Location- really cute shop nestled off the street. Both inside and outside seating. Owner works the counter with a few college students. At least this is how it appeared. Reason why I noticed is he was too hands on & it did not look like a comfortable situation with the young workers. Food- small menu but I initially wanted the Avo sandwich which is on their Yelp review and looked very good. Got there and saw they had BLT and I ordered that. He asked me if I wanted potato salad or raw carrots. Sort of an odd side dish but okay. The bread was really good BUT 2 slices of bacon? Really that's the main item so it needs to be THE BOMB Nope had to YEL read more

I chose this place as it was across the street from my hotel. What I loved: they had great breakfast sandwiches and loved the choice of focaccia bread. The chipotle sauce on the sandwich was a nice surprise. It was also nice to see the place filled with work from local artists. Okay I wasn't a fan of: Filthy Dirty Chai. I love Dirty Chai's and usually get one if it's on the menu. The filthy dirty chai adds chocolate and espresso so I had to try it. They used way too much cocoa and it overpowered the chai flavor. I ended up having to toss it sadly. read more

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

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The place overall has a good atmosphere! Food was a tad underwhelming, highly recommend the cloud forest panini!! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Frontmost: Cloud Forest Panini Leftmost: Cache Creek Caliente Panini Back left: D street Brie Back right: Cloud Forest Toss Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Cloud Forest is a great breakfast spot if you're looking for something that is hearty but not too filling. We had the Savory and Veggie Breakfast Paninis and both were absolutely delicious! The physical space was clean and spacious. The staff was incredibly welcoming - top notch customer service! I would have left a picture but we absolutely devoured our sandwiches the second they hit the table! read more

Deffinatly good vibes here! I'm wondering around davis for the weekend and I came across this little place. They actually have 6 different kinds of chi tea here which makes the world a happy place. Theres some ultra mellow music going and the people seem to be enjoying their conversation. They also have outdoor seatimg which is perfect for a warm summer day. Everything is original and the staff here seems to be students who are intra friendly. There is a ton of art on the walls from what I assume is all local artists. All photography so I'm deffinatly glad that they support the local artist! I ordered a candy chi which is one of the sweeter drinks that they offer and it actually has satisfied my sweet tooth. Overall this place is very laid back. I will deffinatly return during my next trip to davis! Yay. read more

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super cute place and cute vibe, however i ordered an avocado toast and it was 14 dollars. i assumed it would be big or id get two slices, but it was one tiny piece with literally just some avocado and seasoning. i wish i grabbed a photo of it but it was so tiny and i was so hungry i ate it in one bite. it still tasted pretty good cant lie but 100% not worth 14 DOLLARS. and as my 3 friends were grabbing a seat outside because i was the only one ordering, as other reviews are saying, an older short asian man tells me to be considerate the "lunch rush?" and like basically telling me i can't eat outside with my friends bc i was the only one eating? and was basically upset at me for taking a table with my 3 FRIENDS after i paid 14 DOLLARS for a tiny ass piece of toast. not to mention the store was pretty much EMPTY. maybe 3 tables were filled and we were sitting outside anyways. and to top it off, as i'm outside eating, my friend next to me is eating a tiny pastry out of a tiny brown bag, and a worker comes over to us and tells her she can't eat outside food at the table. lowk ridiculous sorry, cute place but like not worth it and lowk crazy of them to say that stuff to me so rude. and makes me even more upset to read other comments of ppl having the same experience with this asian man read more

Absolutely amazing! I would eat breakfast here everyday if I could. The iced latte was great, and the paninis were to die for, I had the cloud forest panini and it was mouthwatering. My boyfriend had the salmon toast and it tasted very fresh. The prices were great as well, we were 3 people and it was less than $50. I can't recommend it enough! The man on the register was super kind and courteous. read more

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Such a chic/ hip little spot in Davis, and the food is incredible. Super nice and friendly staff.

This place has the best coffee I have ever had in my life. Their chai, matcha, and blended drinks are so amazing! I've been coming back often to slowly try the whole menu. They also have AMAZING food. It looks like there's one guy running it and he's super nice and very clearly knows what he's doing. It's my favorite coffee shop read more

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

A cozy, cute little cafe located in downtown Davis! The ambiance is very casual; the wooden tables and chairs look like they belong in someone's home. The red walls and framed portraits make the place slightly more unique. This is a refreshing place to go to after spending a lot of time in chain coffee shops such as Philz and Starbucks! Cloud Forest Cafe attracts a diverse crowd. The cafe hosts a constant crowd of college students who are studying and older folks who are catching up over coffee. Service is great! The baristas are friendly and efficient. Buzzers notify you when your food is ready at the counter. Keep in mind that if you want to work or study here for a long time, you are limited to 2 hours of free wifi per order. To renew your wifi code, you will have to place another order. [ Avocado Toast ] The avocado was evenly sliced and the olive oil that they coat the toast with really boosted its flavor. The toast itself was a slice of white bread (I think). I found it really difficult to cut the toast into pieces but that might just be me. Sesame seeds were sprinkled over the avocado toast and slices of beets and baby tomatoes added a nice red color to the dish. Aesthetic for sure! read more

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

I had a turkey sandwich on focaccia and an iced coffee and it was so good! The side of potato salad was a little small but was delicious. They made my coffee right away and waited maybe five minutes for the sandwich. The cafe has a tree covered patio. Very quiet and cozy spot for lunch. read more

Aw man. I'm really sad to say this, but Cloud Forest Cafe has really gone downhill since the last time I went to school in Davis...7 years ago. I know it's been a while, but my experience when I last came here a few days ago was a real bummer. The paninis that I ordered took more than 30 minutes to come out, which came out far later than my drinks. The drinks were finished by the time the food came out. The paninis weren't all that great, and the chai latte was too sweet for my liking. I don't mind spending money for quality food, drink, and experience, but man, I felt cheated out of my money. I hate writing bad reviews for Mom and Pop shops, but I felt that I really need to voice my experience for constructive feedback. read more

My first time here I ordered: * caramel macchiato * villager (panini) The caramel macchiato was a lot less sweet than the Starbucks drinks in which I appreciated. The owner was very friendly. There was a mistake on my sandwich order but it was fixed in a very quick and timely matter. It was a nice study spot with a lot tables with outlets near the walls. The island tables did not have outlets. Overall the spot was small but had sizeable sandwiches. I shared the sandwich and it was good enough for the two of us. read more

Refusing to remake a ruined poached egg. Cloud Forest Cafe charged me $12.50 plus tax for avocado toast with a poached egg. I should have known the amount of food would not be enough for the price, but I was fine with it. Then I cut into the egg to find it nearly hard boiled, with only a little bit of it soft like a poached egg is supposed to be. I considered just leaving it be, but for $12.50 they could at least poach the egg. I went back and they said I would have to pay for a new egg. I was not about to pay for what should have been good in the first place, so I sat back down. Luckily, the cashier who took our order was amazing. She was so nice when she helped my girlfriend and I initially and when she presented my egg to the kitchen. Later, she came out with a fresh poached egg that seemed like she either convinced the kitchen staff at length or paid for it out of her tip. We were honestly moved by how kind she was. If you're reading this, thanks again. You're great, queen. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - A boiled egg that is supposed to be poached. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I tried out Cloud Forest Cafe with a friend due to us receiving gift cards from UC Davis from their coronavirus testing sites. The owner of the cafe was there taking orders; he was very friendly and kind and I could tell that he really enjoyed serving his customers. I had the Iced Caramel Latte, which turned out to be 5.15. It was a little bit expensive in my opinion but definitely worth it due to the fact the funds support a small business during the pandemic. They do have an outdoor patio for customers to enjoy their meals at. Overall, an enjoyable experience here and definitely would recommend! Tip: they are closed on Thursdays read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Medium Iced Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

The owner( old Asian guy) is out of the box RUDE. My co worker and I are in Davis attending a conference and this Cafe is near our hotel so we went in for coffee and pastries. We ordered two Chai Latte's and ricotta bread with fruit. The Chai was not hot so my coworker asked him to warm it for 40 secs and he said "OK whatever." Then I asked to warm my Chai aswell and he said, "why didn't you ask me at the same time ? I have customers waiting." There was one person in line behind me. I went ahead and said , "that was rude." His reply was "likewise and there are other places you could go to". At that point we took our Chai's, finished our meal and left. Quiet a rude experience for two out of town people. read more

I had never heard of this place until I won the level 2 in it together challenge Uc Davis had put on. I went and got the cloud forest panini and it was delicious!! Best panini in town for sure!! The iced chai latte with oat milk could be better. It tastes more like the milk than a chai but it will do! I will be going back long after my gift card runs out!! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Iced Chai Tea Latte with Oat milk Cloud Forest Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I love the Cranberry Blue Salad and smoothies! Service is always fast and kind. Outdoor seating is nice

Cloud Forest Cafe was always a favorite of mine during my college days at UC Davis. Forget Shields, this cafe was my place to get sh*t done. I recently went through Davis after coming back to Tahoe and had to stop here! Ohhhhh the memories.... The cafe has enough tables to have your own space; could get busy at times so be aware of that. They have a full menu for your study munchies- bagels, baked goods, toast, sandwiches, etc. I go for COFFEE obviously and freshly squeezed juices! I was and am a huge sucker for these juices here- beet orange carrot... yum! I crave them constantly. I've been to other juice joints but nothing quite tastes as fresh as Cloud Forest. The price is typical for freshly squeezed juices (maybe slightly cheaper) but that doesn't shy me away from ordering a large... cause it's so damn good. One thing I noticed about the restroom real-life-size spatula key chain... it's the same one I used 6 years ago!! I'd change that out. :0 read more

Always so friendly! They are the best! They are working hard to stay safe and open. They offer pick up and dining out. The best salads and the best paninis ever! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Still love this place! TH and Tina are the best! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

If we talking aesthetics, I do recommend! But overpriced and I feel like you could just make these at home :')) Cute cafe for pics though, and I love nicely poached eggs so... read more

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"Is that all you're going to buy for that many people?" It was cold outside and I was with another dad and his baby. I had my baby and toddler. We jumped in to escape the cold and decided to get 2 teas. The owner looks at us and says, "that's all you're going to buy for that many people?" TWO of the 5 were babies and my 4-yr-old had already eaten breakfast. Who asks questions like that? We abruptly left back into the cold weather for another coffee shop. Talk about insensitive people. And funny thing is we were just getting tea to recover from the cold. We were going to buy more. I don't recommend these rude owners to anyone. Their restaurant has so little seating that they only see each customer as potential $$. read more

I was getting my car worked on earlier this morning. I Google search nearby breakfast places that were open. I saw this was one of the few open at 8 AM. I walked down and was pleased to find a nice little breakfast selection of Panini's and avocado toast. There was also a nice copy selection. I am a black coffee kind of gal so I did not try anything fancy. The gentleman behind the counter was nice. I suspect he is the owner. The avocado toast was great in the coffee was good. And the best part was that it was reasonably priced. read more

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

5/5 every single time I come here! The owner of the restaurant is so kind and sweet. The drinks are always delicious and the food is amazing no matter what I get - but the cloud forest panini is definitely a favorite of mine!! The ambiance is inviting and feels like a great place you can go to sit and chat with a friend. My only complaint is that they aren't open Mondays so I can't get my fix everyday of the week! Definitely check it out! read more

Such a beautiful cafe! Wonderful atmosphere, and very kind staff. The gentleman who works there is always so kind and welcoming, and makes sure we're taken care of every time we come in! The d street brie is one of my favorite sandwiches here, and I wish they sold larger sizes of the potato salad! Fresh juices always hit the spot, and we are welcomed back with a smile time and time again. read more

Love this place. The focaccia breakfast sandwiches are so good my favorite is the bacon-chipotle-cheddar, and the pink lady juice is so refreshing. Service here is so warm and inviting i noticed the man knows almost everyones name. 10/10 café vibes. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - #2 Bacon, Chipotle and Cheddar #1 Red Onion, Roasted Peppers, Pesto and Pepper Jack with bacoon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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It's a little pricey but if you have 20 dollars to spend on one of the best breakfasts/lunches you'll ever have then I highly recommend coming here. The sandwiches are so good and I can't wait to try everything on their menu in the coming months. read more

Free WiFi and a quiet place to study! I got the avocado poached egg and a large pink lady juice. It felt like there was one avocado's worth on the toast so the price is worth haha. Also, I really liked the pesto so I asked the owner where they get it from, and apparently they make it in house! The owner was also super sweet and friendly, and the pink lady was made with fresh fruit right before our eyes. I'm graduated now but I wish I knew about this place earlier in my time at Davis! read more

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

My favorite place for a delicious panini and soy latte. You can't go wrong w any of their sandwiches. I always find it difficult to pick! Their service is also very friendly. Never had a bad exp :) read more

It's a place to go for sure. My Dad and I both got the breakfast sandwich, with a coffee for him and a hot chocolate for me. Not sure if maybe it was just that morning or what, but we both agree that our stomachs felt... odd to say the least later. I definitely enjoyed the food and drink as they went down the hatch though. It's one of the places I'd argue runs more off vibes and mystic in this town. I'd recommend checking it out, if just for a drink. read more

Went to Cloud Forest this morning and was there right around opening time. I was instantly greeted with kindness by the owner. We shared good conversation while my food was being prepared. My girlfriend and I split the breakfast panini #1 and #2 and they were both AMAZING. I will be recommending them to anyone and everyone that's looking for good food and great service! read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Breakfast Panini #1 Red Onion, Roasted Peppers, Pesto and Pepper Jack - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

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I am giving two stars as this has been one of my long term favorite spots in Davis, and they were always pretty good about food allergies. Today, it was super disappointing when the grumpy owner told me that I better go next door and eat after asking if he could cut a sandwich in half using a clean knife or one not used for walnut items. His response very unfriendly, rude and it was embarrassing to witness. He was going to accommodate us, but then abruptly changed his mind. I guess they don't have clean knives. read more

I wish I could give a negative star - the Asian man who helped me was so rude and got upset when I asked about the food and whether or not it had peanuts since my daughter has a severe allergy. It was our first visit here (and our last). When I asked he responded so rudely and said "Does it say it has peanuts?!" I was shocked and tried to respectfully explain that some menus do not list every ingredient and there is also the chance of cross contamination. When I told him he didn't have to be rude about it, he responded "likewise". I seriously would have walked out but my kids were so hungry. I don't understand why he would take my question so personally. Thank you to the young woman, I think a college student, who apologized on his behalf (although she didn't have to). I read some reviews just now and I wish I read them before we came here -- this man seems to have a track record of being rude to customers. I will never eat here again nor will I recommend this place to others. Service goes a long way in my opinion, but this guy (seems like people are saying he's the owner) seems to think his rude behavior and awful service is ok. Well it's not! Go elsewhere! read more

I got the Cache Creek Caliente, $5.95: roast beef, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, chipotle sauce. It was excellent, though spicier than I was expecting. Hello, caliente?? Guess it didn't register, haha! The Italian Soda was very bland like they didn't add enough flavor to the soda, not like others I have had. There was no cream in it either, which I prefer. I loved the ambiance of the place. read more

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Really tasty mocha ice blended drink. They were able to make it decaf which makes me super happy. The sandwich was nice and the potato salad tasted like horseradish which was fun. The person who rung me up was super duper nice and talked to me and helped me choose the correct bread for the panini and convinced me to eat outside for a bit which was great because of the nice weather. I'll definitely come back because of how nice he was read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Decaf iced blended mocha. Veggie panini with potato salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

Went here for breakfast with friends and loved the salmon avo toast. Simple yet really delicious. The bread was really good and I thoroughly enjoyed my vanilla latte. read more

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

If you go here, make sure you have no sign of being a student (you have a backpack, a laptop, etc.) The owner is very unwelcoming to students even if you don't need their wifi and you're not studying there. Avoid if you are a clearly a student. He was very nice to all the other customers who did not seem to be students, which was very awkward to see him switch his demeanor so quickly based on who he was serving! I was trying to give the owner the benefit of the doubt, thinking that it is understandable that they would want their coffee shop to stand out as the one to go to that is not packed with students who stay there for hours. However, when I left I found him to be very rude. I was looking for where to put my latte mug before I left, and he rudely said "put it there - it says 'dishes' ", as if I could not read. Just overall disappointed with their business, sadly, because I love their location and the greenery surrounding the place. read more

Finally tried this place out and was pleasantly surprised by their flavors! I had a cappuccino, an avo poached egg toast (very well seasoned!) and an almond butter and banana walnut toast that had some honey drizzle on it. The food was a bit pricey in my opinion, but very flavorful. I really enjoyed the outdoor seating, especially since they had some live music inside that was a bit loud at times (nice music, but loud for chatting with friends). Overall a great experience! read more

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

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I tried the Cloud Forest Panini because it has come up a lot in other Yelp reviews of this cafe and, duh, because of the name. Was the turkey, Jack cheese, avocado, mayo, pesto, tomato, spring mix panini good? Sure. Would I eat it again? Probably not. The whole sandwich was nicely toasted and the ingredients melded together well. I chose the side of carrot sticks and was rather disappointed when I received a grand total of 5 carrot sticks. For me, the turkey meat was rather salty, and there was too much mayo for my liking. I might visit again because this place has a lot of juice offerings and offers a cozy environment for studying. However, my search for the perfect panini continues. read more

Cloud Forest Cafe - Cloud Forest Panini with a side of carrot sticks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Davis, California

I hate to leave such a harsh rating as I've previously had good experiences, however today was unacceptable. Along with my food, I ordered a hot vanilla latte with almond milk, something I've ordered previously here. However, it tasted very metallic and watery... and for a $5+ latte, I expect a decent drink. I went back up to the counter to let the owner (?) (older Asian male) know, however he snapped at me and rudely said I could not leave the drink there. When I told him that the flavor was off and it tasted very metallic, he said "and what do you want me to do about it?" How inappropriate to treat a customer that way. I ordered a chai latte instead and he got mad at me because I did not have a buzzer, even though he was the one that took the buzzer that I had for my previous order... It took 20 minutes for a 12oz chai latte to be made, and it was lukewarm. I'm quite disappointed that he was not willing to refund my latte or comp the chai latte for me. Additionally, when my friend asked him for the bathroom key, he retorted with quite an insulting remark. I will no longer support this establishment. I am quite disappointed as I've had good experiences in the past, however regardless of whether he was having a bad day or not, it is unacceptable to treat your customers like this. Please save your money and go somewhere else. read more