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    Philz Coffee

    3.1 (139 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Coffee and croissants
    Dharma M.

    For this location, it is a hit and miss. I always order Mint Mojito and sometimes is good and sometimes it is not but it is convenience as it is at the mall. I always order via their app and somehow I am not notified when the coffee is ready. Usually in the app it will inform when the order is ready. Just last Saturday, I ordered mint mojito, when I checked my app , it doesn't show that my coffee is ready by when I walk-in to the store, my coffee is there.

    Tiramisu
    Amy K.

    My go-to Philz! It's located in Hillsdale Mall with a convenient parking lot right in front. I love this location because the baristas are always so friendly and welcoming. So far, all my drinks have been perfectly sweetened. I've tried the Mint Mojito, Tiramisu, and Honey Haze.

    Tammy E.

    Yummy coffee in a beautiful area! My sister in law pointed us in this direction after a long morning with the kiddos. I had never had Philz before so was excited. There were a few people ahead of us in line so I had time to look through all the delectable menu items. I ended up getting an almond milk vanilla latte that was out of this world amazing. Granted it took about 10 minutes for them to get it out to me - it was well worth the wait! It is comparable in price to Starbucks but honestly so much better. It had plants in the windows, all the baristas were very friendly, and it felt like a small homegrown neighborhood coffee shop. Looking forward to my next brew with them!

    Philz Ecstatic dark roast goes well with a salted chocolate chip cookie.
    Ray F.

    I like dark roast coffee. While I usually patronize the big chain coffee stores, I decided to grab a cup at Philz Coffee in Hillsdale Mall late yesterday morning. I did so on the recommendation of my adult son who raves about Philz' coffee. There were only 4-5 customers in the store when I arrived. My timing was good. I approached the order counter and asked for a large "Ecstatic" dark roast. When asked if I would like cream or sugar, I replied, "Let's go John Wayne." The barista nodded and smiled. I also ordered a salted chocolate chip cookie. I appreciated the efficient way orders are processed by Philz' staff. There were 3-4 online orders queued up further down the counter, but the staff did not seem to prioritize online orders over in-store purchases. As soon as I paid, a staffer started preparing my coffee... Philz' drinks are made to order. Thus far, I was impressed. When my name was called, I picked up my Ecstatic and cookie. I sat down to find out if the coffee was as good as my son says it is. Short answer... 'tis. The Ecstatic features flavorings that include butterscotch, dark chocolate, and citrus. None of these were overpowering, they just blended to create a good cup of rich, dark roasted coffee. Of course, my drink paired well with the chocolate chip cookie. Maybe I should have ordered two cookies. I settled in to check my phone and within a few minutes, there were a half dozen customers lined up to order their favorite drinks. Even though Philz Coffee is located in the Hillsdale Mall interior (next to the Apple Store), it appears to be a popular place to pick up a coffee on the run or to enjoy with a friend or two inside Philz if it's chilly or outside if it's sunny. As I was leaving, I heard someone say, "Thanks. Good-bye!" behind me. I turned and looked back at the counter. The barista was thanking me for stopping at Philz. Genuinely friendly. If you're driving on El Camino Real anywhere near Hillsdale Mall, it's totally worth the effort to swing by Philz for a cup of coffee.

    Medium Mint Mojito
    Aly H.

    Located in the outside plaza area of Hillsdale mall by Pinstripes and the Apple Store. Easy to get to if you park at the northern parking garage, upstairs always has plenty of spots. Parking is free. Service at this location is a bit slow so I recommend you order on the Philz app and shop around while you wait. The Mint Mojito is solid and they don't skimp on the mint leaves in the drink. Though I wish they'd add more ice to the cold drinks as it gets lukewarm quite fast

    HanNa P.

    Service was slow and not good. Only one of the drinks was drinkable, the other two were water. I echo some of these other reviews regarding the bad service. The cashiers are just disorganized. We happen to be in the area. And wanted a nice cool drink. While waiting in line I noticed all the seats looked dirty. It really needs some attention. Private lot in mall

    Iced Coffee Rosé
    Mei F.

    Um.... so tl;dr: RUDE service, inefficient, and just OK Philz drinks. I read the reviews while waiting in line and saw "rude service" and "poorly made Philz drinks" so I was hesitant to order anything. I decided to stay since I was already in line and wanted the Iced Coffee Rosé. No one greets you when you walk in, and they aren't friendly as a group of staff. You're busy, there's a line, but there's a way to be efficient, quick, and still provide great customer service. There is one person who took my order that was nice and friendly though; was also helpful describing the sweetness levels to me. So at that point I was at a 4/5. Cleanliness is 3/5, the counters where drinks are served/picked up, spills and crumbs everywhere. My Iced Coffee Rosé, like other reviews described, was nothing like advertised. Very little foam, and SUBTLE rose flavor. Even though I got sweet and creamy, which is the most cream you can get. (And the flavor and sweetness come from the cream.) The lid that was set on the table next to me was dirty (with coffee grinds and stained) so I asked for another. Verbatim, I asked, "could I get another lid please?". BAM, he slams the lid on the table in front of me before I could even finish my sentence. I was so surprised, like what is happening. Taken aback I slowly grabbed it, not wanting to ask for another one and wiped this lid with my fingers. Of course since the lid was on the table with coffee spills, it was also not clean. smh. While I put my lid on, he looks at me and we make eye contact. Dude, you need to take a breather and learn some customer service please. 1 star for drink bc it was still refreshing. 1 star for the person who took my order. Not clean. Overall terrible customer service. Way overpriced for the mediocre drinks which should be company standard. (Saturday 3PM)

    Delicious pastry
    Jeff H.

    I've only been to this location a couple times -- but wanted to share my awesome experience. Very pleasant Staff -- especially Kimmy & they had some good music playing -- perfect spot for a Rainy Day. !!!! And, Thanks for the Birthday Treat. !! Philz is the absolute best coffee

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    Took them 15 minutes to fulfill my order of two coffees. There were 4 baristas. Not coming back.

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    Thank you, Philz, for offering a yummy plant-based breakfast sandwich and for not charging extra for oat milk - from a happy vegan

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    Ask the Community - Philz Coffee

    Where is this in the mall?

    Hillsdale Mall is at the intersection of Hillsdale Boulevard and El Camino Real. As you drive north from the intersection, you'll pass the Cinemas San Mateo theaters at 31st Ave and El Camino Real. There is an open space courtyard on the west… Read more

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