16 Best Cafes in Mountain View

“I stopped in after grabbing a meal nearby, looking for any boba in the recent heatwave.
Let me tell you, I was in for a surprise and I didn't even know it.
Upon entering I was greeted by a comfortable and clean atmosphere and good music. To my surprise, just behind the glass on the counter was a worker actively making the fresh boba pearls!
Ordering the drinks went nicely and they had a very good selection of teas and flavors.
I opted for the simple and classic Brown Sugar Boba w/Fresh Milk, and it was one of cleanest, smoothest boba drinks I've ever had.
The owner was on site and she was very kind and generous by answering any questions and letting us sample her freshly made boba. She showed such passion for her craft and the business and it shows in the quality of the product provided.
The fresh boba she let me sample was absolutely delightful and had a flavor unlike any of the typical tapioca boba pearls you would find at your average boba shop.

Definitely suggest coming to Mr. Sun Tea and trying out their boba. A simple review can't begin to show the difference in taste and quality.

They have six locations in total and I will be visiting them regularly from now on. Officially my go-to boba spot.“

“Modern elegance combined with a cozy atmosphere, it is a great place to meet people or hashing out ideas!The cappuccino I ordered was expertly prepared, with a creamy foam and a rich, robust espresso base. What truly set it apart, however, was its temperature—served just right, it provided a satisfying warmth without being scalding.“

“What a gem! The staff is super helpful and offer great recommendations for games. Whether you’re an experienced player or new to board games, there’s something for everyone.

The food and drink selection seems solid. I had a beer and the turkey blt sandwich which was excellent. This is a great place to hang with friends and play some games.“

“Indoor seating has reopened. Always the best coffee in town, by far!“

“These guys are amazing! They catered my daughter’s graduation party and it was delicious! They were very helpful, and they did everything from set up to cleanup! Thank you!!!“

“The home made bagels here are fantastic, and the owner is very friendly and welcoming. My only complaint is that there still seems to be some COVID fears. There’s plenty of room for inside seating, but there are no seats inside. Also, the owner wore a surgical mask every time I was there. That wouldn’t stop me from going back, since the food is so good.“

“Good food, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff. This is located inside the corner of the Computer Museum on the first floor. Surrounded on 2 sides by glass, when we went there the self driving car was parked to one side. We ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and got a hand made sandwich and a small, delicious, salad that we shared before touring the museum. If the day is nice, you can also sit outside and enjoy the food and the weather. Definitely recommend this restaurant as a good place to get a snack or meal while at the museum.“

“Moderately expensive sandwich place with a Peet's coffee station in a different area of the cafe. Good varied selection to choose from. However note that they do not take cash! You pay using credit or debit card only. Also the paper receipt I got had faded ink so some places so be careful if u need it for business reimbursements. They give you an indicator which will light up when your order is ready and you have to come by to pick up your order. You can get free regular water from a fountain tap or buy the bottled water or other drinks. Sandwich I got was of moderate size and tasted fine. They have outdoor tables with overhead umbrellas to shade against the sun.“

“I highly recommend this donut basket for everyone that need a jump start. Great wonderful service friendly people always asking about your day. Makes me feel like home. Amazing coffee delicious donuts with a lot of goodness.

Ps Jordy write this. I been coming here for the last 3 years. N trust me when I tell u they have the best donuts in Mountain View. I drive all the way out here from San Jose. Just for the donuts and the bomb ass coffee.“

“This place consistently has good texture boba and well mixed teas. I am a frequent visitor and the person who takes orders generally remembers to ask if I want decaf if I forget to order it at night. I particularly enjoy the honey milk tea, the Thai tea, the taro milk tea, and the sesame milk tea. The black pearl milk tea is a good value if you want boba and don't have a particular flavor in mind as the price includes boba.

Edited to add:
- This place remains consistent and a good value for the area. It is particularly cost effective to split a large between 2 people. I feel the amount of boba they give is generous, especially in the large.
- This place has fried snacks available.
- Their seating area and restroom is open again after closure during COVID.
- They have no changing table.“

“big beers, good German beers, for a good price“

“I’m honestly in shock that this is not better known. This is maybe the best dessert in all of South Bay and I’ve been to some of the most popular spots for Japanese, Vietnamese and other Asian desserts. These Pinoy-inspired desserts are amazing! With better branding and marketing, they should be able to charge a lot more, for how unique and yummy this is.“

“Delicious!!!! Small store front on exterior ground floor of an apartment complex. Macarons are $5, the Dubai chocolate macarons are $6. I preordered a dozen the day prior and were available for pickup as requested. A big hit at my son's birthday party.“

“Best Panera for working/studying throughout the day. Plenty of seating locations (inside and out). Unlimited sip club is great. Service is great. Food comes out fast and fresh. Although not fancy, I really like panera’s selection of healthy affordable food. App is great for ordering and seeing clear nutritional/calorie menu information (even for customizations). Staff makes an effort to make sure tables are clean and cleared. Chill atmosphere. Feels almost like a local community hub with the variety of people coming in (families, groups of teens, elderly & middle aged, old friends catching up).“

“very great service, one of the best I had, will repeat“

“My kids and I love this place, the employees are so so nice and patient, the place is so clean and welcoming, there's a nice and affordable coffee shop. My kids refuse to go home every time we visit there.“