Cute spot with plenty of sweet desserts and drinks for wfh and study dates. They have a selection of cakes, sandwiches, brick toasts, and more. Their drinks are definitely on the sweeter side (and that's coming from someone with a sweet tooth), so be extra cautious if you're not a fan of sweet things or are looking for more of a coffee scent. The tables and working area are a bit cramped, but if you don't mind that - no problem. There are mostly small tables for pairs, a couple wider tables for 4 seats, and a few long tables at the end for larger parties. There are a limited amount of outlets, so charge your appliances before you come. Wifi is provided on your receipt. Music is a bit on the louder side with plenty of customers chatting, so bring headphones if you can. However, around the Milpitas area, this is probably the best shop to come for a wfh day. Parking can be a toughie if you come during a busy time. There is a parking garage, but most if it is for retail employees. Overall, it is a nice shop to come work/study or catch up with a friend - if you enjoy a chatty area and sweet drinks, this would be the perfect spot for you. read more

Caffe Bene - Banana latte (left) and mint mojito cold brew latte (right) - both with cloud cream foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I had a ham/cheese Croissant (very good), Strawberry Honeybread (was not embressed), ham/egg Sandwich (very good), iced coffee (average) and strawberry smoothie. Food was over all great, only reason for 4 stars is service takes a long time to serve order. read more

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Solid coffee and working spot, but it's quite popular so finding a table is difficult. The tables and chairs are placed a little close, so you likely will bump into someone getting to your seat. Bathrooms and space are overall kept clean, and there's plenty of outlets. Drinks are pretty good and I liked my friend's brick toast! I'd want to come back to do work but I rarely succeed in getting a seat. CAFE SEOUL: 4/5 ($5) + Reminds me of a Spanish latte with its nuttiness and creaminess + The drink is kinda small which is a bummer read more

I love this cafe! They have really good coffee! All their coffee is really rich in favor. I especially love their cake! The one I had was Earl Gray. It had a really strong Earl Gray favor. I've also tried their yuzu favor, it has a very strong flavor too. The service at this place is very minimal, with just a few server in the front. However, the cafe is a really popular place for people to study and work. A very popular cafe place in the area with great coffee! Highly recommend to try! read more

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

Really cute study spot with good ambiance, and okay drinks. We both opted for non-caffeinated drinks: iced chai and red velvet. My chai was nothing special. I feel like the flavor could have been stronger. The drinks were small but very Instagram-worthy. There's plenty of seating and almost everyone is doing work on their laptops. The wifi is a bit slow, so keep that in mind. I would definitely keep this place in mind for another study date. read more

Caffe Bene - Iced chai with red velvet latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered the peach mojito and it was AMAZING!! Christina made my drink. She had such great energy and was so incredibly sweet. Highly recommended Caffe Bene! read more

I came here at around 11:30am on a Thursday. I parked in the garage located around the corner/down the street a bit. The cafe wasn't super busy so there were plenty of tables and seats for me to choose from. I ordered an iced lavender latte ($6.95), subbed almond milk (+$1.00). I don't usually order my drinks for here but since I was going to spend some time at the cafe, I decided to opt out of a togo cup. I don't know if it's just me imagining things or if it's actually true but it just feels like you get less coffee with a glass cup than a togo cup. The coffee itself was good but nothing special. It tastes like any other lavender latte. I thought it was quite expensive but the cafe itself, reliable wifi, and restroom availability do make up for it. They have a sign at the register that says the wifi password changes daily. That means the only way for you to get the password is to purchase something and print out the receipt. I didn't have any issues with the wifi while I was there. I was able to watch a YouTube video just fine. Overall, this is a great place to have a cup of coffee and do work/study. read more

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

I've been to a fair share of study cafes, this place remains one of my favorites that I always go back to. I love that there's a conveniently accessible retail parking garage that always has plenty of spots. The cafe itself is a decent size with a ton of seating (12+ tables). The atmosphere is filled with focused individuals typing away at their laptops. The ambiance is serene, accompanied by soothing background music, creating a relatively quiet & calm environment. I consistently find myself getting a significant amount of work here, and time seems to pass swiftly. Another plus is there are plenty of outlets, which makes it ideal for longer stays. My go-to is the lavender latte - perfectly roasted with just the right balance of sweetness. On summer days, I also like to enjoy their refreshing strawberry mojitos. While this might not be the place you go to when you want exceptional coffee, they checks all my boxes of a great study spot to get my work done which keeps me coming back! read more

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

Can get busy and a little difficult to secure a table, but overall a very decent study spot! Everyone around us was studying, so it was easy to be productive/focused. There were a moderate amount of charging outlets depending where you sat Ordered the strawberry cream cheese honey bread to share and was very satisfied :) the perfect amount of sweetness Would come back to study + try their drinks read more

This spot is a perfect spot to meet with fam/friends! I like the atmosphere. I also like how there's a good amount of tables and seating. One thing to know are the prices! The food is a bit pricey. I enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich. The bread was not stale or chewy. It was filling and I shared half with my partner. I personally would get it again. I also tried the Lavender Latte (on the stronger side). It doesn't taste like artificial syrup. Me and my bf would rate the drinks a 3.8/5! read more

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I feel like both drinks were slightly watered down. I think the red velvet latte tasted more like chocolate than red velvet. The strawberry matcha was okay, but I could tell it wasn't ceremonial grade matcha so the matcha taste didn't shine through :( Just wished it was better! Good place to study though read more

Caffe Bene - Strawberry Matcha and Red Velvet Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

My experience at Caffe Bene was nothing short of amazing... in fact, it was very homey. It tend to get busy in the afternoon, but it is worth coming to this place to try exquisite desserts, and very good coffee. Here is my experience coming the second time: Food: 5/5 I got the hazelnut latte with regular milk, and I also got the soufflé cheesecake. The first impression I got from this was: well, it isn't too sweet, just the right texture, and the right amount of sugar. The caffeine on this wasn't too strong either, just enough espresso to feel me through the next few hours of my studying. Service: 4/5 The staff were really helpful and giving recommendations, but it felt a little bit rushed. Considering it was the afternoon I didn't blame them for their impatience, but this should be addressed because as a customer, A good experience, paired with good hospitality and good food. I felt rushed throughout the process, and I felt as if they didn't really seem to care., That was the reason why I didn't give them a full five stars. Atmosphere: 4/5 This was really hard to critique, because the environment was rather clean and not as squished in terms of space. However considering it was the afternoon on a weekday, it was rather hard to find space to study. A lot of people didn't seem to be friendly, though, but that's my take on the atmosphere. I would definitely come here again to support a local business like Caffe Bene, given that its location is rather grandeur and next to a bunch of apartments. It is quite hidden, but not to the point where you can't see it. read more

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What coffee shop opens at 9! Anyways, it has a nice interior and a peaceful and quiet ambiance. Feels clean and comfortable. The coffee I tried is lavender latte and it's a bit on the sweet side for me. I wish there's an adjustment on the sweetness level. The menu online can be a bit more elaborated so we know what we are ordering for the special drinks. The food options displayed on the counter looks appealing, maybe next time I'll give it a try. read more

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I got a vanilla latte and thought it was really good! I came here to work (an apparently so did everyone else) and wanted to get something to hold me over. I wasn't expecting much but I thought the latte was well made with arabica beans and they seem to use real vanilla pods instead of powder or syrup. There was something about it that had the perfect balance of coffee, sugar, and vanilla flavor! read more

I've been finding different cafes to do work and this is the second one I've been to in the Bay Area. A friend suggested this place to me because of the vibes. I came here on a Monday around 4pm and let me tell you it was full! We managed to get a small table and waited until one of the larger tables was free. * IMPORTANT NOTE: you can only use their wifi if you buy something! I decided to get an iced lavender latte because it was number one on the popular list on their Yelp review page. It normally comes with 2 pumps of lavender syrup but I was afraid it would be too sweet so opted for one. Let me tell you I could not taste the lavender and the coffee is strong. I suggest just stick to the original two pumps. Inside is very cute and there's lots of tables.l that are small and big. They also have bingsoo here I think. It feels pretty nice and cozy and I like the lighting. I would come here again but hope it's not too crowded. read more

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Loved my beverage (matcha latte) but the service was unfriendly, as if they were doing me a favor for visiting. This was Saturday 3/15 around 3pm. read more

Long story short, it is an attempt at cafe culture - good in idea, bad in execution. It's quite hard to find seating during busy times. I didn't love having to wait for a table while carefully balancing my full mug of coffee. There were also a lot of small fruit flies that we had to keep fending off from our food, which was a bit gross. I didn't like the coffee either - I ordered the Caffe Seoul, which had a rather artificial taste, and the coffee tasted on par with Starbucks quality...not great, considering it is slightly more expensive than Starbucks too. Since it comes with preset sweetness and milk, I would expect it to be curated so that the blend was just right, but to be honest I just did not like it at all. The food was the saving grace of the experience. I thought our snacks were pretty tasty. It wasn't the freshest toast or waffle that I've ever had, but it was about what I would expect from a cafe. Overall it was good for the cafe aesthetic and pictures - but pictures truly make it look better than reality. read more

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

I got the banana latte and it wasn't that good. The coffee was bitter. Didn't meet my coffee expectation and would not come back again for their coffee. I will say it is nice there's a lot of seating available. A good place to do work but doesn't have a lot of outlet. There's a parking for restaurants and retail which is nice to park at since there's no street parking available read more

Great coffee shop overall in San Jose! Decent coffee, nearby parking garage, ample seating, fairly quiet. My friend and I both got the lavender latte, and have mixed opinions on it. We both thought it was good, but I couldn't taste any lavender whereas my friend said he could taste it in his. Came on a weekday morning to get some coffee and finish some work. Service was quick and it's spacious inside so there's ample seating if you want to sit down. Even though there were a decent amount of people inside, it was fairly quiet and felt like a nice work environment. When driving by, it looks like there's only street parking outside, but there's actually a free parking garage if you turn into the plaza. read more

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I've been researching this place and it really looks nice from when I came over there and see it online. I also like the location of this cafe since it also gives a good view from the outside. It tends to be very full inside the cafe and therefore, find it difficult to find seats, but it also worth relaxing, studying, and hanging out here. I also heard that many people, who work or go to school from adjacent buildings, go to this cafe. The food is also great too and also like how they serve iced drinks in glasses rather than plastic cups when deciding to dine here. Some items can take awhile to prepare, but don't really take too long. They are a bit pricey as well, but that's ok since the service is nice and how they prepare food. There aren't many cafes for me to study, work, or chill, but this is one of the cafes I may often go to since it's not that far from where I live as well as the nice ambiance. read more

Caffe Bene - Iced Oatmilk Latte + Plain Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Caffe Bene exceeded expectations with their Lavender Latte. I opted for a lower sweetness level and almond milk, and it did not disappoint - really enjoyed the subtle lavender notes. The swift service here makes an ideal spot for both casual meet-ups and solo work sessions. Caffe Bene offers a delightful combination of taste and convenience - would definitely come here again. read more

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

Did someone say coffee?! Lately its not about the boba scene anymore, it's the coffee scene. So thought I'd was time to search for some good coffee places to go to. Ambiance: The coffee shop is located in a corner with a really modern and chic decoration. It's very pleasing to the eye, especially if you like that kind of decorations. There are plenty of seats and chairs but it does get a bit crowded though. This place was bright and had the perfect lighting. It's quiet enough for those who wants to study, but could get loud too. Service: They were pretty upbeat and nice. The wait time for our order wasn't that long either. So not that bad. Food: They had food and of course desserts here too. I totally skipped out on looking at the display case where they had the cheesecake and character cakes until I left and my sister pointed it out. It's ok, I really was more interested in getting some coffee though. We basically just ordered a strawberry mojito (non-alcoholic), an iced cafe seoul, strawberry whipped waffle and a ham & cheese croissant . Oh and the cafe Seoul, its coffee with non dairy creamer. It was the perfect drink to me. Not too bitter and not too sweet. Plus I loved that it was non dairy creamer since I'm lactose! So a PLUS to me! Would we come back again? Yes! It was a good choice to come here and try something new. I saw a mint cold brew latte that I wanted to try on their menu. read more

Caffe Bene - Cafe Seoul, Strawberry Mojito, Waffle with Whip and Strawberry and Ham and Cheese Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Such an extensive menu with lots of fun treats for the summer! True to my Korean side, I only order iced americanos but this one did not disappoint. Not too acidic and not too dark. Perfect except for the really small cup size which was a little annoying because it was $5. So hard to get an affordable cup of coffee these days! read more

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

great study spot (with wifi)! drinks & pastries are super good but food can be a hit or miss. read more

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

This is a spacious and comfortable place to study or catch up with a friend but the drinks are pricy for what they are worth. read more

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

This is a nice cafe to study or do work at. There are lots of tables and WiFi provided (WiFi password changes daily and can be found at the bottom of your printed receipt). However, I was not impressed by the drinks. My boyfriend and I got our drinks "for here". Our drinks were served in clear cups that looked like glass, but were actually plastic. All other cafes I've been to serve their drinks in real glassware, not plastic, when you order "for here" and not "to go". The plastic cups took away from the experience, and for the price of the drinks they should at least be served in actual glasses. * Red velvet latte: 2/5 This tasted like red velvet flavored milk. There was nothing special about it. No topping or garnish. Just a cup of red milk. I got soymilk since I am lactose intolerant, and it was $7 for a cup of flavored milk with nothing else. And it was in a plastic cup. I think for $7 it should have a cream cheese foam or something (red velvet cake always comes with cream cheese frosting). I could have spent $7 somewhere else and gotten a better drink. * Seoul latte: 3/5 My boyfriend thought it was just okay. It did not stand out compared to lattes from other cafes. Service at the counter was friendly and helpful when we ordered. However, when we called ahead to ask about their hours, the woman who answered said "we're open our regular hours today" in a rather unfriendly tone. She did not explain what "regular hours" meant and was in a rush to hang up. Maybe she was having a bad day, but it came off as unhelpful. read more

Caffe Bene - Cafe Seoul and Red Velvet Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great cafe to work in and get things done! I recommend coming in early in the morning and leaving 11:30 am, as it does get busier and slowly louder. Service here is great and the workers are very nice! I'm not an active coffee drinker, but I thought it was a lil crazy that a vanilla latte with oat milk (+$1) totaled to $7! The coffee was good & gave me a boost of energy, but it watered down fairly quick. read more

Caffe Bene - Vanilla Latte (oat milk) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great study spot and the interior is very spacious, the service was pretty fast too! However, the lattes are a bit hit or miss. The caramel and vanilla lattes didn't have an obvious flavor and tasted like there may have been too much milk. However if I were to suggest a drink, it would be the red velvet latte but only if you have a sweet tooth! read more

Caffe Bene - Caramel Latte Macchiato Red Velvet Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I came on a Monday afternoon and it was surprisingly packed! They actually have a lot of tables both inside and outside but most of it was full. I was able to find a spot at one of the community tables but the tables are so big that I still felt like I had my own space. The wifi works! Make sure to print your receipt for the password! I ordered a hot lavender latte and it came out pretty quickly. I love how strong the lavender flavor is! It was foamy and creamy and so comforting to drink! It didn't taste watered down at all like a lot of other coffee places. The environment was perfect for getting work done or even a study date. There was just enough music and background noise to feel both comfortable and productive. read more

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

The good: I came for a dessert date night with my husband. We tried the mango cake (from Satura), earl grey cake with hazelnut (also from Satura), the napoleon and the strawberry brick toast. The earl grey cake was one of the best cakes I've ever had (top 3). I loved the crunchy bottom layer. The interior is cute and nice for dates or a meeting with a friend. I noticed a lot of people came here to study as well. The bad: The brick toast was too thick. It would've been nice a tiny bit thinner just so it wasn't so dry. We came in about 45 minutes before closing and the worker said "this is to-go right?, it's to-go (confidently)" but we came to enjoy the dessert there inside. Half of the chairs or more were already flipped over on the tables. It was uninviting and I thought too early for them to already be turned. The bathrooms were also closed off. The napoleon was too sweet. The interesting: They sell animal-shaped dome cakes from Satura as well. read more

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

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Caffe Bene is a great place to study or do work. There's wifi and many tables available. It can get really busy during the weekday as it's a popular cafe to be at. There's a lot more outlets than at other coffee shops. Coffee just okay in my opinion. Prices are quite steep for pastries and food. read more

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Food was just okay. My friend and I came here around 11AM in a Sunday morning and ordered the Spicy Chicken Sandwich ($12.75) and the Mushroom & Cheese Croissant ($8.95). We didn't get any drinks--nothing seemed appealing enough. It took a while for our order number to be called at the counter. My chicken sandwich came out quite quickly, but I didn't know it was mine because they didn't call our number until the croissant came out. It was sitting on the counter for about five minutes before they called us up, which I was mildly bothered by. The food itself was alright. There wasn't enough chicken inside the sandwich to justify its cost. The sandwich also had honey mustard spread on it, which I'm normally a huge fan of, but this one didn't do it for me. I also thought the "side salad" looked awkward on the plate, as it was like 6 leaves of spinach with some sort of balsamic dressing on top. There was a lot of seating but we had trouble finding a table because it was so occupied. Most people inside were doing work on their laptops. The interior is nice and isn't too cramped, at least it didn't feel so by our window seat. Overall, wouldn't return nor recommend. I'd definitely look for somewhere else if I want a good sandwich/croissantwich. We didn't try their desserts since we knew we'd be full from the sandwiches, but I was honestly underwhelmed by the lack of options they offered. read more

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The food and service were great! Things came out quickly and staff was friendly. Plenty of room to sit and Free Wi-Fi for anyone who wants to use their laptops or iPads. Lots of drink and food choices! read more

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

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Come for drinks, skip the food. On corner of Tasman and Zanker where a lot of people work so food options are limited. I ordered the mango mojito and asked them to make it less sweet. It just tasted like fizzy water with mango syrup, they didn't crush the mint leaves. My friend enjoyed her matcha latte. I don't drink caffeine so I appreciated the options. I ordered the ham croissant and it was ok. I think they need to stop putting the sad spinach leaves on the side of the sandwich because it is a waste of spinach. It's very busy on the weekends but we were able to get a table. I was still able to hear my friend so it wasn't too loud. read more

Had the red velvet latte here . I came here in the evening around 5pm. The place was full of people and it was tricky to find a table. I just grabbed the coffee. The coffee was good, not too sweet. It didn't need any additional sugar or any whipped cream. I will be going back for trying other drinks. read more

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

A solid spot to study at, they have a lot of tables but only certain ones come with charging access so definitely try to come early or wait for one to open up if you need it. In order to get the wifi password you'll have to order and check the receipt at the bottom. The drinks I've tried so far are pretty good, I've had their matcha latte, lavender latte, and mango smoothie. Out of the three I liked the lavender latte, which also had the best latte art :3 The staff is nice and has a good balance of noise (people talking + coffee being made) for the nice cafe study date vibe read more

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A cute place to work or study, with some pretty good drinks! There is a good amount of seating but on very buys days it can get tricky to find a seat/table. I also feel like the cafe itself is a little cramped, and was hard to move around. There is also a very limited amount of outlets, so be wary! The space itself was a little dark, and it seemed like there was a lot of dust on the light fixtures, which I get are a hassle to clean consistently, but was a little worrying for my drink. I ordered a hazelnut latte - nothing about it really stood out to me, but it was just an ok drink. Could have maybe used an extra pump of hazelnut, since that was pretty light flavor wise. read more

Solid study spot! I get the red velvet latte every time (not remembering I got it the last time..), and it's pretty sweet, but good! Service is standard, friendly and quick! Not a lot of chargers, but super spacious chairs and tables. It's pretty popular, so you kind of have to get lucky to find a spot to sit at. read more

I'm giving it a 4 star because it's a pretty good place to get work done, and there's a lot of natural light which I really like in coffee shops. The drinks here I think depend on which one you get. I get an iced Cafe Seoul which is pretty much sweet coffee but I think is delicious. They also sell slices of Sakura cake here, which is a little pricey at $9.50 a slice but the earl grey one in particular is delicious. And if you aren't able to go to the store in Los Altos it's nice to know I can grab a slice of it here. It can get pretty busy with people doing work and so sometimes you just get lucky with snagging a table. It's usually a lot of smaller groups of 1-4 people as there is only one big table that can seat more than 4 people and usually there are a couple of people individually working there already. The parking is really convenient though as there is a nearby garage that you can park at for the businesses in that plaza area so I've never had to worry about parking. read more

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

The place was full of people working on their laptops when I arrived. The space was aesthetically pleasing. Great selection of coffee including a new banana milk latte (which uses dairy milk). I opted for a mint cold brew which was fair. They have a good selection of munchies as well such as sandwiches and a beautiful selection of cakes and other pastries which I will have to try next time I'm there. read more

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