Small cafe connects to an Asian organic grocery and temple, creating a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Menu focuses on healthy vegan and vegetarian Taiwanese dishes with clearly labeled options. Comfortable seating and a cute tea booth add to the calm, inviting vibe.
Food here is fresh and lightly spiced, focusing on vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes like the tomato noodle soup offer a flavorful, healthy experience with quick service and well-seasoned, refreshing meals.
The matcha counter offers non-dairy milk options and serves excellent matcha alongside food. The Yuzu matcha tonic stands out with its unique flavor and appealing decor.
"The vegetarian food here is so fresh and has great flavor."
"I found the matcha counter delicious with non-dairy milk options."
"The vegetarian food here is so fresh and well-balanced."
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Everything on the menu is vegan or vegetarian.
Parking at Joyheart Cafe is excellent with lots of free spaces available.
The prices at Joyheart Cafe are very fair considering the quality of the food.
Bright space filled with natural light and Latin pop music creates a cozy, family-style vibe. Sweet aromas and custom baked goods add to the welcoming atmosphere. Popular spot for casual snacks and hangouts near a university.
Food offers delicious flavors and satisfies with every bite. Quality stays consistent across all dishes.
Matcha drinks include a Matcha latte that stands out for its flavor. The menu pairs matcha with sweet treats like churro cheesecake and brownies, offering a unique twist on traditional matcha options.
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Parking is available for free for 90 minutes next to the bakery.
Prices for baked goods are generally affordable, with slices of cake around $6.50.
The bakery offers a variety of classic panaderia bread and Euro pastries.
Vibrant space with colorful murals and Mexican-inspired decor creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Seating options include both indoor and outdoor areas with plenty of room. The vibe is relaxed and ideal for enjoying authentic Mexican pastries and drinks, though it lacks reliable internet for work.
Conchas and hot chocolate stand out as key food items. The coffee and other food offerings are consistently delicious with great drinks available.
Creamy and earthy flavors define the Matcha Horchata, offering just the right sweetness. The iced matcha with oat milk stands out as a fantastic choice.
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There is convenient parking available near the cafe.
The cafe has about 20 indoor seats and ample outdoor seating.
Many menu items contain dairy, which may be a concern for lactose intolerant visitors.
Small, bright space with cozy booths and sunlit windows creates a warm, laid-back atmosphere. Crowded yet welcoming vibe fills the room with active energy. Focus on fresh, quality ingredients complements the positive, neighborhood feel.
Food stands out for its consistently delicious taste and quick, polite service. Cleanliness adds to the overall positive experience.
Matcha drinks come in refreshing iced options like Matcha Coconut and Coco Matcha. Flavors are surprisingly good and prices stay affordable.
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The parking lot can fill up quickly, so arrive early.
Expect longer wait times during peak hours, especially on weekends.
They offer vegan options that are well-executed.
Coffee shop with Vietnamese-inspired drinks and modern, cozy interior offers a quiet, chill atmosphere with upbeat jazz music. Plenty of seating includes tables with accessible outlets, making it suitable for working or studying. The vibe attracts people focused on relaxation and productivity.
Vietnamese coffee drinks stand out alongside matcha and a mix of savory and sweet food. The menu supports both casual dining and study sessions.
Strong, natural banana matcha blends a clear matcha flavor with real banana notes. The ube matcha latte shows vivid layers but the ube can overshadow the matcha. Sweet options like the white matcha drink suit those who prefer less bitterness.
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The cafe offers a 20% discount during the soft opening period.
Parking is available but the lot is small and can get crowded.
Phin Cafe is dine-in only, with no takeout options.
Small coffee shop with wide-open doors and lots of plants creates a cozy, naturey atmosphere. Popular with high school students, it operates mainly as a takeout spot with limited seating. Family-owned business offers directly sourced beans and a seamless kiosk ordering system.
Food comes with great quality and a wonderful diversity of options. Drinks and food taste fresh and serve quickly at affordable prices.
Matcha drinks here use a generous amount of matcha, avoiding weak flavors. Sweetness levels stay balanced, and the menu offers a variety of flavors like Ube, taro, and Thai alongside matcha.
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Acha Coffee and Tea primarily operates as a takeout place with limited seating.
They roast their own beans, ensuring high quality and freshness.
The cafe accepts both cash and card payments.
Cozy interior with sunlit seating and comfy decorations creates a welcoming, relaxing vibe. Music plays softly, enhancing the friendly atmosphere where seating is ample and the space stays clean. Prices remain affordable, making it a quiet spot to enjoy tasty drinks and snacks.
Food here is delicious and plentiful with a variety of tasty options. Drinks complement the meals well, making the overall dining experience solid.
Matcha drinks here stand out with unique flavors like the peanut butter matcha recommended by the owner. The matcha is consistently described as delicious and unmatched compared to others.
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Free parking is available in the back.
A free medium-sized drink is offered with purchases over $10.
The price of boba is around $6.50.
Space combines dark walls with chandelier lights to create a cozy, chic vibe that suits both relaxing and working. Atmosphere stays calm and clean with a luxe feel and a touch of festive energy. Visitors find it welcoming for daytime hangouts or casual gatherings.
Drinks and food come out well made and tasty. A knowledgeable staff member shows passion in crafting the drinks.
Banana Matcha Latte stands out with its natural flavor and no artificial taste. The menu includes matcha strawberry and classic matcha latte options, offering quick and quality choices.
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Insomnibar hosts themed activities like the 'Ball of Fate' game during Halloween.
There are plenty of parking spaces available for visitors.
The 'mini me' menu offers kid-friendly options.
Portraits and murals with traditional Vietnamese themes set a chic, cozy atmosphere filled with modern, tasteful decor. Music ranges from relaxing tunes to live DJ sessions playing K-pop, creating a warm, inviting vibe ideal for hanging out or working. Seating includes mixed benches, chairs, stools, and some outdoor options, supporting a small but comfortable space.
Warm desserts like the Hoi An Imperial offer solid comfort on cold, rainy days. Food here shows excellent aesthetics and presentation.
High-quality matcha shines in drinks and desserts like the Matcha Cloud and Crème Brûlée. The Matcha Cloud blends smooth matcha with pandan and coconut flakes, offering a sweet yet balanced flavor with a hint of saltiness.
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The place doesn't accept cash; only card payments are accepted.
Drinks cost around $7 and desserts around $10.
Parking can be a bit tough due to competition with other businesses.
Spacious coffee shop with modern, bright decor and clean, welcoming atmosphere. Music plays loudly, often 2000s dance hits, creating a lively but sometimes too loud vibe that can hinder conversation. Temperature tends to be on the cool side indoors, contrasting with the relaxed weekend energy.
Food features solid preparation and quality ingredients like over-medium eggs and thick bacon. Breakfast sandwiches come on brioche buns baked in-house with melted cheese and fried eggs.
Smooth honey matcha tea and well-made Matcha Lattes stand out here. The Strawberry Matcha Latte with Boba offers a balanced sweetness that is not overpowering.
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The prices for sandwiches start at almost $14, with waffle fries at $4.50.
Expect longer wait times due to a single self-service kiosk for ordering.
Bring a jacket as the cafe can be quite cold inside.
Small space combines cozy atmosphere with onsite coffee roasting and classical music playing softly. Seating includes a few indoor tables and limited outdoor options, often filled with people working quietly. Decor features simple, cute touches alongside a tree art display near the entrance.
Food comes out fresh and pairs well with quality espresso and tea. Coffee shop fare exceeds expectations with delicious and tasty options.
Iced and hot matcha lattes come freshly made with well-prepared matcha. The matcha latte pairs well with banana bread for a solid combo.
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Parking fee is required.
The bathroom requires a code, which you have to ask for.
The coffee shop has outlets and WiFi available.
Fun atmosphere with club-level music volume and cool decor creates a lively vibe. Unique fish-shaped waffle cones filled with various flavors pair with creamy, flavorful soft serve. No seating encourages quick, take-out style visits.
Fish-shaped waffle cones called Ah-Boong stand out on the menu. Food arrives quickly even during busy times, and the service is consistently excellent.
Soft serve and ice cream highlight the milder matcha flavor that avoids bitterness. Upside-down Taiyaki pairs well with matcha and banana milk swirl, alongside options like ube and classic flavors.
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Somisomi only offers to-go service with no seating available.
The wait time can be long, but the line moves quickly.
Toppings are included in the purchase at Somisomi.
Spacious cafe with natural light and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that suits families and kids. Outdoor patio offers a relaxing spot while club music sometimes plays loudly during breakfast. Menu features large portions with customizable options and scratch-made gravy.
Food bursts with flavors without being salty or oily. Portions come huge and the coffee is great.
Pumpkin Spice Matcha and Banana Cream Matcha Latte stand out as flavorful options. Some matcha lattes come with added sugar and milk, but others taste pale and unsatisfactory.
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Reservations are not required, and there is usually no wait time.
Parking is limited, but there is a nice parking lot across the way.
WiFi is available, but cell reception may be poor inside the restaurant.
Spacious cafe with wooden tables and chairs offers a quiet atmosphere ideal for studying or working on laptops. It fills up quickly with students and groups, creating a lively yet relaxed vibe. Plenty of charging outlets and strong wifi support long visits and meet-ups.
Food offers authentic flavor and a homely feel created by both dishes and staff. Meals consistently come across as very good.
Smooth and flavorful drinks include the Matcha Soy and Japanese matcha options. The Matcha Soy Latte tends to be very sugary, which masks the matcha flavor.
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Expect long wait times during peak hours, especially on weekends.
The parking lot gets full quickly; Robello's Towing enforces a strict 2-hour max limit.
The cafe has many charging outlets available for customers.
Small café with indoor and outdoor seating offers a chill atmosphere and good music that suits studying or casual visits. WiFi and outlets support working for a few hours, while the vibe blends American café style with local flair. Seating is limited, making it a cozy spot near campus.
Food comes from a real chef, making each bite a crafted experience. Dishes are consistently delicious and worth the wait.
Offers Lavender Matcha and Honey Matcha Latte with balanced sweetness. Some matcha drinks come with promotions when ordering food.
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The cafe is small, so seating can be limited.
Parking can be tough but is worth it.
They had a special promotion where if I ordered a sandwich, I received a free matcha latte.
Japanese supermarket atmosphere blends authentic Tokyo feel with a lively yet relaxed vibe. Space includes mini food court, Kinokuniya bookstore, and a gachapon corner offering diverse Japanese goods and activities. Fresh seafood and specialty items create a distinct shopping experience.
Food court offers a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes like ramen, donburi, and sushi. Fugetsu serves sashimi, okonomiyaki, and other savory fast foods. The market also stocks a large variety of Asian foods and condiments.
A matcha shop offers a wide variety of matcha and snacks including matcha float ice cream and mochi treats. The food court features matcha desserts that stand out alongside ramen and takoyaki options.
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Parking is often difficult to find, especially during busy hours.
Mitsuwa hosts seasonal items and pop-up events, adding excitement to each visit.
Food vendors are located at the front of the market with seating available.
Coffee shop blends craft beer on tap with stadium-style seating and big screen TVs for sports. Atmosphere stays chill and welcoming with reggae music and a community vibe. Indoor and outdoor spaces include a dog-friendly patio and outlets for working.
Food offerings are small but done well with a good variety of beers and locally sourced ingredients. Food trucks appear regularly, adding to the amazing atmosphere for enjoying meals and drinks.
Unique matcha drinks include banana matcha and strawberry matcha latte with real strawberry pulp and light sweetness. Matcha is prepared with a scale and whisk for quality and comes in fun flavors like horchata matcha.
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They host different events throughout the year on weekends.
Weekends usually feature a local food truck or food vendor to complement the drinks.
I highly recommend ordering ahead on the app during the afternoons and weekends.
Spacious coffee shop with an antique feel and edgy artwork creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with visible coffee roasting adds to the lively yet cozy vibe. Reliable WiFi and numerous outlets support working and relaxing by large bay windows.
Food comes out quickly with quality coffee and delicious options. The menu offers consistently good dishes alongside great coffee.
Iced matcha lattes stand out for their excellent quality and delicious flavor. The rose oat matcha is a fantastic choice and a popular go-to drink here.
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There was free, easy parking in the back of Crema Coffee Roasting Co.
The food and drink were prepared quickly at Crema Coffee Roasting Co.
The chicken in the Asian salad can be substituted with plant-based options.
Indoor and outdoor seating blend with 2000s emo music to create a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Crowds often fill the small space, especially with people working on laptops for hours. Reasonable prices and house-made flavored syrups add to the relaxed vibe.
Food includes waffles and banh mi with various meats and toppings. Coffee pairs well with rose or mint lattes and espresso drinks.
Matcha here stands out for its amazing flavor and is often served as a matcha latte. Some lattes come with added sugar even when requested without, and the drink can be quite light with a lot of ice.
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Expect long wait times on weekends due to popularity.
Parking is convenient and not a hassle.
Prices are reasonable for the Bay Area.
Small cafe with wood accents and real plants creates a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Space feels cozy and mellow, attracting people looking for a peaceful spot to relax or meet. Seating is ample, supporting casual visits despite occasional crowding.
Food here is authentic and affordable, with standout items like banh mi and Vietnamese breads. The volcano drink pairs well with the tasty dishes, enjoyed by all ages.
Banana matcha stands out with its rich flavor and smooth texture. Other options include sesame rose matcha, coconut matcha, and an egg matcha that offers a unique taste and lower caffeine.
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It gets busy around 10am on Sundays.
The wait time is about 30 to 45 minutes.
Phin Cafe is laptop friendly with free wifi and ample outlets.