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    4.4 (28 reviews)
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    Brian V.

    A Vietnamese café that serves breakfast and lunch. The service was good. Note: this is one of those places where the servers are scantily clad. I was dropping off my brother's family at the San Jose airport and wanted Vietnamese breakfast. This place came up and it looked good. I didn't really do any research into it so I came here. A lot of other places were closed so I figured what the heck. I got a Vietnamese breakfast that came with eggs, a fresh loaf of bread, some sausage, and some pate/ butter. No complaints here. I thought the food was good. The Vietnamese coffee was also solid. The obvious draw here were for men, so basically the vibe was a dude hang out with sports and news going on in the background. They have their own lot, so there was plenty of parking as well.

    Vietnamese Sandwich
    Nathan D.

    We were on a road trip heading to Tahoe and needing to stop and get some coffee and a bite to eat. My wife found this place and thought the food looked great. As we're pulling up to it, I'm asking her if she's sure its a cafe and not a strip club... Pretty funny to open the door and see a couple beautiful women in lingerie. They were super charming and friendly to our family and loved our daughter and dog. The coffee was delicious and strong, just what was needed for getting back on the road for a couple of hours. The food was really delicious too, we got a Vietnamese sandwich and some spicy egg dish. Both were great, far better than what we have around home. It was a very pleasant experience and the coffee and food is worth it.

    Complimentary ice tea
    Hieu L.

    This is a nice place to just unwind and have a Vietnamese coffee or smoothie and just catch up on your work. The complimentary tea is always a bonus, got to get your antioxidants in. The servers were very attentive and check up on you regularly. They worked collaboratively, were very approachable and had a great attitude. I got an avocado smoothie and it was the perfect consistency, I had to get another one like DJ Khaled. The owners are very accommodating and showed me great hospitality. I had the wonton soup and shaking cube beef rice topped with a fried egg and it didn't disappoint. They do have Vietnamese sandwiches, which you can never go wrong with. I would recommend the owners to add some more appetizers maybe wings, garlic fries, etc. however; I can appreciate the simplicity of their menu. The atmosphere here is very laid back, and I would highly recommend this place.

    Rice Pork Chop and Rice
    Ames S.

    Hidden little gem! The food is delicious The girls are beautiful and Leslie(? I think) was great waitress. Definitely not your everyday cafe. If you're looking for something to snack on and watch a game this is the place.

    Dine-in: Combination Sandwich (with Chinese sausage!) re-upload.
    Peter L.

    The newest Vietnamese cafe in the Bay Area; grand opening was just on 12OCT19. Typical sit-down cafe serving coffees and various fruit drinks. So far, food is limited to combination or sunny-side up sandwiches, and a homemade beef stew with baguette which was quite good! On Sundays, besides American football, I reckon they also have futbol, international sports, and female sporting events - a nice change. Also a nice change is a variety of upbeat background music instead of constant hip-hop and rap at other cafes. Also, this seemed to be wholly family run. That is, it's entirely family operated from owner to staff. Only one am aware of, nice to see. Supporting small and mom & pop businesses, yeah!

    Spicy and Savory Sauce
    Marcos R.

    I've been coming here a few times for the coffee and friendly staff. I like how outgoing and approachable the ladies are here. Really sets the atmosphere. Today I came after a workout and wanted to try their food menu so I ordered the wonton soup. The broth was subtle and flavorful. The wontons were cooked nicely and the meat had flavor not bland like most places. The noodles are firm and flat. I like that they add pork rinds in it. Also comes with a cold glass of tea. I wanted to try something different so I added some of the sauce in with it and then a flavor bomb was created. I spoke to the owner Tran and she mentioned that her mom was the chef and I told her to give her my compliments. As they say nobody cooks better than momma! Will always be back!

    Shaking Beef With Rice
    Walter M.

    Definitely will have to dine in to get the full experience of LuvCafe. It was delicious

    Bo xao nui
    Tyler N.

    Shelter in place boredom warning - I'm at home pondering the food I'd like to eat and reminisced over a visit to LuvCafe from earlier in the year. My friend had Bo xao nui (stir fried beef over penne pasta) while I had wonton noodle soup. The beef pasta dish was very aromatic, effervescent smell of beef and sesame oil right off the wok. I didn't try any myself but judging by the way my friend attacked his food, it seems to be a quality offering. The wonton noodle soup was paradise. Outside of the obvious from the photo, this dish includes fried pork skins (they're the curly object that resembles fried wonton wrappers or fried calamari strips). The wontons were flavorful and the broth had the right amount of sesame oil to give it just the right touch. Can't wait for them to reopen to try the rest of their food menu.

    Keno & coffee...
    Phan T.

    I came here today from OC to have coffee at Luv Cafe and the coffee & the girls there didn't disappointed me. The owner Tran and her girls were nice & friendly. They have alot of TVs for sports & foods too. I came here to played keno and it was fun. Thanks Luv Coffee & the staff. See u guys again...

    Sandwich
    Emmanuel C.

    Good food great service! New ownership family run the beef stew soup is good also there sandwich. Friendly environment

    Caramelized pork & shrimp w/ rice. Along with hot tea, iced tea, and cà phê sa đá.

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    Food only decent and too noisy to watch Sunday morning football. Service is nice and friendly though.

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    3 years ago

    Great coffee and beautiful friendly servers. Not sure what else I can say about this place but I'll be back.

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    Great food and service everything seams very clean and its a nice spot to stop by for a quick lunch

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    Does this place serve other drinks besides coffee?

    Coffee, smoothies, juices. & you get pretty girls with great attitudes if you stop them and converse with them! They work off tips, so if you slide them a couple bucks every time, you will be their best customer

    Do they accept card?

    No, they do no but there is an atm on location.

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    Hello Kitty Cafe

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    Hello Kitty Cafe is an adorable stop for Hello Kitty fans of all ages. From the moment you walk up,…read morethe cute branding, pastel colors, and fun atmosphere make it a unique experience that's perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking for a fun treat. The drinks and desserts are beautifully presented with charming Hello Kitty touches that make them almost too cute to eat. Everything we tried was fresh, delicious, and perfect for a quick sweet break while shopping at Valley Fair. The staff was friendly and efficient, and despite how popular it is, the service moved quickly. If you're looking for a fun photo opportunity, a cute gift, or simply want to enjoy themed drinks and treats, Hello Kitty Cafe is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for more!

    This review is for their afternoon tea…read more For their afternoon tea service, the vibe is super cute and on theme with Hello Kitty. Then again, vibe is probably 99% of the reason people would come here for afternoon tea, haha. The cups, sugar cubes, utensils are all HK based which is a cute touch. Afternoon tea takes place is a private room, which is also a nice escape from the busy mall. In terms of food, it is a miss for me. Everything was way too sweet and the taste was not very good. The quantity of food is actually pretty big (I'd skip lunch if you're interested) and we ended up taking a lot of it home. There was one strawberry tart that was pretty delicious, but that is about it. In terms of service, I'd describe it was poor. The cashier was not super friendly directing us to the check in spot and orders would take awhile. To the point where we had to ask multiple times for the same thing despite only a small number of customers being there at the time. I also tried asking some questions on their online portal but received no response. The experience was cute and all, but considering the price, the service, and the food, I would not recommend it.

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    Inside the Bow Room
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    HK sugar cookies
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    This is one of the most wonderful places I have ever visited…read more First, I had no idea what was going on today. I heard Cat Cafe but thought it would be a cafe and there would be some cats in a window. This is fully play time with a group of sweet adorable cats! We had so much fun! The cats are mostly relaxing with a few playing and doing funny cat things. The usual. Leaping around, looking for stuffed fish and trying to surprise each other. I have an idea that instead of going to see a therapist, go see the cats!! We were so tired when we got there. A cup of the most delicious coffee in the world also happens to be prepared at this magical place!! i had a warm cookie butter coffee and it was amazing!!! I got a taste of other flavors and they were unbelievable!! Truly the best coffee I've ever had. We had a long day and the cup of coffee in hand you get to sit in a two story area with the most joyful innocent creatures. They just want to make friends and learn how to make someone happy. This is good for everyone. By the time we left, we were smiling, relaxed and very happy. If you get a chance, please make a reservation for some wonderful cat affection. They don't care how your hair is cut or what shoes you're wearing. They are nice warm animals and to have a lovely cat for some affection is one of life's most wonderful pleasures. I've got a few friends who could really benefit from an hour with a beautiful ball of sweetness. Highly recommend.

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    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
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    My coworkers recommended this place and I'm so glad she did! I was able to take my six year old…read moreeven though online the minimum age is 9. Luckily, the worker called his manager and got approval for my son to go in. You can't pick the cats up sadly but if you sit down one will Forsure make its way into your lap. The room was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed being here while sipping on hot cocoa and playing w the cats

    Came here for the Neko Oji-san collaboration, as that's how I learned about the cafe (I love the…read morecomedy short form manga online, check it out!). Parking nearby is horrendous, super busy even on the weekdays before the rush hour so I can't imagine weekends when people are out or other high traffic times. Get ready to make some rounds and pay for parking and be careful since there's very specific signage and times. The cafe itself is cute and cozy. Front area is a gift shop with lots of cat themed gifts and goodies like keychains, stickers, and such, and also some items from local and small artists too, which is neat. The cafe also has community events like movie showings ("The Cat Returns" was one of them which is a great choice) and cat yoga. If you're local, you can also get a time stamp if you are a frequent visitor. Definitely follow their socials for more information. There's reservations online and you can also do walk ins if it's not super busy. You can book for a 55 minute visit or a 30 minute visit. PRO-TIP: There's a discount for students, so if you want to be surrounded by some feline friends while you study or relax, great place to do so. You can hang your coat on the rack and there's a mini shelf area for your shoes. So you gotta walk in with socks! With each visit you can either get a hot cup of tea or a cold can or box drink from their fridge (sparking water, juices, etc.). Very refreshing and you can enjoy it in the cat area too. Sanitize your hands before and after visiting. There's lots of cats hiding around, sleeping, walking around, and some are super friendly and will go into your lap. There's toys you can play with the cats with and there's a wall of adoptable cats. Lots of seats or you can opt to sit on the floor with the cats too. There's relaxing lo-fi music throughout too. Pretty cool that they rescued 2 cats from Qatar and neat that we got to see them. As with all cats, some can be a bit spicy but it's usually just a warning teeth rub. I own cats so there's nothing new. I'm horribly allergic to the cat that specifically lives in my house, but I didn't get an allergy here, meaning that the cats are clean and well taken for. My favorite was a large sleepy orange boy, Ron (permanent non-adoptable resident) that was hanging out next to me the entire time.

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    Happiness here
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    Cafe Venetia

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    3.7
    (1.2k reviews)
    20.3 mi
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    Cute cafe on University Ave…read more We always go there when we visit Palo Alto. Their hot chocolate is really good. We get the Cioccolata in Tazza. It is thick and creamy (see video). Also, it is just perfectly sweet, not overwhelmingly so. We also tried their flourless almond cake - it was quite dry, brittle and tasted like toasted and ground almonds. Will return for the hot chocolate and pass the cake! There is no option for to-go (for drinks) and you pick your food at the billing desk itself. They serve with a smile.

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    Tiramisu cake and a latte
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    4.2
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    Stonemill Matcha is a fantastic neighborhood spot serving delicious Japanese dishes alongside a…read morewide assortment of high-quality matcha drinks and desserts. Whether you are in the mood for a katsu sando, curry over rice, ochazuke with their matcha twist, or something sweet like the matcha cream pie, it is hard to go wrong here. All of the savory dishes I have tried have been great, but the fish katsu sando is one of my absolute favorites. The huge fish fillets are perfectly fried and flaky, tucked inside pillowy shokupan and topped with tangy yuzu shio koji sauce, tomato spread, and fresh crunchy cabbage. Every component works together beautifully, with richness, brightness, and texture all in balance. The pork katsu curry over rice is another standout. The katsu comes sliced into thick pieces that are still juicy inside, and it is fried expertly so the breading stays attached as you eat it. The curry has a really balanced flavor, even if I would not mind a little more spice, while the pickled radishes provide a nice contrast. I always add an onsen egg (for an additional $2) because breaking the runny yolk and mixing it into the curry adds another layer of velvety richness and creaminess. You can also tell they use high-quality matcha in their drinks, so the beverage menu is really more about choosing what fits your mood that day vs avoiding any bad options. Stonemill Matcha is a great option for a grabbing a drink on the go, a full blown sit down meal, a quick dessert stop or all of the above!

    Absolute favorite matcha in SF! If you prefer your matcha unsweetened like I do, just make sure to…read morespecify "no sugar" when ordering. My husband likes their Breakfast Gozen, which is exclusive to weekday dine-in. Yuzu Fish Sando was my absolute ultimate pregnancy craving; it was a seasonal item and glad it's now permanent on the menu. The only downside is that there always seem to be quite a few mosquitoes inside the restaurant. Maybe I'm just the only one bothered by it, but it's worth noting.

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    03.20.2026- Stonemill Matcha SF- interior
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