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    Milli Cafe

    3.9 (123 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Iced latte
    Alice C.

    Milli Cafe is located in downtown Millbrae so parking can be a little tricky since it's located in a busy area, but I was able to find a spot nearby without too much trouble. The cafe itself is very aesthetic with plenty of natural light that makes the space feel bright and comfy. There was also plenty of seating available when I visited, which made it a nice place to relax and enjoy my coffee. I ordered an iced latte, and the coffee was smooth, well balanced, and beans were decent quality. Overall, Milli Cafe has a great atmosphere and serves quality coffee. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in the area.

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    Dianna W.

    A antique looking coffee shop in Milbrae . It has big bright windows . Table and chairs and electric outlets for lap tops or phones . Menu is quite interesting. We try their specialty espresso: black latte . It is a good size of coffee , the black and white pattern is very pretty . Tastes great. It has some light charcoal flavor with a tiny bit of sugar cane flavor. Very good coffee . Love the black and white tile patterns on the floor . It is enjoyable and peaceful place to rest and work on your lap top .

    Havana Cappuchino and Mocha Latte , look at that latte art!
    Fiona L.

    So cute! And look at that latte art! They got banana cream coffee and Havana latte (w condensed milk) . Super friendly staff! Live the ambiance

    Brown sugar latte
    Omar S.

    Coffee was average. Very generous amount of caffeine. Price was honestly not worth it compared to other higher end coffee shops in the area. Got the brown sugar latte and it was masked by the brown sugar taste. If I were to come back, I would try something different. I will say vibes were amazing and shop was cute. I would give it another try, Server was nice!

    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!

    Menu
    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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
    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.

    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....

    Matcha latte and mocha

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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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    11 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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    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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    One Love Cafe

    One Love Cafe

    4.5
    (217 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First time coming here, I needed food before heading to the airport. The second time coming here, I…read moreneeded food before heading home from the airport. This is officially my new airport dining choice when available. I'm not a coffee drinker but they spend an equal amount of love on their matcha and chai!! This warms my heart! The pumpkin spice chai available year round (joy!) and the banana cram matcha (so far seasonal). Both not too sweet. Would like some kind of cream on top - still great as is. Both times I went for the breakfast burrito. Big fan of the veggie breakfast burrito with added bacon :) The chipotle sauce is the liquid gold! I find potatoes and hash browns to be fillers when not extra crispy for texture. Sadly they were filler here but so far they are light handed on the filler so all is right in the burrito. Did well on my request for light cheese as well. Ambiance reminds me of all my favorite cafes and tea shops with the artsy flare, welcoming colors, tons of plants, and some cool jams. Can definitely see them having a local artist showcase or local concert or open mic night. I have one request for the owners, one day please add a cardamom matcha to your menu It's such a great flavor combo! I'll be back again soon!

    Always on point! I love their parfaits and Lattes and breakfast burritos…read more The service is so nice and friendly. I come back once a month when I'm in town because I CRAVE their food. The cherry on top is the vibe! Good music always playing in the background and the artwork adds so much character. Enjoy!

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    Binka Bites - Millbrae

    Binka Bites - Millbrae

    4.1
    (121 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    The food, drinks, and service was incredible here. The ube latte was perfectly sweet, and the…read moreempanada with the chimichurri sauce was so flavorful. The woman working was so sweet and offered my friend and I a delicious dessert on the house. Definitely come to support a good local business!

    Finally made it to Binka Bites after hearing so many good things about it, and it definitely lived…read moreup to the hype. The Millbrae location is bright, modern, and spacious. Their menu has a ton of options, although there aren't many pictures, so it took us a minute to decide. Thankfully the staff were super friendly and patient. We ordered a dozen Binka Bites in 6 different flavor (Choco Bavarian, Dubai Chocolate, Churro Biscoff, Nutella, Oreo, and Mango Cream), 2 Spam Musubis, and a Chicken Empanada. It was my first time trying Binka Bites and I really enjoyed them. The texture reminds me of a hybrid between mochi and sponge cake, soft, chewy, and not overly sweet. My favorite flavor out of the box was definitely the Nutella. For leftover, I would recommend to microwave them for a 5-8 seconds before eating so it will be soft and warm. The Spam Musubi had a great spam-to-rice ratio imo (very important lol) with decent amount of sauce. Meanwhile, the Chicken Empanada was fresh, hot, and packed with flavorful shredded chicken. Overall, it was a really great first visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying their Mini Adobo Rice with Scrambled Egg next time.

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    Our $58 haul of bibingka
    Our $58 haul of bibingka
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    Philz Coffee

    Philz Coffee

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I love Philz coffee. Such delicious, light, and such good coffee! My only critique is that I wish…read morethey had espresso, otherwise, the coffee and flavors are amazing! Really good quality and fresh ingredients. I love the honey haze, probably my favorite one! My friend has had their teas and also really enjoyed it. Definitely really tasty. I wish you could add more caffeine if you wanted a really strong coffee, but that's OK. I think Philz is solid and I wish we had one in the PNW! this location was BUSY for the morning! Not a lot of space to move around, definitely had all the tables/chaired nearly filled, but just a tight place. A little loud given the morning crowd, but that's OK - just means it's a hot spot :) I think we got our order a little longer than 10 minutes? Service was good though, so no complaints there.

    Overall Philz' coffee is great! This review is specifically for my less than stellar experience…read morethis morning. My order was set to be ready at 7:15. Normally the crew here crank drinks out and I get my order a few min sooner but that wasn't the case this morning. 7:20 rolls around and my order still wasn't ready. At this point I'm exercising my patience (breathe in, breath out) while catching up on my socials but now my focus shifts to my barista (Marley) - who seems to be moving at less than break neck speed. 7:30 rolls around and that's when I decided to inquire about my drink. Marley scrolls through his order screen and finds me and nonchalantly says "I can make it now". No apologies. No regard for my time. At the same time, more crew members start to trickle in. Although he did say he would make it, he ended up pawning it off to another barista who just started their shift. Finally got my coffee at 7:35. Am I going to stop going to Philz? No. Am I going to hold a grudge against Marley? No. Will I speak up sooner next time? Fcuk yeah. And yes, I'm going to be the "that guy"

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