Went last Sunday at 9:30 on a Sunday while it was packed, and had the best Tiramisu. I was surprised that the quality was still so good considering how busy it was. Felice took care of me and made a banger of a drink. read more

Location is great, right in the main drag of downtown San Mateo. Lots of seating and it's airy and bright inside. My go-to is always the philtered soul with a bit of soy milk, but a nice treat is the mojito with fresh mint leaves and unfortunately heavy whipping cream tot get the delicious creaminess. Picked up too good to go here and it was 3 pastries (1 cookie, pound cake, and almond croissant) read more

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Amazing service and people Drink is bomb I got iced mint mojito The place is clean They give samples of the new drink which is bomb I loved the cold brew butterscotch better than caramel coconut read more

Philz Coffee - Iced mint mojito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I've always had good experiences at this Philz location, which is why today was so frustrating. I placed a mobile order and my husband went inside to pick it up, something we've done many times before without any issue. I stayed outside with our child, which is why I didn't go in myself initially. The barista (Ava) refused to give him the order, told him it was at another counter, sent him there, and then he was told to go back to the original counter. After all that, she asked him for a receipt. He came back outside clearly very frustrated, and I then had to go inside myself--only to find the order sitting right there with her the whole time. She did apologize, but the entire situation felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. Given that this has never happened to us before, it was hard not to feel like he was being treated differently. I hope this was a one-off, but it was frustrating and disappointing, especially from a place we've otherwise enjoyed. read more

I really want to like Philz, and give it a try every couple of years when I'm in town, but always seem to end up disappointed. The current parking setup makes it nearly impossible to access the cafe, and going inside there wasn't clear signage on where to go to order at the rear counter. This time, I ordered a tiramisu latte off the holiday menu, but something about the coffee taste was just off. I ended up transferring cups later in the day and there were a lot of grounds at the bottom of the cup. Not impressed. read more

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Zero Stars! I've been waiting over 20 minutes for my order and the music is designed to drive people away. It's unbearable--the service and the noise customers are subjected to. 3:25 PM on Friday afternoon, whatever is broadcasting over your speakers is awful, terrible, I'm never coming back. read more

I love how this Philz is really spacious and I like how the pick up orders is really fast and efficient. I usually order the winter bliss but this time I ordered their special pistachio spice and it was really good but on the sweeter side. I would recommend getting it less sweet if you're not a big fan of sweet coffee! read more

12/10 for service! although my boyfriend and I ordered light and no sugar respectively in our drinks, we wanted something sweeter and the barista was so nice and she added sugar to our drinks and they were perfect! great location too, so many tables to do work! read more

Philz Coffee - tesora and ecstatic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

The Philz in downtown San Mateo is one of the nicest locations I've been to. It has a large area inside with plenty of seating and natural life which makes it a perfect place to work. They have some outdoor seating as well right in the heart of downtown. I love that they have a vegetarian breakfast sandwich and other healthy options. read more

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Best chai tea made with actual tea leaves - you can ask for adding a little bit of honey and fresh cream to it - YUM! Service is always amazing. read more

One of the bigger Philz location I have visited. Very spacious interior with lots of tables and chairs. Perfect to chill with friends or get some work done on your laptop. Appreciate how they have a water jug available to get a water cup or fill up your own water bottle. As always, my favorite drink is the Iced Coffee Rose! I would recommend ordering ahead on the app but service is the same as every coffee shop. Maybe 10 - 15 min wait depending on the crowd. Ofc Philz is a popular spot but I don't mind waiting since lots of seating and don't have to awkwardly stand around. read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

The new Tiramisu coffee has thick texture. Service is very typical. I like the outdoor setting mall to enjoy my coffee and watch my kids play. read more

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I went to so many Philz throughout the Bay Area over a decade. This one is the closest to me. I hardly go to a non dog friendly places since we take our dogs with us everywhere. But if I do want to work from a coffee shop this is the place I go to. It's such a warm and cozy "work from home " vibe with good people around. Mellow and easy music all the time. Super chill and not disturbing at all. Huge space with different settings with outlets everywhere. Almost feels like a tech co-working space. Coffee wise, they are the legitimate true passionate coffee people. Created their whole system for making coffee naming them and serving them. Can't think of a better one in the whole Bay Area. read more

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June 12th, 2025 On June 12, I ordered a large mocha Tesora at the San Mateo location. The coffee is watery and it was seven minutes late past the time I had requested/pre-ordered it. (What I didn't say is that after sending the email I threw more than half the beverage away due to the poor taste/quality). Received 06/15/2025: "Hi Christine, I'm sorry to hear that your drink and experience at our San Mateo shop were not up to par! We always want you to leave feeling satisfied. If possible, we encourage you to take a sip before you go. If your drink isn't perfect, one of our baristas would be happy to remake it for you. Also, I've shared your feedback with store leadership so they can follow up with the team working that day. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Best, Brittany" read more

25 minutes in and still waiting for our coffee. Won't come again. Over priced as well and has all the pastries, except for the one you want.

Excellent pour over coffee. I had forgotten about their Tesora. No lattes here. Phils coffee, black is all I need. Service is efficient and pleasant. Lots of tables and places to sit. 2 entrances, B Street and from the alley between the parking garage and the building. read more

This is one of my favorite Philz. They have ample tables, so it's a nice place to come and work or meet up with a friend. The coffee is consistently fantastic, and I recommend the iced coffee rose which has a nice floral touch, or the winter bliss which is like an elevated and more complex mocha that borders a hot chocolate. read more

Never have complaints here. Staff is always friendly & the location is huge in comparison to other Bay Area Philz.

The quality of drinks here is consistent to any other Philz. My drink (a half-and-half blend of green tea and chamomile) was minty, fresh, and delicious. SERVICE (2/5) It took me 10 minutes to order despite there being only one person in line in front of me... and another 20 minutes just to get my drink despite me entering the store when it was almost EMPTY. I saw many people come in after me who were having similar problems. Everyone was at least friendly, but the wait was pretty insane. read more

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Very slow service. ~20 to 25 min wait for 1 coffee. The place is not even that busy....

Walked in Sunday at noon and only one customer in front of us ordered drink but took us over 15 mins to get our ice coffee. This place is very slow compared to the one in Hillsdale mall!! I ordered same ice coffee from Hillsdale yesterday and they were super busy but I still able to get our drink within few minutes. Also my drink water down with tons of ice cube overload as well!!! We would not recommend this place and will never visit again!!! Go to Blue Bottle next block instead. read more

Yes yes yes! Super cozy, inviting and much like their slogan - have a sip and stay a while; I end up staying at-least a few hours with the other coffee drinkers getting my work done. Real friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Few coffee shops get it right like this Philz in San Mateo. Great drinks and snacks to go with too! read more

I needed a coffee, a good cup of coffee after lunch to help me get through the afternoon. A quick search led me to this location. It was a walking distance from my lunch place and street in front was block to traffic when I visited, so I was glad I walked over. Service at any Philz is always good. Coffee is consistently good. It's nice to know I can always count on Philz for a good cup of coffee. read more

Philz Coffee - Philharmonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Philz went downhill over the last couple of years. I asked for coffee without milk, but it is so strong that when I asked to make it lighter, they made it so complicated that I said "milk is fine". Adding cold milk to coffee is a big NO. Who wants to drink luke warm coffee?! In addition to that it is very unfortunate that profit-driven and corporate culture is more present than ever. I will be looking for locally owned coffee shop moving forward. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area. This shop is so spacious and clean, lots of space for people to work, also outdoor seats too. Nice staff. I am always on the go, so I usually order ahead in the app. So convenient! I am able to customize my drinks and food orders in the app. My usuals here include the iced mint mojito and the cold brew. I like their breakfast burritos here but lately I've been loving the bacon and onion croissant. I have to try their secret menu items next! read more

Philz Coffee - Honey haze | ig: @jlr.eats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is unbelievable dirty. Also, almost puked seeing all their bakery containing flies all over!

Every single time I've ordered at this San Mateo location, my drink ends up watered down, even if I order sweet and creamy. I never found Philz to be consistent, but San Mateo has kept my drinks watered down at a consistent rate. I will never not go to the Burlingame location starting today ‍ read more

The cashier was impatient and not welcoming at all. There was only one customer in front of us and it took about 10 min to make my drink. I make coffee at home and I go a lot of coffee shops so I know one drink should be made within 2 minutes. (I ordered regular coffee not the complicated specials) 3 employees were chatting while I was waiting for my coffee. I'm not sure if they started my order until I asked how long it would take. No one will greet you or guide you where to order and where to pickup your drinks. I had to check it myself even my drinks were actually ready on the other side. All the employee looked like: "You should know it. Right?" When I asked any questions they were not patient or welcoming. The one star is for the decoration in store. The ambiance is nice. That's it. Not coming back to this location. read more

Amazing coffee been having it for years. Never enough good things I used to go to the Palo Alto location for 7yrs. read more

Philz Coffee - Tantalizing Turkish that and the Tesora are my favorites. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came on a very slow Tuesday morning. No one was available to take order and the only visible employee available was too busy chatting with a friend. Another employee had to take my order. It took so long to get my 2 drinks with no one in front of me bc she was too busy chit chatting. The other employee came back out and offered to make my drinks but she insisted on making them and proceeds to chat with her friend. I was just trying to get a quick pick me up after taking my daughter to urgent care but it took so long. read more

I come here to this location once a week. Always makes my Mint Mojito perfectly. Everyone are always friendly and very pleasant. Place is always clean. I order mine online on my way here from San Jose. I usually forget to pick up by the time i get there because i ordered too early. By the time i find a parking spot i like, the ice have melted a bit and still tastes yummy. I like that the cups used are very sturdy and don't get soft over time, so i can enjoy my drink longer without worrying. The insulation is quite good too. It's definitely worth what you pay. I definitely recommend it. read more

Philz Coffee - Full of love and Yumminess - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ordered: Medium Iced Mint Mojito (~$5): signature iced drink crafted with fresh mint; the house way (aka sweet and creamy) Aya's take: My first trip back to California since I moved and I knew I had to make Philz one of my stops. I absolutely love the Mint Mojito. Not only do you get the caffeine kick you want, but the freshness from the mint paired with the creaminess and sweetness makes it absolutely delicious. Service was a bit slow despite us ordering in advance, but it was well worth it! Until next time, Philz. read more

Philz Coffee - Medium Iced Mint Mojito (~$5) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

Something smells there. Right at the register. There is a funk. It's not a one-off thing, either: it's been there each of the several times I've bought coffee there. Yuck. read more

I really liked their coffee! This location is pretty busy but big space to catch up with friends and/or get work done with plugins everywhere. Staff were also very genuine read more

Philz Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Mateo, California

I couldn't imagine a friendlier person helping me out at the register. She genuinely cared about my coffee experience and helped guide me when I realized they don't have espresso for a latte. The coffee was solid. As mentioned, I'm more of a latte person if I'm going out for coffee, but the concoction I got involving nutmeg was solid. The wifi was strong and easy to log on to. While not a ton of seating, there was no problem finding a seat on a Monday afternoon. Food options were looking eh on a Monday afternoon. Overall, a solid coffee going experience. I got to Philz for that iced mint mojito, but on a colder day looking for hot coffee, it's 4 starz, Philz. read more

The BEST place ever! I love the bricks. They once made me a cute sticker that said oat milk! They have no music.

Coffee - food - people watching ! Love this location and the warm ambiance. Staff is friendly.

Seen the barista add scalding water via plastic pitcher to machine for coffee (good way to get micro plastics into the coffee).

This location has been here for many years. I remember back in the days when the roads were open in front of the store. Now those roads are painted with different colours very beautiful. The road in front of the store is closed for the cars to pass through. We really like the walk around and also we stop here for the Philz coffee. My favourite is new Manhattan with cream, no sugar. read more

Been several years since I've visited California. I used to live in San Francisco and enjoyed getting the Iced Mint Mojito and Avocado Toast with Egg on a regular basis. If you've never been to Philz, here's what you do. At this location, head to the cash register located in the center of the space and place your order. Your order will likely come from the back bar -- listen for your name. (If you ordered ahead, your order will probably be at the front bar.) Be patient; the drinks can take a little more time to make than your typical coffee drinks. Philz doesn't do espresso or espresso-based drinks. They only do coffee and coffee-based drinks. I recommend starting off with the Iced Mint Mojito then exploring from there. Despite the name, there is no alcohol in the Iced Mint Mojito. It's a delicious blend of coffee, cream, simple syrup, and real mint. My other favorite Philz item, as I mentioned, is the Avocado Toast with Egg. Sadly, they did not have the Avocado Toast at this location. Even more sadly, I think Philz may have removed it from their menu entirely. It was one of my favorite avocado toasts I've ever had so hopefully they'll bring it back if they did remove it. That's about it. Definitely give Philz a try. It's a San Francisco and California institution. read more