Super nice sour dough bakery and variety of refreshing drinks…read more Will be back. Almost like been in Europe with incredible choices.

This is a cute grab and go, where quality of food is much better than you'd expect from the…read moreotherwise charmless strip mall. In particular, I love their focaccia and pastries. Service is always great when I go there. I wish this location had some seating and ambience, but it's more of a grab and go.

Madison Alyzee is one of my favorite places to grab dessert. It's also a great spot to bring…read moreout-of-town guests. * Desserts: Miniature cakes, macarons, breads, and more. * Wait: Lines can be long but move quickly. I went on a Monday night and ordered within 3 minutes. * Price: Desserts start around $10, but worth it for a special treat or after a rough day at work * Seating: Indoor seating is available. * Work-friendly: Some people work here, but there are no outlets.

Was walking our dog so we needed somewhere with outdoor seating. They have some tables inside as…read morewell as patio seating outside, so plenty of space. They have both pastries and hot food to order. Their hazelnut cake is amazing. The Canele was also pretty good, but I've only seen it available once. Even though it's a cafe mostly for self serve, the staffs were really friendly and accommodating when we asked for extra silverware

Day Visited: Usually weekends around 8 AM Price Range: $$…read moreParking: Free Parking Lot, but fills up quickly especially during peak hour! Ordered: Hojicha Einspanner (go to), Espresso Tonic (go to), Seasonal Drinks, Pour Over Covour is one of our favorite coffee shops and we always come during the weekends! Highly recommend going early because the parking fills up fast, therefore, the seating in the coffee shop fills up fast as well. Our go-tos are usually an Iced Hojicha Einspanner and a pour over, Iced Americano, or an Espresso Tonic. We've tried their matcha as well, which is also solid! Every single time we have gone (which is usually when they open), there is already a line forming outside the door. Depending on how busy it is, we have waited between 12-18 minutes for our drinks (on the high end), but the drinks are always so yummy! They also have an amazing selection of pastries including an everything croissant, cookies, mochi, pistachio raspberry croissant, spinach and feta croissant, and a mushroom croissant to name a few! Their Hojicha Einspanner is sooo good. The Einspanner is so creamy and their Hojicha is the perfect, balanced amount of nutty flavors. Whenever I have ordered this drink, people are always eyeing to see what it is because the presentation is also that good! The Espresso Tonic is also a perfect summer drink and the shot was pulled perfectly. If you want to get some work done here, I'd highly recommend coming early so you can grab a table and to also bring your headphones because it does get busy and loud. They also have WiFi and one single bathroom. Thanks Covour Coffee!

Extremely. Underwhelming…read more Tried four drinks and a pastry. Cold brew is sour. Chalky matcha (psss, spend more as people can taste it). Diluted lattes. The coffee bean choice is in question here. Seems to be the root of all the bad drinks. Well the toppings are sub par as well. The everything croissant with cream cheese saved this from a ZERO star. The people who go here are not real coffee connoisseurs. Careful with the reviews. For the connoisseurs - the drinks are not refined. It's slapped together. It doesn't have the layering connoisseurs seek. Iykyk. I had so much hope, I mean, how bad can a coffee shop be if it's in a coffee town. The decor and vibe is nice, however.

Had some of the best pastries I've ever had…read more It can be a bit pricey & busy, but definitely worth it in my opinion. Super cute spot to read a book, eat with friends, etc. Highly recommend their croissants & cake.

Across the street of Castro is another bakery that, in all practical senses, offering the same and…read moreat slightly less price. In fact, there's a Chinese bakery quietly at the same block catering to a completely different clientele. As far as I am concerned, I will be happy with any of them. It's mostly about mood and is there anything specific that I am craving. We really came for brunch, I got the croissant burger and companion the smoke salmon toast. We both got Americano and a Yuzu pastry to share. All were superbly made and worth the pompous and prices. For those with big appetite, the portions probably won't sate your hunger. Of course, no one walks out of the door without some chocolates, they were beautifully crafted and decadent to the taste buds. Just not cheap. Well, you knew that already. Right?

Very good!…read more Service, display, taste. The price is a little high, but I'll be back!

Great cakes. A little pricy, but the quality is there…read more Had the matcha Mont Blanc and earl grey slice. The cake was light, flavorful, and the different textures were great. There's outdoor seating, and we were able to get a seat near opening time, but this place is quite popular.

We been coming here for quite awhile now. We love the bread and the buttery flaky croissants…read more If you haven't been to their store front. There is only street parking. Please take time to check out the chalkboard to see what's available. They have a walk up window where you can order what you want. They have a small display where you can see what pastries and small specialty breads are available. Today I got a baguette,peach Danish, and a scone. Also got a ham and cheese croissant. If you haven't tried the croissants. They are one of the most crispy and buttery flavored croissants that I found in the South Bay. For a Saturday,the line wasn't that long. Both windows open helped keep the line moving. They have benches and tables set up in the parking lot to enjoy your food. They also are available at some local farmers markets.

Delicious, fresh pastries! Will definitely come back to try all the variety they have. This is a…read moreclose walk from my work and it'll be such a yummy treat for the mornings. // Potato and onion turnover Delicious savory pastry! It was served slightly warm and smelled like a rich, comforting chowder. The filling was on the lighter side with more pastry than potato/onion. Still a good savory flavor. // Pineapple and coconut danish So yummy! I stole a bite of my friend's and immediately wished I had ordered my own. The danish pastry is softer than the turnover- super fluffy and tender. The pineapple and coconut were so fragrant and flavorful without being overly sweet too. Definitely interested in coming back to try more of their breads and pastries!

We were so excited they had a lot of their goodies still by the time we showed up (due to long…read moreweekend) so we got a full box! It's a pretty big space with a lot of goodies but they do sell out fast generally. e plain croissant. The plain croissant was buttery but too soft, it almost felt like a day old croissant. No crunch whatsoever. The almond croissant was fantastic, even after a day! The carrot muffin, zucchini cake all really moist and very flavorful, even after 1-2 days. The chocolate cookie was also tasty.

Their coffee and pastries are pretty great! I always come for the coffee but usually leave with a…read moresnack too.

Must Try!!! They are…read morenow at the Livermore Farmers Market!!! (Thursday nights) I first started, and have continued, to buy their baked goods at the Willow Glen San Jose Farmers Market. (Saturday mornings) - Nutella bread thingy - soooooo delish - Ricotta lemon bread thingy - soooooo good - Breakfast bar is the ultimate bomb! Super nice people... I always love supporting local businesses and FRIENDLY people! Would I go back? YES! (From SJ to Livermore... I will continue to follow them!)

Delicious baked goods from a prime location in front of live entertainment at the Livermore farmers…read moremarket. The booth attendants were very helpful with samples and explaining the concept of wild yeast to me. Amidst a busy, lively event area surrounded by competition from at least two others, this bakery booth is selling out of pastries left and right. Tried the Lemon Ricotta bread & breakfast bar, both were delicious, sweet, and filling, with unexpectedly complex flavors. Purchased the Nutella bread and the cinnamon roll because I heard they're "the best" from other customers so I'm excited to try these when I get home.

Carte Blanche is cute, convenient and cozy! Located in the Shashi Hotel in Mountain View this…read morelittle spot serves up coffee, tea, juice shots and pastries. Iced Latte - solid cup, with an option of milk alternatives and syrups. Price is typical for the Bay Area, $6-7 a drink. Not too crowded the morning I was here so service was quick and seamless. My drink was well made and tasted great. Wish they had more food offerings, since The Emerald Hour and Broma hours aren't open until later in the day. Lots of bright seating in the the main ordering area, but more seating in the lobby that's perfect hanging out or working. Complimentary parking (and charging) in the hotel structure and street parking.

OVERALL Fresh food, quick table-side service after ordering…read moreat the counter, and a relaxed hotel-café ambiance make Carte Blanche a very solid breakfast choice, especially if you're already at Shashi Hotel or in the Shoreline area....coffee is so-so and you're likely better off taking a walk over to Google Cafe for this one (from taste and price!). Overall solid fresh food (pricey but I guess normal for the area), knocked off a star for coffee being very average and service being less enthusiastic or friendly than I expected. AMBIANCE We came down for breakfast in the early morning to grab a quick hot breakfast and coffee and it was easy enough to get to and solid hours for the working folks. Fairly quiet spot and just the usual buzz of folks taking calls or having chit chat with coffee. It's right inside the Shashi Hotel and has a clean minimalist feel. There's indoor seating (about 3-4 tables) within the cafe but most folks just found a spot within the hotel dining area with more booths and long tables for coworking, and tables by the fireside, or outside by the pool. It's pretty comfortable spot to work in though some of the floor charging ports were often a trip hazard! SERVICE You order at the counter...(and can't say the folks taking the order didn't seem particularly enthusiastic working there but otherwise we got what we ordered and all substitution requests were honored), take a numbered placard, and sit down wherever you want. We dined in but you can obviously get to-go. In 10-15 minutes or so, the staff bring your food out to the table, which is pretty efficient and keeps things casual. Food was prepared quickly, arrived hot and well-presented, and they bring you silverware -- which is ideal if you're trying to grab breakfast before meetings or a flight! The overall atmosphere is calm and polished "urban resort lobby café" than crowded street coffee shop, which fits well if you're staying at the hotel or meeting colleagues nearby. FOOD The breakfast menu leans toward elevated kind of price-y but limited. There's only 4 main breakfast items (if you're not a pastry person in the morning). As an aside, the pastries in the case also didn't look super fresh. While limited in menu, everything we tried tasted fresh and was pretty solid -- a bit pricey but hey for the speed and fresh, healthy feel it was fine. The avocado toast came on hearty sourdough with scrambled eggs and bright toppings (loved the edamame in the salad), making it feel more like a full meal. The pork sausage breakfast bowl was solid too with scrambled eggs, potatoes, spinach, cheddar, avocado, salsa, and a touch of habanero heat that made it comforting but still interesting. The fruit and yogurt bowl balanced things out nicely with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, granola, and honey, so you can go lighter if you don't want something heavy first thing in the morning! Would recommend this or the avocado toast if you're looking for something lighter but want to get the greens in.