That was the most impressive coffee I've ever had, and it was really fun to watch the cool equipment being used to make it.

I ordered 3 drinks, and Iced Hojicha tea, a Banana Bourbon Iced latte, and a Citrus Chill. The coffee was well balanced but the citrus chill was my favorite as it had a tart finish that brightened up the fruity notes in the espresso. I need to go back because everything I ordered was iced and I want to try some of the hot drinks. The banana bourbon latte was good, I wish it had maybe a more pronounced banana flavor and that the bourbon came through more. But the oat milk and the coffee were so smooth and luxurious that it made the experience enjoyable. Important note: with Mitsua market and the busy food areas there, this plaza gets incredibly busy! It's not the best parking situation, so know that ahead of time. read more

Day Visited: Monday @ 2 PM Price Range: $$ Parking: Free parking lot (fills up!) Ordered: Dark Iced Chocolate Mocha and Nitro Cold Brew Bathroom: Yes WiFi: Yes This was our second time visiting and while we went into it with high expectations because of how much we enjoyed our visit (2 years ago), we did notice a dip in customer service and beverage quality. The espresso shot used in the iced mocha was not fully dialed to hit that balanced note that we are used to. The cold brew tasted more muddy than the previous time. Overall, the customer service seemed more like us inconveniencing the team, as opposed to being welcomed into the space. We noticed after we ordered our drinks, a line formed, and no one was available to take orders for customers due to behind the counter conversations that seemed more important than serving customers. There were two gentlemen who had been there approximately 10 minutes before us, and went to the pick up station three times to see if their orders were ready (multiple customers got their coffee and tea drinks before them). A quick note on the customer service - as someone who worked in food service for a number of years, I could empathize with teams that deal with high volume of customers. However, what separates good from great customer service is the ability to communicate with your customer when times are busy, as opposed to ignoring them. There are seated areas but fill up quickly, and they do have an outdoor space to hangout as well. If I'm in the plaza area and need a coffee, after this experience, we would debate before going. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Orange Cream Nitro Cold Brew (L) & Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha (R) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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- bought a maple cream cold brew; drink had no ice, about 1/3 of it was the foam, which caused a muted coffee flavor - service was curt - $7.5 for the drink; the spout of the plastic cup was far smaller than anything I've had, making it hard to sip read more

I was hoping to find a non-fascist replacement for Phil'z coffee, where my go-to was Ether. Sadly, this ain't it. I had a pour over made with Brazil dark roast. It was weak, tepid, and the barista did not secure the lid. So, I'm now wearing this poorly made concoction. Grrr. read more

Ordered a pumpkin spice latte it was pretty good! However went with two other people and unfortunately their drinks weren't very hot just like warm. It was pretty busy in there and lots of people working on their laptops. The staff was friendly! read more

Located right next to Vons chicken. Parking is atrocious on a Saturday afternoon. Interior is modern, clean with wood accenting. The employee was helpful and recommended my husband to try the maple nitro cold brew or chocolate nitro cold brew next time. My husband described his Vietnamese nitro cold brew as strangely strong, sweet and smooth...all at the same time. He plans on returning in the future. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Vietnamese nitro cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing drinks! We are visiting from out of town and love to try new coffee places. This place did not disappoint! The baristas were super friendly and helpful with the menu and ordering. Definitely recommend! My latte was so smooth and delicious read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Madeline cream latte, Bavarian cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Vietnamese nitro cold brew $8 5/5. Very tasty and good mouth feel. Strong but not too sweet.

I was craving an affogato on a rainy day and Coffee & Water Lab totally hit the spot. The place is really cute -- I walked in to a lot of people on their laptops, so it definitely has that cozy work-friendly cafe vibe. The drink itself was great! My only complaint is that it came in a very small cup. The price is pretty standard for the Bay Area, but for the size, I was a little disappointed in the value. When you're craving an affogato, you want more than a few spoonfuls! Small cup aside, the quality was there. Perfect rainy day spot. read more

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Stopped in because I wanted tea and I wanted to see what they offered. Unfortunately they don't offer any tea, just matcha. I was looking for something more refreshing so I should have just left to the near by draft tea place but I've been really wanting to try this place for coffee; I ended up ordering a matcha which I didn't enjoy that much. I was torn between the sesame and the honey due and I should have really got the honey due since I wanted something more refreshing. Oh well. Loki g forward to trying their coffee. Which I'm sure they might be know ln for. I'm not much of a matcha fan and I'm starting to realize that. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Honey Black Sesame Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing coffee place! The espresso was smooth and perfectly balanced (not bitter or acidic). Plus the flavor syrups are perfectly balanced in the latte. I tried the Honey Black Sesame Latte, and while I wasn't sure I would like it, I ended up loving it! The flavor was super delicious, and went really well with the espresso flavor. We also ordered the avocado toast which is made on a Japanese milk bread slice. The seasoning toppings were super interesting and yummy, just maybe would have liked a bit more of the toppings personally. I really liked the larger menu of super unique drinks and definitely will be coming back to try a couple more that caught my eye! People are super nice and even though it's busy (for a good reason) there is plenty of parking and places to sit indoors and some outdoors. read more

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Interesting digital coffee shop. I was excited to see this shop was located in the same shopping center as Mitsuwa. Parking can be tricky, but, luckily, we snagged a spot right in front of the doors. Walking in, every table was filled with people working, talking, and hanging out. The staff were busy yet friendly and welcoming. I ordered a Honey Black Sesame Latte with Oat Milk and my partner got a drip coffee. Our order came out in less than 10 minutes, even though there were many orders ahead of ours. I found the digital system to be interesting to watch while I waited for our drinks. My latte was very tasty and balanced. My partner's drip coffee was okay, nothing to write home about. Overall, nice coffee shop experience. Not sure if I would go out of my way to try it again, but it is worth it if you're in the area! read more

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

Reeeealy damn good latte. I prefer my drinks more sweet and milky and the honey latte I got was everything I wanted. Probably my favorite coffee shop in South Bay so far (maybe tied with Voyager). Def check it out, although it gets quite busy if you're trying to find a table/study there. read more

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

I appreciate the space quite a lot! it's a very nice open cafe with plenty of space to work, catch up, and hang out. it's even cooler they have a micro roaster set up in the cafe as well! we got a honeydew matcha, blueberry matcha, honey black sesame latte. the melon flavor was tasty and complemented the matcha very well. I wish the latte had more black sesame flavor tho. read more

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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It was my first time visiting this location. I had the iced honey pandan latte. It was very good and tasted both strong and light at the same time, very refreshing. Our drinks came out pretty quickly. The inside of the cafe had plenty of seating and looked clean and open. I'll have to come back soon to try some of the food options. read more

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Stopped by for a quick coffee break. Since it was hot, I decided to get a iced latte. They have one of the better pandam flavored syrups. For first timers,they will ask you what type of roast you prefer. Light, medium,or dark roast. Depending on the drink, I usually go with dark roast. I like how you can customize your flavor. read more

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

Coffee and Water Lab has an excellent decaf Americano--second only to Peet's Coffee, in my opinion. It's rich, smooth, and creamy, without tasting watered down. I also love the beautiful to-go cups, and the baristas are always friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Decaf Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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'm a traditional hot coffee drinker (cappuccinos are usually my go-to), so I was excited to try Coffee & Water Lab. We ordered a Cortado and the Honey Sea Salt Latte -- both were excellent. The espresso was rich, smooth, and perfectly pulled, which really showed in both drinks. The honey sea salt latte had a really nice balance of sweet and savory that wasn't overly sweet. We also got a croissant, which was flaky and delicious. They clearly have strong breakfast options overall -- the cheesy toast pictured on their page looked amazing too. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared. This is a great spot for quality coffee and solid breakfast food. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of their flavored drinks and breakfast toasts. Highly recommend! read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Latte Honey Sea Salt Latte Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is my guilty pleasure. Hands down the best matcha I've had. Their menu is incredibly unique yet simple. It's clear they care about their coffee, the process and the quality. The baristas are so friendly and knowledgeable about the product. It's also located conveniently by Mitsua and Diaso so I can window shop and sip my little drink as god intended it. read more

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

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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The yuzu lemonade fizz was not appealing, it tasted artificial had not a pleasant taste. The honey lavender latte after mixed tasted mostly like milk and not enough lavender or coffee, I would have most likely needed a double shot for that flavor to go through. The Vietnamese nitro was something unique. That drink tasted the best out of the three that I received. I loved how there were options for different types of roast which was refreshing to see. Service was decent, drinks came out at a decent time and offered a take out cup when you're not finished. Seatings were enough, provided some inside and outside seatings perfect for studying and casual conversation. The inside felt modern and clean as well. read more

Coffee & Water Lab - Yuzu Lemonade Fizz, Honey Lavender Latte, and Vietnamese Nitro CB Float - 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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Today we attended an event that was hosted by this coffee shop... what an absolute disappointment. We waited over two hours, only a few feet away from the counter, standing in direct sunlight. While we were told all three employees took a "break". Meanwhile, all of us in line paid for tickets and were given a 3 espresso based item menu. Partly, falsely advertised by the event yes, but as the sole vendor (advertised for multiple).. it was sad to see how they handled the crowd. All three employees made ONE drink and the coffee machine of choose to host such a larger crowd-- looked to be a home Breville.. this isn't even sustainable. Just disappointing. I decided to leave AT the counter after that despite my two hour waste of time because no way was I giving them my money. read more

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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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

Love this spot so much! One of my favorite matchas in the Bay- clean, good quality ingredients-always great customer service too Didn't even notice the sweet design until we got to the car :) Highly recommend if in the area! *Always perfect amount of outlets for WFH or any laptop work* read more

Coffee & Water Lab - 2 Hot Matcha Lattes with Oat Milk and Maple Syrup sweetener to-go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Great coffee but very busy in a pretty busy area so parking can be hard and high traffic times. I enjoyed my matcha latte a lot and want to come back to get something else. read more

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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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

So a few people including my ex have told me about this place and after passing it by several time, I thought I check it out. It's a pretty interesting place. Seems to be your average run of the mill ma and pa coffee joint and it's a favorite among digital nomads. From what I can see a lot of people were on their computers. It feels like a very cool office but with high end drinks. It is a very sweet place but coming here is not going to be the norm for me because I had to pay over $8 for a drink. Fortunately I feel this place is well worth the splurge. It is very quiet here for some reason. You can literally hear a pin drop or a fly sneezing. Staff who work here is very nice, they did a good job of guiding me through what to get rather than rushing me. read more

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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London fog was ok-tasting but very watered down. 4/10 read more

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

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

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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