50 Best Coffee Shops near Portola Valley

“Very good place for morning coffee“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 and nothing short of that! If i could i would have LeVant’s kanafe everyday of my life!! It is unreal! Service is very very good, the delivery is always on time has perfect packing and presentation. Thank you LeVant for repeated excellent experiences.“

“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.“

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

“Ada’s is the best place for delicious food, friendly service and a real sense of community. On top of all that, it believes everyone can have meaningful employment and trains and offers wonderful work under the kind and generous care of founder Kathleen. It’s a community GEM!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“The food was really very tasty. The staff were very humble and courteous. Food was served in an excellent way.“

“Nice place and nice coffee“

“Nos gustan todos los sabores, estamos un poco adictos a las bebidas.“

“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.“

“Good breakfast and coffee“

“Best coffee I’ve ever had!“

“I first discovered Philz Coffee while visiting my husband's workplace, where there was a Philz on campus. Since then, I've visited just about every Philz location throughout the Bay Area, and it has become my favorite coffee shop.

The coffee and pastries are consistently excellent, but what really sets Philz apart is the people. Every location I've visited has had friendly, upbeat, and genuinely welcoming staff who make every visit enjoyable.

I'm temporarily living in another area now, but every time I return to the Bay Area, my first stop is always Philz. Ironically, I'm currently living somewhere that's supposed to be famous for its coffee, but honestly, nothing compares to Philz. The quality, the atmosphere, and the people keep me coming back.

I can't wait to move back to the Bay Area in a few years so I can once again stop by Philz whenever I want.“

“Best coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“They are on Too Good to Go, and I won a bag. I got a duck salad and pastries. I looked at the salad and I was not sure about tiny pieces of bright tomatoes with fatty slices of dark duck meat, feta and chunks of dried figs and I can’t remember all the ingredients but I ate it with Spanish olive oil and organic balsamic vinegar. It was good. I think the tiny triangle cuts out of the edges of tomato slices were well-thought-out because they were bright and flavorful over the earthy cheese, meat and figs. The duck was more of a charcuterie taste. I thought the fat would be wet, but it was dried or smoked or something. It had a flavor similar to a charcuterie chorizo without the spices. The pastry was a cinnamon spiral executed in the French style of layered extra-thin pastry dough. Crispiest crunch outside and chewiest on the inside.“

“Great breakfast spot with a cozy atmosphere and very friendly service. I had the chilaquiles topped with fried eggs along with a side of hash browns everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous and the flavors really hit the spot for breakfast. Definitely a place I’d come back to when craving a solid morning meal. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

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

“location, coffee and sandwiches“

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

“Good food and good hot chocolate“

“Cafe Zoë is an incredible little community space that serves delicious beverages, food and entertainment. Kathleen, Zoë and the staff are truly amazing and provide great service. They are community minded and love how they support the arts as well.“

“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 tasting gluten-free desserts I’ve ever had! I love the gf brownies!“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food in a pleasant setting with great service. Recommended.“

“Cutest candy shop ever! We love coming here.“

“right next to Draeger's and parking available“

“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.“

“Their donuts are simply the best. Don’t pass up on the chance to have at least one maple cover donut as their maple is delicious and unique!“

“Cocola Bakery is next level! Every time I go, I am greeted with warmth and delicious drinks and baked goods. Today, I accidentally left an important bag next to one of the tables. Vanessa went above and beyond and tracked me down to return the object after I left the store. I was shocked by this level of dedication that you will only see at a neighborhood local establishment. Please go to this place to experience true customer service (and the food and drinks are great too!). Its a great place for a work meeting, lunch spot, or to redose your caffeine.“

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

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

“Red Berry Coffee Bar is such a gem! The avocado toast is absolutely delicious. Their matcha is also one of my favorites.
The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, outdoor spots are especially nice during the summer, making it the perfect spot to relax, work, or meet up with friends.“

“This was my first time ever going to this particular Phill's coffee shop and I didn't know if you downloaded the app you got a free upgrade!! Which was perfect because I was getting a coffee for my aunt who is the grandmother of a four year-old and a one year-old!! She definitely needed an iced mocha to help her out and give her the extra push through the afternoon of watching/raising her own grandchildren!!

As I ordered from the barista, I wanted to initially get the tiramisu latte, but I was worried it was going to be too sweet for my aunt. Since there's so many different combos of drinks and coffee roast at Phill's that you can make up your own drink within their guidelines, I didn't know I could order a simple iced mocha! Lol. The barista that helped me was very understanding and helpful so I just ended up getting an irregular iced mocha!!

I got a free upgrade with the app and I was very impressed!! I also loved the little bakery outside to the left of this particular Phill's coffee shop! I was able to get my niece a little oatmeal cookie and check out my review on Blue Sky bakery!! Hee“

“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.“

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“The owner runs a great business and the staff is wonderful. Thank you.I double checked and you are correct. I have the wrong location. It’s the new store front under construction at the corner on the left side of the arch. I was upset and didn’t clarify I had the right business. A mistake I hope I can rectify with a new 5 star review“

“Nice, nice, NICE people and great food. I was wandering around downtown Redwood City and decided to give it a try. I ordered a sandwich (The Redwood) which was generous without being so stupidly large you can't finish it. It was great, fresh and full of flavor. This place is a gem.“

“Woodside Bakery prepared the most beautiful and delicious fruit pies for our August wedding. We are from out of town, and Jan and her team did a fantastic job organizing with us from afar. We are so grateful for their contribution to our special day! Highly recommend.“

“The drive through is amazing. San Carlos might want to re-pave the road in the airport area because I feel like everyone uses it to get to this Starbucks for their drive through! It’s my go-to place for caffeine when both kids are napping. The customer service is great and I never have to wait midday (not sure what the situation is in the early AM).“