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Nice little coffee spot under an apartment complex, with extra seating outside - great for parties of 4 or less. They have a variety if drinks and Japanese-style "Sandos," and of course I went with the egg. The bread was a little too firm for my liking but it made sense for it to hold the heaping amount of delicious egg in the center. I loved the whole semi-firm egg yolk in the center too! I absolutely fell in love with the Nitro matcha drink; it had a strong tea flavor and it wasn't too sweet at all. I wish they sold it by the liter! The staff were friendly and promptly served us. The ambiance is pretty quiet despite some loud non-English bickering in the supply closet, which startled everyone. I'll still come back for another nitro matcha drink so they can keep the conflicts going, lol.
Came here for the sandwiches and i will continue coming back for the sandwiches. I've been missing some Japanese style sandwiches so this place I found on Yelp will be my fix for now. The sandwiches were yummy and the drinks were pretty strong which I love. It's a good place to grab some snacks and work remotely or even just to catch up with a friend. The cashier was extremely helpful when the tablet you can order from isn't working. The service is a bit slower but was probably due to them training someone that day. There's a small lobby area or you can sit outside!
Robu coffee provides a great option for folks who are craving matcha and Japanese sandwiches. I came here on a Saturday with my partner around 12, and it wasn't too busy. There are a couple of tables in the inside and a lot outside for you to sit! The cashier at the counter was very friendly and attentive. We waited around 10 minutes for our drinks, where we were able to take our sandwiches from the refrigerated portion of the case. It seems like there are sandwiches you can order where they will make it for you in the back, which I would like to try next time. Between me and my partner, here is what we got: * Sakura iced coffee: this exceeded my expectations! I thought the Sakura flavor came through without being too sweet and surprisingly the coffee did not overpower it and complemented it very well. * Banana matcha: this might be one of the first banana matchas I have had that did not taste artificial. I really like how they give you a small spoon shovel so you can eat some of the pudding top. So cute! * Egg sando: very yummy and they used the perfect amount of mayo. It was a light, delightful bite. * Strawberry sando: now this is the overall winner that stole my heart! This might be the best strawberry sando I had and I was surprised! Their strawberries were not only fresh and crisp, but the deep sweet vanilla bean flavor you got from the whipped cream was phenomenal! I usually do not care for strawberry sandos but this one got my attention! Overall, awesome place in Mountain View!
Robu Coffee is amazing. We live in Los Gatos and drive 25 min past maybe 100 other fancy coffee shops to get to Robu. Not all the time, but when we deserve it. The kids who work there are nice, and the place is cute and all, and the parking in the garage is annoying but fine... but the magic is what's on the menu. Both my wife and my daughter found their favorite Matcha drinks here - my wife loves the Nitro Matcha, which as she explained it to me uses a nitrogen extrusion to create a frothy velvety texture without milk. Not sure about the details but she craves it. My daughter loves the Vienna Matcha Einspanner. I love their Japanese Egg Sando, and last time I grabbed a "Banana Cream Can", which is a banana pudding in a plastic can with an aluminum pop top. So good!
Stopped by Robu Coffee and tried the Vienna matcha latte. It was a bit too sweet for my taste (I personally don't love overly sweet drinks), but my friends actually liked it, so I think it just depends on your preference. The cafe itself is pretty small but cute, with some outdoor seating which is nice on a good day. I'd come back to try their fruit sando next time!
The experience was dissapointing overall. I tried the Vietnamese coffee and found it to be way too sweet, which masked any actual coffee flavor. The espresso isn't great either... I had to dilute it with oat milk. The service is a bit awkward. It has a self service kiosk but I had to ask someone to order.
Robu Coffee is a cozy cafe that specializes in Asian-inspired drinks and sandos. I tried their Nitro Matcha and I really liked how it has a bold matcha taste, but I think I prefer a regular matcha latte because it's creamier. I also got some of their sandos and I really enjoyed how delicious and filling there were. The Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad sandos were savory and yummy while the Strawberry sando was creamy and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Be sure to get their sandos early since they run out quickly every day!!
First time here... Service 3.5/5 The workers (2 of them) were busy making orders so we really were not greeted. You can order via the kiosk there so we did. Ambiance 3/5 Very small location with a few tables inside. They do have tables outside Decor for shop was ok. Nothing popping out at you. Coffee 4/5 Very decent Vietnamese coffee. We orders just Traditional Vietnamese Coffee and a Egg Coffee. Both were orders with 50% sweetness which is their default but I would probably ask for 25% because the 50% was a little too sweet for me. Overall the place is 3.5/5. I would go back but would not go out of my way if I was not in the area (I live in San Mateo)
one of my fave new coffee spots in south bay! i've tried the black sesame latte and salted coffee (vietnamese coffee) and both were strong and flavorful. i got less sweet and found it to be perfect. there's parking in the parking garage next door. employees are super sweet. only downsize is not much inside seating so not the most comfy to work from or chat with a friend, but solid drinks and i'm excited to try more drinks.
I'm sorry, but this place is a no for me. They have amazing reviews, so it's possible I went on an off day, but my sister and I really did not enjoy the drinks we got. We ordered the strawberry calamansi fizz and a strawberry matcha, and neither was a winner for us. I can see how people would like the calamansi fizz, but we just didn't. The strawberry matcha, on the other hand, tasted a bit oxidized and bitter/grassy. I wish we had a better experience, as it's a very cute spot with a lot of variety. Hopefully it was just an off day & maybe I'll try it again one day but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back.
Another day, another banana matcha latte. This wasn't my favorite latte, I think it has something to do with the matcha smell/flavor. Maybe too earthy for me? BUT the banana pudding was so good. I love that they use fresh banana and Nilla wafers. Points for presentation too. I got oat milk and less sweet. Less sweet is the way to go. It's a little on the pricey side for a matcha, $7.95, plus $.80 for oat milk. They have lots of options for drinks and to eat. The sandos looked delicious. They also have their banana pudding canned and I'm sad I didn't get one. I ordered on a kiosk and it was made very quickly. Workers were polite. The parking is tricky if you've never been here. It's a small drive way next to the convenience store so don't miss it (like I did). Parking was easy, but the garage is very dark. Lots of indoor and outside seating so bring your furry friends.
Final Thoughts: 3.80/5 After trying so many matcha places around the San Jose area, I wanted to venture out a little further and found this café in the Mountain View area. My friends and I went here for our matcha fix after our brunch. Overall, this was a good experience. Will be a soft 4 star for me today. Food: Korean Garlic Bun: 3.5/5 The carb addiction came out and we were still craving something after that brunch, so we got one of their buns to share. This garlic bun reminds me of something I get from Bloom Bagels. The Base is like a whole soft bun with cross sections that are filled with cream cheese. The bun was just warm upon receiving. Very soft and fluffy inside. The outside isn't crispy or anything, so maybe it's missing that texture factor. The cream cheese has a nice sweetness to it. Very very cheesy, which is good. Something I did dislike about it was how oily the cream cheese was. It would almost coat my mouth with the oil. I really don't like the greasy mouthfeel of something because then it feels too rich for me. The flavor was good and balanced with the garlic and cream cheese. Optimal ratios of dough to cream cheese. Drinks: Banana Pudding Matcha Latte: 4.0/5 My favorite part of this was definitely the banana pudding on top. Perhaps I just like pudding in general, but this combined with a matcha drink is usually good. Starting with the banana pudding here. The pudding is nice and thick with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers mixed into it. It has nice texture and flavor. A wooden spoon is provided to your inside of the open top lid so you can choose to eat it or mix it in. For the matcha base, it was ok. Upon completion, the matcha color is only ok. It's lighter, but does have a bright green color to it. The cup seems to be mostly milk and that dilutes some of it. Flavor wise, could have a stronger matcha flavor to it. Most of the flavor is the banana. It is the fresh banana though, so that's a plus. There's also a nuttiness from the almond milk, which I like. This is my preference for a milk substitute at least because I like that added flavor profile. Matcha Latte: 3.8/5 Friends drink that I tried. This one was alright. A lot of the flavor was quite nutty because of the almond milk. The matcha flavor is pretty light and you can kind of see that in the color of the drink upon getting it. The sweetness of it is quite heavy and could be lightened on that sugar syrup. Overall, the drink is good, just would love more matcha and a little less sugar. The color was also kind of light, but again, looks like a bright and rich green color. Yuzu Matcha Fizz: 3.8/5 This drink actually had the nicest color to it and I think it's because of the yuzu drink that is used versus the milk drink that makes the color look more diluted. This flavor has a really strong citrus flavor to it, which is nice. Again, the matcha is really light in this drink and again, is more of just the secondary flavor versus being the main one. Citrus flavors can be overpowering though. The drink is good, just would love more matcha flavor in it. --------- Quality: Alright The quality of their matcha looks alright. The matcha has a bright and rich green color, which I like. The flavor is subtle, but it is there. Banana is definitely a fresh banana with the pudding and was my favorite component. Something about a fresh banana flavor elevates this drink a lot. The lattes had a smooth mouthfeel to it, as well, which is very nice. Their bagels and sandwiches are made in bulk and left there. The buns were just warm when we got them and not crispy like they were fresh at all. Perhaps just sitting in a warmed display case at best. Price: Leans on the more expensive side Prices are around $7 to $9 per drink depending on what you choose. Pushing $9 is more on the expensive side, but again, this is in the Mountain View area, so perhaps this is normal. Of note, there is an upcharge for the milk substitutes. Simple food items like sandwiches (~$10-12) and buns (~$6-7) are sold here too. Service: Sweet Their employees seem really sweet. There was limited interaction because there is just the ordering kiosk that takes all of the orders. We really only speak with them when our items are called out and we go up to the counter to get them. We had a few items and the employee offered me a cupholder and a bag to hold all of it. Very simply but sweet interaction. Ambiance: Small bakery vibes Interior is quite small and really just gives the simple bakery and drink shop vibes. Nothing too notable. They have a display case with some pastries, which looked really good. Very quaint and I would love to study or just have a little matcha date with my family or friends here. Location/Parking: Parking Garage Available This place is located on W El Camino Real and it's fully facing the road. They have a small parking garage within this area. The turnaround looks alright when we were there, so we were able to find parking without a problem.
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I love cafes with unique drinks, and Robu Coffee is definitely one of them! I'm a huge fan of floral flavors, so I got the cherry blossom latte. The cherry blossom tasted like a more refined version of Gogurt. It was great and complemented well with the latte! There are some tables inside, but the space is small. We found a table outside under the shade. Really nice spot to just sip coffee and enjoy the California sun! read more
Robu Coffee is cute, and I love how many different crafted drinks they have, on top of different Japanese sando (sandwich) to pair with them. I found the drink and the sando I ordered to be okay. It was not horrible, but it didn't wow me as well. DRINKS: 7/10 FOOD: 7/10 SERVICE: 10/10 AMBIANCE: 8/10 What I ordered: Ube Coconut Cream Vietnamese Coffee Japanese Egg Sando DRINKS: 7/10 The Vietnamese coffee base was good with the coffee cream. The ube cream did not have a great ube taste and tasted powdery. The ube taste was very underwhelming, and I would just get the coconut cream and Vietnamese coffee next time. Lastly, it was a bit too sweet, and I will lower my sweetness next time, despite choosing a low sweetness level already. FOOD: 7/10 The egg sando was decent! The bread wasn't fluffy and soft, but not hard either. I've just had better sandos elsewhere but wouldn't mind getting it again. SERVICE: 10/10 The staff was nice and friendly, and the service was decently quick. I liked that their was a kiosk to order which helped me take my time to order and customize my preferences. AMBIANCE: 8/10 There was ample seating around, whether you prefer a table or a window seat. It was very clean inside as well. read more
Nice little coffee spot under an apartment complex, with extra seating outside - great for parties of 4 or less. They have a variety if drinks and Japanese-style "Sandos," and of course I went with the egg. The bread was a little too firm for my liking but it made sense for it to hold the heaping amount of delicious egg in the center. I loved the whole semi-firm egg yolk in the center too! I absolutely fell in love with the Nitro matcha drink; it had a strong tea flavor and it wasn't too sweet at all. I wish they sold it by the liter! The staff were friendly and promptly served us. The ambiance is pretty quiet despite some loud non-English bickering in the supply closet, which startled everyone. I'll still come back for another nitro matcha drink so they can keep the conflicts going, lol. read more
Came here for the sandwiches and i will continue coming back for the sandwiches. I've been missing some Japanese style sandwiches so this place I found on Yelp will be my fix for now. The sandwiches were yummy and the drinks were pretty strong which I love. It's a good place to grab some snacks and work remotely or even just to catch up with a friend. The cashier was extremely helpful when the tablet you can order from isn't working. The service is a bit slower but was probably due to them training someone that day. There's a small lobby area or you can sit outside! read more
Robu coffee provides a great option for folks who are craving matcha and Japanese sandwiches. I came here on a Saturday with my partner around 12, and it wasn't too busy. There are a couple of tables in the inside and a lot outside for you to sit! The cashier at the counter was very friendly and attentive. We waited around 10 minutes for our drinks, where we were able to take our sandwiches from the refrigerated portion of the case. It seems like there are sandwiches you can order where they will make it for you in the back, which I would like to try next time. Between me and my partner, here is what we got: * Sakura iced coffee: this exceeded my expectations! I thought the Sakura flavor came through without being too sweet and surprisingly the coffee did not overpower it and complemented it very well. * Banana matcha: this might be one of the first banana matchas I have had that did not taste artificial. I really like how they give you a small spoon shovel so you can eat some of the pudding top. So cute! * Egg sando: very yummy and they used the perfect amount of mayo. It was a light, delightful bite. * Strawberry sando: now this is the overall winner that stole my heart! This might be the best strawberry sando I had and I was surprised! Their strawberries were not only fresh and crisp, but the deep sweet vanilla bean flavor you got from the whipped cream was phenomenal! I usually do not care for strawberry sandos but this one got my attention! Overall, awesome place in Mountain View! read more
16 days ago
Robu Coffee is amazing. We live in Los Gatos and drive 25 min past maybe 100 other fancy coffee shops to get to Robu. Not all the time, but when we deserve it. The kids who work there are nice, and the place is cute and all, and the parking in the garage is annoying but fine... but the magic is what's on the menu. Both my wife and my daughter found their favorite Matcha drinks here - my wife loves the Nitro Matcha, which as she explained it to me uses a nitrogen extrusion to create a frothy velvety texture without milk. Not sure about the details but she craves it. My daughter loves the Vienna Matcha Einspanner. I love their Japanese Egg Sando, and last time I grabbed a "Banana Cream Can", which is a banana pudding in a plastic can with an aluminum pop top. So good! read more
Stopped by Robu Coffee and tried the Vienna matcha latte. It was a bit too sweet for my taste (I personally don't love overly sweet drinks), but my friends actually liked it, so I think it just depends on your preference. The cafe itself is pretty small but cute, with some outdoor seating which is nice on a good day. I'd come back to try their fruit sando next time! read more
The experience was dissapointing overall. I tried the Vietnamese coffee and found it to be way too sweet, which masked any actual coffee flavor. The espresso isn't great either... I had to dilute it with oat milk. The service is a bit awkward. It has a self service kiosk but I had to ask someone to order. read more
18 days ago
Service was good, very friendly cashier. Egg sando was delicious was as well. Wasn't a fan of the matcha latte. It was too sweet, tasted like powder sugar. Seemed like a good sit-down spot as well, with many tables and free WiFi. read more
Robu Coffee is a cozy cafe that specializes in Asian-inspired drinks and sandos. I tried their Nitro Matcha and I really liked how it has a bold matcha taste, but I think I prefer a regular matcha latte because it's creamier. I also got some of their sandos and I really enjoyed how delicious and filling there were. The Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad sandos were savory and yummy while the Strawberry sando was creamy and has the perfect amount of sweetness. Be sure to get their sandos early since they run out quickly every day!! read more
First time here... Service 3.5/5 The workers (2 of them) were busy making orders so we really were not greeted. You can order via the kiosk there so we did. Ambiance 3/5 Very small location with a few tables inside. They do have tables outside Decor for shop was ok. Nothing popping out at you. Coffee 4/5 Very decent Vietnamese coffee. We orders just Traditional Vietnamese Coffee and a Egg Coffee. Both were orders with 50% sweetness which is their default but I would probably ask for 25% because the 50% was a little too sweet for me. Overall the place is 3.5/5. I would go back but would not go out of my way if I was not in the area (I live in San Mateo) read more
one of my fave new coffee spots in south bay! i've tried the black sesame latte and salted coffee (vietnamese coffee) and both were strong and flavorful. i got less sweet and found it to be perfect. there's parking in the parking garage next door. employees are super sweet. only downsize is not much inside seating so not the most comfy to work from or chat with a friend, but solid drinks and i'm excited to try more drinks. read more
I'm sorry, but this place is a no for me. They have amazing reviews, so it's possible I went on an off day, but my sister and I really did not enjoy the drinks we got. We ordered the strawberry calamansi fizz and a strawberry matcha, and neither was a winner for us. I can see how people would like the calamansi fizz, but we just didn't. The strawberry matcha, on the other hand, tasted a bit oxidized and bitter/grassy. I wish we had a better experience, as it's a very cute spot with a lot of variety. Hopefully it was just an off day & maybe I'll try it again one day but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more
Another day, another banana matcha latte. This wasn't my favorite latte, I think it has something to do with the matcha smell/flavor. Maybe too earthy for me? BUT the banana pudding was so good. I love that they use fresh banana and Nilla wafers. Points for presentation too. I got oat milk and less sweet. Less sweet is the way to go. It's a little on the pricey side for a matcha, $7.95, plus $.80 for oat milk. They have lots of options for drinks and to eat. The sandos looked delicious. They also have their banana pudding canned and I'm sad I didn't get one. I ordered on a kiosk and it was made very quickly. Workers were polite. The parking is tricky if you've never been here. It's a small drive way next to the convenience store so don't miss it (like I did). Parking was easy, but the garage is very dark. Lots of indoor and outside seating so bring your furry friends. read more
Final Thoughts: 3.80/5 After trying so many matcha places around the San Jose area, I wanted to venture out a little further and found this café in the Mountain View area. My friends and I went here for our matcha fix after our brunch. Overall, this was a good experience. Will be a soft 4 star for me today. Food: Korean Garlic Bun: 3.5/5 The carb addiction came out and we were still craving something after that brunch, so we got one of their buns to share. This garlic bun reminds me of something I get from Bloom Bagels. The Base is like a whole soft bun with cross sections that are filled with cream cheese. The bun was just warm upon receiving. Very soft and fluffy inside. The outside isn't crispy or anything, so maybe it's missing that texture factor. The cream cheese has a nice sweetness to it. Very very cheesy, which is good. Something I did dislike about it was how oily the cream cheese was. It would almost coat my mouth with the oil. I really don't like the greasy mouthfeel of something because then it feels too rich for me. The flavor was good and balanced with the garlic and cream cheese. Optimal ratios of dough to cream cheese. Drinks: Banana Pudding Matcha Latte: 4.0/5 My favorite part of this was definitely the banana pudding on top. Perhaps I just like pudding in general, but this combined with a matcha drink is usually good. Starting with the banana pudding here. The pudding is nice and thick with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers mixed into it. It has nice texture and flavor. A wooden spoon is provided to your inside of the open top lid so you can choose to eat it or mix it in. For the matcha base, it was ok. Upon completion, the matcha color is only ok. It's lighter, but does have a bright green color to it. The cup seems to be mostly milk and that dilutes some of it. Flavor wise, could have a stronger matcha flavor to it. Most of the flavor is the banana. It is the fresh banana though, so that's a plus. There's also a nuttiness from the almond milk, which I like. This is my preference for a milk substitute at least because I like that added flavor profile. Matcha Latte: 3.8/5 Friends drink that I tried. This one was alright. A lot of the flavor was quite nutty because of the almond milk. The matcha flavor is pretty light and you can kind of see that in the color of the drink upon getting it. The sweetness of it is quite heavy and could be lightened on that sugar syrup. Overall, the drink is good, just would love more matcha and a little less sugar. The color was also kind of light, but again, looks like a bright and rich green color. Yuzu Matcha Fizz: 3.8/5 This drink actually had the nicest color to it and I think it's because of the yuzu drink that is used versus the milk drink that makes the color look more diluted. This flavor has a really strong citrus flavor to it, which is nice. Again, the matcha is really light in this drink and again, is more of just the secondary flavor versus being the main one. Citrus flavors can be overpowering though. The drink is good, just would love more matcha flavor in it. --------- Quality: Alright The quality of their matcha looks alright. The matcha has a bright and rich green color, which I like. The flavor is subtle, but it is there. Banana is definitely a fresh banana with the pudding and was my favorite component. Something about a fresh banana flavor elevates this drink a lot. The lattes had a smooth mouthfeel to it, as well, which is very nice. Their bagels and sandwiches are made in bulk and left there. The buns were just warm when we got them and not crispy like they were fresh at all. Perhaps just sitting in a warmed display case at best. Price: Leans on the more expensive side Prices are around $7 to $9 per drink depending on what you choose. Pushing $9 is more on the expensive side, but again, this is in the Mountain View area, so perhaps this is normal. Of note, there is an upcharge for the milk substitutes. Simple food items like sandwiches (~$10-12) and buns (~$6-7) are sold here too. Service: Sweet Their employees seem really sweet. There was limited interaction because there is just the ordering kiosk that takes all of the orders. We really only speak with them when our items are called out and we go up to the counter to get them. We had a few items and the employee offered me a cupholder and a bag to hold all of it. Very simply but sweet interaction. Ambiance: Small bakery vibes Interior is quite small and really just gives the simple bakery and drink shop vibes. Nothing too notable. They have a display case with some pastries, which looked really good. Very quaint and I would love to study or just have a little matcha date with my family or friends here. Location/Parking: Parking Garage Available This place is located on W El Camino Real and it's fully facing the road. They have a small parking garage within this area. The turnaround looks alright when we were there, so we were able to find parking without a problem. read more
Came here around 2:15 pm with my girlfriend on a Tuesday. Was not really packed at all, few people. Some bakery & sandwiches were already sold out but there was plentiful left, I imagine everything would be empty on the weekend. You can grab the sandwiches in the open fridge, the rest will be brought out when they call your name for your order. You order on the kiosk and the menu is pretty straightforward, lots of option. Chicken salad sandwich: pretty good, I love sliced almonds so this was good. Tuna salad sandwich: average tuna salad sandwich, nothing too fancy but pretty okay. Garlic bread bun: we got this heated and I'm not too fond of heated cream cheese but it was good overall. Banana cream in a can: super flavorful and delicious, I actually really liked it! Coconut Ube Vietnamese coffee: super strong and I would say it is more strong than flavored if you want something sweet you should get the regular coffees they have, not phin coffee. Matcha nitro: super good, not bitter at all and honestly tastes really well for nitro. I used to go to the pop up in Sunnyvale and this place was really good, I wish they had black sesame again, I used to get that all the time and it really balanced out the phin coffee. Overall, it was really good, I recommend for a good nice coffee shop! read more
I've had my eye on Robu for months and finally made my way there! The colorful photos of their coffees and yummy treat selection was enticing. Echoing others, parking was a bit awkward to find. I think I ended up parking in a smaller lot I wasn't supposed to, didn't find the garage others have mentioned. The shop is very clean and bright inside with lots of lighting. Not a lot of tables inside but there are some outside, and the outdoor are looks nice. Ordering was easy via a kiosk and staff brought items out quickly. I got their seasonal brown sugar banana latte and an egg salad sando. Both were delicious and I left no crumbs/drops! I loved the caramalized banana on too given with a little spoon, but I stirred it in to get yummy banana bits while drinking. I'll definitely be back to try others! read more
Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. Free parking in the retail parking spots in the garage next to the store. Indoor and outdoor seating both available. Pretty small inside. I ordered the Vienna einspanner matcha latte, Korean garlic bun, and egg salad sando. The Vienna einspanner matcha latte was pretty good, not the best matcha I've had but good level of creaminess. I got whole milk but I was tasting a vanilla flavor similar to soy milk. Not my drinks but tried some of the banana pudding matcha latte which was solid, and the matcha latte (preferred the einspanner personally because I love cream). Korean garlic bun was unique, creamy, and flavorful and reminded me of stuffed bagels. Egg salad sando was good too, no complaints. Overall I think worth checking out! read more
5 months ago
My boyfriend and I went here to try Japanese sandos, we wanted to try the egg salad and the strawberry sando. We got to try the tuna salad sando and egg salad, unfortunately the strawberry sandos sell out very early due to the popular demand. Good and filling! Especially on a weekend! The employee was nice and attentive. The sandwiches are packaged and put in the little fridge next to the registers. Seating available inside and outdoors. We sat outdoors for the calm city scenery. Parking is tight in a small garage on the side of the building. read more
I've had this place bookmarked for a long time and finally got to try it recently! The shop is located under an apartment so make sure to park in the retail space in the garage and walk over! The space itself is on the smaller side, but there's a decent amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. I got the banana coffee and the pandan coconut coffee. The banana one was rich and decadent, but slightly too sweet for my liking. I think this could be little fun dessert drink after a meal! The Pandan one honestly didn't have a very strong pandan flavor and I didn't taste the coconut part at all. I felt like this drink needed more sweetness contrary to the first one I tried. Overall, service was good but the drinks here don't impress me as much. I'd probably only return if a new menu item caught my interest. read more
Such a cute little drink spot in Mountain View! My friends and I came here after a workout session and it was the perfect pick me up. We were so surprised to see that they sold sandos here and had to get some. The drinks were all delicious and there's a good amount of choices. The staff were friendly and helped some of us with our drink choices. The only downside is that the interior is small so it has limited seating but if you're just looking to grab and go, then it's not an issue! read more
2 months ago
Stopped by Robu to pick up drinks for some friends who are big fans of this matcha spot near our church, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Parking was a bit tough. The shop is located inside the Verve apartment building so I just parked nearby and walked. We ordered ahead online, which was super convenient for a larger order. The service was great! Everyone was really kind, and they even gave me boxes to help carry everything out. We tried the Vienna Einspanner Matcha Latte and you can really taste the quality. The matcha had a smooth, rich flavor that reminded us of the matcha we had in Uji, Japan. We also grabbed the egg sando, which was good and made for a quick, easy bite, but probably not a must-try compared to the drinks. The egg coffee, on the other hand, was surprisingly really good and came in a generous portion. Overall, a great spot for high-quality matcha and drinks. We'll definitely be back! read more
4 months ago
When we walked in, we were greeted by the worker. Their menu is really big and I love the options. It was so hard to choose between their phin drip coffees or their einspanner. I do love vietnamese coffee so I went with their salted coffee. It was perfect, the strong caffeine taste with the salted foam was delicious. I would definitely return! Lots of seating inside and outside. read more
6 months ago
Another banger of a coffee shop/cafe! Saw this place on a Bay Area eats IG and wanted to come try for myself! We ordered: PANDAN LATTE: Stronger than other pandan lattes I've had in the past, which is a good thing! The cream is so pillowy and thick, exactly how I like it. EGG COFFEE: For some reason, they literally forgot to make the egg cream on top for me, if I hadn't had this in the past, I might not have questioned it but they served it to me with just the phin coffee. Thankfully they made it right away when I pointed it out. It was very flavorful and creamy but I wished there was more. It felt like a bit of a rush job because they had forgotten to add it to begin with. EGG SANDO: For $13 it does make you question why something you could buy for $3 in Japan is worth marking up more than 4x. But this was delicious! It is thicker than what you'd find in Japan, with whole eggs in the middle. The bread is also much thicker, and MUCH more filling. SO delicious!!! FRUIT SANDO: Also a generous portion size, the whipped cream in the middle was to die for. It was thick and chunky, and paired so well with the bread. BANANA PUDDING CREAM CAN: This is basically a banana cream pie in a can! It's served in a cute little transparent can, and it was soooo good. Much sweeter than we expected, going from the latte and fruit sando to this more western dessert. Loved it! I love that they have plenty of outdoor seating here! The inside can get claustrophobic and stuffy. The little plaza it is located in is such a vibe too, very pleasant atmosphere. To top things off, there is very convenient garage parking in the plaza! ' read more
22 days ago
Really fantastic matcha!!! The matcha yuzu fizz was perfect. The matcha itself tasted SO good. My friend got the earl grey matcha and it also tasted delicious -- the matcha and earl grey flavors were well balanced! read more
It was pretty packed on a Sat afternoon. We ordered via kiosk, and drinks came out pretty quickly. While drinks are on the pricier side, the matcha banana einspanner is absolutely delicious. A perfect sweet treat for a relaxing day. The only thing not so relaxing was the parking situation - the coffee shop is located within an apartment complex, so parking is pretty limited and tight in the underground garage. read more
6 months ago
I was super excited to try a new coffee spot and wished I stuck to ordering a drink. They don't advertise it here but they batch make their matcha and it's not handwhisk to order so I was a little sad and knew I was gonna be disappointed The matcha looks very brown green and that was expected from batch made matcha. The banana pudding also wasn't sweet and bananas were not riped yet so it wasn't appetizing The cofffee I got for my friend and I was disappointed to see the amount of foam on the drinks for a Vietnamese coffee. read more
3 months ago
Pretty good, couldn't tase the coffee that much, nothing super special. Order on tablet, drinks came out super fast. It did the job. read more
Their parking lot can be kind of difficult to find but I found it by looking at google maps. The driveway into the parking lot is on the right side of the building, and Robu Coffee is on the left side. There's a good amount of parking spot. It was pretty crowded when I arrived so we did have to be vigilant about people leaving so we could grab their table. This is a small shop so there aren't a lot of tables and chairs for how popular they are. The sandos are pre-made and are in the fridge in front of the register. I met up with my friend and we split the mixed fruit sando and egg salad sando. She had the strawberry matcha and I got the lychee matcha fizz. The drinks were good. The sando were good but I wish there was more fruit in the sando, especially for $13. read more
Their outdoor seating is a vibe. I love going here on weekend mornings & drinking coffee. It's pretty quiet and chill. They also have easy access from the parking which is hard to guess at first. The staff is outgoing & polite. Sometimes they'll help you pick! Currently, they have some holiday drinks available. I tried the Gingerbread Miso Latte. It had some gingerbread taste, it was okay-ish. Matcha tastes pretty good. I also enjoyed the Vienna Einspanner Latte (matcha & non-matcha). My favorite is Coco Ube (coffee & non-coffee). I have yet to try all the drinks here, but they're definitely unique, in variety and worth trying! They have a food menu & their bakery items are sweet additions with smooth textures that feel good. read more
7 months ago
Don't have money to fly to Japan? Don't worry. Roby can bring a little bit of Japan to you in the Bay Area. I grew up in Japan, and the flavors give me some nostalgia. I love that they used milk bread, which makes the bread fluffy and delicious. One note I would say is that some parts of the sando have crust. Usually, in Japan, sandos do not have crust. Anyway, I would still go back. In my opinion, the number one is the Zen Garden Sando. It is so creamy. I don't like veggies a lot, but it is so addicting. The avocado makes the sando. During this fall season, I do recommend the pumpkin tiramisu latte. Also, the banana pudding in a can is so addicting and delicious. This spot is a must!!! I will definitely come back here. read more
3 months ago
had this place bookmarked for a while, but unfortunately the drinks were a disappointment, for matcha I would definitely go elsewhere. when I saw the dull yellowish green color of the matcha einspanner, I just knew I would be disappointed. even at lowest sweetness I could not taste any matcha at all, just the vanilla milk and cream. cream was good but this drink was not worth it at all for 7.25 also got the yuzu matcha fizz, this one I could slightly taste the matcha and not too sweet at 25%, it's decent for those who like sparkling water drinks read more
4 months ago
I stopped by to pick up an online order and had a little trouble finding this place as it's on a bust stretch of El Camino. Pull into the parking for verve as there is a large free parking garage for retail that's a bit tucked away. Robu is just outside the exit of the garage. I ordered nitro Vietnamese coffee and when I got there the staff mentioned they only make it when the customer shows up for pickup. This has to be the best coffee I've had in a long time. The nitro is so smooth and the Vietnamese coffee flavors are there without it being too sweet. Highly recommend and I'll be getting it again very soon. I also tried their egg sando. It's pretty good, easy to grab and go as they're in a refrigerator case by the cash register. They have fruit sandos as well. It was about $20 for a coffee and sando. I can't wait to try more things here. read more
My friends and I stopped by Robu Coffee to pick up a morning coffee while we were visiting Mountain View. Parking here is very difficult. Although there is a garage at the Verve residency for retail parking, that parking lot was small and completely occupied when we arrived. It appears that most people who visit Robu coffee stay for a while: many people sitting at the tables had their laptops out and were obviously deep into their work while sipping on a coffee. For this reason, I'd consider Robu more of a take-and-go type of a spot, rather than a sit-down cafe. Ordering is all self-service from the single kiosk next to the pick-up counter. The menu includes many flavored lattes, various Vietnamese coffees, and a decent food menu, including pastries and Japanese style sandwiches (egg sandwich, fruit and cream sandwich, etc.). Food and beverages here are on the pricier side. My wife and I got a coffee and one of their scallion breads and the total came out to be around $16 and some change with tax, excluding tip. My wife got an unsweetened matcha latte with soy milk and while I enjoyed the grassiness of the matcha, I felt like I've had better elsewhere. I appreciated that the scallion bread I ordered was warmed up and really fluffy, but flavor wise, it could've used a touch more salt. Pork floss would've been a great savory addition to the bread. Robu is definitely a popular spot in this part of Mountain View. The Asian inspired flavored latte trend is hotter than ever and Robu embraces that fully. I wouldn't regularly visit Robu because of how expensive it is, but as an occasional treat, it's worth trying at least once. read more
The staff and owner at this place is always so friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. They're one of the firsts to make a coconut ube coffee. Not Starbucks. And, their ube tastes like ube! They also have sando! Had the egg sando and it was delicious! Only downside is you may miss the parking lot because it's before the coffee shop. Otherwise, everything is perfect read more
4 months ago
The egg coffee leans on the sweeter side, while the Vienna Einspanner latte had the perfect level of sweetness and a strong coffee flavor. The strawberry sando paired really nicely with the drinks. I wasn't sure if we were supposed to grab the sando before or after paying since there was only one box outside and the person behind us grabbed it right away, so I thought they ran out. Luckily, the staff had our order behind the counter, so it worked out :) read more
9 months ago
Coffee drinkers looking for something to go with your coffee, a sandwich, or a second coffee?! This little spot will satisfy your caffeine fix! Egg Coffee: classic for a reason, it is a rich, velvety, and dessert-like coffee Cherry Blossom Latte: a dreamy floral foam meets bold Viet coffee, a really nice contrast in flavors. Vienna Einspanner Matcha: think matcha affogato vibes, so creamy. Just look at that milk foam! Paired with amazing sandos. Mixed Fruit Sando, Strawberry Sando and Egg Mayo Sando. They were a little expensive but I enjoyed the freshness and variety. Imagine fluffy milk bread with a rich creamy juicy filling. If you love Asian-inspired flavors and cafes, this is your sign to grab the girlies and go. There was a line but moves quickly. read more
7 months ago
I've had Robu bookmarked for awhile but there's not much around this area, so feels like you have to make a special trip to come here! We came around 9AM on a Saturday and it looked like a lot of the sandos were already sold out, so I definitely recommend coming early if you want to try them. When I went, they only had one kiosk to take orders so there can be a little bit of a wait depending on how long people take. I ended up going with the Vienna Einspanner Matcha Latte with oat milk. It was really good but I felt like the cream to drink ratio was a little off. I had a ton of cream leftover! I might try the normal matcha latte next time. Sandos were really good and the bread was pillowy soft. Worth a try! They only have two small tables instead and a small counter, so it's more of a grab and go place IMO. read more
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Hi, I am a huge fan of black sesame latte. Can I substitute Vietnamese coffee base with traditional espresso?
Hi Cathy! We are more than happy to customize your coffee experience. Instead of a Vietnamese phin-dripped coffee base, you can request an espresso base. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you soon.
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