I've been coming here with my pup a few times a week for a little over two months now, and it's quietly become my default "get things done" spot. The place has this worn-in, artistic, slightly scruffy charm.. idk if I'm describing it right. It's like... the kind of hangout where people come for a quick catchup each other but end up drifting in and out of nice, long conversations. Like.. the morning version of going out for drinks. Instead of cocktails, it's cappuccinos and spearmint lavender tea. same energy. Nothing feels overly polished, which is exactly why it feels comfortable. The music is one of my favorite parts. Very eclectic in the best way! I'm very particular with music and have an inside joke with my wife about hijacking the Bluetooth at certain places to play some "actual music" but damn. Find myself removing my headphones to listen to what they have playing. Sometimes I feel like I'm inside an NPR segment. Lol The coffee and tea have been consistently tasty. Great espresso, tasty tea options, and no one rushes you out. just gentle background life happening around you. Another shoutout to the staff. Literally EVERYONE has been amazing and they're always in such great moods. In return, all the customers are super friendly too. Love it :) read more

I used to absolutely love Chromatic Coffee. Unfortunately, as they've grown, the experience has really declined--especially in service. The baristas seem poorly trained, and they don't have a solid process anymore. They've expanded their space, but that just makes the wait and confusion worse. I recently was in their new space and ordered two simple cold brews--no modifications. Where they used to pour it straight from the tap, now they treat it like a latte--and everything takes forever. If you want to linger in their aesthetic (albeit chilly) space, maybe that's fine. But if you just want takeaway coffee, be prepared to invest 20-30 minutes. It's no longer the quick, quality stop it once was. read more

Lovely spot with such a fun vibe and great music! The staff was super friendly and offered great recommendations. I ordered the vanilla latte with oat milk, though I thought the coffee flavor itself could have been a bit stronger. My partner ordered the seasonal chocolate almond raspberry latte with whole milk and loved it. They also had their own word search and coloring pages, which was a fun touch. The café is located in a building with other establishments and has an industrial vibe. Overall, it's a great place to hang out. read more

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We've had this bookmarked for a while and wanted to check out the hype. We ordered a flat white and a matcha latte. Flat white : 3/5, he described it as decent. Compared to other establishments, it lacked espresso notes and was too milky. Matcha latte: 2/5, disappointing, the matcha is premade in a container. Probably to save on time. Based on past reviews, people complained it was watered down. It was ordered with no ice and a splash of milk (I wanted to be able to taste the matcha.) However, it was still filled it up with milk. I understand this is a coffee spot, but I was disappointed in their lack of attention to this. read more

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Clean, modern vibe with seriously good coffee. The espresso is smooth and bold, and you can tell they care about quality. Staff is friendly and efficient, even during busy times. Great spot to grab a quick cup or hang out for a bit. Definitely a go-to in San Jose. Here i got the dulce leche iced latte. Very good. read more

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Unique atmosphere. It looks like a warehouse with several other businesses in the same building including a brewery. The mocha was made with real chocolate not syrup. Pastry are on the sweeter side. Dogs are welcome. read more

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I've been coming to Chromatic Coffee for a while and love their coffee and beans, but this is my first time leaving a review. Today, we tried the dark chocolate mocha and the pumpkin pie latte. The pumpkin pie latte was one of the best I've ever had! I got it with oat milk, and it was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, rich with real pumpkin flavor, and just the right amount of spice. Service was great, too. Even though there was a line, we got our drinks quickly. The café has plenty of seating, and many people were studying or working when we visited on a Monday. I also loved the space! They had fun coloring pages for kids, puzzles, and a cute merchandise section. I spent some time exploring while waiting for our dinks. I cant wait to come back and try their other signature drinks next time! read more

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Found my new study cafe in San Jose Food: Excellent variety of diverse pastries (e.g. black sesame loaf) that are also gluten free and/or vegan. They also have small lunch/snack-ish bites like chicken pot pie -- savory and sweet options! I recommend taking the pot pie home and heating it up though; this easily elevated the pie by a thousand points. Espresso was delicious. Service: Kind and helpful staff! Ambiance: Spacious set-up of chairs/tables and excellent lighting. A couple of outlets. Bathroom in the building. Lots of local events/pamphlets for resources posted at this establishment! Parking lot with limited spaces, but a parking lot nonetheless!! I'm so happy I came across this place; it can be really difficult to find a good study cafe w/all of these key amenities. read more

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I really dig the vibe of Chromatic. It's in a big industrial warehouse-type space, and has a lot of space for seating and just enjoying your coffee and food. The space also has some cool merch, nice music, and various coffee table books on offer for you to read while you relax. The staff were quite friendly, and the coffee and food was delicious. Can't really say I have any complaints. Cool coffee shop with a unique vibe. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the San Jose area! read more

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This tonic espresso is so good that it is ordered again and again! The service is consistently excellent. The coffee shop is situated inside a large warehouse, offering a spacious environment with interesting trinkets and local honey available for purchase. read more

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Came here on a Saturday with my boyfriend after searching yelp for a nice coffee place. The place itself is really cool and chill, and was not overcrowded. Looks like it's part of a warehouse with a bunch of other stores, and there's a lot of parking around the perimeter. We got two pies, the bacon, onion & cheddar and then raspberry & mango. Both were really good, our favorite was the bacon, onion, & cheddar. My boyfriend got a hot dulce de leche latte, and I had an iced banana latte. The dulce de leche was sweet and had a very smooth foam top. The banana latte was very banana-y, and not that sweet. Definitely a different take than other places. Overall, a nice place with cool vibes! Personally would come again for the dulce de leche latte and the bacon, cheddar, & onion pie! read more

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The dulce de leche and mocha latte's were mid. It did not have a rich and bold flavor as I expected. Friendly customer service. Limited parking. Clean establishment. Inside seating is available. read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops in San Jose, my current obsession is their dark coconut mocha. I love that the drinks come in a decent sized cup so I feel like I'm getting my moneys worth. It's a popular spot so there's usually always a line! Their beans are also amazing as well :) The parking lot isn't the biggest as it's shared with other businesses in the plaza, and it can get really cold in there just fyi if you're looking for a spot to chill and work at. read more

I've been to their old location and enjoyed it so I wanted to check out this spot. I came here with one other person in the morning for just some basic coffee. I got their drip and it was just right. I ended up chilling here for about an hour. They have plenty of tables and chairs and WiFi. I love their artsy design and open feel. Its a great spot to work or meet up with someone. read more

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update! Chromatic now has tons of indoor seating space! Still located in the same warehouse but moved just a few doors down. I think it now makes their space more inviting and will hopefully draw in more customers as it's transitioning into a great space to sit and work (free wifi) & really enjoy your drink~ read more

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There used to be more Chromatic locations and now we're down to one but I'm so glad this spot is open because the dark coconut mocha is my favorite drink ever! Came in on a Monday morning and there was a minimal wait. There's lots of seating inside and it's a nice environment to work in. They also have a good selection of pastries available. Got the dark coconut mocha and it never disappoints, just the right amount of sweetness! read more

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Not me rolling up in Chaco sandals and lightweight clothing while everyone else here is looking like as if it's still Christmastime lol. The coffee shop is inside what looks to be a former construction warehouse and it has zero insulation and zero heating. Super chilly!! Props to the commited dude who was studying in a puffer jacket. Anyway, I got an iced dark coconut mocha with almond milk. Smoooooth. Very easy to down and it's also pretty strong lol. The coconut taste isn't as aggressive like in an Almond Joy, but there's enough of it to give the mocha some slight extra flair. Also snagged the China - Gui Ben Honey coffee beans, ground in-shop for Aeropress. Really spot on with the flavor notes, especially the apricot and caramel!! Seems like there's a high turnover of coffee bean bags here since while I was shivering me timbers waiting for my order I saw a staff member re-stock the bean bag shelf and another staff member assist a customer on choosing a bag. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're a coffee bean bag fiend. Really friendly staff! So, reaching here is a little confusing; enter from Lincoln Ave. but the entrance and parking are facing Auzerais Ave. (there will be non-parallel-parking spots). read more

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Stopped by for a sip after yoga. It's a cool setup. Lots of parking. Easy to find. I got the dulce iced. It was chills. I live for a new coffee shop. This was cool but nothing crazy and the menu was super small too. Wouldn't go back but the coffee was cool. No cold foam. That broke my heart. read more

This was my first time visiting this Chromatic location. It's spacious and has a cold industrial feel. If you plan on sitting indoors on a winter day, bundle up! Plenty of parking all around the shared I ordered an americano. I ordered an americano. Their espresso was good just like I remember it. They sell lots of yummy treats and pastries. A great spot to enjoy a small bite and good quality coffee! read more

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This place is tucked away in a multi unit storage looking building. I've lived across the street for a year and just discovered it! The pastries are good but they can't warm them up. The cold brew was great. I saw people in line buy beans to be freshly ground and they got a free cup of coffee along with it. There's not a ton of seating, but it's a nice little shop with great coffee. I'll be visiting more often :) read more

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This place has such a cool vibe in an industrial building. I was a first timer checking it out and they were super helpful while I picked out my drink and pastry. I was bummed that they were out of their seasonal drink, but that just means I'll have to come back. I got one of their cold brews and a stone fruit hand pie. I'm in heaven! read more

Chromatic Coffee - Cold brew and a pastry - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has such calming, relaxing vibes. As soon as I walked in, I saw a coffee shop, not a bakery or restaurant, just real coffee. All of the employees are friendly and welcoming. I told them it was my first time there, they asked for my usual order, based off of my answer, they gave me two recommendations: the Dulce de Leche Latte and the coconut mocha. I chose the Dulce de Leche Latte. To my delight, it was the perfect temperature. I happily sat down to enjoy my Latte. I'd say it's even better than blue bottle in Santana Row. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Under construction while I was there, but looks like it will be amazing. Nice selection of drinks and things to snack on while working.

I found the place on the top coffee places list in the Bay to try. The coffee is good! The location is quite spacious but a bit chilly inside. The staff is friendly and nice. Parking was full when I arrived but there are a lot of parking spots behind the building. Wi-fi is available, you need to scan qr code to get the password. The Chromatic Coffee place shares the same building with the brewery and pinball. read more

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A cool spot with an industrial interior. You can def feel the heat in the summertime and cold in the winter time. Overall ambiance is quite chill. I tried their latte and it's not bad. A good spot if you want to catch up w friends or work on your hw. Definitely will recommend for other people. read more

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The staff here is always so kind ... the drinks are amazing enough room to study my favorite is the classic vanilla latte iced !!! I had Peet's the other day and was not good at all had to stop here to get the right fix for the day ! (: read more

Had this spot bookmarked for a while. Quality coffee that doesn't break the bank. Lots of beans I wanted to try and seating inside if you wanted to color (they have crayons and coloring sheets if you want to unplug) and enjoy their music on the speakers. No upcharge for oat milk and my Cortado was perfect. Would come back for a pour over if I had more time. Service was kind and quick. read more

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Cafe in a pretty cool building with industrial vibes. Had to stop by with all the rave reviews. I got my go-to order of an iced latte and theirs was a bit light on the strength, which was ok. read more

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Super cool cafe in San Jose! Absolutely love the industrial design of the building. The interior of the cafe is very spacious, and they have free wifi for anyone looking for a place to do work. The drinks are great as well! We got their Coconut Mocha and Dulce de Leche Latte which were both great. The Coconut Mocha had a very strong coconut taste, while the Dulce de Leche Latte was nice and creamy. Great cafe I'd recommend anyone to check out if they're in the area! read more

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Got the dulce de leche latte and it wasn't too sweet which is great! Service was good and there's a good amount of seating inside read more

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A great cafe with great vibes where one can try delicious, single origin coffee. Coffees here are consistently delicious. Baristas are kind and courteous. One of our drinks came out not tasting quite right, so we asked to have it remade, and it was done with no problem at all. A small bakery offers artisan pastries that can be heated. It's a nice cafe with plenty of open space and tables. They also have a unique shop for artisan coffee, chocolate, books, and gadgets for coffees. read more

Been wanting to try out this place for a while as I have been hearing good reviews about this place! My first time here was a bit disappointing because the espresso tasted sour and it felt like it was under extracted, but at least the flavors made up for the sourness taste! This cafe is inside a warehouse, which is a pretty interesting concept. Parking here is very limited so be sure to plan out where to park! read more

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Chromatic Coffee is located in a large warehouse which gives off a rustic look. I ordered a Vanilla Iced Latte with oat milk and loved every sip. Drinks came out fairly quickly and the staff was quiet yet friendly. They do not offer straws which was a negative for me... however, they did mix my latte for me so the sippy cup did just fine. Cheers! read more

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I finally stopped by yesterday since I was in the area and I'm so glad I did! I went around 8:30am on a Sunday morning and there were only a couple of other people there, so I was able to walk around and look at all of the swag and decor they sell! It's a very cute space inside of a bigger building, so while you might see the sign from the outside, you'll need to walk through a couple of hallways to get there. I had an iced almond milk latte and it was once of the best ones I've had! I saw they had several unique pastries available as well, but I didn't have any that day. I'd like to come back and try them another time! The service was fast and friendly, and there is a parking lot outside. I'll be back! read more

Really nice coffee spot with a chill vibe. The drinks tasted fresh and well made, and the staff were friendly. Good place to hang out for a bit. read more

My brother raved about the quality of the coffee here and I have to agree with him! The location is kind of odd but the space is very open and has adequate seating if you want to catch up with a friend or get some work done. I got the iced vanilla latte with oat milk. The drink was so creamy and well balanced without being overly sweet. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Chromatic Coffee - Vanilla iced latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - San Jose, California

Only in San Jose for the day and heard good things about this place. Thankfully, it def lived up to the good reviews! Their coconut mocha latte special tastes exactly like an almond joy and is so delicious! The coffee is smooth and the industrial warehouse vibe of the building is pretty neat. I would highly rec. read more

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Finally got around to trying Chromatic Coffee! The location is interesting but parking was quick. The cafe has plenty of seating too. In addition to their regular menu, they also offer banana drinks, including the Banana Latte and Banana + Cold Brew. I got the banana cold brew and it was so good! I've tried banana lattes from other places and while tasty, I prefer Chromatic Coffee having the banana mixed in with the coffee. I believe they use oat milk for these items. My order was ready quickly! They sell pies from Sweetdragon. I got one to take home. I'd definitely come back for the banana cold brew or to try some of their other drinks! read more

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I've visited this place countless times and I am pleased with the quality and consistency. I'm not sure what beans they use but it's such a treat. Their dulce de leche latte is so tasty and not too sweet which I love. The staff are all great, I've never had a bad experience. There's so much seating here, I would definitely come by to read or hang out with some company. read more

Love the vibe of this place! It's very open and pleasantly different. The cashier was helpful when answering questions about their coffees and made great recommendations. The Americano was smooth and tasted great. The coconut mocha latte was spectacular - the right amount of everything. The berry pie was also very tasty. I'll definitely be back! read more

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