Stopped in for quick coffee because the menu looks unique…read more Moderate sized shop with plenty of seats for those who are here to do some work or study. Came in specifically for the Miso caramel latte and Pandan Latte. I've had plenty of miso caramel lattes and what I love about it is a good contrast of your savory/salt you get from the miso paste and something sweet like caramel. What I'm missing is the sweet. Don't get me wrong I don't love things overly sweet but it lacks enough caramel to have a good juxtaposition because I got mostly salt and savory. If I order this in the future I would just ask for maybe a little more caramel. The star of the coffees was the Pandan latte. Pandan is green and reinforces a coconut type of flavor. It's bold enough with out feeling like it's over wheeling in syrup, so they balance it well. The plus is texture when they include a coconut toffee on top. Which apparently they make in house (per the barista). Staff was super friendly and helpful and the coffee came out ok about 8ish minutes.

I ordered the Miso Caramel Latte and it wasn't as flavorful as I expected. The miso and caramel…read moreflavors were very light. It tasted like the miso may have been added lightly on top instead of dissolved into the coffee. During my visit on a weekday late morning it was relatively busy. Most of the customers were on laptops while enjoying their coffee. Service was good as the workers were helpful and friendly.

Glad I found this place. I traveled over an hour away to attend a graduation in the area. The…read moreparking lot is small, so it's possible you'll have to find street parking during the busy hours. The spot looks clean and welcoming. We were greeted right when we stepped into the store. Staff was very friendly. The coffee was pretty good. It actually tasted like coffee. I got a Mexican mocha. My kid got a matcha. There's lots of other places that serve coffee but it just tasted like milk. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. I'm kind of sad that I live so far away from it. I'd be there every week. Bonus: they have food trucks in the parking lot. So grab some food while you're at it.

Was looking a cute coffee space to wait at before another appointment at Davis and this hit the…read morebill! As a self acclaimed coffee "snob" in-training it was a huge plus to see them roasting their own beans. I knew the coffee was gonna be good. I got the vanilla lavender earl grey cold foam latte which was a seasonal drink and it was very good. I also got a savory breakfast croissant which I gobbled down before I could take a picture. They had plenty of seating areas so great for students to study or just a place to catch up with friends. Will be back to try a hot coffee next time.

Stopped in here to grab a morning coffee and grab something to eat. It wasn't a far walk from my…read morehotel, and based on their Yelp page, I saw they had indoor seating and outlets to plug your computer in. When I arrived it was pretty quiet. The space is larger than I anticipated, which was nice. I checked out their specials and opted to order their olive latte (it was made with olive oil). I was hoping they had some type of pastry, but alas, nothing except a few prepackaged bars. Once I got my latte, I took a seat. The latte was OK. I thought I may be able to taste/at least smell the olive oil undertones, but didn't. The latte was good. Will I be back? Maybe.

pachamama is located in downtown davis on a corner lot, and i've tried them a few times. parking…read morecan be difficult, but that's kinda everywhere in downtown. on my first visit i tried their pandan matcha. they do have seasonal drinks that rotate pretty fast, so i love that there's always something new to try. their pandan matcha was sooooo good, a perfect balance of each flavor. i went back for their gingerbread brulee a few months later, and again was pleasantly surprised. their drinks are so creamy, and on the sweeter side i'd say. most recently i tried their salted dulce de leche latte, and this was by far my favorite. you could taste the caramel so well, and i did like that i could taste the salt too, it offered a nice balance. i will say, out of the three times that i've visited, the baristas and cashiers all seem a little rude? and not very friendly? i thought it might've just been a one time thing, but it's happened every time where i go back and i'm standing in front of the counter waiting to order while the baristas and cashiers chat or sneak snarky looks. i do understand they might be college students, but i would love it if they were a little more friendly.

We were walking around downtown Davis. I was thirsty and we stumbled on Molly Jasmine Tea. I love…read morethe vibe as soon as I walked in. High ceilings, wooden flooring, spacious and tables are not cramped on top of each other. Excellent space to work or meet friends. There are two kiosks for self ordering. I got the Coconut Blue Cloud Matcha. Before I even taste the drink, it is gorgeous! Probably the most beautiful drink I have ever seen. It's green matcha foam on top, then this bright blue liquid and white/milk bottom. Once you mix it, it becomes a turquois color. It also taste really good. Refreshing coconut milk/water, subtle sweetness (70% sugar) and strong matcha. When you get to the bottom, you get the bits of coconut. I don't live near Davis but I would definitely come again the next time I am in the area.

I often go to the Molly Tea in the South Bay Area. After trying to convince my friend from Davis to…read morevisit the bay, she told me there was already a Molly tea in Davis. So ofc when I was in town, I had to try it. This "Molly Tea" is not the same as the Bay Area's (no store listed in Davis on the official Molly Tea website) and is also known as "jasmine tea house" on Google Maps which confused me. Walking in there was a very unpleasant smell, almost like bleach/chlorine mixed with jasmine tea fragrance. (Not great!) We sat outside. However the drinks were not bad. Not as "presentable" as the authentic Molly Tea (no fancy straw or seal), but the osmanthus oolong milk tea was on par taste wise. Overall, it's a good "knock off molly tea" and satisfied our boba craving. It's good enough for Davis but def lacks the polish of real Molly Tea's.

Is kava an acquired taste that I'm too plebeian to understand? I gave this place a visit recently…read moreand did not find their drinks appealing at all. The Cloudbreaker immediately met my taste buds with bitterness and then left my tongue completely numb for several minutes. Perhaps those sensations would have paid off if they were followed by a calming or THC-like effect, but I didn't experience any change in mental state. The comfortable atmosphere saves this establishment from 1 star. Dim lights, leather couches, chill music, and colorful tiki wall art make for a decent study spot or date night. However, if you're hanging out at a business, you gotta support it, and to support it, you gotta buy something -- I can't see myself buying anything kava-related with any ounce of enjoyment. Surely there must be some variation of a kava drink that tastes delightful. I don't want to spend any more money finding out though.

I visited the Davis location after paying my respects to a friend following a funeral in January…read more2025. My husband and I were dressed up, and it was fairly obvious that we were not college students. After breaking the ice and mentioning that it was my first visit to the Davis location, while my spouse had been there a few times before, the employees became more relaxed and accommodating. I appreciated their friendly service and the generous portion of the Kava Cloud Breaker. The Davis location offers plenty of flavors to choose from, which made for a great experience. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

Mishka's Cafe in Davis is a solid choice for a cup of coffee and breakfast. This is especially true…read moreif you're a student and want a place to read or study while enjoying your food. There is a lot of table space in the cafe and when UC Davis is in session, I've found many of the tables to be occupied by students doing just that. Mishka's Cafe has been around since 1995 and is a beloved place in Davis. It's a traditional cafe that has a welcoming atmosphere. When you first walk into the cafe you'll see the food case just to your left. It is filled with cafe items such as croissants, muffins, and cookies. There are savory items as well as sweet. I found the quality of the food here to be quite good and unique. Sometimes cafe food just feels like it came from somewhere else, but even if these did, they have a uniqueness about them. For example, the chocolate croissant is very flakey with a good amount of chocolate in the interior. It really surprised me! I also found the ham and cheese croissant to be very rich in flavor. My only gripe about either or these items was the heating method. I'm not sure how they are heated up, but they feel as though they used one of those quick heaters to quickly get them ready rather than a good toaster to get the items nice and crisp. As good as they are they were a bit limp due to the heating method. In terms of coffee, it's perfectly adequate. They have special offerings as well as their traditional menu. I found the coffee to be mild and friendly. It's not too strong nor very unique. It's just a solid cup. Sometimes that's really all you need.

I've never had a good experience with my coffee orders from here. Each time I order an iced latte,…read moreit comes out watery, flavorless, or just sour. I really am unsure what the hype is with this place. However, I do appreciate that they sell pastries. I have always enjoyed their lemon bars. I also like that they have plenty of seating. As for coffee, I'd rather go elsewhere.

Late birthday celebration and catchup with friend here at Tea List. I've never done any sort of…read morehigh tea, so I wasn't sure what to expect except that there would be tea and treats :) When we arrived, there was cutesy Bridgerton music playing in the main patio/cafe/check-in area, and jazzy 'Nawleans' type blues instrumentals in the detached patio. The detached patio was cute but the insulated plastic covering kept hitting the back of my head whenever a large gust of wind blew by. I was probably smacked at least 3 times lol High Tea service comes with: Scones with Devonshire cream and jam 5 types of finger sandwiches 3 types of desserts Small variety of fruit (some of ours looked old and dry like the apple slices) 4 pots of tea for 2 people (I believe each person gets to choose 2 flavors each) Highlights for me: Cranberry orange scone with Devonshire cream Cucumber cream cheese sandwiches Curry chicken salad sandwiches Bella coola tea Service was great. I wished each teapot was labeled or had some sort of tag to indicate which was which. Overall, a great first high tea experience. This is a wonderful spot for little tea parties, birthday celebrations, or just general chismis hahaha

WHY WE WENT HERE: - friend's belated birthday…read more THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - we didn't know until we got here that all the seating is outside; there are 2 patios; thankfully the one we were in is enclosed; it was sunny but windy so there were plastic walls to shield people from the wind but also heaters available from the ceiling to keep you warm - loved that each seating arrangement and tea set used for every table was different and unique! - at the time we arrived there was a Yelp event going on and the Bridgerton soundtrack was playing - the patio we were seated at played jazz though; it was nice, but it threw me off THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - the actual inside looks like a donut shop, but it's where the workers get the tea and snacks to then bring out to the customers THE MENU: - breakfast - lunch - specialty drinks - tea service - tea list WHAT WE ORDERED: - high tea THE TASTE: - all the teas we ordered were great! - the snacks were good too, nice presentation and tasty CUSTOMER SERVICE: - we made a reservation (FYI you can't do it too far in advance; maybe 1-2 weeks prior) - when we checked in, we were too early, so we had to busy ourselves for a time period before returning to re-check in - the server we got was knowledgeable about the tea - what we would change differently is if there were labels on the teapots indicating what tea was what to keep track

The customer service at this location was like a warm hug after experiencing lackluster service…read moreimmediately before arriving. Such friendly and helpful service and my iced tiramisu coffee was delicious. My sister and i thoroughly enjoyed our visit! We felt beyond valued as customers. Sharlene, you're the best! Thank you!

You can rely on the mobile service we got our drinks at the scheduled time. But it just missed a…read morestar because like always their coffee is not consistent it sometimes have good and bad days. But the ambiance is definitely appropriate for people who want to lock in and get their studies on at a coffee shop.