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    The Well

    4.7 (191 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Latecia P.

    A friend took me to a cute little place I've never been before. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a mellow spot, perfect for getting fresh air, doing work, and enjoying good food and coffee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered avocado toast, which tasted even better than it looks in this picture I promise , it was so flavorful! My friend loved her sandwich, too. I had a white mocha coffee, and as we were leaving, she wanted some chocolate chip cookies. I was too full, but she insisted I try one. The worker, Joy, said they were amazing, and there was none like them. I ended up getting one, and I got home and finally decided to try it. I was told to warm it up before eating so I only sampled a corner, and let's just say It was so good that it never made it to the microwave! Customer service was also A1.

    Ceramics class.
    Alexis S.

    I love The Well! This local spot is such a great part of the community. They host a variety of events and classes and offer spaces you can rent. My future mother-in-law meets her knitting group here and I recently attended a pottery class--it was a lot of fun! I'm excited to see how my cup turns out. They also make delicious food and coffee. Whenever we visit, we have to get their fries--they're amazing. I'll either choose a dish that comes with fries or just order a basket of them.

    Linh N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a cute spot! It's such a vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the outside it's like a house but inside it's quite spacious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed that latte and mocha along with a unique twist to their chicken pesto sandwich. Service was great and also quick!

    Fancy fig (sans crumbled cheese and pesto)
    Yiuing P.

    Friendly and patient phone call- explained all the ingredients to avoid allergens. Fancy fig pizza - 5/5 Pesto, cheese, dried figs, feta? Cheese, arugula, crumbled bacon. Nice, sweet and savory balance. Crust is not fresh but premade, but soft and good for a coffee shop. $15 Stocktonian burger- bacon 3 thin strips, burger, cheese, jalapeños (not grilled as menu says but pickled- although grilled would have made this burger outstanding), pickles. Comes with seasoned fries not house made, but tasty. 5/5 $15 Chicken ranch- grilled chicken, tomatoes, fresh red onion, cucumbers with ranch 4/5.

    Oh my, I guess you could say my latte was WELL done!
    Om P.

    What can I say? Rustic, charming, and inviting! Located within the downtown Stockton area, The Well was a comforting stop for a coffee on my road trip up to the Pacific Northwest from Southern California! I particularly LOVED how the interior was designed to look old school and retained that older Spanish style charm! They have plenty of seating, a rentable venue, and a co-working space you can rent out for the day which was neat. The baristas were solid folks and I greatly appreciated how they kindly brought out the drinks to our table. You've gotta have even the slightest bit of admiration for awesome service after a tiring day. My latte was made just perfectly. Great quality coffee with some sweet latte art to add on! The Well is one cool spot if you ever find yourself craving a nice and warm cup of coffee while in Stockton. I'll definitely be back!

    Victoria M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Well is Soooooo cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has been so cold lately, I walked in and it was nice and toasty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was way bigger than I expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was greeted when I walked in, which was nice it's usually pretty busy in coffee shops but the welcome was not lost here. So many options on the menu, I order a hot a latte and it was delicious, I also got a blueberry shortbread bar, not overly sweet and solid just how I like it. I will be back to try something else

    Spini-Apple-salad
    Alex L.

    As always I hesitate to give 5 stars up front, but I will easily give 5 stars here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment, the customer service, the quickness of getting my food and drinks, I loved it here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm born and raised in Stockton, and finding this hidden gem was surprising, but glad I found it. I had a strawberry lemonade, my wife had a lavender lemonade...for lunch o had the grilled cheese with bacon, perfectly cooked and tasted great...my wife had the Spini-Apple-Salad. The presentation, the quickness of the food, everything was on point. Highly recommend and I know I'll be back

    Chicken pesto sandwich, breakfast burrito, white mocha
    Squampkin07 ..

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute and aesthetic coffee place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are good. Food and drinks are food. Staff is friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of space and tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is good too. Will definitely come back to this place.

    Tea me you
    Magda G.

    I didn't know this spot existed until I was invited for a meet up. It's located off of Center Street and you may miss it if you don't pay attention. It's a big white building with a gated entrance for parking. You enter through the back from the parking lot. They offer scones, pastries, cookies, breakfast and lunch items. I ordered a large caramel macchiato with almond milk. It was a bit soft, meaning I couldn't taste the espresso. It wasn't anything special. The cookie was ok. Prefer it warm. It's pretty big inside. It reminds me of like an old mission that was converted to a sitting space with a coffee shop. There's a lot of seating areas with tabkes and a lounge area with a sofa for meeting up, doing work or just hanging out. I also noticed there's a room you can rent for a meeting space too. This is a good place to come if you want to meet up centrally in Stockton.

    Breakfast Burrito in a bowl
    Sarah G.

    Stopped here on the way back home in need of some caffeine and a bite to eat, and this place delivered! I ordered a honey latte -- not overly sweet, just the right balance of bold coffee and creamy smoothness. For food, I got the burrito, but they were kind enough to accommodate my dietary needs and served it in a bowl instead. It was hearty, flavorful, and just what I needed. Great coffee and a satisfying meal -- perfect stop for a quick drive through the area. Very thankful for the friendly service and flexibility!

    Iced white mocha (left) and iced caramel macchiato (right)
    Stephanie R.

    The coffee was decent, a little on the sweeter side. I ordered a white mocha and, to me, it didn't really taste like white mocha? It was almost fruity...still good, just not what I was expecting. My bf described the caramel macchiato as very sweet too. The brownie was sooo good. We also ordered the SB melt (not pictured), which was quite good as well. The only change I would make next time is getting it without the lemon pepper, it overpowered the melt imo. This seems like a spot for local college students, Stockton was a pit stop for us for some breakfast. The food looked pretty good! Coffee was fine. The staff were friendly and the restaurant itself was huge with lots of seating space. Cute decor. I could see what people were saying about the ambiance, very chill.

    Protein bowl
    Cee S.

    First off, Walter is the GOAT! He met me with an attentive and warm greeting. I am new to the area and I have been here 3x but I am still getting used to the menu. However, today I wanted to create something of my own and decided to ask if I can "do this or do that" not only was he knowledgeable he was encouraging of my order! I enjoyed the flexibility also the staff is friendly and the establishment is always clean. Definitely a great place to go! Walter said the weekend brunch is awesome-make sure y'all go and check this place out! My food was wonderful and so was my iced tea-no caffeine and no sugar! I will definitely come back weekly! Order- Protein bowl & Lemon ginger tea Check receipt photo for exact order

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    service was very good, I love the pizza and I'm not a big fan of Pizza. People are very friendly there, I really enjoyed myself

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    Delicious coffee and breakfast. They stop serving lunch around 2:00. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On weekends they close very early.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    It's the best!! Hands down! Great customer service and the food is amazing ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is very relaxing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    My friend and I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries. The food was decent and service was friendly.

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    The best fries in town. Desserts are amazing! Great staff, great spicy Chai tea. Love this place

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    4.1
    (642 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Today was our 3rd time dining here. We brought our 21 year old daughter who loves steaks. She…read moredefinitely enjoyed her Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. Our host Danny was hilarious and gave a superb service. This place is really a hidden gem of Stockton. PS: Their clam chowder is the best!

    Father's Day dinner with my family and friends at StoneBrier. We ordered off their special menu and…read morecovered a lot of ground between five people. Some plates were worth it, others weren't, and at the prices they're charging the gaps were hard to ignore. The appetizers were the highlight of the meal. The deviled eggs were a hit at the table and went fast. The jalapeño on each one was a nice touch, though the heat varied depending on which egg you grabbed since it was just a thin slice. The salmon cakes were solid, nothing to complain about. My mom's ceviche tostada was loaded, the avocado was generous and fresh, but the ceviche itself lacked the acidity you expect from the dish and had very little shrimp in it. She said it felt more like a lunch item than a dinner offering, though two of them were filling. My mom's friend had the steak frites, which was the standout plate of the night: a lean cut with a rich mushroom béchamel, well cooked, and the frites were fried rather than what you might expect, but the flavor delivered. My dad's spinach salad was underwhelming, overdressed with a balsamic that was too sharp and overpowered everything else. My ribeye was the disappointment. At $65 I expected better. It was thin, closer to pounded than what you'd expect from the cut, came out medium instead of medium rare, and didn't feel substantial for the price. The baked potato was a basic side, sour cream and onion, nothing more. The broccolini arrived at room temperature, borderline cold, which was unexpected. The au jus on the side didn't add much for me. Service was attentive but veered into overdone territory, the kind of performative politeness that signals they want a good tip more than they're genuinely being warm. It was noticeable. Also worth knowing: if you're seated near the windows, the afternoon sun can be blinding depending on when you go. The atmosphere is genuinely nice and this place works better as a brunch spot than a special occasion dinner destination. I've had better meals here before, which is why I know they can do better. One practical note: if you're parking in the disabled spots near the leasing center next door, the sidewalk doesn't connect to the restaurant entrance. You'll need to go through the parking lot to get there.

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    (494 reviews)
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    it was really good. I like food People cool chairs comfy and…read moreone more thing. Beer it was really good. I like food People cool chairs comfy and one more thing. Beer

    Super yummy! I…read moredecided to try Cast Iron after having it recommended to me by a coworker. It was great! I ordered the Chicken Thang with a side of garlic fries. The sandwich was thick with the juiciest chicken. I loved the garlic fries. They were super garlicky with a crispy cheese on top. The fries are thin and crinkle cut. They were the perfect mix of crispy yet juicy. One thing to note, if you order for pickup, make sure to arrive promptly because the food can get pretty soggy otherwise. The side sauce was pretty good too. I wish there was an online substitution option though because I'd prefer something like ranch instead. This spot's prices are a touch higher compared to restaurants in the area but the quality and portions really justify it. The employees are incredibly kind. When I stopped by to pickup my order, there was an employee cleaning the outside patio who immediately stopped what she was doing to open the door for me, went inside and washed her hands before even handing me the bag. The small details like this really make the experience so much better. It is especially reassuring to see how sanitary they are here too. Despite looking a bit small from the outside, it it quite spacious and modern inside. It has that modern hipster restaurant feel. On a warm day, it would be nice to sit under their covered patio. I will be returning to try more of their menu!

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    4.3
    (707 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Whenever I'm in town visiting my friend, this is the place where we love to grab brunch. The staff…read moreis always super friendly and the food comes out fresh / hot and in large portions. They have plenty of seating for small to large parties and even have seats up at the bar. It's got a small town cafe feel to it and I love it. I usually get the BLT sandwich with a side of fruit an an iced tea. Their BLT has to be my favorite because they load it up with bacon! I can't stand when you get a BLT and it lacks bacon, that surely is not the case here. My best friend loves to get their over medium eggs; the yolks are flawless, hash brown with cheese and toast. My other friend is a huge fan of their banana nut bread, it's a delectable breakfast item that feels more like a dessert and is dangerously addictive. I can't say enough positive things about this establishment, I will for sure be back again and again when in the area. There are plenty of other options. Please give them a visit and let them know what you think!

    Party of 5. We came in hungry and left disappointed. My…read morewife had steak and eggs, she ordered her steak medium and her food was Luke warm at best. They did redo her order and it was right that time. I ordered an omelette Greek style. It was good. The potato's were excellent. The others in our party liked theirs. The service. Our server was almost missing in action. One of the other servers actually helped us more than our server. The restaurant was very busy when we got there so I understand the server being busy as well. However it takes 2 minutes to check on your table.

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