This was my first visit to Spectra Coffee and likely my last. The menu is very unclear and hard to navigate, especially if you’re not a regular customer. It’s difficult to understand what’s available, and the options are not presented in a straightforward way. The ordering process is also inconvenient and confusing — and to make matters worse, they got our order wrong and even forgot one of the items.
My daughter ordered a waffle, but they didn’t have maple syrup, and when she asked for whipped cream, they said they don’t carry whipped cream. Honestly, what kind of coffee shop doesn’t have whipped cream? On top of all that, both the food and drinks tasted really bad.
Overall, the experience was frustrating and disappointing. They really need to improve their menu presentation, ordering system, food quality, and basic offerings if they want to create a welcoming experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Nutella Toast, Spectra Waffle
Sam Dillard
I want to love this place but the drinks are just a little too slow for me. Hopefully this will improve soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
James anderson
Spectra Coffee has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The coffee is consistently good, smooth, and flavorful without being overdone. The space feels welcoming, and the staff are always kind and efficient. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a solid cup every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Chen
My favorite coffee shop in South San Jose, Iced Honey Lavender latte is my absolute favorite and almost every weekday drink. The coffee has a thick and rich aftertaste.
Ignacio Chardos
Can get very busy - lots of different speciality drinks
Anusha Sekar
Ordered matcha latte and Pandan waffle. Flavors were good and not too sweet. Expect a wait over weekends.
sophia guidicotti
the matcha here is amazing & the banh mis 🙏🏽
Kelly
Pretty good spot around the area if you have to shop at Costco or TJ. Weekends are always crowded. Parking is not a pain which is nice.
Shivam Mokha
Salted caramel latte is a must try!
Sohyoung L. Kim
Their drinks and other snacks are great except their services. They need to know how to serve not only foods but also customers. No eye contacts, almost ignoring for waiting people. Especially Iel was very cold and has attitude. Recommend hiring well skilled employees or more training please.
Nice little coffee shop. Lots of folks working on laptops, seems like a nice place to post up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
Albert Yanez Sr.
The croissant I bought it was at least two days old
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Emily Bartlett
I love this coffee shop. I used to walk there every week to get a latte and a banh mi. The vegetarian banh mi is amazing! I love getting the waffles for my little ones.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Taylor Faraudo
The staff is always friendly and works well under pressure because this place is constantly busy but they are still fast but efficent, highly reccomend try to get here early tho like right when they open it gets packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovelle Felipe
There’s nothing worse than craving something , having it , & wishing you never wasted your calories on something that wasn’t worth it .
Came here after trying some amazing croissants at Croissante. Decided i would venture to another spot and try a chocolate croissant . This place was not it . It tasted old and there was no flakiness & the texture was off . The chocolate wasn’t good either .
I got the pumpkin foam coffee . I thought it tasted ok . Probably won’t be back again .
This was my first visit to Spectra Coffee and likely my last. The menu is very unclear and hard to navigate, especially if you’re not a regular customer. It’s difficult to understand what’s available, and the options are not presented in a straightforward way. The ordering process is also inconvenient and confusing — and to make matters worse, they got our order wrong and even forgot one of the items.
My daughter ordered a waffle, but they didn’t have maple syrup, and when she asked for whipped cream, they said they don’t carry whipped cream. Honestly, what kind of coffee shop doesn’t have whipped cream? On top of all that, both the food and drinks tasted really bad.
Overall, the experience was frustrating and disappointing. They really need to improve their menu presentation, ordering system, food quality, and basic offerings if they want to create a welcoming experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Nutella Toast, Spectra Waffle
I want to love this place but the drinks are just a little too slow for me. Hopefully this will improve soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Spectra Coffee has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The coffee is consistently good, smooth, and flavorful without being overdone. The space feels welcoming, and the staff are always kind and efficient. It’s the kind of place you can count on for a solid cup every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite coffee shop in South San Jose, Iced Honey Lavender latte is my absolute favorite and almost every weekday drink. The coffee has a thick and rich aftertaste.
Can get very busy - lots of different speciality drinks
Ordered matcha latte and Pandan waffle. Flavors were good and not too sweet.
Expect a wait over weekends.
the matcha here is amazing & the banh mis 🙏🏽
Pretty good spot around the area if you have to shop at Costco or TJ. Weekends are always crowded.
Parking is not a pain which is nice.
Salted caramel latte is a must try!
Their drinks and other snacks are great except their services. They need to know how to serve not only foods but also customers. No eye contacts, almost ignoring for waiting people. Especially Iel was very cold and has attitude. Recommend hiring well skilled employees or more training please.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
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Nice little coffee shop. Lots of folks working on laptops, seems like a nice place to post up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast
The croissant I bought it was at least two days old
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I love this coffee shop. I used to walk there every week to get a latte and a banh mi. The vegetarian banh mi is amazing! I love getting the waffles for my little ones.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The staff is always friendly and works well under pressure because this place is constantly busy but they are still fast but efficent, highly reccomend try to get here early tho like right when they open it gets packed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There’s nothing worse than craving something , having it , & wishing you never wasted your calories on something that wasn’t worth it .
Came here after trying some amazing croissants at Croissante. Decided i would venture to another spot and try a chocolate croissant . This place was not it . It tasted old and there was no flakiness & the texture was off . The chocolate wasn’t good either .
I got the pumpkin foam coffee . I thought it tasted ok . Probably won’t be back again .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
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