Stumbled upon before heading into the children's museum. Great vibe and my server Christian introduced me to a great iced coffee. read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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Limited breakfast selection was good. Service is always great. Ambiance was pretty cool. This is my final review as they're closed permanently and Chocolate Fish is moving it. read more

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Stopped over while in the area. Staff were friendly. Macchiato and pastry were both delicious. It's a small coffee shop but uses the space well. I'll repeat next time I'm in the area, and would recommend! read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

i love the coffee and aesthetic here. there's a cute study space upstairs and they're always showcasing paintings/art downstairs that's for sale. honestly my first coffee shop that i fell in love with in modesto. the baristas are always nice, and it makes me so sad that they're closing preservation, you'll always have a piece of my heart read more

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We took their suggestion and it did not disappoint. Friendly staff and great coffee. read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop overall in Modesto ! The employees are friendly, and I usually don't have any issues finding any seating. I really like l their matcha drink as I think it is mixed with another herb/spices. There is first floor and second floor seating inside. The second floor showcases some artwork (as does the first floor). However, if it is available, I think I prefer to sit on the first floor as those are closer to the windows that provide more natural lighting. I'm not from the area, but I come to Modesto to visit my lovely in-laws. If there's a time when they're all busy with something, at times I have come by here to get something to drink and read/journal. read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - The matcha drink + ordering counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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Stopped by for an espresso while traveling around route 99 and enjoyed the visit. Espresso was very good, they had plenty of seating, good wifi and staff were friendly. I don't visit Modesto often but if I am in the area and need a coffee this will be top of my list. read more

Quick review - not a fan ! although my friends liked what they got. I got a cappuccino, which was very flat almost like an Americano. The coffee shop itself is bright and well lit and I saw a lot of people working there. read more

This is in the category of places that are a good option if you're in the neighborhood or walking from work/home. A nice place to hang out or kill some time. Coffee and food are nothing special. But it's a good option if you are local. read more

After our lunch we decided to try this coffee place out. This spot is small and has a few tables inside. They have a small tv with a vhs player and many vhs tapes on the shelf against the wall. We decided to order an iced Havana with oat milk and a clubhouse mocha. Both coffee drinks tasted good and service was quick and friendly. read more

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Very cool vibes in here! There's always a vhs movie playing a ton of really good beans from a variety of roasters. The coffee itself is always dialed in and amazing. Baristas are always polite and cool. read more

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Very nice little coffee shop! I ordered an iced Orchata Chai. It was super yummy! This coffee shop has cool 1990's hipster vibes which i enjoyed! They have two little tables outside and a few tables inside, I got some work done, and my two daughters did a bunch of homework, they loved it so much they have been back many times! Cant wait to come grab some coffee here again. The staff was super nice and welcoming! read more

Terrible customer service experience. Not a smile, not a good morning. A slight mumble under the breath followed by confusion when I asked about coffee. I'd give this place one star but I did get a cup of coffee and it's not awful. read more

Had a coffee from there - fire. Staff was nice, very talkative. Loved the movies! Great place to get a relaxing few minutes off from work and vibe out. Will def be going back. Know this place has been a lot of coffee places over the years, but nice to see it alive and kicking on J street! read more

Thought the space was very cute and calm, so I came here for the first time to attend an online lecture with a warm drink. I ordered my personal favorite- a hot dirty chai latte with oat milk (?)- and it was terrible. I was asked if I wanted it sweet, but it tasted sour and left a bad taste in my mouth as I went home. I was really upset as this place had really good reviews and I was looking forward to it (and even left a tip). Wish I had asked for another drink as the menu seems interesting. read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

Straight espresso shot was a little disappointing, lacked clarity and nothing special; muddy- if you will. Barista's hustled out orders though! read more

So I've been frequenting preservation since my job is downtown. The coffee I've had is great, and I love the atmosphere of the place - it's mainly the staff I have issues with. I'm pretty old school, plus I've worked in customer service 5+ years so that's contributing to my bias. But I feel like the staff are rarely ever welcoming and don't seem to have any sense of professionalism. Maybe it's just the vibe of the place, but I've never actually felt welcome or relaxed there. It kinda feels like a yard sale thrown together with some coffee. Again, this from my personal bias and experience, and I think it's great that a small business is doing well. But as a customer I wouldn't go back unless I had literally no other option, if they could improve anything it would be the demeanor of the staff. A smile goes a long way! read more

I love this place soooo much and I have been coming here since I was 17. I just wish they upped their matcha gameee like it would be sooo sick if they got like some really great quality matcha (I recommend rishi hehe wink wink ) and played around with their matcha options too!! Also, please dial your espresso a tad bit better and I really really ride for preservation but hey I miss having a good espresso shot here! Love what yall do for the community and I keep coming back because its a staple in modesto tbh. read more

Very friendly coffee shop. I got the matcha latte which I believe is called the zephyr . It was so delicious and the ginger that gets added was just enough. I recommend trying them out and I'm curious how the coffee is: read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Zephyr latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

The quality of the coffee is top tier. My favorite drink all year round is the contractor. However, their seasonal drinks are also great. In the summer they have a good horchata iced coffee. In the fall they have pumpkin spice of course. It's such a vibe in there with all the art that's displayed. There's also seating on the second story of the shop. The service is awesome and the wait time is not bad. Parking can be challenging but it's worth it. read more

My favorite coffee shop in Modesto! They are simple, and that's the best part of my experience here. Not a huge menu but all great options and the staff is super helpful if you are confused about what to order. They have pretty strong coffee, and they have a points system to earn a free coffee after a few visits. I like the contractor iced because it's not as sweet as the clubhouse mocha, and I also enjoy the zephyr if I am looking for something not coffee based. Highly recommend this place to my coffee connoisseurs. read more

We were in the area and looked this place up online. It's downtown so you'll find street parking. It's a little shop there was two tables outside and a few inside. They have the menu on top where you can see. They sold some other drinks in the refrigerator and bars. They service was really good. The guy who rang us up listen to my request. I asked for an extra pump and that I like my coffee on the sweeter side. Our coffee were strong but not overpowering in taste. It was really good and I would definitely be back. read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - This guy has great customer service - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

So far I've tried the horchata latte, the Serrano, and the blackberry matcha. All are DELICIOUS. Service is friendly enough, but I also don't expect service workers to song and dance me just to make a living like some people need for some reason. The workers are nice enough and professional, they provide the service and make me good drinks. I appreciate them and always tip. The space is very cute and has noticed if local goings on. Overall a very cute shop that improves downtown with it's presence IMO. So much better than another soulless Starbucks. read more

Great coffee here. They also have tasty pastries. Service is awesome! Staff are very friendly! Nice little coffee place !

I got an oat latte with chili powder and it was so good! The counter person was very friendly and accommodating, they made the effort to make sure my drink was to my liking :) the shop was cute and supports local artists. 10/10 would come back! read more

Great coffee and service to chill and read a book. It was the first time going there and my wife and I had about 45 mins to kill.

I encourage all coffee drinkers to support your local small business and give Preservation Coffee & Tea a try. So I went on my first coffee date, and let me tell you Preservation has that real deal coffee. To go with my strong cup of joe, was a delicious chocolate croissant. Surprisingly delicious. It was that good. What I appreciated about my experience with the coffee and croissant was the coffee was not sweet, so the croissant added that sweetness. Its a mom and pop shop. And and thanks to Preservation, if I'm in Modesto im never drinking Starbucks again. read more

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My favorite coffee spot in Modesto. Old school feel, amazing coffee- and super nice baristas. My favorite of all time is the contractor- not too sweet and still lots of coffee flavor. If you want a great hot Coffee- the classic vanilla latte always hits the spot! read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Love this mango coconut loaf! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

My mom and I were searching for a good coffee place on a Sunday afternoon as every other place was closed. We were craving coffee and some pastries and I seen online that they have pastries. When we got there they didn't have anything lol. They def do have a simple menu. I got a Serrano coffee (spicy and chocolatey) it was pretty good. The customer service was great! The barista that took our order was very sweet and cleaned our table for us so we wouldn't sit in crumbs. When our drinks were ready she brought them over to us which was super sweet of her! The ambience is pretty loud as people go there and chit chat. It's a cute little retro place that has an old school tv with a built in vhs and a bookshelf filled of "vintage" vhs tapes. They do have a second floor but the seating area isn't too big. I'd come back! And I hope they have pastries this time around! read more

I had to come back and change my review, even if that meant retrieving my password since it's been like a year since I signed in. Let me just say that it is quite obvious this place went through a big change, and it is heavily reflected in the quality of product. I used to love the cold clubhouse mocha, and was excited when they began to offer it with oat milk, but they must have changed the recipe, as the last few times I've decided to go back to Preservation, as it is more bitter, and even had a grainy texture to it. I decided to try a chai the last time I went, since the new clubhouse was so disappointing... it was the most dull chai latte I've ever had. It's disappointing, as I used to regard this as the best coffee establishment in the downtown region. I used to send everyone these, whether if it was for drinks or a job, as the environment was once inviting and fun to be around. Even THAT has gone down the drain. At least this place enforces masks on their employees, but none of them seem happy to be there -- a complete contrast to what this place was like just in the beginnings of summer of this year! Now, sorry to say this, but Starbucks is better in all regards -- and they're just down the road at their new location, so everyone is just better off just walking that extra distance. read more

my father has been taking me here for years and we've always been treated good up until today blonde girl with bangs has the nastiest attitude and i work in customer service. First of all i was waiting at the counter for a couple of minutes but that's not the problem the problem was i was never greeted and than i get handed my coffee with a side of attitude instead of a thank you. If you don't enjoy your job to the point where you're bring others down that quit! seriously stop hiring everyone off the street and actually take the time to know who you're bring into your company to represent YOU read more

We ordered the cold brew and oatmilk latte! It was very good. We were also able to sip, read, and study during our visit. The ambience was perfect and the staff was nice. We will be back! read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - We ordered the cold brew and the oatmilk latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

I come here whenever I'm passing through downtown for a nice refreshing pomegranate green tea, especially during the summer. But it is way to unbearable when this amazing coffee shop doesn't have working AC, when walking into any establishment you expect to escape the heat outside, not feel even more disgustingly hot. It was unbearable and the Baristas looked exhausted and so tired I wouldn't want to be there any longer than I was to get my drink and promptly left. It was over 100 today that is unacceptable for any establishment let alone an establishment that you would want your customers to sit and feel comfortable in, I feel awful for the Baristas here let alone the customers. Drinks are always amazing, fix your AC. read more

Okay! I'm back with a current review because looking back at my old review I just no longer agree with it because I know people and places change people evolve places get better! I've been getting the Cookie Butter Latte with Oat or the Maple Cinnamon with Oat. So much body, so much creamy thickness I'm here at least 3 times a week with NO EXPERIENCE of any bad staff what so ever. I've been there consistently to meet almost everyone that works there they are all awesome and most of all they know their coffee to water ratios! Big recommendation to all looking for real espresso with out artificial flavors. read more

Wanted to support a local coffee shop while I was in town visiting and a friend suggested Preservation. Such a fun shop and adhering to all covid protocols. Ordered The Contractor - half mocha, half cold brew. Not too sweet and perfect on a hot Modesto day. Nice service and a few small tables if you want to enjoy it outside on the sidewalk. Parking on the street. read more

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Small, hip, indie coffee shop. Super 90s throwback. They've got a wall of 90s VHS tapes that bring back memories. Coffee is good -- we went for the Serrano mocha (rich chocolate, not all sweet & syrupy) and the Zephyr (matcha, honey, ginger combo works really well). Didn't even have to order half-sweet; they were perfect. read more

The Havana is quite tasty not too sweet and comes in an 8oz cup. The Cortado is also very smooth. I have 4 stars because the decor is just blah. But the coffee is awesome! read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - The Havana w/almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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Whenever I'm in Modesto, CA Preservation Coffee is a MUST. Forget about Starbs and all the other big chains. If Preservation is open, there's no excuse. Every single coffee item hits. My favorite is the BFH. Be careful! BFH is enough to last me for two days of energy. Support your local business and slide through read more

This coffee shop is conveniently located in downtown Modesto. Great for a quick coffee pick me up and snacks. There is outdoor seating available for you to enjoy the fresh air and experience what Modesto has to offer. read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California

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Woof this place is awesome. Great little coffee shop with quality coffee and great options in the downtown area. I love the options of fresh baked good that they offer. They also have a rotating art display for local artists. LOVE! My favorite thing to get is the Serrano Mocha but I also get their cappuccinos and lattes. If you're in the downtown area, be sure to check out this little gem! read more

Preservation Coffee & Tea - Butter biscuit with bacon and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Modesto, California