casual spot. read more

Cafe Motif - Mushroom empanada. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

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I had the Motif Mix bowl with rice, salad, and carnitas... I'm obsessed. Great flavors, and the salad brings a lovely brightness to the dish. It's delicious and I had to order it twice in one day. Worth it! read more

Coffee was excellent, food was delicious, and the service was incredible. We're just passing through but so happy we did!

Such a cute place to grab a coffee or a glass of wine! Place is clean, and the staff is friendly! Will definitely be back!

Off the bat, the ambiance of Cafe Motif is like having tea time in an art museum. I can't stop looking at all the fun details, local goods and paintings! Service was especially great! Maddi helped make my Magical Butterfly drink to my taste and it is DELISH and so cute!! I never thought much was in Gilroy but this cafe is one place I plan on stopping at if I'm ever in the area. I wish more cafes were like this. read more

Cafe Motif - Magical Butterfly drink and a 100 year old piano anyone can play! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

Service was wonderful, Jessica was great. The ham and cheese quiche was yummy. Fun to look at the art as well. Nice place to come for coffe and breakfast. read more

Cafe Motif - Caramel Macchiatto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

What a great spot! Hubby said it was the best breakfast sandwich he'd ever had, and I really liked the tamale egg Benedict (photo doesn't do it justice). The winter mimosa flight was excellent too. Service very friendly. read more

I come here all the time like once a week minimum. I love the vibes and the coffee, the employees are so sweet and helpful. I especially love their drag brunch!! I don't really get food here but pastries and drinks are good. I love their spicy mango margarita they've got a good selection at the bar too read more

Cafe Motif - Pecan Pie Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

This cafe was very cute with many seating options. They also had a small art gallery in the front of the cafe. The service was nice everyone seemed friendly. The only thing was they ran out of what I ordered and were out of the second item I wanted to order. I settled on a fresh mozzarella cheese plate. I think it is early and they may be still working out the kinks. I will be back to try again. read more

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The food was good, but we had some issues with slow service even though there wasn't a lot of people present in the restaurant.

I love cafe Motif! The atmosphere is so chill and the staff are so nice and friendly! Eddie helped me craft a customized hot cocoa and prepared it wonderfully! read more

Cafe Motif - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

It was a late night on 12/5/25 and wifey wanted a hot coco with whip cream. Walked in and Eddie was at the register and I ordered a hot chocolate with extra extra extra whipped cream. His service was great!! read more

Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Ambiance: The interior looks nice and is definitely well-decorated. However, they had someone working on the spotlights and fans in the back of the restaurant during our entire time there. Imagine trying to enjoy a lunch and bright spotlights constantly flickering on and off at you the entire time. Not a pleasant experience. On top of that, the door was left wide open letting the cold draft in. Service: While the person working the front did her best, there is ONE person staffing the entire front of the restaurant. That's insane. No being greeted or welcomed in at the front. We waited more than 40 minutes for our order to be taken. We considered leaving at one point but decided to give the place a chance. I had to walk up to the bar to order our food and so did the couple next to us once they realized that no one was going to come to take anyone's order. The host/server/busser/barista/bartender also described ube as "beans" to a table of patrons inquiring about the menu. Menu: The menu has a good variety of American and Filipino dishes. A huge point of frustration came about from how confusing the menu is. The ube buttermilk pancakes are described as including sides such as "bacon, breakfast potatoes, sausage and toast" but our dish came with none of those. Maybe the menu should be adjusted to list these as side options with additional pricing instead of listing them under the dish as if they are all included. We also ordered some caffeinated drinks and were asked what kind of milk we'd like. The server did not mention that the oat milk was $1 extra per drink. The Flat White was good. The Matcha Espresso Fusion was horrendous. The matcha was not mixed in properly so all the matcha powder just coagulated at the bottom. Food: The food was decent. The ube buttermilk pancake was good. I ordered the Tapsilog as well, which was decent. However, the portions are too small. Overall, I paid well over $50 for decent food, small portions, almost nonexistent service, horrible ambiance, and a frustrating experience. Edit: It seems like the owner recognizes the issues and is actively working to resolve them. Will maybe visit again in a month or two to retry after the changes. read more

We love trying new places and this especially since it's Filipino food! We had the chicken adobo and the Tapsilog with fried rice. It was delicious! Our server was Leanae and she's fabulous! We will definitely come back! There is a cool art gallery and gift shop attached. Come check it out! read more

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In addition to asking for crispy bacon when I placed my order we all noticed that there didn't look like there was any cheese on the egg sandwich so I ASKED the employee & she told me that the Chz is on the top of the eggs & not mixed into the eggs so I assumed they forgot the cheese that's why I asked for some slices to add ourselves( I did not demand it)or send it back a second time. After waiting for quite a time no Chz was delivered for the 3 sandwiches. By this time food was cold & no Chz was brought out. The eggs were very over cooked(burnt edges) After a bit the cook brought out another sandwich which we did not order. We ended up taking a few bites & we're very dissatisfied! Your description of the events that day are inaccurate & untrue. It seems obvious that your staff is not informed about the menu & struggle with preparation request which leads to confusion,mis communication & UNHAPPY costumers! Not once did you apologize or take accountability for our awful experience. You had the nerve to redirect the narrative & blame it on me. Give me a break!! Also, I almost cut myself on your sharp chipped broken dish that you served our food on. Hazardous!! read more

I just moved to Gilroy! This place is awesome! Eddie, one of the manager's, served us. He was awesome! Will be back again! The food was delicious! And it had a relaxing atmosphere! read more

The ambience is wonderful. Nice art inside and nice bronzes outside. Great place to sit a while. No real cups if staying. Husband was pleased with cappuccino, but the blackberry latte was way too sweet and conflicted with the coffee taste. Didn't finish. read more

Cafe Motif - Decorated Table with coffee & piece of coral. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Gilroy, California

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What a delightful little treasure! They have great coffee in a nicely curated spot. I love all the local artists displays, and they have adorable gift items to peruse and purchase. HUGE Bonus- they pay their employees a livable wage, as opposed to what many places where servers rely on tips do (look it up- some places are horrific). That in itself tells me the owners care about their people, and is reason enough to keep me coming back. It's an absolute bonus that the service and people and product are great, as well! read more