Coffee Connoisseur here ‍ I've done coffee crawls in Portland, OR and have tried many different…read morekinds of lattes. I like to look for new spins on lattes to see what barista's are whipping up to make things unique. I came in thinking I was going to get a basic latte, but the Borgia Mocha caught my eye! I asked the cashier if it was a good choice and she recommended it. I was a little unsure how the two would blend and how much orange they would use in it, but it came out amazing! Honestly probably one of the top 10 unique mocha's I have tried and it was delicious! I loved the burst of refreshing orange that complimented the chocolate. The flavors danced on my tastebuds like two separate flavors that blended together as one. Each holding their own note that added value to the drink making it unique. I was instantly impressed and wish I found this on more menus! A classic mocha with a refreshing twist of orange was a pleasant surprise! I'm so glad I stopped in for a pick me up! I also loved all the art on the large walls and there looked to be plenty of tables and seating for people to eat and work at.

Pros: PLENTY of seating, this place is pretty big for a coffee shop, beans for sale, solid options…read morefor baked goods, enjoyable sandwiches, friendly workers. Cons: can be a pretty busy spot, not the most consistent, the specific beans I like aren't always available. Notes: Thought I had written a review here a while back as they are a part of my post Oakland airport tradition. My routine, fly into to Oakland, drive to Moussaka for lunch (rip the former chef/owner and restaurant), head 2 doors down to Zocalo for coffee on the ride home. If my flight was extra early and Moussaka was closed still, Zocalo was more than good enough to fit my food and coffee needs.

Glad I came here for a boba today instead of a chain. The boba was perfectly chewy and the guy who…read moremade my drink, the owner of the shop I found out, was super friendly and gave me a great rec to try - black sesame black tea. I normally get less sweet but he recommended normal sweetness since they don't use as much sugar, and it was just right for me. I don't write many reviews but I was appreciative of his customer service and some delicious boba. Support local!

Tried four drinks today - purple cloud, chocolate and Thai tea, all with additional toppings and a…read morejasmine matcha no toppings without sugar. The matcha was harsh and heavy tannins without the umami and grassy flavor. It's either been sitting and not fresh or made with water that was too hot and cooked the matcha. The purple cloud and chocolate seemed like a powdered drink. The boba was not cooked through to the center so you get gritty centers. I remember previous visits were much better, unfortunately.

Yafa Coffee opened 9 months ago where Starbucks once was. There's a sign all around the outside of…read morebuilding stating that a Sana'a Cafe will be "coming soon". No decor. A few tables inside. Many comfy ergonomic chairs by the counters. Not many parking spaces where 2 eateries & a 76 gas station is. Enter, greeted promptly by single barista on duty who told me he would be with shortly as he was mixing drinks previously ordered. Offerings: espressos, matcha, drip coffee, Yemen drinks. Yemen cake slices & pastries. Sips: Turkish Coffee (L. 4.49) to go -made within 5 minutes of ordering. Was very hot, had to wait for it to cool. -Dark Roast blend with an hint of cardamon. Bold, smooth taste. Easy sipping, habit forming. Not as harsh as others I've imbibed. 4.5 stars Worthy. Quantity: reasoning pricing. Quality: excellent. 4 stars as prices not posted, parking an issue at peak times. January is Muslim Heritage Month

Great coffee and very friendly staff! We tried the unique Yemeni iced latte which was delicious but…read moredefinitely on the sweet side. My boyfriend had the chai specialty drink and he really liked it as it had a very distinct and unique flavor, but not too sweet. We also had to get the Dubai chocolate cheesecake which was sooo good!!

Family owned coffee shop near Ross…read more I totally forgot the name of the coffee I had today. I made a few modifications to my shaken espresso iced coffee. They typically add 6 pumps of sweetener but I only got two pumps with an extra shot of espresso. Just how I like it and it tasted amazing!! I would have given them 5 stars but one of the owners family member touched my 7 year old daughter's nose with his hands. People don't like their kids being touched by strangers. Please keep that in mind for future clients.

I got a latte & bagel sandwich and somehow spent $25. I appreciate the cashier's help and…read moreexplaining items, but going over the receipt it didn't really make sense? nutty cow latte not bad smoked salmon bagel good but not worth all that

Great drinks, very friendly staff, and a relaxing environment. There's really nothing else you can…read moreask for.

Very cute , cozy, coffee shop! The staff were friendly and answered all my questions with patience…read more I got the vegan breakfast burrito and it was filled with vegan cheese and tofu. It was on the smaller side. I would definitely recommend offering a hot sauce to be paired with it. My dad ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and enjoyed it.

Friends suggested we meet here after a sports win. There are so many choices of boba!! Staff are…read morepatient with everyone. We ordered and selected levels of sugar and ice and added calamari to the order. There were plenty of tables to wait and while we did the line backed out of the door. Our number was called fairly soon. The calamari was crispy and seasoned with a little kick of heat. The Boba was perfect. And our friend said we should try his popcorn chicken as it is an authentic Taiwanese street food. It was seasoned with Chinese Five Spice and very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This visit was a win-win. Ill be back!

** Note for non-dairy & vegan friends: There have non-dairy milk options! Soy, oat, almond…read more The service was quick & the cashier was helpful. I have been craving taro so I ordered the Taro Milk Tea since they supposedly make it from scratch. I was happy to learn they had nondairy options. It was not reflected as an itemized charge in the receipt but there was an unexplained $0.75 so I'm thinking that's the non-dairy charge. The drink itself was decent. For the price, I'd rather get the taro at Chicha Sanchen instead. This location is hangout friendly and has plenty of tables for the guests. It's a little dim and the barely any AC if that matters. I didn't mind it but it was noticeable.

The Marketing Trap is Real (But the Service is Great!) I had…read moreabsolutely no intention of stopping by Peet's today, but their marketing team definitely knows what they are doing! I got a "spend $6, get $3 off" promo in my app since it had been a while, and it lured me right through the door. My goal was to stay as close to that $6 mark as possible to practically get a freebie. I originally ordered a large drink and a pastry, but when the total hit $12, I had the barista knock the drink down to a medium to save a few bucks. After the discount, I walked out spending $8. Sneaky marketing--they got me to spend money I hadn't planned on! For my order, I tried the Iced Lavender Vanilla Matcha. Unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite and didn't quite hit the spot, so I only drank about half of it. I also grabbed a Lemon Blueberry Danish. Now, I have a personal rule about "open-air" pastry cases--if food is sitting out all day, it's an open invitation for gnats or flies to dance all over it! Usually, I prefer when they pull a fresh one from the back wrap counter. When I noticed the barista pull mine straight from the display, I asked her about it. She was sweet and assured me everything was fresh and they didn't have a gnat problem right now, so I decided to take a chance since she was warming it up. Sadly, the danish wasn't very delicious either, and I only ate a few bites. Even though the food and drink were a miss for me today, I still love coming into this Peet's. The atmosphere is always so incredibly calm and peaceful, and the baristas are always so friendly, upbeat, and polite. I'll definitely be back for my usuals, but I'll probably pass on the lavender and the display case next time!

Cute coffee shop. If you like strong potent coffee, this is the place to try. Im not used to strong…read morebrews so It hits me hard at 1st sip lol. I also appreciate the 2 weeks I have to use my birthday reward. Other coffee places give you 24hrs to redeem for gift.

I love this bakery. It is located in a small outdoor shopping mall with free parking…read more Everything here is delicious and reasonably priced. Staff at the store are friendly and efficient. There is a tiny eat in place. I usually buy their red bean bun, coconut twist, and white Chocolate loaf (Of course they are the best when freshly baked, however, they stock up well in freezer). They offer savory breads too if that is more of your preference. I like their egg tart, cheese bites and mango cheese cake also! IMO, I feel like their drinks are a bit too sweet ( personal preference). Be sure to download an app for special monthly offers and rewards.

This is my final stop on the gluten challenge tour. We got the guava cheese pastry, the mango…read morecustard bun, coconut bun, red bean matcha roll, choco bun, and the Hokkaido milk bun. Guava cheese pastry has guava jam inside. Not much filling but the flavor is quite strong. No cheese to speak of. Mango custard bun smells strongly of mango but the flavor is more subtle. It's mango all throughout though. Coconut bun was by far the strongest flavor, really generous amount of creamy custard coconut filling. Matcha red bean roll is filled with whipped cream. It has the green tea flavor but it's very subtle. The red bean is few and far between. The choco bun was chocolatey, with a pudding consistency of filling. The bun had a cocoa flavor. Strong flavor of chocolate throughout. The Hokkaido bun was filled with whipped cream which was unexpected. Underneath the cream is some sort of white bean paste The cream filling is like a really good hostess filling. It's self serve. A lot of similar places have you grab the pastries with tongs, but here they put them in plastic which is a relief in terms of germ spreading potential. Line went quickly. Tons of options. Tons of savories too and lots of drinks. They were constantly replacing and bringing out fresh pastries. They did so 3-4 times in the 10 mins we were there so you know when you go the pastries won't be stale or old.

very cute place, ordered a matcha... It was good, but if youre looking for good quality matcha id…read moreskip this place! its more of like a latte powder mix than an actual matcha latte. I also got a beef and cheese piroshki and it honestly tasted like something from a school lunch menu, the small bakery items are low quality, I have not tried their hot food items but I do not recommend bakery stuff as most if it comes out of a package rather than fresh!

My five star neighborhood coffee shop and pizzeria. Friendly atmosphere to have coffee, read a…read morebook, meet a friend, or do a little work online. The food is delicious and so is the coffee. My go to for sure for years.

Haven't been here in years, and I'm so happy to see they're still here and thriving. You can feel…read morethe thoughtfulness behind this place. It gives off such a welcoming, community-centered vibe -- like they genuinely want people to come in, enjoy good food and drinks, hang out, relax, and just have a good time. I was indecisive while ordering because there's just too many goodies to choose from and IK that can be annoying, but we had great service because the guy that took our order was patient and seen that my struggles was most definitely real . We ordered mozzarella sticks, popcorn chicken, curly fries, and two large Thai teas -- one with green apple jelly topping, which paired sooo well to me hehe. We don't eat out much because we cook at home nowadays, so when we do, we wanna enjoy the classics lol. It's actually really cool seeing how the place has evolved over the years. The very first time we came, the back area looked like this cute little library/study hall/tutoring/game/hangout room. Then a couple years into the COVID days, it turned into a unique snack and gift shop vibe. Now it's this awesome mini arcade/lounge setup with comfy seating, sports on TV, and really great food (savory & sweets) and drinks. And the food is SOLID. Even on my last mozzarella stick, I still had a cheese pull -- and it had already been at least like 20-30 minutes. That says a lot on the quality. What also makes this place stand out is the little acts of kindness. Part of their service is while we were already getting busy, grubbing, they randomly offered us a complimentary yummy, soft, and fluffy eggette on a stick with their condensed milk sauce, which gave me that feeling like how a love one would just randomly give something very sweet just because. I don't go out much anymore, but if I'm craving for some outside sweets and treats oh and almost forgot to mention how pretty affordable for the quality and portions we got for our meal, I'm def bringing my nieces n nephews here when they visit! I love the different chairs, décor, games, ambiance, food, and drinks! They keep everything so clean, neat, and organized at the station from where you sanitize your hands, grab your napkins, straws and condiments-- it genuinely feels like there's something here for everyone. You HAVE to find at least one thing you'll enjoy here!

Got the strawberry banana crepe, it was freshly made!…read more Service was accurate and friendly. Local mom and pop store. Can be renovated but it is clean.