Philz Coffee is the rare spot that still makes every drink one cup at a time, with custom blends and a lineup that swings from the…
506 Santa Cruz Ave (Menlo Park)
“Philz Coffee is the rare spot that still makes every drink one cup at a time, with custom blends and a lineup that swings from the cult-favorite Mint Mojito to the smooth Philtered Soul. A quick hop from Redwood City, and the app makes ordering painless.”
Andytown Coffee Roasters keeps it thoughtful with locally roasted blends and single origins, plus tea, matcha, and hot cocoa, backed by…
1302 El Camino Real (Menlo Park)
“Andytown Coffee Roasters keeps it thoughtful with locally roasted blends and single origins, plus tea, matcha, and hot cocoa, backed by compostable packaging and certified California Green Business status. Expect skilled baristas, pastries, and seasonal collabs like the Pumpkin Spice Blend with Oaktown Spice Shop.”
Blue Bottle Coffee keeps things dialed without the fuss, serving carefully made coffee drinks and good pastries, plus beans and brewing…
456 University Ave (Palo Alto)
“Blue Bottle Coffee keeps things dialed without the fuss, serving carefully made coffee drinks and good pastries, plus beans and brewing gear to level up your home setup. If Palo Alto mornings run on caffeine and context switching, this is a reliably tasty pit stop between meetings or dog walks.”
Oklava Cafe brings the Turkish cafe, bakery, and dessert trifecta to life with rich coffee, soothing tea, and baklava that’s dangerously…
205 University Ave (Palo Alto)
“Oklava Cafe brings the Turkish cafe, bakery, and dessert trifecta to life with rich coffee, soothing tea, and baklava that’s dangerously snackable. It’s a quick hop from Redwood City, perfect for a midweek treat or a casual catch up that somehow turns into seconds.”
Whether you’re in a drink-something-fun mood or chasing something savory, Café Kazka does Hong Kong inspired snacks alongside surprisingly…
929 Edgewater Blvd # B (Foster City)
“Whether you’re in a drink-something-fun mood or chasing something savory, Café Kazka does Hong Kong inspired snacks alongside surprisingly good pastas and slurpable noodle soups, all from an Asian family owned spot in nearby Foster City. Perfect for a midweek pick-me-up that actually delivers flavor and fun.”
Treat yourself this week to Co Ba Dessert, Tea & Coffee, where pandan waffles pair with silky coconut sauce and the Hoi An Imperial brings…
3730 N First St Ste. 110 (San Jose)
“Treat yourself this week to Co Ba Dessert, Tea & Coffee, where pandan waffles pair with silky coconut sauce and the Hoi An Imperial brings warm grass-jelly nostalgia. Sip a zesty Kumquat Royal or floral Mekong Majestic, then share dessert flights or a heritage dessert box with the crew.”
Family-owned and just off SF State, Blue House Cafe keeps things fun with house-made syrups, hand-whisked matcha, and signature drinks like…
302 Randolph St (San Francisco)
“Family-owned and just off SF State, Blue House Cafe keeps things fun with house-made syrups, hand-whisked matcha, and signature drinks like the Ube Iced Latte and Pandan Iced Latte. Grab a Spam musubi or weekend sushi bake and call it lunch.”
Treat yourself this week to SweetU Cafe & Catering, where satisfying bibimbap, japchae, and crispy chicken katsu meet milk teas, matcha…
1201 Radio Rd Unit 150
“Treat yourself this week to SweetU Cafe & Catering, where satisfying bibimbap, japchae, and crispy chicken katsu meet milk teas, matcha lattes, and airy cakes like black sesame or salted caramel mocha. Easy, cozy, and tasty enough to fix whatever the workweek threw at you.”
From the Redwood City newsletter, September 17, 2026
Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true…
50 Fremont St (San Francisco)
“Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true known origin, exceptional aromas and a socially responsible cup that actually tastes like the mountains.”
From the San Francisco newsletter, September 17, 2026
Whiskerwood Haven is a cozy cat lounge and adoption center where you can decompress with friendly felines, support local rescues, and maybe…
3000 Geary Blvd (San Francisco)
“Whiskerwood Haven is a cozy cat lounge and adoption center where you can decompress with friendly felines, support local rescues, and maybe meet your new roommate. They host cat yoga, low-key movie nights, and a silent book club, so your calendar can be whisker-forward this week.”
From the San Francisco newsletter, August 21, 2026
For that Milpitas afternoon slump, Caffe Bene has organic, fair trade coffee and tea plus Kusmi tea, milk tea, cakes, waffles, sandwiches,…
181 E Tasman Dr #80 (San Jose)
“For that Milpitas afternoon slump, Caffe Bene has organic, fair trade coffee and tea plus Kusmi tea, milk tea, cakes, waffles, sandwiches, and plenty of desserts sourced from local dairies and bakeries. A quick pick-me-up that easily becomes a treat-yourself stop.”
A.M. Craft treats every cup like a tiny culinary project, with single-origin brews, house-made syrups and a mocha made from 100% cocoa…
481 E San Carlos St (San Jose)
“M. Craft treats every cup like a tiny culinary project, with single-origin brews, house-made syrups and a mocha made from 100% cocoa rouge, plus fresh-baked pastries. , and abroad, so your coffee this week doubles as a mini tasting tour.”
Need a serotonin boost that also does good? Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe lets you unwind in kitten playrooms with adorable, adoptable kittens, all…
14420 Union Ave (San Jose)
“Need a serotonin boost that also does good? Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe lets you unwind in kitten playrooms with adorable, adoptable kittens, all supporting Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue’s mission to get every tiny meow into a forever home, so reserve a spot this week for maximum purr therapy.”
When your week needs a tiny reset, The Birdcage San Francisco delivers an espresso bar tucked inside an art gallery, rotating shows and pop…
816 Sutter St (San Francisco)
“When your week needs a tiny reset, The Birdcage San Francisco delivers an espresso bar tucked inside an art gallery, rotating shows and pop ups, plus gift-y shelves stacked with Grand Coffee, tinned fish and dangerously good candles. Swing by, caffeinate, peruse, maybe print that zine idea too.”
XOX Truffles crafts truly handmade, French-style chocolates in 26 flavors, from Cognac and Champagne to Earl Grey and vegan dark chocolate.…
754 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)
“XOX Truffles crafts truly handmade, French-style chocolates in 26 flavors, from Cognac and Champagne to Earl Grey and vegan dark chocolate. Pair a truffle or two with a latte this week, linger, and let master chocolatier Jean-Marc Gorce reset your mood.”
If your afternoon needs a reset, The Orange Tabby pours seriously good tea drinks, from silky house matcha and roasted hojicha lattes to a…
1344 Ridder Park Dr (San Jose)
“If your afternoon needs a reset, The Orange Tabby pours seriously good tea drinks, from silky house matcha and roasted hojicha lattes to a pink coconut matcha that tastes like summer behaving itself. Treat yourself between Zooms, then text a friend to meet you for refills.”
