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    Milli Cafe

    3.8 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Cheri L.

    This cute cafe has a nice menu including seasonal ones with fun flavors. I tried the banana cold brew crema which was good and definitely kept me awake, but I think the matcha was a winner here. For just a regular matcha, it had a strong flavor and wasn't too sweet. Service was nice and the drinks came out pretty fast.

    Rose latte
    Connie C.

    I was on a mission to find a coffee shop where I can go offline for some time. It was on a rainy day, I definitely did not want to head to the city. I wanted to find a new spot, to give other businesses some love. Ended up at the end of busy downtown Millbrae at a corner with Milli Cafe. It's pretty spacious inside with some communal and individual tables, some bar seats along the windows as well. Granted that day was pouring, I would expect more people on a weekend if the weather was better. I didn't look at their pastry selection, maybe for next time. I ended up getting their rose latte, was debating between that and charcoal latte, but I didn't need a black colored coffee to match that weather. Happy with my choice though, the coffee was smooth, the rose flavors were not overpowering. The presentation was cute, with the crushed petals added on. Service is a bit on the slower end, there were about 3 workers, less than a handful of customers throughout my time there. One group of customers left and their tables were full of crumbs, it did take a while for the staff to clean up. I do hope service speeds up a bit if there is a larger influx of customers.

    Rachelle T.

    A nice pick me up after my workout class nearby! I love the natural lighting in this space, enough seating, great for a quick catch up with a friend. I wanted an iced coffee that was good with soy milk and the barista recommended the Raw Honey Latte. Solid choice! A lil more on the sweeter side, but didn't bother me. Would love to come back!

    Beautiful latte art
    May L.

    My friend recently told me this is the sister shop to my go-to coffee spot in my neighborhood, Spruce Cafe in South San Francisco. It's my first time here but the staff and flavors feel familiar. My barista, Amy, works at both Millie and Spruce Cafe. She is very meticulous with her latte art and always creates the cutest designs for customers. One of the main reasons I enjoy going to Spruce Cafe is because of the latte art the staff create. Millie has large windows, making the space bright and airy. The drinks are similar to those at Spruce Cafe. There is plenty of street parking available outside, so parking is easy.

    Merry K.

    Attracted to their Banana Chocolate Latte. It was satisfyingly good. Cute art on the top. Next time I would order it with extra shot and ask for a mug. Everybody got a mug except me....

    Coconut latte
    Erica L.

    Stopped by here ahead of going to the SFO airport. The coconut latte is delicious and really flavorful as a hot latte. The space is bright with natural lighting and the illuminated boards really adds to the space. If I lived around here, I would definitely be here all the time! There's a bathroom, WiFi and there's 1 hour and 2 hour parking right outside.

    Menu
    Ajay C.

    I visited the coffee shop on a weekday morning when it was relatively quiet and there was no rush, so I expected a more attentive experience. Unfortunately, both baristas seemed to ignore us at the counter and ended up taking the order of someone who arrived a few minutes later, apparently because they were known to them. That part was a bit disappointing and set the wrong first impression. As for the coffee, it was decent taste and it felt slightly overpriced given the portion size. That said, the ambience is definitely a strong point. The space is comfortable, calm, and well-suited for spending time, especially if you want to sit down with a laptop and get some work done. Despite the service hiccup, I'd still consider coming back mainly for the atmosphere rather than the coffee itself.

    Inside
    Tyler E.

    Millbrae has been lacking a solid coffee shop for awhile so when Milli opened up it was a welcome addition to the downtown. Decided to stop in on a rainy morning and order a dirty chai and a matcha latte. The dirty chai was excellent but the matcha fell flat. The outside and inside were really nice I'm a sucker for tile but it wasn't a space I would want to spend a long time in. I would recommend coming here for coffee/espresso drinks just skip the matcha.

    Inside as we wait for our matcha lattes
    Steve L.

    Great looking interior with a simple menu of espresso and matcha drinks. During busy periods like weekend mornings, be prepared to wait 5-10 mins in line and then 15 mins for your order. If you are in a hurry, you should go elsewhere. Two people working on a busy morning. Enjoyed my matcha latte though a bit over powered by the milk and less of the matcha taste. Not sure what type of matcha they use or if enough was used. Note they do charge $1 for any of the alternative milks like soy, oat or almond. Bakery items are made in house according to them. Limited seating with a counter at the open window and a few small tables inside.

    Matcha latte and mocha
    Jodie S.

    Cute modern cafe on broadway street. Definitely one of the rare cafes in this area. Limited seating inside but very spacious. We tried the mocha and matcha latte and both drinks were okay. Not super strong flavors and a little watered down but it will do if you just want a drink while studying or chatting.

    Matcha Latte
    Kaitlyn L.

    Milli Cafe is a clean and modern cafe, fairly poppin' in the mornings with people catching up over breakfast. I stopped by while waiting for some friends at SFO, craving a matcha latte but not expecting much. While this isn't exactly an authentic, hand-whisked matcha, it was okay. It was an iced sweet drink that did its job. Overall though? the service was sweet and the space was clean.

    Banana matcha with oat milk
    Stephanie F.

    I needed to go to Millbrae for an errand, and I happened to park right in front of Milli Café. I stopped in for an afternoon pickup and immediately noticed how clean and modern this place was. I opted for a seasonal banana matcha latte with oat milk. I was surprised to see the barista take her time with my latte art and created a really cute bear. The drink itself was delicious. It had a slight bitterness from the matcha with a hint of banana flavor that was sweet but not overly so. It was perfectly balanced! The other beverage offerings and pastries sounded good too! I'll have to stop by Milli Café again the next time I find myself in Millbrae.

    Kanika K.

    5.50 for a Gibraltar but tasted good! The place has street parking around but it can take a few mins to find parking around there as there's a lot of businesses around. The service was super fast and the place is quiet and work/study friendly!

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    Great place for coffee and hang out! Can't wait to try every item on the menu. Staff is friendly and provide great service.

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    8 months ago

    Matcha was not good. Parking is horrible. Staff was nice. Good place to work. Won't be back ever.

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    9 months ago

    Impressed with this cafe. Its unique, modern vibe is a positive contribution to downtown Millbrae. Great latte and matcha.

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    The latte is great , staff are very friendly and experienced, I tried their cold brew yesterday and it was very good too

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    matcha latte tasted like pure milk and no matcha flavor at all. americano tasted like black coffee brewed from a keurig

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    Zorek

    Zorek

    4.3(192 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Incredibly delicious pastries made in house and all served warm. We ordered the Spinach pastry,…read morethe pistachio berry croissant, and the chocolate hazelnut croissant--so buttery and delicious! We also ordered a pistachio latte and a cardamom latte. Both were exceptional. The service is very welcoming and friendly. The shop is squeaky clean. This bake shop is owned by the owners of Mazra, our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Try both, you won't be disappointed!

    Zorek is a hidden gem! We visited on a Sunday (late) morning and found it quite busy. The cafe…read moreitself was tiny and cute, with mostly (dog-friendly!) outdoor seating. The interior had cool green tiling on the counter, hanging plants, and a little stand with fresh flowers for sale. Ordering was convenient on the electronic kiosk. For drinks, I ordered the Mint Lemonade (so tasty and refreshing), but the caffeinated beverages looked awesome, as well. For food, the 3 of us ordered the Pistachio Berry Twice Bake Croissant, Smoked Salmon & Labneh Bagel, Cream Cheese & Heirloom Tomato Bagel, and Armenian Sujuk to share. The Pistachio Berry Croissant was unreal! The outside was perfectly flakey and the inside was so gooey and delicious. The bagels themselves were mediocre (I always have low expectations for California bagels), but the filling was great, especially the smoked salmon and labneh. The Armenian Sujuk (pizza) as very tasty, and was also great leftover the next day. Service was quick and friendly. Would happily return for more!

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    Kanom - Sangkaya: Thai Pandan Custard w/ steamed bread ($7.95) + Thai Green Tea ($6.50)

    Kanom

    4.6(36 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    My first review for 2026 goes to Kanom. This is a new dessert place that replaced Simple One…read moredessert. Kanom is more of a Thai style dessert cafe that specializes in drinks and snacks. They have hot and cold drinks as well as set me menus that include desserts. I ordered a hot Thai tea with their Thai coconut pancake with corn and their Thai crispy pancakes. The Thai crispy pancakes was very fragrant and the filling was wrapped in a sweet thin like taco shell. One pancake was actually pretty filling already. I feel kids will love this . There was something very florally about this pancake and I tried it ask them what it was but I think girl at the front had to ask their manager. The Thai coconut pancakes with corn js my favorite. I Love corn ! I loved how there was lot of corn in each of the pancakes. The coconut flavor was good and not too strong. My Thai tea was good as well, and surprisingly not too sweet. The next time I come , I'll get the shaved ice and try one of their cold drinks.

    Writing this so I hope the owners see. I just came back from a trip to Bangkok and was excited for…read morethis new Thai dessert spot. I think it's still quite new so they're developing the space which the interior is quite bare but has a lot of potential. Feels like a restaurant layout but I wish it was more chill like a lounge/cafe. Unfortunately there aren't many outlets and worker said no wifi, if there was I would totally come to work here. Items on the menu were okay but maybe my standard is high from just being in Thailand lol. They could really hone in on the Thai experience (asam tea and kanom krok etc) to differentiate from the boba/matcha places. I like you can adjust the sweet level. Anyways okay place, would come back if they improved the area to chill/work and I'd be willing to try the other items! Please give fast wifi!!

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    Kanom - Thai tea latte

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    Paris Baguette - Inside seating

    Paris Baguette

    2.9(496 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This location was just okay. It did not feel warm or welcoming. There is something to be said about…read morebuying pastries in the afternoon. They've been sitting all day. They have a weekday special of getting one pastry per day for $2 between the hours of 3 and 6pm. This is a good way to sell off your excess items. I grabbed a coffee and a pastry. My coffee was good. Unfortunately, the pastry tasted oily and dry :( It is probably best to stick to purchasing pastries in the morning, perhaps you'll get a greeting and a tastier pastry.

    I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

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    Paris Baguette - Conversation Heart Macaron Pink velvet iced macchiato

    Conversation Heart Macaron Pink velvet iced macchiato

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