This coffee shop is conveniently located in downtown Mountain View next to a lot of other small shops, bookstores, and pastry shops. Coffee here was really good! Came here because my sister-in-law loves this place. I got a regular hot latte. The barista was nice and helpful when I had questions about the order. The inside of this place was nice to sit and have a chat with a friend. There is an upstairs for additional seating. Overall, I liked it and would come back! read more

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I hadn't been to Red Rock for years. While almost everything on Castro Street has changed, this place is still there, so they must be doing something right. I ordered a small cold latte with oatmilk, and it was about $10, including tip. And it was pretty small, and also served on ice. It was fine, but I felt like it was pretty expensive for what I got. My friend got a regular coffee that was $5, which also seemed expensive. The wait was pretty standard. read more

I was having really high hopes for this coffee place, but honestly it left me a little disappointed and thrown off. It came at me to no surprise that this place was going to be packed with people on a Sunday morning -- but what I did not expect was the passive aggressiveness that was given to me by the barista taking my order at the table -- only to be nice to all the other patrons coming in the door. Please do better next time. On the flip side though, the lavender honey latte was good. It wasn't too sweet, but it also had a very slick and creamy taste to it as well. I especially liked the latte art that they put as well. I actually loved the aesthetic of the coffee shop in itself -- and I also didn't know that there was a second floor to this shop! Perhaps the next time I'm here, I will try the seating upstairs (just so it isn't so crowded and there's more space for me to work). read more

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Standard coffee shop experience. It was quite busy on a Monday morning. I think its main perk is its convenient location on Castro Street. The service was standard. I ordered a latte, which had a pretty design and tasted solid. I would not recommend the food - the croissant and waffle were a pretty penny and tasted quite stale. There's a second floor, with lots of tables and a quiet environment. This is definitely a good spot to do work. I've been to more memorable coffee shops, but this was a no-frills spot with good coffee. read more

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Loved the vibe here. Perfect place if you want to sip and work. Loved that they have so much place for people to sit. It is on 2 floors and situated right on the Castro street so if you are bored it is good a nice stroll. The food and the service is really good too read more

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This review is way overdue, like a lot overdue but I still wanted to write it. This is a decent coffee shop, can get busy, and they have good customer service. I have gotten the latte and thought it was delicious. Inside can get crowded and parking is difficult. read more

Came here around 1130 AM to meet up with ex co worker before my wifey and I plan to move to manhattan by end of a July It was a fine Sunday morning. Came inside with plenty of spacious standing. The counter lady was extremely nice and patient. I got the iced coffee and it was a 8:10. Can't complain. Good for prices. My wife got an oat milk Latte 10oz - The beans in the espresso is def not at the level of others, therefore we rated it 6/10. Overall though, our centers are pretty high so when I mention the scores here, please round up by two because - Inside Outside Customer service Price Surrounding neighborhood We're all excellence and therefore my ratings were purely on the drinks. And bedding everything together it was a great experience and I would absolutely come back again for a coffee with a friend read more

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There's plenty of choices in downtown Mountain View for coffee. However, Red Rock is a working coffee spot, for laptop toting work folks as it has free good WiFi (you'll get corporate-like speed of around 100+ Mbps down/15Mbps up, no problem, and there's no password, just join). Plenty of tables to setup for work. It does lack power outlets though (only a few tables have them). And yes, the drinks are just okay. The coffees and teas are all on the pricey side, and very so-so. For this visit, I got a Mango Black Iced Tea and could just barely taste the mango if I really imagined hard. Their pour overs however, are the better part of the menu that I've gotten in past visits. I would recommend sticking with pour over drinks. However for a working/hanging with a coworker spot it does this pretty well. Lighting is always nice, with minimal harsh lights through the windows on your laptop's screen, and the crowd is almost always going to be trying to get work done too. Still, not a 5-star due to lack of power outlets and the drinks could have a more solid showing (stick to the pour overs!). If you're trying to work, avoid their events (calendar board is by the door). There's open mic, etc which fill up the shop on those event days. If you find it crowded when you walk in, there's an upstairs too and take a peek if there's a free table. Otherwise, there's always ample seating outside if you're really just at Red Rock for a coffee and not there to work. But really, I would only recommend Red Rock for working. Go elsewhere down the street for better drinks. read more

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Red Rock is a landmark gathering place and coffee house occupying a happening corner of Mountain View. It's at an intersection that you might call the pulsing heart of downtown M.V. And the coffee drinks as well as other provisions are spot-on really good. Got a lavender latte and chocolate croissant, and both were delicious. The staff at the register are very nice, they'll make you whatever coffee creation you want, even if not exactly on the menu. They happily heated the croissant at my request. Pastries are from local vendors I think. At the register is a cold case full of a variety of beverages and savoury stuff like sandwiches and other snacks. The place has a very kool indie feeling, and music is a big part of the vibe. What they play throughout the coffee house is eclectic, mixing classic songs with current and old school with new stuff. Upstairs is a large, plain, very roomy space with many more tables and café chairs. They host live music on Mondays so local artists can perform and share their musical creations with an audience and each other. Whether for coffee or music, Red Rock coffee house really rocks. read more

The iced mocha coffee was ok.The prices were ridiculous! $7/10oz ! I understand that during the pandemic (2020 was 6 years ago!) businesses used to claim supply shortage and I loved supporting small businesses and would actively try and give them my business. Now it looks like they are just plain money grabbing greedy . And oh don't get me started with the 25-15% tip on top of the $7 for a mocha read more

Red Rock Coffee is a cozy and welcoming cafe split into two distinct vibes by its first and second floors. The first floor, home to the barista station and a few tables, is a lively space where guests flow in and out, likely grabbing quick orders. The second floor, filled with tables and a pleasant view from its many windows, sees much less foot traffic and is perfect for quiet studying (as evidenced by the laptops occupying almost every table). I hear there are live events here, as well, during certain times and dates; however, I visited sometime during noon, where no events were happening at the moment. Food-wise, their sweet, tart blueberry bar paired well with the slightly bitter latte. read more

Red Rock has such a warm, homey atmosphere--it immediately makes you feel welcome. The people here are super friendly, and the service was great from start to finish. I tried the honey lavender latte, and it was delicious--smooth, flavorful, and not too sweet (which I really appreciated). Perfect balance. The space itself has a cozy vibe, making it a nice spot to relax, catch up with a friend, or just enjoy a quiet moment with your coffee. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Red Rock Coffee - Honey Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Beautiful coffee space. Delicious honey lavender latte. On the corner at downtown Mountain View. Highly recommend. I came in to have a chat with the manager and she was really lovely super hospitable. Everybody did really good service and I felt very welcomed. It's a great place to have coffee and chill out. It's a really nice atmosphere. Lots of seating. Lots of space. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Beautiful cafe lively service delish honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Staffs were really nice, smiling, literally, gave me a coffee tour! :) * Environment friendliness - Personal cup discount $0.25 Cons - Closes early most days at 5:30pm - Yelp time is wrong; closes early at 5:30pm on Saturdays. On Monday it's bit noisy after 5pm due to events! - Coffee Refill $2 - Parking expires in 2 hours during Mon - Sat 9am - 6pm Pros - Opens till 8pm on every Mondays and first Sundays of the month - Lots of tall seats on second floor! And some on the first floor - Comes with WiFi (SSID: 'Red Rock Coffee '), restroom is on the back of second floor. read more

Very iconic and nice coffee place in the heart of Mountain View Downtown! Cappuccino was good, but a little bit too strong for my taste. I really love the vibes here - having an opportunity to get the seat, connect to wi-fi and work a bit or just enjoy the surroundings. Service was smooth and staff was friendly and helpful. Red Rock Coffee place has the second floor with more seats! read more

Red Rock Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

I came here to meet up with a friend on a weekday afternoon. There was quite a long line but it moved quickly and the drinks came out very fast! I enjoyed the honey lavender latte (was recommended by a friend who comes here quite often). Great place to meet up for a chat or do work. The lighting and view from the second floor are great as well. The 2 hour parking in the area can be annoying if you want to do work at this cafe. read more

This Silicon Valley take on Central Perk is some real bullshit. I popped in here on my way back down to LA from a weeklong work trip in SF. I ordered a standard cappuccino for myself and was charged a typical inflated West Coast price; my partner ordered a dirty chai, though, and it cost me $14. Does this chai get shipped in directly from a specialty market in the bougiest neighborhood of Mumbai? These bozos advertise that they were named "Best of Mountain View 2025." Mountain View must be offering up some pretty slim competition if a $14 cafe beverage garners a place any positive attention. Oh, and if you care at all about vibes, this spot's suck. It feels like you could get stuck in the worst collegiate conversation or witness the wackiest farmers market freakout of your life if you turn in any direction. I obviously hate Red Rock Coffee. read more

Most of the people order the coffee here. I heard their drip coffee were good. I didn't order any coffee, but a mango soda juice. I didn't taste many artificial sweeteners, the drink is not too sweet. It is fit well with the late summer vibe. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Servers and customers line - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Hipster coffee shop in downtown Mountain View! My iced mocha was nutty and chocolatey. The croissant was buttery and flakey. Lots of options for baked goods. The pour over options were coffee beans from Ethiopian and Kenya! Lots of tables and space to hang out or study. Super clean! Service was quick despite the long line. The baristas were friendly too! I'd definitely come back here! read more

Red Rock Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Great cafe to work in, as they have lots of seating since they have an upstairs area. If you get a seat next to a window, it's also fun to people watch. I got a mocha, which was $6.50 for a 10 oz cup. The mocha was alright; a little bit gritty and not my favorite cup of mocha but not terrible. I did find the prices to be quite high, especially given that usually the standard "small" cup size is 12 oz. They do offer free water as well, which is a plus. It seems like they also host some events here, like an open mic on Mondays. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

They Will! They Will! Rock You! They got mugs in the place! With exceptional taste! Putting a smile all over this face! I'll tell you how this came about. I ordered the two specialty lattes which were the maple latte and the lavender. Both of them start off strong with coffee flavor but they ended with a soft touch of the flavor expected. I paired them up with a croissant filled with sweet chocolate. A freshly baked pastry always seems to go well with coffee well brewed. To make this experience more adventurous I found out they also have a second floor where they have some really cool events. And to add a little more coolness to this coffeehouse, they have a coffee tasting class! Great service and a sweet musical playlist was in full effect! And that's my take on this coffee shop, Peace. read more

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Got an iced latte for $7.50, pretty expensive and pretty mediocre. I didnt hear them call out my name but I saw a hot cup on the table just sitting there for a while. Then I went up and saw the ice in the cup. I didn't finish the drink because just sipping a cold drink in a hot cup is weird. read more

Great coffee shop! They use local beans from Sightglass, which is one of my favorite coffee shops in San Francisco. This a local gem and great place to come and work! Love the vibes (always a great selection of various genres of music playing) and staff are friendly! I usually order just a drip as I prefer my coffee black, but I've had their iced coffee too and it's delicious. My partner got the Guatemalan pour over and said it was great as well! I haven't tried any of the food yet. I do wish they were open a bit later during the week. read more

Great food, quick, friendly service. Try one of the Benedict's. Has been a go to breakfast place for 15 years. Kids love the hot chocolate.

Overall: Probably come back to work here. Coffee taste: Latte was good! Pastries: I visited around 2pm weekend and not many options were available. Price: slightly pricier than other places. Coffee portion was quite small. Service: okay tho water cups were very dirty (tissue got black after cleaning it) Coffee&Study: Second-floor has plenty of tables and power outlets. Pretty quiet and relaxing - suitable for working. Show lots of people with their laptops. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Caf Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Woke up, had breakfast and thought i'd take a walk. I ended up at Red Rock Coffee. I haven't had a bad latte here so i thought id go in. I treated myself to a caramel latte. Normally i avoid this as many baristas ( think chains ) put so much syrup in it overwhelms the lattes. That doesn't happen at Red Rock. I don't know if they use a belter quality syrup, less pumps or barista training or some combination but it tastes yummy. Red Rock is a chill corner place to treat yourself to a coffee. Its a bit pricey at $7 for a latte but you're worth it read more

Red Rock Coffee - Caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Favorite coffee place to come to when traveling!!! Espresso drinks and coffee are some of the best and you can get drinks served in mugs/cups. Barista convinced me to get house-made honey lavender latte, which didn't disappoint and was delicious. Great community spot!!! read more

I've been to Red Rock Coffee a few times and like to meet friends there as they have the downstairs and upstairs with lots of tables. I have found that if I want quiet, then upstairs is the place to be as most people are busy on their laptops(I did meet up with a friend there one time and felt bad that we were talking as it almost has a library vibe, at least in the morning). I like having their coffee (for here) because it just feels better to drink out of real cup and saucer. I have had their coffee cake and my friend had their cinnamon roll; both were good enough that I would order again. Getting there is a little weird now, since Covid, Castro street has blocked off many of the parking areas and street for outdoor dining. There is a parking lot behind the Cafe that usually has plenty of parking and once you know where you are going, it's pretty easy to get there. One of my favorite places to meet up with friends since it's centrally located(Mountain View) for people in the South Bay and on the Peninsula as well. read more

Red Rock Coffee - To go cup of Cappuccino and raspberry coffee cake. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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This place has character. Tried honey lavender coffee, wasn't the best version that I've tried but was well made. The strength of coffee is less, I found it more milky and sweet. Service was friendly, would like to visit again and try some other caffeinated drinks and the baked goods (sourced from: The midwife and the baker! ) read more

Red Rock Coffee - Honey lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Service was quick Menu is simple, I went with the honey lavender special with oat milk and it was delicious. There are options for food and self service tops, selves, covers, water, and napkins. The owner or manager came over to say hello because we came with two little ones. It is a small shop but there is plenty of space for two strollers and outside seating for nice days. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

Coffee's good, tons of seating (2nd floor usually open, take the stairs up ask them if you can't find it), good wifi, cozy vibes.

Very expensive coffee and the line to order is always very long. It's super loud inside. Very narrow staircase to sit upstairs and it's so hot with no ventilation. There were 3 of us having a meeting and we got weird looks from people on their laptops like we were being loud. It's not a library! I support local business hence the 3 stars. read more

I must say that every pourover I've had here has been excellent. No shortcuts taken: just a careful, methodical V60 brew, presented beautifully. Even among third+ wave coffee shops, that's exceedingly rare! read more

This is a cute coffee shop. There's a big seating area upstairs but it kinda felt like a library with a ton of people but everyone talking a bit quietly. I got a mocha and thought it was decent. I felt like it could have been hotter temperature wise. They added whipped cream at the top but it looks a bit clumpy and lumpy and not really that appealing for some reason. Maybe because it was sinking so fast into the drink. The mocha drink was decent but I feel like I've had better elsewhere. It wasn't as smooth as I wanted it to be. I still finished it though! There's one bathroom upstairs. Not sure about downstairs. I would come back and try it again and other drinks though. read more

Been coming here for many years, so this is the go-to spot for coffee with downtown Mountain View vibes. That said, from my morning to early afternoon chai latte with soy for 16 oz, my price for the drink changed with a regular cup to drink on site. The listed price for soy at 16oz is $7.50z Soy charge is 75 cents. It was $9.00 in the morning. My second cup which I brought back down and to order the same drink, ended up being $8.00. Thanks to the barista for the 0.25 hook up discount. My third cup ended up being $8.25, with the cup I brought back downstairs to be reused. The barista said the cup is a pricier charge, you get a discount for bringing your own up, and then kept it at 0.25 without the discount. I understand that there are pricing discounts and variance, but maybe have a sign for these discounts or charge differences? Some customer have no problem, including myself to use a disposal or bring in our own cups. I want to support my local independent coffee shops, but the pricing changes can be awkward compared to Philz or Starbucks, etc read more

After a year of frequenting Red Rock Coffee, I appreciate the quality and sheer range of the Sight Glass espresso beans that RR sells. Being freshly roasted - makes a big difference in enjoying my pro setup at home. We have a La Spaziale S1 Dream & Baratza Forte AP grinder. The bottom line: Better Beans Matter. But the reason I return - twice a week - is to taste the baristas' skill. I have so much yet to learn to match the flavors they produce. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Sight Glass Espresso Beans - RR has 8 - 10 different freshly roasted beans for sale - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I love this coffee shop. I wondered in there cause I needed to use a restroom and wanted coffee. I will be coming back. The service was amazing. The vibe was incredible and I loved how chill it was in there. My only frustration is the lack of satin lined beanies that they have on offer. They have none. But beyond that it's a great place to hang out to use the restroom to get coffee. I really appreciated that the server made me a cold cup of coffee without adding so much ice but it diluted the caffeine. Highly recommend very convenient to the Cal train station read more

Been going to Red Rock off and on for about 20 years. Coffee (Sightglass) has gotten better over the years, although what really makes this spot stand out in this part of the Bay Area is the ample, roomy space to work and focused, low key vibe. Unlike most cafes further north on the Peninsula, there always seem to be ample space to work, outlets, and an absence of startup bros holding loud virtual meetings or using the space to conduct hiring interviews. Perfect place to hunker down to work for a few hours. read more

Negative points for serving an iced latte in the wrong cup. It just didn't taste right. Wouldn't order again. read more

Red Rock Coffee - Iced lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Decent coffee shop in a nice location on Castro Street, great for people watching if you snag a table outside, but the limited hours are disappointing and it's not a destination for an after-dinner drink because of that. I do feel the vibe is a little different since the change in ownership a few years ago, but it's still a nice place to be. There still seems to be the same mission of community building, with open mic and game nights. The interior is a little worn out though, especially upstairs, and the bathroom could use a makeover as well. Coffee prices are not cheap, but not usurious either. As compared to your typical large-chain coffee shop their offering are fewer, but they offer some seasonal drinks. Service is mostly friendly, though I've experienced some surliness on rare occasions. read more