Chromatic Coffee

This place has such calming, relaxing vibes. As soon as I walked in, I saw a coffee shop, not a bakery or restaurant, just real coffee. All of the employees are friendly and welcoming. I told them it was my first time there, they asked for my usual order, based off of my answer, they gave me two recommendations: the Dulce de Leche Latte and the coconut mocha. I chose the Dulce de Leche Latte.To my delight, it was the perfect temperature. I happily sat down to enjoy my Latte. I'd say it's even better than blue bottle in Santana Row. I'll definitely be coming back.

Not me rolling up in Chaco sandals and lightweight clothing while everyone else here is looking like as if it's still Christmastime lol.The coffee shop is inside what looks to be a former construction warehouse and it has zero insulation and zero heating. Super chilly!! Props to the commited dude who was studying in a puffer jacket.Anyway, I got an iced dark coconut mocha with almond milk. Smoooooth. Very easy to down and it's also pretty strong lol. The coconut taste isn't as aggressive like in an Almond Joy, but there's enough of it to give the mocha some slight extra flair.Also snagged the China - Gui Ben Honey coffee beans, ground in-shop for Aeropress. Really spot on with the flavor notes, especially the apricot and caramel!! Seems like there's a high turnover of coffee bean bags here since while I was shivering me timbers waiting for my order I saw a staff member re-stock the bean bag shelf and another staff member assist a customer on choosing a bag. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're a coffee bean bag fiend.Really friendly staff! So, reaching here is a little confusing; enter from Lincoln Ave. but the entrance and parking are facing Auzerais Ave. (there will be non-parallel-parking spots).

This was my first time visiting this Chromatic location. It's spacious and has a cold industrial feel. If you plan on sitting indoors on a winter day, bundle up! Plenty of parking all around the shared I ordered an americano. I ordered an americano. Their espresso was good just like I remember it. They sell lots of yummy treats and pastries. A great spot to enjoy a small bite and good quality coffee!

I found the place on the top coffee places list in the Bay to try. The coffee is good! The location is quite spacious but a bit chilly inside. The staff is friendly and nice. Parking was full when I arrived but there are a lot of parking spots behind the building. Wi-fi is available, you need to scan qr code to get the password. The Chromatic Coffee place shares the same building with the brewery and pinball.

I love buying coffee beans from here when I'm in the mood to explore distinct flavors. The Honduras Rosé from Hidardo Hernandez, an inoculated aerobic honey process, is a standout! It brews beautifully as a drip coffee or an AeroPress Americano, bringing out its spice and citrus notes. Honestly, the flavor profile is so unique--it literally tastes like wine! Highly recommend for adventurous coffee lovers.

Pretty cool spot. Airy and basically in a warehouse, with a decent amount of seating. They're doing construction on part of the space; not sure if they're opening that to the public, but if so, would make it a ton larger.My takeaway is that the beans they roast are solid, but the actual cafe there is pretty mediocre. There was certainly a decent amount of customers there on a Sunday, but my cortado still took 15-20 minutes to come out. By the time it had come to me, it was room temperature, which I'm very not used to and disliked. The espresso also felt under pulled, as it was very acidic.Overall, might be back for the beans, but probably not to actually get a drink!

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Chromatic Coffee, which has been my favorite coffee shop since before the pandemic. They recently moved to a newly renovated spot within the same warehouse in Willow Glen, and the new space looks fantastic--check out the photos below!This time, I enjoyed my go-to cold brew, which never disappoints. Even though it was a busy day, the service was quick and genuinely friendly. Chromatic continues to deliver excellent coffee and a great atmosphere. I can't wait to visit again!

Chromatic has always been one of the better local coffee spots in San Jose, but over the years, I've noticed a decline in both quality and service. Regardless of how busy it is--whether there are just a few people waiting or a larger crowd--my latte consistently takes 10+ minutes to make. My boyfriend finds this frustrating, as a 'quick' coffee run often turns into a 30+ minute visit.While I do enjoy their coconut mocha, I'm not a fan of their drip coffee--it tends to taste a bit sour to me.

I was honestly disappointed with my coffee. It just wasn't that good. But the shop and the building it was in were so cool and so very "coffee house" that I was able to let it slide and I enjoyed myself anyway.And the fact that I got to hang out with my lovely wife and my sweet kids made a less than steller coffee place much better.

Chromatic has been one of my top South Bay coffee shops for three years & running! I love their seasonal drinks & always look forward to what's next! The quality of their coffee is extremely good & reasonably priced in comparison to other shops in the area. It can be tricky to find the spot as they are remodeling, but they have signs posted as well as indoor seating. I will say that I always have to allot more time when I visit because it can take longer for my drink to be ready, but I appreciate their service nonetheless!Selfishly, I do wish they opened earlier than 8am but I still make the trip when I can!Right now, my favorite is the Banana Latte (tastes like a coffee banana smoothie!!!)