I go to Caffe Bene daily as it is conveniently located downstairs from my apartment. Today I ordered a peach smoothie with coconut milk and some other items. The peach smoothie was so sweet that it tasted like pure syrup/sugar. They told me it was because of the purée. I asked if they would replace it for something else at no charge (I literally took two sips and returned it to them disgusted). I considered it not to be a matter of taste, rather a defective drink with the level of how sweet it was- that it was likely made incorrectly. There was no offer to remake it. They told me that I could purchase another drink and that felt like a slap in the face. Especially as a daily repeat customer of their's, they should do better in terms of customer service. I am spending a significant amount of money there and they do not appear to care about my experience. Today alone, I spent ~$54. They are pricey. I tried the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and it is definitely not spicy- just a hint of spice to more accurately describe it. All in all, it wasn't bad though. I didn't hate it, and I didn't love it. I also tried the Earl Gray Cake. I liked that it had a unique flavor which did taste exactly like earl gray tea and it was aesthetically appealing but it was a bit on the sweet side. I think for the majority of people they would be okay with the level of sweetness but if you are the type that prefers your cakes Asian style or less sweet, this cake might not be for you. Typically I order a Matcha Latte or Jasmine Tea. They are both good, just pricy. Generally, I find the temperature inside to be on the warmer more humid side with little to no ventilation. At times, the coffee smell can get to be a bit overwhelming. If you need a lot of air or feel uncomfortable with low ventilation because of Covid, this may not be the place for you, although I do want to mention that there is seating outside. The place is a reasonable size for a caffe. Tables are a bit close/cramped and depending on the time/day sometimes they are packed with customers. This is a very popular caffe. Chairs have no cushions so are hard. I really do enjoy working from there. There are a lot of workers from nearby companies such as Samsung and students posting there working on projects alone or with classmates/team members. I feel that it has a good energy to focus and get things done surrounded by others who are also working. They do play music but I don't find it to be too noisy inside. I find it to be slightly less of a social caffe and more of a working caffe. Although it still could be a good casual date spot. All in all, I really do like this caffe. I like the look/aesthetic of the place and that it does offer food items and desserts as well. It does have a cozy feel. I just wish that they would improve on their customer service because ultimately it is repeat customers such as myself that are keeping them in business. I really did want to give them a higher score because I do genuinely like the place but it's important to accurately represent the good and bad and this is where I arrived. read more

I enjoy the atmosphere of this coffee shop in the early morning. It tends to get a bit crowded as the tables are pretty close together and people start coming in later in the day. There's free Wi-Fi for customers, but not many outlets unless you sit by the wall. I really love their caffe Seoul, but it's a bit disappointing that it's only 12 oz. I wish their drinks came in larger sizes. read more

I stopped by this really cute coffee shop on my way to work to treat myself for getting a new job. Like many others I got the lavender vanilla latte, with only 1 pump of vanilla instead of two because I like my drinks on the less sweet side. It had a nice balance and I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee. I also ordered an avocado toast which was like multigrain bread, avocado, and sliced hard boiled eggs on top with salt and pepper. It was like any other basic toast but I was feeling the treat haha. Overall really liked the quality of coffee and food. Total was just under $15 (around $4.50 for coffee and $9 for toast). I will come back to work. It has a very homey atmosphere like most Korean coffee shops but hey, I love it :) read more

Amazing coffee flavors. Service is ok but that's everywhere with the current young generation

Loved the interior of the coffee shop. Great amount of table space for studying and not too loud. The service was quick and everyone was kind but I would say the coffee is quite pricy. Spent over $7 for a relatively small iced chai latte. Also I would like to note that it was quite warm and a bit stuffy in there. Would hope that that was just a one type thing. read more

Tried a hot latte and hot hazelnut latte. The wait was a little long, but they were pretty packed with online orders and it was just two employees running the bar so I don't blame them. The seating was clean and pleasant, and both lattes were very well made and tasty. read more

I first went to Caffe Bene in SoCal and was so excited when I found out they opened one here! It is my favorite place to do homework. I've spent countless hours here glued to my MacBook and listening to music. They have new drinks rolling out frequently and the ones they always have are pretty good too. I've had the taro milk tea, strawberry mojito, bb detox tea, chocolate and vanilla frappes, and strawberrynana smoothie. None of them have disappointed. Waffles, sandwiches, and pastries are great snacks while hanging out there too. The girls are always so sweet and they provide great recommendations. The WiFi password is on the receipt btw! 5 stars for my favorite study spot (: read more

I changed my review since this is generally a good place to study and work except sometimes the music is too loud. It has good atmosphere here. But sometimes they play kpop music and the strong beat drops will make it much louder than average. When I come up with the request to turn it down, I hope the owner can consider about it and do some favor for customers. If this is a serious matter and others show strong objections, then it is fine. I hope customers can be listened. read more

This is a great place to go to study! There are tons of 2 person and 4 person tables to choose from, a longer community table, and some bar seating as well. Plugs line the wall so you can keep your laptop going. Large windows in half of the seating area makes for great lighting and people watching during the day, and then really pretty ambiance in the evening. The selection of drinks is good and I'm a sucker for their lavender latte. The "for here" drinks come in mugs which makes for some very aesthetically pleasing study/work time. The music isn't overbearing which I really appreciate, and it's not as busy as a Starbucks would be so the noise level is really nice. The food is more towards the desert and sandwhich side rather than traditional pastries. I love coming here to study and used to work just down the street so it was a great little escape. Definitely want to go back soon and just enjoy the nice ambience and coffee with a good book. read more

This place was cute and the service was nice, but that's about where the good things end. We got the hot and ices red velvet latte, which all they do it add red velvet cake mix from a bag. If you're going for a hot chocolate the hot one is delicious, but it didn't taste much like a latte and im not 100% sure there was espresso. The iced one was chunky and neither of us were impressed. The Tiramisu was HORRIBLE. The cream layers were decent coffee hinted cream, but the cake laters were wet (moist isn't really accurate to describe it) and chunky with an aggressive bitter taste. It was beautiful to look at, but we both like tiramisu and quit after only 2 bites it was so bad. A complete waste of $10. Not sure how you can charge $10 for something that tastes so bad. If you want a nice vibe and pretty pictures, its a great place. If you want a cup of coffee and a sweet, I wouldn't recommend going here. read more

Caffe Bene - $10 Tiramisu and HORRIBLE. Red velvet latte just adds red velvet cake mix. Iced was chunky, hot was a hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The honey bread is a must try ! Super filling for 2 and delicious undoubtedly.. the lychee rose tea is good to try but for me - a regular hot chocolate lover - , it turned out a little too much sweeter than usual ... but the combo of it is something you may not want to miss trying ! read more

Caffe Bene - Smoothie Strawberry Feast - strawberry cream cheese honey bread - just amazing ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I order a large Gelato! Like really, for 8.25 cents, I received three little cups with the lids too big and scotch tape on each side supposedly holding the lids in place. I balanced this mess down the street to my apartment. read more

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Open for takeout during shelter in place. Called in my order and picked up in the restaurant. I'm not coffee drinker but tried some of their food. TBH, it was a little inconsistent. The "Caffe Bene Egg Toast" was like something you make at home: egg + bacon + a piece of sliced toast. The "Strawberry Cream Cheese" Honey Bread was satisfyingly thick but was saccharinely sweet. The "Spicy Chicken" sandwich was somewhere in the middle, not bad, but nothing special. Service was great, they are supposed to be closed, but the lady behind the counter wasn't in a rush to get everyone out. I'd come back to try come of their drinks. read more

This cafe is a little out of sight, but definitely worth the drive. It's quaint inside with plenty of people coming in and working on their laptops. There's a wide range of drinks, desserts, and other pastries. There's a new drink called the Cafe Seoul which is amazing! The mushroom and cheese croissant was also delicious. Service is quick and efficient. 10/10 would come back :) read more

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

This place is great to study and eat. They have simple but refreshing drinks and simple sandwiches to eat. The workers are very nice and the atmosphere is very office like. Great place to relax and get to work. read more

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

Mmm.... Lavender Latte... Come on over to Caffe Bene! Perfect for studies, a date, and on a nice rainy day. Upon entry, you're greeted by an urban-styled coffee shop. From the seats to the walls, everything has a soft, pastel-colored tone to it. It is quite welcoming and homey. As for the drink itself, it was quite yummy. Got the lavender latte in a nice big mug. The drink came with a neat design at the surface of the liquid. Upon sipping the drink, you can tell that they put careful attention as to make it sweet, but not too sweet. It's also got a nice aroma to it as well! read more

Love the vibe of this caffe. I ordered the lychee iced tea based on a friend's recommendation. It was the most refreshing iced tea I've had in a long time. The waffle with strawberry tasted good too. It was crisp and blended well with the chocolate and cream. read more

Red velvet coffee!!! Best coffee I've ever had. Too bad I don't have a pic of it. I actually had 2 lattes and a coffee frappe all good! I know... I'm addicted to coffee. Nice place too!!! we'll definitely come back. Another hidden gem in north sj read more

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

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Very nice place to study because of the atmosphere. There's also outdoor seating. I get their iced chai and it's so good that I always end up ordering another one. The workers are very nice and keep the place nice and clean. read more

Very slow service We wanted a cake that was on display, thinking it would be ready right away but then they had to make a new one for some reason. It also took 10 minutes to get an americano read more

We accidentally came across this place while driving in that location. Beverages we had were so fresh & delicious. We will definitely go back to this place read more

This cafe is a wonderful place to study, with a great lighting, ample seating, and a wide variety of drinks/snacks. Parking was easy with the adjacent garage. One downside was that I could hardly taste the matcha in my matcha latte, but did appreciate that the employee remade my drink after realizing I'd ordered it with soy milk. I would definitely come back for another study session and to try a different drink! read more

This cafe has lots of space inside to sit and eat or do work while sipping coffee. I have tried two of the cakes, and so far the earl grey is my favorite. There are a variety of drinks, like a mint coffee and a lavender latte, but I tried their blended coffee and was really happy with y choice. read more

My friend and I always come here because the food is always good. Today we came, we found a piece of hair in our sandwich, so I went to go tell them, the worker (orange/ginger hair) told me "I can't do anything about it" since we ate half of the sandwich but the other half wasn't touch (it was cut in half) and we found hair. I told her, I'm not here to complain, we just want a new half piece of sandwich that's all. She made a face to me and looked like she didn't want to help me. Cafe Bene, please do something about this because this is not okay.. Your policy about "we can't do anything about it" is ridiculous. read more

Came here on Sunday during brunch time. I ordered: 1. Lavender vanilla latte ($5.25). I couldn't taste the lavender on my latte, I read other reviewers that some might like it since the lavender taste is not that strong, however, it's not strong enough for my taste. 2. Avocado toast ($8.45). I've had better avocado toast than this. This is also why I'm only giving a three stars review. For a dish that costed me almost $9, I expect more avocado on the plate. So they used wheat bread, with avocado spread, not sliced avocado, then on each toast, they put 4 - 5 slices of boiled eggs. Then, they put 1/2 cup of green salad, and half cut of fresh strawberry. Again, I've had better avocado toast that serves more portion than this. Quite disappointed. 3. We ordered two cakes from this cafe. Strawberry shortcake and classic chocolate. They bought their cakes from Satura Cakes in Los Altos. A bit pricey for a piece of cake. 4. Service and Parking. Parking is inside the parking structure, joined with apartment building. They have numbered parking spot, but you could actually park there. They don't belong to the apartment building parking spot. Service is a bit lacking. I wish they could be welcoming to us, however, the location is prime since it's in the heart of Cisco complex. read more

although the interior and the location are perfect, other aspects need improvement. i've been here a couple times but this will be the last time. the iced matcha had many big chunky clumps on the bottom. when asked, the worker explained that the way they blend it the matcha always turns out like this. i have never had matcha with clumps in it. for the exorbitant price you pay here i would expect my matcha not to have powder in it. also the wifi is always really slow. read more

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

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I'm torn, because I really enjoyed my matcha latte with soy milk, however my hubs ordered a cold brew and it was oddly sour! So sour that I tried it and tossed it in the garbage! I'm not sure what they added but we wasted $6+ and had to order a cold brew elsewhere. read more

Very nice spacious place. The atmosphere is good for working / studying. They have very unique drinks, but can be a bit on the pricey side. This place does get a bit crowded around evening when people at the companies nearby are getting off work. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try. P.S parking in the garage may be hard to find during lunch hours read more

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

All the cakes here looks great, but if you like very sweet cake it would be your cup of tea. We got 4 different cake slices and I think the best one was the tiramisu. The cold brew had a bit of an strong aftertaste. The mango and strawberry mojitos were a bit too sweet not sure if you could adjust it. Toward the end of the drink 1/3 left it was more diluted by the ice so I think it tasted a bit better. The lychee drink was a bit sour. read more

I love this place. Very peaceful, calm and nice interior. I ordered a caffe latte that is always my favorite. It was creamy, rich and smells sooooo good !! Love it ! read more

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

I love checking out non-chained coffee shops, especially ones that serve lavender latte. This place make it right here! We also got the mint cold brew and that one is equivalently as good as the lavender latte. Some say its a bit pricey but I think the quality justifies it. Service is always friendly here and they have some outdoor seating to enjoy your coffee during Covid. read more

Nice place to have a coffee and grab some fancy pastries on Tasman! They have WiFi and lots of space inside. Outdoor seating can be improved. read more

i didnt like the iced red velvet latte lwk didn't expect it to have no espresso which is my fault but it also just tasted like slightly sweetened milk. the first sip tasted similar to red velvet but as i kept drinking it became less and less enjoyable and felt more like i was just drinking a glass of milk read more

Perfect place to study and catch up with friends! Delicious desserts and drinks. It does get crowded, but once you secure a seat all is good. read more

My friend told me to check this place out so I said, "why not?" and gave it a shot! I came here to study with my friend and it is a great study spot! Plenty of seatings with spacious tables and outlets galore! We came here on a Wednesday evening and it was surprisingly busy. My friend told me she came during the weekends and it was less busy with plenty of seatings. Either way, the ambiance of the coffee shop is the perfect place for catching up with friends, holding a meeting, or catching up on studies. The coffee shop music was also on point! Parking is available on the streets or in the parking garage! The parking garage is available for restaurants and stores (: We ordered: 1) Taro Milk Tea: $4.95 - A bit on the sweeter side, but still tasty! 2) Lavender Vanilla Latte - I am not a fan of lavender, but my friend loves lavender and highly recommends it! 3) Dirty Chai - I think this is my new favorite drink here! 4) Multigrain Frap $5.45 - Super interesting flavors! I have no idea how to describe it, but it tastes really good!! 5) Cafe Saigon $5.45 - Tastes more like a macchiato than Vietnamese coffee. The staff was also very friendly and even offered to heat up my drink with warm milk since they didn't have a microwave to heat it up-- I truly appreciate it! Great place to study and you will definitely find me coming back! read more

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Quiet place to study! I was alittle confused about the drinks because my friend ordered a small and I ordered a medium but they came in the same size/cup. read more

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

Good coffee, nice place for gathering, parking is easy. Clean cafe and good wifi.. did not try the pastries, but look good read more

I've been to the Caffe Bene in Asia and I was surprised they opened one in SJ! Out of my curiosity, I've decided to give it a try. I came and ordered a Portabella Sandwiches which costs around $8. The sandwiches taste pretty good with cheese and I was able to finish it. My friends ordered Chocolate Ice Cream Belgian Waffle and Strawberry Waffle with whipped cream. They told me it was great as well. The food might take around 10-15mins. You have to go pick up your food -- it's a self-service restaurant. The price of the food was typically average/ within that range and not overprice. There are plenty of available seats and tables available during the weekdays. It might be a good study spot too with FREE WIFI. There's a parking lot too in case you're worried about the parking. I'll definitely come back again to try other food. read more

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I've found my new hideaway cafe. The music is relaxing and there are plenty of seats WITH WALL OUTLETS (thank you so much)!! I ordered the green tea latte and banana whipped cream waffle. The latte was fluffy and so tasty....and the waffle was just the right amount of sweet, mixed with crunchiness. Seeing the empty plate actually made me feel a tinge of sadness, as if I had lost a half-used chapstick. Quite a few customers come with their laptops, intending to stay for a while so spots can fill up quickly. read more

Caffe Bene - Banana whipped cream waffle and green tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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With surgery scheduled for tomorrow, I'm glad I got a little fix-me-up here at Caffe Bene. The interior alone deserves 5 stars. The bright string lights, glass windows, and large yellow umbrellas make the place inviting. The staff are super friendly and to the person who took my order today - thank you for convincing me to have my coffee and toast in house, because hey, "why not?" Lavender Latte - How they made this taste floral-y is a bit mind boggling. Whatever it is, I like it. I ordered it with two shots of espresso and a half pump of lavender and vanilla. Toast - Small, crisp, and light. It's a light snack that goes with every hot drink you choose. They offer a side of margarine and that was more than enough. The toast alone was really good. I'm no fan of KPOP music so I decided to eat outside. It's located in a weird business/apartment area off of Tasman but if you're ever around the area, I'd say stop by! read more