The staff alone from Drift Benicia are so incredibly stellar. Right off the get, I was like yes...this is the spot I'm going to cozy up to with a window view to get some work done (and yes, they have WiFi). I was indecisive on what I wanted to order and the crew helped to guide me with what's popular/hot ticket items to order. They mentioned they're known for their focaccia, so I ordered an avo focaccia and an iced honey latte. The presentation alone for my drink was *snaps* worthy. Loved the reusable straw, and was such a great sipping experience. The focaccia was yummy too, although I wish it was hot out the oven (I know, I know, but I'm Italian). It came topped with cherry tomatoes, cojita cheese, tajin, lime slices, and everything seasoning ($14). Would love to come back to try their pizza or have a glass of wine outdoors on the patio with this beautiful weather. Looks like they currently have a trivia night and extended hours from Thursday-Sunday. Cool spot, and street parking on 1st Street available. read more

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What a charming little spot. Definitely small but cute and quaint. i ordered a Pastry to share with my mom and I nearly ate the whole thing because it was so delicious. Warming it up is always such a Great touch!! The service was quick and helpful they were super friendly, and helped me with my order. I wanted a butterfly lemonade but also an Arnold palmer and they combined the two drink for me. It was super tasty!! I mixed it before getting a picture of the drink split, high recommend it! read more

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Drift in my eyes is our towns little European cafe. If you need a tasty light bite, this is the place to go. We recently went here for pizza but we've been here plenty of times. I know one of the owners would post pictures of herself in Europe before they established themselves on 1st street. When we were in Barcelona a couple of years ago there was a bakery that reminds me so much of this cafe. So that's why I think about Europe anytime I go here. I've never had a bad pizza here. My favorite pasty here is the Conchiglia. It's this buttery and flakey pastry that has this special Italian cream in it. It's the best thing there. You won't be disappointed. Also...I could be wrong but I also think they still have a wine and pizza deal on Farmer's Market Days(Thursday). read more

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Amazingly, it's taken me this long to check out Drift Benicia on 1st Street... I think because my brain still thinks of that spot as the old Java Point cafe heh. But it's definitely worth checking out, very tasty pizza and drinks.... pizza comes in 3 square sections, on a focaccia-like bread. Nice setting, tasty food, and great staff! read more

Drift Benicia - Tasty lemonade options - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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I really enjoy the matcha lemonade. It is so refreshing. I was told that they use a ceremonial matcha tea and brews it in-house. read more

Drift Benicia - Matcha lemonade, large, 20 oz - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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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. read more

Drift Benicia - Matcha Milk Tea and White Mocha - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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My first visit here, I was surprised by how peaceful this area is--such a hidden gem. The server was friendly and welcoming. They said their coffee is non-acidic, which is true--no stomach irritation. The coffee isn't sweet, and even my husband said it's one of the best he's tried. I enjoy visiting coffee shops, and this is definitely one of the best. read more

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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 read more

Drift Benicia - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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. read more

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What a great spot. Family run and incredibly inviting. Weekend mornings the locals walk dogs, quiet walk beside the water and enjoy a great cup of coffee and a warm danish on their patio. This is the kind of place that makes small towns Great. read more

After a few days, Monica (Proprietor) has reached out to inform me of the 1 off experience I had and has graciously assured me that it has been addressed. I will try and post another review at a later date to see if the customer service have changed, it does not however change the good quality of their coffee and great location. So I have replaced my rating from 1 to 3 stars. Thank you Monica for reaching out. read more

Their Avocado toast is SO good- All of their pastry's & drinks taste amazing as well! The ambience is wonderful last time I went. I usually order delivery so I don't recall how the service usually is. Their packaging for delivery orders are spot on- just perfect! Great job! read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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We came in briefly because I was craving for a hot chocolate with whipped cream; I ordered a Pistachio Latte and an avocado toast. Instead. The latte satisfied my craving. The avocado toast was a pleasant surprise; it is one of the tastiest so far. The staff are friendly. Come in and have a taste. read more

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. read more

Drift Benicia - Coffee with cream & Café Americano - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

I'm almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep this hidden gem to myself, but they deserve all the recognition! The staff is professional, inviting and lovely, making any new or regular customer feel at home. Whether it's their Focaccia Pizzas, breakfast sandwich, butterfly lemonade, or their various caffeine options, it will leave you craving for more. The atmosphere is always good, safe, and cozy. If I'm not ordering one of the above-mentioned items I stick to my regular chocolate croissant with either a cup of coffee or a white chocolate mocha. Not to brag but, my LATTES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PERFECT, always made with love. read more

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

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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! read more

Drift Benicia - Jocelyn's cookie butter latte! - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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. read more

Drift Benicia - Oat milk vanilla lavender latte. Prosciutto and arugula pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

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! read more

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

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

Drift Benicia - Iced chocolate chip cookie dough latte and hot apple caramel latte - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

My son and I came here for breakfast and this place did not disappoint! Inside has beautiful art and decorations. The menu is nicely accessible thru a huge tv screen. Outdoor seating with shade is available. I ordered the avocado toast and ice vanilla latte while my son got the cinnamon roll. Avocado toast: DEEELISH with sliced cherry tomato and a crumbled cheese. Iced Vanilla Latte: so yummy and I appreciate the glass straw it came with unlike the paper recyclable straws. Cinnamon Roll: my son said it was good but he ended up LOVING my avocado toast and demolished it! Service was excellent from the cashier/server/food preparer to the friendly owner who was super nice and even took the time to chit chat with his customers! Will definitely return back and try more food especially their pizza! read more

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This is one of the nicest spots in Benicia for a good cup of coffee, and their focaccia is excellent. I love their insulated coffee cups that keep my coffee HOT even if I drink it slowly. They offer a selection of delicious pastries, both sweet and savory, plus house-made focaccia with various toppings, as well as excellent focaccia pizza. The owners are friendly, and take care with the customers, many of whom are regulars. They stay open in the evening (5-8 pm) one day per week. Usually Thursdays when the farmers market is open, and I think they may switch it to Fridays after October. During their "late hours", they offer $5 glasses of wine, and $5 focaccia pizza. A generous pour and a generous slice, and the wine is good. The cafe itself is small. It has comfortable but limited seating on the inside, and a nice seating area outside, right on First Street, so there's plenty to watch. This is one of the more comfortable and pleasant casual places in Benicia to sit and have a cup of coffee or something to eat. read more

Drift Benicia - A cappuccino in an insulated cup. Your coffee will stay hot! - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Taro latte (hot) $6.25 This taro non-caffeinated latte is delicious. It's lavendar with colorful sprinkles on the top. I may be a regular after this.  has the right amount of sweetness and frothiness. They also serve coffee, and wine, and  pastries, cakes, and pizzas and specialized toasts. The place is quaint with plenty of seating both inside and outside. I love the wooden tables and local art displayed, which is up for sale. I'll return again hopefully in the morning. read more

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I came by over Fourth of July weekend, and even though there was a huge crowd, the service still felt really personal. I had already picked up my order and was sitting outside when the owner came out to check in with me he asked if I needed a fork and made sure everything was good. It was such a thoughtful gesture, especially with how busy it was. The pizza, salad, and glass of wine were all delicious. You can tell the owner really cares about the business and the customers something you don't see as often these days. I'm looking forward to coming back with friends or family to try their coffee and pastries next time! read more

It was my first time here with a friend and the service was so kind and friendly. I would definitely go here again. I tried the butterfly milk tea for a first: it was amazing!!! I also tried the avocado toast and it was really good.. I even bought the ingredients to make it at home! :) read more

Drift Benicia - Butterfly milk tea - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

My favorite place for coffee, pizza and good vibes. Owners are usually present and welcoming. Staff is incredibly nice and service - oriented. Focaccia is delicious. Pizza is Roma Al Taglio style. Avo Toast is top notch. Beer and wine list is cool but needs more. read more

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Popped for the first time with a friend to grab some coffee and we really enjoyed it. It's a small location inside but there are a few tables and a small bar seating area that gives an outside view. To go with our drinks, I ordered the Margherita pizza which was sooo good. My friend ordered the avocado toast. I definitely recommend popping into this location to support. { Ig: Oohdearfoodie } read more

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cute cafe in downtown benicia but a bit overpriced! this was the toast but it was so small for how much it costs! i have yet to try their pizza but that also looked good because of the bread they used. read more

Drift Benicia - Pizza Near Me - Benicia, California

Both me and my brother tried the blue drinks, they were horrible, one of the most disgusting drinks I've ever tasted in my life. The milk one tasted like normal milk and the lemonade one tasted like dog water, Also my dad tried the toast and it tasted weird and had a HAIR in it, The toast was not soft. At least the avacado was fresh, but there is some positive things! the place was very clean and looked nice and ambience was cool, employees and also the servers were nice. There is a lot of room for improvement. read more

We finally tried Drift Benicia and it was really nice. Had excellent customer service helping my kiddo out, means a lot of us. The prosciutto focaccia Pizza was really delicious. read more

Fiirst time here on drift! I wanted to try there Pizza but they don't serve it until 11 and we got there at 10 but it's ok because I love love the Avocado toast and the dough! Mind they make there own dough is a plus! It's very good. I was skeptical to buy avocado toast because I have avocado and a toast at home hahahah but this I won't be able to make at home because the bread was way better than the one I have at home. The drinks; its ok I would say they can make something better than this one. It's not bad but there's nothing special on it. My friend like the coffee though. I got avocado toast 11/10 blue milk tea 6/10 read more

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Super friendly owner - very helpful going through the menu and working out recommendations based on my taste! Such a cute vibe inside - avocado toast was delicious and so was the tea! read more

What a nice little spot for a little morning coffee! I met up with a longtime girlfriend this morning. I had the avocado toast with bacon and a hot matcha latte, and she had a chorizo and egg croissant with an iced green tea. We ate on the front patio and had a lovely little morning catching up. My toast was delish, as well as the matcha. The owners/employees were so kind, too. read more

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Always excited to try a new place especially in Benicia! My wife and I popped in and had the Prosciutto Slice while we were visiting the Farmers Market. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is nice! Definitely give them a try! read more

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Good coffee that's extremely over priced. They charge $2 for almond milk. I've never seen such a huge charge for a milk alternative. It's usually $.75. My 12oz iced Hazelnut latte was $8.70, which is outrageous if you ask me. Tasted good but won't be back. read more

A warm welcome and the presentation of the simple, warmed pastry and iced matcha was sublime. I needed this today. Such a lovely place to enjoy good food and drinks. I've been in search of a good spinach pastry and they got it so right. Unfortunately, I ate it and drank my perfect matcha before I got a pic. Next time. Will definitely be back. read more