This is great spot to study or work--there is a ton of seating, WiFi access, and a decent number of outlets to plug into. The shop is clean and stylish, and the drinks come in reusable glasses and mugs, rather than defaulting to plastic cups. There is not a dedicated parking lot (it is stationed beside an apartment complex), but there is some street parking available in easy walking distance. The servers are friendly and quick, and there is a wide but not overwhelming variety of drink (mostly coffee/espresso and some matcha) and food (cake slices, waffles, and dessert toasts) options available. You can also preorder whole cakes from them. The coffee is decent, but I find that $7 is a little steep for a latte that doesn't really stand out. I can sort of justify it by thinking that I'm also paying for the lovely space to work as well. The desserts are also a bit pricy, at around $10 per piece (and the pieces aren't huge). Overall, I had a pleasant experience here and would absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a place to sit down for a while to read, study, or relax, despite the somewhat pricy menu. read more

I love the ambience here. A cup of coffee/matcha with light music in the background gives you a sense of tranquility. They have cute pastries and the service is good. I ordered matcha and j-soufflé cheese. The soufflé was good, however it was not as moist or fluffy as I thought. The matcha was good but I wish it was stronger tasting. (4 stars for taste. 5 stars for presentation). read more

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Went back today after not coming here for a few years and the drinks were just as good as before! I got the oat shakerato with cream top and a cappuccino with almond milk and both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the coffee in both drinks. This is also a really cute place to sit down and work/do homework. I use to come here a lot when I was in college. My only issue was the fact that they left raid (ant killer) on the counter. I feel like it's a little gross.... Other than the ant killer being out as decor, i don't have any complaints. All I ask is pleaseee bring back the rose and lychee tea!!! read more

Caffe Bene - My gorgeous coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here with the bf after dropping off my car to get serviced. Caffe Bene had good reviews for coffee, so thought the bf would enjoy it here. It was a Sat mid morning when we got here and the place was already packed. We waited in line as there was a couple of people ahead of us - which gave us plenty of time to look over the menu and pick what we wanted. There was plenty of seating, but many were already taken up. We found a spot near the front and settled in. The place had a nice, calm atmosphere. I could def imagine people coming by on nice days to get some work done. The tables were spacious and great for laying everything out to work. I ended up getting a strawberry matcha latte and their ham and cheese croissant. Bf got a house coffee and a waffle. Everything came out in about 10-15 mins. I enjoyed both my drink and the croissant sandwich, but I felt like my matcha drink was missing something. The croissant was too much for me to finish, but bf helped. Bf enjoyed his house coffee and waffle - it was crispy and just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, a cute place to get some work done and/or hang out. They offer good drinks/snacks and has a quiet ambiance. read more

Caffe Bene - Ham & cheese croissant, waffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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We came here on the Saturday afternoon. The ambiance and vibes were very nice and the service was very quick with relatively little wait. I ordered the Peach Mojito and Cream Puff. I wasn't a fan of peach mojito - I thought it was too sweet and peach was overpowering compared to the fizziness of the drink even after blending the drink. The cream puff was pretty good and wasn't very sweet, but very creamy which was a plus. Overall, I loved the ambiance and the cream puff was pretty good, but would recommend trying another drink from the menu. read more

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This is a great spot to study for many hours while drinking a sweet drink and enjoy a meal/sweet treat. There are many tables in the cafe which makes it easy to find a seat when you want to do work. It feels cozy and I love the amount of natural light :) read more

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Tried this place for the first time last week. Their menu had a wide variety of drinks and food items. I ordered a hot chai latte and it was really good! I tried both cold and hot because the barista accidentally made it iced at first but let me keep the drink hehe. My friend got the strawberry matcha which was also yummy. It had actual strawberry purée rather than just strawberry syrup. There are also different milk options for lactose intolerant folks or those with other dietary needs. Lastly, we tried their strawberry cream cheese honey waffle. Personally, it wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite. The middle portion with the strawberries was solid. The edges of the bread were a bit dry and needed a lot of chewing because of how dense it was. FYI this place is pretty popular on the weekend. I came earlier and there were different seating options still available but by the afternoon it was full. I have yet to try going on the weekday, but I'm sure it's not as full. The interior is cozy, modern, and clean. Service was fast and the quality of their drinks tasted good. Overall, service was friendly and quick. I really liked how they had a lot of seating, for different groups sizes, wheel chair accessibility, free parking, Wi-Fi, and a bathroom. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Caffe Bene - Strawberry Cream Cheese Honey Bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Customer service standards are lacking in terms of how they greet customers. But they are straightforward and make your order promptly. WiFi password changes everyday, if you return you will need to forget the network on all your devices and enter the new password for the day. Not the end of the world but definitely adds extra to your day, but I understand since they don't want people to come in and WiFi squat. Ordered a Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($8.42 with tax). They have some outlets along the walls which is sufficient but chances are you won't be able to get an outlet since the seats along the wall are mostly taken. Came in at two different times on a weekday at around 12:00pm and 5:30pm. That is what I concluded. read more

Caffe Bene - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Garage parking nearby. Spacious, perfect for working, studying, big groups, hangouts. Bakery Cafe. Drinks: - Peach Matcha - good combo but the peach is overpowering the matcha (3.7/5) - Rose Matcha - subtle rose flavor (3/5) - Matcha Frappe - favorite, strong matcha (5/5) - Matcha Latte - thin but strong matcha (5/5) Sweets: - Early Grey Cake Slice - creamy, sweet, light, fragrant (4.8/5) - Hokkaido Mille Crepe - nutty, love the layers (5/5) - Strawberry Cream Cheese Honey Bread - thick, good for sharing. Glad it was precut otherwise I would have such a hard time trying to cut it. Sweet, bread is soaked in honey, chocolate drizzle. Recommend sharing, it's good but after awhile it becomes too sweet (5/5) Food: - Ham Cheese Croissant - favorite, savory, the HAM COMES THROUGH. I love ham, and it's nicely toasted (5/5) - Mushroom Croissant - savory (5/5) read more

Iced oat coffee was great. However, the avocado toasts I got had no eggs on them. It tasted oddly bland, but I was tired, and it just didn't occur to me back then that the eggs were completely missing. It occurred to me now. I'm sure they'd have fixed it if I raised the issue in the store. But I mean, come on, ‍ read more

Nicole and Jonathan were a great dream team for a first time visit for my daughter and I. We loved the presentation of customer service and food quality. The quality of the Lavendar latte was divine! I'm a quality snob and this place has lived up to their good reviews. This atmosphere is super chill and spacious! We parked at the free parking garage connected to the townhome/condo/apartments! We ordered the Strawberry Honey Bread with drizzled chocolate as well and the Mushroom with Mozerella cheese corssaint was exceptional and not burnt! Nicole and I enjoyed divine foodie talk and her hospitality is why I will also be back and feel at home here. We drove all the way from Fremont to find a place this chill spacious clean with hight quality food options. We will be back! Love it so far! Til next time! read more

Came here for a latte. Decided to try a new one today and ended up getting the lavender latte, which truthfully might be one of the BEST lavender lattes I've ever had. This was really really good, and honestly I recommend trying this if it's your first time here. It'll definitely leave a great impression :) Beyond that, the baristas here are always nice and very helpful. The vibe is great. Perfect to catch up with friends and do work. Overall it's a really pretty and clean vibe. My only "comment" per se is that they recently raised the prices and made the portions a lot smaller. The first time I came here it was already on the smaller side for typical lattes I got, but now it's even smaller and more expensive. They raised the price approx $1 but decreased the amount you get by 20%. This made me kind of sad :( read more

Caffe Bene - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The people here are always so kind to me and to my pup! I love that they have La Columbe coffee and their matcha is really good too. My pup loves the pup-cup, which always comes with mini Milkbones Great lil local spot. read more

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We spent a couple hours here studying. It's situated in an apartment complex near a few other businesses and restaurants, so it's a pretty busy location but has ample seating and space. I got a hot latte --interestingly, they only have one side of coffee. It was quite delicious and well made. They're known for their lavender syrups but i was happy that their basic latte was also delicious. There is WiFi, and they print the wifi password on your receipt. There is parking in an attached garage. read more

The mint cold brew was absolutely scrumptious! Ding I will be back Pistachio would be a cool add. I saw a huge latte that's very popular and this place is cozy and I will try some other drinks as well later read more

It's a cozy cafe. You can reserve the community table if you have a book club or meetings. The Cakes look delicious but $10 a slice seems exaggerated. We got an ice coffee and virgin mojito. Both were delicious. read more

Service was fast, the ambiance is a really nice cafe vibe. The lavender coffee was strong in the coffee flavor (take this with a grain of salt, i drink milktea way more than coffee). There was a hint of lavender but the coffee flavor overpowers it. read more

Caffe Bene - Rose coffee, Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Caffé Bene is a great place to camp out and get work done--I was there for a few hours and the space was packed with others doing the same. The mint cold brew was perfectly balanced, refreshing, and a great afternoon pick-me-up. Love the rustic vibe and unique drink options. read more

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The food here was very good. We got a tiramisu and a latte. The tiramisu was moist and chocolate filled felt very light but heavy same time. The latte was sweet and just the right amount of cream. I usually wait to try a spot 2/3 times before writing a review on drinks. This one is for sure a repeat contender for good on the go to taste ratio. And they're fast less than a 3 min wait for coffee and they're packed. Servers are super nice and courteous and the atmosphere is quiet and good place to work or read. read more

Caffe Bene - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is one of my friend's favorite cafes in South Bay, so we decided to meet here for an early morning coffee to catch up! At a little before 10:30 on a Wednesday morning, there were only a couple of customers sitting at the tables. My friend decided to order their house milk tea, while I opted to try their corn latte. There was plenty of seating to choose from, so we sat by the windows to chat while waiting for our drinks. Our drinks were ready within a few minutes. My friend enjoyed her milk tea, and I also liked my corn latte, though I will say the corn flavor was more on the subtle side. That being said, you can definitely tell they used real corn because I felt remnants of thin corn skins as I was sipping on my latte. Wouldn't be opposed to coming back and trying their other menu options (specifically their cakes and pastries) if I'm in the area! Overall a solid space to chat with friends or get some work done. read more

Caffe Bene - Corn latte (left), House Milk Tea (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Plenty of seating with WiFi and power outlets available. Great place to work over coffee. While I didn't eat, they had a very appealing food selection and other patrons seem to be enjoying their food. Insider secret: this complex has a parking garage around the corner thus, parking was a breeze which is always a plus in the Bay Area. Highly recommended! Will be back! read more

Caffe Bene - Almond milk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

They have covered retail parking free for 2 hours right behind the cafe. Loved the feel of this cafe and it's really close by to where i live. It opens at 9 am which works perfectly for morning coffee for me :) afted i do my amazon returns at the ups next door :p As you enter the warm interior, you can smell the coffee beans grinding and friendly staff is smiling at you to take your order. They have daily specials and most of their bakery items looked fresh and pricey. It is a self-service cafe so you order at the counter when you enter, keep your receipt if you want to use their wifi code and then go pick up your order when they call your number. After you are done, leave your plates at the designated counter. In $20, i got: - hazelnut cappuccino 5/5 - huge portion size and i usually get it extra hot. You can grab sugar and stirrer from condiments counter - spicy chicken sandwich 4/5 - korean chicken with mozzarella on ciabatta with a small side of vinegar drenched baby spinach leaves Most people sitting here were either working on their laptops or reading their books so it was fairly quiet which i liked. They have a variety of seating areas - indoor benches, regular table/chair, high chairs, breakfast counters and outdoor seating. Clean restrooms is always a plus! read more

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This place is downstairs to the Verdant apartments. I visited this place when my sister used to live in the apartment. It is a small nice cafe with good coffee options. I like the lavender latte a lot here. I haven't tried any of the pastries or sandwiches. It can feel crowded on weekends since the place is small read more

This review is strictly based on the OAT SHAERATO and their Iced Latte. After reading the reviews I read they offered banana lattes but upon arrival they no longer sold that flavor. So our back up was to try their oat shakerato and iced latte. The oat shakerato was decent but nowhere as good as the Starbucks iced shaken espresso. It had a very watered down taste. I'd give it a 3/10 rating. Same goes for their iced lattes. Wasn't impressed with the quality of coffees and doubt I'll be coming back again. read more

Caffe Bene - Oat Shakerato 3/10. Not impressed at all. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Perfect atmosphere to wfh/study. Many seats with outlets, wifi is free, and the food smells good and the drinks are all reasonably priced.

I finally went here early yesterday afternoon. It's an independent café located on Tasman across from the Cisco buildings. It was pretty packed which is a surprise considering it's nowhere near a college. Luckily found a place with a power outlet. Only one selection of iced coffee. A frappe. Though not worth the money due to the size. Expected larger. So I will not return as there are a few more locally. read more

Cute coffee shop with plenty of seating!! I got a vanilla latte and it was pretty sweet but otherwise tastes like any other latte. It's a pretty nice spot to study or get some work done! read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Four stars for the ambiance overall. I think it tries to maintain an environment (at least in one corner) that is conducive for studying, reading, and/or getting some work done, from a computer. Very convenient location and accessible from Lightrail (is that what they are called?) in North SJ. The books lined up along the wall are mostly for decorative purposes, I think (but I could be wrong, I didn't pay that much attention). It'd be neat if they curated some books worth reading. The caffeinated drinks are pretty good, but I would not go to the cafe just for the drinks. They are not THAT good. However, I got the impression that the cashiers and the baristas are kind-hearted. read more

One of my new favorite coffee shops in San Jose! It has everything I look for: easy parking (plus it's covered parking) reliable wifi, nice staff and great drinks. I tried the seoul latte and it was incredible. The wifi password changes daily and is printed at the bottom of the receipt. There is ample seating and outlets at pretty much every other table along the sides. The cafe is very nicely decorated and there were a good amount of patrons who came to do work or chat. I would definitely come back! read more

Caffe Bene - Inside of the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Gets busy, but it's a great place to sit down and do some laptop work or catch up with a friend. Drinks are okay, space feels cozy, there is garage retail parking at the side of the building! read more

This place has some really nice coffee, and tea options. Lot of space to come around hang out, work and open till a little later in eve. read more

Caffe Bene - Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I found the perfect workstation with great coffee and a delicious selection of desserts! They offer a variety of unique coffee flavors, and on another visit, I tried the mango smoothie--it was amazing! I also love their honey bread and can't wait to come back, get some work done, and try more of their breads and coffees. Plus, they have plenty of free parking in the garage! read more

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Cute place. It's always busy. Great coffee and pastry selections. The service is always great too. Seating can be challenging as many people hang out and work on their laptops. read more

cute place! had no idea it existed - can def see it being a really good study spot girl that took our order was really nice - we didn't specify we wanted to-go orders so I guess the default is to give orders for-here lol drinks were kinda ice-heavy but also we chugged them cus we weren't expecting for-here cups espresso was pretty smooth - have had better but also have had worse! they were pretty good though - would come back read more

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Their Lavender Latte is quite delectable but when I tried their cortado I wasn't a fan :( Cute interior and kind and quick service though, and they're open late if work is needed to be done! read more

The cafe has good vibes and seating areas and the iced oat milk hazelnut latte I got tasted good but I wouldn't rate this place as amazing because the quantity of the latte was way less compared to other cafes and it was overpriced for that amount!! :( For food - I couldn't get anything and I wish they had some vegetarian and vegan friendly options. All desserts had eggs.. disappointed. read more

Caffe Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Caffe Bene is an excellent café that combines great coffee, delicious desserts, and a relaxing atmosphere. The moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cozy interior and comfortable seating, making it a perfect place to study, work, or meet with friends. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the menu offered a wide variety of drinks and treats to choose from. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided fast, attentive service. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Caffe Bene delivers high-quality beverages, excellent customer service, and a pleasant environment. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great café experience and look forward to visiting again. read more

Located on the corner of the street! There's street parking and a small retail lot if you drive past the shop. Things to note: - Make sure to get your receipt printed for the wifi code! - The cafe itself is pretty big with ample seating, but the table and chair arrangements make it cramped and not the most convenient. This might be oddly specific, but it'd be really hard to have full tables of 4 because people sitting back to back wouldn't have enough room to get in and out. On the bright side, there's a decent amount of outlets so it's work friendly. Anywaysssss let's talk about food Cafe Seoul (4/5): tastes kind of like a Spanish latte where they use condensed milk. Perfectly sweet, just wish they gave more Ham & egg sandwich (5/5): I'd totally go back and order this again, it was tastier than I expected! The bread is super soft and fluffy and the pickled onions and spread go together really well. Overall, it's a solid cafe with a lot of food and drink options. Taking a star off for the space layout, but aside from that it's a great spot for dates, getting work done, or just relaxing and getting a treat! read more

Caffe Bene - Ham & Ham and Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Good coffee place that works till 8pm! That makes the location almost one of the kind in the area. The prices for the desserts are higher than average I'd say. There are sandwiches and crepes option also. Coffee itself is good, there are non coffee options as well. Staff is friendly. There is a garage parking nearby. You can sit indoors and outdoors. Free WiFi. Clean restrooms. read more

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I decided to come here after work to focus on writing an essay. I arrived around 4pm and instantly noticed that it was crowded. I started scanning the not-so-big place to see if I could sit anywhere. There was a long communal table and a free chair in front of a man, so I asked him if I could sit, and he kindly nodded. I put my stuff down and headed to the restroom (which was clean! Thank you!). I returned from the bathroom, saw an empty table, and moved since I was waiting for my husband to arrive. I tried to log into wifi, but there was no sign with a passcode, so I asked, and the manager said the wifi password is on the receipt after you purchase something. I told her I hadn't bought anything yet, returned to my space, and logged into my hotspot. I wasn't quite ready to order anything yet. About twenty minutes later, my boo arrived, and he ordered a coffee and sandwich while I stepped outside for a phone call. When I returned, I tried his coffee and was inspired to order the same thing. I asked him what it was, and he told me macchiato, so I went and ordered a macchiato and was presented with what looked like an itsy-bitsy cappuccino. I said um, I tried to order what my husband ordered, and this is not it. I looked towards him, and they said oh, that's a caramel macchiato. I asked if I could get that instead, and they said I'd have to pay for the new drink. I said it was an honest mistake, especially since my husband's first language is not English, and the employee said no, so I turned into a Karen and asked for the manager. The manager specified that it was my bad and couldn't do anything about it. I tried to explain about the honest mistake and him not speaking English well, so she then resorted to charging me the difference, which is fine. I honestly refrain from complaining or causing a scene; the thing is that tiny macchiato was like two tablespoons of espresso with some foam on top--tiny. It was bitty, and I would've drank it, but it tasted like tar, and I wasn't in the mood for tar. I paid the difference and got my new drink, and I swear you'd think that I had just asked them for twenty free drinks...they were so annoyed by me. I almost didn't want to drink the coffee because of the bad mojo, but I blessed my cup and drank it anyway. Instead of writing my essay, I am writing this review, and in this time, I've had to use the bathroom again. This time I noticed a sign on the hand dryer (no paper towels are provided) that says to not dry your hands with toilet paper. Um...I will dry my hands with TP if I want to. read more

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