We just needed a quick start to the day and saw this place. I'm amazed at how cozy it is here, with stone walls and a fireplace. Ordered their last two ham and cheese croissants. Cooked perfectly, and cut into bite-sized pieces, which I appreciate. But the best part is that they actually know how to brew tea! They gave it to me after it had steeped properly and DIDN'T leave the bag in the way most coffee shops would (leaving it in makes the tea bitter!). It's also the perfect temperature to drink right away. John's coffee was a bit hotter, since he didn't get any creamer but it is still super tasty. We will definitely be coming here again! The service was great and fast, even though the owner thought it took too long. I'm surprised they don't have more customers. read more

Cappuccino was alright. The service is great the workers brought our drink outside to us and were very fast and efficient. Coffee was acidic for my taste but some people prefer that! Cute local spot. The inside has cute seating but I love the outdoor tables read more

Cup O' Jo - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clayton, California

Undrinkable coffee, gross muffin, bad attitude staff. If you like coffee, be afraid. Be very afraid.

Wanted to try this place for the first time. The man that was working made me feel unwelcome... place felt very eerie. The hazelnut latte he made me tasted like it was from a brewed coffee and not an actual shot of espresso. read more

Cup O' Jo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clayton, California

Just wanted to find a local spot for work a couple of hours - saw some locals hanging out front, so thought that was a good sign. When I ordered my coffee, carrying my personal cup, i felt like I was being judged how much of an inconvenience I'd be. Got a half-decaf latte that felt made with just enough effort to be passable. I asked if there was wifi, and the owner apologized that they didn't. Made me realize why the place was mostly empty. read more

We went here mid-morning on a random weekday. We were traveling from out of town. The person behind the counter lacked any social skills. The hazelnut latte was full of sugar and made from brewed old coffee and not from espresso. The ice cream is old, semi-melted and gross. The place is old and dirty too. I am not sure how this place is still running. read more

Horrible service. The place is nice, but the worker (older guy on the weekdays) has an attitude and is very rude. The person forgets that we are customers. He reminds me of the soup nazi from Seinsfield. Two times he has talked to me in a way that was very disrespectful, and I wont let be a third time. I will never buy coffee there again, especially since there is a coffee shop on the next block. Thank you for the old memories Cup O' Jo, but I'm taking my money somewhere else. read more

Great spot in the neighborhood for some lattes and a quick snack. My fav here is the French vanilla latte and the service is pretty quick. The place has plenty of seating space insid and some spots outside as well. read more

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Unwelcoming person who makes aboslutely terrible coffee which tasted 8 hours old. Avoid, go up the road to Starbucks for fresh coffee (and I don't recommend Starbucks! But beats this trash) read more

Great cozy coffee shop I ordered a latte and it was great the guy over the counter was good man I will for sure come back

I was the only one in here on Tuesday morning and the service was great. They brought everything out to me in a timely manner while I sat by the fire place. It was very nice and I'll be visiting again. read more

Cup O' Jo - Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clayton, California

We felt unwelcome. And what kind of coffee house doesn't have restrooms for customers? (Coffee=bathroom time.) We chose to leave without getting anything. read more

Truly bad coffee. There are just no words to describe how terrible the coffee is. Joe doesn't care about good Coffee. He lives upstairs and runs the coffee shop a few hours a week to make a few bucks. It is absolutely awful. read more

Our Clayton gem! Charming, quaint ambiance and just right for coffee, ice cream and local hospitality and service from Joe and and family. read more

Cup O' Jo - Cute cafe inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clayton, California

Wow! I found a coffee place in Clayton, a quiet area that like Mayberry of the Bay Area. Cup O' Jo is the place to go to. Nice quiet place to sit down and relax. The guy that works there is very friendly. He is willing to have a conversation with you. I tried this place out because I got lost in Clayton. This place was nice. It look like a place that can hold events (story telling, poetry, anything). My drink was good. I enjoy what I had and no complaints. I will come back here again. read more

Cup O' Jo was easy to spot. biz looks likes 2 parts, right is service area, left is seating. inquired upon entry: can i use their restroom first? stated i would buy a coffee afterwards. was told "no" i had to go down to "the park". tone sounded very annoyed. off i went to find the park. upon returning, i passed this Jo. it's nearby a deli that's been in the news recently...for a tweet about a free side... read more

Thought I would give it another try, as two years ago I had a poor experience. Sadly, nothing has changed as of a couple of weeks ago. How can this place still be in business. I like to try different things, so I asked- what's yours specialty or anything you highly recommend. He turned around and mumbled something pointing to the menu behind him. I'm not blind but I thought I would try what he thought was good Ordered vanilla latte and it was ok. Nothing to write home about. If I didn't know better, the owner Peter is not happy that he has to work here and it shows. Suggestion: hire someone with personality. The cost to hire that person will come back in more customers returning read more

Tried this place for the first time after walking past it for years. We got a white mocha- it's the best one I've tasted this side of the bay bridge. I do like my coffee on the sweeter side so if that's not your vibe it may not be for you. The man behind the counter was nice to my two year old who was enamored with a little toy car near the register. I don't go to coffee shops looking to make conversation or friends with the staff so I don't really understand the comments about him being "unfriendly". Just seems like a quiet guy who makes good coffee. read more

Just wanted to write about an experience I had at Cup O' Jo in Clayton. Let me start by saying I absolutely adore this town and most of the businesses in it. A friend and I ordered some sandwiches from Canesa's, but it was really cold and rainy. I spotted the cute little coffee shop and figured if I bought a drink there, it would likely be ok to eat our sandwiches inside. There might be mixed opinions about this as I know some businesses are picky about outside food, but Clayton is so small and I just assumed the small businesses would support each other and be ok with this. I spent $7 on a small latte and I was not even there 5 minutes about to bite into my sandwich as the employee walked over to our table. He had a phone on his hand and said the owner was watching me through surveillance at home and demanded we leave. I asked if he knew we were customers and just supported his business as well, the employee just pointed to the door. There were hardly any customers inside as it is, no one was waiting for our table, but I truly thought it was unsettling that the owner is watching customers via video camera all day and being petty about this. Will continue to support my other favorite businesses in Clayton, Cup O' Jo's will not be getting business from me or my friends and family. read more

I was looking for a cute and quaint coffee shop and found this close to home. Went today and bought a latte. It literally tasted like burnt coffee. I took a few sips and threw it away. Such a shame because this could be a nice place with a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, I will never go there again. read more

Super cute coffee shop right in the "downtown" portion of Clayton. The man making the coffee, not sure if he was the owner, was kind and efficient. The coffee was okay, did the job, and wasn't too expensive. However, while I was sitting inside and working people were super rude to the man behind the counter. While I was there, it was a one-man operation and quite a few customers were in line. It isn't a Starbucks, so it surprises me that people would be so rude about their coffee taking a few minutes longer to prepare. Overall, I would come back if I'm in the area! read more

In San Francisco, I had a favorite place for chai lattes. After they closed, I could never find anything close to it and when we moved to Concord two years ago I still couldn't find anything. I haven't tried other drinks from here aside from the chai latte and it's made exactly the way my favorite cafe used to make it. The shop is small, quiet, with cozy seating inside and out. On the plus side, they accept cash, card, tap, and Apple Pay. The prices are so fair as well. What struck me about this place is how the owner offers to fix my chai if i don't like it. A lot of people say that he's a bit gruff and lacks customer service, but honestly this guy seems nice just quiet. I've never had anyone else tell me to try my drink before leaving and honestly, that's pretty above and beyond. read more

So much potential that is completely wasted on terrible coffee and a rude employee. Not much else to say other than it was stuffy and looked like nothing had been cleaned or dusted off in years. My Nespresso makes better lattes, I'll stick to it. read more

This place is good for a cup of coffee. They have amazing coffee and the owner is very nice.

First time trying and honestly have lived in Clayton most of my life! I'm in shock I've never been here before. Met my wedding photographer here with my mother in law, who is super picky about chai lattes. She Ordered and LOVED It!! Super hard to find chai with good flavor, it was so delicious I could smell the aroma!!!! Ordered iced coffee and it was also really good! I was nervous because of the comments about the rude staff, however the guy was very kind and answered all our questions. He might not be a bigger talker /face contact but I think people are judging a bit too hard, not everyone is an extrovert! And that's ok. So good I'd come back again! read more

Man, how is this place still alive? The guy who runs this place has the worst customer service I've ever seen in coffee shops. He charges an arm and a leg for black coffee. Food is old, coffee is terrible. Restrooms are "closed". Do not waste your money or peace of mind at this place. read more

I literally just had two sips of my latte and threw it in the trash! Terrible coffee and not very friendly.

The owner and Baristas, Pedro/Peter. Is a very nice guy, once he gets to know you. Makes an excellent coffee. If you go there regularly, he will know what you will order without asking. Definitely a local personal type of place that makes you feel like home. read more

Love the lemon pound cake and cappuccino! My fault that I forgot to request for half shot recently, so I was very lively that night! :-) For all the years that I have been to Cup O' Jo, Peter has been cordial and very supportive of 4-H youths. He has time and again donated towards our 4-H fundraisers. read more

I desperately want to support independent coffee shops, but this one just doesn't cut it. The espresso drinks are just bad (poor coffee flavor, too much foam in a cappuccino, too hot) and the owner's demeanor doesn't help the ambiance one bit. This place has potential - good location, cute shop, ample seating inside and out. If the owner put some emphasis on service and quality, I'd probably like it better. read more

Best coffee anywhere! I would rather go here for excellent coffee than the chain coffee shops! Quaint and comfortable atmosphere, friendly service, and just a nice place to grab a good cup o jo! Prices are a bit high but worth it! But it seems everything, everywhere is priced high these days due to inflation. read more

The guy at the counter (owner maybe?) was so incredibly rude and bothered that we were even ordering something when we walking in. He didn't once make eye contact and seemed annoyed every time I asked him for something about the menu. This place is also COMPLETELY overpriced and the coffee is disgusting. I wanted to support a local business, but not supporting this rude a-hole. read more

This place is so cozy, the coffee is delicious and Peter is very kind! There are chairs outside, and a cute gift shop "The Royal Rooster" around the corner. I read more

The play room is gone :( which was the only draw for me having a child. The lattes are never good, so I had to stop coming for coffee. Maybe a hot cocoa for my son. I want so badly to like the spot but the service is never friendly from the owner and now that it's not kid friendly I won't be back. I wish it were different. Clayton really needs a great coffee spot. read more

Every morning I start my day with a large cappuccino and a ham & cheese croissant. One of the best-made espresso drinks I have had in 50 years of imbibing; perfect balance of milk to coffee, well-roasted beans. The place is that classic hodge-podge of eccentric items that endears these non-chain cafe to me. Peter is a gentleman and a gentle soul, and we all need to do what we can to support his small business. We want him around when the shelter-in-place is over. read more

This place has hands down the best coffee in town. I ordered my coffee black, and even without any added cream or sugar there was a mild sweetness to it. That is the taste of great quality coffee. The gentleman who runs the shop may sound stern at first, but in actuality he is very sweet. I haven't tried any of the scones or sandwiches they provide, but they look delicious. The inside looks and feels like a cozy home, complete with a bookshelf of books and board games. This place fits perfectly in the small town of Clayton. read more

Stumbled upon this little gem of a coffee shop. Quaint & cozy, loved the relaxed feeling while I sip on one of the Best iced vanilla latte if I've ever had! If you're in the area definitely stop by! So delightful read more

Cup O' Jo - One of the best iced Vanilla lattes I've ever had! Delightful! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Clayton, California

If you want diabetes then come here for some coffee and ice cream... we tried two blended coffees and they were way too sweet. We also got vanilla ice cream which had crystallized sugar in every bite. I like my ice cream creamery... we threw it away. On top of that the guy working over charged us by $5 and then said it was because the register charges you to sit outside. We were not planning on staying... read more

Coffee was overpriced ($5.50 for a small!) and gross. I threw it out. The barista was unfriendly and unhelpful. The inside looks cozy, if you can get past the fact that it's hot and there's no AC. I was hoping I'd found a good local coffee shop, but my search continues. read more

Could someone please buy this business. It would be wonderful for Clayton to have a friendly spot for people to gather. I have been there many times. The owner is very unfriendly. I miss having a lively happy coffer to gather. Someone please open a new store! read more