We come to Panama Bay every weekend and usually arrive early, and we are always warmly greeted and acknowledged as soon as we walk in. The space is consistently clean, welcoming, and ready for customers, and we can always find a spot that works for our family and kids. It has the perfect balance of the cozy hustle and bustle of a coffee shop with a genuinely warm, friendly atmosphere. The staff are engaging, kind, and attentive, and it's clear they care about both their customers and their space. It's one of those places that just feels good to be in -- relaxed, welcoming, and well run. It's easily our favorite local coffee shop and a staple of our weekends. read more

I got a 16 ounce iced vanilla latte with whole milk and it came out to $6.35; cheapest in Livermore area! I came during the rush-hour and my shot was pulled perfectly, great syrup. The inside is cute and has a lot of place to sit also outdoors. Parking is a little bit tricky. The coffee shop is right in the center of downtown so if you're lucky, you can find parking outside of the coffee shop, but most likely you'll have to park in Livermore Village parking garage; head to the back of morning on 1st restaurant, to the right there will be an alleyway and that will lead you straight to the shop. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Iced Vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

We stopped in to this coffee shop on a warm day. They had a variety of drinks and shakes and even energy drink options! I got the half tea half lemonade drink and it was very refreshing and perfectly sweet and what I expected it to be. My boyfriend got the coffee cake latte with oatmilk which had good flavor and was not overly sweet! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Half Black Tea/Half Lemonade & Coffee Cake Latte - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Still a great, independent coffee/tea place in downtown Livermore over many years. Great location near a lot of restaurants. Parking can still be a challenge, but a few times around the block or using the new parking garage nearby across the street. The banana strawberry muffin is fresh and oh so good. The ice tea choices are pretty good and they don't skimp on the ice! YEA! In the last year there is some updated seating inside and some wall upgrades. When the weather is good, and it usually is, plenty of outdoor seating around both sides of this corner location. read more

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Located on first street, downtown, is Panama. Street parking. This coffee shop has plenty of tables. Customer service was good. The baked goods were good. The Mocha I ordered was creamy. Delicious! If you're downtown and want coffee, this is the place! read more

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Great teas and coffees with friendly service! Stopped by for an iced tea on a 90 degree day. I love that they have three different unsweetened daily ice teas-herbal, green and black. Large cafe with plenty of seating inside and out. Cute welcoming cafe in downtown Livermore. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Iced green tea - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

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Livermore is so blessed with the amount of great coffee places. I finally went to this one after so many trips to Story Coffee. I really like this cafe. It has a lot of sitting areas to just relax and drink a nice cup of coffee. Very cozy. I like that they have little seasonal drinks other than their normal menu. It was nice to hold the warm coffee while I walked outside in the cold. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Needed a caffeine boost otw to the Livermore outlets. This isolated in the middle to downtown so parking could've a bit tricky. Banana bread latte (4/5): This tasted like a normal coffee but with a hint of banana bread. I would really love it if it had more banana bread flavor. Overall I enjoyed my drink. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Love the vibes of this place. Staff were very friendly and service was quick. Got the matcha latte and a blueberry scone. It was all delicious and the scone was fresh out of the oven which was an amazing plus. The area it is in is also really cute / nice with lots of little shops and feels very safe with lots of parking. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

We tried the iced carmelita and the latte. They have a nice variety of drinks on the menu, and the service was fast. The coffee was a little bitter for my taste, since I prefer sweeter drinks, but the rest of my family really enjoyed theirs. The interior is nice with cute decor, and there's plenty of seating both inside and outside. read more

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Stopped in first time while We were waiting for the Fat Pigeon to Open. Nice space, good seating and very clean. Everyone was very friendly, prices and wait time We're Reasonable. It was fairly busy as well. Quality of the coffee, and hot cocoa was awesome. Served temperature Appropriate. Nice place to Chill and visit. Well done. read more

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The vibes here are always super lovely. There's plenty of seating for folks who want to get work done and the employees are all exceptionally sweet and accommodating. They have more experimental / novelty drinks which can be hit or miss but they're really fun to try. They used to have this mango chai flavor I was obsessed with but they ended up swapping it out which was a bummer. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

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A place w real people and the BEST coffee ever! The people are friendly and they REMEMBER you. I am always impressed by their roast. Yum! Also the food is delightful. The croissants are delicious. If you're looking for a sandwich and some great coffee with the best atmosphere, you want Panama Bay! And make sure you ask for Mia or Sam! These two are simply fantastic! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Mia is the BEST!! Sam was hiding....;-) - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Probably closer to 3.5 stars. This is (almost) a good place to get some work done! They have outlets and a decent amount of seating. The only con is that the music is too loud. One time it was so loud a stranger next to me actually went up to ask the employee to lower the music and everyone thanked him. I don't recommend if you have to take any calls or meetings. The bathroom code changes every week so you'll need to ask the employees for the code when you come in. Drinks are okay - not my favorite but I still come back because it's the best place I've found to do work so far. It comes out to $6.85 for an iced oat milk latte with a flavored syrup. I recommend downloading the app to gain points and rewards! It's a cute cafe to stop by for a drink or sit outside. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Such a cute coffee spot! Had to give this cafe a try for their innovative speciality lattes and was not disappointed. I tried their banana bread latte and I don't like sweet coffee an asked the barista to make it less sweet and and she did an amazing job making it less sweet but not lose flavor! I'm not a fan of hazelnut, which the og recipe calls for, so the barista subbed it for toffee for me and it was fire. My mom got their Mumbai masala chai which was also super yum and had a good taste of spices. We also got their spinach and cheese pastry which was fresh and also super yum. Def recommend trying this spot!! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Stop by to get another coffee on the way. Nice decoration with some of Halloween theme. It is nice coffee shop. I like the wall where you can write message on the cup holder and stick it to the wall. The cold brew and the oat raisin cookies are good. Worker is very friendly. read more

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Yup, if I'm drinking coffee, I want this one!!! I stumbled on the iced vanilla latte and it's one of the richest, most flavorful lattes I've had in so long where I can enjoy the coffee aroma and flavor without it being bitter and having a weird aftertaste. *Drink of choice: iced sugar free vanilla latte with oat milk - largest size they have!! Gotta stop by and have it anytime of day!! Sad they're not open late night to have it more read more

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It was my first time at Panama Bay this afternoon and I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a small iced decaf americano with oat milk and sugar free hazelnut syrup. It was perfect! I'd order that same thing again when I come back! We also shared a Reese's peanut butter cookie. We asked for it warmed up and it was gooey and delish!!! Will definitely be back! read more

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I tried Panama Bay today and it was honestly pretty disappointing. I ordered one of their specialty lattes, the Almond Joy, which is supposed to be a mix of mocha and coconut. But when I received my drink, it didn't taste like coconut or mocha at all, it just tasted like an average coffee. There was no hint of either flavor, which was a letdown, especially since the employee mentioned it was really good. read more

Panama Bay Coffee: A Cozy Downtown Gem! A repeat favorite! I love the rustic vibe of this charming cafe. Always a pleasure to grab my go-to Caramelita Latte, served extra hot, paired with their scrumptious gluten-free Banana Blueberry Muffin (warmed to perfection!). Consistently delicious and welcoming atmosphere. Their staff are always smiling and friendly. A must-visit in downtown Livermore! read more

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Great place to work and grab a little treat!! I ordered an iced green tea with lavender + the spinach and cheese croissant - so good. Ashlyn was extremely helpful with ordering and provided recommendations and alternatives. read more

Another great spot downtown have been there several times great pick me up during farmers mkt on Sunday mornings. Large selection of drinks,nice selection of pastries and muffins and sweet treats,friendly staff,definitely check it out and enjoy!!! read more

Quick iced tea run and break between work. Comfy space. Friendly staff. Will be back to try the food and extras. read more

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I love Panama Bay Coffee!! This is my favorite coffee shop in Livermore. Perfect location in downtown and the staff are always so nice! The snickerdoodle latte is amazing read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Iced snickerdoodle latte & bagel sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Best coffee shop in town in my opinion! It's super cute, in a great downtown location, the staff is great, and the coffee flavors and varieties are awesome. Fun snacks too. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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I was in the area for meetings and wanted to stop somewhere I can work on my laptop and get a little pick me up. Glad I stumbled upon this spot! It was super chill inside. The line was super quick, and while there were people seated all around, the noise level was pretty low. The decor is cute and loved the vibe. The barista I ordered with was sweet! I didn't really know what to get, so I opted for an iced Carmel latte w oat milk. She was like "wait, have you had the Carmelita. It's like a vanilla/carmel latte." I was sold and when I told her I want it with oat milk she said that's the absolute best combo. I also got a croissant. The Carmelita was really good! I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but it was perfect. Not too sweet and gave me the pick me up I needed. I would definitely come back here when in the area. It was a great space to snag a table and get some work done, while also getting a really good iced coffee! read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Iced Carmelita - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Cute coffee shop in downtown Livermore- came here while waiting for a table for brunch. Got some croissants- ham and cheese and chocolate and a coffee for my boyfriend. Everything was good. The croissants were tasty and fluffy which was delicious. The baristas were really friendly and fast with service. We got our snacks and drink pretty fast and sat outside while we waited for our turn at the other restaurant for brunch. Definitely plan to come back here for snacks when I'm ever in the area read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cute little downtown area right outside the coffee shop - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

Visiting Livermore was great. Luv the downtown vibe. Panama Bay Coffee fit our needs for a late afternoon snack to hold us over until we traveled back home for dinner. It was casual, had outdoor seating, great lattes, pumpkin treats, and the English muffin-egg-turkey-cheese sandwich was Super fresh - (not pulled out of a frig and microwaved!) We'll be back on our next visit to Livermore or where ever there is another Panama Bay. read more

This place serves pretty good coffee and tea. The service is usually great as well. The atmosphere feels warm and cozy. A great place to kill some time while doing some people watch as well in downtown Livermore read more

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I have been visiting Panama Coffee at least once a week for the past few months. The atmosphere is clearly coffee shop with busy employees, tables both inside and outside. It's normally busy around 9:30-10:00 when so get there but we normally find one table open. Large menu of drinks both hot & cold. Fresh baked goods and a couple of hot items but coffee is their focus. I have tried numerous coffee drinks and non disappoint. Employees are super friendly. I recommend you try it for sure. read more

The service was INCREDIBLY slow and inefficient. The coffee was marginal and overpriced. My companion said it's always like this. I have little interest in returning. read more

Such a great coffee shop in the heart of downtown Livermore! First of all, the interior is super cute - cozy with a hint of an island breeze. It's an inviting spot to spend a few hours working or catching up with a friend. Secondly, their coffee is solid. I enjoyed their drip medium roast. I appreciated that it was served piping hot (just how I like it!). Finally, the service is great. The baristas and friendly and helpful. :) read more

Panama Bay Coffee - solid drip coffee! - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

The Carmelita!! It's my fave!!! Service ambiance and selection are all fantastic!! Recommend!!

I was surprised to find out that I haven't given a review to this place yet. This is my favorite coffee shop in Livermore - it feels so warm and cozy, the staff are friendly, the drinks are unique, and there is wi-fi and a bathroom ! I got to visit again a little before the holidays and it was the perfect escape from the cold outside. It was so nicely decorated and the barista that served me was very friendly. I ordered their coffee cake latte and their pumpkin chai muffin that was gluten free (but pleasantly did not taste as dry as other gluten-free things! also - their pastries are made in-house !). I appreciate the unique products and nice vibes - so 5 stars ! read more

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The wait time hasn't improved, The prices have gone up though lol Do better plz and we happy you are not a chain but do better for your customers, read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

I've always had great experiences here at Panama Bay. My daughter loves their cookies and I love their coffee. They have a nice relaxed atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Their location is incredible (on the corner of 1st and South K) and nothing beats sitting on the patio with a hot cup of coffee watching the folks walk by. The staff is friendly and prompt and they have their headshots all posted on the wall in a way that promotes familiarity. Great local place. read more

Panama Bay Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Livermore, California

I am never impressed by chai lattes anywhere, but PBC has an amazing Mumbai Chai. They put a hint of mango in there which I have never had in chai before. The pour overs are complex and delicious. You can really taste each of the spice notes they add to the brew. Love it, will be back over and over again read more

Pretty good coffee place. Loved the little things about it. It's right in downtown Livermore, so parking is a little difficult. It's close to where they hold their Sunday Farmers Market. They have an area where you can watch them make the drip coffee. They support local students. They had coffee mug sleeves where you can design it. There's a bookshelf in the back that holds games for those that want to hang out. The wall of pics of their staff was a cute touch. If you say you're eating it there, they'll give your drinks in mugs. Food was great, coffee was good. Overall, I'll be back. read more

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Decided to visit Panama Bay Coffee for the first time! I went on an afternoon and there were some people. There was no wait to order. I forgot the name of my drink, but it was something along the lines of an iced mocha! The staff were helpful and I appreciated their friendliness. Clean tables with outlets available across the cafe. There were also small activities for kids. Bathroom is clean. Parking outside may be competitive, but street parking is available. I will come again! read more

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I love panama bay But having to wait 30 min for 2 cups of coffee. 1 person walk out and canceled his order I wanted some food also but decided not to because it was only 2 people working and didn't want to wait.. it's not the 1st time this happens. read more