my girlfriend and I were on the hunt for ice cream this weekend that we visited Dr. Ink and stumbled upon this café on the corner. Service was super good, couldn't quite decide what drink to get that didn't have caffeine. Ambience was a nice café setting with minimal seating read more

Dr.ink - i forgot what this was - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I find myself coming back to Dr.ink time and time again. I just loveee their drinks and am impressed by their seasonal menu. My usual go-to is their black sesame latte; probably my favorite spot to get a black sesame latte in San Jose. Not too sweet or milky! This month, I tried their earl grey latte. The drink wasn't as tea forward as I had hoped for, but it was still delicious nonetheless! This cafe is pretty modern with great natural lighting. It seems like a good study spot, but there is limited seating. Space is always clean and the staff are friendly. read more

Dr.ink - Seasonal menu - Feb 2026 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This is located right behind San Pedro Square, so definitely a must to check out when in the area! Industrial coffee shop vibes, but still functional to work/study in. This coffee shop has a fun variety of options to choose from. We came on Valentine's Day weekend, so they had a seasonal rose latte. This drink is perfect for the floral lovers. It was sweet, fragrant, and the perfect amount of coffee. We also got the butterscotch latte from their regular menu to try. The coffee was not as sweet, but the butterscotch cream top made it perfectly balanced. For all the caramel vs. butterscotch debaters, this butterscotch flavor profile definitely stands out against other shops. This was our first time visiting, and the customer service is top tier. They were very friendly and eager to go over their menu to help us find which drink we would like best. I will definitely be returning to try their other menu items! read more

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Tried their drinks at an office event - the ube matcha and guava matcha were so so good, and the cinnamon roll cold brew was quite good as well. The drinks were so pretty and each was made with lots of care and love. read more

Dr.ink - Guava matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Dr. Ink drinks are always on point! Creative and delicious coffee/tea whenever you need a pick me up :) Service is good. Interior is small but cute. Minimal seating but considering that it's dtsj and right next to San Pedro, not a big deal. Decorated well otherwise. read more

I liked the earl gray latte. It has a good balance between coffee flavor and earl gray. Not too sweet of a drink. read more

Dr.ink - matcha latte and earl gray latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried this place after seeing all the hype, but it felt pretty average overall. The ambiance is nice and the space is comfortable, but the coffee itself was just okay- nothing that really stood out. Not a bad spot if you're nearby, just not as impressive as the reviews make it seem read more

Dr.ink - Black Sesame Cafe Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I was super excited to try this place due to all the hype however I thought it was mid. I asked if they could change an ingredient however refused and didn't give any alternative options, which I was a little disappointed. I ordered the pistachio latte however thought it was okay. The pistachio flavor wasn't very present. I also ordered the butterscotch latte and it was good, flavorful. Overall, this place is good but not great. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Long overdue review. They have amazing unique drinks and a nice aesthetic set up! coffee is strong Their drink wasn't too sweet but it was done in 15 minutes. Will come back to try their others. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

One of my favorite coffee spots in downtown San Jose! I love the modern and minimalist vibe. Their specialty drinks are always delicious. We ordered the pistachio latte, peppermint mocha latte, and cold brew, and everything was amazing. We've been here many times, and it's consistently wonderful every visit. The staff are very nice and friendly. read more

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got the cinnamon latte and it was delicious! perfectly sweetened. Also- the staff goes above and beyond- they are kind and welcoming. and keep the place very clean! read more

Good place to stop in to get a quick coffee or drink. The place is cute but small with limited seating and lots of noise. This is a place where you grab your drink and continue on your walk through the city. Since I don't drink caffeine I was happy to see they had a few fun options for me to choose from. It can get packed in here so just keep that in mind depending on the time you visit, there is also in one size for all the drinks. read more

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Was in the area, so I went to get a drink here. I remember when this place opened, they had these blue and pink drinks. I kinda miss it. But the past is now gone and they have a new menu. Hojicia (4/5): it was probably my fault that I got this less sweet, but I thought it was okay. The full sweetness would've brought out the full potential of this drink. Probably my favorite boba place in downtown read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Found this spot by chance when staying in the area and wanted a tea. The spot usually has their doors open and has large windows so there is plenty of sunlight and fresh air. It is also very clean. They have a menu on the wall, but you can also order online. They sell some pastries and sometimes have a pop-up pastry stall inside. The drinks can take some time for them to make, so be prepared for the wait. They had so many options that the first time I came I ordered the peach tea and the black sesame latte. The peach tea was delicious but extremely sweet. If there's a way to tone that sweetness down, I would get it again. On my second visit I only got the black sesame coffee, since I enjoyed it so much the first time. This spot has become a regular stop whenever I'm in the area. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Such a cute spot! I loved the decor that greeted me when I walked in and I wanted to love it but unfortunately the drinks were not great. I opted for a cold brew which was very run of the mill, not terrible but I wouldn't get again. My second drink was a matcha tea and that was so bad I had to toss it out. Since this is just water and matcha you very much taste the quality of the matcha used and this was so incredibly bitter and had no discernible flavor. Matcha can for sure have a slight bitterness but this was extreme to the point of making the drink undrinkable, I imagine if it was sweetened that would tame that but I prefer my drink unsweetened. Despite the pleasantness of the staff, based on what I like to drink I wouldn't go back. read more

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Stopped by Dr.ink this morning after my doctor's appointment and tried their seasonal osmanthus latte!! Loved the beautiful presentation, and all the baristas seemed so happy making and decorating the drinks -- such a good vibe for a morning pick-me-up! yay happy thursday read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I stopped by while I was at San Pedro Square market since Dr.ink is just around the corner. They have sadly discontinued their soft serve. Service was fast and friendly and it only took less than a few minutes for them to make my drink. I offered a hojicha, iced, dairy milk which was $6.50 before tip. I was worried It would have too much milk, but it was nicely nutty and rich and it was not too weak. The only downside was that this was pricey for the small quantity. I would say you'd get slightly better quantity for the money at Matcha Cafe Maiko. read more

Dr.ink - Hojicha, iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is pretty solid. I've been here a few times, and their specialty dessert drinks are definitely better than their coffee drinks. I tried the black sesame latte, but my favorite is the Pink Hour. Service is always quick--you don't have to wait long for your drink. The interior is clean and minimal, but small, so it's not the best spot to study. It's more of a grab-and-go place. Overall, an OK spot to check out if you're nearby. read more

Dr.ink - black sesame latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I love the seasonal drinks that they have here. I eagerly await the rose one every year and am sad when its no longer available. Their fruthies are also good. There's always a lunch rush/mid-day caffeine break rush. I try to order ahead if I'm ordering in a big group. Sometimes they'll be serving multiple big groups and the wait can be long. They always wait to prepare hot drinks when you're there so it doesn't get cold, which is nice of them. Seems like a nice place to work remotely if you can snag the alcove. The bench is usually where people sit and chat. read more

Dr.ink - ferrero roche latte and blueberry latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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I normally tend to look over this place in favor of the Urban Ritual across the street, but now that the Urban Ritual was gone I was free to venture into Dr.ink without being lured over. The servers were very friendly and the ambiance has a very sleek, minimalist look, with a decent amount of seating by the windows and an ample amount of space. I decided to get the Cinnamon Latte, which arrived surprisingly quick. Unfortunately it didn't taste as good as I had expected - the coffee and cinnamon flavor weren't very strong. I was able to feel the effect of caffeine to some extent (as my caffeine tolerance is low), but that was about it. It also didn't help that the drink was about seven dollars, which is a little pricy for something with limited flavor. Overall, a nice experience. I'm hoping that their other drinks are a little better than this, but I'll stick with looking elsewhere for my new Urban Ritual. read more

Dr.ink - Cinnamon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I would highly recommend the Grape Nojito for a hot summer day where you need something refreshing. After a hot day of walking around San Pedro square this drink was exactly what I needed. It has a great grape flavor that isn't super overpowering or artificial tasting read more

Super nice ambiance and cute setup, there's a nook for more private conversation and also more public seating with a lot of lighting. The music isn't too loud but is still loud enough to fill the space. People are friendly and will make drink suggestions if you're not sure, I ended up going with a raspberry lychee sparkling drink, it was a fun drink -- light, fizzy, and yummy :) I would love if the space was bigger and they had more seating in general, so hoping they'll consider opening a second location! read more

Dr.ink - raspberry lychee sparkling - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

What a cute coffee spot! Super clean modern lookin' interior with plentiful coffee and tea options :) Glad to see they're always changing their seasonal menu items. It was my first time here and I tried their iced salted caramel latte. I appreciated that the overall drink was NOT oversweet, blend of their tasty salted caramel foam on top was delicious with the espresso. I hope I get to try their corn latte in the future when it's back in season ! I'll have to come back to try their black sesame latte as well, which is on their main menu. Parking can be tricky in this area. Staff were very friendly :) read more

Dr.ink - Iced Salted Caramel Latte - $7.75 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

So aesthetically pleasing and yummy drinks! I went afternoon time so it was pretty fast to get my drink. There were people working in the shop, so great atmosphere to get job done. I got the butterscotch and cold brew. the butterscotch was perfect, not too sweet, loved it!! read more

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Might be closer to a 3.5 rounded up based on my expectations and experience but I did not try their ink drinks or coffee, which seem like the specialty items. I'm a fan of the name and while looking for boba in the past, bookmarked this spot. Unfortunately they no longer serve boba or soft serve which is pretty disappointing. On the bright side they seem to innovate with rotational drinks. Their cup sizes are on the smaller side while keeping high price points so there is better value around San Pedro Market. Thai Brûlée - a very simple combination composed of three key callout ingredients blending egg pudding, Thai tea, and crema. The Thai tea is premade in a pitcher so I assume many drinks are not made to order. However, the crema was some of the better cheese foam I've had. Extremely creamy with a subtle saltiness. read more

Dr.ink - Thai Brûlée - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came across this coffee shop on instagram and wanted to try it out. The interior has a nice elegant modern vibe. There is a lot of open space and I really like that concept that they're going for. There is a couple seating inside so that's nice. I ended up ordering the black sesame latte and unfortunately that did not taste good. The black sesame left little pieces of grit in my mouth that was unpleasant. read more

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The ambience here is great, you walk in and know this is going to be THAT kind of cafe. Not a lot of seating and this place is usually very busy, but San Pedro square is right there with lots of seating. Their seasonal flavors are always my go to. Guava matcha was light, kind of watered down the matcha taste. The butterscotch I would not get again, just tasted like milk with a dash of coffee, and no butterscotch. Plain matcha was solid. Tiramisu was a bit stronger. The write home drink here was the mactha yuzu. I'm not even much of a tonic girl but WOW, this drink was amazing. It was light, airy, refreshing, put a little pep in my step. Definitely try it out!! Hack for parking, park in the San Pedro parking deck (free for 90 min), walk and get ur coffee. read more

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This was my first time here and I TRULY wanted to try their matcha or even their Cold brew or Peach Oolong tea, but both are cow-milk based and sadly I'm Hapa (Asian mixed) and lactose intolerant....... So the gentleman was SUPET apologetic and nice in pointing us into some non-dairy items, but those weren't the drinks WE Al wanted when we saw their menu...... I also should've looked at their menu online for MORE details, bc their menu at their store just gives the name and no details to exactly how each drink is made/their ingredients... So loved their cafe, mood was clean and modern with pops of styles from each barista. Super nice baristas that seemed to laugh and joke, while there was a line out the door! Yet, o can only do 3 stars because the iced coconut latte was delicious in taste, yet I've had it before. Then the iced cinnamon latte honestly was TOO cinnamony for me.... Which yes-yes, I KNOW it's in the name, yet I thought it wouldn't taste like the middle of a Cinnabon as I drank it through the straw. But I can say it was easier to drink, AFTER the ice melted. Hee. I'll probably check them out again in a few months and see what new seasonal drinks they have... that aren't with cow milk.... Hee read more

Dr.ink - After we ordered-we saw this! Oops! It was really only 15mins though. Hee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

The decor is modern and this place is very clean and spacious. This place has some unique drinks, however, there is no modification on sweetness and no toppings. We got Matcha Yuzu, Pink Hour and Grape Nojita. The drink is OK. It's pretty expensive considering it's $7 and it's not a large cup (only one size). The drink size is pretty small with a lot of ice. If anything on their menu looks interesting to you, it's worth a try. read more

Dr.ink - Matcha Yiuzu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Hands down some of the best coffee in the entire Bay Area! The drinks are always tasty, and there's a great selection, including seasonal featured options. The black sesame latte and butterscotch coffee are my all-time favorites. The staff are friendly and always greet you with a smile, and the café itself is clean and stylish. Honestly, it's almost hard to find any flaws compared to the many restaurants and coffee shops I visit around the Bay Area every weekend. As a designer, I also appreciate how smart and thoughtful their logo is "Dr. Ink" = "Drink." Clever touches like this really stand out. If I had to find somewhere that could compete with this, it would have to be in LA...that's how good it is. Highly recommended for any coffee lover! read more

Dr.ink - Matcha Guava - Seasonal Drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

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Was really excited to try the guava matcha! You get a slight guava flavor when sipping with the matcha, but the matcha definitely overpowers it. Wish the flavor was stronger, although when trying the guava cream on its own, it tasted incredible. I loved the matcha chocolate shavings, a very nice touch! The shop itself wasn't too busy on a Saturday late afternoon. We waited about 5 minutes for our two drinks and found seating on a bench by the register. I've been here twice and both times, the service was just OK. $16.50 for two 16oz iced oat milk drinks is a bit steep for mediocre service. read more

Came here twice last month. The first time I came I got the regular iced matcha latte. It was good. Pretty standard as far as matcha goes but I saw they had a guava matcha latte on the menu and knew I had to come back before I gave my final thoughts. I came with a friend last week. I liked the guava matcha latte more than the regular one and she liked her drink as well. They have a nice sitting area inside if you want to come in and do some work. Not much seating but enough for about 10 people. Our drinks came out in about 5 minutes and we sat at the counter by the window. It's located next to San Pedro square so you can either park in the garage or there's street parking . Nice place to grab a drink and walk around or grab lunch nearby read more

Dr.ink - Iced Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

i love the interior of this cafe. If i lived nearby i would definitely come here to study. My boyfriend and i both got the iced chocolate strawberry latte with oat milk. i asked the cashier if it was possible to make it without the chocolate and they were able to accommodate. they havent served it that way before, so they were unsure if the sweetness would be good, but i was still willing to try it out. my boyfriend and i actually liked it that way. he said his drink (with chocolate) was actually too sweet for him. i would definitely try some other drinks if im in the area again. read more

Dr.ink - iced chocolate strawberry latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I loveeeeee Dr.ink! Located on a corner street right across San Pedro Square and the vibes are immaculate. Their store merch match their aesthetics and even have a selection of coffee beans to browse. When it's back, don't miss their seasonal corn latte! Trust me, it's a must-try. But my usual go-to is their iced matcha yuzu. Hands down one of the best I've had in SJ because they nail the balance of flavors just right. Their cappuccinos and actually, anything from the espresso bar never disappoints. Consistently great coffee and quick service. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

one of the best coffee spots in the bay! obsessed with their matcha and hojicha. excellent flavors and solid quality. some tables for seating but not a lot. can't wait to try their new cupertino location. read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Been coming here since Covid and it's still my favorite place to get an orange cold brew. No other place does it right like Dr. Ink I've tried a lot of places orange brew but this just hit at the right spot. It's enough creaminess so it's not too powerful. Sweet but not too much when blend it with the cold brew. Smell amazing also. Service always excellent there. Their seasonal menus are always excited me. Peanut butter latte is my fav for fall/winter time. They have a crisp and minimal aesthetic. Preferably coming in the morning since they gets busy quickly :) read more

Dr.ink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Beautiful cafe with minimalist design and creative menu, super close to San Pedro Square. Just visited around 11:30am on a Saturday. The line was short, but signs noted there was a wait time of 20 mins, so def plan ahead. Staff were super friendly and the interior of the cafe is so stylish; there's not too much seating, and spots fill very quickly but it's a cute spot to enjoy your coffee if you can snag a seat. The menu is filled with specialty drinks making it tough to decide, but I ordered the seasonal blueberry latte. The drink wasn't too sweet, with a hint of blueberry - loved the cream top and how smooth it was. A great summer bevvie. Would definitely try more of their signatures. Highly recommend! read more

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Got the vanilla latte and the taste of vanilla is actually super delicious! The vanilla flavor is strong, sweet, and floral. It's the type of vanilla flavored syrup that felt like it is freshly made at home! I'm so glad I came back to try out something new! The coffee beans tastes more on the acidic/citrus side (kind of like a light or medium roast). It's not typically my favorite type of roasted beans, but the syrup makes it up for it! Can't wait to come back again :) read more

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i visited and got the osmanthus latte. i wanted to try their hojicha foam oolong team but they took it off their seasonal menu. the latte was not very sweet, just a hint of sweetness and the osmanthus flavor came through. there were bits of fermented rice in it which i didn't realize until after. i feel like the drink would be better with osmanthus jelly instead of the rice or no rice at all. overall a good drink that wasn't overly sweet or floral but would go without the rice. inside is cute and modern with limited seating. service was quick read more

Dr.ink - osmanthus latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Go To Coffee and Cortados!! Excellent coffee. True rich flavor always just right, and when I say always I mean almost every other week for the past year!!! This is seriously great coffee and I have the Cortado with oatmilk. The goodies & treats are grand and street parking is just fine. The team always looks focused, busy and productive. If you wear something with a cat on it you will def spark a smile or two! Good crowd so be ready to wait a bit but it does move well. Not a ton of room to sit. Five Stars and Five Hearts love this place, they are the BEST of San Jose and Beyond!!!! read more

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