I love this place so much ! Have been trying coffee between Starbucks , Peet's and Philz, and this location is the best among all the other Philz I have been trying for. The house style here has the best texture and smooth with great coffee and cream combination favor when you get a sip into your mouth. And they always offer to adjust the cream and sugar level to ensure you get the best personalized favor to meet my expectation. read more

How many baristas does it take make make a cup of hot herbal mint tea? The answer is three in this case. No that's not a joke. My partner and I came in on a Sunday afternoon, and when we walked in, it was like we were walking into a dungeon where a heavy metal concert is happening. I knew that could be some problems. I ordered a hot herbal mint tea medium, my partner heard that very clearly and said, please make that two. We then waited for almost 20 minutes before our drinks were ready. And guess what, they made two two mint mojito instead of two hot herbal mint tea. She clearly could not hear us with the loud music. After bringing back our drinks to them, we were told they will make us our hot mint tea. That's when I started observing them, one girl is working, two were giggling and having fun, all three of them at the same station, making our drinks. And after another 10minutes, we finally got our drink. Phew! And in the process of waiting for our drink, the music has progressed from heavy metal to thrash metal, and grew even louder. That's certainly an experience that I would remember for a long time. read more

Probably one of my favorite coffee shops. I love Philz!! There was a lot of parking here and not on a busy street. They had outside seating which I love. Inside was a little small but ok. I like the different selection. The service here is top notch and every coffee here is personalized. You don't get that at the other huge chain coffee spots. The coffee here is high quality. If you actually want to not be tired and stay up this is the place for you. read more

Philz Coffee - Sweet deal - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love this spot and location.. right off the freeway and next to my favorite Marketplace, Whole Foods. Bring your own cup and get a discount. Love the Mint Mojito, always done right. read more

Philz Coffee - Finally back in the area and needed me a Mint Mojito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Iced mint mojito was amazing. Staff let me know that the drink was going to take a while because of the long line. Really appreciated the heads-up! The wait wasn't a problem and the drink was perfectly made. read more

Philz is my favorite coffee shop to go to! I live super close to the old location on Shattuck, and I'm honestly devastated that it closed. Luckily, there's still this location which is a relatively short bus ride away. DRINK RECS: Mint mojito: If you're looking for a coffee with a slight freshness, this is the one to go for! It's creamy, aromatic, and bright all at the same time. Iced coffee rose: My new favorite! Tbh you can't taste any coffee in it but I don't mind. The flavors are exactly as they describe: sweet, floral, and creamy. It's my order of choice ever since they introduced it into the menu. INTERIOR: Not ~lots~ of space to study. It's definitely packed on weekends, and even when I went on a Wednesday afternoon at around 2pm, there were only a couple of seats left. read more

Philz Coffee - Iced coffee rose - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Although Philz has expanded beyond the Bay Area to the rest of the nation, it had never stopped feeling like your local coffee shop. Considering how close this location is too my church and gym, I probably come here at least 2-3 times a month. The baristas have gotten to know me over the years and know all my favorite drink orders. They even ask me how medical school is going and get very concerned if I haven't shown up in a few weeks! My recommendations: - My favorite blends to drink black are probably Philtered Soul and Hazelnut. - Sometimes I like doing half Philtered Soul and half Yerba Mate, which gives the coffee a more herbal flavor. Not everyone's cup of tea (haha get it), but it's an interesting alternative if you wanna try something different. - If you want something on the sweet side, go for a White Christmas - 1/2 Greater Alarm + 1/2 Hazelnut with cinnamon and nutmeg in the filter, sweet and creamy. - On a hot day, look no further than the Iced Coffee, extra sweet, extra creamy. Terrible for the arteries, wonderful for the soul :) The Mint Mojito and iced Mocha Tesora are also great options! - The food here is good, but pricey. If I wanna treat myself, I'll get the avocado toast with egg. As a study space, Philz is pretty decent. The long table on the left side has outlets, but the tables in the middle don't. Also it can get crowded on Saturdays, which may make it difficult for some people to get work done. Parking is fine. There's a small lot, as well as ample non-metered street parking on either side of Gilman. read more

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I'm not drunk on the Philz kool-aid like some devotees, but I do sorta understand the obsession. And this location will surely convert some new followers, with it's breezy indoor-outdoor space, private parking lot just out front, and proximity to Doughnut Dolly. A great fit for West Berkeley's industrial-chic resurgence. While Philz is definitely cool, with their bright orange chairs filling the patio, it's easy to feel like an outsider here. I almost always order at the wrong side of the counter, and am perpetually overhwhelmed by the menu. So many creative beverages! They list their coffees by dark, medium, and light with tasting notes fit for a wine list (helpful!). Then there's the famous mint-sprig drinks, like the iced mint mojito latte. Whatever you sip on, the space is great for lounging (which nobody does without a laptop, it seems. Thus, free wifi). Inside there's some big leather couches and a long community table. Outside, little tables in the sunshine. Points for having bottled House Kombucha, too! The best. read more

Here are a few things that might happen to you at this philz: 1) you'll get GOOD at parking in skinny spots. It's great that there is a private lot, and you can park fo freeeee. But when you pull in, be ready to send a prayer to the karmic gods and goddesses to make sure you aren't bout to park next to that one customer who opens their doors too fast and too wide. 2) you will be thankful for how much roomier this philz location is than others. Running into people with hot coffee is not the biz, so it's nice that this one won't have you running into people after you order and saunter over to the cashier. There's even a waiting bench for you! Really, this philz was made to be a philz -- everything is well laid + thought out. The giant glass door also let's in tons of natural light & its wonderful. 3) if you order their super popular mint mojito iced coffee, you'll be like, "whoa I never would have thought about putting mint up in my coffee. This is actually hella good. Why didn't I think of that and start a happenin' Bay Area coffee chain?!" 4) you will wonder why is it called philz not phil's. But it's all good, 'cause either way you will thank Phil for creating all these amazing blends. In case you get overwhelmed by the many options, the handy dandy descriptions are right there for ya and pretty dang accurate. Or, if you aren't sure what you like, and prefer strangers on yelp to help you out--I got you! The Tesora, the Ecstatic iced coffee , silken splendor and Red Sea are all rell rell good. 5) you will have to check yourself and realize that life before philz existed, and that you Can indeed get through your day without the delicious beacon of hope and caffeine known as a cup of philz coffee. If your philz habit starts to add up, bring your own mug! No matter the size, you'll be charged a small. (Snaps for sustainability) 6) you will come to find that not only do these baristas make delish drinks, but they are all supa chill, very sweet & awesome people! Service + their ability to brighten your day is Always on point here! read more

Walk the whole mile to get to this place. They are super organized with their orders, not a ton of people waiting so there's no crowding. Definitely worth the wait. Got the mint Mojito and it never disappoints. I was actually nervous to get it dairy free, but the taste is essentially the same. These barista's know what they're doing. Will definitely be walking back here. Due to Covid obviously you cannot walk in but the entire one side is open but they table. Drinks will be put out in alphabetical order so you can just grab and grow without having to check every single label. They are still selling their beans and all of that so check them out! read more

Just a quick update - the iced Mint Mojito coffee is also bomb! Smooth, refreshing, and surprisingly delightful coming across the occasional mint leaf to chew on after taking a sip. At some point I'll try some food items too, but so far Philz coffee can do no wrong in my eyes! read more

Easy to say that the staff gets why they work here. The product is fire and it is well executed. Customize your order and they don't act like it's a burden in fact they'll walk you through it. Knowledge is key and your can spark up a convo with baristas to get better acquainted with your options. Charlie that used to be at the Sausalito Philz has been here too and I can tell that he keeps things in order. Five star stuff right there. read more

Philz Coffee - Mint mo-Jito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

It may be a chain, but if you haven't tried the mint mojito iced latte, you are missing out on a Bay Area tradition. So delicious. Couldn't taste the coffee in it... might be a pro for a lot of people. Can also order online a pick up which would be nice on a daily basis. read more

Got up one morning and randomly decided today was gonna be the day I finally tried that mint mojito everyone has always been raving about. Duuuude. I dunno who thought of it, but mint and coffee *together* is apparently the shiznats. I got a small ice mint mojito and in under 5 minutes the barista had my drink ready, lil' floof of mint rising up past the creamy coffee 'n all. I was totally about to just grab it and head back to my seat to enjoy, but the intensity of the way the barista said "try a sip of your drink and tell me if it's alright" made me stop in my tracks. I took a sip and nodded in appreciation with a smile. Mr. Barista seemed to satisfied and I left to go sit down. Aside from the fact that I am very taken by this mint coffee combo, what really got me is the service here. While it's true Starbucks and Peets also has the if-you-don't-like-your-drink-we'll-make-it-again schtick, I don't feel like they take it to heart and actively check your satisfaction quite nearly as much as they do here at Philz. It might take a couple more visits for me to be sure, but I get the feeling that this level of great service is a characteristic of the Philz name. It's definitely a great place to start the morning- next time I'm trying the mojito hot! XD read more

Woohoo! Another Philz in Berkeley! For me, this location is a whole lot more convenient to get to than the 1 up on Shattuck. I can actually make it here sometimes in the morning on the way to work. While Philz blends are on point, I love that extra punch of an espresso shot too much to make Philz my primary coffee stop. Even so, I like coming here for a change-up from the usual & this Philz is a great launching point for motorcycle rides down the Coast on weekends. Philz, I'm a fan. & I'm glad you moved into the neighborhood. read more

Why 5 stars? Because it pains me greatly that Philz is not in my area. --- --- --- Philz is possibly the greatest thing to happen to coffee. Instead of the menu consisting of lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, etc - they categorize things by roast. You have your choice of a few different lights, mediums, and darks. You are then given the option to add a light, medium, or strong amount of cream/sugar. PRO TIP SIDE BAR: Light roasts are the most caffeinated. My drink of choice is the New Manhattan with medium cream and sugar. Possibly my favorite cup of coffee on Earth. But it's not just about great joe at Philz... Service: It was only one visit, but all of the employees at this location were as nice as humanly possible. If I could custom-design the ideal customer service, I would select: Philz level: Berekely location. Food: I don't know if you can score a bagel at every Philz, but this one was an absolute delight. You might think it's easy to serve a tasty bagel, but this one was extra delicious. I ordered one of the onion variety with cream cheese and cucumbers. Ambiance: Want to sit inside on a comfy couch? Easy. Want to sit outside and enjoy the lovely Bay Area weather while you sip your joe? Oh, yes. Yes sir! I almost want to move to Berkeley just so that I can go here 3-5x a week. Philz, my sweet angel. read more

I love Mojitos, mint, and coffee. Combine them all, with or without alcohol, and I'll be good before I crave for another one. One of the best things about visiting my family in the Bay Area is that I get to have Philz Coffee right near me. The individuals working here has always been friendly.. I mean with that much good coffee, it'll be difficult to be rude, right? They do have a menu, with several options in each category... regular coffees, mixed, etc. I've tried their ecstatic iced coffee (a mix of their blends, pretty good), greater alarm (light roast, and they say this one has the most caffeine when we asked them), Philtered Soul (medium/dark roast with hints of chocolate and hazelnut), Jacobs Wonderbar (dark roast, one of the staff's faves, and it was great), and of course, their mint mojito - my absolute fave. Although I crave Philz oh so often, part of me is pleased that I do not live right by one because well.. goodbye money! Also, you get charged for a small if you bring your own cup. Drinks are customizable - types of milk, sweetness, cream, etc. Can't wait to come back! read more

A must stop every time I'm in Cali ! I always get the Mint Mojito sweet and creamy with oat milk. They have a unique ordering system but once you're familiar, it's easy and makes for a nice quick stop. Today's drink was perfecto ! Baristas have always been great in my experience. Thank you to this amazing lady in the background for my perfect drink today Haha read more

Philz Coffee - Mint Mojito ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

This Philz is the bomb! Newly opened and swanky, I'm a huge fan of the lack of a line and open couch area (yay for finding a place to sit!) I know it's only a matter of time before others find this great place and hoard in, but until then I'm happy taking my lunch break here and having a place to kick back. Larger than the other Philz in Berkeley and cleaner. Unfortunately car parking is still tough, but the relaxing atmosphere here makes up for it. read more

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I had been to Philz in Palo Alto/SunnyVale but this location was first time. Cool interior. The menu looked different from what I remember (but not sure). I had "Itz the Best" and indeed it's the best :) read more

This space was a bit of an unusual stop for us on our way out of town after a long rainy weekend. It was on the colder side which I prefer not to have, but the service was incredibly quick and there was a ton of seating, which I always appreciate. They didn't have the honey's pastry (he has needs) but we grabbed a couple drinks and started our journey home, so in making us tasty drinks Philz did not disappoint. I think this location would be great for warm sunny days, but it's my firm belief coffee houses should be warm, so hanging out in this location probably wouldn't be my jam. read more

Awesome coffee shop with ample seating outside and inside for you to work or to hang out with a small group. If it's nice and sunny, it's perfect for sitting outside since its mostly shaded. I love Philz tea, they really do a good job and their snacks are pretty dope. read more

Philz makes pretty good coffee. this locale lacks parking (as does other locales). order at barrista, pay at register, wait for coffee. brew: Jacob's wonderbar(sm.3) -dark roast, robust, smooth. drips: -fast, friendly service -coffee a bit pricey. read more

Such a great addition to the Gilman family. Went to the soft opening yesterday and had a great time relaxing in the outdoor seating with my sister. Got a chance to meet and greet with Phil himself and welcomed him to the neighborhood. Snuck a quick stop on my lunch break today (the actual Opening Day) and there was no line. I really doubt that will be the case in any near future. The neighbors are going to start smelling the coffee beans and realize they have greatness around the corner. There will be a Whole Foods opening up in the Fall across the street from this location which will bring in more of a crowd as well but I don't worry about it too much because this location is spacious and refreshingly "room-ey" (I can't think of another way to spell that made up word). Staff is great, very friendly. I'm looking forward to getting to know them and hearing their drink suggestions. On that note... try the Ginger snap iced coffee! #yum read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. And I love the new location that super close to my house! Parking is a bit hard to find, but I have to say it's easier than the other Philz location. THE GOOD: -- Barista are usually super friendly and helpful. They really want you to love your drink before you leave the place. (There have only been one instance in which a staff member was less than helpful) -- Mint Motijo Ice Coffee is my favorite drink here. It is sweet and creamy! It's a great dessert coffee. -- Great pastries and snacks/sandwich for you, if you decide to study here. THE BAD: --Not a lot of indoor or outdoor seating. Overall: I would definitely recommend any coffee lover to check this place out! read more

Warned of a 20 min wait for an iced coffee. Barista was working the place by himself, so nothing against the effort. But dayum! 20 min for a coffee!? Sounds whack. read more

My coffee loving friend from Berkeley always raved about how good the coffee here was so I had to stop by on my way up to Napa. I decided to get the Mint Mojito coffee and I kind of regretted it because it was freaking freezing in the morning. I swear if I saw that it was iced on the menu I wouldn't have gotten it...but now you know. It's iced. Two of my other friends also got the same thing, and my other friend got this $7 cup of coffee, which was freaking delicious. So why the three stars? Because the Mint Mojito was pretty nasty after an hour. I loved it when I first tasted it. It was really good, but I left it alone for about an hour and I had half a cup of it left. It just got progressively worse with time.. I couldn't even finish it because it tasted so...disgusting. So my advice: if you're getting the Mint Mojito coffee, get it on a hot day or consume within an hour. Another reason why I decided to give it 3 stars is because of the pricing. The $7 cup of coffee my friend got was good. Like seriously good. But let's be honest, I had coffee as good as that for under $5. (To be fair, I didn't try their other coffees). My Mint Mojito drink was $4 for the smallest size. I just think that this place is a little overpriced. Also, the barista that we first talked to literally raised his voice at us when we didn't stand behind the line. We just didn't see the sign, and we assumed that we just go up because there was nobody in front of him. No need to raise your voice man. Sorry we got all up in yo space without giving you a warning. So all in all, I thought this place was okay. The person working the register was really nice, and so was the barista who made my drink. But having a first impression like that kind of killed it for me. Plus, I just thought the coffee was a little overpriced, and I couldn't even finish the Mint Mojito.. read more

Philz Coffee - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I go to was the mint Mojito but now it is the rose latte it is my absolute favorite. Something sweet with my coffee just adds alittle something extra to my mornings!! read more

FINE. Philz, you lived up to all of the hype from my SF friends. I've just been too lazy to GO to SF (and then find you there) for a cuppa your delicious brew. BUT now that you've opened up on my neighborhood (and a Doughnut Dolly next door), I have no choice but to visit you OFTEN! No one has been able to explain Philz to me and why it's so good. The idea is that they hand drip each cup of coffee ordered and you pick your blend! They have a whole range of brews from light to dark and within each strenght of coffee are like 5-7 selections. Since it was my first time, the barrista asked me a few questions and we finally decided that the Jacob's (something) would be my choice. OH and they add the cream and sugar for you? YAY, because I am THAT lazy, I appreciate this. It also makes the place cleaner. ($4 for a large coffee) I love Peets and Blue Bottle. I hate Sbux. BUT, what sets Philz apart is the huge selection and you are not slave to the one bean of the day that they are making. I find Blue Bottle too acidic and unfriendly. Service: SO FRIENDLY! and Patient. My kids had hot chocolate and I daresay that this is the best hot chocolate ever made because it was actually CHOCOLATELY! Imagine that. Usually we find from other places that the hot chocolate is really weak and just warm milk with a touch of chocolate. here, the chocolate was as dark as the coffee. DECADENT. ($3 for small hot chocolate) Seating: there's a long communal table and a quad seating area. There's also some tables outside. Parking: Small parking lot and street parking. This is on the edge of the "industrial" part of Berkeley. I'm hoping they can keep the homeless people that tend to hang out up on Gilman and San Pablo out of this part of the strip mall. Yes, Philz, I will return. YOU WIN! =) read more

There's nothing wrong with this Philz, but just that I prefer other ones over this location. But this branch is the MVP especially when it comes to holidays (usually the only one that's opened- especially here in the East Bay Area). The parking lot is small and the layout is tight and a little awkward. I say awkward since the bench that can sit like 6 people is right where people order so there's not much space between the bar and the bench. Bootys might be in your face if that's your thing. It works the same way as any other location. Line up, order with your barista to your liking, pay and then sip and make sure that it's perfect. I've seen a lot of veterans from different Philz here at this location so I know that you're in good hands. Perhaps I'm just so used to the service and the people at the Claremont location I can't seen to enjoy my drinks from here. The balance of sweet and creamy or Philz way is just never quite the same. I find that its harder for them to remember orders here and they take a lot longer than usual. Otherwise, they offer the same snacks and drinks as other Philz. There's a cozy indoor and outdoor seating area. If you're in the area and it's a holiday, this is the perfect location. Ps. They also have OrderAhead at this location! read more

My guy drove from our house in American Canyon to Berkley, just because I said.."I wish i had a Mint Mojito Iced Coffee from Philz." Here it is lol crazy..BTW he said the service was really good said everyone was so nice. Thankyou Philz for having the best coffee ever! read more

Philz Coffee - Ohhhhhh! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

It honestly pains me to have to write this review because I love Philz products. This Philz location likely gave me food poisoning. I got food poisoning early Saturday evening after having Philz Green Tea and their bacon and egg breakfast burrito. Late Saturday morning, I had the Philz burrito and tea and my roommate had Philz coffee. Later in the day, both my roommate and I ate fresh vegetables. By around 5 or 6pm, I started developing food poisoning symptoms. My roommate has not experienced any symptoms. It is now Monday morning and I still have food poisoning symptoms, which points to a much more severe food poisoning issue. This is a public health concern. I called Philz and spoke to the manager Ashley to report this issue. Ashley did not seem to understand what I wanted so I explained to her that I am concerned for other customers and that they should revise their food storage. Ashley offered me a refund and said she would look into the issue. This is what changed my mind from leaving a 1 star rating to a 2 star rating. I am much more concerned that others could get food poisoning from their products, so I am putting the word out there. In my opinion, you should not buy their food products! It is not worth the health risk. read more

I definitely enjoy coming to Philz for the Mint mojito. Expect to stay up after this pick me up. I tend to bring my own tumbler, which they fill all the way and you only pay for the price of a small. :) I came in on a Monday afternoon and was able to order as soon as I got in. You place your order at the bar and pay down the line. The barista encourages you to taste your drink at pick-up and makes sure it is to your liking. This specific Philz has a small parking lot and is right across from Whole foods, which is why I chose this location over the other one. They have outdoor seating on their porch and provide a long table and couches to do work indoors. read more

I like how this Philz is less chaotic than the gourmet ghetto/college location. It's farther away from campus so they have a designated parking lot that they share with other stores in the area, but it does get packed pretty quickly. However, I haven't had a hard time free street parking in the area. This place is smaller than the gourmet ghetto location, but around the same size as the College location. They have tables in the middle of the place with the line to order and pay going around the perimeter. I like this because it's less intrusive to the other people around and seems more organized. I usually go for the Mint Mojito and my BF goes for the iced Ecstatic! Be sure to bring your own cup to get a large for a price of a small. They also have good options here as well, but I have yet to try them. It's great that they have a sign dedicated to food since it makes it easier for people to see what they can order while they're waiting in line vs holding up the line when they get to the register. read more

Wow. I am giving a Philz less than five stars! Not too sure why except that we felt their baked good offerings could have been a little better. They certainly are more exciting at other locations. That said, coffee was as excellent as ever. Which is the whole reason to go to a Philz anyway. Also, we like this location. Right off the freeway. At least early on Saturday morning (7:30 ish), it was easy to find parking and there was no line! That is a rarity when visiting any Philz location. Whenever we drive over the Richmond bridge, we'll make a point of stopping here. read more

Staff are always very helpful and cheerful here. This place is also a great place to study and work! Sometimes it can be confusing where to order, but all Phil'z places are like that. The place is clean, however the washrooms are not bey clean. Drinks however are fantastic and the biggest recommendation is the Mint Mohito. Love this place! read more

Philz Coffee - Small and large mint mohito! Best item on the menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

Busy part of Berkeley but parking ain't that bad. I've seen post of their mint mojito iced coffee so I has to give it a try. There were staff standing at the cashier (which is by the door) but they weren't very welcoming (no greeting but they were talking to each other). Wait for the drink was little long. I also got their chocolate chip cookie which was pretty good. Large mint mojito iced coffee w/ soy milk & 1 chocolate chip cookie = $7. * bring your own cup & get charge for a s cup! * read more

Philz Coffee - Large mint mojito iced coffee w/ soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm not really a yelper, but I need someone who works here to hear me out. I love this spot, I live really close, and I would go every day in an ideal world. the thing that prevents me from going every day is the perpetually low stock on the vegan breakfast sandwich. it feels out of stock maybe 4 of the 7 days a week. those 4 days I end up going out of my way to Peet's which doesn't usually run out of vegan options. With plant based foods on the rise, I noticed they aren't usually out of the non plant based stuff. I know Philz is a community of feedback, so I'm hoping y'all hear this feedback and order more plant based sandwiches per week than you currently are. Thanks. read more

Good spot. That iced mint mojito is really refreshing and has that fresh mint inside. Was kinda surprised they have no espresso but I guess they're specializing in coffee only and there are tons of selections. Will probably come back to try more coffees if I'm in the area or getting fish at the Tokyo fish market. But to hop on 80 and that traffic when there's 5 great coffee spots in Oakland I can name off the top of my head (highwire, BiCa, timeless, blue bottle, Farley's east) isn't worth the drive for me personally. Great if you're in the Gilman Area. read more

Amazing service on top of amazing coffee! The hype is real! Philz is a must stop to when in the bay area! My friends told to try their infamous Mint Mojito Iced Coffee and it definitely didn't disappoint! Delicious iced coffee goodness all with a heavenly mint flavor that enhances the coffee taste buds. I got a large size since I had a long drive back to the OC. They first take your order, one of the baristas will ask for the next guest, they take your order, just remember that Batista cuz they will make your order. You wait till they call your order (not name) out. Then you pay for it! I'll be back to Philz! Thanks for the love! read more

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