my best coffee recommendations as a girl who worked as a barista for 3 years!! these places range from inexpensive to a bit pricey but each one is completely worth it.
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San Mateo County + Sf
these are the best places in redwood city, woodside, san carlos, menlo atherton, palo alto, hmb, sf, etc
such good coffee and always a good vibe in there. side note: the breakfast sandwich is to die for and the baked goods are also perfection.
Andytown Coffee Roasters
there’s a couple locations—a ton in tahoe, and my favorite in redwood city. they have a huge selection of beverages and food which is all so yummy. i especially love the seasonal drinks!
Coffeebar
the cutest little pop up shop—i know sooo many people that would vouch and even go as far as saying it’s the best coffee in menlo/atherton.
Saint Frank Coffee
really great quality, awesome customer service, and in a beautiful location. love grabbing a coffee and walking through downtown palo alto!
Verve Coffee Roasters
this is actually more of a restaurant brunch situation but the coffee is phenomenal. if ur hungry i recommend the omelette, pancakes, and bacon flight 🤤🤤
Sweet Maple
also multiple locations—their roasts are perfect i’ve never left with a bad coffee.
Blue Bottle Coffee
such a cute and unique spot!! it’s never too busy and parking is relatively easy to find. i love coming here on sunny days and sitting outside. my fav is an iced vanilla latte from here—the agave syrup is top tier.
The Yard Coffee
i adore coming here the ambience is perfect and the coffee is a local must try.
Little Green A Plant Bar
they use their own brand of beans and tea!! it’s a nice pick up and go spot and everyone is super friendly!
The Village Bakery & Cafe
such a cute spot and great service. i love stopping here and grabbing a coffee before hitting bagel house next door. they also have super yummy smoothies!
Groovy Goose
THE BEST coffee in sfo. if you pass by—definitely try. they had a location on haight ashbury that i loved but it unfortunately moved.
Ritual Coffee Roasters
such a unique vibe—i love hitting it after amoeba. the coffee is great as well as the cute little trinkets all distributed throughout the shop. if you get a chance try the pb cookie!!!
Mellow Co
such a cute place and the coffee is amazingggg. i love getting an iced americano here or a cappuccino with a sweet treat to compliment. sometimes i sit on the patio outside, sometimes i take it to the beach (montara), and sometimes i like sliding nex...
Sage Bakehouse
Oakland/North Bay
super interesting menu and a great vibe
Ain't Normal Cafe
LOVED when i went—the service was immaculate and again the coffee is sooo good. i got a cappuccino 😽😽
