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    Kenz Coffee Bar

    4.4 (167 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Pistachio latte
    Vidyadhar D.

    Chic and cute place, perfect for a professional or personal coffee rendezvous. The pistachio latte was flavorful and perfectly balanced. The pastries are from Manresa bread, which is one of my favorite spots.

    Meghna S P.

    New neighborhood coffee joint. Super cute mini truck serving unique flavors of coffee. Plenty of seating area for everyone with couches, benches etc. Came here to try out a new place and very glad we did because the service was top notch and tons of options. I noticed that the traffic was flowing very smoothly.. many people came and went - some sat down, some did to go but there were always people coming and going. If it's your first time, I would recommend taking it easy, enjoying your drink in one of their loungers :) I got the rose latte and it was delicious.

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    Kennycia D.

    Very cute fun coffee bar. The menu is quite expansive for a camper. The coffee was super good too. I stopped by mid day with a friend for some work time. They have street parking and a parking lot available and so much seating. Great for a coffee date, study spot, or remote work. I wish they had more snacks.

    Pistachio matcha latte
    Lisa N.

    A great spot to grab a caffeinated drink & sit and chat with your friends! Which is exactly what we did in late June ( I know, very late review). The barista was nice and the drink was yummy! I loved that there were different seating options (tables + chairs/bench and couch)! I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. Service: 5/5 Food/Drinks: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5

    Jocelyn C.

    Cute little place with lots of outdoor seating! It's right across from Leigh High School. Wanted to really like this place but the drinks we ordered lacked flavor. We got their Mint Matcha Lemonade - didn't taste much like of its name :( Lavender Latte also needed more oomph - not enough coffee or lavender taste for my personal liking. Service was nice and friendly.

    Hazelnut Latte
    Jaymie V.

    Came here on a Saturday morning and wanted to try a new coffee spot. It wasn't too busy for a weekend. They have a cute outdoor set up. I parked in the neighborhood bc I wasn't too sure if the parking lot was theirs or the building next door. I decided to try one of their seasonal drinks which was a hazelnut latte. I could barely taste the hazelnut. Not sure if it's bc the Oatmilk was overpowering the flavor of it. For a small coffee, it came out to be ~$8 not including tip.

    Iced rose lattes on a sunny day on Kenz Coffee's patio
    Kate V.

    A sweet, unique cafe run out of a shiny trailer next to a nonprofit recreational center for kids, with the most delicious flavored lattes, like rose, saffron, and pistachio, and solid coffee, that also unapologetically stands for freedom for Palestine... could not be happier to find and support this gem in an otherwise everyday suburban South Bay neighborhood. Kenz roasts their own beans, they are top-notch, and we've easily rotated them into our morning home coffee-making routine. On days where I have a little more space in my schedule, I love choosing Kenz as a spot to chill with loved ones on the cute little patio alongside the rec center building next door. This winter, they put up a clear dome tent as an option to stay warm from the weather as you sip your drinks. During the summer, the open-air seating is calm and refreshing. They are very community-oriented, partnering with other small businesses recently to put on a little market fair that I'm sad to have missed. So glad that this cafe is around. Thank you Kenz for being here!

    Marisha G.

    Such a cute little outdoor coffee shop! It has a great seating area and makes you feel like you're in an outdoor cafe. The staff is always so kind and greets you when you arrive. I usually get an iced vanilla latte and it's one of the best I've had. I keep coming back because I think about it! It's a great place to come hang out with friends or just get some work done. Even though it's outside, it's in a quiet area so it feels very peaceful. Highly recommend!

    Jill S.

    Nice little neighborhood coffee shop! All outdoor seating but a few covered areas to escape the rain. I got the lavender latte and my husband got a cortado.Make sure to specify you are drinking it there otherwise it'll be served to-go. I loved my latte however my husband's cortado was NOT a cortado,was served like a flat white/cap with 8 oz milk.He said all he tasted was milk We are picky with coffee...my husband owns a coffee roaster so he roasts his own beans (and we have all the commercial espresso gear- burr grinder HX machine etc) I would come back but not sure about my husband lol!

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    Cheryl V.

    I am head over heels in love with this little spot right now. The saddest part is that I don't live near it!! This is going to be a staple every time we're in the area in the future. The service was great. The staff was very knowledgeable, and the entire atmosphere of this little corner was just so pleasant. I did not want to leave. We ordered the lavender latte, and the sweet honey, and both were absolutely delicious. The lavender was very true to its flavor, I have zero complaints! The sweet honey latte was just a perfect balance of sweet and espresso. We also ordered a plain shot of espresso on the side because I'm a fanatic and I like to taste the flavor of the beans. I wanted to purchase a bag of their whole beans but alas they were out of the dark roast. I'll have to come back in search of a bag at another time. We had the banana nut loaf as well and it was very fluffy and paired well with the espresso shot. Now. The empanada. Dear baby Jesus. It was so flavorful and literally one of the best empanadas that I've ever had. It's also halal!! It was a litto cold in the middle so I would ask the staff to cook it a little longer when ordering! Other than that it was perfect. I'm just in love with this place. I can't wait to make it back here!

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    The great coffee, fresh muffins, tasty empanadas and comfortable atmosphere make Kenz a great place to kickback and chat with friends.

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    Great coffee. I wish they offered additional milk choices but they're small so I get it. The vanilla latte was delicious.

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    I don't like the taste of coffee but I do like a good cup of hot chocolate. Do they serve hot chocolate? Any good?

    Hello Sophia! Yes, we serve hot chocolate made with Guittard chocolate. Swing by and get a cup!

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