So, I live for coffee. I roast it, buy it, sell it, cup it, pack it, ship it, mix it, blend it... you name it. So when I travel, I'm usually hauling around an arsenal of brewing gear like some caffeinated survivalist. And yeah... I'm picky AF. I like what I like. So if you're gonna serve me coffee, it better show up dressed in a suit and tie. In this case, it absolutely did. I had to give the local spot near Grandma's house a shot. I walked in with crossed fingers and low expectations, but walked out with a satisfied palate, a smile, and an eagerness to visit again soon. This is NOT your run-of-the-mill coffee shop. They roast onsite. Real deal, Holyfield. I started with an espresso. Then a cortado. Then grabbed a bag of Yirgacheffe to go because I gotta see what else they got going on. . These guys clearly know what they're doing; and if they don't, they accidentally perfected it anyway. The espresso was balanced, clean, and intentional. Nothing hidden behind over-roasting or gimmicks. Just refined quality coffee handled correctly. I'm genuinely glad spots like this exist, and even happier one sits right here near my fam. Seriously, can't wait to visit again. read more

My husband and I took a quick work coffee break and decided to drive over to Moonbeam Cafe. We've actually been here before and came back specifically because their coffee is genuinely excellent. This time, however, the experience was a bit mixed. The drinks were still top-notch--we really enjoyed them, and the Mediterranean bagel was also fresh and delicious. Quality-wise, they absolutely deliver. That said, the customer service unfortunately didn't match the level of the coffee. The cashier interaction felt curt and low-energy, and overall not very welcoming. When my husband asked about their most popular specialty drink, she mentioned the "Milky Way" and compared it to a Starbucks macchiato--which felt like an odd comparison for a specialty coffee shop that otherwise seems to take pride in its craft. More than anything, the interaction came across as disengaged and a bit uninterested, which stood out because places like this usually shine in both product and service. We'll likely still come back for the coffee and food, but I do think the service experience matters a lot--and this visit didn't quite meet expectations on that front. read more

I've been visiting MoonBean's Coffee a few times a week for either hot or iced coffees. My go-to are the honey lavender or vanilla lattes (both less sweet and with oat milk). I like that the coffee is on the stronger side and really creamy. A great coffee shop on the Santa Teresa side. They also have options for sugar-free syrups. For breakfast sandwiches, my go-to is the Will Clark. Can't go wrong with an English muffin with egg, bacon, smashed avocado, and cheese. Service is quick considering there's usually a long during the morning rush hour. read more

Ordered an iced Milky Way latte, super tasty and creamy (used oat milk). Came in spur of the moment morning, was not too many people sitting or ordering around 8:30 am. They do have some tables available and window seating, as well as a few seats outside. I do feel some of the inside was a little dirty on the walls near the back of the restaurant, something for them to definitely review. Overall, would be back to try other baked goods and items before knocking anything else! read more

Cute little coffee shop that seems to specialize in roasting. The drinks have strong nutty/chocolate/roast notes that to me is distinctive to local coffee shops in comparison to more light/sweet/floral notes of larger ones, but I'm not a pro or anything. I was reading through the reviews when ordering and was worried that the drinks would be too sweet or overwhelming in flavor, but I didn't it to be an issue. I was particularly afraid of the Leprechaun but it was good! The barista was very chipper and nice which I really appreciated. There are outdoor tables. It is located in a plaza with plenty of parking. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Almond Joe Hot, Bali Blue Beans, Leprechaun Iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Incredible service and tasty coffee. My go to order is milky way with oat milk. It is very milky and creamy. One of my favorite coffee spots! read more

I went in on a Friday at 1:30p and it wasn't busy. Parking is spacious and cafe is easy to find. The atmosphere inside was neat too. Seating is pretty limited though. Worker was super nice and energetic! I got the almond joe latte, and flavor is STRONG. I love almond so yum. The sweetness level is probably like other places' 75%, pretty balanced. Actually I'm drinking it while writing the review and I'd give the Almond Joe drink a 10/10 :) Bring it to sip on in the library a block away!!!!! There are also different speciality drinks that I would try again, like Major Tom. Overall, I'd come again. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Almond Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Came here on a Monday morning around 8am and it wasn't busy! So much parking outside and the inside was spacious with a lot of tables to work at. It was my first time here and their menu had alot of fun drinks! I had a hard time picking one so I asked what they recommended. I ended up ordering the dirty thai tea! It was so yummy I should've got a large Definitely need to come back asap to get it again but I also want to try their other drinks as well! read more

MoonBean's Coffee - dirty thai iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Quick and easy to order. Love the vibes on the inside as well. I'm not a huge coffee fan but I think the inside really has that coffee lovers vibe. We got the cinnamon roll drink to share and I will say it was interesting. It was a coffee flavor with toffee and then cinnamon after taste. Once the ice melted a little, the flavors blended together better and was much more enjoyable. But don't wait too long for the ice to melt because then it became watered down read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Moonbean's is my go-to coffee shop and I love that I live sooo close to it. Their lines are usually out the door and for good reason. I actually saw my last review was 9 years ago for this place---- and I still love this place. (I moved away from the area for a few years but bought a house nearby so I'm back now.) My drink is an iced zebra mocha. I've tried a couple of their other specialty drinks but my favorite is the zebra mocha. Service is great, staff is always kind. Seating is still limited inside with either people hanging out to catch up or to do work. I usually just order my drinks and go home. They have a stamp card system that I hope never goes away lol. read more

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What a lovely little coffee store right across from the busy Santa Teresa Street! Best coffee, service and the ambiance!

My brother and I were looking to get out of the house without having to spend too much money. I was very reluctant to come to this spot initially because I've been drinking Vietnamese iced coffee exclusively, but changed my mind quickly after walking in. The AI-generated coffee images pasted in the windows were a bit tacky, but the staff are extremely friendly and knowledgable about coffee. I ordered the dirty Thai and my brother got some espresso drink made with some hard to source coffee beans. I've had the Thai tea + espresso concept before so I knew I'd like it, but I was pleasantly surprised at how relatively affordable this option is here compared to the other places where I've seen it. My brother enjoyed his drink so much that he went back inside and bought a bag of the coffee beans. There isn't the most seating inside, it is a small shop, and a few people were working on their laptops. There were tables open for standing and waiting and a couple of seats outdoors, but I wouldn't take my chances at planning to get work done here. I'd recommend MoonBean's to any coffee connoisseur, or if you're looking to take that one friend that is stuck in their ca phe sua da and boba era then the dirty Thai won't let you down. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I can't believe business expect a tip and then are rude! One of the baristas was disrespectful when I changed my mind that want iced coffee instead of hot. Since when is changing your mind a problem in the food and beverage industry? When I asked for my mocha to be iced instead she looked to the other barista female next to her and rolled her eyes. I even told her at the end that she didn't need to give a look when I changed my mind and that it was rude and unprofessional. She just said "ok", didn't even apologize and ignored what she did. I didn't get her name but Mary was the cash register at the time and heard the conversation. Not sure if Mary was supervising or not but nothing was done about the barista's rude customer service. read more

Major Tom was rich and flavorful. Ample parking, and the establishment was clean and well-maintained. Customer service was decent. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Incredible service and space! This is the kind of coffee spot I really enjoy. Inventive lattes, and super friendly staff. They also can do things half-sweet, and have a variety of alternative milks. Located in a humble shopping center across from the new Kaiser hospital build site off Cottle Rd. I just wish they had more locations across SJ! Definitely will be revisiting when I'm in town. read more

I've been consistently coming to this coffee shop for over 10 years. Such a local hidden gem. Inside they have a huge coffee roaster and it always smells SO GOOD in there. All of their specialty drinks are yummy but I mostly come here for the thai tea or dirty thai tea. They always use high quality ingredients and are very consistent with their drinks. Parking is plentiful but seating is limited. Docking one star because some of the baristas are not the friendliest. Make sure to grab a punch card! 1 free drink for every 12 purchased. read more

This is a nice shop with a real roaster inside. It gives it an antique like feel. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. My go to drinks are the almond joe and honey lavender. :-) read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Unfortunately, I liked the inside more than the coffee itself. I always order lattes at cafes just to stay consistent. I do like a bold coffee flavor which is how theirs tasted. The latte here wasn't bad, but it did taste slightly burnt. The cafe was busy Saturday in the late morning. This is still a spot I'd try again, but it's not a must-try. That said, it's definitely better than the big coffee chains. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Cute little cozy place. I ordered the honey lavender latte and it wasn't too sweet. I tried other places that serve lavender and it's usually overpowering, this was a good balance. They have a pretty good menu selection. I would come back to try the other drinks. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Pretty varied menu selection - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Got a Mexico's Coffee and Breakfast English Sandwich. Both very yummy and tasty! Sweet and Cheerful Staff and quick and efficient service. A little pricey, but considering the economy and how prices for everything has gone up, is actually reasonable. Lots of tables in and out to sit and enjoy your food and or drink. read more

I tried the almond joe and their blueberry scone and both were amazing! The prices here are really great for the service, food, and ambiance. I recommend trying this place out if you haven't already :) The people working here are super kind. The service was very fast. I also think it's a local family owned coffee shop, so it's a great way to support our community! This would be a great place to study or catch up on work read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Almond Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

Love this place, I discovered it about a month ago and the coffee is delicious they also have a good assortment of pastries!

Coffee is good! Not on the pricier side-- however on the sweeter side. There is limiting seating but if you get a table there are plenty of outlets which is a plus. The place has a cool ambiance with R&B playing in the background which makes it a very chill work from home spot or a place to catch up with friends! read more

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What I got : Major Tom : 4/5 I came here early morning to get a little drink drink and found this place. The owners served me my drink, they were nice and quick. I was in and out under like 5 minutes. I like the drink I got, it was on the sweeter side which I prefer but I wish there a bit more coffee taste. The ambiance was chill and I love the decor and prints they have around the shop. And they got a roaster on site? That's pretty cool! Overall I'd come back here just to look around more, and the drinks tend to run sweet here but that isn't a problem for me :) read more

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A nice cozy coffee shop in the South bay area! They have great hot and iced coffees! Many specialty options! Its a great vibe here to drink your coffee and be in a relaxing setting! Very neat and organized setting! The aroma of the fresh coffee smells fantastic! Great customer service! Very friendly and helpful! read more

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So sad to give this place only 2 stars. Disappointing that this is the only coffee shop in my neighborhood and the quality is below average. Coffee is so bland and each drink was not well balanced. I went 3x to give it a fair shot. -vanilla ice latte - overdid it on the vanilla so it was too sweet. -dirty chai - barely can taste the chai or the expresso. So bland, no flavor. -regular hot latte - no flavor, watery, bland read more

This is one of my go to places for coffee! I love their specialty drinks, especially the Zebra Mocha, Mocha Amore, and Cinnamon Roll. The syrups they use taste really good! I would definitely recommend trying this place! read more

The "Dirty Asian" is amazing. That's all I got. 85 more characters? Okay, this should do. read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

I know this place is already a well-loved local gem, but I just have to comment on how amazing their breakfast burritos are. Something about them makes them so cravable and I find myself thinking about it pretty regularly LOL. I'm not a coffee snob by any means, but their coffee also seems pretty high quality and has great texture & flavor. This place is the real deal and not just about aesthetics! And the service has always been friendly. read more

Was traveling on the road and thanks to yelp they recommended this place. This place have a really relaxing and modern atmosphere. If I was a college student I can definitely do my homework or study here. Customer service is excellent and they recommend me a cold brew and it definitely did the job and now I'm wired up and back on the road read more

This was the closest local coffee shop to me growing up in south San Jose. I lived a 10-15 minute walk away and have always loved the coffee here. They roast their own beans which is a good sign for a coffee shop off the bat. Their espresso is very smooth and not bitter, it blends very well into the flavors of their specialty lattes. My go-to is the Milky Way. The employees here are very welcoming and always open to any questions you have about the menus their service is reasonably fast. The environment is casual and friendly, and the WiFi is fairly quick so you can definitely make this is study or work spot, though seating is a bit limited. My only gripe is that they used to be open a bit later pre-pandemic, so you have to look for other options for a coffee fix in the later afternoon or early evening. Overall I cannot recommend Moonbeans enough read more

Delicious coffee, scones. Everyone is so kind, helpful with great smile. The ambiance is very relaxing and friendly. I recommend this place read more

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Ordered a hazelnut iced latte with oat milk and it was exactly what I was craving. I usually get less sweet at places because they overpower the sugar but regular sweet here was just right. They have other flavors that aren't on the menu too (the hazelnut latte I ordered wasn't). I like that they have a smaller sized cup option because I can't drink too much at a time. Would come again! read more

Their coffee is so fresh and good! It always perks me up. I love a good coffee. It's a cute place. The staff is really welcoming.

This is one of South San Jose's ma and pa coffee shop that I've been hearing about for a decade. It took me a while to finally try it. The vibe was cozy and service was quick and easy. The drinks were reasonably priced, but it didn't stand out to me. My only issue is that there aren't enough tables if you're looking to sit down and get work done. Other than that, if you're just grabbing coffee on the go, then this is the spot. I couldn't guarantee finding a study spot here. read more

Great little coffee shop. Modern interior with friendly staff. Got the dirty thai tea which is thai iced tea topped with a shot of espresso. Extremely good if you like thai iced tea. 5/5 recommended read more

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My friend and I were meeting for coffee. We had never been here- she found it online. I didn't know this coffee shop existed so I was pleasantly surprised :) First off, it's cute and small inside. However, there is limited seating. They had one table that was being used. The other was a big table and the small table was taken. We had to sit outside in one of the 2 seater tables. Mind you, on Saturday morning it was around 58 degrees. They have a lot of empty space which could be better utilized. This coffee shop has potential and I hope it improves their seating. Also, their music is loud. I was outside and throughout our conversation, all I could hear was the music. Customer service was EXCELLENT. I definitely have only positive feedback in regards to their employees. The coffee was actually good. read more

There seems to always be a line at this place and for good reason! The coffee is pretty good and I'm not even a coffee person (I prefer tea). My husband likes coffee so I happened to tag along. He orders a different coffee every time we come here, and I take sips of it but I can't remember which ones /are good (not helpful, I know), but I got myself a dirty Thai tea and that was better than I expected! Would come back to get that again. read more

This place was not bad. I got here around 6 AM and it was not busy. They were making my drinks, and the area looked really clean. I ordered a Mexican latte and honey lavender latte ice which was not that bad read more

MoonBean's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Jose, California

My favorite coffee ever (even more than the SB PSL) is the Cinnamon Roll from Moonbeans! I've had other flavors and varieties, but this one tops my list. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the coffee is consistently good. read more