I went to Cloud Forest Cafe for lunch today after being super hungry and craving a panini. We got the Cloud Forest Panini, Cache Creek Caliente Panini and a chai latte. The drink was good, and both paninis were pretty good, they were solid but I wouldn't say they were the best I have had. The place is cute with nice decor and table setting. The workers were very nice as well. Also, I like how they provide a side of potato salad with your paninis. Both were good but I preferred the Cache Creek Caliente, but my sister preferred the Cloud Forest. Although I have three cons. First, the bread is quite crispy which can scratch your mouth, so it's your personal preference if you like that. Second, I think the bread was bigger than the filling, so middle would be great but all the edges were just bread, which is not as good. And finally, on one of my last bites of the potato salad, I found a hair in my potato salad. Seeing hairs in food is always a gross sight and definitely ruined my experience a bit. I had to put that aside and try to eat the rest, hoping I hadn't eaten any other hairs I simply didn't catch on. Overall, I think this is a solid place to get food, but wouldn't say it's the best that everyone needs to try. If you do go, just be on the lookout for hairs read more

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Like every other comment said the older shorter man that works here is incredibly rude. I never leave reviews but I felt I had to in this situation. My friend and I came here to study but felt unwelcomed since the beginning. We arrived here at 1pm and knew they closed at 3pm but in the last 30 min the man continued to clean around us and left the cleaning spray and towel on our table. With 10 mins left before closing he told us we needed to leave and said rudely we are closed and made a big x with his hands and pointed to the door for us to leave. I told him we still had 10 mins left till closing but he stated they needed to clean. I'm sorry but if you want to leave earlier then close earlier do not kick customers out! I continued to let him know he was being incredibly rude and he proceeded to walk to a back room. I am usually an understanding person but I have never been treated so poorly at a cafe. Also he purposely puts covers on outlets in the "computer zone" so students don't stay long, not sure how he doesn't like catering to students in a college town. Please do not give this greedy old man your money!! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I can't believe it took me 3 years in Davis to visit this place! The coffee is amazing, the food is delicious, fresh, and locally sourced, and the atmosphere is so charming. The staff were all so very friendly and patient and I love love love the handmade mugs! Only drawback is that it is rather pricy, but many cafés already charge about this much and don't have food/drink that stands out like truly it does here. I'd absolutely recommend this place!! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - D Street Brie panini & Latte (Fresh Mizz panini in back) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Came here for the first time today. I am on a trip and wanted a cute cafe with breakfast options. This place meets that. The service was friendly. They have the seating sectioned by those working and those there for conversation and what not. I really like it and the food was delicious! read more

In terms of this place, I think there are better places that are more accommodating to people's diets and allergies. When ordering food here, my friend had asked to remove some aspects from the panini due to dietary restrictions; however, a man kept telling him that this was not possible since it was too complicated. Then, my friend ended up attempting to ask if the sauce could be put on the side instead of being drizzled all over the sandwich, and once again the man said it was too complicated, and we can't accommodate. So my friend just ended up getting a side salad to eat. Yet, the chaos didn't end there. Once we did get our food, someone had took ours from the counter. This is when the man actually became nice and accommodating. Only when there was a clear mistake on his end. read more

Came to visit here from Sacramento after the farmers market. I'm not sure if the guy was the owner or not but he kicked me and my other two friends out of our table for another group. He said we were taking up too much space for the other group, yet they had the same amount of people as us and were at a bigger table. Extremely rude and sad, all of this after we purchased drinks and were sitting. He was a shorter Asian guy and super unprofessional! read more

If you're a matcha lover, you should try the Honey Matcha here. Nice earthy flavor and not too sweet! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Honey Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

HAVE AGAIN: The Savory panini with bacon was very good. Needed salt and pepper. Beautiful restaurant. Thank you.

Wow! The worst experience my family and I had today. Our first and also our last with this place. I thought it was a good place to bring my family for brunch, but we left with a nasty experience thanks to the owner(older Asian dude) treating his own kind badly. I witnessed the owner himself bringing menu, drinks and food for other tables, but we had to wait our own table from the beginning to the end. He was mostly pleasant with other customers and never even smiled at us even though we were his customers too. When we were done, the waitress came and asked if she could take our dishes for us, but then as we were we all leaving, the damn owner himself stopped my daughter and told her to clean the rest of the table . I was shocked that the owner was asking my girl to pickup after herself when he didn't ask other customers to pickup after themselves. Not to mention, after we ordered our food, I overheard the Asian man ask the waitress who took our order "No drinks?" If you only want customers to order drinks, make your menu consist only of drinks. The food was definitely not worth this experience and I would not recommend coming here. read more

I love this place. Always feels like you can have a moment of zen here. They even have a laptop free area, which I haven't seen at many places. Come for avocado toast, juice, and a latte. My favorite juice to get is the carrot orange. A friend introduced me to asking for peppermint syrup in a latte, which is a flavor combo I wouldn't have thought of, but that is really good! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Avo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

The food was okay. What wasn't okay was the way my family and I were treated the second we walked into this restaurant. We were offered menus and chose to sit at a table while deciding what to order. All the while I noticed who I presume to be the owner, a short Asian man, attentively handing menus to and serving food/drinks to tables around us. He walked by our table numerous times without as much of a glance. When our food was finally ready, we went up to the counter ourselves to get it. Finally as we were getting ready to leave, one of the waitresses came up to our table and took away some of our dishes. After that, I thought they would clean everything else as well, so my family got up to leave. As I was leaving, the Asian man stopped me and told me to bust my own table and that they weren't responsible for that. I tried to tell him the other worker had taken some of our dishes already, but he wouldn't even listen to me. Since it was my first time coming to this restaurant, I'm not sure what the "normal" form of service is, and my issue isn't at all with the idea that I had to clear my own table. My problem is that these policies seem to only apply to certain groups at this establishment. As an Asian, I really hadn't expected this kind of treatment from another Asian. Make your policies clear, treat your customers equally, and stop fostering such a negative environment. Definitely left this experience extremely disappointed since I had been wanting to try this cafe for a while. read more

Great food and coffee. The Cloud Forrest Sandwich was a favorite. Loved the outdoor seating area.

The coffee is delicious. I enjoyed a caramel macchiato. I have the cheddar, egg, bacon, and Chipotle Panini. It wasn't really a panini, but it was a delicious sandwich nonetheless. The cashiers were pleasant and helpful. The exterior and interior are adorable. A great place to stop in for breakfast in Davis! read more

Sweet Asian man gave me a great recommendation, it was a bit darker than expected but overall pretty good! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

My friends and I went here for lunch. We over heard the owner (I assume) being rude to their server after my friend asked if it was possible to get banana on her strawberry Nutella sweet toast (the answer was no, which is ok but the owner didn't have to be rude to the server for asking for us). When we got our drinks they got our sizes wrong and in response they gave us a dollar back from the cash register?? Also the sweet toast is just sour dough bread and fruit.... Over priced, water downed drinks, weird vibes. read more

Of all the coffee shops in Davis, Cloud is the best! Their coffee is consistently made, service is impeccable, and ambiance is very home-y. I stop by every time I am back in Davis and they never disappoint! read more

My husband and I had lunch there today. Both our sandwiches Cache Creek and bri cheese jam and turkey panini's where great! Matcha ice latte and iced tea were served in unique glasses. I would definitely go back read more

Very friendly staff, owner seemed grouchy at first but he was backed up with a ton of orders and re-welcomed us when he was finally all caught up. Don't blame him--I get stressed out too. Beet and carrot - Made fresh, watch them grind the carrots up, and pour some beet juice in it. Would I have preferred them to use more fresh beets and not juice straight out of a bottle? Maybe, but it was too hot outside to care. I really enjoyed how light and healthy it tasted. Seats outside are nice and relaxing, and much more spacious than inside. Next time try: Three amigos, pink lady, or Davis Sunshine read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Beet & Carrot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I came in craving the salmon avocado toast, but alas they were sold out. The counter crew bolstered my spirits suggesting a vegetarian panini. I rallied, ordered it (along with a decaf Americano). The panini sandwich was truly inspired. Many restaurants fall into the trap of gilding the lilly with garlic olive oil, obscuring the flavor of the vegetables, but not cloud forest! And the bread (chiabatta) was artfully and masterfully toasted. The Americano was well balanced. Side of potato salad (normally I am wary) was also well proportioned (you know what I'm talking about). This is a must stop cafe when in Davis. Friendly crew, solid food and coffee. Isn't that what life is about? read more

We tried this place for the first time and we LOVED it. Food is great. Coffee was really good. I am very picky when it comes to trying coffee at new places but this place nailed it. Customer service was amazing. Prices are reasonable, if you want quality food and service, you should try out this place. Would definitely come again when will be passing by Davis. read more

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One of my favorite cafes in Davis! I love the ambiance there, feels very cozy and quiet. I know some reviews say the manager is mean, but he was so nice and friendly?? I enjoyed my fig and Brie cheese panini, and the dirty chai is the perfect sweetness. Thanks for a great afternoon! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Fig and Brie panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I love cloud forest soo much! I had the nicest morning eating my panini and reading my book. The honey matcha is amazing and has got to be in the running for the best matcha in Davis. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Cloud Forest Panini and Honey Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Disappointed to say the least. Waited over 30 minutes for these paninis that ended up being $26?? For that amount, you expect to get a lot more than what you pay for considering the sandwich was more bread than anything else. If you have money to burn, you'd enjoy this place. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

We had a very enjoyable breakfast. Ordered sausage egg and cheese panini, avocado salmon toast, mocha and a cappuccino. The gentleman at the counter was pleasant and almost apologetic that they did not have table Service. The food was fresh and presented nicely, but a tad more on the expensive side. The drinks were average priced and delicious. read more

Drinks were satisfactory and their cashiers/baristas were very friendly. Great atmosphere and cute patio. Hidden gem. No other place like it in town. read more

A staple of Davis, this shop has wonderful staff and good decor. In terms of the coffee, a recent visit this month saw that the pours are heavy (a good thing) and the pricing respectable for the current economic times (an iced caramel macchiato runs around $6 for a 20oz). A downside can be the cramped quarters as well as the lack of WIFI. The shop features a section that is meant entirely for conversation and dining; however, a lack of WIFI for a coffee shop in a college town of Davis' reputation and magnitude is mind-boggling. Needless to say, a great place for socializing/first date vibes and not so much for work/studying...again, very odd considering the amount of students and teachers/researchers associated with UC Davis. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Sausage Panini (photo circa 2022). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I went based on reviews with my sister and my mom, and we were all impressed. The staff is super sweet, and we each got a panini and sat outside to eat them. Wait time was a little bit because there were only two people working, which was understandable. Paninis come with a side of baby carrots or potato salad, and we all got ours on ciabatta bread, which was delicious. I got the Fresh Mozz (I'm allergic to avocado) and it was delicious! My mom and sister enjoyed the Valley Veggie and the Cloud Forest, which were full and thick. We didn't feel weighed down or greasy afterwards, which was great. They're taking great COVID precautions and I will be back to try some beverages! read more

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Creamy. full-flavored cafe latte. We get here occasionally, but it's the highlight of our morning whenever we're in Davis! Go there! Great service and atmosphere! read more

Cute cottage atmosphere, great breakfast date ! There was a little line inside the cute cottage to order. It went by fast, and gave us both enough time to look at the menu. Ordered, sat outside, and our breakfast was ready in under 10 minutes. Was delicious. The atmosphere was extremely cute, highly recommend for a date location. On top of that, what makes this a five star hole in the wall is that the staff was so nice and friendly !!! The person I was with tried to pay, and the staff even played along and helped them pay instead of me!! Gave good menu recommendations, and wished us a nice day when leaving. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Avo Salmon, Cloud Forest Panini, Three Amigos Juice, Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

This is a gem! The strawberry smoothie is fresh and the panini foccacia bread was so crispy and crunchy! Well toasted! I don't know what spread they used but it was delicious. The cache creek caliente panini wasn't spicy at all to me. I tried their iced caramel latte and will be coming back for more! It was so good and a definite must try. They have outdoor seating available. They had limited staff and a line of customers so we waited about 10-15 minutes for our order but it was well worth it! The workers were very warm and friendly and I will continue to support this little business in town!!! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Cache Creek Caliente Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Cloud forest is a little cafe in downtown that has some cool photos up on the wall. I ordered the cloud forest panini and thought it was solid. The bread was toasted perfectly and the sandwich had a nice crunch and bite to it. I got the potato salad as a side and thought it was way too sweet for my liking. The girl working here was very friendly so the service was pretty spot on. Moderate prices so expect to pay around $9-$12 or so. The panini is pretty well sized though. Food: 3.75/5 Value: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Overall: 3.75/5 read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Cloud forest panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I enjoyed my orange carrot juice and avocado toast. My mocha was OK, nice mug but small. There are a few tables inside, fairly close together, not very comfortable. We bussed our own table, which made me wonder why I had tipped so much in advance. It's a nice menu, but I thought everything a little too pricey. read more

I love this little Cafe. I stop by every time I visit my son. He loves their breakfast sandwiches and I love the avocado toast and fresh juices. The Cafe is quiet and cozy, I love the ambiance, plants and environment. The owners are always super sweet, makes you want to come back over and over again. Parking is available in front. read more

I've always had a good time when I've come here. I love the drinks, although I can't recommend the scones/baked goods, since they are a bit overpriced and not particularly delicious. But I love the environment and the drinks. Also it's good to know that there are limitations on laptops & studying in certain areas here. read more

This is a cute little spot and their latte was pretty good! I got a small vanilla latte (which truly is a small haha), and it was very sweet. The coffee flavor was there, but could have been a bit stronger. One small issue is that we waited 5-10 minutes to order since there was one person both working the register and making the drinks. She was nice though and walked our drinks to us as soon as she made them. Would come again! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

We tried this cafe and the staff as very appreciative and friendly. Coffee was bold plus the mugs were unique and very clean. The place was cozy and the coffee was great! We were so happy we found this place. We'll definitely recommend it. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Brewed Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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This was my first visit, and I was surprised how cute it is inside! From the outside, it doesn't look like much, but I was pleasantly surprised to find this gem in Davis. Two other very popular brunch places are on either side of this establishment, but this is definitely now my favorite brunch spot in Davis. We sat outside on a nice day and enjoyed our fresh pressed juice and smoothie. The service was absolutely phenomenal, they explained everything on the menu, gave recommendations, and indicated what was popular at their cafe. The ambience is very comfortable and I will be returning to see how they are like when they return to normal business as well read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Pink Lady Juice, mango smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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This is definitely not my first visit, but I never got the chance to write a review. I've been coming here since my sophomore year (I'm now a senior) and it's got to be one of my favorite cafes I've ever been to. It doesn't look like much outside, but this place is a hidden gem! The general atmosphere is casual and gives off a very home-y, mom-and-pop shop feel. It's a nice change of scenery among coffee shops like Philz and Starbucks. The cafe is usually buzzing with a handful of students studying or older folks getting a quick bite to eat. As a student, studying here is great (just be aware of the 2 hours of free wifi per order), although sometimes it can get a little loud with people chatting or music playing. So if you mainly study in silence, maybe go somewhere else since it's a bit of a gamble. Other than that, the service is great and the workers are always very sweet and accommodating. I usually order the Cloud Forest Panini or the Bacon, Chipotle and Cheddar Breakfast Panini, but my favorite has got to be the Cloud Forest with ciabatta bread. It has a really nice crunch to it, the spring mix is never soggy and always refreshing, and there's a nice balance between all the components. The only thing is the potato salad is pretty small, but still tastes pretty good. I'll continue coming back unless proven otherwise, but overall it's definitely a sweet spot in Davis! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Cloud Forest Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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two groups behind us got their orders before me and my sibling. We only order two drinks but the TWO groups behind us got their food and drinks before us. Asked what's taking so long after waiting 20 mins and the owner just has an attitude. stay yourself the headache and support another small business who isn't owned by an A-hole. read more

Coffee, smoothies and panini, yum. Nice vibe for indoor seating (no laptops allowed!), and shady outdoor seating in front. Great place to chill for an hour. read more