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    Goodthing Coffee

    4.1 (312 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Andra S.

    Ok, the matcha on its own at Good Thing isn't the tastiest thing for my palate. But the urban angel with the pistachio cream is insaaaaannnneeee!!!! My go-to dessert matcha. Their strawberry matcha is also solid, but the pistachio takes the cake for me. Workers are also so sweet! And they make insane sweet bites (I think in-house??) 10/10!

    urban angel, hokkaido cheesecake
    Michelle Z.

    AMAZING cheesecake & pistachio matcha. The urban angel was perfect sweetness if you sip without a straw (using a straw gets more matcha, which is unsweetened at the bottom). The cream top is so good and has a super strong pistachio flavor. Would highly recommend the cheesecake too -- it's super light and creamy at the same time because it has multiple layers. The texture is perfect and one slice is a great size for sharing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space inside is pretty small and once it gets busy, it would be pretty hard to find seating inside or outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick.

    black sesame hojicha
    Minh-Chau D.

    I really like their hokkaido cheesecake but I find the drinks underwhelming, especially for the price. Urban Angel: Pistachio cream and matcha tasted good on their own, but when you mix them together, they magically cancel each other out and taste like nothing. Black Sesame Hojicha: Vlack sesame was very strong, could not taste the hojicha. Guihua Oat Latte with Matcha: Almost there but still underwhelming; couldn't taste the matcha too much as it was overpowered by the oat milk. Guihua taste was also pretty mellow. Cere tea has a better osmanthus matcha in my opinion.

    Guihua Oat Latte
    Kaho L.

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

    Tiramisu and strawberry cake
    Vanessa W.

    Tried Goodthing Coffee and it was better than expected! I got the Urban Angel, and the pistachio cream topping was so good I honestly wish there had been more of it. The matcha was a bit lighter than I usually prefer, but still smooth and easy to sip alongside a cake. I initially thought the $12 tiramisu slice looked small, but it turned out to be pretty tasty and the perfect snack-sized treat that's just enough to satisfy without overdoing it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when in the neighborhood, especially to explore more of their drinks and cakes!

    Pistachio einspanner
    Diana C.

    Coffee and Hokkaido cheesecake were the highlights here! Loved how solid the pistachio einspanner was, and the guihua oat milk latte was also stellar.

    Crystalin B.

    I love the vibe of this place! The music was so good (early 2000s R&B in the morning? Yes please) and the whole shop smelled amazing from all the sweet treats they had. I didn't get to try any of it this time because I was saving my appetite for lunch, but I'll definitely be back for them. We came around 9 AM on a Saturday and were greeted right away. Our drinks also came out really quickly. I ordered the matcha latte which was decent and my husband got the pistachio einspanner - that one was fire. There's some seating inside, plus a little area in the back that's super cute and quaint. Overall, it's a really solid coffee spot with immaculate vibes. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Pistachio esp
    Sunnie M.

    So glad we decided to try good thing coffee! The pistachio esp was absolutely delicious but $9 is a bit steep. Our order came out fast on a busy Sat afternoon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cafe itself was a bit small and cramped but it looked like there might have been some seating outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Gui Hua Oat Latte
    Christine T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really liked this cute cafe - it's located in the Downtown Burlingame area, so parking might be challenging, but there's a lot of public parking lots available with a short walk away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a limited number of seats inside, but they also have a small outdoor patio as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to hang out and chill if you're able to grab a seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the cozy vibes and fun drinks that they have![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Strawberry Fields Matcha 9/10

    All I care about here is the matcha, it's REALLY great, super silky and the flavor is great, not too sweet, and not bitter at all. The baristas are always nice & accommodating. I only wish that they had more than 1 size, because it's pretty small, and a lot of ice so it ends up being kinda tiny, and it's $10..... soooo yeah. I'd love for it to be a little more reasonable, like $5-7 for the size, like where it costs other places, so I could feel like I could tip better. And if I had feedback I'd suggest to add another size option, like a large and make THAT one be the $10 option. So sizes would be cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall cute spot though and it's my go to matcha for a little treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Ron P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute coffee shop w great vibes!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The coffee was pretty good too!! Located in downtown burlingame.

    Grace P.

    I am absolutely obsessed with goodthing coffee!! Specially their pistachio cream. It's sweet, thick, and nutty. I have never had anything like goodthing's pistachio cream elsewhere. You have to try either their pistachio einspanner latte or urban angel if you are here. The urban angel is their version of a matcha pistachio einspanner. Service is always great and the staff is super friendly! There's some seating inside the store and outside their patio space. Bathroom available for customers too.

    John I.

    As an eternally caffeinated individual, I'm always looking to scope out new coffee spots. And while I was sad to see Cafe Siete close, I have had very good experiences so far at Goodthing Coffee! Walking in, you're greeted with a welcoming, cozy atmosphere. You'll see people working on laptops, chatting amongst friends, and overall enjoying themselves in the laid back environment. While there isn't a ton of seating inside, there is also a small outdoor seating area for more options if you're looking to spend some time here. I've tried a few different drinks here and have enjoyed them all! Particular favorites of mine have included the Pistachio Einspanner and their matcha latte. But all their drinks are lovingly crafted - balanced, and rich with flavor. They also have a good variety of rotating drip coffees with unique flavor profiles that are usually quite tasty and fun to experiment with as well. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming, and really contribute to the home-y atmosphere. My biggest issue is that the prices can be a bit tough to swallow... up to $10+ for a drip coffee and $7 for a small standard latte is a bit steep (although I suppose to be fair, it's not too far out of bounds from other cafes in the area). Overall, I really enjoy Goodthing and will certainly continue returning for a consistently tasty and well-crafted cup of coffee!

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