The black coffee, as a pour over/drip or Americano etc., is top 2 in my list; maybe even #1. I don't know if it's the beans they use or the way they brew it, but the coffee is not too acidic nor bitter/burnt tasting. The water taste and smell is "clean" - it doesn't have like unclean machine taste/smell. I wonder if they use a high quality water filter- ‍- who cares, as long as they keep it like that. The butterscotch latte is consistently good. The location is cute and peaceful. parking can be a bit of a pain. 5/5 stars from me for that black coffee. read more

Super cute cafe in a nice location! It's located next to a driving range and aviation center with plenty of parking. This cafe is super nice to visit on a sunny morning - I usually like to get a cup of coffee and pastry for breakfast and just chill outside and chat. The service is good and the coffee is always good and consistent here. I always order an iced latte and there's never been any issues. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I found this lovely café by chance driving by when I searched for a quick place to stop and work remotely before at an appointment at lunchtime in Palo Alto. I'm so happy I did because it's one of the few places that has a nice London Fog. I love that when you get your coffee "for here" it comes in actual ceramic mugs instead of plastic or paper. Thanks for creating less waste this way They even have metal utensils too! There is a long table inside with an outlet extension for working that could comfortably seat 6 people, but up to 10 if you really wanted to. Inside, it's bright with all the storefront glass and spacious with its open strut ceiling concept. Aside from coffee and tea, they also have salads, croffles, tartines of various combinations, and pastries so you can grab a quick bite or dessert too. Parking is limited right in front of the café but there's another parking lot in the area so I wouldn't worry about parking here either. The cloud 9 name and theme is so clever since it is right by an aviation club. The music inside is light and unobtrusive. Outside there's a peaceful, quiet patio with shade, sun, and flowers. Absolutely magical. read more

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I love this cute cafe in Palo Alto. I randomly found this spot on a rainy day and ordered a black sesame latte (hot) and it was one of the best latte I had in the Bay Area. They also have toasts and other pastries there and seatings for you to work or hang with your friends or family. Also the staff here are very friendly and helpful which made my experience even better! read more

What a hidden gem! I came here on a solo brunch back in 2024. Felt like I was on Cloud Nine. I enjoyed sitting in the outdoor patio on a sunny day with a cup of hot sesame latte, salmon avocado tartine, and a matcha croffle while reading my favorite book. Everything was delicious, freshly made, and the server was kind to bring the food to my table. It was so relaxing and less loud since there was no music playing. Only great for conversations and remote work. read more

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Sad to write this updated review as this has been our go to coffee shop for to go orders and the latest few times it has been disappointing but today was the worst; their croffles (my guilty pleasure, but in all fairness who doesn't love croissants made into a waffle with matcha?!) but this time their croffle was horrible, because it was made with old croissants and as a croissant lover you can easily identify reheated croissants, which is super disappointing and it was hard to chew, was dry and not good. Their latest lattes have also been not good so I wonder what happens to their quality? Maybe it's inflation but switching out ingredients? Disappointed and sad as this was an incredible spot :( I hope they fix it read more

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One of my fav spots so far! The vanilla latte has a great balance of flavors: the robust, nuttiness of the coffee vs. the lightly sweet vanilla. My first thought was that it tastes like Vietnamese coffee but less sweet which is perfect for me. Only downside is the WiFi is not great here, that is if you care to work there. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Cloud9 Coffee is perched between a small airport and a golf range. With a small somewhat confusing parking lot and some street parking, Cloud9 Coffee is busy especially weekend mornings. The menu has a great selection of specialty coffee, tea, pastries, toasts and of course their beloved croffles. This Korean cafe is quite small inside with limited seating indoors but a good amount of outdoor seating. There is a small selection of merchandise, beans, and some dog products for sale. The pastries are from Midwife & the Baker so you know they're solid. Service is pretty inefficient and inconsistent here. Some of the orders are brought out to you by the workers while some orders just sit on the coffee counter unclaimed with no name or receipt attached to it. We received a drink and a toast via delivery to our table by a worker. We then waited 10 minutes for the rest of our order to come out but finally gave up and my husband went inside to check on the order. Apparently my iced coffee and scone had been sitting abandoned on the counter for a while. When he asked "is this the butterscotch latte for Stephanie?", the worker shrugged and was unsure of the drink. So it's safe to say, the service here is a bit messy and disorganized. The cashier never asked if we were dining for here or to-go. Our toast came out on a plate while the pastry came out in a disposable sleeve. Lack of communication seems to be the issue here. If they could implement a standardized pick up system and perhaps just stick with numbers (rather than names) it would be less confusing. Also if they asked customers whether they would like their order to-go that would be more efficient. Butterscotch latte - Creamy, good balance of coffee to milk ratio. Sweet but not too sweet in my opinion. Quite enjoyable and goes well with a scone. Brie proscuitto toast - The country bread is substantial but holds up well without getting soggy. The brie was creamy and rich. The proscuitto added a nice touch of salt while the balsamic adds a bold acidic contrast. All together with the greens and mangoes, the flavors come together well. Orangesicle scone with vanilla drizzle - Crumbly but still moist, this scone is refreshing and you can taste the citrus flavor. The vanilla flavor is a nice touch adding some light sweetness. Final thoughts: Coffee and toast/pastries were delicious. This is a great outdoor spot especially on a day with some nice sunshine. Service is a little disorganized and can be really confusing. We noticed the workers making a lot of mistakes with other nearby customers' orders. Unless they make changes to their communication with customers, I would suggest waiting inside for your order so theres less room for error. read more

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Black sesame latte - Amazing latte! The best I've had in a while. My black sesame latte (with an added shot) was smooth and creamy and nutty and just the right amount bitter. A lot of the black sesame had settled at the bottom of the cup once I had finished the drink, so that taste was quite mild. I liked it anyway, like a latte with a hint of nuttiness. Immaculate atmosphere - Most seating is located outdoors, right next to a golf course. It's calming and bright and overall quite lovely. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Cloud9 Coffee was awesome! I visited on a Saturday morning and found the place pretty busy. The interior was bright and clean, with minimal decor and some indoor seating. Most of the seating was outside on the (dog-friendly) patio though. I love when coffee shops have real food on their menu, and Cloud9 had sandwiches, salads, and tartines. The tartines all sounded so good, I had the hardest time choosing, but went with the Brie Pear. For coffee, I chose the Thai Tea Latte. Service was pretty quick despite them being so busy, and I was able to snag a table outside. My Thai Tea Latte was phenomenal. The flavor was so good, and the drink wasn't overly sweet. I also loved the Brie Pear Tartine - such a nice combination of textures and flavors. Will be returning to explore more of the menu! read more

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Casual patio coffee shop and outdoor dining for breakfast or lunch which is a bit of a locals spot. I can recommend the spicy tuna sandwich and flat white. Most tables are partly shaded and next to the Palo Alto airport and the Bay Lands nature preserve. Tip: best when it's sunny, warm and not windy. It's still fairly quiet as the airport serves only small planes, so a good spot for conversation with friends. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Went back today, it was a nice clear and sunny day with a slight breeze. I ordered a flat white and have decided their coffee is pretty decent. It's a nice open café, and the food menu looks delicious. staff are friendly. read more

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My husband come here every once in awhile. We love the calming ambiance of the sunlight over here. The parking lot is small, but we park in the lot across from it sometimes. I love their coffee and their croffles! They offer a pretty good variety of food, which is appreciated. The staff are always friendly and, while the food orders can be backed up sometimes, we don't mind the wait as we sip the coffee and slow down time on a busy morning read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I wasn't expecting to find this spot right by the Palo Alto airport. I tried their holiday drink the peppermint mocha, it was light on the peppermint and not too sweet which was nice but I wanted a tad bit more peppermint flavor. My husband got the drip coffee, and we shared a ham and cheese croffle. After one bite, I told him he needed to order his own. The croffle (croissant waffle) was buttery and chewy, with a nice balance of sweet and savory from the ham, cheese, spring mix, and balsamic glaze. There's a few tall stools inside but plenty of seating outside. Sometimes it's nice to sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee and look up at the sky. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Ham and cheese croffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Nice cute little cafe tucked in the corner of the plaza. Parking can be a bit difficult, but they do have a couple small lots + street parking. The decor is nice, and I saw a lot of people working on their laptop when I visited on a Thursday noon. They have a lot of drinks on the menu, including tea. Service was great. I wasn't sure if I wanted a shot of espresso in my black sesame latte (I don't normally like coffee that much, but I was sleep deprived), so I asked her to keep the shot of espresso on the side in case I'd order the original black sesame latte more. I loved the cream from the black sesame latte, but the drink itself wasn't nutty enough for me and the black sesame taste was too subtle, so I just poured the cup of espresso in directly. The combo was pretty smooth and not too bitter. However, the cream on the top because too liquidy (aka it got mixed) so I was a bit sad because the cream was sooo good. The cream was also probably why I didn't think the coffee was too bitter though. read more

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I love this place, go consistently and have some feedback that can hopefully help improve the customer experience. This last time I visited, my latte was too hot and served in a taller mug instead of their usual colorful, thick, wide latte mugs that I love. I had to wait for the coffee to cool off to drink it. This had never happened. The new cups are not good. I was disappointed. To some that may sound punitive but it really makes a difference. I am also surprised at how bad their iced coffees are. My husband got an iced coffee, which I warned him against, and he soon found out why. The iced coffee is served in a very small cup that does not have enough room for the appropriate amount of ice required by an iced coffee. The milk to coffee ratio was also off, way too brown. Hope they can serve all their lattes in the proper latte mugs and upgrade to bigger plastic cups, more ice and more milk for their iced drinks. The ambiance was lovely as always! read more

Spend the weekend Crabbing off the dock and decided to pop over for a quick Lox and Bagel and coffee. Space was filled with a mix of locals and visitors. Staff was friendly along with a cozy vibes to enjoy your coffee. Did notice numerous options of coffee and bagels was tasty. Grand total of a medium coffee, lox bagel. Roughly $23 read more

This korean coffee place near the airport surprised me! Came with my fiance on a weekend wanting to try a new place. The inside is quite nice, there were several tables available for brunch style food. It was decently packed, maybe 10-12 people there at the time of our arrival. They sell pretty cute merch! I thought the designs were pretty good and I almost bought one of the shirts. I ordered a cold brew with cream. Honestly, the cream was pretty good! the cold brew part was about typical fare. I can't fault the place and would recommend to anyone wanting some coffee in the area :) read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Loved the outdoor seatings and matcha and price was on point. Would visit again! Recommended

Beautiful location right by the aviation center and golf course. They're known for the Cloudy Latte, but since it only comes iced, it wasn't my favorite--I also would've liked it a bit sweeter. The hot black sesame latte with a shot of espresso, however, was delicious -- perfectly balanced in sweetness and coffee strength. The avocado toast was okay, but the coffee was definitely the highlight. The pumpkin muffin paired with the black sesame latte was a divine combo. read more

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Very cute cafe that a lot of people can go to do homework, work, have small chats. The location is pretty "weird" as it is next to a golf course and an air strip? But the vibes are really good, the sandwiches, toasts, and pastries they have all looked delicious. The toast in the pic was delicious. The inside area is a little small and cramped but they have a lot of outside seatings if weather permits! read more

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I don't think there are any words to describe my love for Cloud9! The area is so cute, because it has seating indoors and outdoors (+shade). It's such a cool place to hang out or work/study. Everyone who was working was so nice, they were patient and able to answer any questions I had about the drinks. The parking can be a bit confusing, but street parking doesn't seem to be an issue. Additionally, the bathrooms are communal with the rest of the building and is located in the very back (I spent a long time trying to find it but again, the employees were so kind about it)! The drinks were also super yummy, I got the cloudy coffee and strawberry matcha which were simply good. (also the coffee is on the bitter side for anyone who likes the coffee but not sweet taste)! read more

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Sooooo slow. It was not that busy, yet drinks took forever. Not sure why this place pops up as an option for gluten free since there are no options. Quality of coffee is good. read more

Unique coffee spot by the airfield in Palo Alto, so you can watch the small plane adrenaline junkies zip by while enjoying your cappuccino and croffle on their gardenesque shaded patio. A calm place to relax or work, off the beaten path. I had an excellent cappuccino and my first ever croffle -- matcha cream with fresh raspberry. The croffle was delicious for both taste buds and eyes, and it makes me want to recreate the dish at home. The matcha flavor is good but light; if I were to make it myself, I might try to bump up the matcha in the cream. However, as is, the pastry is already quite glorious. read more

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Cloud9 stood out to my partner and I when we were wanting a quick bite. Customer service was good and fast. The restaurant itself is welcoming and bright. Just next door is an airfield and it was nice to see planes come and go as I drank my coffee. There is outdoor seating as well. I ordered the Red Velvet Latte and I was surprised when I first saw it and tasted it. The latte has a bold undertone where you can truly taste the coffee beans while offering a light sweetness of the Red Velvet cream. Both flavors complimented one another and the coffee tasted real. I also ordered the avocado toast with egg and I was surprised with this one as well. The toast is really big and it got a bit messy when I ate it. The avocado was fresh, the bits of lettuce were refreshing, the egg complimented the avocado, and the balsamic dressing wrapped everything together nicely. The toast itself was toasted perfectly as well and tasted fresh. My partner ordered the Strawberry Croffle and I was offered a bite because of how good it was. The cream used on top wasn't too sweet and it was very light. It could definitely be a nice little breakfast even if you may not be a fan of having something sweet in the morning. Overall, I had a great experience and it is a nice little area to talk and hang out with some friends. read more

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Food is delicious! At times, it can be a bit windy out there and sitting outside is often the only option. But the people are great and the food is wonderful. read more

Love cloud9. I've had their matcha and various lattes. They're all so good and I love how they're not overly sweet. The workers are so sweet. They have a good amount of indoor/outdoor seating space. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go to work and to grab a coffee to drink. I went with a friend recently and I ordered a London fog and a croffle ham and cheese. The London fog was sweeter than I wanted but was still good. The croffle ham and cheese was nicely balanced as the croffle was buttery and savory and had some balsamic to add some acid. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe has a cute vibe and casual. The staff were friendly and attentive even during a busy time. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Croffle ham and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Cute little cafe by the Baylands golf course. The avocado egg tartine ($9.95) and the avocado smoked salmon tartine ($13.95) were yummy. The bread is the right kind of crispy when toasted but still soft enough. The ingredients were fresh and that drizzle of balsamic glaze over the toast makes a difference. Reasonably priced too considering it's Palo Alto where it's not uncommon to fork over $15 for an avocado toast... sadly T___T Relaxing and calm atmosphere with outdoor seating. Also tried a matcha strawberry latte which was pretty good and a strawberry slush (comes with lychee jelly) which my daughter loved. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Went to Cloud9 for the first time and really enjoyed the atmosphere and setting of it all! I went to get some work done and I love how secluded it is being next to the golf range. I went late in the afternoon so all the pastries and baked goods were sold out unfortunately but would love to go back earlier in the day to try them!! read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Strawberry Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The coffee is fine but the wait is honestly not ok. We waited for 25min for two lattes. Similar lines at Couvour or Verve would take 10min max! read more

Was recently introduced to Cloud9 it's a great local spot to grab coffee. The staff is friendly and provide great service. There is nice outside seating. Highly recommend if you are over near the Baylands. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Has potential but vibes were kind of off. First, for almost $10 for an iced matcha latte can I have it filled to the brim please ? I came at opening, and it was just myself and one other person there getting a drink. Both of our drinks had about an inch of a gap. If I'm paying almost $10 for a drink with tip I expect a full 12oz or 16oz latte. Per previous complaints, it states they are supposed to fill it all the way. The taste was great, but it annoys me when places do this. read more

My friend and I came across this hidden jewel and I have to say, after tasting one bite of their Burrata Salad, I honestly felt like I was on Cloud 9! The Tomato Mozzarella Tartine was equally delicious! The ingredients were so incredibly fresh! This was probably one of the best salad and tartine I've had! We sat on their outdoor patio and enjoyed the rustic country view and wild flowers in the garden. It was a perfect lunch! The kumquat soda was also very refreshing! If I'm ever back in Palo Alto, I will have to come back! I love this place! read more

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I've been eyeing Cloud9 for a while, and finally got to go today! Such a cute cafe-- the environment is beautiful and relaxing, and there's a lot of seating. I had an iced lavender latte that was really great, but the best thing I had was the croissant waffle!!!! It lived up to the hype and I can't wait to come back and eat another one:) read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Croissant waffle (croffle) with whipped cream and strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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We ordered the iced cloudy latte and matcha latte. The matcha latte was really good and it was sweetened and very creamy. The cloudy latte is not too sweet, so I asked for added sweetener and it was perfect for me. I enjoyed the strong coffee taste in this drink. Service was quick and friendly! I like how there is a lot of outdoor seating here. I would definitely come back again! :) read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Cloudy Latte and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The coffee itself was really good. Very subtle and enjoyable. The location was terrible for finding parking but the spot was really cute and had lots of people enjoying the space. Very nice inside. I enjoyed the vibe of the whole plaza. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Butterscotch latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Love this cute cafe. Interior is nicely decorated. I've had several of their drinks including the Thai tea latte and peachAde (peach lemonade) and food (strawberry croffle is most popular) which are all really excellent. Service is outstanding as they are attentive to the drink and food orders. Outdoor and indoor seating is nice. Great place for families to come and have a drink and bite to eat. Airplanes take off next door and my toddler loved watching the planes go up. Golf course and driving range next door and Baylands hiking trail is nearby too so great to grab a drink before going. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Refreshing peachade (peach tea lemonade) for this hot day! Perfect for outdoor sipping. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Very cute little cafe nestled in between a golf course and palo alto's small airport. Staff are nice and welcoming. I came around Monday at noon, it was moderately busy. There's plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. Wifi available to do some work. I got a white grape green tea and a ham and cheese croffle. Decent price for a nice cafe size bite. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - White grape green tea & ham and cheese croffle - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California

I really wanted to like this place because it's close to Baylands, which is one of my favorite places in the area. Unfortunately, the place is just too cramped and crowded both inside and outside.  If you are just looking to grab a coffee togo, it is perhaps ok, but don't expect to sit and relax here with a cuppa joe and take in the views.  They do have a good selection of coffee and food items, and the staff is friendly. I tried their cloudy coffee, and it was just about alight. Very limited parking as well. read more

Cloud9 Coffee - Cloudy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Palo Alto, California