Creative drinks with a fun, modern café vibe Had drinks at Coffee & Water Lab and really enjoyed the unique menu and presentation. I tried the yuzu lemonade fizz, black sesame latte, and mocha. The yuzu lemonade fizz was super refreshing, light, citrusy, and fizzy with just the right balance of tart and sweet. It felt really clean and perfect for something bright and energizing. The black sesame latte stood out the most for me. nutty, slightly earthy, and creamy without being too sweet. It's definitely a more unique flavor, but really comforting if you like deeper, roasted notes. The mocha was smooth and classic, well-balanced between chocolate and coffee without being overly sugary. Service was friendly and efficient, even when it got a bit busy. The vibe is modern and minimalist, with a clean aesthetic that makes it feel like a nice spot to hang out, work, or catch up with friends. Everything felt thoughtfully designed, from the drinks to the space. Would definitely come back to try more of their specialty drinks. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Yuzu Lemonade Fizz & Dark Chocolate Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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5/5 for product 3/5 only because they're so successful they really need to figure out how to scale. Came in Saturday around 11. The entire cafe is full of an ordering line and a pick up line. They don't really call out the orders so we kept checking in from outside. It's cute and there is ample seating probably more tailored to a week day. My boyfriend got a burrito and said it was very fresh. Will definitely come back for coffee on a weekday (: hopefully avoid some of the crowd read more

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WOOF WOOF i would get on all fours and bark for that cortado. i think it was a med roast from honduras. YUM perfect extraction i got BAM chocolate and then BAM berry-ish fruity drydown. milk was a touch firm but i don't even care cause that espresso turned me into sabrina carpenter. uhh i also got the salted honey latte but couldn't taste the salt nor the honey so taking off half a star for that baristas were nice, the place smells of freshly roasted beans, and like 75% of their machines are automated. that's where the other half is going off. why are we enabling a robot takeover HELLO i want barista special special touch in my drink. never mind that sounds weird but i hope you guys know what i mean. overall nice place, may be difficult to find parking as its in that mitsuwa plaza. BADDIES EVERYWHERE!!! drink coffee and walk around later and look at all the cool fashionable people read more

Ambiance: nice, well lit place with a a few tables to study and chat. However, seats are limited, so hit or miss if you can snag one. Also some outdoor seating. Mellow, cafe-like music to fit the setting. Service: service could have been a bit better. I wasn't greeted and felt like I had to flag the worker down to take my order at the counter. He was also very soft spoken and seemed disinterested. Drink: - Honey pandan latte: 5/5 would get again. Had a distinct pandan flavor without feeling artificial. Was surprised it wasn't hidden away by the espresso. You are able to customize your milk preference and espresso level (light, medium, dark). Warning that iced drinks cost a bit more. Togo cups cups in a nice, durable feeling plastic(?) container read more

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I've been coming here for a while and decided to give this place an official review. People are always working here. I think it's because it's spacious and has good lighting. Even when it's busy, the service is pretty quick. The workers here are always super friendly. I don't think I've ever had a negative customer service experience here. They have a solid base menu and unique seasonal drinks. From their regular menu, I usually order one of their cold brews. I ordered the maple cream cold brew this time around. It had a nice maple syrup taste and was perfectly sweet. My fiance ordered the banana bourbon latte. We both really liked it. We always look forward to their seasonal drinks. I ordered the Chinese sausage breakfast burrito, which I had been meaning to try for a while. It was tasty, but a little small for 8 dollars. I still liked it, it's just not something to split between two people (which my fiance and I planned to do haha) Definitely check this place out! read more

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I decided to stop by this aesthetic cafe after seeing it on Instagram two years ago. This place was packed after 10 am. The barista was patient to let me decide what to order since this was my first time. Eggnog Latte- not too sweet with a good cinnamon and nutmeg flavor. Tomato Ricotta Toast- savory goodness, and the Shokupan bread was soft. Overall, the service was friendly, the cafe had spacious seating, and a mini apparel section. The outlets are conveniently located under the seat. I had difficulty concentrating on reading since there was a group of people chatting at the next table and a music playlist in the background. I should bring my headphones next time. I would come back to try their Asian-inspired lattes and dessert toasts. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Latte and Tomato Ricotta Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

For my son's school, parents are encouraged to meet up once a month to socialize and grow our community. Last year, our grade-level lead parent chose Coffee & Water Lab as our home base, which was awesome because I'd frequently drive by and see it from the road but never had a good reason to stop and try. The space is relatively long but quite narrow so everyone is seated basically side by side. For our meetups, this can be very challenging to find a space ahead of time as all tables are tables for two (a few fours maybe?) if I recall correctly, and you have to push them together for a bigger group. Unfortunately, if you don't have a big enough group yet (stragglers), it's hard to justify hogging a lot of tables. Fortunately on the other hand, as our group grows, as long as there are empty tables elsewhere, a lot of clientele have been incredibly gracious and offered (we didn't ask) to move to help accommodate our newcomers. The drinks are quite unique and very tasty. Personal favorite is the little gingerbread man cookie that comes with some fall/wintery seasonal items. Apparently the food is fantastic too - a fellow parent claims he gained easily 5 lbs in half a year for their avocado toast (we meet monthly, but because of his new-found love for this place, he started going weekly). I have to say, I appreciate the staff a lot. I was a bit out of it and definitely pre-caffeinated when I came in to order one morning. The staff member incredibly patient as I scanned and contemplated my life choices boiling down to my drink order. And when I finally came to my senses and chose one, he then asks me the following clarifying questions rather than assume, which I insanely appreciate cuz I would have likely had a much less smooth start otherwise (size, hot or cold, ice or no ice, here or to-go, whole milk or alternative). I still drive by from time to time and think fondly of this place and all the lovely memories that were made from the year prior. I really should pull into the lot and just enjoy a slower quiet morning again on my own someday. read more

We got a couple of seasonal flavored lattes, and they were both really delicious and flavorful. The parking lot was a nightmare, but that has more to do with the whole shopping complex than this coffee shop. Other than that, the experience was nice! read more

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Been here a handful of times and I'd say it's a solid choice for coffee. You can tell they take pride in the quality of the ingredients they source. My iced Madagascar latte was HUGE! I've also tried some of their more fun seasonal drinks like Honey Pandan Latte which was very sweet. Liked that you could pick your roast type in your espresso drinks. Whenever I've come, this place is always busy. It tends to be people working and/or studying inside, but they have outdoor seating. Overall would recommend trying! read more

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I was in the area found this place on yelp and decided to try it. It's in a very busy shopping center. The earlier you go the better. I came here early on a Saturday 8:30 and this place was packed. There's a lot of tables but the place is small. So after you order it gets a little complicated where to stand. They called our order and I noticed they have clear lids. I've never seen that and absolutely loved it. The girl who was doing the coffee art wow amazing! The coffee was strong so they use good beans and the taste was good. Overall really good coffee. read more

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Drink: If I come here I would definitely consider getting the Madagascar latte again! I got it with almond milk with less sweetness. Ambiance: While the coffee is good, I often don't come here because of the loud echos and lack of seating. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Madagascar Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here for coffee and carbs on a Friday morning upon the recommendation of my daughter and son-in-law. We sat outside as this coffeeshop was packed and we didn't want to rub elbows with the other customers. I wanted to get the Honey Black Sesame Latte but the disinterested cashier said it was unavailable and suggested in a mumbled tone, a cappuccino. One star deducted. After begrudgingly saying yes, I was thankful that he allowed me to order the rest of what was on my list of dine-ins and to-gos. I guess my wife liked the Blueberry Mascarpone toast and Vietnamese Nitro Cold Brew Float as she finished hers before I was done with my overcooked Ham & Swiss Cheese toast. Another star taken out. The cappuccino was decent though. The Madagascar Latte and Toasted Caramel Latte we took home brought no complaints from the daughter and SIL as well. I was told that I could've requested specific roasts which got me all excited at this coffeeshop, but that one crew member spoiled it all for me. I don't see myself returning here. There's just to many good cafes in San Jose with pleasant cashiers. read more

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Great coffee and breakfast wraps Glad I came. Clean modern nice people. Will be back read more

This is a special lil spot. Their hours are really convenient since they open early and close later than plenty of coffee shops. They have a wide variety of beans from different locations and really knowledgeable baristas. Pastries are fresh (most of the time) and the wraps are made fresh to order. Everything is reasonably priced. Only thing I could say is there's too many signs and options and it can get overwhelming. Loved their pumpkin cream top over cold brew. Can really taste that they use fresh and more whole ingredients. This spot is not a home run for me, since the first time I went my pastry was stale, and the tables are so extremely jam packed in there hard for a variety of body sizes to be comfortable and it feels cramped. Otherwise definitely a go to read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Pumpkin cream top over Cold Brew Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The interior of this location is really cool with lots of coffee tools and fresh roasting stations. You can tell they are very into the process. I found the nitro drink a little bit sour for my taste, but the honey sesame was more balanced. I'd try one of their classics next time. There is outdoor seating - a couple of tables out in front which is great. The parking lot is in a popular grocery/food area so it's large but can get busy! read more

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Such a great coffee shop! Tried the honey gingerbread latte off of their holiday menu-- got it iced with oatmilk. Hands down the best gingerbread latte I've had! You can really taste the gingerbread and all the cozy holiday spices. A lot of other shops that offer a gingerbread drink leave me wanting more. I'm already thinking of my next visit back. Limited indoor and outdoor seating, especially during peak morning times, so be mindful! Also, this is located in the strawberry plaza which is notorious for always being super packed and hard to find parking. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Honey Gingerbread Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love the avocado toast but please put it back on DoorDash I called just now and they said it was on there from their end but it's not showing up :( The blueberry mascarpone is also good but please put back the avocado toast uppppp read more

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I've been on the hunt for a coffee shop to read, write, and relax and I think Coffee & Water Lab has definitely made the list of places I'd stay in. Patrons were welcomed throughout the 2 hours I've been here and the staff are all efficient baristas. I had asked one of them for their recommendation and it was a great recommendation at that. (He recommend the honey lavender latter - which many other patrons ordered too) Their avocado toast was delicious, the bread nice and soft but still toasty and had many flavors to it as well. The vibe of the shop is good for studying, catching up with friends, or just simply for a quick pick me up. I recommend this cafe if you're in the area! read more

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Delicious toasts and pretty solid drinks! I loved the sweet and savory + slightly creamy avocado toast, as well as the simple yet tasty blueberry marscapone toast. My friend and I also tried some of their new summer drinks like the ube latte with banana cream , matcha tonic, and matcha with banana cream. The ube latte tasted super sweet and a bit artificial; definitely not my favorite. I also didn't really enjoy the matcha and tonic flavor combination. However, the banana matcha was really tasty and quite a large size! Their banana cream was definitely super stand-out to me. Tasted like literal bananas and not at all artificial. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a drink and some light foods + get some work done. All the workers were super nice. Took a little long for the toasts but drinks came out quickly. It's pretty spacious here with a decent amount of seating both in and outside. read more

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Ordered Avocado toast with 2 eggs yesterday via DoorDash and received Bacon Cheese toast. I've ordered from here many times before so I was shocked. I don't eat pork, which made this mistake much more repulsive when I opened the box. Responding to owner: I received a refund from DoorDash. This issue happened the same day I left the review. read more

It's a cute, artisanal coffee shop location in a large strip mall type area. Seating can be crowded at times, and people tend to bring books and laptops and stay for a while. Drinks are decent, a nice variety, from the regular lattes and what not, to the more daring espresso tonics and ice-blended teas, which I've seen traveling in other countries as well. Prices are par for the course. There are some Asian-inspired drinks that I'd like to try again at some point as well. Nice place to check out if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Visit Coffee Lab today for a quick afternoon tea, my friend ordered Matcha Tonic which was refreshing and I got a Hojicha latte that I think it's not very good. Definitely needs more earthy hojicha flavor and prefer non sweet option but sadly the drink came out sweet Price was a bit step compared to other places Anw a good environment for studying Services were okay tho Tips: they are currently having promotion for whole beans coffe. Buy one get one half read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Morning coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Been going to Coffee & Water lab all year & it's one of our favorite coffee shops in SJ! Their staff is super friendly & they always have really unique seasonal drinks. Last weekend we got the seasonal Ube latte & banana matcha alongside their toast. Loved both drinks (we've gotten the toast before & really enjoyed it per usual). There's a good amount of seating between their interior / outside, though they do share a parking lot with other businesses so it can get a little busy on the weekends. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Blueberry Mascarpone Tomato Ricotta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Like someone else in the reviews said, I'd give this place 3.5-4 stars Pros: - parking is super easy - unique menu items that you wouldn't see elsewhere, which is the main reason I want to go back despite not loving the drink I got - they frequently have buy one, get one 50% off for their beans - pretty interior, not too loud, good for working/studying Cons: - the tables are small - my friend and I grabbed a table and could barely fit our laptops, drinks, and water bottles. The tables are also tightly squeezed together so it's a bit awkward to squeeze yourself in when someone is sitting at an adjacent table - the black sesame latte tasted more like a veryyy subtle peanut flavor which was disappointing because I love black sesame :( Neutral: - their mochi waffle pop was not bad! I would go back to try some other menu items that caught my eye like the hojicha latte and blueberry lavender matcha. read more

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So grateful my friend introduced me to this cafe! I came on a Friday afternoon and it was quite busy, but there were still several tables for working or chatting, plus a few outlets available. Their drinks are on the pricier side but generously sized - I got the honey lavender latte, which was delicious and so smooth. I love that they let you choose between light, medium, and dark roast - such a cool touch! The ambiance is relaxed and chill, and they roast their coffee on-site. Their menu is extensive, so there's something for everyone. Right now they also have seasonal/holiday drinks like the banana bourbon latte, honey gingerbread latte, and eggnog latte! read more

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- plenty of parking even on a saturday - interior was spacious with lots of seating for people looking to study/work - lots of variety on their menu with unique offerings and seasonal items - hot honey sea salt latte: 7.5/10 - good creamy flavor with a hint of the honey and sea salt. i do wish the espresso came through a little more as well as the flavorings - matcha latte: 7/10 - very cream forward with a almost savory tasting type of matcha. it wasn't too sweet which was nice - overall just ok drinks but i would be back to try their other flavors! read more

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Every time I visit this location I am so impressed with the atmosphere, knowledge of staff related to their products, and also by how their coffee and tea tastes. Just yum! I have tried a variety of things on their menu and I have yet to try something I don't like. When I've asked the staff questions, they are so friendly and knowledgeable about the process of how to make coffee (former barista here) and can make recommendations based on the experience you want. Just love the vibe here and their coffee is delicious! read more

shop is on the corner of a bustling plaza. its clean and well lit -- love the ambiance. it was super packed the time I had gone -- which was around rush hour. service was great. thanks alex for the fast service. coffee was also great. ordered a medium roast iced americano and my sister ordered the madagascar latte. definitely fixed my coffee fix today. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - iced americano and iced Madagascar Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Honestly I've grown to really like this place. I love their dark roasts here and their seasonal items are always a hit! Service is always fast and I think the times I went before were prob off days for them so it was nice to ask for recommendations! I love they have seats outside and inside and people always seem to enjoy working and studying here! read more

This coffee shop is great. They have a nice variety on their menu, and all the drinks I've tried have been excellent. The staff is also extremely friendly and answer all questions with a smile. Another great thing about this spot is the amount of available outlets and seating. This is the perfect coffee shop to get work done, or meet up with a friend. One of the best in the area! read more

What a bougie little coffee shop! They serve and sell delicious, high quality coffee. While there's not a ton of seating, it's usually packed with people hanging out and working. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Melon Cream Soda Float and Nitro Maple Cream Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I got the pandas latte and it was delicious! At nearly $10 I would hope so too. Such a unique flavored latte and the espresso was really strong and perfectly pulled. My partner got the cold brew, which he didn't like. It was a bit sour. I ordered online. They have a lot of unique flavor combinations for lattes. They also have decent indoor seating. read more

I got the bourbon banana latte, coffee is huge, it's one size similar to Starbucks venti, it tasted ok, not too sweet, strong enough

Fast service and awesome drinks!!! I've got my dark chocolate mocha made with oat milk and I'm ready for the day! Thank you for sharing your drinks with our community. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I really like this coffee shop for a good pick me up when I'm having a midday crash. The coffee flavor or expressive flavor is very smooth and gives you good energy for the remainder of the day what I love the most is there a banana cold foam that you can add on top Mix for a perfect combination for your coffee. The staff is always friendly and helpful and your order comes out fairly fast. Sometimes parking is a little harder, especially on the weekends but otherwise a really good option for a coffee shop. read more

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Nice coffees. They've got seating outside and in, so you have various seating options. As for food there's plenty of pastries, but few gluten free options. In terms of gluten free, they have cheese sticks and oatmeal cups. read more

Cute place, plenty of parking, few nice breakfast options. Coffee was 3/5 I've had better. The place isn't very quiet so if you want to get some work done make sure you have noise canceling headphones. At the end of the day it's a cafe not a library so just be aware. read more

Delicious coffee. Helpful staff willing to answer questions. A clean, minimalist vibe. Not tons of seating but so far I've always found a seat. Mostly walk-away orders I guess. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Time for coffee! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Average. I think both Voyager and Lookout have better coffee and interiors. My iced mocha was mostly oat milk (minor figures brand which I like). I wish they had served a smaller beverage size for it so I could get a drink that tasted more like coffee and less like Yoo-hoo. On ambiance - I also came to sit awhile and I think the tables are too closely aligned. I felt like I was sitting with all the people near me. The back of the shop is storage which looked messy. It's like a condensed temu blue bottle. Also they sold flavored alkaline water in huge bags, refillable soap style. If you're not coming for a vibe and aesthetic you can just get cheaper coffee elsewhere. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Dark Chocolate Mocha was the size of a pint; had too much oat milk. Squeezed tables meant practically sitting with flanking tables. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The service here in my experience today was uncomfortable . The person who took my order was so rude multiple times. He has a big beard and after a few questions about the coffee that were met with rude statements I was over it. The coffee was okay. read more