It was a beautiful morning, few clouds obscuring the light azure of dawn break. I decided to get myself a coffee at this spot and it was of superb quality. The girl who took my order, Julianna, was really friendly and made pleasant conversation. It elevated the pleasant morning into a great one, and it is all thanks to this humble coffee shop. Thank you very much and hope to come back again! read more

This coffee shop is extraordinary and their service is even better. I was greeted by a sweet girl named Mikayla. She recommended me to get an Athena juice and it was so good. Definitely recommend this coffee shop. read more

What an amazing little shop filled with so many vibrant colors everywhere. Even the barista Juliana had colored hair, definitely will be returning soon. Stay gold Tellus! read more

I am officiating my best friend's wedding in a few months, and I walked in to see him and his fiancé settling in for their engagement photo shoot...what are the odds?? I brought over their huge bowls of coffee and matcha which were excellent props :) Black Sesame Cappuccino (Large $9.20): I had a gift card, so I splurged on a flavored cappuccino. It was perfect!! Sesame can be a strong flavor, but I still tasted the coffee (probably because of how many espresso shots it had as a large). The interior is beautifully decorated just like their Danville location, especially the wall of plants. I also love the quiet room tucked away at the back near the bathroom, more speakeasy vibes. I wish they didn't close so early at 4:00pm! read more

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The employee who took our order seemed like he was having the worst day of his life and wanted everyone else to have one too. From the moment we walked up to the counter, the attitude was cold, irritated, and downright unfriendly. Ordering felt more like an inconvenience than a customer interaction. To top it off, nobody asked whether we wanted our food for here or to go, yet everything arrived packed in to-go containers. When we opened one of the boxes, it looked like our food had lost a fight with a tumble dryer. The presentation was so rough that we genuinely laughed because we couldn't believe it was being served that way. Good coffee and food can be forgiven for an occasional mistake, but poor customer service is much harder to overlook. Hopefully this was just an off day, because a little friendliness and a lot less attitude would go a long way. read more

Meh. I've been here twice and I have to say, it's just an average overpriced spot. That does seem to be the trend nowadays with coffee shops, but still... First time, staff was friendly and my cappuccino was good. Not great, but good. The Place was crowded, but not terrible. However, most people were on their laptops "working". Second time, place is packed and almost everyone is on their laptop "working". Feels like a wework cafe. Staff? Seemingly bored and not thrilled about my order. I asked for an espresso with a significant amount of steamed milk and foam. What I got? A dribble barley filling the bottom of the cup (which was to go, and I ordered to stay). Finally, they don't take cash. Cash is king. Would I go back? Nope. I don't know Walnut Creek very well but assuredly, there's other places that are more suitable for me. read more

Haven't been to Tellus Coffee in quite a while, but I went the other day and it's still just as awesome! The staff is really awesome. The woman that worked there are very fantastic. The ambience in the shop is so cool like you just have your cool level lifted up by being there. I have a lot. It was delicious and they just make it so pretty with the little latte decoration. I got two different kouign Amman when was the hazelnut when was seasonal and they both were delicious I just love this place! read more

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February 2026 Got their peanut butter cold brew and their Mexican hot chocolate, and it was amazing. Who knew real homemade peanut butter syrup could be so good? They need to bottle and sell this. Can't wait for this place to open up more locations and share their coffee craft with the world! read more

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Stopped here for our morning coffee before heading to lunch in the area. The dining area is separated into two spaces; the main area and the little room in the back. We sat in the back and it was really cozy. There were upholstered chairs around small tables, more like a club than a coffee shop; I loved it! The front area is brighter and sleeker than the back; more like what I'm used to in a coffee shop. The pastries in the display case looked wonderful, but since we were going to lunch, none of us ordered anything other than coffee. I had a small cappuchino and I think others got cappuchinos as well, another small and two mediums. The small was $5 and the mediums were $6. The baristas were friendly and welcoming and made a great cappuchino. Highly recommend! read more

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What a fun spot to meet for coffee in Walnut Creek. Love experiencing new spots in the East Bay to connect to WiFi, have meetings, and cozy up on the laptop to get work done. Tellus Coffee has a nice space upon entry but also an even more intimate cool spot towards the back of the shop (with outlets too!) to meet/work. I ordered a Tuscan Avo Toast ($12) that came with sliced tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic fig reduction, lemon ricotta, avocado, and micro greens. Yum! The use of the lemon ricotta was chef's kiss. I also ordered a cold brew (Ethiopian light roast), and noticed a few items I would for sure come back for: the juice/smoothie menu, the Argentinian empanadas, and the White Chocolate mocha. Yum! I noticed there are puppucino cups & steamers for kiddos! Metered street parking can be found, although N Main is quite the busy street so allow a few additional minutes to find a spot. read more

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Upon arriving, the cafe had such a cold and unwelcoming feeling. Pastries were displayed poorly.. 1 of each pastry displayed with the box of pastries visibly sitting on the counter as the employees were actively cleaning 2 hours before closing. Seeing the box of pastries, likely sourced from somewhere else was kind of a turn-off for me. Walking in here took me back to what it felt like when you walk into a tattoo & piercing shop on haight street lol. After receiving what felt like annoyed glares, we took a moment to look at the menu, and noticed they had juices and decided to try that out. However, I didn't realize they don't juice your drink on the spot. Instead it comes from a giant container where they've already juiced it. For some reason that was bummer for me since I spent $7 on this but I also acknowledge the juicing is a lot of work, so I understand why this is done in advance. I scored it quite low as it just felt strangely unhappy in there for some reason.. but the juice that I ordered was good. Maybe I could try this spot again, I will just hope that last Sunday was a bad day for the employees and that other days are usually better.. read more

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Super cute cafe! I absolutely love the decor and the vibe. Staff was friendly and you can see everything they're making behind the counter. I tried the mushroom empanada, chicken empanada and my husband got the cold brew. The empanadas were hot, slightly crunchy, and tasty! It came with a side of chimmichurri but it that didnt have much flavor. It's okay though because it didn't really need it! It had a lot of flavor already. My husband said the cold brew was good, strong and not super bitter. read more

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Really loved the interior and service here, it really is such a vibe! Stopped in before work and found street parking easily out front. Was recommended the Burnt Honey latte and went with the recommendation. I've had Burnt Honey lattes before but just wasn't impressed. If you have a sweet tooth, I would recommend you to come here as their drink was on the sweet side. The honey flavor was very subtle, but so sweet. Coffee itself was okay and found my drink to be too watered down for my liking. read more

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Back to Tellus for the five-star coffee and to try more food! But before we get into it, we came back because we met the owner's Mom yesterday in Benicia. Odd? Yes! Awesome? Double yes! Mom told us that Tellus just opened a new location in Danville--which we look forward to trying since my brother lives there. It's about time Danville got a great, non-chain coffee shop! And Mom also told us that her daughter makes all the pastries for Tellus. (I wonder if they sell to Philz? As per my first review of Tellus, the pastries look the same!) So, after visit with Mom, we had to come back to the WC store today. And I FINALLY got the waffles! Hubby had a wild blueberry muffin, and we both had almond milk lavender lattes--half the normal syrup. My waffle is/was a delicious as it looks! Slightly crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside. Topped with fresh and sweet strawberries and blueberries, and what tasted like real maple syrup. W's muffin was "better than the average muffin" and he was very satisfied. He didn't give me a bite. In fact, I looked up after splitting the waffle in half, buttering my half, and pouring some syrup on my half, and that muffin was GONE! lol! He did get almost a full have of my waffle, and enjoyed it like I did. (No butter for my Hubby--what?!!) Happy to be back as always--we do like the cozy, speakeasy-style back room. And the friendly staff is always a pleasure. read more

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Out of all the independent owned-and-operated coffee shops in the Walnut Creek (and Contra Costa County) area, I would have to tip my hat to "Tellus Coffee" as they are arguably one of my personal favorites on my list. Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main Ave and adjacent to Cypress St., this very popular coffee shop has been serving delicious hot & iced beverages dating back to early-2021. And since I had other shopping to do at nearby Broadway Plaza (only a 5-minute walk from here), what better way than to get fueled up on delicious coffee and a bite to eat to start my day. I came here with my lady during the morning of Friday 7/4/2025 at around 9:25am. Since it was a holiday, all street parking did not require payment as we were able to park right across the street. Even though it was a holiday, the business was thriving with customers. The hours are accommodating but don't come too early as they open daily at 8am (9am on Sunday) while closing for the day at 4pm. Before I talk about what's on the inside, the exterior of the building showcases a traditional brick wall design complete with the business name in a very classic green oval trim. As for the interior layout, this place exemplifies what a coffee shop should look like; bright, open, airy, inviting, and quite dazzling with a ton of greenery displayed along the rear wall. The green trim continues along the walls surrounding the coffee bar area while at least a dozen green lights hang from the ceiling. Finally, they offer ample seating complete with leather chairs, loveseats, and booths to truly maximize your coffee tasting experience. Much of the coffee is grown and sourced from around the world; places such as Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia, Honduras, and Indonesia. Here, they specialize in a ton of custom-made lattes (with a nice assortment of syrups), espresso drinks (in hot or iced form), pour overs, loose-leaf teas, juices, and smoothies. And as for the food selection, they have a great variety of pastries, bagels, baked goods and croissants as well as more filling items such as empanadas, waffles, overnight oats, breakfast sandwiches, and avocado toasts. And if you decide on coming later in the day, they also offer traditional sandwiches as well as a nice assortment of beer and wine. After looking at the menu (prior to coming here), I ended up ordering an iced "Brown Sugar Date Latte" complete with their "Avocado Toast". The toast itself uses whole grain Levain bread with a mashed avocado, Harissa red chile paste, chickpeas, sprouts, and pickled onions complete with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. Total cost after tax + tip came to around $25. My drink arrives in just a couple minutes and had the perfect consistency of bitter and sweet. Meanwhile, the avocado toast was made to perfection as every place I've eaten at has their own unique twist on it. Tellus Coffee is no exception as this was above average. My lady even loved her drink/food as she ordered a hot "Cafe Vanilla Latte" and a "Kouign Amann" pastry; think of it as a croissant with strawberry glaze and cream cheese. Overall, this is a legit coffee shop that I highly encourage anyone to try out. Their menu is modern, eclectic, and progressive as many of their food items are exclusively made with ingredients that you don't normally find at your basic coffee house. With exceptional customer service, great tasting coffee & bites, an aesthetically pleasing yet cozy interior, and a perfect location in the heart of Walnut Creek, I am giving "Tellus Coffee" a perfect five star rating. read more

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I don't usually write reviews for coffee, shops or restaurants, but I actually had to write a review for this coffee shop in particular. The service was extraordinary and so was the food and drinks I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door by a wonderful barista named Mikayla. She was so insightful about their menu and the ingredients in their drink, which was extremely helpful. She recommended me to get the iced banana bread latte and it was delicious. I can't recommend this coffee shop enough and their plants were beautiful. read more

Latte and matcha were great! Super nice and clean environment! Kind Employees that definitely know what they are doing! Will definitely check it out again! Great place to chill! read more

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Came here several years ago on a first date. The smoothie was pretty good. I liked the atmosphere.

Tellus Coffee is an absolute gem. I was so exited to try this coffee shop and it did not disappoint. I got the iced cookie butter latte and it was so tasty. Mikayla recommended me to get this latte as it is one of her favorite and it did not disappoint. I definitely recommend this place ! read more

Great service, good and coffee! Ample amount of seating and parking, loved that there was a back section to eat and conversation with a little bit more privacy. Loved all the food and drink options, staff were all friendly and helpful. Great area to eat and walk around, Will definitely be back. read more

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A coffee shop that embodies fall, with its brick walls and surrounding autumn leaves. I ordered a lavender latte with fat free milk - hot of course, to match the fall vibes - and it was amazing. This spot was recommended by a local and the coffee, music, and seating did not disappoint. read more

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Very cute coffee shop with decent amount of seating. Taste was decent, but pretty overpriced. The drinks didn't blow me away - especially for an $8 latte. read more

I got the Mediterranean toast and it was really good along with an iced cold brew. Mikayla was the one that helped me at the register and she was great. Over really good place! read more

tellus is the perfect example of a modern coffee shop, in all the best ways. their light roast is rlly good. also, love the vibes and the service. 5/5 read more

I got an espresso and a coconut milk macchiato. Both were solid. The espresso had mild acidity, creamy texture, and a good crema layer. More complex flavor profile would have made it even better. 4/5 The coconut milk macchiato added good texture and a touch of sweetness. Depending on your preferences, oat or almond might have been a better match because the espresso is already quite good. 4/5. Would stop by again if in the area. read more

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Delicious drink and hearty breakfast sandwich! The chai was sweet and flavorful. The sandwich was generous with the bacon and sausage. read more

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Mikayla was extremely helpful. She recommended the pineapple limeade and it was amazing. will definitely being coming back again. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience! read more

Great coffee shop in the heart of Walnut Creek that offers some fire coffee and some delicious food. Got the cold brew coffee and chicken empanadas when we stopped here, and both were delicious. The atmosphere is cool and has a hip vibe. Service was nice and friendly. Highly recommend if your in the area. read more

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Nice coffee shop that serves food like empanadas and more. It's usually very busy and seating can be difficult to find. Coffee is good and the staff are very friendly. Fun independent business. No cash they only take card payments. read more

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Tellus coffee transports you to a tropical plant retreat when you step in. I was not expecting that! I just happened to hesitantly walk while exploring Walnut Creek. The back half of the shop has a plant wall covered in what looked like tropical greenery. An almost mysterious plant paradise. The front half is sunny and warm with a big window. Very interesting. Very much loved by me. Greeted with a smile and ordered a mocha. It was delicious. I haven't had a mocha that tasted like theirs. Very smooth and well balanced. My brother and sister in law came with me, and after seeing how much I was enjoying my drink, they decided to get their own. They, too, very much enjoyed their drinks. I'm coming back next time I'm in the area or passing through! read more

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This was soooo refreshing! The service was very quick. I just wish that the chai had a stronger flavor. It was very subtle. :( This is a great place to do work and catch up with friends! Very causal and chill with background music. The chicken empanada was flavorful and most inside. The chimichurri was sour which I really enjoyed because it contrasted the savory empanada. read more

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First time here, order a latte 12oz $6. I shall say staff is very friendly and the latte is really creamy! The place is really beautiful inside, a lot of plants, perfect to enjoy your coffee by yourself or with company! I was also offered a punch card, so I will definitely come back! read more

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The only thing I can ding this place on is that a coffee, salmon avocado toast, and pastry ran me a little under $30. that being said, I was so surprised that this breakfast pastry was one of the best I've had ever. So flaky, buttery, soft, and fruity. Avocado toast seemed small when I opened it, but it was actually the perfect size with a generous portion of salmon on top. The bread was soft but crispy (so it doesn't scratch your mouth). And my caramel latte (oat milk) was so creamy and foamy and lovely! Decor inside is super cute. If you're willing to pay a bit more for quality, this is the perfect cafe to stop by for breakfast, pastries, or your morning coffee. :) read more

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Best long black - coffee is rich and smooth. I also really like their fresh juices! The pineapple with lime is super refreshing. read more

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The S'mores Mocha had this perfectly roasted marshmallow on top and although I got it iced, hot would be the preferred method so it can melt. I believe the mocha was the dark chocolate drink they offer but I wasn't sure if the marshmallow was the only s'mores aspect of the drink. Nonetheless, it was a rich, chocolatey mocha. Pricing is on the higher end of coffee beverages. Staff is friendly and greets you with a smile. Inside is very spacious with plenty of seating and some vibey decorations. Parking is street parking that is metered, but from 8-10 am on weekdays, it is free. Overall, they offer a wide variety of drinks that piques the interest into returning again. Go check them out! read more

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I got the chili crisp toast, and it was super good along with the burn honey cinnamon latte. Mikayla recommended both of these items and they did not disappoint. read more

Really good coffee. I had a cortado and the coffee was rich and full bodied, particularly good taste. The staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is wonderful, comfortable, nice tables and chairs, plenty of room. A good place to stop and enjoy a coffee with a friend. read more

Nice coffee shop. I love their quaint back room. It's got great ambiance. It takes you away from downtown and transports you elsewhere. There is also seating our front. Don't sit among the fun plants in front, the area is full of flies. It looked like such a cool area, right near the window so you can people watch. We were shooed away by the flies, they just kept landing on us. Maybe during different times of years it's better. They have fans over there food so I think the flies are an ongoing issue. They have a great selection of pastries. We didn't try any, but they had a huge selection, all laid out behind glass. It says they have empanadas. That perked my interest. We came in here for an iced green tea. We asked if they had it and we were told they had a mango passion tea, then the one gal asked her coworker and was told all of their hot teas could be iced. They made us a hot tea and put ice in it. The ice melted instantly. We asked for an additional cup of ice and poured it over the cup of ice. It wasn't as strong as we anticipated. We've had better. It was still light and refreshing. They have a clean well stocked bathroom. Parking is street parking and that is tough to come by. This is a great place to stop by if your'e in the area. I don't think I would seek it out on its own due to the parking situation. There were several people there on their laptops by themselves. There was a family there too. And two other couples and there was plenty of room for everyone to sit. Due to it's October 20th they are ready for Halloween. They had a pumpkin full of the good chocolate candy for everyone to take a piece or two. It was a sweet touch. read more

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Cool vibes in this coffee shop downtown Walnut Creek. Decent amount of seating and a variety of drink options. I didn't end up getting any food but the breakfast menu looked great. Just got a simple coffee but would love to mix it up next time. Check out the little back room for more privacy. read more

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Their steak empanadas are so yummy! Flavor is on point. Also the ambiance is so cozy . read more

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