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    Goodthing Coffee

    3.9 (79 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Hokkaido Cheesecake
    Alice C.

    Visited Good Thing Cafe on a Saturday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too crowded compared to other cafes and dessert spots nearby. We got our drinks and dessert in under 10 minutes, which was a huge plus. The space itself is new, clean, and super cute... definitely a nice spot to hang out. We ordered an iced matcha latte, iced latte, and the Hokkaido cheesecake. The drinks were decent, nothing particularly standout, but the cheesecake was SUPER good - fluffy, unique, and honestly the highlight of the visit. It is a bit pricey at $11, but I'd still get it again just for how good it was.

    Maggie W.

    I love pistachio flavored coffee drinks, so when I saw there's a seasonal pistachio einspanner I wanted to come immediately. I like how there are crunchy pistachio bits added on top. The pistachio cream on top is delicious: not too sweet and just the right amount of pistachio flavor. The espresso notes are complemented perfectly with the creamy/nutty flavor. Service was super quick! Less than 5 minute wait for your drink. There's seating inside, but it's a bit cramped and definitely very packed -- so unless you show up early this is very much a grab and go place.

    Strawberry Fields & Hokkaido Cheesecake
    Alisa B.

    I would 100% come back here for the Hokkaido Cheesecake!!! So delicious. Perfectly creamy and rich. Layered so well and the slice is just the right size. I highly recommend. The matcha quality was actually really promising and seemed to be premium quality. Not too milky and the matcha was earthy. The Strawberry Fields was really yummy. The strawberry cold foam was thick and sweet. However, it definitely took away from the matcha. I think I'd just get a regular matcha latter next time! However, the strawberry cold foam is definitely worth a try!!!

    Denise C.

    I love this cafe ..one of the best ever in bay area..Japanese tea cakes ..Japanese cheesecake and strawberry shortcake ..are u sure it's an architect or chef ..from Japan ..I'd love to be back.. Had to get the strawberry cheesecake and Japanese cheesecake ..awesome snack...tea cakes with some watery lemonade ..very fun afternoon in Palo Alto at this cafe

    Espresso Tonic
    Amy K.

    Great coffee, but if you're coming here to get some work done, I wouldn't recommend it. The seating is uncomfortable, and the tables and chairs aren't ideal for working on a laptop. The first floor is better, but it gets busy, so come early if you plan to stay for a while. The drinks are great! definitely try the seasonal pistachio Einspanner, it was so good. It's right in the middle of busy downtown Palo Alto, with lots of food spots and cafes nearby. Highly recommend checking it out! Parking is available all around.

    Iced vanilla latte, iced strawberry kiss
    Pauline T.

    I'm not a coffee expert. At most, I drink Vietnamese coffee a lot so take my review with a grain of salt! My friend and I came in right when they opened at 8, and we were the 2nd and 3rd customers to order. I got the iced vanilla latte. The shop was cute and had a good amount of seating, with an upstairs seating area too. This would be a cute spot to study at, but by the time we left around 8:30 on a Wednesday, all of the downstairs seating and most of the upstairs seating was already taken by people working. We waited about 15 minutes for our drinks which surprised me but I didn't mind waiting. However if you're in a rush in the morning I would keep this in mind. My drink was pretty good. I'd say the vanilla flavor was present but not too overpowering. It was just sweet enough. I also was pleasantly surprised that it was not acidic. I find that many places that use arabica beans often are way too sour/acidic for me, but I was really surprised that this didn't leave that aftertaste in my mouth. For that reason, I would come back if I'm in the area and need a pick me up!

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    Tian Q.

    I had 3 lattes here in one afternoon... multiple times. Lattes: MUST get the einspanners or urban angel (their einspanner with matcha latte instead of espresso base) Desserts: Hit or miss. Good Japanese cheesecakes. Other daily pastries are often too dry. Ambiance: - Downstairs above average, well-lit and not too crammy in some sections - Upstairs feels like a dingy fallout shelter loft Instagram: TianTianEats

    Pistachio Einspänner, Tiramisu Cheesecake, an Strawberry Kiss
    Allister D.

    This is a very unique coffee shop and definitely a must try. I came here with a co worker the other day during the morning time. On the menu, they have your typical everyday coffee beverages: Latte, espresso, cappuccino, cortado, etc. they also have single origin drips from South America which is always an excellent choice. Then they have their specialty craft drinks which is matcha, strawberry kiss, and the highly popular, pistachio einspanner. I ordered their tiramisu cheesecake which was fluffy and light. It wasn't dense nor was it super sweet. It was good but seemed to lose its taste towards the back end of the slice which didn't taste like tiramisu or cheesecake. It got chaulky and lost its flavor. Their pistachio Einspänner is delicious and an excellent drink all around. It's a Viennese inspired espresso drink which has a thick scoop of whipped cream. This coffee drink is a must and tastes amazing. It's rich, thick, and creamy. I like this place a lot of but the prices are super high with about $7-$8 for a regular espresso coffee drink and $10 for a specialty craft drink. It's in downtown Palo Alto which is probably why but it's a lot. The barista was by herself at the bar so she took a long time taking orders and having to make the coffee drinks. They need more help here to make things more efficient. Expect a bit of time to receive your coffee. There isn't much seating inside the shop so outside is a good option. I'll be back for their pistachio Einspänner!

    Strawberry fields
    Elaine G.

    I am obsessed with their Urban Angel (pistacio cream top matcha) and their strawberry fields (matcha with strawberry cream top). I just love a good matcha :) The cream perfectly compliments the matcha. I am not the biggest pistachio fan, but I'll make an exception for this drink. Their drinks are on the smaller side for the price. I wish they had bigger options. They also sell pastries/cakes, which are also very good and light. Place gets busy, but there are seats available inside as well as outside.

    Esther C.

    went on a friday morning. nice spot overall, they've got wifi and plenty of seating (first floor, second floor, plus outdoor), so good for hanging out or getting some work done. just had an iced americano; pretty solid, strong and clean. would come back again, especially to try their cakes next time.

    Pistachio Einspanner Matcha Einspanner
    Kat L.

    This is my second time at Goodthing! First time I got a drip coffee of the Finca Milan which was delicious. Today I got the Pistachio Einspanner with oat milk and omg so good. The flavor of the coffee and the pistachio cream top paired so well together. The little bits of pistachio on top were a delight. Would definitely come back again!

    strawberry field and pistachio einspanner
    Char V.

    came around 2:30pm on a saturday and it was PACKED!! was confused at first as there seemed to be 2 lines (1 to order and 1 for samples? not sure) in a cramped space. difficult to find seating both indoor and outdoor; was frustrating as most of the seats were occupied by people on their laptops/had been there for a while already. the interior decor and cream/blue color scheme were very cool though; i like the minimal decor and paper lanterns. the menu board was very simple with no ingredient info or if it was a matcha/coffee, so i checked the website for more info and there wasn't much on there either. as someone who likes to plan their order beforehand, it was felt time-consuming having to ask the cashier what each drink contained. at the time we went, they only had the hokkaido cheesecake, 2 roll cakes, and just ran out of the strawberry chiffon cake. strawberry field (6.5/10): the matcha is very subtle, not strong enough. honestly the cream top is what made this drink so good visually and in terms of flavor (leans more dessert matcha than purist-matcha). it didn't have a weird dairy aftertaste, and was sweet and creamy. the cream top was so smooth and fluffy with the freeze dried strawberries as a cute topper. the wooden spoon on top was much appreciated, it helped mix the cream top into the match later on. the presentation was beautiful!! hokkaido cheesecake (7.5/10): looks very simple and monochromatic, but i liked this a lot more than i thought! the flavor reminds me of filipino mamon and yema, mixed with a light and fluffy japanese cheesecake. the presentation and care the worker took to put this in its box was nice too. if i were in the area, i would come back more for their cakes. matcha is definitely is more of a dessert drink than somewhere to get a strong, purer matcha. my top suggestion is to have the menu/hours available on the website (or even instagram).

    Kevin P.

    Overrated. Aesthetically, this is a very "niche" type of cafe with seating room and very hipster. Located in the heart of Palo Alto, it's near everything. The prices for all their coffees are around $10 and it is so bland. The matcha used is definitely of lower grade and the Hokkaido cheesecake is from local market.

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    Mademoiselle Colette

    3.9(320 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I've been to this spot a handful of times and they've never let me down. I had an appointment in…read moretown and figured I needed a little pick-me-up. Now, I'm usually not a coffee drinker, but a friend of mine out here is slowly getting me into it... or maybe she's just using me to feed her caffeine habit lol. Either way, I'm starting to enjoy it more. I grabbed a vanilla latte and a raspberry charlotte and man, both hit the mark and the spot before I headed out. The store is always so classy, beautifully decorated, and the pastry presentation is next-level. It's the kind of display that makes you want to order one of everything just because it looks that good. The seating area inside is small, so if you don't lock a seat you'll either be outside at the front tables or grabbing it to go. The hospitality here is always amazing -- super attentive, courteous, and genuinely kind. Only thing to note is the parking. It's street parking, so keep your head on a swivel when pulling in or out. All in all, this place continues to deliver.

    I heard great things about this place but for us it was not as much our taste. We always get an…read morealmond croissant and this one wasn't as flaky and fresh tasting. It tasted not dense instead of a fluffy fresh croissant. It may be a personal preference though. We also got the kouign amann that I usually really like but this place didn't have the sugary coating or the flakiness either. The workers there were friendly and there was no line at 9:30am on Saturday. The restroom is a no go though. Very small and very not clean.

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    Marvel Cake

    3.8(167 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    This cute shop is located in downtown Palo Alto and has such a chic vibe. You'll find tons of…read moreartisanal baked goods and desserts, and the ambiance felt straight out of the Victorian era. Everything was beautifully presented. The workers were friendly too! Their items were a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality. Their spiral croissants were so much better than Fancy Flavors. It was flaky, buttery, and filled with delicious pistachio cream. This spot is especially great for more traditional flavors. The Anton Hokkaido Milk Crepe Cake wasn't overly sweet and the cream was light and fluffy. It was perfectly up to my standards when it comes to sweetness. I'd definitely come back again even if I'm willing to hurt my wallet because the sweets are just too hard to resist.

    Beautiful desserts, very sweet, however, the service could have been better for the price tag we…read morepaid. My family and I stopped by Marvel Cake during Mother's Day for a sweet treat on Sunday. This location is in the strip of Downtown Palo Alto and has limited parking (similar to the rest of the stores there, there is a lot of parking, and you will need to get lucky). My mom does like the Marvel Cake in their first location, so we swung by here to try this one out! Location-wise, this is a smaller shop than the original one in West San Jose with limited seating inside. I would say it's not work from home friendly however, I did see a college student next to me on her laptop so maybe I am incorrect here! The interior is nice and light, matching the elegance of the desserts. We ordered three items on the menu: the pillow cake, the bisou, and the blueberry lavender roll. Here are some thoughts: * Pillowcase cake: It may seem like this would be a fluffy cake due to the nature of its shape, but it is a gelatinous Jell-O cake with fruit jam. It was not bad, and tasted refreshing and light. I didn't know if I liked it at first, but ultimately I did come back for seconds and thirds, so this is approved. * Blueberry lavender roll cake: This was not at all what we were expecting. I did not taste any lavender, nor did it have a strong blueberry flavor. I think what threw our party off was the layer of gelatin that surrounded the cake. Texturally, we were not a big fan. * Bisou: This one was our favorite one. I appreciated the nutty crust in the bottom layer of the cake, while the filling was soft and bouncy. It is very sweet, however, but overall, I really enjoyed this one and feel like it would go great with a cup of coffee. What made the experience here a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 was the service we got. We weren't greeted when we came in, which, to be fair, is totally fine, maybe they were busy. However, the person helping us stared at us the whole time and did not really communicate well with us. When I tried to order the cakes for my family, they looked bothered that we were there, and I was not sure if they understood what pastries I was ordering because they did not repeat it back to us at all or confirm anything. When I did place the order, they slowly grabbed the plates and looked visually confused, which again, if they wanted to, I could have repeated it back to them. After they gathered everything, they put it in front of us and rang me up. The whole time, they did not say a word to me at all. Did not reconfirm anything, did not acknowledge we were there, did not say thank you. It was a bit strange, and I had to check with my family if it was me or if that was a really weird experience (it wasn't me).

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    Oklava Cafe - Chocolate Baklava w/ pistachios ($4 each) & Diyarbakir Burma w/ pistachios ($5)

    Oklava Cafe

    4.4(283 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I'm adding photos from our different visits. Oklava feels like a neighbor's home to us--warm,…read morewelcoming, and sincere every time we come. Our absolute favorite is the profiterole. Finding that authentic Turkish taste here truly makes us so happy--it's exactly what we miss and love. What also makes this place special is the team. There are two staff members we see regularly, and they are incredibly attentive and detail-oriented. They provide such high-quality service, even on very busy days. The coffees they make are delicious, and I've noticed how they take care of guests so thoughtfully--sometimes even right at your table. Huge applause to both of them--they're doing an amazing job!

    Today my boyfriend and I visited your café in Palo Alto. Unfortunately, we ended up leaving without…read moredrinking a single sip. His coffee arrived cold. My matcha latte looked like the matcha had never been properly whisked--there were visible clumps throughout the drink. We showed both drinks to a girl from the staff who was walking around the café. She acknowledged the issue, said they were busy, and told us someone would help us shortly. No one ever did. After waiting and being completely ignored, we got up and left. It was an unnecessarily unpleasant and dismissive experience. A bit more professionalism and follow-through would go a long way. Otherwise, you're welcome to keep things as amateur as they were today--since we won't be coming back anyway!!!

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    Maruwu Seicha - Matcha and hokkaido cheese tart

    Maruwu Seicha

    4.1(754 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    I recommend: Large +$1…read moreHot Ube Matcha Latte, half sweet, Hokkaido Whole Milk Ube part is concentrated at the bottom, so definitely stir to mix the flavor throughout. Order at the tablet all the way to the left of the Cafe :)

    I come here many times because I love the matcha soft serve. However the last couple visit have…read moregotten progressively worse!!! You pay about 8 dollars for a drink or soft serve, and if you ask for light ice they still pack it with ice and honestly you get hardly any drink, secondly lately the lady that made my cone the last few times likes to do a big circle and leave a big hole in the soft serve which also now leaves you with less / hardly any ice cream for your money. Most importantly I had the worst customer service from her this last visit. It was so bad another lady waiting for her items asked for her name and told her the same things I was saying. I have to say the day I went in, the young lady working the register was very sweet and helpful. Hats off to her for knowing what customer service is. Most importantly, the older lady working drinks and the soft serve machine about 1:30 ish ( name might be vaung? Didn't hear after when I walked away) today was rude as all can be and so unprofessional!!! Her alone makes me not want to go back. I ordered 2 drinks and a soft serve. My order was called out. when I went to retrieve it, It was missing the soft serve and the one drink didn't have the soft serve in it either. I told her my order is missing two things and she yells out this is order 2. I said it's wrong and she pushes the drinks towards me. I explained again what's wrong and she proceeded to help someone else. Comes back and says this is your order. I pull out my receipt and say there's no soft serve cone or soft serve in the drink, and may I please have a bag for the drinks. She goes to make my cone finally, gives me my cone and again I have to say there's no soft serve in the drink. She looks at the drink like I'm lying and then inspected the drink to see if there was any. smh ... literally looks at the drink and starts shaking it to see if there's any. Then finally does go to take care of it. She comes back with it. I asked for a bag again and then she says I need to charge you. Mind you, i'm holding the cone in one hand and the two drinks in my other arm against my chest . Whether or not you're supposed to charge is beyond the point it's the fact that she never apologized. It took more than once to get this right and then you're gonna make me go pay for a bag separately when my hands are full with two drinks and an ice cream cone on top of it. It was the way she handled it all. She was rude!!!! On top of it, then another lady actually proceeded to complain about her because she was rude to her as well, and she laughed at us, like it was okay for her to be rude or whatever we're saying was a joke. Worst customer service I've ever had in there and I felt this is something that should be mentioned. on top of it lastly she left a nice big hole in the middle of my cone so I barely got any ice cream. Might not care because I'm just one person, but they just lost a customer. Maybe two from what I saw today. Do better!! With all the other business around if someone is choosing to come in to your establishment, they should not be treated rude. Looking at some of the other reviews as well, I see the ice thing and bag thing has been repeated. If you know someone's order multiple things and you see they are alone. Maybe ask will you need a bag before hand. Not when they have everything handed to them and then say I need to charge you. I tried to call the management to bring this to them first and there's no answer on the phone or the email I sent over. Maybe they don't care either.

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