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    4.7 (22 reviews)
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    Matcha Einspanner & Strawberry Matcha Einspanner
    Haley N.

    Came here on a Sunday as they were at a Vintage Popup event! Line was pretty long as they're super popular :) Walked around and our drinks were made in about 15-20 minutes. The Matcha Einspanner was my personal favorite 8.5/10and the cream is so delicious! One of the best einspanner creams I've had. The Strawberry was a little artificial tasting and overpowered the whole drink 7/10. Only bad thing was you need to drink it all pretty quick after you get it. After the ice melted it tasted odd and just watered down. I still would get the matcha einspanner again!

    Incynthia T.

    Holy matcha! Another great matcha popup spotted in south bay. This place comes in clutch when I commute to the office. Super early pickups and friendly owner! Would recommend! Double matcha all the wayyy

    Nareena V.

    I tried Caffeine Depot a couple weeks ago and I'm obsessed! I love their guava matcha. It's the perfect amount of sweetness and matcha. I tried their cloudberry matcha and matcha einspanner as well. They aren't as strong in matcha but still good. I am definitely coming back for their other drinks!

    Matcha einspanner
    Lisa N.

    Horrible picture but best tasting matcha! Ordering is easy through Instagram for home pickup. Response time was really quick and the owner was so sweet. I got the matcha einspanner and this home cafe is now my favorite matcha. Look at how green the matcha is! The sweetness of the cream with the strong taste of matcha really balances each other out. Can't wait to be back to try more of their drinks!

    Jasmine G.

    I ran into them at the Sunnyvale Farmers Market when they were doing a pop up! We ordered the guava cheesecake matcha latte and oh boy, it is the best that we have tried!! I would definitely go back again!

    Claudia L.

    I'm obsessed with finding new coffee places to try and I found this one on social media. Though they're known for their matcha, I opted to try their Iced Custard Cloud Latte. I've never warmed up to Vietnamese coffee just because of how strong it usually is, but this drink tastes so good that I don't even get the strong taste of the Vietnamese coffee. The custard cream is so delicious and provides such a beautiful taste alongside the coffee. With how delicious it is, I always get two when I go because one will be gone by the time I arrive home. This is your sign to take a chance on a home-based coffee joint! They do pop-ups often in the Bay, so definitely keep your eye out and drop by when they're out and about!

    Blueberry Matcha Einspanner & Strawberry Cloud Matcha
    Stephanie L.

    They got such good drinks!! I tried their blueberry matcha einspanner and it was the BEST blueberry matcha I've ever had. Also tried the strawberry cloud matcha and it was creamy & delicious. I'm looking forward to try their other drinks :)

    Strawberry Cloud Matcha
    Trisha N.

    I've been frequenting Caffeine Depot since the beginning of this year and it's one of my go to matcha places in San Jose. Currently, my favorite drink has been the matcha einspanner and my boyfriend loves the blueberry matcha cloud! I love how there's a lot of variety with the different types of flavors of matchas and coffees that they have because I love trying new things. They also have a lot of pop ups collabing with different businesses that is nice to check out as they have new limited time flavors!

    Pistachio matcha and pistachio latte
    Ashley L.

    They serve quality matcha and quality customer service! One of my favorite matcha spots in San Jose

    Pistachio matcha & regular latte
    Tuyen T.

    Superior matcha and coffee for such affordable price. Love going to their pop-ups because they bring out new drinks every time. They update their instagram pretty frequently so check it out to see their operation hours.

    I ordered a pistachio matcha during the pop-up. The presentation was nice and the taste wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out compared to other matcha spots I've tried. The cup was mostly filled with ice, and the drink was gone after just a few sips. For $8, it didn't feel worth the price.

    matcha einspanner x3 + coconut cloud latte + custard cloud latte
    Kaitlyn W.

    hands down favorite matcha place ever. me/bf come here all the time!! their drinks are handcrafted so well and made with excellent quality matcha. 10/10 every time! the einspanners are sooo creamy (esp with oat milk)! my fave is strawberry matcha cloud (it's on the sweeter side, but i lovee a sweet fruity matcha)! the matcha einspanner is less sweet than the strawb (if that's what you prefer) and has a strong matcha taste :D the viet coffees are sooo strong :O !! my favorites are the custard cloud (so good and creamy) and coconut cloud when it comes to coffee!! great prices, great portion, and even better taste :-) i'm from sacramento, and soo many of my friends have come to san jose to specifically try caffeine depot!! the owners are so nice, too. definitely worth the drive every time :D live laugh love caffeine depot!

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    Jae D.

    locally owned, home based/pop up coffee! not sure if it's family operated. staff are busy working together and mixing up quality drinks ~ offering a variety of matcha and coffee beverages on their menu. seasonal flavors are also available but i don't think i noticed any on the menu today. we stopped by around 12 PM and made it just 50 mins before closing, luckily there wasn't a long line (roughly 5 ppl ahead). I ordered the Einspänner, which was scrumptious! i asked for 50% sweet, light ice and it's a bit sweet, but still to my liking. I enjoyed my iced coffee so i'll definitely be coming back to try their Matcha next time :)

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    4.3(992 reviews)
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    I've been craving some Vietnamese coffee and I've been wanting to try this spot for a while so here…read moreI am. I ordered their Eggspresso Hanoi. It was nice and creamy and the slight salt like taste balanced out their coffee well. I also liked the foam and I'm not even a foam person lol. Ordering here is pretty easy. They have an iPad you can order from, or you can just order from them up front. This spot looks like a great place to study. They have e a lot of tables available. The parking lot is a decent size. It can probably get lowkey busy depending on what time you come. Definitely will be back to try more drinks. Try it out if you like. :)

    This is my second time getting Lacaphe. First time was in-store and it was solid, good flavor, full…read moreportions. With how much a drink costs, I would think that I'm getting a full cup. DoorDashed an order for my coworkers and I. Their drinks were full, but mine wasn't. Safety tape was still on. I got the Coconut. Flavor is good, but the portion is not. Suppose to also come with grass jelly. I thought, maybe they forgot the jelly. Nope. I dug around for it and they didn't forget, it was just an extremely small amount. Less ice meant remove ice and leave cup empty I guess. How much does another 4oz of coffee and milk cost? Cents. Alternative would've been to fill the space with more grass jelly. Also cheap to do. What. A. Disappointment. If you're thinking about trying this place out, purchase in-store for when they're being stingy, you can get it fixed.

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    While visiting San Jose, I came across this coffee shop and I'm really glad I did. The coffee…read morequality was excellent, the staff was very friendly, and the pastries were absolutely delicious. The shop itself is a bit small, so it may not be the easiest place to study for long periods, but it has a great atmosphere, good vibes, and a very welcoming environment. The outdoor seating was a huge plus, especially with nice weather -- it's the perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy your coffee. Parking in the area can be a little tricky and it is paid parking, but that's pretty common for most downtown areas. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend this coffee shop to anyone looking for quality coffee and a nice atmosphere.

    I tried the banana matcha since everyone was raving about it and it honestly failed to meet my…read moreexpectations. The matcha flavor was subtle, very faint and not as strong as I'd like. The banana cream felt lacking as well. Even after mixing the cream top with the matcha, it felt unsatisfying and not enough banana flavor. I do like how the overall drink isn't overly sweet and the texture of the cream was nice. It was fairly crowded on a Thursday morning but the line to order moves quick. My drink took about 15 minutes to come out. Maybe it was just an off day? But I had higher expectations for their banana cream matcha.

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    Venture Coffee is a wonderful place to grab a cup of coffee or tea, settle down, and do some work…read moreor catch up with friends. There is a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The food and drinks are delicious and the setting is tranquil and welcoming. There is a good selection of teas and pastries as well as a selection of items for kids. Between the setting, the service, and the food and drink, it feels like stepping out of the hustle and bustle of San Jose for a brief, delicious respite.

    Venture Coffee is truly a hidden gem. I came across it because of its high rating on Too Good To…read moreGo. While picking up a TGTG bag yesterday, I ordered a matcha latte as well. The coffee shop was located at the front of a church, in a very quiet part of Los Gatos. I arrived a little after 2pm, and followed the instructions to park at one of the 5 First Time Guest Parking spots. There were plenty of other parking spaces as well. The signs to the coffee shop up the stairs were very clear. The inside of the coffee shop was bright, clean, and spacious with a cool and peaceful vibe. Service was friendly. While the tables of the banquette seating along one wall were all taken, there were plenty of other tables and chairs available. My matcha was very pretty and tasted legit. The fancy pastries (some savory/some sweet) from Neighbor Bakehouse in San Francisco all looked beautiful and yummy. The ones I tried were all delicious. The selections were limited, but you didn't have to go all the way to SF to get them. This would be a great place to have a nice cup of coffee while getting some work/study done, too.

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    4.3(351 reviews)
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    Matcha should be THIS green! We tried the guava li-hing matcha and mango sticky rice matcha, and…read morewere highly impressed with the quality and flavor of their ceremonial matcha. Each drink is hand-whisked, so well worth the wait. Their cold foams were delicious and super flavorful as well. I was so excited to try the mango sticky rice matcha, as I hadn't seen this flavor anywhere else. The drink has a creamy salted coconut milk cold foam on top and some mango puree and glutinous rice on the bottom. Once everything was mixed, the mango flavor does get lost unfortunately. But still, the drink was amazing and rich. The guava li-hing matcha was sooo vibrant! I loved how the tropical flavor of the guava cold foam sprinkled with li-hing balanced out the earthy matcha. I've tried other guava matchas with guava puree on the bottom rather than cold foam on top, but I definitely prefer the latter to preserve the matcha flavor. The employees were kind and we came on a weekday afternoon with a short wait. Order at a kiosk. Limited seating inside. I wouldn't say this is an ideal study spot, but it is very aesthetic and bright. Parking was not a problem since this location is in a plaza.

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