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    Goodthing Coffee

    4.1 (323 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Pistachio Einspanner
    Amy K.

    Pistachio Einspanner? No questions asked, just order it when you see it on the menu! It is SO good! I love that they actually put pistachio nuts on top too. Really enjoyed every sip! This location has cute outdoor seating in the back, plus a small indoor seating area that's good for chatting or getting some work done for a short period of time. I've been to the Palo Alto location too, but I personally like the taste at the Burlingame location better! Palo Alto definitely has way more seating though.

    Urban Angel
    Sharon S.

    My sister-in-law suggested a matcha 'dessert' after lunch one afternoon. She and her girls know the best coffee, matcha and sweets places around. I had never even heard of Goodthing Coffee until she mentioned it. She recommended the Urban Angel so I followed her lead and ordered the same. The menu didn't provide much detail on what exactly the drinks consisted of so be sure to ask if you have any allergies. The Urban Angel arrived with crushed pistachios sprinkled on top of some creamy sweet concoction. We were given spoons to eat up the top before sipping the matcha underneath. The drink was delectable but a bit rich and heavy. It was good, would've been better if I wasn't so full from lunch. I also don't know if I'd regularly pay $9.50 for a drink.

    Pistachio latte
    Vanaja U.

    I got the strawberry matcha, while the strawberry cream top was actually good the matcha was underwhelming and tasted mostly like milk. The pistachio latte was pretty good. We also tried the Hokkaido cake and it was pretty good! Would recommend trying this out. Warning: Wobbly tables outside! The folks next to me spilled all three drinks. The table I was sitting at also was also like this and fortunately we were cautious about it. It seems to be a common and known unresolved issue.

    Allister D.

    I came last week and ordered an espresso. I love how they served it neatly in this wooden tray along with a small glass of sparkling water to cleanse the palate. It's the proper way and I appreciate it because most coffee shops do not offer the sparkling water with espressos. We need to bring this practice back! I like this location and will definitely come back again!

    Hokkaido cheesecake divine!
    Cat N.

    This place continues to be so amazing! We went today and we got their new drink. Well I don't know how new it is, but it was new to us the strawberry fields and it tasted so good. We also got the Walnut chocolate chip cookie. It was OK but to me it was a bit thick like a hockey puck and sort of savory, but maybe it's because they used a wheat flour. I don't know, but it wasn't my favorite but I still enjoyed it. The service is always so nice and the ambience is impeccable. I just love this place. I wish they had more seating, but then it might lose its charm.

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    Jessie S.

    This is a very cute, trendy spot! The shop was clean and well lit. There is not too much seating inside or outside the shop, so it might be tough to find a place to sit on busier days. My iced vanilla latte was very good. I only had one size option for my latte and I wish I could order a bigger one because it was so good!

    Iced Matcha Latte with Oatmilk - I didnt know it doesnt have sweetness so you may have to ask!
    Stacey I.

    GoodThing is a cute coffee shop to try crafted cafe drinks. I love trying their specialty drinks - Pistachio Einspanner is my favorite. COFFEE: 8/10 SERVICE: 8/10 AMBIANCE: 9/10 COFFEE/MATCHA: 8/10 I can definitely see why their Pistachio Einspanner is one of their signature drinks. The pistachio cream was rich and flavorful without being too sweet, and the presentation was beautiful. My only reason for giving it an 8/10 is that the drink leaned a little more toward the creamy side than the espresso, but it was still enjoyable and something I'd recommend trying. I've tried their matcha and honestly thought it was great quality!! I noticed they sell Rocky Matcha, so I wonder if this is the matcha they use as well? If you are not a fan of just matcha and milk, I recommend you ask for a sweetener to add. SERVICE: 8/10 Service is pretty straightforward, and my order came out in a reasonable amount of time. Interactions with staff were pretty quick, but everything ran smoothly. AMBIANCE: 9/10 This coffee shop is minimal, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. It has a cozy modern vibe with thoughtful decor that makes it feel like a great place to slow down, catch up with friends, or enjoy a quiet morning. They also have a nice outdoor patio if you prefer sitting outside. Seating inside is limited. Overall, I'd definitely come back. While the drinks are a bit on the pricier side, the unique menu and inviting atmosphere make it a fun spot to visit, especially if you're looking to try something different from your usual coffee order. On my next visit, I will definitely need to try more of the desserts that they also sell.

    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. The space inside is pretty small and once it gets busy, it would be pretty hard to find seating inside or outside. Service was quick.

    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!

    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. 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.

    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!

    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!

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    Ceré Tea - Black Sesame Matcha Einspanner (oatmilk, 50% sweetness)

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    4.5(171 reviews)
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    I was eating next door on a Sunday afternoon and saw lots of people going in and coming out with…read moredelicious looking matcha drinks. I watched their reactions when taking the first sip, it was a lot of head nodding and thumbs upping to their friends so I felt like I had to go in and try for myself. Went in and ordered an earl gray matcha and my partner ordered a passion mango tea w boba. The matcha & the passion fruit was so good! The boba was chewy and sweet. I would definitely recommend coming and trying! I really wanted to try their strawberry matcha but I'm always so skeptical (I have trust issues w bad strawb matchas) but the earl gray was good, so maybe I'll try next visit. The interior was nice, menu was straight forward on the wall and on the check out table -- only thing is the description of the drinks weren't shown on the menus until you're on the self check out kiosk. I was curious about the sunny side up matcha thinking it was made with real egg yolk (which I thought kinda weird?) but the kiosk said that it was mango. You didn't really talk to staff at all & the drinks came out pretty fast! Would come back again.

    I'll round up because I want this place to do well. This was my second time coming here. The first…read moretime, my husband ordered a hojicha einspanner. The second time, I ordered a matcha einspanner, and he got the hojicha einspanner again. Maybe I'm just not too familiar with how to drink einspanners, but the cream pretty much sat on top of the drink. At first, I was mostly just drinking the matcha, which was fine because it was flavorful and seemed to be good quality. Once I got toward the end of the drink, that's when I started tasting the cream. The cream was a little too thick for my liking and left a film-like texture in my mouth, which I didn't love. Since I enjoyed the overall flavor of the drink, I'll give it a 4! The ambiance is cute, and the service was easy. You just order from a kiosk, and they call your name once your drink is ready. The first time I went was on a weekend, and the line was out the door. This time, I went on a weekday, and it was pretty empty. If you're looking for a sweet, caffeinated drink as a pick-me-up, I'd recommend trying it at least once.

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    Sama Coffee Shop - Rose Cardamom Honey Burma

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    4.1(455 reviews)
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    Sama Coffee Shop in San Mateo understands that a café can be more than a place to consume coffee;…read moreit can be an exercise in atmosphere and appetite. The room is quietly elegant, its Middle Eastern influences expressed through considered décor rather than theatrical excess. There is an appealing sense of decorum here; a place designed to encourage lingering rather than turnover. The coffee is similarly assured. Turkish coffee possesses the requisite depth and bitterness, while the rose-cardamom-honey latte introduces floral sweetness and spice with admirable restraint. The pastries and sweets--particularly the baklava and kunafeh--provide a luxurious counterpoint without descending entirely into confectionery excess. At roughly $10-$20 per person, Sama occupies a sensible price point for an experience that feels considerably more considered than the average neighborhood coffee shop. Sama is, ultimately, a café with a point of view and that is increasingly rare. The service was designed to provide you with a feeling that you're like a beloved family member. Eager to answer all questions asked and make you feel like you're at home.

    We stopped by Sama Coffee Shop for a coffee and a quick dessert while we were in the area. It's a…read morecharming Turkish-style café with a nice selection of coffee drinks, creative lattes, teas, pastries, and desserts. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a good place to sit for a bit and enjoy a drink and something sweet. Overall, I would say our experience was fine. The coffee and dessert were good, but nothing really stood out enough that I would make a special trip from the South Bay to San Mateo just to come here. That said, if you're already in the area and looking for a casual coffee spot with some Turkish-inspired treats and a relaxed atmosphere, it's definitely worth stopping by.

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    Backhaus - Burlingame - Pragel -- loved it.

    Backhaus - Burlingame

    4.4(291 reviews)
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    I recently had some pastries and bread from Backhaus delivered to me via 4 hour express air mail…read more Also known as my wife flying some back for me on a recent business trip to Burlingame. I can't really say anything about the atmosphere or service since I didn't physically visit this store. What I can say, though, is that Backhaus serves some stellar baked goods from everything I was able to try. Kouign Amann ($6) - This pastry has a nice tighter brioche-like crumb, clearly constructed without trying to be a croissant like so many other bakeries. There's an excellent thin sugar glaze melted on the bottom. It almost shatters like glass and is not too sweet. Sugar soaks into a pocket on the interior, creating a sweet, soft, almost pudding-like texture. (5/5) Almond Croissant ($7.75) - Really open lamination, airy and chewy. Cut in half and slathered with a dark brown colored almond frangipane. It's by far the darkest rendition I've seen and seems to have higher moisture content than most, so it soaks into the croissant, creating a soggy texture. It's also not strongly almond in flavor for some reason. The sliced almond on top powers the pastry far more than the filling. The croissant is good but definitely not my favorite. (4/5) Croissant Loaf ($22) - At first I thought this croissant loaf was really expensive, but I think it's well worth the price. Firstly, it's quite long. I didn't measure it, but I'd guess it's baked in one of the larger pullman loaf pans, probably at least 16 inches. The interior, while not having as large honeycomb air pockets as a normal croissant, still flake apart easily into layers. The loaf is compressed a bit from being baked in the pan, rather than having the freedom to openly rise. It's deliciously buttery inside, while the exterior is a dark golden brown that flakes apart. Unfortunately they bag the loaf up, so the exterior flakiness softens due to the moisture trapped in the plastic. It's still an excellent croissant loaf and it works wonderfully in sandwiches, as French Toast, and eaten just by itself. (5/5) I wish Backhaus had been open back when I lived in the Bay. I will definitely visit in person next time I fly down.

    Wow what a find! We arrived and the line was out the door 15 min after they opened (a good sign)…read more All of their pastries looked so good, we asked the woman working which were top sellers and she recommended any croissant or scone. We chose the blueberry oatmeal scone, which was delicious, tasted almost like a cookie. Also got the raspberry coffee cake which was not my favorite as the raspberry was pretty strong and overshadowed the coffee cake. Finally got the breakfast sandwich which was my favorite item. To drink we all got cardamom lattes, hot. For some reason the drinks came out extremely hot, like I couldn't even pick up my mug without burning my fingers. After it cooled down for 10 minutes, it was really good but perhaps the baristas need to adjust their milk frothing temperature? The space is really cool, they have an upstairs section and if you sit by the window you get a nice view of the outside. They do not have outlets, so it's not designed to sit at all day and study.

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