50 Best Coffee Shops near Portola Valley

“Very good place for morning coffee“

“We had such a great experience stopping at Brew today. We were looking for good coffee and my fiancé noticed the excellent ratings, so we decided to make a trip up from Palo Alto.

The young lady who took our order was incredibly friendly and we started out with some excellent coffees, one of which was a Vietnamese type we had never had before.

Then the (extremely kind) owner brought out our croissant and bagel sandwiches. We both thought they were the best we had ever had....absolutely delicious! See the pics!

It was just a great stop. Kind people, great coffee, and excellent food....perfect! 😋😊“

“Sana’a Cafe – Redwood City

Loved it! The mocha latte was rich and smooth, and the Biscoff cheesecake was amazing. Cozy vibe and great service.

Thanks to Zaid and Tasneem for being so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!“

“Some places never really leave you. This café is one of those places for me.
I have many warm memories connected with this café. We used to live nearby, and when my kids were little I would often walk here with a stroller, sit down with a cup of coffee, relax, and have a small bite.
I also came here many times with a friend and our kids. Later we often stopped by with my husband while our children were attending their sports classes nearby.
What makes this place special is that they roast coffee right inside the café. There is a large roasting machine, and you can smell the fresh coffee as soon as you walk in.
The café also has shelves with books that you can read while sitting with your coffee. The walls are decorated with paintings and interesting details that make the place feel warm and cozy.“

“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.“

“Nice place and nice coffee“

“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.“

“My sister and I visited this shop for the first time! Marcos helped us narrow down what would best suit our palette.

We got the horchata and dulce de leche latte, both of which were phenomenal. The horchata had a great blend of sweetness and cinnamon, and didn’t feel watery compared to other shops.

The dulce de leche had a strong and consistent caramel flavor throughout the drink.

In addition, Marcos was incredibly kind and personable throughout our experience. Highly recommend and excited to try their other flavors next time! Thank you 💛“

“Best coffee I’ve ever had!“

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

“Best coffee !!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“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. ☕️“

“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!“

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

“location, coffee and sandwiches“

“Good food and good hot chocolate“

“First time here and definitely will not be the last! So impressed by the wonderful service from Colby and their goodies are made locally small batch! Couldn’t resist but get the raspberry pistachio croissant! Plenty of spacious seating here and lots of natural light that comes in.“

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

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

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

“Full disclosure: I am a shameless coffee snob. This shop boasts charming atmosphere, wonderful pastries, and most importantly, CONSISTENTLY delicious coffee. I have now had 3 lattes and a flat white here from 3 different batistas. The coffee has been perfectly balanced each time. Kudos to the manager for exemplary puck prep training 😊“

“right next to Draeger's and parking available“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Guys, pleeeeease🙏 consider buying different decaf beans! Those you have now are really bad. Burnt and tastes like coal even in latte with lots of whole milk, there is no way to mask it, we tried 🤣.
We usually come for decaf or half-caf cortado/cappuccino and pastries in the afternoon.
There are a lot of great tasting options for decaf nowadays.
Thanks!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“This place is absolutely incredible!!! The food is beyond delicious - especially the Korean dishes, which are so good they’ll leave you speechless. The service is wonderfully friendly, making the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. I also love that they have outdoor seating; it gives the restaurant such a pleasant and vibrant atmosphere.

If you go, you must try the Korean tteokbokki(spicy rice cake 떡볶이) korean fried chicken, and the kimchi fried rice , all highly recommended. Even the coffee is amazing here!!!! they serve it generously and it tastes fantastic.

Overall, a perfect spot for anyone looking for excellent food, outstanding service, and a great vibe!“

“샌프란에가면 마셔봐야하는 민트모히또아이스커피“

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

“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.“

“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).“

“Buenísima atención. Ideal para realizar trabajos, mientras disfrutas de una bebida.“

“Fantastic community based organization at a beautiful. Welcoming site!“

“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.“

“IAbsolutely love this cafe! I always come here for the Havana cappuccino - it’s so delicious. Today, I tried their salad for the first time, and I have to say, this place is a hidden gem for salads. The signature avocado salad is incredibly tasty! unlike anything I’ve had elsewhere, and I keep craving it. It feels healthy and fresh, too. All the cookies are great as well. I’m so happy this cafe is close to where I work!“

“Redwood Café by Chef Julien is a fantastic addition to Palo Alto. The food is fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor—simple ingredients done exceptionally well. The croissant sandwich was flaky and delicious, and you can truly taste the quality.

Chef Julien is welcoming and clearly passionate about his craft, which makes the experience even better. A great spot for breakfast or a quick, elevated bite. Highly recommend!“

“Starbucks, only better. 🤪“

“Visiting with friends. Had a great tome. I“

“Please fix your a/c! I'm a local and I've noticed that it's been 2 months. Some business is lost because people who want to sit and work (me) with their delicious coffee, can't because of the temp. I have to go to a farther Peets. Otherwise, great Peets and great customer service. 3 stars for atmosphere = no a/c. I would love to come here again.“

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

“Great place - superb coffee! Enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly staff!“

“Went to this Starbucks yesterday. Walked in to a huge crowd backed almost out the door. To my suprise, only two people behind the counter. They worked fast and hard with smiles to accommodate their customers. Customers didn't get angry as they knew this was a lot for only two employees. Impressive.“

“It was clean, the orders were promptly filled, the staff was great. Quite a difference from my last visit three months ago. Different workers, greatly improved. I’ll be back.“

“I love Starbucks coffee so good 😊 😋❤️“