I didnt really like it here. My latte had a sour taste and they put so much sweetener that i couldnt really taste the espresso. The cashier wasnt friendly either. My croissant looked good but when i tasted it, it tasted pretty bad. I stopped by another coffee shop to get another latte bc i couldnt drink this past 5 sips. And i threw away the croissant after 3 bites. And its right by the freeway so its really loud sitting outside. I expected more based on the yelp reviews...yelp let me down on this one. And a waste of $$. read more

Out of my area and needed to stop for coffee, came across this little place. Small little menu. They didn't have a lot of the norms. But, asked the barista what to try and she recommended a pistachio latte . Sat outside in a quaint little patio area. I was happy they were opened because it was early. They were friendly! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Matcha Latte and Pistachio Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Nice, friendly staff! Great tasting & fresh coffee. Outdoor seating area. Only negative: minimal parking. read more

Cute little coffee shop I found on Yelp with high ratings. It is quaint so the line went outside and down the ramp. The staff were friendly and you could tell some customers were regulars. The blueberry muffin was really good and i wish i asked for it to be warmed up (don't even know if this is an option). My vanilla oat latte was solid and i enjoyed it. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Blueberry muffin and vanilla oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

My husband and I love to try new coffee spots. Recently I cut out drinking large amounts of caffeine so finding a shop with good alternative options and good decaf has been like a little adventure. If there's matcha on the menu 9 times out of 10 I opt for that. So I got the strawberry matcha, I can't remember the name. I've had a similar one at Alpaca Coffee in Idylwilld so I knew I liked the flavor. It was good, not to sweet and the matcha was very mild. My husband got a cappuccino and said it was one of the best he's had!! It was mild and not bitter. Very very smooth. It took probably less than 5 minutes for our drinks to be ready. The only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is cause the vibe/feeling was so uncomfortable to me. I felt super out of place and the workers weren't rude or anything but seemed more like they were hanging out and it felt more like we interrupted their time. But overall the drinks were really good, just not sure if I want to go back and feel awkward again lol. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Cappuccino (husband put the lid on before I got the shot so the heart is a little wonky lol) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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Went in for the first time today. The vibe was great, the staff was friendly, and the coffee was amazing! I'll be back for sure!

Great atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Would highly recommend. Coffee was amazing. Not loud

Great local coffee shop. Always looks busy and seemed like a lot of people knew each other. I liked that they change their menu seasonally. I had the iced honey cinnamon latte and a lemon Bundt cake. Both were fantastic. Small location so get there early if you want to stay and enjoy your drink read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Honey cinnamon latte and lemon bundt cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

I'm from Portland so seeing baristas with scales, taking their time and being exacting in their craft is "normal"- seeing it in Redlands was exciting! I ordered a pour over, it didn't come out exactly right and the barista apologized profusely for the wait and that he could not serve it to me, must be made by hand- i had no arguments and was in no hurry, happy to see someone "in the zone" of their craft. Was it was handed over, it was absolutely superb and my only regret was that i was leaving when the bakery delivery was walking up to the door- oh my god- i almost did a u turn to get bank into the line but there were dogs to run and perfect coffee to enjoy. Thank you! read more

Coffee is bomb dot com and the vibes are immaculate. Seasonal menus are always my favorite drinks are their lavender latte which is offered year round and the strawberry daydream which is a matcha drink only offered in the Spring read more

Coffee was really good, would most definitely come back again... There is always clientele, no matter the time of day! Which tells a lot! Really delicious place read more

My favorite place to get matcha also to get pastries by HAYET ALBI CO-OP BAKERY 10/10 :) I love this place read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Valentines donuts - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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Some caffeine was needed for the drive back up to the Bay area so we stopped by Slow Bloom while we visited a friend. Parking lot is a little on the smaller side, especially since this place is bustling! We arrived and there was a line of 6-7 parties in front of us. However the line moved by relatively quickly and we ordered a cold brew, the pistachio cold foam latte, and the strawberry matcha latte. I also bought a bag of the Arm in arm to gift to a friend. The cold brew was pretty good and if we came back to the area we would definitely get again. The pistachio cold foam latte was on their seasonal drink menu and it was delicious! The nuttiness from the pistachio went really well with the latte and the pistachio cold foam was so yummy. The strawberry matcha was also super good and not too strong on either the strawberry or matcha: a really good balance. There is ample seating both indoors and outdoors and a lot of the tables are taken up by people studying/working. Nice place to catch up with friends or get some work done! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - pistachio cold foam latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

First, don't be scared by how small it looks from the outside (because it does look tiny), there's actually a LOT of seating available inside and outside. It has a very hipster vibe tbh, and there's a lot of young people on laptops hanging out, but it's a good vibe either way. We came here because their menu stated they were vegan friendly. Even though we showed up late in the day, they still had a few vegan pastries left and got to try the vegan chocolate loaf with olive oil, which was delicious and decadent. I tried the vegan spiced chai (iced) and I was surprised by how delicious and spicy it was. It didn't taste like it came from a concentrate. The prices were a bit high but what can you do? Life!! A cute coffee shop with plenty of seating options and good coffee. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Vegan chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

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Slow bloom is a small coffee shop located in Redlands. Great vibes- always busy and full of life. The service is fast and great- drinks come out in under 5 minutes even on the busiest day. MUST TRYs: DONUTS - their donuts are one of a kind a definitely a must try- they sell out pretty quickly so try to get there as soon as they announce there's new donuts Mango + Sumac donut was 10/10 Coffee: the coffee is great, as well as their matcha. Definitely a must try. Their Ube Latte was great too and they carry slushies as well. Price range: the items range from $6-8 Donuts $5 ish If you're ever in Redlands, come check them out! read more

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One of the best coffee spots in Inland Empire. They have a nice family/community where everyone knows everyone. I like that you can eithier catch up with a friend inside or outside on the patio. The drink menu has a variety ranging from homemade syrups, slushies during the summer, and even having their own roasted beans for their products. Would suggest trying their seasonal menu since it's not a permanent item. read more

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Easily best coffee in Redlands. Maybe all of IE? I usually frequent Play in Orange. They are fast on bar. Hip little spot. Good bean selection. read more

My family told me about this place. I was visiting other people from my extended family and decided to drop by. I'm glad I did. I am not a local, but the area around it feels like an older part of town while still looking good. Once I figured out where it is located (less than a block from where Google Maps took me), it was like a pretty oasis stepping out from the landscape. Orange is a main decoration theme here. It works for this place. They have outdoor seating areas with nice greenery and shade with lots of orange chairs. I rolled in early on a Saturday morning and enjoyed an apple cinnamon loaf. I was told it was vegan, but honestly, I just know it tasted great. I also ordered a currant herbal tea on ice. I enjoyed it as it came, but I still added some stevia to give it a little extra sweetness. I would order this again. Though I might try it hot sometime when the weather is cooler. The person waiting on me took the time to explain the menu items I brought up and was exceptionally knowledgeable of their products. As I sat inside enjoying my loaf and drink, I witnessed the staff engaging with their customers, and it seems that the staff authentically like their job and customers. I thought the reusable water glasses were a nice touch and went along with the overall vibe of this place. I will most definitely be back to try other menu items in my future visits to Redlands. read more

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It is such a shame that this cute little coffee spot with cute drinks and pastries has quite literally the worst customer service ever. Every single time I walk in, the person taking orders will literally just stare at me in silence until I order.. it's so off putting! Three times I've tried to come in and order and the staff is so unwelcoming. This kind of service makes you want to leave immediately. 0 stars if i could for such an ugly attitude :/ Do yourself a favor and stay far away. read more

This place was the best pick after a long work week. I had never been here before but it had been recommended to me by a close friend and I thought today was as good a day as any to try it out. I love the feel here. It kind of feels like a little diner but in the form of a coffeeshop. One of the workers helped me pick a drink out and man, it was so good that it was all gone by the time I even got to the car. I got the Strawberry Daydream with oatmilk and it was JUST what I needed after the week I've had. Will 100% be coming back. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Strawberry Daydream w/ oatmilk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

The DRINKS AND PASTRIES, 10/10!! Service.... Needs work :( Seems like good service is hard to come by these days, so that's what I look for the most when I try new spots. Cashier and Barista did not look too thrilled about newbie customers. Sorry I didn't know where the straws were, but having attitude for a small question is crazy. Both didn't even care to have eye contact. I wish they would find joy in their work because that drink and snack made my day for how yummy and creative it was. Would come back but if I'm hit with "I hate my life and job," service, I'll find a new spot. Advice- I know jobs suck, you'll never find one you'll love, that's life! But don't burden guests with ur self hatred n pity, be nice, it's better for ur heart and aura read more

LOVED! so happy I decided to drop in. I ordered the iced matcha latte with honey cinnamon. They also offer vegan donuts. The space is comfortable and I saw good seating outside as well. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Iced matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

It was my first time trying this place and I was really excited about it! The coffee is pretty good but the baristas are kind of rude which is a bummer it seems like they pick and choose who they are nice to, really cute place but I don't think i'll be returning bc of the service read more

This is a nice, small coffee shop in Redlands with the usual fare (lattes, etc) as well as specials which rotate seasonally, which we opted to order from. On a Saturday lunch time, it was a bit busy with a small line out the door, but the drinks were quickly prepared, made to order. My friend and I tried the jasmine milk tea slush and strawberry daydream. Jasmine milk tea slush was very floral which I am a big fan, and it was slushy which is perfect for the hot weather, but it was way too sweet to enjoy. The strawberry daydream was excellent - iced strawberry milk with matcha float which kind of reminds me of strawberry matcha latte in boba shops. Strawberry daydream was stronger in caffeine content than the jasmine milk tea slush. Prices are on the slightly higher end ($6.50-7.50 for a drink from the seasonal menu) but the slight plus is that alternative milk choices like oat milk, etc are no extra charge so we went with their default recommendations (they recommended oat milk). read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Jasmine milk tea slush, strawberry daydream - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Parking: Good amount available! Ambience: It's a fairly small space inside, but there is a shaded outdoor seating area. Unfortunately, can't work too long outside as there were no outlets we could see, but I suppose that's a good thing since it gets fairly crowded and more available seats would be nice. It can get really hot, so some outdoor misting would've been appreciated. It has cute decor and chill vibes :) Service: Standard; had to wait 20+ minutes for the slushes to be remade, but that wasn't an issue since we were here to study anyway Taste: Got the jasmine slush, which was fairly good but a bit too sweet for my taste. My friends say the coffee here is amazing! read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Quick and friendly service. The line was out the door, but the drinks came out quick. The donut is from a Lebanese bakery and it was so good. They macaron orange drizzle was perfect with the black tea mixture inside. The inside is small, but they use the space efficiently. read more

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Stopped on the way out from LA to Palm Springs and was so glad we did. There's a vibe from the minute you roll up. Outdoor patio, a breezy interior, people getting work done - so nice. The coffee here is SO good. I ordered an oat milk latte, but saw at the last second there was a black sesame flavor in one of the other drinks. I asked if I could add the flavoring to my latte and it was no problem. Absolutely delicious. I'm sure that even without the black sesame flavoring that the coffee would still taste incredible. Drinks took a little bit to come out, but a large portion of their menu is speciality drinks, so depending on what you order, be patient - it's worth it!! They've got pastries avail for purchase as well. Will definitely add to my list of places to stop on road trips out to the desert. read more

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If you would like to watch your baristas life drain from their face as they roll their eyes for asking a simple question this is your place. 2 stars because the drink was fine, but not condescending fine. read more

Trendy coffee spot that has a wide option of coffee. I tried the strawberry matcha and appreciated that it tasted like they used real strawberries. The wait was a little long though so I don't think it's worth a revisit. read more

Slow Bloom is my favorite coffee in the area. I always go out of my way to go here when I'm semi in the area. For those basic folks who just love vanilla lattes -- this is one of my favorites! Both hot and cold. Love the indoor/outdoor options. Service is always great. Line can be long but goes fairly quick. read more

Dear Slow Bloom Coffee, Thank you for existing! I am so glad my favorite baristas from Augie's came together to make SBC! I have missed my favorite Honey Cinnamon Latte with Oat Milk since before the pandemic. And no one has ever done it as good as my favorite baristas. When I finally made it to your stand-alone coffee shop, I thought how cute it looked inside. It was so welcoming. And the best part was that I got to savor my first sip of HCLwOA! It was just what I was looking for! I can't wait to be back and tell my friends all about the best coffee in the IE! I'll see you again soon, SBC! Thank you, Wendy Notes: Located in Redlands. Please make a stop into this shop if you're passing through the 10 freeway! (You're welcome) read more

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The coffee at Slow Boom is good with no complaints there. But the prices feel questionable for what you get. The tipping setup is the biggest drawback: it automatically defaults to $1, $2, or $3, even on a $3 cup of coffee. That means you're being nudged toward tipping 33%, 66%, or even 100% before tax, which feels excessive. On top of that, there are a few individuals here who, if you don't leave a tip, you can immediately see it on their face and the customer service goes out the door. Good coffee, but the pricing and tip culture take away from the overall experience. read more

Not only was the mango Thai tea not good, it was flat out bad. Do not recommend ! Also the black sesame latte was just syrupy. I don't understand the hype or long lines. I trashed both drinks. Flavor and customer service not there. What a waste of $12.50. read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - Black sesame latte and mango Thai Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

Drink: Hot Vanilla Latte with whole milk. Had good flavor. Couldn't taste the coffee as much as I like to, and it was cool enough to chug. I like my coffee HOT! The one and only good thing about McD's and S+arbucks does right. Haha. Very woke atmosphere. Didn't want to stay. First time here. Not going to leave a bad review, but it's not my scene. Just getting tires next door and it was really the only option. I still say Stells makes the best coffee in town. My review may annoy some of you, but it's my review. read more

Overall pretty good coffee place, cool ambience. Love the fact that it is a co op and the story behind how they opened is so important. Kind of small though and the coffee and matcha, while good, were in my opinion a tad overpriced for the amount. $8 for a 12 oz matcha seems like a lot read more

Rad little retro coffee shop in an old 1950/60s building with old colored glass widows. Great Cortado coffee with great taste!

got a basic iced vanilla latte, and it was good:p i came here to study and get some work done. there's plenty of seating area, especially outside!! i loved how the place is decorated as well. i'll be comin back read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California

This place is awful!!! The workers were rude and drink was made wrong. I would not recommend going to this place. Very rude!

My sister and I drove 30 minutes here because we heard it was good and were looking for a new coffee spot to try. Slow Bloom is so cute and it's in this tiny parking lot and the building itself looks like it could've been an old lady Christian book store or something. The windows are really cool and the day we went it was gray and overcast (finally) and it just felt like a cool coffee shop in the desert. Inside it's kind of small but it shouldn't deter you from studying or getting some work done here because there are outlets to plug into. There's also plenty of outside seating all around the perimeter of the building. I tried the slow pour coffee with the beans being from Ethiopia and the coffee was TO-DIE-FOR I also recommend the pastries and had the pumpkin loaf and it calmed my nerves and made me feel like I was home. I've been going full-throttle for the past seven days and coming here forced me to just slow down and enjoy this slow pour, Ethiopian coffee. The city itself has a slower vibe and it's just what I needed. If you want to disappear for the day and just recalibrate yourself, Slow Bloom is the place. read more

The coffee I got was of the seasonal coffee selection. The Iced toasted coconut lattee and it was absolutely tasty. The service was nice and helpful, with speedy handoff. Come here if you are looking for a chill vibe or somewhere intimate to study. (Picture is my friend's matcha, which she loved) read more

Slow Bloom Coffee - iced matcha w/ vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Redlands, California