Coffee & Water Lab
603 Saratoga Ave #40, San Jose
(408) 490-4988
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Really good coffee and in-house flavours!
Solid cappuccino
I took the Madagascar latte with light toast. Omg the coffee is milky, smooth and amazing.
Superb pour overs! Great espressos too!
Tried Honey Sea Salt Latte, Honey Black Sesame Latte, Yuzu Lemonade Fizz. Yuzu Lemonade Fizz was refreshing; however, the coffee smells of the two Latte were not fragrant at all, and the tastes were masked by the sweetness, even though asked for Less Swee, Lowfat Milk and Brazil-Dark roasted option.
I’ve been here a handful of times and always order the Maple Cream Cold Brew (extra sweet). However, yesterday the person at the register did not input my order correctly and I got a completely different coffee which was way too strong and tasted nothing like my usual extra sweet Maple Cream Cold Brew. When looking at the printed label on the coffee I noticed the person at the register input a Cream Topped Cold Brew with Maple Cream and Nitro Cold Brew as additions. I don’t like confrontation and wasn’t sure if the barista would remake my coffee, so I stepped outside and I ordered a Maple Cream Cold Brew online. I waited about 10 minutes to pick up my drink and this is when I confirmed the person at the register did not enter my order correctly. The person at the register just may need more training at the register, but this was a disappointment because I brought someone here for the first time raving about the coffee and my drink was input completely wrong. Such a bummer!
A nice place to work from home!
Ordered two lattes and some food, it was very busy inside with people working so found a table outside. The lattes and food was amazing, very good quality and tasty!
The only unfortunate thing was that the girl that helped us at the front was extremely rude. When asking her questions, she seemed rude and uninterested. So unfortunate for the price you pay for their products, you’d expect better costumer service..
If you want to be alone with your coffee, probably not the place for you.
However, if you want AMAZING coffee with a very personalized menu, I HIGHLY recommend Coffee & Water Lab. Absolutely phenomenal taste, didn’t stay to hang out as it was crowded but even with a line we were gotten to quickly and kindly.
Coffee to go for the introverted but it wasn’t so overwhelming that it couldn’t be withstood. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte
Nice local coffee spot! It was very busy when we went during the holidays but they were quick with taking our order and getting it to us. I think we only waited maybe 10 minutes at the most. We both had one of their holiday specials and got to choose what kind of espresso to go with our choice. It made it that much better. The coffee was delicious and not sickly sweet like Starbucks. The staff was amazing and friendly. They seemed enthusiastic about their job.
We definitely want to come back during our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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There is zero difference between a dark chocolate mocha and a honey sea salt latte. Both days I ordered, I got a plain latte with no flavor at all. The drinks are pricey for no ROI.
The tomato ricotta toast was delicious. If I ever visit this place again, it will only be for the tomato ricotta toast. The blueberry mascarpone toast was average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tomato Ricotta Toast
Coffee and Water Lab is a cute and interesting place with great atmosphere. The service is great—friendly, attentive, and efficient. The environment is cozy and inviting, making it a nice spot to work or catch up with a friend or like me, a date with my wife.
But the most important and reason we visited, the drinks, were just okay. They weren’t bad, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to go out of my way for them. If you’re in the area, it’s a a good option, but not necessarily a destination café.
Would I stop by again if I were nearby? Sure. But would I make a special trip? Probably not.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Waited 45 minutes for a coffee, still didn’t receive it! I changed it to a different coffee. Save your time and go somewhere else!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Coffee and Water Lab has a pretty cool vibe, definitely a solid spot if you’re looking to study or work. That said, it gets extremely busy, so be prepared to wait for a table. It seems like a lot of people settle in for hours, which can make finding a seat a challenge.
I ordered a latte, which tasted good but wasn’t particularly remarkable. At $7.10, it was also on the pricier side. The menu listed unique flavors like Madagascar toasted caramel, dark chocolate, and lavender, which was nice to see, but when I asked the barista if they had other flavors, the response was dismissive, he just pointed out the menu instead of clarifying. It felt a little rude, especially when I was genuinely trying to understand if there were more options beyond what was listed.
Overall, while the ambiance makes this a great spot to work or study (if you can find a table), the service and price point didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Super nice staff, excellent coffee, excellent pastry. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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