Okay but... a hotel coffee shop with good matcha? That's the plot twist I didn't know I needed. 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. read more

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This is my second time eating here at The Flyby, and I did the smart thing - I did not bring my work 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! read more

The Fly-By - Forager Flatbread - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

I didn't realize this cafe was inside a hotel but I would say that the ambiance and the environment is phenomenal for getting good work. The lighting is not too dim for you to fall asleep but ensures a nice calm environment. We tried their matcha and mocha. Unfortunately, their matcha was really bad and just tasted like milk. The mocha was really good though and very strong, which I enjoyed! Overall, great environment with lots of comfortable chairs for good studying! read more

The Fly-By - Study Area - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

This cafe is located inside the ameswell Hotel, which has a really large lounge area and seems really very made and decorated. The day I visited the Cafe menu wasn't working, but it's mostly basic fare like latte americano expresso and drip. They use Colombe coffee. Service was easy and prompt Good place to lounge and catch up with folks. Docking a point as this is more a grab and go coffee place in a very good-looking hotel where the cafe is not their main business read more

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Ate lunch here. The place is a small - very small. It is actually lost in the large hotel it resides in. But the food turned out to be excellent. The fries were very good and the burger was outstanding. The seating was also very well done. Quite a surprise. Held a lunch meeting here and surprised how accommodating the place was. Taste 5 Quality 4 Quantity 4 Aroma 4 Presentation 5 Appetizer did not have any Service 3 Parking 4 Atmosphere 5 (very nice quite and lots of space) Selection 3 Alcohol N/A Dessert N/A Value 4 It is most probably a 4.5, but I bumped up to 5 since it was convenient and easy access. The service was on the slower side. read more

Ditto. It's a great hotel coffee shop, but not exactly an artisan coffee shop. The coffee menu has the basic espresso drinks. Think latte, mocha, and the like. They have black coffee, with a lower case b. And they have some lemonades. My chai latte was decent. The pastries are good, from Manressa bread. Again, great quality and selection for a hotel lobby (and better than Starbucks), but still not quite there yet. Still, i loved my chocolate croissant. The burgers are great! I usually balk at the hotel burger price, but this one is really good. When adding the ambiance, it's not hard to justify the $18. No tip requires since you pick it up at the counter and bus your own table. In the lobby they have decent Wi-Fi, some good table seating with power outlets, and no one bothers you. read more

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Sleek, artistic, luxurious and modern atmosphere to match The Ameswell. The hotels living art museum and aviation theme of the hotel continues through the Fly-by. They serve local products from the amazing Manresa Bakery which is truly a pleasure in its own experience. A well crafted and high-end coffee can always be found as this spot is open all day. Next to grabbing a wonderful up of coffee, they also offer light breakfast bites, high-end grab and go snacks from the pantry wall, beverages, juices and protein shakes. There is a nearby indoor fireplace where you can enjoy a quick chat over coffee or grab your breakfast, a book and stay for awhile. read more

The Fly-By - Free treats for your furry friends, this is a pet friendly hotel and they make several luxurious accommodations for them. - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Hidden gem. How can you not like this wonderful and beautiful cafe place? Warm, cozy, friendly, modern, luxurious, clean, positive vibes everywhere, etc. There's free three hours parking to the left side of the hotel entrance doors. No need to enter garage. Cafe is inside the hotel lobby or enter from patio area doors from the restaurant/bar side. Staffs are welcoming and well trained. Toss your own trash and trays/utensils into designated bin area. Good upkeep. Best of all, this cafe has great varieties of pastries, breakfast items, holiday beverages, and more. There's definitely plenty of great views with lots of tables & chairs to choose from. Christmas vibes everywhere. Must love. Excellent interior design of the entire building. Pumpkin spice latte looks/tastes great for the cup value. Chocolate bread was a bit smaller in size than most bakeries, but it tastes perfect. Croissants and muffins looked lovely. I had a very delicious avocado toast that came with breakfast potato wedges. Excellent presentation and huge food portions. Avocado toast was too beautiful to eat with many pieces of cherry tomatoes on it. Potato wedges exceeded my expectations for cafe quality. It's hotel quality good. Crispy, tender, colorful. Sweet caramelized onions were made to perfection too. Good chef. There's nothing I disliked. Guests and customers were all working professionals. Very good feeling inside. It's a great place to reserve for holiday parties and occasions too. I really enjoyed sitting inside this cafe area. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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the staff was extremely rude and condescending. they should take a lesson on hospitality.

When visiting for the first time, I really wasn't expecting much. It was a weekday morning. The place was not very crowded. The atmosphere was comfortable for my friend and I to enjoy brunch and have a nice conversation. I ordered an avocado toast, and to my surprise, it is one of the best avocado toasts around the area. read more

The Fly-By - Really good avocado toast - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

Nice little cafe located in the lobby of Ameswell hotel. They use Columbe coffee roaster's beans and my latte was perfectly smooth. They also carry snacks to-go as well as fresh pastries, pre packaged salad/sandwiches, and a couple of warm breakfast items (for a sit-down breakfast/meal Rogers Restaurant shares the same space). Parking is easy in the structure next to the hotel, with chargers as well. The seating is lobby seating, but think more upscale swanky style. read more

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Tried this for the first time for an early morning coffee and breakfast. Love the modern vibe and ambiance. It's fairly new and love the classiness and sophistication of the place. Very neat and clean with welcoming staff. Enjoyed my hazelnut latte and veggie omelet breakfast while I bury my face on my book. Enjoyed my time very much. Will return for sure! read more

The Fly-By - Veggie Omelet - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

I am always looking out for good places to host gathering with girlfriends and for Meetup groups. It's not easy to find a large space for a group of 10-15 people in coffee shops that has nice decor, a clean restroom, quiet without loud music, and are not busy on the weekend afternoon. I think cafes in the hotels might be a good choice around Silicon Valley. They offer 3 hours of free parking. They have a few areas that are semi-private for small groups. read more

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The service is exceptional super fast and considerate. The food though is a little okay. The popcorn chicken has actual popcorn which sounds innovative but the combination just didn't work. The food was definitely in the smaller portions and the prices were definitely more expensive. Super great study place though. read more

The Fly-By - Popcorn chicken - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

Chill and very modern ambiance. The service was amazing and the sofa seats were fabulous! read more

The Fly-By - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

Amazing co-working space! This cafe is located in the lobby of Amswell Hotel and provides garage parking with 3 hrs free. There are many working spaces to suite your needs. The customer service at the cafe is also great! They provide a small food menu but full coffee/drink menu. read more

Place is crappy and the guy who works the counter is reluctant to help, he is rude don't have most of the items that are posted on the menus

It's a cafe in a hotel lobby so I'm not expecting miracles. I've stayed at this hotels several times this year for work and every morning I pay for over-priced subpar coffee The large cappuccino (it's how they label it if you want 2 shots) cokes with a massive quantity of steamed milk. It's really a latte. But the part that gets me is that every barrista scalds the milk. It's not the worst cup of coffee I've had but it's also really really not worth it read more

random search for coffee along 101 taking us to the fly-by directly off moffett blvd...located inside the ameswell hotel next to the google ameswell campus...nice relaxing setting for coffee or bite...chargepoint ev charging station....inside the ameswell is quite nice and modern...latte with oatmilk $6.55 total...few minutes and ready...a sip and good...hotel also seems nice with great amenities...the fly-by seems great for rest, work, coffee and a bite to eat... read more

The Fly-By - ameswell hotel - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

We went there on a Saturday afternoon and found it really cozy. One of the few places that serve both coffee and alcohol. They put on the game and you can even sit in the patio to watch n enjoy. We had coffee and G&T, liked both! read more

Amazing new coffee shop in the heart of Mountain View. Conveniently located right off 101, it's an easy walk from the EV chargers at NASA Ames visitor center. If you don't mind slower L2 charging, there are plenty of onsite chargers available right at the coffee shop as well. This coffee shop is inside the Ameswell hotel. The overall design is reminiscent of what you would find at a Google office both inside and out. The coffee and pastries here are delicious. So far I've had their latte, cappuccino, croissant, chocolate croissant, and danish. All the coffee and pastries were top notch. The beans are from La Colombe, my favorite Philly based coffee place. The staff here are very friendly and will be sure to give your day the head start it needs. read more

Cute, modern, cozy. Coffee met expectations but nothing amazing. Went here to study on a Saturday- it was pretty empty and lots of space to sit. Parking was ample but had to pay for it in the hotel parking ramp. read more

As a HOTEL coffee shop, it's 5 Star. But as a coffee shop, it's just fine. If I was staying at the hotel I'd be ecstatic at how nice their coffee was, but as someone who saw the reviews only and drove to try it out, it is a very disappointing experience. La Colombe coffee and some pre-bought baked goods are totally satisfactory but not special or anything to write home about, and if I'd known it was just a hotel coffee shop (I should've read the reviews instead of just seeing the 4.5 stars!) I wouldn't have trekked out here to try it. read more

The American scramble is delicious and so much food. Underneath it all are fries from the Roger which are basically thick cut chips . The combo of the fresh arugula, tomatoes and capers with the egg, bacon and potatoes is unexpected but works well. It feels lighter than it is with the combo of fresh veggies. read more

The Fly-By - Steak breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Beautiful gourmet food at a price! Brunch for two for a bagel sandwich, avocado toast, side of potatoes and coffee cost about $50. Cappuccino is priced at $6 for a 12 oz cup, even higher than airport prices... Worth a visit if you're willing to dish out for the swanky hotel ambience and extra fancy touches to your brekkie read more

The Fly-By has versatile indoor/ outdoor seating and excellent, good value food. The coffee is great, there are lovely pastries and quick things to pick up, and the more extensive cooked breakfast choices are excellent. I had the vegan cooked breakfast, which was a great tofu/ quinoa scramble which included carmelized onions, avocado, wonderfully cooked sweet potato, and more. The lunch salads (I had a chopped salad with feta) could be embellished with added protein and were fine quality. All of the ingredients are locally sourced and organic. I stayed at the Ameswell Hotel, which sticks out because it is so well designed. Truly comfortable beds and quiet rooms mean a great night's sleep, even for overseas visitors. It is full of beautiful, thoughtful details, some reflecting its NASA Ames Research Center proximity, but never feels like it's simply trying to impress. Somehow the hotel manages to shoehorn itself into a convenient location while still having outdoor playing space (bocce, bags, and other lawn games) and a salt water pool. The staff of this place, from the cafe to the cleaning staff, were also a highlight. They were thoughful and helpful and kind. read more

Ambiance is great and very friendly staff! The food is just ok we had the Turkey breakfast sand and the avo breakfast sand where the flavor was ok especially Turkey had a bit to be desired. The breakfast potatoes were very good. Coffee just ok but little gritty. Had hoped for an outstanding flavor but didn't hit that. Environment and staff amazing tho! read more

Great coffee shop for doing work. Lots of seating and table options, ample outlets, great WiFi, trendy ambiance. A limited menu bc they just opened, but they have all the essential coffee and coffee shop snack items you'd expect, plus a few more substantive food options as well. read more

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Definitely good place for breakfast and awesome peaceful place Really I like it If you try one time you never forget read more

Great new cafe at the Ameswell hotel. Just off the Stevens Creek trail by the 101 underpass, it's a great place to grab a bite on your way to work. They have a range of hot breakfast/lunch options--I had an excellent vegan avocado toast, and the various egg scramble choices also looked very tempting. The service is friendly and efficient, and there is lots of quiet, comfortable table space (indoor and outdoor ), with outlets everywhere and fast wifi. And most importantly, the coffee is fantastic! All in all, a perfect place for a casual breakfast, lunch, or coffee break. read more