Ordered a drip coffee and milk cake and both did not disappoint. The service was quick and friendly. It's a nice ambiance or vibes inside. Plenty of nearby street parking. read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I visited this coffee shop after seeing its 4-star rating and was excited to try a new place, especially because I was looking for somewhere with spacious seating. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing, particularly when it came to customer service. When my party of three approached the counter, the woman in the black top with short hair, who appeared to be the owner or manager, finished taking the order of the customer ahead of us but did not acknowledge or greet us. I stood there waiting while my party and I looked toward her, but there was no acknowledgment or indication that someone would be with us shortly. Eventually, my mother had to ask another employee, who was working on the other side of the counter, for assistance with the pastries. That employee was the one who eventually assisted us and took our order. I asked whether we could choose a seat and have our order brought to us, and she nodded yes. I also left a tip when paying for our order. When our drinks and pastries were ready, the curt short hair black top woman called out loudly on our order at the pickup area. I found this a little odd given that I had specifically asked whether the order would be brought to our table, but I went ahead and picked everything up myself and brought it to our table. About 30 minutes later, I noticed that the same employee personally carried a drink and pastry to another customer who had arrived after us and was seated behind us. At that point, I was confused about why service seemed inconsistent. We had been told to pick up our own order, and we also had to clear/manage our own table, yet another customer who arrived later was being served at his table. I initially decided not to make an issue of it because I had seen other customers picking up their own orders as well. What bothered me most, however, was what happened with my elderly mother when she needed to use the restroom. She knocked twice but received no response, so she asked a staff member for the restroom key. She was told that someone might be inside. After waiting a couple of minutes, it turned out that the person inside was actually a staff member. My mother asked why the employee hadn't simply responded when she knocked, especially since she was waiting to get access to the restroom. The employee in the black top ignored her and walked away without responding. As a customer, I found the overall interaction to be extremely unfriendly and lacking in basic hospitality. I also couldn't help but notice that my party was the only Chinese/Vietnamese group in the coffee shop at the time. I cannot say what anyone's intentions were, but the inconsistent treatment left me uncomfortable and made me question whether we were being treated differently. A business in the hospitality industry should make all customers feel welcome, regardless of their background or ethnicity. Unfortunately, from the moment we arrived until we left, the customer service was close to nonexistent and there was very little friendliness or acknowledgment toward us. The space itself is spacious and looks nice at first glance, but the interior is not particularly well maintained if you look closely. I'm honestly unclear how this place has a 4-star rating based on my experience. The poor customer service and lack of basic courtesy left a bad taste in my mouth. I came here intending to support a new local business, but based on this experience, I would not recommend this coffee shop and do not plan to return. If you're going to operate a business in hospitality, customer service should be one of the fundamentals. A little acknowledgment, courtesy, and consistency would have made a significant difference. read more

The decor inside is really nice and very spacious with a lot of seating. They had many different pastry options. Service was decent. I grabbed an iced biscoff latte with oatmilk and total came out to $10!! I understand this place is "luxury" but that's a steep price for a very mediocre coffee. Tasted like milk with a hint of biscoff. No taste of espresso or anything special to justify the price. I would think of coming back again to try the pastries, but I don't know if I'm willing to spend that much on a drink again. read more

I had high expectations of this place. A friend took me here several months ago and all we had was Adeni chai. We sat for a few hours. The ambience is breathtaking. You really feel transported to a different world in the middle of Santa Clara. The servers are very polite. So today I took my kids to this place as the summer is ending and I wanted my 9 year old to enjoy this place. She ordered an Oreo cheesecake, her first time trying a cheesecake. She absolutely loved it. We also ordered the beehive which is a unique Persian bread with nigella and sesame seeds filled with cream cheese ( but it tasted more like feta) and drizzled with honey. We liked it but as my daughter said- ' if it were alive, it would have drowned in honey by now'. Too much honey for our liking. Would have been nice if they had asked us or given a heads up that they will be pouring honey on it. Now comes the Adeni chai. The reason I went here again. It was a very sad excuse of a tea. Very cold even when I expressly requested for it to be extra hot. Even after reheating it was still cold. And worse- it had tea leaves coming in sips. I make regular tea at home and I don't understand what kind of a sieve they used. It was unpleasant. I didn't want to ask again to make another cup. But safe to say, I will not be returning. And prices- my goodness! Exorbitant! I spent nearly 30$ for a cup of tea, one small slice of cheesecake and one slice of beehive bread. That to me is daylight robbery. Not worth it. Skip it. If you are looking for a place for a business meeting , consider it as it is a nice place to sit for hours. read more

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Order: Adeni Chai, potato samosas, chicken shawarma, and mango dragon fruit Very spacious, great place for getting work done. Can get busy and slightly loud with the music but it was white noise for me. Food was really good! I especially liked the potato samosa which was hot when it came out. Service was good. read more

Milyar Coffee - Adeni chai, potato samosas, beef shawarma, and a mango dragon fruit refresher - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

3.5 stars overall for this Yemen style cafe. Drinks were very good! World cup themed matcha with berries was yummy. They were able to make an iced white chocolate mocha latte even though it wasn't on the menu. The coffee was super smooth and rich. Food: The egg amosa was a little dry. The chicken shawarma was tasty but burnt on one end because the tortilla style wrap was probably set too close to a heat source as they warmed it. Setting: Spacious and warmly sunlit dining area, comfy chairs, large TV with world cup game on, people working and relaxing. The bathroom has a sink outside of the single restroom stall. They also have a prayer area. Would try something different next time. read more

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First time trying this coffee shop although I have seen it on social media before. It's quite a spacious place with tons of seating, and thankfully when I came to visit it wasn't busy. Me and my family were warmly greeted when we arrived, and the staff were helpful in choosing things off the menu. I wish I would have tried a drink, but because I only wanted a snack I ended up trying the beehive, which is a cream cheese pastry drizzled with honey. It kinda tasted like a warm, sweet pizza dough dessert, but honestly I really enjoyed it! My brother ordered a chai and it was pretty good, but definitely strong lol. Overall, a nice place to come chill with friends and maybe even for study sessions! read more

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Don't remember the name, but it's a iced chai drink and it was so yummy 100/10. i'd definitely recommend this spot read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

My first visit to Milyar Coffee, and it was overall a great experience! There was plenty of seating and space. You could easily hang out and work, or catch up with friends and family. I love when a cafe actually cares about the food that they serve. I was lowkey overwhelmed with the amount of dessert options as a girly with a sweet tooth. I ended up getting the baklava cheesecake since I have never in my life seen that combination before! It was delicious and worth a try! The drinks were yummy. Both the Yemeni latte and Milyar chai were spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The staff was friendly and inviting. I loved that they really went all out with the World Cup decor. Excited to go back and make my way through the dessert case! read more

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I think I came on an off day because it was a busy weekday and the line kept getting longer. The cashier seemed pretty overwhelmed trying to keep up, which made the experience feel a bit hectic. I ordered their banana matcha since it's one of their more popular drinks, but unfortunately it was a miss for me. It did not taste like matcha at all, and it had a zing to it. I also tried their beef shawarma, and that was pretty disappointing as well. The meat was extremely chewy on the inside, to the point where it was inedible. It was also warm on the outside and then cold on the inside. The only thing I enjoyed that I got was the biscoff cheesecake. I hope they can improve once they get more settled in. read more

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A reliable choice for a 9 PM matcha run, even when you shouldn't be doing it. Came to try the banana matcha latte with oat milk and it was pretty good. I was worried because I forgot to say less sweet, but it wasn't too crazy. I tried the refreshers and those were pretty sweet. The barista was pleasant and I love the decor inside. It was pretty lively for a Sunday night. They have lots of treats and snacks! No outside patio. read more

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Update : Fortunately, they started to prepare coffee in the traditional Yemeni coffee pot. One of the servers showed me a beautiful coffee pot behind counter. A definite treat. Usually served in little coffee cups while super hot. Yes, there should be coffee grounds at the bottom. Reading Fortune: If you turn it upside down wait awhile and then turn it right side up. Reading your fortune in the way the coffee grounds cling to the cup is a thing. The Arabian Qahwah (coffee) I had was good. Made with ginger and other spices. My favorite is half sweet Yemeni coffee made the traditional way. read more

Milyar Coffee - Inside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is a lovely coffee shop for studying or hanging out. The interior design/decor is beautiful, there's a gold and granite theme and plenty of lighting. Lots of seating and there are a few outlets. They also have shelves of books and board games. I had a good study session here. The baristas were really nice and helpful in suggesting less caffeinated drinks since their decaf machine was broken, and I ended up getting an adeni chai that I enjoyed. The chai comes unsweetened but they can add sweetener. I saw people waiting a bit for their drinks so this probably isn't the best spot if you're in a rush; they had decent foot traffic on a weekend afternoon and the drinks seem to take some time to make. They have a nice selection of savory pastries such as fatayer in different varieties (spinach, potato, cheese, zaatar, egg, chicken), samosas (beef, chicken, potato), and beef shawarma rolls. And of course there's plenty of sweet pastries. It would have been nice if their decaf machine was working; I saw other reviews that reported the same issue months ago. read more

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Had a great experience at Milyar Cafe! The barista was helpful in giving us suggestions for a sweet hot drink, and the Spanish latte was exactly what we wanted! Perfect flavors and very comforting. The inside is a beautifully decorated and lit up space and there are many tables to sit at. The music is a vibe and it really feels so welcoming and lovely inside! Definitely recommend !! read more

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A variety of delicious drinks and food! I visited on a Sunday evening, hoping to get some work done. Immediately, I could tell this cafe was not the place for a quiet work session. There is plenty of seating, but every single table was full. The atmosphere was boisterous, with so many tiny kids running around. This seems to be a very family-friendly spot, as I noticed lots of families enjoying delicious drinks here. If you're looking for a nice study cafe, this is not the place. The interior is decorated lavishly, and I did eventually snag a table. I tried the milyar chai, which was perfectly spiced and piping hot. The price was very reasonable considering the quantity of chai I received. There was quite a long wait since the line was so long. It probably took me fifteen minutes to order and another fifteen minutes to get my drink. The store amazingly only got busier into the night, and they stay open really late. There were several other drinks on the menu that sounded really delicious! I hope to return to try more drinks and some of their delectable desserts. However, I definitely won't be coming here with the intention of working next time haha. read more

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My friend and I came to visit this cafe on a weekday. It was nice and spacious. There was even free board games for customers! Taste: - This was okay. Nothing really stood out. Parking: - Street parking.. This was a bit stressful Ambiance: - It has life to it. It's a little loud for studying but great for catching up with a friend Price: - I couldn't find the price of the pastries so I just asked the cashier. It was on the pricer side. The chocolate dessert in the top left of my photo is $15 read more

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My fiance and I tried this place on a Saturday around 10. It was pretty quiet for a weekend morning. The interior is spacious, clean, and modern. I noticed they have some games in the corner. This would definitely be a nice place to have a sit down coffee. We ordered the yemeni latte, pistachio latte, beef (fatayer? The label just said beef, lol) and a chicken sambusa. It took 5-10 minutes for our food to be ready. We didn't mind since it looked like they put a lot of love into our coffees haha. My yemeni latte had a nice cardamom and spiced flavor and it was subtly sweet. I wouldn't recommend this for someone who wants a sweet coffee, but for me, it was perfect. My fiancés pistachio latte was sweet and creamy. I don't see pistachio lattes often, so this was a nice treat. The food was also really good. There was only ground beef in my fatayer (I wasn't sure what to expect), but the dough and beef had really good flavor. I also liked how soft and doughy it was. As for the chicken sambusa, it was crispy with well seasoned shredded chicken. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

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Pretty solid drinks & stunning + spacious interior. Tried the banana matcha and a pistachio latte. I really loved the banana top! Real chunks of bananas and the perfect consistency. The matcha was creamy and light, not too strong. The pistachio latte was also pretty light on the coffee but the pistachio flavor was really yummy! Hard to mix though. Pricy drinks around $8 ish for the matcha. Great place to study and/or chill at night. Drinks came out fast as workers seem efficient. Will be back! read more

Milyar Coffee - Pistachio Latte & Banana Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Milyar Cafe is a new cafe that opened 4-5 months ago. Street parking mostly. The interior is spacious and roomy. House music playing throughout the cafe. Good to sit and relax with friends. The service was welcoming, nice and friendly. She was sweet. Unfortunately, they were out of the Iced Adeni Chai: Yemeni black tea with Yemeni spices and cream. So, I asked what they recommended so I got the Iced Pistachio Latte. Which was flavorful and had that nice caffeine kick. Rose Milk Cake - flavorful and delicious. Support your local business. read more

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Banana Cream Matcha drink did not meet my expectations. The matcha flavor lacked the natural sweetness and umami. It tasted coarse and lacked the smooth texture. Service was fine and quick. I would order something else from here. Place is clean. Inside, there are a lot of chairs, tables and a section of books. read more

Milyar Coffee - Banana Cream Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The ambience was great. The initial drink I order was too sweet and had to exchange it for something else. Would I go back? Probably not.

This is very spacious and newly opened coffee place with high ceilings and comfy chairs. The prices are average, staff is friendly. They have really good coffee machine. The coffee was a little too sweet for my taste, I tried pistachio latte. I also ordered some pastry with the spinach and cheese, but it was a bit dry and not tasty. Baklava, on the other hand, was really good and I loved the honey aftertaste. There is a lot of street parking spaces around the building. There are gender neutral restrooms inside. read more

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I was so excited to try the pistachio latte but was disappointed because the latte didn't taste like pistachio at all! It just tasted like a regular latte. I also got the chicken shawarma that was yummy but wasn't fully toasted. The inside was still cold. Was $18+ for both items which felt pretty overpriced for a regular tasting latte and a snack. read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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To start off, the area around the cafe was beautiful and well chosen. Exterior didn't stand out super crazy but it was a warm and welcoming entrance. Interior felt reused though but the place was very clean and had a lot of seating. In terms of service, they were quick but the drinks were alright. Good study spot. read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I looove Milyar. From the service (great), to the delicious coffee and pastries, to the comfortable and spacious chairs/outlets, Milyar is an excellent place to meet up with friends or have a chill working session. And of course -- the hours of operation are *unbeatable.* read more

Great little coffee spot Staff was super friendly Didn't have to wait long for coffee Quiet and plenty of seating read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee and cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Huge fan of this place already! Walked in for the first time and was really impressed by the interior of the café. It's bright and opening and the marble and gold accents were really pretty and made you feel like you were in a spacious place. I ordered one of their specialty drinks, Iced Adeni Chai" sweetened with honey and it was delicious! It was aromatic, light, and refreshing! I was also very tempted to order their "Cloud 9 Matcha" but I'll grab that next time! Definitely wanted my first taste to be what they're known for! If you order some of their pastries and treats and sit in, please return the dishes to the counter if you can, I saw lots of customers do this and I think this is the norm here (and it's respectful soo doesn't hurt to practice that either!) With that said, I think this place is fairly new so drinks might take a while to receive in hand as their baristas are working in orders. So I would say this is a nice sit down place to study or catch up with friends. If you're in a rush, I would suggest letting them know ahead of time at the counter as I saw lots of people waiting by the pick up counter for their drinks. But overall, would absolutely come back here as my study spot where I have more time in the day. read more

Spinach fatayer was amazing along with banana cream matcha 10/10 recommend. Service was exceptional Ambiance was relaxing read more

Milyar Coffee - Banana cream matcha and yemeni latte & spinach fatayer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This cafe is just awesome . It gives the feeling as if you are somewhere in Middle East . The interior of the cafe looks extremely posh ! We reached there at 11 pm as we were craving for some desserts and this place didn't disappoint at all . One good thing is it is open till midnight which makes it easier for people like us who get these late night cravings. There are plenty of street parking and the area looked very safe . We were a bunch of friends and we stayed there till pretty late and were also standing and taking outside the cafe till 12:30 am but we felt very safe . We were 4 people but we decided to get 3 cakes as the cake pieces looked big and we were there just to satisfy our craving and were not hungry . Taste of everything we tried was amazing. We took a rose milk cake , pistachio milk cake and dubai chocolate milk cake . I would give 100/10 if I can for the taste, ambience , service . Everything was top notch . Will visit again soon and I highly recommend this place . read more

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After a long day we decided to stop for some coffee before driving more then 2 hours back home. My sister loves Yemeni coffee so this place was perfect . Walking in it was spacious and beautiful inside. They had beautiful lights on the ceilings, very comfy chairs. Everything was decorated pretty elegant with gold tints of color pop up here and there . The walls also had beautiful art work . They have calm music playing in the background. They have board games for the families to play . My kiddos and I played uno well waiting for our drinks . My sister got the Mufawaar drink it was my favorite she let me try and it was so delicious. I had the Yemeni Latte it was good with lots of spices. My kiddos got dragon, fruit, lemonade, and the hot chocolate. They loved their drinks. They said they were delicious. My son I got the hot chocolate he said it's the best chocolate he has ever tried. They had so many milk cakes for purchase and so many different flavors of them. I ended up getting the rose milk cake. It was so good since I'm Mexican, it taste just like a 3 leches cake for me. I have to say I really enjoy the milk cakes and I like that I could go back and try different flavors next time. There was a young man that took our orders on the counter, and he was very polite and attentive . After we ordered, they gave us these buzzers that alerted us when our orders were ready. I really like that idea because there's no yelling your name out loud. It was a very relaxing place . On top of that our buzzers didn't even go off. The young man was so kind to bring us our stuff directly to our table. I'm assuming they might do that when they're not that busy. Overall, we had a great time. The coffee was really delicious. I would definitely go back. read more

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We visited on a Saturday afternoon and found plenty of parking across the street. The strawberry matcha was good, at first it tasted strongly of matcha and once you mix it well get I tasted the sweet strawberry puree. I ordered the Dubai cheesecake and it was very soft in texture and crumbly, it was good but I wish I tasted more of the chocolate and I did taste the pistachio. My fiancé's chocolate croissant was really good and filled with chocolate in the inside. The Mango Arabia refresher was a yummy mango smoothie which I liked. Everything was really sweet so perfect for sweet cravings. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was lively. read more

Milyar Coffee - Dubai cheesecake, chocolate croissant, strawberry matcha, and Mango Arabia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Love how spacious Milyar Cafe is!!! Love the ambiance and vibe!! Truly a cute Turkish coffee shop!! The pistachio latte was yummy!! This is my favorite hangout spot these days read more

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This is a lovely well lit spacious cafe. They have traditional snacks as well as regular bakery items. We had the regular coffee( it was pretty early in the morning to be experimental). We also had the almond croissant and the spinach fatayer. Service takes time. But it seems a nice place to hangout though I will say that getting a coffee and a bite to eat anywhere costs as much as a meal these days. read more

Milyar Coffee - Almond croissant and Spinach Fatayer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Solid hangout spot. Plenty of seating to chat with friends, and abundant access to outlets to charge your devices if you're looking to study. This was my first time there hanging out with friends and it was so lively with a fifa game on and the community there to watch together. The only thing was that parking was a little confusing because the parking attached to the building was for resident parking. Had to circle a little bit to find a spot was good, but found one within 10 minutes read more

The cashier was friendly and went through each coffee option with me as there wasn't a line and I just didn't know what to get. I got the rose latte. And got the honeycomb bread I think it is called. My friend got the saffron milk cake so good. Nothing was over sweet. Good place to study or just chat with friends. read more

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Came to this place today for the first time! I'm so glad more Yemeni places are showing up in the bay and it's open until midnight. We dined in and ordered rose latte, saffron latte and saffron milk cake - all delicious. I customized my coffee and they obliged. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a vibing coffee shop with some delicious treats. read more

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I went there on a Monday morning around 11am and it was empty. But the ambience is really good. Has rich Arabic feel. Tried the milyar chai, it already had sugar. Should have asked before. Usually I drink without sugar, so it was pretty sweet for my taste. But felt like Indian tea itself and I enjoyed it. Quality was a lot. Took a to go cup later to carry some back home. read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Stopped by Milyar Cafe in Santa Clara on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and ordered fresh chai lattes. The wait was about 17 minutes, which felt reasonable considering there were only two workers on shift and both were clearly hustling. The barista was moving quickly and still took the time to answer my questions, which I appreciated. The Milyar's was freshly made, comforting and perfectly sweetened. The Aden's chai was also well made with a tea and milk forward flavor that was less sweet than the Milyar's Chai. That said, it would have been helpful if the barista had given a quick heads-up that freshly made chai takes a bit longer, just so guests can anticipate the wait and have a better sense of timing. The space could also benefit from having some music on...it felt a bit quiet and flat. Will also return for the strawberry and chocolate filled croissants! Overall, solid service from a hardworking team. With a little more communication and some ambiance, this place could feel much warmer and more inviting. read more

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I ordered a cortado, but unfortunately, it wasn't made well. The milk wasn't steamed properly, and it seemed like there was more milk than there should've been. The coffee tasted burnt, which really threw off the balance of the drink. The barista mentioned they use beans from Yemen, which was interesting, but the quality didn't come through in the cup. They do have a wide selection of specialty drinks, which could be worth exploring. However, my experience wasn't great especially since my cup started leaking from the bottom about an hour in. read more

Milyar Coffee - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Honestly, I would not recommend this place unless you enjoy food that keeps you guessing. The shawarma and hot dog were a special kind of experience somehow burnt on the outside like they trained in a volcano, but still cold and frozen inside like they just woke up from the fridge. It felt like the food couldn't decide whether it was cooked or still in storage. Customer service was equally mysterious. The staff didn't know the menu prices, couldn't recommend anything, and overall gave the vibe of "we also just started working here today and are figuring life out." To make things even more adventurous, the food arrived without any sauce, so it was basically dry, sad, and emotionally unavailable. Overall, this place feels less like a restaurant and more like a surprise challenge game. If you're hungry and value your sanity, there are much better options nearby like Shawarma Ji, where food actually knows what temperature it is supposed to be. Save your money... and maybe your appetite too. read more

Milyar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Santa Clara, California