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    Equator Coffees

    4.2 (214 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    EQUATOR COFFEES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Monica M.

    I like Equator coffee... I'm happy this location opened. Waiting this past Sunday was rough considering it was Mother's Day morning. They have good quality coffee beans and coffee. The selection of pastries is always a plus. I love the merch offered as well, almost bought a corduroy hat for the hubs. Overall Equator is a coffee spot I've returned to time and time again. It's not a daily occurrence but definitely worth the intermittent times during the year. Nice to go out on a sunny day with the coffee and pastries take a walk and sit by the water out nearby.

    Banana Matcha Cloud
    Iris Y.

    I had a winter seasonal iced coffee here once and it was eh, but the banana matcha cloud was soooooo good. It was more of a banana bread matcha instead of just banana. It's seasonal, but I wish it was year round! Service was fine and the ambiance is okay. The drink was $8 which is unfortunately kind of normal nowadays.

    1/2 hour wait, ridiculous
    Jeff H.

    Updated back to five stars. There was no wait yesterday at 12:30 pm on a Sunday. My food and drinks came out within five minutes. We had two croissants and two drinks $20.50 and anticipated the wait to be around 30 minutes like usual. If you see a crowd of people waiting, walk out and go somewhere else. It won't be fast. The long wait times are due to mismanagement. It is not the workers' fault.

    Oct 2025 special: red velvet latte
    Connie C.

    This Equator has been my staple. While this one doesnt have the views of Golden Gate Bridge, you do get a nice waterfront view of the Bay Trail and plane landings. There are some seating inside and outside. Drinks are generally on point, it could be a hit or miss on the seasonal, but mostly a hit. If you're not in for a giant cup to sip on, try their shakerato, its like an iced cortado. I used to get their lavender latte often, but havent seen that on their menu. For a coffee shop, their matcha isn't too bad. Ive heard great things about their frittata sandwich, have yet to try it. Oh and they have free equator jaguar stickers at the counter!

    Cappuccino
    Shruti Y.

    Equator Coffees continues to prove that coffee can be both art and ritual, especially when it comes with a perfectly poured cappuccino. I ordered a cappuccino (see photo), the latte art deserves its own fan club! And it was as smooth and balanced as ever. A mix of creamy foam, bold espresso, and that signature Equator richness that makes you smile after the first sip. As usual the service was top notch, space was filled with the cutest pups, what a joy!

    Iced Caramelized Banana Latte
    Vicky C.

    Accidentally stumbled across this place on a day out and decided to give it a try. It's a pretty small space and busy but I didn't mind, it was the weekend so I expected it to be a little busy. I ordered the iced caramelized banana latte and it was really good. I'm not sure if all drinks come unsweetened but they have a station of sugar, cream, and syrups so you can adjust it to your liking. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm out here!

    Brown sugar latte
    Danielle R.

    The coffee was pretty good! I like the veggie frittata! The views are really why I like this location. The service was pretty good and will definitely return.

    Juliet G.

    iced vanilla coffee. watered down. don't taste the vanilla. drinking old bean juice not impressed

    Utensil area, dog treats
    Ashley J.

    This was my first time trying Equator Coffee, even though I've heard great things about the chain around the Bay Area--and I think it lived up to the hype! There are a few designated parking spots around the corner, which made things easier given how busy the area gets (especially being so close to the Meta offices). Inside, the space is somewhat limited seating, but that's to be expected at a popular spot like this. I ordered a specialty latte for March 2025 and really enjoyed it--smooth and flavorful. If you ask for light ice (as I always do on chilly days), they won't fill the drink to the top, which felt a little underwhelming. A sweet touch I noticed: they keep dog treats at the counter near the sugar and utensils station, which I thought was super thoughtful for pet parents passing through. Looking forward to coming back to try a pastry or food item next time!

    Matcha latte with strawberry cold foam
    Jasmine W.

    I came here Saturday afternoon, quick order but took forever to get probably like 15 mins not worth it at all! The cold foam with the matcha was good but without the cold foam the matcha was bland highly don't recommend. The avocado toast was a huge disappointment. The staff is very bored like they'd rather be anywhere but there so overall it's a really negative experience. Not a coffee shop happy mood place! Go anywhere else!

    Mocha
    Kyra K.

    I like this Equator! It is a well-known coffee chain in the Bay Area, but one I less frequently visit. My coworker suggested I visit this location. The coffee shop is exactly what you'd expect. I visited Equator Coffees in the late afternoon. Despite it being a weekday, the cafe was packed. A handful of customers chatting outside, working inside, and waiting for their drinks. The shop is spacious and minimalistic, with tables where you can work and hang out. Plus, there is an even more airy and open outdoor seating area. I found service to be average. Not necessarily friendly, but curt and respectful in terms of making drinks. I chose to mobile order one in-advance drink and then got another in-store for my family. It did take a bit longer, and there is a sign saying drink times can vary and be on the later end--as a heads up. Since I had a free reward, I crafted my specialty drink. I had an Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk, Extra Matcha, Habibi Syrup, and Light Ice. If you order light ice, note your drink won't be filled all the way (like my photo). I enjoy their Habibi Latte, so I was curious to try it in matcha, but it clashed, in my opinion. The flavor pairing was too harsh and heavy. Aside from that, the overall drink quality was good, and I wouldn't mind trying something new. I got him a Hot Mocha for my Pop, which he enjoyed. Whether in the area or near the airport, Equator Coffees is a fantastic option for a caffeinated beverage. I look forward to trying their other locations. This one is easy to find on the corner, and there is plenty of free parking in the lot.

    Outside seating
    Lisa T.

    This is an underrated spot if you're looking to study at a coffee shop. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seats with charging outlets at every corner. If you're outside, you can watch the airplanes descend into SFO or take a walk by the peninsula. As for the drinks, I wanted to order their seasonal drink but they ran out of an ingredient. Understandable. I decided to go with an iced matcha latte as my alternative and it wasn't the best matcha latte I've tried. I couldn't really taste the matcha flavor and found the drink to be too milky. Service was average.

    Nicole M.

    Not sure who comes here apart from Facebook employees and guests. I fell into the later category. The are arin but slow but make up for it with friendly staff and petty good coffee. My ham and cheese croissant was greasy, but super flaky and delicious I made a small mess, but was satisfied enough not to mind cleaning it up. They do have some reserved parking in the lot next to it, so if you are furious, you can pop in. They about the park on the shore, so a coffee and a stroll might just be the ticket. They had a black sesame latte on the seasonal menu that sounded intriguing, but it was sold out. Maybe another time. Definitely worth a try if you find yourself nearby

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    Great variety, veggie fritatta sandwich was delicious and quality coffee. Service was friendly and helpful.

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    Good coffee, good food, and good service. but the indoor space is limited. It's close to meta's office and the trail along the bay.

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    Ask the Community - Equator Coffees

    Backhaus - Beautiful morning at this cute yard. My favorite "little dudes"

    Backhaus

    4.4(904 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The bakes here was some of the top ones I have had. I tried a couple of bakeries on my road trip up…read morethe Pacific Northwest and this was one of my favorites! I tried the cheesy twist, morning bun, and the ham and cheese croissant. I am pretty sure I tried other things but I can't remember exactly what but these were the stars. The cheesy twist kind of tasted like there was an Alfredo type sauce along with the cheese. It was delicious. One thing I wish I would have done is ask for it heated because I saw some other people doing that and it looked delicious. The morning bun was so good. It had a beautiful medley of spices that truly brightened your morning. The flavors were so balanced. As for the ham and cheese croissant, the star was the ham. The flavor of the ham reminded me of a thanksgiving ham. It was amazing! Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I regret not getting a full loaf of bread to take home with me.

    Update 4/1/26 - came in yesterday and tried a new item. The passion fruit danish, and omg... I'm…read moreobsessed!!!! It was so dang delicious, I went back today in the hopes it might be there again. Needless to say, I figured the chances were pretty slim!!! No way it would be there. however to my overwhelming happiness it was Don't judge me. had to get a couple!! I even told the kind staff members helping me... PLEASE..... tell the Chef.. to make these a regular. & That all the baked goods are great, but this danish is amazing!!! It's just that good, to me!! The dough is a perfect soft chew, layered almost with just enough butter and sweetness. The passion fruit shines with the perfect tart and zip.... And that marshmallowy meringue on it, is delightful. " You did your thing with this danish Chef" This danish now trumps my go to kouign Amann. By the way. I'm from Hawaii, so it might be one reason this flavor speaks to me, but I'm pretty sure anyone who likes a little tart, bright, perfect sweet will also enjoy it. If not more for me I did get an epi for my friend and a couple other goodies as well. I dropped off two items to a friend who works near and she could not thank me enough and tell me how much she enjoyed her goodies too.

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    Backhaus - Indoor order line

    Indoor order line

    Backhaus - Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Cardamom swirl and Cortado. Pumpkin bread.

    Backhaus - Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

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    Everything croissant w/ cream cheese

    Goodthing Coffee - A Good Morning Thing

    Goodthing Coffee

    4.1(296 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Really liked this cute cafe - it's located in the Downtown Burlingame area, so parking might be…read morechallenging, but there's a lot of public parking lots available with a short walk away. There's a limited number of seats inside, but they also have a small outdoor patio as well. Good place to hang out and chill if you're able to grab a seat. I ordered the Gui Hua Oat Latte, since that sounded pretty unique. There was other drinks that I was interested in trying like some of the matcha drinks, but I rarely see an osmanthus-inspired drink at coffee shops. It is made already with oat milk, so I didn't have to ask for any milk substitutions. I thought it was pretty good in terms of a latte, however, I wish the osmanthus flavor was a little stronger. The barista mentioned that the latte would have more of a floral taste, but it felt pretty faint. Cost was pretty similar to other coffee shops in the area, since it was $8-9 for my drink with oat milk already included. Other than that, would come back if I'm ever back in the area. I like the cozy vibes and fun drinks that they have!

    1st time trying this unique cafe in Burlingame. Had a delicious Guihua Oat Latte (osmanthus tea…read moresyrup) which you can get hot or iced and with coffee or matcha. Contemporary interior with only some seating in the front, but they also have a back patio with more seating. Very clean bathroom which is always a plus. Good amount of metered parking nearby and around the corner. Would definitely stop by again to try more of their contemporary drinks.

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    Goodthing Coffee - Inside Seating

    Inside Seating

    Goodthing Coffee - Single Origin To Go

    Single Origin To Go

    Goodthing Coffee - Back patio.

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    Back patio.

    Kaizen & Coffee - Iced ube latte

    Kaizen & Coffee

    4.5(688 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    No shame in declaring Kaizen as my favorite coffee shop in the Bay Area!…read more Kaizen is a coffee shop located blocks away from the Hillsdale shopping center. It does not have a dedicated parking lot, so be sure to grab the first street parking slot you see! It's a modern, small shop with some seating options (if you come early enough, you will be able to get something!) My usual here is typically a black sesame latte and I will say, probably the best one you can get in the Bay Area. It's toasty, nutty, but not over powering. I have been having a hard time finding a comparable contender. Besides that their vanilla latte is delicious and bright. For me their miso is a bit salty but that might be a preference. They also have some amazing selections of pastries you can get. I always get something new while I'm here, most recently, I got a pork floss croissant but I did enjoy the ube croissant when they still carried it. Their baristas are always very kind, and are willing to help. Despite coming in some busy times, I always get my drink in a reasonable time. I will continue to rave about this spot to my friends! It's a gem. :)

    I'm glad I got to try this place but it's def not my style both in terms of drinks and ambience…read more Came on Sunday AM and waited in the line. Kinda went quickly but the place is so small that we were sure where we were going to take drinks and food. We managed to snag a table that was just leaving so that was good! I got the black sesame latte as I love black sesame but in coffee was just not my thing. I did get it iced so maybe it would've been better hot? Just tasted like a thick mush that I had to stir and whenever I took a sip, was extremely grainy, For the price, the quantity was much less than I was expecting, since they served it in a tall and narrow glass. Person I was with got the mocha and one of the toast items but no comments on either.

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    Kaizen & Coffee - Tees and Coffee

    Tees and Coffee

    Kaizen & Coffee - Recommended per our barista. This Coco Hazelnut Croissant, which is winning!

    Recommended per our barista. This Coco Hazelnut Croissant, which is winning!

    Kaizen & Coffee - Chocolate hazelnut crossiant

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    Chocolate hazelnut crossiant

    Three Bees Coffee House

    Three Bees Coffee House

    4.3(387 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    First time here;…read more The dark coffee is smooth and not bitter. The chocolate croissant is buttery and nice chocolate is rich.

    I can't seem to stay away from Three Bees. I started working hybrid remote last year and have been…read morespending more time downtown. While it's nice to explore new spots, I keep returning here as a reliable favorite. The owner has been incredibly kind every time we've interacted. I remember he had used the simple tactic of calling me by my name (whether he'd remembered or I wore a name tag from work), which was such a nice personal touch the first few times I'd come in. It's nice whenever we see him around, and the rest of the staff are also friendly and chat with my partner and I whenever we stop in. You can tell it's a favorite spot for many more in the community as there is always someone sitting reading a newspaper, and a group chatting at a table (or folk like myself who talk to others in line or at the counter). There's never a real wait for the order to come out but I always pause to enjoy the music and have to find whatever song was playing. I also deeply admire the rotating art on the walls (perhaps from local artists?). It is always a peaceful energy with authentic community that you won't find at any chain nearby. The menu itself is impressive between food and drinks with everything being very reasonably priced. I love getting an iced latte and also indulging in a gluten free treat every now and then. It is 100% worth it to come stop by, grab some fuel and support this wonderful business. Maybe you'll become a regular too.

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    Three Bees Coffee House - Italian coffee beans sold here!

    Italian coffee beans sold here!

    Three Bees Coffee House - Cappuccino with a fantastic smile!

    Cappuccino with a fantastic smile!

    Three Bees Coffee House - A happy double cappuccino

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    A happy double cappuccino

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