I am so happy this place opened up here in the building across from Santa Rosa High School, near SRJC. They have lots of great non-dairy/vegan options for drinks, some snacks, and a whole case of canned beverages (if you don't want a prepared drink) that include Yerba Mates (including my favorite, Berry Lemonade), and a nice variety of Izze's which are perfect for my kid (carbonated juice, no added sugars). (See pictures.)
So far, I've been happy with every drink I've tried, including a Japanese dark tea "Hojicha" (I tried it with almond milk), a beautiful green "Matcha" (I tried it with organic soy milk), and the delightfully fruity and refreshing "Rainbow Paradise Refresher."
Tip: Let them know if you prefer it less sweet (like I do), or sweeter. They will adjust the sweetness to your liking. Oh yes, and both people I've encountered here are extremely nice.
Another tip: Go for a larger drink size. When I got a small, I wished I'd gotten a large.
Also, be sure to ask for a punch card if you plan to be a returning customer. I found out on my second visit, and they were kind enough to punch me for the day before.
The beautiful blue color in some of the drinks is from Butterfly Pea (a type of flower) Tea. Very interesting!
They don't have a bathroom or a place to sit inside, so it's really just a grab-and-go place, whether you're walking down Mendocino Avenue, or picking up your kid from the computer lab next door or the high school, or you attend SRJC and want a unique drink break. They do have a small table and chairs out front if you want a sit-down with your beautiful beverage.
Other things to check out close by include the car wash right next door (dirty cars go in, beautifully clean cars come out), Goji Kitchen (Asian fusion restaurant that's an absolute favorite, including vegan options), Ike's Sandwiches (have you seen their giant wall menu? Amazing options, including vegan), and if you don't know about the semi-hidden Ridgeway Swim Center just down Ridgeway across the street, you gotta check that out -- fun stuff!
In summary, when you're in this area, definitely check out the brand new Peak Coffee in the little shopping center at 1206 Mendocino Ave, right across from Santa Rosa High School. There are so many lovely drink options to try here, I'll definitely be back. read more