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    Robu Coffee

    4.3 (267 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mixed Fruit Sando
    Amy K.

    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!

    Traditional Vietnamese Coffee & Egg Coffee
    Rolly J.

    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)

    Strawberry Calamansi Fizz & Strawberry Matcha (both 7/10)
    Roxy M.

    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.

    Kiosk
    Ashley V.

    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.

    Chicken Salad Sando, Tuna Salad Sando
    Alaine M.

    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!

    Japanese Egg Salad Sando, Brown sugar banana latte
    Neha N.

    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!

    Emily W.

    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!

    Mixed Fruit Sando, Japanese Egg Salad Sando, Lychee Matcha Fizz, pandan cold brew
    Ninah P.

    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!

    Tuna Salad Sando Japanese Egg Salad Sando
    Carissa H.

    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.

    Matcha Latte  Banana Latte
    Jo P.

    Cute place, gets pretty packed but they are pretty fast with the drinks. I would come back again.

    Inside
    Kaitlyn L.

    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.

    Traditional Vietnamese Coffee
    Saya H.

    Pretty good, couldn't tase the coffee that much, nothing super special. Order on tablet, drinks came out super fast. It did the job.

    Banana coffee & Coconut Pandan Latte
    Quynh A.

    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.

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    So delicious! Ordered Soy Milk Matcha Latte via DoorDash and am obsessed! Must go in person and try more things on the menu! Thank you Robu!

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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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    Sweet Diplomacy

    Sweet Diplomacy

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    I must admit that I still have a knee-jerk reaction of rolling my eyes whenever someone tells me…read morethat they are gluten-free (NOT counting those that have Celiac/gluten allergies). However, I will say that one good thing that has come from this movement is the plethora of innovative gluten free bakeries and eateries that serve up tasty products. I first learned about Sweet Diplomacy when my neighbors gave me some cupcakes from here that tasted amazing. When I looked them up, I was surprised to learn that they were in Los Altos as I live nearby and had never heard of them. The shop is very cute and homely and feels as if you are in someone's home kitchen. Although they seem to specialize in cupcakes, they also serve a number of other gluten-free and even vegan items. I should note that this bakery focuses on more desserts (ie cookies, cakes, tarts, etc.) rather than pastries (ie croissants and buns). I never thought that my new favorite go-to bakery would be a gluten-free one. As a Mountain View resident, I must say that it is also nice not to have to trek to Palo Alto in order to get some tasty cupcakes!

    Sweet Diplomacy is a gluten free only bakery in Los Altos. We've been here multiple times to get…read moreGF goodies. 4.7 on Google, 4.4 on Yelp. From cakes to cupcakes to cookies, everything is gluten free. Prices are not cheap, but the quality is high. Must goto spot for GF Folks. Far better than the one or two offerings at Jane the Bakery, Mariposa Bakery, or the Mill. Safety Pluses - Online menu, Delivery services available, online ordering. Food Review: Carpe Diem Cake (Gluten-Free & Vegan) - "Portland" Chocolate Brown Sugar Cake ($48) is better than most gluten free cakes. Perfect for those with strict dietary guidelines. A bit on the sweet side and not that moist. 8/10 The Diplomatic Cookie ($5) Chocolate Chip Cookie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan) - Most GF cookies are powdery and gross. This one is one of the better ones. Pretty thick with good texture and flavor. 8.5/10 Muffin - Lemon Poppy Seed (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free) ($6) is a less sweet option. Also one of the top GF muffins. Not powdery, and not overly sweet. 8.5/10 Overall - Very Good Food - Very Good Decor - Very Good Service - Very Good Value - Fair Would we come back - Yes

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    I can't decide if I should rate Bloomsgiving as a coffee shop or florist or nursery... So, I'll…read morerate all parts of this business Nursery/Gardening - I love their plants collection personally being a plant mom myself. Love the variety of house plants they carry especially all the aesthetic patterns of a house plant family Presentation is outstanding as well! Florist - Love their bouquets and pastel colors. You can tell that the craft is unique and aesthetic. I haven't paid attention to the price though Coffee shop - Loved their coffee, pink sleeve and the little flowers they add to the to go mug. Totally fell in love. I ordered a rose latte with oat milk and it kept up to the standards. However, their pastries aren't the best and they didn't seem freshly baked. Also, note that the indoor seating is limited. However there's plenty of outdoor seating on Castro Street

    This is probably my favorite drop-in coffee spot on Castro Street!…read more The staff is always very friendly and the coffee has a consistent quality that we continue to return for. We really enjoy the foam art and that you get a flower with each cup! It's fun that they also offer plants, which we have picked up and had success with, they also have a solid selection of ceramic pots to purchase for your plants. Overall, the vibe of this coffee shop is top notch, the drinks are always made well, and the staff create an inviting experience. I would highly recommend you give them a chance!

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