Found this spot on Yelp, and the photos of coffee and food drew me in. It's cute little spot tucked…read moreinto a small shopping strip with other small local businesses. Parking is street-only, but I was lucky enough to find a spot right in front. FOOD I was expecting a larger food menu, but they only offer 1-2 rotating items for the day/week. I saw their lox bagel from photos and I was bummed they didn't have it that day so I ended up ordering the bagel sandwich (cream cheese, tomato, and cucumber) and a breakfast burrito. Both were decent, though the bagel could've definitely used more cream cheese. 3.8/5 DRINKS Ube White Mocha - 3.8/5: The flavor was there, but it could've used more coffee. Vanilla Latte - 3.8/5: Solid and enjoyable. My overall rating leans closer to a 3.8 mainly because the service was slow and my drink order was initially messed up. The barista did correct it and even let me keep the extra drink, which I appreciated. However, I was also accidentally charged twice and had to get that adjusted. Overall, it's still a nice place to stop by for coffee, and I'd be open to giving it another try.

Met a colleague here for coffee. Close parking, nice atmosphere and great place to connect. It's in…read morewalking distance of a few other shops and the team members were kind and welcoming.

Wow! Wow! From the moment we walked in...we felt so welcomed. The cashier greeted us with a big…read moresmile and helped us pick out our drinks which were delicious and so pretty. Yes, the drinks were pretty. My friend and I sat close to the counter and each one was hand crafted with care. The decor was so relaxing as if nature had been brought inside. Loved the ambiance! The biggest highlight was when one of the owners came out to greet us and thank us for our business. I felt so at home. She took the time to share how her business was named and some challenges that happened along the way. I watched as regulars came in to order including a police officer who they knew by name. Love the community that I witnessed in this small boba shop with such a big heart.

Friendly service. I…read moretried the lemonade - love the lychee lemonade option. Also had the passion fruit honey- with boba. Nice chewy boba and good sour passion fruit flavor. Unfortunately the croasaint dough has egg in it and I could not try it. Great seating and place to hang out

Empresso Coffe is a great place to meet people, hang around for a solo date, or spend time with…read moregreat coffee , great food options and pastries. Food: The food is awesome, they have paninis and breakfast sandwiches options. Coffee/Drinks: I have tried almost all of their coffee menu options and none of them have disappointed. Our favorite go-to drink is the Hot chocolate. They serve it in a ceramic mug when you ask for it, and it has a delicious, eye appealing appearance. Ambiance: since it is close to SJDC campus and UOP there often many students doing they school work, and group projects. Quite fun to spend time with people going after their careers and dreams. It can get loud at times, so if you don't mind the noise this is a great place to come and enjoy this place. Baristas/ staff: they are always nice and they go the extra mile to memorize your face and possibly your name. Weekends/ Late afternoons: there is a patio at the front of the coffee shop which has plenty of spa ce to have a seat and enjoy artist who are practicing and sharing their music and art talents. They arrive beer and the smell of smoke can get a little ov

Best coffee shop, hands down. The quality is always on point, whether it's the coffee itself or the…read moreway it's made. You can tell they take pride in what they do. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is dialed in, and it's one of those places you end up coming back to again and again without even thinking about it. If you're serious about good coffee and a great overall vibe, this is the spot.

I LOVE House of Mokha. I haven't had a bad drink here and they offer many different flavors. Staff…read moreis super friendly and I will sometime ask them for a recommendation and they haven't steered me wrong yet! Everything they have suggested has been good :) I have been on a banana kick right now so their banana cloud matcha has been my go to lately. Their strawberry matcha is also very good. The matcha is not too strong and overpowering and their banana and strawberry flavors are sweet but not too sweet. Their coffees are STRONG and just the pick me up that I need to get through a long day at work. They also offer pastries. They have something called a milk cake which I haven't had before trying the one here. The Oreo cookies and cream milk cake is THE BEST and I highly recommend trying it if they have it available!!! The chocolate beignets are nice and fluffy. They also have a vendor who makes puddings so pick one of those up as well too to support a local small business! The inside of their shop is shared with Habibis intl market (they have great gyro plates!!!!) and there is plenty of seating inside if you and some friends want a cozy place to sit and hang out. There's plenty of parking space out front and out back.

I finally made it to this place and drinks did not disappoint. I got Guava Ice Matcha latte. It…read moreactually tastes amazing, the only complaint about the drink was a bit too sweet for me next time I need let them know less sweet. I also got slice Biscoff milk cake delicious not too sweet just perfect. Pricing must say reasonable compare other coffee shops I been too. Service- when I seen the line I did hesitated staying, but then I talked myself stay and I am glad I did. To be honest for the line they had they were pretty quick getting orders out. Coffee shop has small area to seat around. I say this is more like a pick up and go type of place. I did not vibe being inside store where sell meats and has limited grocery items plus not much seating area. Parking- back parking lot pretty small you better off on the side of the building. You then would walk from front store because coffee shop in the back. Overall, rating 4 start due to meat area next to coffee place.

Great Staff & Delicious treats. Always grab me a coffee…read morewhen I need to lock in with Media Edits. Also shout out to putting it in my tumble.

I go there to order me a coffee and a snack, but I bring my dog so I get her a pup cup. All the…read morepeople they are friendly, but one stands head and shoulders above. Her name is Jeanee. My dog just loves seeing her It's to the point where when my dog recognizes when she's headed to get her pup cup, she starts to get escited. When she sees Jeanee they have a conversation. One time Kenzie recognized her voice on the speaker and proceeded to order. She actually looks forward to seeing Jeanee. Keep up the good service!!!

Super cute new spot!…read more Chill vibe, nice people. Great music. I love all the plants! Tons of beverage choices - we ordered the Mexican mocha, muddy matcha, a Nutella brownie (yes please!) and a veggie frittata. Mexican mocha STUPID DELICIOUS. Brownie too. Nice group of folks here just chatting and working. About 8 mins from St. Joseph's Hospital, which is convenient. I grew up in Stockton. And I hope this is owned by some local kids just tryna make it! 10/10

I'm glad I finally got a chance to check out the new location on the mile…read more Positives: * Plenty of seating options including couches and tables * The upstairs hangout area is a nice touch * Big open windows to look outside * Good variety of sandwiches, drinks, and pastries throughout the day Areas for Improvement: * Prices are rough. Everything feels pretty expensive. 2 drinks for $20. Woah!! Starbucks and Dutch are cheaper.... * Service could definitely be friendlier. If you ask staff a question, they are short or not knowledgeable of menu items. Smile a bit! Say hello.... * Ventilation seems lacking, which could be uncomfortable during really hot or cold days * Drink quality is not what it used to be. Needs improvement....

Finally decided to try their Classic Black Milk Tea today. First sip of this hit me with that…read morefridge taste :( I can kind of taste the black tea after the fridge taste or something but not sure I could taste any molasses or cocoa notes. And here I thought you could never go wrong with a classic black milk tea. I usually get their Gyokuro Honey Green Tea--perfectly yummy, definitely my go-to. Also had the Brown Sugar Milk Tea: I'm all for a sweet drink but even this one was too sweet for me. The brown sugar syrupy sweetness makes this drink a little thicker than the regular milk teas.

I stopped by Rose Tea Lounge and tried their pop-up friend shop inside the store (Rang). I asked…read morefor the Pandan Matcha without coconut flakes, but they accidentally placed in coconut flakes. It was no big deal. The Pandan added a sweet fragrant note that went well with the matcha, and it made it flavorful and easy to drink. There was also a solid caffeine kick, which gave me the energy I needed for the rest of the day. Service was on the slower side on a weekend, but I would love to still come back to try their other unique drinks.

When I arrived it was packed felt very crowded tables too closed to each other just felt…read moreoverwhelming to me. I am sure when it's not too busy the vibe pretty chill. Service great young lady super helpful and definitely knew her drinks. I do like a place that actually offers real food and not just pastries. Drink- I order Butter Cookie Matcha it was too sweet for me & butter cookie overly took flavor away from the matcha. For someone that likes sweet this maybe your drink. Location is great plenty of parking. Definitely I would go back

First time trying their Biscoff Latte, and I'm a fan! I do prefer my coffee a bit stronger, though,…read moreso I'll be trying their Vietnamese coffee next time. My niece also loves their Turkey Pesto Sandwich. They also offer a variety of food options, including sandwiches, as well as drinks like matcha and smoothies. Overall, it's a decent coffee shop in the area with reasonable prices.