Stopped by Robu to pick up drinks for some friends who are big fans of this matcha spot near our…read morechurch, 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!

one of my fave new coffee spots in south bay! i've tried the black sesame latte and salted coffee…read more(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.

This coffee stand is in a super cute downtown area of Mountain View! Parking is a bit scary with…read morehaving to pull out/pull in while ongoing traffic is behind you but I've never struggled to find parking. I got the drink special recommended to me by the workers which was the Sana'a Latte. All drinks have the option to come iced or hot and they are paired with a small middle eastern cafe. Perfect to have a coffee and a meal! The beans were strong but not burnt and I loved the taste! They offered huge variety of latte flavors and syrups and many were unique. While seating inside/outside seems to be a bit limited I have also never seen all seats occupied. Would love to come back and try the food options and more coffee flavors and update my review as well!

Sana'a Cafe is actually inside Mediterranean Grill…read more We like to order a pot of coffee, and savory & sweet snacks. We've tried their different pots of coffee. I usually ask for the popular pot unless someone in my party has a preference, like the Turkish one. That one is nice and strong so that is a good one. The Dubai chocolate cheesecake is pretty good and my favorite cheesecake. It has a crunchy base, not your normal graham cracker. They heat up the savory pastries for you. I like coffee and going to coffee shops so I would recommend trying this place out if you haven't been.

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!

Bloomsgiving is such a cute concept - part coffee shop, part flower/plant store - and I usually…read morecome more for the ambiance than the actual coffee. The space itself is beautiful and aesthetic, and I love browsing the floral arrangements while hanging out. The coffee itself is just okay in my opinion. It tends to taste a little watered down or slightly bitter, though they do have fun and unique flavors like pandan if you're into specialty drinks. They also make the drinks look really cute with a flower on the side. I actually think their matcha drinks are much better than the coffee. The floral arrangements are definitely on the pricier side (around $50-$120), but they're high quality and stunning to look at.

The name pulled me in and I had to go make my own Pour Decision. Nice space and the coffee was…read moregood. Please come and create your own adventure.

I'm going to specifically rate their peanut butter latte a 5-star! It's tasty with just the right…read moreamount of sweetness. It's almost like a peanut butter shake but with espresso. I do want to make a small customization to this drink, and that's adding a salt foam on top to have some more notes. I think this will bring it over the top with a new experience. They have lots to offer but their main focus is their specialty drinks such as their Vietnamese flavored drinks; Pandan, Coconut, etc. The place isn't that big of a shop. They have a few seats with some additional outdoor communal high table type seating. This is more of a grab n' go type coffee spot. This is perfect for my post-workouts from next door! Can't wait to come back again.

Amazingly good coffee at this small place. I love finding…read morethese type of smaller independent coffee shops....I do believe they have another location as well... They source their beans from roasters....and the gal who helped me in the front I asked for a couple of recommendations for pour over drip....and the one she chose was way better than I expected! There is some seating in there and enough space outside as well to just relax and chill...I sat at the community table and enjoyed the coffee....I even had to go back the next day but I got a latte the next day.... I would definitely come back here if passing by or staying in Mountain View again...they do close quite early (5PM)....so I had to get a cup from Peets nearby and I told the guy I've been going there...and he even said Oh Yeah there coffee is good! Confirmed from another Barista!!!

Such a cute little coffee spot in Mountain View downtown…read more Make sure you keep time on hand on weekend mornings. There is a bit of a line and wait for the order. You have limited seating inside but there are few chairs outside shop as well. I tried their seasonal Cardamom rose latte and it was delicious!! Also my kid loved their ducky cake pop!

I told myself I'd stop by every time I'm in the neighborhood, and Covour keeps proving to me why…read more Was nearby for a soccer tournament for the kiddos, needed coffee, so popped right in. Their cortado was dialed in. Just the perfect balance of flavor. I also tried their plain croissant, maple scone, and cinnamon rolls, and every single one was on point. This place is not just a fancy hangout spot. Everything is indeed legit here! Reliable spot. Will keep coming back!

Came back to Covour and was soooo excited and happy to see the new cup upgrade ! It is now 14oz…read more More content and better visualization of the drink in generally. This really means that they care and take feedbacks to improve customer experience. Drinks and pastries are always on point. The Early Grey Matcha is just right balanced of the earl grey top+syrup and that is not too spiced ! Love and will continue to support Covour as the positive progress are being made through out !

The staff are super friendly, and the pastries are phenomenal. You won't find better croissants…read moreanywhere else. I had a wonderful experience at the café today.

What an amazing treat to find a patisserie with a modern vibe, warm professional staff, handspun…read morecoffee and the most exquisitely decadent pastries ever. The highlight of our visit was The Black Tonic, the perfect espresso tonic refresher with just a touch of sweetness, and The Uppercrust: prosciutto, confit agrodolce tomatoes, burrata, balsamic sunflower seeds, arugula, sunflower basil pesto, toasted baguette, house pickled vegetable medley. The prices were surprisingly reasonable for the taste and experience!

I've been stuck at home with a bum leg for over a week, so I decided to treat myself to breakfast…read moredelivery from Alexander's Patisserie in downtown Mountain View, which I'd never tried before. I ordered an apple croissant, banana chocolate croissant, kouign-amann, baguette sandwich, and an iced mocha. It took a while for my breakfast to arrive. The iced mocha was warm because the ice had melted, but it was easy enough to fix with ice from my freezer. I'm pretty sure it had no coffee in it, just oat milk and hazelnut dark chocolate, which was perfect in my book. I drank it fast. It was my first time trying a kouign-amann, and I'm still not sure what all the fuss is about. After a couple of bites I moved on to the apple croissant, which had almond cream and a cinnamon apple compote in it. It was delicious, and I loved that it wasn't overly sweet. Next was the banana chocolate croissant. I was disappointed when I cut it in half and saw how little chocolate there was inside of it, but once I tasted it I realized it was just right. The bananas and almond cream were very, very sweet. It was scrumptious with powdered sugar and sliced almonds on top. Later in the day I tried the baguette sandwich, which had Brie, sliced apples, jambon, arugula, mustard, and garlic aioli on it. It was good at first, but then I had to remove the Brie because it overwhelmed the rest of the sandwich. The apple tasted great, but I pretty much love anything with apples on it. All in all it was an interesting breakfast and I'd gladly return to try more of their sandwiches and desserts.

Alexander's Patisserie sits on Castro Street where there are so many different restaurants and…read morestores to explore so you can really make use of your time here. Once you step inside it feels like you're transported to a cute little Parisian patisserie. The interior is elegant and relaxing and the staff are friendly. We ordered the Fleur de Pistache and a mango pastry which I believe is called a Mango croissant but I honestly forgot (it may also be seasonal). Beautiful presentation so 10/10 for that. As for flavor the Fleur de Pistache was good - texture was great but I do wish it had a heavier pistachio flavor. The Mango croissant was crispy and fresh. Both items weren't overly sweet which is what I look for in pastries/desserts so I appreciate that. I didn't get a coffee this time around so I can't speak on that, but I'll be back again to try the coffee and their other pastries. Overall, it was a great experience and worth the visit!

Love this place! Fresh and high quality, never disappointed. Each pastry is layered and such…read moredetailing makes it such a visual experience with some awe.

I was there with my daughter on Mother's Day. It was really…read morecrowded, most likely a very popular place. The atmosphere there is friendly with delicious sweets.. I recommend visiting this Cafe - 'Maison Alyzee'.

Okay but... a hotel coffee shop with good matcha? That's the plot twist I didn't know I needed…read more We stopped here on my way out of Santa Clara heading to San Francisco -- it's conveniently close to a bunch of other spots, and since it's tucked inside a hotel, parking was ridiculously easy. (Underrated luxury.) Now, the hotel itself? Visually... a moment. It looked like someone invested serious money into it, but the design felt a little space-meets-startup-meets-what's-happening-here. Some elements felt elevated, others felt a bit makeshift. I genuinely couldn't tell what the theme was -- futuristic? celestial? boutique-on-a-budget? I'm still processing. The front desk team was clearly well-trained and knowledgeable -- they had every answer, every stat, every rate breakdown ready. But the warmth? Missing. I was hoping for a little storytelling since I'd never heard of the hotel before, and instead got a very matter-of-fact "we've been here five years" energy. Efficient, yes. Inviting, not quite. But let's talk about why you're really here: the coffee shop. Completely different vibe. Two people working, both genuinely happy, welcoming, and quick. We ordered a latte and a matcha to go -- total was about $22, which made me blink for a second -- but then I tasted the matcha. Oh. This wasn't the overly sweet, dusty-green situation you sometimes get. It tasted clean. Real. High-quality. The kind of matcha that feels intentional. I love Firehouse in Marin, but this? This was closer to serious coffee roaster-level quality. Smooth, organic-tasting, beautifully balanced. You could tell they care about what they're serving. Branding was strong, the space was cute, and I could absolutely see myself sitting there with my laptop pretending I'm writing something important. We grabbed ours to go, but it had that easy, airy, "stay awhile" energy. Would I book the hotel? Jury's still out. They don't have an in-house spa and mentioned bringing in third-party services for certain amenities, which made it feel a little less full-service than I expected. Would I go back for the coffee shop? Without hesitation. Delicious drinks, easy parking, quick service, and a vibe that actually makes you want to come back. Sometimes the side character steals the show -- and in this case, it's 100% the matcha.

This is my second time eating here at The Flyby, and I did the smart thing - I did not bring my…read morework with me! Because, once again, I was distracted by the quality of the food, and there would be no way for me to do anything else, but to eat! Today, I was in the mood for something more than a salad (much as I wanted to preset what I had the first time coming here, I made a concerted effort to order something else...), thus I chose the Forager Flatbread. It took less time to make this time (roughly about five minutes after ordering), and when it came out, I marveled at how it looked like a work of art! Just beautiful! Each piece of herbed formage blanc flatbread had a nice, crunchy bottom (but not blackened) and a slightly tanginess, with a a good amount of "hen-of-the-wood" mushrooms, sweet roasted garlic and a bed of arugula. My, oh, my! My first bite was a multi-level extravaganza! The crunch of the bread, followed by the aroma of the herbs and arugula, then the saltiness of the cheese, the sweetness of the roasted garlic, the earthiness of the mushrooms - all came together as just a wonderful work of culinary art! This being my first time eating today, my saliva glands just fired off at first bite, causing a bit of intense pain from too much saliva shooting out. But, seriously, this was a very delicious entree, that I enjoyed from start to finish! Bravo for this second joyous experience!