50 Best Coffee Shops near Emerald Hills

“I come to this place almost everyday, the staff is friendly and the coffee is good! Every Sunday, they make delicious breakfast burritos, tacos and pupusas until 11am. They are delicious! This Cafe is hands down one of my favorite local places to buy my snacks and coffee.“

“The Absolute Best Coffee in the Bay Area!My husband and I are total coffee seekers whenever we travel, and finding Kaizen & Coffee was the absolute highlight of our trip to San Mateo! It might be the smallest coffee shop we’ve ever visited, but it packs a massive punch. The modern black-and-white interior is incredibly clean and inviting, and the baristas are wonderfully friendly and helpful.We stayed for a week and literally came back 5 times—that’s how good it is! We tried three of their signatures: the Black Sesame Latte, Ube Latte, and Miso Caramel Latte. The Black Sesame was our absolute favorite, closely followed by the Miso Caramel. If you love perfectly balanced drinks, trust me: these are exceptionally delicious, never overly sweet, beautifully creamy, and topped with the thickest, perfect foam.The biggest selling point for us? Absolutely zero chemical syrups. They make all of their bases and syrups in-house, which is exactly what we look for in high-quality specialty coffee. We live in Arizona and are already wishing we could clone this place and bring it home. We cannot wait to visit the Bay Area again just to come back here. Don't skip this gem!“

“I've been wanting to go to this place for a while now. Everytime I search for a place with best coffee near my work, this always pops up. I finally had the pleasure of going here, and it wasn't too busy.
The person who took my order was super nice and helpful in narrowing down items to try. Everything here is made to order, so they do recommend using the app. Especially if you are in a hurry.
I ordered:

1. Vietnamese coffee with salted cream: Surprisingly, this was a little sweet to me. I do recommend sipping it, instead of drinking it through a straw to get the full flavor.

2. Croffle w/ nutella: This was crispy and chewy. The nutella gave it a messy yumminess

3. Egg, cheese, and bacon croissant: This was delicious and surprisingly it didn't have that greasy oily feeling. It is very hearty.

4. Perfect green smoothie: My co-worker loved this and found it very delicious. Perfect balance of all the items.

I look forward to coming back soon and will pre-order next time.“

“I love Adeni Chai here. It’s a warm, friendly and family space to relax and play games. I often go for chai and study sessions. Servers are nice. It’s a good place to catch up with friends and there are multiple other restaurants in the area.“

“Great food and super friendly staff. We tried avocado toast and mocha. Turned out that they messed up our mocha and gave us a latte. They were extremely busy on a long weekend so I didn’t bother to ask them to fix it. They would have definitely fixed my order but I was okay with a latte too!“

“was an amazing vibes lovely crew coffee was so good!“

“Amazing neighborhood cafe. It's cozy, unassuming and well situated in a cute Plaza in midtown Palo Alto. The breakfast items are all delicious and well prepared, they roast their beans in house in a corner of the cafe and you may get lucky to be there while they do it, great aroma and a nice touch.

The place is run by a wonderful couple, they welcome their usual guests by name and treat the newcomers with much warmth and happiness. It is my happy place to go to go to start my day.“

“I attended a Chemex Kenz coffee tasting and love their Hambala. Their love and passion for coffee translates in the quality of their beans. I’m glad I can also enjoy their brew at Sue’s Cafe in Downtown Saratoga.“

“Groovy Goose is such a cute place! The coffee is great and the staff is genuinely caring and welcoming. A huge plus is that there is plenty of parking on the back side, which makes visiting super easy. Just keep in mind that the number of tables and seating area inside is pretty limited. Highly recommend checking it out!“

“Jen and Heliosare are truly outstanding—always warm, friendly, and efficient. They go out of their way to make every visit feel welcoming and easy. Their positive attitude really stands out and makes a difference. Starbucks is lucky to have them!“

“Favorite place: We always enjoy attending all the events at this wonderful cafe. It's a very cozy place to listen to great concerts or lectures. Thank you.“

“Excellent Turkish coffee, they had some delicious Chai tea as well. The selection of lattes are incredible. A must experience for those who want extraordinary Coffeee and Tea experiences.“

“Nice staff. Great menu and lovely outside patio for dining“

“Love the layout and ambience. The coffee was great. With @mike and @gordon“

“She is wonderful to work with. I have used her twice now. Once for a Mickey Mouse Twoodles cake and just recently for a baby shower. We got lemon for the cake and snickerdoodle for the cupcakes and when I tell you everyone loved them both. Her cakes are delicious and she does and amazing job with decorating them you send her a picture of what you want and she will not disappoint.“

“The coffee was good and so were their mochi cakes. My only complaint is that all the seatings were taken by people with laptops working and they look like they’ve been there all day. There was no space for regular patrons to just sit and enjoy their coffee. I’d probably wouldn’t come back for the atmosphere.“

“Nice place and nice coffee“

“I really liked my seasonal coconut cloud latte (iced only). The top was overflowing with coconut foam. It was pretty tasty and not too sweet.

The cafe is beautifully decorated. Haven't tried the eats but would be back again! I just wish there was individual conchas for sale besides the gigantic one and the ice cream sandwich.“

“The bacon scallion scones are delicious!“

“Found this gem while strolling through the neighborhood. The staff here are incredibly welcoming, they even surprised me with a complimentary Canelé, which honestly stole the show! It had that signature hard, crackly shell and an airy, tender interior that was perfectly balanced in sweetness. Pair it with a latte, and you’re set. I also gave their Hojicha Latte a go; while the milk was steamed beautifully, the tea flavor felt a little light. A bit more punch from the Hojicha would make it a 10/10. Still, a wonderful spot with great energy and top-tier pastries.“

“Great tea, and great English tea and sandwiches. Best tea blends I’ve encountered outside China and amazing nibbles especially the chocolate chip cookies All my tea I brew at home comes from here highly recommended“

“I’m surprised Millbrae doesn’t have many handcrafted coffee shops aside from the big corporate chains and boba tea spots, so I’m really glad one finally opened here. Their coffee has a great aroma and a well-balanced flavor. I especially enjoyed their specialty espresso drinks — the Bumble Bee (orange juice with an espresso shot) was refreshing and unique, and the Havana Cappuccino was equally impressive. Definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood.“

“Best coffee I’ve ever had!“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“Best coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Very good place for morning coffee“

“I'm a first timer definitely will be back“

“We walked here from our hotel and we’re so glad we did! The coffee is amazing - high quality, made with care, unique - and the food is phenomenal. We ordered the frittata breakfast sandwich and added prosciutto. You HAVE to try it - adding the prosciutto is worth it I’m telling you!! It’s even better than it looks in the picture. We wish we had Equator Coffee back home!“

“I tend to forget to take pictures sometimes. But by far, my favorite bagel spot in the bay. Warm toasty bagels. Delicious sandwiches. Always great customer service. You want a nice thicccccck bagel sandwich you go to docs. The rolled hotdogs and hotlinks are delicious, too!“

“Best coffee in the Bay Area according to me.“

“location, coffee and sandwiches“

“Good food and good hot chocolate“

“The owners are awesome and I'd definitely come back again! :D“

“Eating lunch here right now with the family on a weekend. The service is very friendly and speedy. The space is also very clean and open. The place is kind of tucked away in office buildings but there was still a good amount of people here on a weekend. The kids loved the pond area outside to run around and look at the ducks. The food is also very good. Lots of light and heartier options. We got masubis, loco moco and bibimbop bowls along with some drinks. We’ll definitely be back especially since the kids love it here.“

“I previously thought the Mlle Colette in Palo Alto was perfection. As a reading cafe, a weekend morning at the Atherton location easily takes the cake. Seating is outdoors, but that's not a major limitation when we live with 3 seasons of summer. The caltrain rolls by occasionally, but instead of being grating, it's easy to romanticize in the midst of trees and birds and a clean, well-curated space. There was ample parking, too, for those who stress about such things. And of course, the cafe food is consistently buttery and delicious, if you're in that kind of mood.“

“My favorite place. I grew up in Palo Alto and Peet’s was the local high end coffee to grind and serve via French press. Philz pour over coffee is sublime, hot, comforting and the staff are always wonderful. While many folks order online, I prefer to do so in person and usually have a short wait to receive my coffee. ☕️“

“Best coffee in San Carlos... by a considerable distance.“

“I REALLY ENJOYED THE FOOD....IT WAS VERY DELICIOUS AND THE PRICES WERE EXCELLENT“

“During our last time in the Bay Area, one of our favourite coffee joint was Philz Coffee. Every single cup would be freshly grounded and brewed right in front of you. Also, there’s a signature of Philz Coffee known as Iced Mint Mojito where you’ll be amazed by the combination of mint, sweetness and creaminess that complements their freshly grounded and brewed coffee so well.

It was still just as good as we remembered!

This time, we had the

– Pork sausage and egg Breakfast Burrito ($7)
– Mint Mojito Iced Coffee ($7.1), Large Iced Creamy Sweet
– Twice Baked Almond Croissant Toasted ($5.25)
– Iced Honey Haze ($7.1), Large Iced Creamy Sweet, to-go

We also like the terms “sweet” for how you’d like the sweetness that ranged from light, medium to sweet and “creamy” for how much milk you’d like from light medium to creamy”. Together, “sweet and creamy” not only indicates the sweetness and milkiness of your coffee but also as a familiar way of ordering drinks from Philz Coffee...

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“Fiero Cafe is a great spot for a casual but satisfying meal. The pasta here is authentic and delicious — the bolognese especially stands out, rich and full of flavor. Portions are just right, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. They also serve omelets, which make a nice lighter option if you’re not in the mood for pasta. Overall, a cozy place with tasty, well-made dishes that feel genuinely Italian.“

“I love the love sign in the Golden latte! #Nice!“

“Great food an Service. Friendly staff and generous portions.“

“The bathroom is too dark and needs to have airfreshener mounted to the wall since I heard people steal here...the bathroom smells and floors should be washed more often..I've been coming here for 6 yrs as a regular and years ago they kept.the sidewalk cleaner and when there's drink stains I tell them to throw hot buckets of soapy water on stains..friendly staff .“

“Leonardo’s is OPEN for business, phone orders and pick up. Uber Eats option available this Friday March 20th. Please keep them in mind during this time, with everyone home from school and work enjoy a great deli sandwich, homemade soup or fine salads.“

“Zoom Caffe, highly recommend! 5 � coffee and great eats!“

“right next to Draeger's and parking available“

“Super nice team working Saturday , glad we got in just before closing! Nice if you were open just abit later!“

“Fritters are great for a treat“

“The food was delicious—the chicken and the salad were a real treat. But I want to highlight something that really stood out to me: the customer service provided by the young woman at the register. She is fantastic—kind and very polite. I hope her bosses reward her and don't let such a gem get away. Nowadays, we are so used to poor treatment from customer service staff that we’ve come to view it as normal, often failing to appreciate the excellent service provided by the few good ones left.“

“Great coffee. Classic Dunkin’ Donuts. The service was awesome - very efficient server. In a strip mall that is run down so not the ideal location but it doesn’t impact the product - everything you’d want out of a Dunkin in any city. I used the Dunkin app which works well there so no waiting.“