Moonwake Coffee Roasters

Great place to catch up with friends or get some work done! A lot of places aren't necessarily laptop friendly which I completely get because they are trying to foster a sense of community, but it's also nice to have a change of scene when trying to be productive so I appreciate Moon for having great working fengshui. Tons of tables, music wasn't too loud, and the crowd was pretty calm despite there being a line out the door past 10 am (it was a Sunday so makes sense). GET THE MILO MOCHA. I'm Malaysian so this was a no brainer for me but milo is similar to ovaltine so it made for a nice, not too sweet bev that definitely caffeinated me. I also got the mushroom tart, something I've had previously and enjoyed both times. The last time I came I had the cardamom orange latte and that was equally bomb. They take their craft seriously and it's one of my favorite cafes in this part of San Jose. Very conveniently located next to Mitsuwa so you can grab lunch there after. The makings of a perfect Sunday!

Excellent coffee, vibes, and service! I have had single origin Colombian pour overs hundreds of times at shops around the country, but this was shockingly good. I was hesitant at first since is was ~$12 for a cup and everywhere else charges ~$6 for a pour over. However, after I checked out and left to find a seat to work at, the barista came up and asked me if I wanted to smell the grinds. It was then smelling the aromas that I knew I was in for a really good cup of coffee. I have never tasted so many coffee notes so transparently before. I'll say in confidence that this was one of the best cup of coffees I've had. I bought a bag to take back home that was anaerobic washed lemongrass. They explained the process to me but I don't remember haha, but it was really good. I wanted to make sure I brewed it to their specs at home and they were kind enough to give me a little guide to bring home. There are outlets around the shop and the wifi was reliable, but not extremely fast or anything. I'll definitely be back, I'd say this is my new favorite coffee shop in the South Bay!

I've had my eye on this cafe for a while, so I decided to do some work and catch up with a friend her. The ambiance is really chill, and the natural lighting makes it feel warm and inviting. Seating tends to get limited around 10-11 am, though.What I ordered: - Cardamom Orange Latte (oat milk): This drink was light and refreshing. At first sip, you'll taste the espresso, followed with a subtle hint of the orange blossom aftertaste.- Everything Stuffed Croissant: Pretty flaky! I'm a fan of anything with cream cheese, so I enjoyed this. While the pastry itself is pretty straightforward and doesn't have any wow factor, it's definitely filling and satisfying.

Very chique and modern looking place, serves great tasting coffee, unfortunately I had to be probably the one bad experience they gave out that day, and I didn't do anything wrong besides showing up to patron the business.I ordered a regular latte and they print out the label and place it on the empty cup then move it along the counter like a conveyor belt. 5 minutes past, my name doesn't come up, 10 minutes past, still nothing, 12 minutes past, at this point I'm seeing people virtually parking, getting in line, ordering, then getting their drinks and leaving before I get my drink. A little bit after 15 minutes, I realize my cup got shoved behind a carafe by the people working there and it was out of sight of the barista, so they never saw it and never made it. I would have not caught this had I not been sitting on their counter seating area on the left where you can watch baristas front and center making coffee, and actually leaned over to inspect what was going on. I wave one of the baristas down to let them know that they managed to let my drink slip up.You cannot expect the customers to manage whatever is behind the counter, it should be a more orderly process so you're forgetting orders. Plain and simple.They did not apologize nor offer to comp me, wasting +15 minutes of my time.Also, I laugh at anyone trying to bring their laptop to do school/work here. Ain't no way you're concentrating/being productive on anything here, it's like a nightclub.

Sip HappensWhat started out as a covid lockdown side project has (relatively) quickly turned into a way of life for a reformed tech worker husband and wife team. They've gone all in on their home roasting and farmers market coffee operation into a full-fledged roastery and café in San José's Westside at the former longstanding 7-11® (RiP?).The Good:*Baked goods from SF's Neighbor Bakehouse (https://yelp.to/tXWUFbexw3)*Shared private lot, as well as street parking. *There's a Holder's Country Inn in the same strip mall so if you want to get some good ol' American 2k+/kcal breakfast after coffee then that's a decent spot. *Still appearing at the Cupertino De Anza College Farmers' Market every Sun 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.*Great vibe and ambiance, with simple modern décor and a buzz of jazzy lo-fi vibes in the background. *All coffees are roasted in house on the premises. *The flavors of the drinks were just OK. Nothing too sweet, which is good, but the flavors were kinda muddled. I wouldn't have minded more cardamom in my Cardamom Orange Latte, as I could barely taste it. The Meh:*50¢ oat milk tax =(*If you like your coffees tepid (at best!) then this is the place for you. Admittedly, I don't like it as hot as my beloved--who loves it lava hot!--but even my tender baby mouth could easily handle this room temp brew. *The employee at the register misheard me (slip off the finger?) and ordered the wrong pastry, as I wanted the Savory Pull-apart Bread, but ended up with Pistachio Berry Croissant. Which was whatever, I don't like to make a fuss, but they forgot about the order and I had to stand there for five minutes staring at the top of the barista's head as I was trying to get their attention. *Place gets very busy, especially on weekends, as we were there just a few minutes after opening and within twenty minutes the place was filled. The Ugly:*Speaking of the Baristas, the two I dealt with were very too-cool-for-school, which frankly kinda goes with the hoity nature of the business. Lots of berets and skinny jeans in the audience, if you follow my meaning. Conclusion: I get what they're trying to go for here, but something about it just seems a bit off. We've been to many great coffee shops around the country, and, sadly, this ain't one of them. Soft pass, but I might be back to try their matcha.

A cute spot to study. The interior design is really organic and makes for great Instagram photos. The drinks are delicious as well. I ordered a matcha latte and the matcha powder they use tastes like high quality. It does great fairly crowded though and some of the tables are quite small. I don't see myself coming here to study for a long amount of time or to work from home. For me, the stools, crowds, noises, and limited seating are uncomfortable. I came on a Friday morning, so maybe I will need to return on a less popular weekday and try their pastries.

Came on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and it was about a 10 min wait before we were able to order. We saw the line getting longer as time went on so recommend coming earlier.The interior is nicely decorated and has a great ambience for studying or catching up with friends. It has tables and seats inside and outside but spots fill up quickly. It's also pet friendly!I ordered the matcha latte and it was pretty good but thought the price was a bit steep compared to other places. I also ordered a mushroom tart which they heated up for me and it was delicious. I wanted to try their coffees too so I went back for another drink and ordered the winter marzipan latte. It wasn't bad but I wasn't a big fan of spices. Overall really lovely cafe!

Came here on a holiday and it was packed. The line was out the door and it was pretty chaotic in the cafe. Everyone was walking around waiting around for an open table/seat. It was a little stressful to find a seat. I ordered their orange cardamom latte which was okay. I did really enjoy their pastries though. The pistachio pastry with berry filling was really yummy. The curry one was also delicious. I want to try their pour overs instead of the latte next time.

4.5 stars! Moonwake is a beautiful establishment with great service and unique food & drink options. It's a bit more cramped than I thought but I was able to find seating pretty quickly at 10AM on a Tuesday.FOOD [4.5/5]===========+ Winter Marzipan Latte (4/5)When the raspberry fully melted in, it kind of ruined the drink for me because it became too fruity. I liked the presentation but wish I had realized to mix it in earlier so that it didn't overwhelm the latte at the end.+ Potato Curry Borek (4.5/5)I really liked the taste of this! The pastry is super buttery and flaky. It was just a tad bit too oily. I also wanted a mushie pastry but alas they were out of stock. :"(SERVICE [5/5]===========Very friendly, attentive, and quick!

+Food: The sarsprorilla (iced) is delicious and creamy with subtle sarsaparilla flavor. The pull apart bread hit the spot for a light breakfast. The mocha and pain au chocolat were satisfying and well executed.+Service: Efficient and friendly. The line was short, and we got our food in 6 minutes, even on a bustling Friday morning.+Ambiance: The cafe was busy when we arrived, but we managed to find seats at the large communal table. Love the wood on the table! The decor is sleek and stylish.I'm looking forward to going back and trying more items on their menu!