Friends recommended this place. Doesn't look clean. Got the Strawberry Dreaming brick toast. This is the only brick toast I've ever had. A bit of a weird idea pairing bread / toast with ice cream. But it works! Now that I've been, I don't particularly need to go back. It was good … Continue reading Cafe LaTTea, Cupertino
Went here on recommendation from a trusted foodie friend. Looks nice outside. Looks nice inside too. The breakfast is good! I enjoyed their latte, but I think the french press is better. Forgot to take a photo of it. Of course, all the baked goods are solid. I ended up … Continue reading Voyageur du Temps, Los Altos
Found this chain while walking around, featuring charcoal roasted coffee and pictures of siphon coffee on the front window. Traditional, second-wave coffee. The coffee is darkly roasted, and costs more than the toast IIRC. I didn't like it; I won't go back. Kohikan 1-10, Taito 4-Chōme Taito, Tokyo Japan 110-0016
Darwin is pretty awesome, which is why there's always a line during lunch time. During my last visit, I went before lunch on a Saturday morning and was delighted to have no wait! Definitely doing this again, next time with the fiancee. In a quiet alley, the curbside seats are nice when the weather … Continue reading Darwin Cafe, San Francisco
Another fav of mine. SFFD is to Trouble Coffee as SFPD is to Philz. I want to believe this sign so bad. Gibralter. Supposedly an SF original (but not via Trouble), gone global. The standard coffee comes with attitude. DAT CINNAMON TOAST THO! If Trouble didn't start the American toast … Continue reading Trouble Coffee, San Francisco
