Been here numerous times for beer and food and has always been bomb. The staff is always friendly…read moreand patient , letting you sample beers before purchasing. Inside and outdoor seating. Not super big place but a comfortable spot. Owner is super nice and down to earth as well. Makes it easy to come back! Had my favorite Pulp beer from Fieldwork. Also had a mozzarella and pesto sandwich from them and was much better than expected. Bread itself tasted/felt fresh with a good little toast. ( im sure it's packaged but still really good) I haven't tried the bahn mis yet from them but they do get them from Duc Huong who is very well known in the bay for bahn mi. Next time!

I genuinely enjoy the coffee here, and I appreciate that they offer beer, pastries, and a…read moredog-friendly environment. Unfortunately, the customer service, particularly when it comes to pickup orders, consistently leaves much to be desired. Nearly every time I place a pickup order, I'm left standing there without so much as a greeting or acknowledgment from the staff. Even a simple "We'll be with you in a moment" would go a long way. What's especially frustrating is that my drink is often already prepared and sitting there, yet no one calls out names or makes any effort to let customers know their orders are ready. The entire purpose of ordering ahead is to save time, but that convenience is completely lost when you're left waiting unnecessarily for a drink that's already been made. This isn't a one-time occurrence; it's happened consistently enough that it's become incredibly frustrating. I enjoy supporting this business, but the lack of basic customer acknowledgment and an efficient pickup process is disappointing. A little attentiveness and communication would make a significant difference in the overall experience.

This is a legit coffee place. Like, it just feels grown up and serious about the coffee. I love to…read moreput these places to the test by ordering an espresso and seeing how it goes and this place did not disappoint. The atmosphere is also amazing - it's tough to explain, but it is a far cry from other coffee shops. Service was great - the person behind the counter was knowledgeable and friendly. But honestly, most importantly - the coffee was good and strong. Just what I hoped for. I look forward to finding a chance to get back here again.

I had never been to this coffee shop before and I hadn't been to Half Moon Bay in several years. I…read moredecided to do a drive there on my own, on a weekday and popped into this little shop and ordered a house coffee and an apricot danish. The coffee was off the hook, and the danish was absolutely delicious. I ate outside at a little table and it was really nice. I ended up going back in and getting an apple danish and taking it to my car to bring home. The people that work there were super friendly, and I actually look forward to going there again just to go to this café.

Newish late night Vietnamese coffee and matcha store in south SJ. My go to for a late night snack…read moreas well since there isn't much options in this side of SJ. Indoor and outdoor seatings. The matcha here is pretty good. Balanced well and decent matcha used. Cookie butter was tasty. The viet coffee came with toppings but would get no toppings next time to taste the viet coffee flavor. The egg roll tasted home cooked with the normal viet style fillings. The aioli was creamy and surprisingly went well with the egg roll. Have gone here multiple times due to it being late night and solid drinks! Order on their website for quick pick up.

I visited Insomnibar last Sunday during their collaboration with Kreami, the mochi pop-up, and…read moretried Insomnibar's Biscoff matcha latte. Unfortunately, the drink was very disappointing. It tasted mostly like water, and I could barely taste the matcha or the Biscoff flavor. It was also heavily diluted with ice, which made the drink even more watered down. At around $9 per cup, I expected a much richer and more flavorful matcha latte. The price felt high for the quality and portion I received. The collaboration itself was a fun concept, but based on the drink I tried, I would not order it again.

My daughter suggested O'Henry's as she had bought their doughnuts and sandwiches for work…read more I was giving it as a treat to the wonderful nurses at Stanford's South Bay Medical center. We got compliments from the nurses about the quality and selection of O' Henry's doughnuts. It isn't like the supermarket's bakery doughnuts.

For donut/coffee/bagel/pastry lovers, you're going to love it. Cambodian mama provides excellent…read morecustomer service over the counter and I give her lots of credit for speaking good English these days. Love these tiny old donut shop spots. Nothing fancy inside. I arrived too late in the afternoon when most items are already sold out, but not disappointed. Good menu selections and standard coffee/tea beverages. Cool. I ordered a mix of pastries/donuts/croissant. I tend to go for the chocolate coated stuff, plain croissants, jalapeños cheese ham pastries, etc. Wow, each peach were like giant donut pastries to me, probably about 4-5 inches big/good quality big donuts here. Nice. Purchase a minimum of $5 and you'll be able to use your credit cards. I paid in cash. Happy donuts. If I visit much earlier, I'll definitely go for coffee/tea, bagel sandwiches, and more. There aren't many tables and chairs inside, but you can still sit if you want. Tiny store. Happy employees. Parking lot is narrow, shared with other neighboring retailers. If you really want donuts and coffee or bagel, you're getting big pieces for sure. Love it.

Got here at 10am on a Tuesday and the wait was a bit long because there was a large delivery order…read morebeing made before us. The workers were very friendly and apologized for the wait but it was perfectly OK. The interior was aesthetic and cozy, perfect place to read a book / hang out / reset your life lol. I do wish there was a smaller size, only medium / large were available. There were so many options, I wanted to try them all. Their sugarcane series looked interesting. I would definitely try their pandan cream next time. Order Egg coffee $6.90 Ube matcha $7.50

I've tried the Pandan, Ube, Egg, and Salted Coffee. Out of all of them, the Salted Coffee is my…read morefavorite. The salt contrasts the sweetness very well (I usually get less sweet for my drinks). The popcorn chicken is not my favorite. It lacks seasoning, so you'll definitely need to use the sauce they give.

Acai bowls here with colorful and fresh toppings. Quick and easy pickup. Ordered on the app for the…read morepoints. I got the warrior blend and pacific blend smoothie. Both held well for my 20 min drive. Didn't melt and wasn't too frozen. Great texture. The fruit tasted fresh. All the toppings mixed well with each other. Would come back for a healthy snack.

Disappointed with my experience today, since I usually love this location. I placed a mobile order…read morearound 2PM, and arrived around 2:10. I checked in with my name and the employee told me they were still working on my order. I sat to the side for about 10 minutes, then moved closer to the front so I could just pick up my bowl and go once ready. The same employee seemed to forget I checked in, greeting me and asking how they can help me. I reminded her a mobile order to go for my name, and she said "oh, right" and immediately pulled my bowl out underneath in the fridge. I left quickly, as I was trying to get home to Morgan Hill. I should've double checked the bowl AND my photos before leaving, as many of my toppings were missing. A layer of Coconut Beach as well as ALL of my fruit toppings (strawberries, blueberries, bananas) were missing from my bowl. Super disappointing experience compared to usual -- employees seemed a little careless today.

I decided to stop by here since I was waiting for a takeout order next door at China Delight…read more The inside is decorated with images of their teas and doughnuts on the walls. They have quite a bit of seating. All their mochi doughnuts are displayed in a glass case. Unfortunately they did not have all the flavors available when I was there. I decided on the mango, biscoff, and fruity pebbles doughnuts. I also ordered a coconut pineapple smoothie and a peach green tea. I really liked that you can pick your level of sweetness. The young lady helping me was very kind. I asked her when the best time to come when all the flavors are available. She said in the early morning. Next time I'll stop by a little earlier so I can try some of the other doughnut flavors. All three mochi doughnuts were delicious. My favorite was the Biscoff flavor.

Mochinut Cottle Road is a cute little shop in a busy strip mall. The walls are painted with…read morewhimsical murals and there are lots of tables for two. In addition to mochi donuts they sell hot dogs, coffee, and fruity tea. I was in the neighborhood so I stopped in for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. The shop was empty of customers; they must be busy in the mornings. They sell three donuts for $10.50, but they seemed to be out of quite a few flavors, so I ordered two chocolate and one Nutella. They are pre-made and stored in a glass case, unlike other places like Modo Hawaii that make them when you order. The donuts come in a nice box. They are large and dense and chewy, but weren't to my taste as I like them smaller and lighter, but that's just a personal preference. I'm not sure if I will go back, but I hope they do well at the Cottle location.

I normally love this Starbucks, as it is right by my house, but these past few times, it's taken up…read moreto 30 minutes to get my drink, I'm currently waiting for my drink to be made and I've been waiting for 20 minutes right now, and my drink has been sitting ifor the past 5 minutes like they forgot about it, but are making other drinks around it.

This is my go-to Starbucks in the morning (mostly for my work team). Sometimes I want to treat…read morethem to some Starbucks for a job well done or it's because some managers covers me when I go on PTO lol. Thank goodness for the mobile app because I'm able to place my orders ahead of time and pick up at the scheduled time. Service was good. Drinks are made to order, made consistently and correct every time.

The service here is always friendly and fast. Also, the food and drinks are always on point. I get…read morethe protein pack

We came here today for lunch. This location is off of Cottle next to Marshalls…read more The inside is pretty small with about 4 tables for inside dining. We checked out the menu and then placed our order. The manager waited on us, and he was very nice. My husband ordered the Mighty Med salad, a kombucha, and a nutty bowl. I ordered the Power Panini with chicken and multi-grain bread and a green tea. Luckily, we got there when it wasn't busy, so all tables were available. Our food was brought out to us in a bag, which I thought was weird since we were dining in. My sandwich was hot and very delicious. The chicken was very tender and not dry at all. My green tea was iced cold and refreshing. My husband enjoyed his salad but thought the beef texture was off and tasted old. He said he wouldn't order it again. But the salad part was very good and fresh. He enjoyed his kombucha. He thought the nutty açaí bowl was just okay and didn't taste any peanut butter. We think they forgot to add it. I didn't like the nutty açaí bowl. I didn't care for the flavor. I prefer the açaí bowls at Palmetto Superfoods. I'd probably come back for the sandwich but nothing else.

TLDR : Amazing coffee, great people, fun ambience Tried…read moreAcademic Coffee and really loved it. We're confused on the different options and were helped so well to decide on the match guava (which is now my favorite). Now become our weekly ritual!

"Academic Coffee" located in the heart of San Jose's SoFA District (South First Area) has been…read moreoffering some of the tastiest coffee, teas, and handcrafted espresso beverages dating back to the summer of 2017. Located directly at the corner of S. Second St and E. William St, this family owned-and-operated coffeeshop is in the heart of downtown. Parking here during any given day can be quite challenging; especially during the workweek as there are various offices around here as well as being in close proximity to San Jose State University. Business hours are 7am-4pm seven days a week. I came here during the morning of Friday 9/4/2026 at around 10:00am. Fortunately I was able to find a nearby parking spot but as a reminder, meters are everywhere. The exterior of the business showcases their business name complete with several planter boxes, colorful outdoor seating, and umbrellas to shield out the sun. The interior is small and quaint yet there is still ample seating for roughly two dozen customers. It is one of the smaller coffeeshops I have been to and can get quite loud. So if you're focused on studying or conducting a virtual meeting, this may not be the place for you. Since I was saving my appetite for breakfast somewhere else, I ended up ordering a drink. And to those that have been here highly praised their "Pandan Latte". This is Asias answer to a vanilla latte as they use sweetened pandan-infused extract to give it a very unique taste. I chose 2% milk and wanted to go with an iced version as it was a relatively warm summer morning. This place does offer many more unique offerings that include lattes made with banana cream. Piloncillo coffee (widely known as café de olla), and Madagascar flavors. Keep in mind that this place does not accept cash so make sure you have your cards ready to go and of course, they take Apple/Google Pay. I will say that my Pandan Latte was made to absolute perfection as the taste was not too sweet and not too bitter. The service was also above average as this small business had a very festive vibe to it. I also wanted to add that they sell a nice assortment of whole bean coffee, teas, and other various merchandise on their website, https://www.academiccoffee.com/ as well as in their brick-and-mortar stores. Furthermore, they opened a second location on Winchester Blvd/Forest Ave right near Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara. With excellent service, prime location, and delicious beverages, I am giving "Academic Coffee" in San Jose a perfect five-star rating.