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4.2 (972 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Good for working
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Jillian Maree B.

We stopped by this coffee shop in Downtown Pleasanton and had a really nice experience. There is street parking and a parking lot nearby, although we couldn't find the parking lot. Luckily, we were able to find street parking near a ballet shop, which worked out perfectly. The barista was friendly, and our drinks were made pretty quickly. I decided to try one of their seasonal drinks, a sweet maple drink, and it was delicious! I do wish I had mixed it more because most of the flavor seemed to settle toward the bottom, but overall, I really enjoyed it. My partner got the Brown Sugar Shaken, which he enjoyed. It wasn't too strong and had a nice, balanced flavor. The shop itself is also very clean, chill, and has a great atmosphere for studying or getting some work done. Definitely a spot I'd stop by again!

Risha S.

I would come back for the space, as it has an ample amount of seating with a vibe that's perfect for getting some work done. I got the brown sugar shaken drink, and I thought it had a little too much cinnamon. I would still be open to trying another drink from here though.

Nicole M.

My first experience here honestly wasn't the best. The person at the register didn't seem very interested in helping, and I wasn't asked whether my order was for here or to-go, it was automatically made to-go, which made the experience feel a little uninviting. I decided to give it another try, and I'm really glad I did because my second experience was completely different. The coffee was great, the staff was much more helpful and welcoming, and they actually asked whether my order was for here or to-go and made recommendations. They also helped me with the Wi-Fi and password, and I really appreciated that staff checked in at my table to see if I needed anything. The space itself is great for working remotely or getting some work done. Once you know where to pick up your drinks and how everything works, it's much easier to navigate. If my first experience had been more like my second, I would have walked away with a completely different impression. I'm glad I gave this place another chance because the most recent experience was genuinely great.

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Shailesh M.

Super nice and cozy coffee / hangout place in the heart of the Pleasanton downtown with a great ambience. We have been here multiple times and always have nice time with kids and they have some amazing chocolate cupcakes. This time we tried the seasonal cold pumpkin spice latte and it was quite fresh and great coffee flavor. Some days they have standup scene on going in the other hallway, so must visit during that time!!

Croissant
Vaibhav R.

We've been to Inklings Coffee in Pleasanton twice now and it's a great place for a cup of coffee and some quick bites. We've mostly been there on weekends and it can be a bit packed at times. We got the lavender oat milk latte, which was great, and some croissants as well, which were decent. Finding seating on a Sunday can be a bit challenging, but overall the cafe has a great vibe and it sits right in the heart of downtown Pleasanton.

Alyssa D.

I've bookmarked this place for a while! Really loved the interior of the cafe, especially the vault. However, service-wise, it's lacking the same warmth that the place provided. Also, the special menu items didn't have their prices listed, but since the regular menu items were very reasonably priced, I thought the special menu probably was just slightly higher. I ordered a Cookie Butter Latte and a cappuccino, paid in cash with a $20, tipped $2 and had $3 and some coins left. Didn't really think about it until we've left - Cappuccino was $4.25, meaning that the Cookie Butter Latte was a $10 drink. Apologies but personally, it didn't taste like a $10 drink. Probably won't go all the way there again.

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Marielle T.

I came here mainly for studying, but I was very happy that I found this place. The inside has a nice cozy feel, yet still has plenty of space for people to sit and work. It's also a bit whimsical in there and the staff were welcoming. For drinks and food menu, they have plenty to offer, but I decided to go with a seasonal special and a flat bread. The coffee was good and the flatbread was worth the wait! Overall, great place to come visit if you haven't been to Pleasanton yet. It's in the middle of downtown :)

The back room with a stage
Brian V.

Coffee shop located in the heart of Downtown Pleasanton. I'm not sure this place took over another business at some point because the space is really large. It also has an old-timey study or library or at least a literary vibe to this place. There's multiple rooms, including a stage in the back room. I think they have events here. Service is friendly and they have classic drinks as well as some festive ones. I was here on St. Patrick's Day so I got something festive even though it was overly sugary lol. I ordered the Lucky Charms White Mocha. It was tasty, but definitely a drink I wouldn't be able to order on the regular. I was able to set up my computer and one of the side rooms and get some work done. This place seems to be a very popular place for studying and doing some work. Just a great place in a great area. They have a large lot and there's also plenty of street parking in the area, especially during the day.

Pumpkin Latte
Lizette L.

Perfect spot to grab a dirty chai & stroll downtown. Love how the bar is set up in the center. The small room in the back is perfect to relax & read a bit.

Seasonal menu December 2023
Mabel H.

Inklings has always been peak cozy library vibe (minus the silence :P). You've got the armchairs, the nooks, floor to ceiling bookcases (!!!), the soft glow from the windows. I love how much more merch they have that customers can actually fangirl over (I myself have a mug with their pretty lantern logo), the outdoor seating area under the shade, and even the extended space for larger groups/quieter studying that's a hallway away from the main area. Can you tell I come here a lot? I have always had excellent service here, even when lines get long during the afternoons. They have a happy hour deal Mon-Thurs 2-4pm for $2 coffee or tea. I love that they also offer a Cafe Sospeso ($4.25) that you can tack onto your order to gift a hot drink for someone who needs it. I don't have a go-to order since I usually try their seasonal options, and there is always one to your taste. I have gotten flavored drinks before that would have benefitted from a stir first since the add-ons often sink to the bottom (just a general PSA). It's my favorite spot downtown to meet someone or unwind solo!

Monique W.

Extra star to Inklings for the ambience. The coffee shop itself is so cute. It reminds me of the coffee shops on tv in the 90's. There's tons of built in bookshelves with cute trinkets all around. There's multiple rooms you can choose from to gather with your friends, study, or work. They played really good music as well. Do keep in mind their lattes are on the pricier side. And unfortunately, I waited longer than expected for my order. I ordered a seasonal drink - cookie butter latte. They sat a biscoff cookie on top of the lid, which I thought was... interesting. But everyone is nice and it's in a convenient location.

Lucky Charms White Mocha - Oddly has a strong Almond taste, I don't taste the cereal or white mocha.
Tina T.

I ordered their Lucky Charms White Mocha and was told it tastes like cereal milk, but when I tasted it, there was a strong taste of almond. It did not taste like lucky charms or cereal milk at all! I didn't taste the white mocha either. I was very confused and asked the barista if there was a mistake on my order or if it's supposed to taste like almond. She said it is supposed to taste like almond and how she doesn't like it either. She then offered to make me a new drink instead, which I appreciated a lot. So I opted for a lavender latte instead, that was my second choice since I love floral drinks. The lavender latte was good! It had a strong lavender flavor, which is what I like. Other than the drinks, I love the vibes of this place! There's so much seating and tables and different rooms to do work in. There's a lot food seating outdoors too. If I lived around here, I'd come here everyday to do my work.

How a delicious latte served with care!
Skip M.

If you're looking for a great place to get a cappuccino a tasty roast blend coffee with some yummy pastry choices with a cool downtown vibe this is the place! Lots of parking, very friendly, attentive staff, and barista's, with both indoor and outdoor seating!

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Ask the Community - Inklings Coffee & Tea

Are there gluten free options?

Does Inklings sell loose tea?

Yes! Delve into our world of diverse flavors with our extensive collection of loose leaf teas sourced exclusively from the Compassion Tea Company. From soothing classics to exotic blends, each flavor is available both by the cup and as a full bag of… 

Does Inklings sell coffee beans?

Yes. They sell beans roasted by Devout. Usually displayed on the shelf for sale

Great to see this place has wifi. I need a quiet place with wifi to work remotely. Does this place play loud music in the outdoor seating area? many restaurants even with outdoor dining have very loud music which makes it hard to work/take calls.

We do not have outside speakers blasting music so you can definitely come and work! Come on down and hang out!! :) See you soon! :)

My wife and I are having trouble getting consistent feedback on reserving them as a venue. Responses are a few days between. What's the best form of communication for looking to reserve a room?

We just hosted an event there on 2/1. We had an GREAT experience. Katie is off site but responded reasonably to all of my emails. We did everything via email and PayPal so all I needed to do the day of was show up and decorate.… 

Hey Inklings! Are you all going to open Monday on MLK day?

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Review Highlights - Inklings Coffee & Tea

“My favorite is the lavender latte as I love anything lavender but all their lattes are pretty good.”

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