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Bay Area Coffee Houses
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1. Caffe Mediterraneum
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 549-1128
Categories:
Restaurants,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
Very cool this coffeehouse has such a history behind it, being one of the oldest, if not the oldest coffeehouse on the West Coast. I have been visiting here on and off for nearly the past ten years, and have seen the place get a lift, some good much…More »
2. Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden
awesome spot for coziness and friendliness of service. I had the mexican hot chocolate, made soy, along with a slice of banana chocolate bread. let's talk about the YUM factor here, and what a pleasantly unexpected kick from that hot chocolate! I'm…More »
3. Bay Street Coffee Company
Miss going to Bay Street at all the funky hours I used to when I was a Fremont resident. Last night was a treat in that a friend and I made a visit before checking out Half Price Books. Same strong coffee drinks and good treats I remember. And fun…More »
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2/10/2007
Great to have a 24-hour non-corporate coffee joint in Fremont where I can study and get a good… Read more »
4. Mission Coffee
I have to say after coming here pretty regularly during some of the past school terms for a study haven, this place truly takes the cake as far as consistency and quality, even with the drinks and treats being slightly on the pricey side. And the…More »
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2/10/2007
good coffee drinks, nice staff (good looking too ;-)), excellent baked goods (especially the… Read more »
5. Suju's Coffee & Tea
a good place to study with a variety of drinks, including a great thai tea, smoothies, and coffee drinks. I would have given another star if the coffee drinks were of higher quality (though they are not bad) and the wifi was more dependable.
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6. Peet's Coffee & Tea
awesome coffee/coffee drinks and snacks, especially nice because of the close location to me. I will go to Peets any day over Starbucks, hands down. my only complaints are the hours (not open long enough) and no wifi. long live Peets!
7. Maxfield's House of Caffeine
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 255-6859
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Castro, Mission
nice to have a place that has good selection of caffeine as well as some alcohol, not to mention some eats. wish the wifi was a bit more stable.
8. Fertile Grounds Cafe
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 548-1423
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
I had a soy chai last time I visited, and was just bowled over by the intense flavor. Love the food too--lebna plate with fresh veggies, great snack, as well as the tuna salad. small but cozy place, and sometimes the wifi cuts out, and other than…More »
9. Dana Street Roasting
I had a very nice banana mocha here this morning, with real whipped cream (and not that fake stuff in a can). Very yummy stuff. The pumpkin cookie (on the large side for a cookie) was packed with an appropriate cinnamon-nutmeg-allspice combo of…More »
10. Barefoot Coffee Bar
Barefoot demonstrates the hard-to-find high art of coffee drink creation. Really incredible visiting here about a week ago with a friend, finding this rather tiny coffeehouse tucked away in a strip mall close to Lawrence Expressway and Stevens Creek.…More »
11. Pacific Bay Coffee Co & Micro-Roastery
Pleasant atmosphere here, but really easy to pass up when making a right onto Newell if you're not aware the parking spaces are exactly on the corner at S. Main Street. I had a drip coffee, whatever blend they had brewing that day, along with a…More »
12. Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
can I just say yum? I visited yesterday late morning almost noon with my sister, and shared a slice of apricot pie with a double frangelico latte; she had a borgia. wonderful flavors, really cool digs. so many other things I want to try here.…More »
13. Greenhouse Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 829-9140
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: West Portal
Fortuitous for my friend and I to enjoy mochas earlier this evening at this establishment, rather than go for the other chain cofffeehouses on this street. While I ordered a hot Mexican mocha, my friend had a regular hot mocha. I also included an…More »
14. Peet's Coffee & Tea
Fast and efficient service. I have come to the location only a few times after my move here to Mountain View under a year ago, and today was one of those times. I paired my caramel latte with a caramel toffee blondie. While the blondie wasn't too…More »
15. Gaylord's Caffe Espresso
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 658-2877
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
My friend and I enjoyed seeing the conspicuously rather empty corporate coffee place across the street from Gaylord's. Cute cute little coffeehouse with much character both in the staff and the decor, including a display-cased electronic organ used…More »
16. Cafe Venetia
Can I say decadent? Really awesome coffee drinks and beautiful sweet treats. My friend picked up one of the espresso-based hot chocolate drinks. Very rich, totally dessert in a cup. (and now why didn't I ask for a try--so gorgeous!) I had an espresso…More »
17. Clocktower Coffee Roasting Company
This establishment appears to be housed in what looks to be a former Starbucks, judging by the architecture and the appointments in the place. Besides the basics of coffee drinks and cafe eats, Clocktower also carries tchochkes and nicknacks for…More »
18. Great Bear Coffee
Pricey, pricey, pricey--first thing my friend and I noticed about this establishment, particularly regarding the food. Other than that, the coffee prices seem to be within the norm as far as bay area coffee joints. So he had his usual iced mocha, and…More »
19. Union Street Coffee Roastery
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 922-9559
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
I have been coming to Union Street Roastery on and off since 1999, even before I moved to the bay! Some of those visits not only included having the wonderful coffee and coffee drinks, along with the pastries, but whole beans to take back as well.…More »
20. Berkeley Espresso
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-9576
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Internet Cafes
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
So people complain about the lack of friendly service here; I don't know what to make of it. The staff won't gab with you like they're your styllist when you're in the chair or your gurlfriends while your shopping, but that doesn't make them…More »
21. Cocola Bakery
I have tried some wonderful pastries and coffee drinks here. Today, Chris and I had a snack with a drink before seeing The Dark Knight at Cinearts. Chris had an apple turnover with a banana-flavored Italian soda; I had a pineapple twist with my coke.…More »
22. Red Rock Coffee Co
I've been sitting up here studying on the 2nd level of the coffeehouse--love that they have this level that was opened up several months ago. Also appreciate the selection of good pastries and other snacks, as well as the well-made coffee drinks. If…More »
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3/9/2007
I came in yesterday morning for a soy latte while I used the free wifi. What a heavenly cup!
23. La Creme De Cafe - CLOSED
picked up a pretty amazing soy white mocha here this morning, along with a spiced apple danish. Very tasty pastry, and not something I'm used to coming across. Truly one of these indie spots, on so many levels. Not a place to go during the hot…More »
24. Philz Coffee
I saw that the former coffee house here had changed hands, and I was concerned about this. but then I saw glowing reviews for Philz in SF, as well as this location, and decided to try it last Sunday afternoon when Red Rock closes earlier than this…More »
25. Mara's Italian Pastry
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 397-9435
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
Some really great drinks to be had here. My friend enjoyed his iced mocha with a really rich looking chocolate-dipped biscotti. I had this really incredible sounding AND tasting drink: a Nutella(tm) latte! Who would ever think this was possible? Wow,…More »
26. Coffee Society
I have heard of Coffee Society for years, but two nights ago was my first time to ever take a visit there. Nice vibe--glad that a friend and I decided to visit as we just wanted to sit and chat. We both had some coffee, whatever their medium roast of…More »
27. Spike's Coffees & Teas
So a friend and I came for a pick-me-up before heading to a concert after a rather good-sized dinner, and about a half hour before Spike's closing time. The staff were so kind in letting us take our time to figure out the drinks we wanted. My friend…More »
28. Blue Bottle Coffee
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-7535
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Hayes Valley
The location's not a shop at all, but what seems to be an adjunct to a warehouse, a little hole in the wall where you can walk up and order some great coffee drinks. Steep for just plain coffee, I would recommend ordering a more specialized coffee…More »
29. Zocalo Coffeehouse
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 569-0102
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Venues & Event Spaces,
Cafes
Beautifully appointed coffeehouse--a homey feel without being over the top or too spartan. I discovered this cozy place last fall while working on a historical project at the San Leandro Public Library. The coffee drinks I've really enjoyed are the…More »
30. Crema Coffee Roasting Co
Cute, warm place--I like the feel and decor. My date and I came here last night thinking it was an event night for one of the groups from the De Frank Center, but found out it was the wrong week. While my date had a hot apple cider, I had a hot…More »
31. Coffee Bug Cafe - CLOSED
Just a small place with a little selection, but not too little. And close to 280, so very convenient. I grabbed a chocolate croissant and a soy mocha this morning for my commute to work from my bf's--well-made drink, not too sweet, fairly well…More »
32. Three Bees Coffee House
I came here to study yesterday after having been stood up for dinner. At around 7pm, besides myself and the staff, the place was completely empty! Good spot for studying, for sure. They do have some portable a/c units that circulate cool air around…More »
33. Java On Ocean Coffee House
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-6075
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Over the past 8 or so years, I've been stopping in every so often, catching a pick-me-up or just chillin' with friends. Last Friday was no exception, and an especially nice day to pop in as it was my birthday. Along with a hot coffee drink (goodness,…More »
34. On Fourth: A Novel Cafe
glad the cafe finally started taking credit cards (like joining the 21st century-type of thing). The drinks are ok, and happy to see there's a selection of salads besides sandwiches. Some healthier options than other places surrounding the campus.…More »
35. Sacred Grounds Coffee House
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 387-3859
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Western Addition/NOPA
I discovered this place during a two-day training hosted by USF Libraries (Gleeson and Zief). A pleasantly larger selection of food than I exepcted upon walking into the coffee house, including salads, sandwiches, and some very wonderful home fries!…More »
36. Caffe La Scala
Good place to study with nice pastries and desserts, good coffee drinks, and free wifi, especially quiet early on a weekend morning. Glad there are ample outlets on the walls for plugging in my machine when I need to recharge. Plus after the…More »
37. Palo Alto Cafe
I was supposed to have been writing other things at this venue--getting academic work done, as I have done so here in the past, quite a number of times. Coming to the cafe, I had overlooked one difficulty I've had here in the past: the finicky wifi…More »
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11/9/2007
Last night I was trying to leave work rather late for my home in the East Bay, and having suffered… Read more »
38. Panama Red Coffee Co
One rather cool and spirited establishment. And George our barista was rather funny and entertaining. The downfall of my experience was ordering the house blend, and having to wait for a new brewing. And wait. And wait. And wait. Until my sis and I…More »
39. Philz Coffee
Really nice to see such a great institution as Philz gracing the San José downtown area, plus also so close to SJSU! I appreciate seeing these different approaches to coffee, giving me more tasty options when I go out and about and need some quality…More »
40. The Movie Groove and Grind Coffee Bar
Biggest impression that came to be from a visit last weekend: funky funky staff. I came in after grocery shopping nearby just for a coffee drink and pastry. So the staff at the front, on the particular Sunday morning I went, were gregarious and took…More »
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