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    Drift Benicia

    4.4 (127 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Matcha Milk Tea and White Mocha
    Kyra K.

    I got together with my friend for caffeine and a walk. We decided to walk up and down 1st Street and see what called to us. Both of us wanted a drink so we drifted into Drift. What a delightful cafe! The cafe is small and cute inside. There are a few seating areas plus a kids' area. Outside is where we sat where there are several tables, it's dog friendly as well. You order at the counter where the menu is posted. They also have a pastry case on display and fun local food items such as eggs and spreads. The service by the staff was all kinds and quick! I got the Matcha Milk Tea with Soy Milk. It's supposed to be lavender and vanilla but honestly, I didn't taste much lavender. It tasted like a more milky latte, with weaker matcha. It was decent! My friend enjoyed her coffee. I do like how they ask if your drinks are for here or to-go, since we got our drinks in cute glasses. I wasn't hungry but they also serve other food and drinks which look good! Drift Benicia is a delightful cafe on 1st Street. It's a popular spot and worth a visit if you want caffeine and a small bite. Parking is free and available around the neighborhood.

    Iced Unicorn Coffee!
    Gretchen H.

    Always an amazing cup of joe and the service will brighten your day!! Can't imagine a more friendly, cozy place right in the heart of my morning walk. I like to order something different every time and every drink has been good. They really changed up the morning scene in downtown! Shout out to Carolyn and Joselyn for always making me smile.

    jessica l.

    If I'm paying 8.50 for an oat milk latte it should be a latte! I'm over 40 and have been drinking them for a while. The first one had so much foam it was toppling over. Don't "mansplain" what makes it a latte. Try harder. Sorry drift, with so many places to get coffee around here I won't be visiting again. And the attitude from the barista who made it correctly was noticed and not appreciated. This was at 1:20 on Monday 2/2 (in case the owner wants to review) The pic is of the remake. I've never had to ask for foam on a latte lol. I like the little shapes they make

    Shaded patio seating with blankets on the chairs
    Lani P.

    Super cute place! I believe she was the owner who served me was really pleasant. Her young daughter such a cutie came to my table and chatted with me. This place is very dog friendly. Small inside with a few seats with an outdoor patio & the chairs had blankets on them very cozy & welcoming. I ordered an iced toasted marshmallow latte and a rum cake both delicious. Nice to just hang out relax and enjoy your coffee. They do serve wine so I'll be back to relax with a glass of wine! Coco approved

    Jocelyn's cookie butter latte!
    drina o.

    Every single visit we've had at this place has been such a wonderful experience. The staff & owners truly provide the utmost hospitality--their smile's and energy are oh so welcoming every time! Our 3/6 visit in particular was simply the perfect way to spend our Friday morning. Jocelyn was super friendly and thoughtful in taking our order--she provided such great recommendations that we kept going back to the register to order more. Carolyn made a delicious breakfast sandwich (their focaccia is baked fresh daily!), and Dylan was so kind and made sure everything was kept clean and tidy. The people that come here are always so nice so this place has its own little community of the friendliest customers. Jocelyn made us the BEST cookie butter latte ever (it's not on the menu, but she came up with her own recipe and it was just WOW!). The way she presented it was like I could enjoy "cookies & milk" for dessert & have my coffee with it too--amazing. My daughter also loves the little kiddie corner & Carolyn was so sweet to provide her a little tray so she could play restaurant :) Thank you, Drift!

    Esmeralda R.

    Adding this place to our coffee shop rotation! Staff were super friendly and there were lots of fun flavors to try. We enjoyed an iced toasted marshmallow and iced rose-vanilla latte. Next time we will definitely be trying their ube flavor. Plenty of seating is available indoor or outdoors and drinks are available for there or to go. They also have a cute little kids corner with activities for them to do. We also saw that every Thursday they do $5 wine and pizza! We will definitely be back to try their pizza as well!

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    Sandy L.

    This is a cute little cafe on 1st Street. There is plenty of patio seating with blankets and umbrellas! They have a little dog water bowl near the door. I grabbed lunch by myself (and with my dog today). The service was superb! The menu is very easy to read. I appreciate how they have serving size suggestions and sample cups behind the cashier so you know what 12 oz or 16 oz etc looks like! Pastries vary daily. So take a peek to the right of the register to see what they have in stock. This particular day I opted for a 16 oz iced taro milk tea and the lunch sized (1.5 slices) prosciutto and arugula pizza! I was ask if it's to go or for there. I told her I'd be on the patio so she put it as for here and brought for the food/drink out to me! How nice! That's really appreciated since it can be a little difficult going out with a dog and not having a second person to help. I really enjoyed the taste of both items! The drink came out in a glass cup complete with a glass straw. How eco friendly! The pizza came out not too long after on a metal tray with utensils and napkin. You really get the taro flavor in the drink. There may have been sprinkles on the top of the drink too. The pizza was delicious! It was a great blend of cheese, a bit of acidity from the balsamic. They didn't skim on the prosciutto. It was well balanced. It was also a good portion. It was exactly lunch sized. I ate it all and was pleasantly full. For clean up please bus yourself. There are bins and a cart near the door. My total came out to around $30 after tax/tip. It's a little pricy. But the service was great and it's a small business so I think it's justified as a special lunch treat. The food was made to order and fresh/tasty.

    Coffee with cream & Café Americano
    Gene B.

    Grabbed a Café Americano for her and a coffee with cream for myself. It made a great stop while going on a dog walk. They have plenty of seating outdoors with a mix of shade and sunshine. We've learned they do serve pizza. Perhaps on a future visit.

    Lavender latte
    Lynda T.

    Pistachio latte is legit! Faccachia toasts are fully with the perfect chew pull. Seating inside and outside. The super nice owners hosts trivia nights.

    Oat milk vanilla lavender latte. Prosciutto and arugula pizza.
    Dee S.

    Adorable place! I sat outside at a sunny table. Perfect weather. Perfect customer service and perfect food. Vanilla lavender oat latte was delicious. Prosciutto and arugula pizza was delicious on that flaky yummy focaccia bread. The hostess was warm, cheery and very accommodating. She treated each customer as if we were dinning at a restaurant not a coffee shop. No matter your mood this place could cover it w the diverse menu.. including alcohol. One House bakery was closed today which made me search Yelp for a plan B. So glad I did! I will definitely return.

    Cappuccino. Perfect.
    Leonora S.

    It's a small cafe but with big welcoming vibes from Rachel! *I went on a breakfast date with my little nephew and Rachel made our 1st experience there memorable! So shot out to her for giving awesome customer service while multi tasking! My nephew LOVED the kid friendly drink she made for him! We were able to cheers our cups together at the counter top seats looking out the window! It was very cutesy! The CAPPUCCINO was perfect! The milk foam on top was on point and the espresso was not weak so my Sunday started out right! The highlight for me was the AVOCADO TOAST! The bread is what separates it from all the rest I've tried! THAT bread with cherry tomatoes, everything seasoning, cotija, tajin, and a lime wedge all came together to make each bite an AMAZING one! Will definitely be back to enjoy coffee and breakfast!

    Parm/leek pastry 10/10
    Christina S.

    Incredible flavor Love to keep coming back. Amazing service and owners :) happy for them.

    Iced chocolate chip cookie dough latte and hot apple  caramel latte
    Gigi F.

    Amazing service and delicious coffee and pastries! I ordered the iced chocolate chip cookie dough latte and hot caramel apple latte.

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