The Most Delectable Coffee Roasteries in San Jose

Such a cool experience heading to one of the best coffee spots in Pacifica ~ with a line out the door and surfers coming/going from the coast, it's def the spot to be. Walking distance from our overnight lodging, we had the opportunity of having Soul Grind a few times during our stay in Pacifica. You can scan a QR code to view the menu while in line to speed up your time with the cashier, or there are actual menus to grab when you get through the front door. Really great menu of in-house roasted coffee, a selection of teas, "soul chai", teas, iced drinks, and fun specialties like charcoal lattes and a latte with a home-made mix of vanilla & caramel called the Cliffside.The food menu is stellar with a little something for everyone ~ breakfast bagels, parfaits, toasts, quiches, soup/sandwiches, hearty grain salads, pastries/quick grab desserts, and brunch on weekends (Friday-Sunday;7am - 1PM). The iced chai, macchiato, and iced cold brew (slow-brewed for 18 hours), were perfection. We chose to grab brunch at another spot because we were on limited time, but would def come back to grab something fun from the menu. Friendly service, line moves quick if prepared, and can't beat the awesome people watching/surfer gazing. And there's plenty of cool merch to think over while waiting your turn. All in all, the hype is real..I was hangin all the way ten' for sure!

First off, I really love the variety on their menu. My typical order is the madagascar latte with 3 shots espresso + oat milk and they kill it every time. No idea what they do here diff from other cafes, but their lattes do not disappoint. I've had their matcha latte and I'm not a huge fan, though I can see why some people would like it. Mine was a little chalky, but the flavor was there.I highly recommend the blueberry mascarpone toast. *Chefs kiss* It cures my sweet cravings without it being too sweet. The balance of the blueberry and the mascarpone is perfect. The toast is also super fluffy. I will be trying their other toasts in the future!The service is quick and the people are very nice. My only complaint is that the place is on the smaller side and it's hard to find seating during the busy hours (after 11 am). They have outdoor seating too! But I don't think they have outlets out there. Highly recommend!

(Ryan Reynolds voiceover)The vibe is fab coffee place in San Jose! (Cue in Dion Warwick singing "Do you know the way to San Jose?") Voltaire is the definition of urban elegance. Love the music and the din of cafe conversations!Ren warmly greeted us!Nutella latte. Wowza! Amazing! Took to me to the best parts of Europe where the Nutella flows on everything with hazelnut goodiness.Bacon Bagel w/ Egg. Hearty and satisfying! Bacon + Eggs = Good Morning. That's my differential equation to solve that morning problem. Shhh I'm getting a second one to go!Avocado & Egg Crostini. So gorgeous! Very Californian!Ren recommended the Casia. I think it's off menu. But ooh la la you know me. Earl Gray, Lavender, and 2 shots of espresso! Of course I added a shot to make it a triple. 4 shots could have overwhelmed the complex & nuanced flavors. It is the bomb!Mike expertly made the artisan coffee creations! The guy is a maestro! (Will get the Coconut Oil Latte or Gibraltar to get my caffeine in. Because phospodiesterase inhibitors are good for you. As an aside, I do love coconuts. What red-blooded American does not? Holding 2 should remind you of Hawaii. Am I right, ladies? To keep this PG13, I may have meant 2 drinks! Whew.)Will be back!Thanks, Ren! Thanks, Mike!Woohoo!

This is a lovely coffee shop with an inviting atmosphere. The interior showcases the work of local artists on the walls, which rotates regularly, presenting something new to brighten up the place each month. Service was great, and there was hardly a wait to order on a Monday afternoon during a holiday weekend. Pastries and cookies can be picked up from the display case, and hot food along with drinks took 5-10 minutes after we ordered. The iced mocha and cardamom rose iced green tea were refreshing, with great flavor. The oatmeal chocolate cookie and banana chocolate chip loaf tasted homemade, with lots of chocolatey goodness mixed in to satisfy my sweet tooth. The potato, egg, green chile, and cheese burrito was a bit on the small side, but stuffed with tasty ingredients and quite filling. We enjoyed our treats in the outdoor patio, and parking was free and easy a block away, near the Los Gatos Town Plaza Park.

There has been MUCH improvement since my first review The awnings got replaced at a premium level the front glass on the far right side has been replaced and the new painted LOS GATOS ROASTING CO looks epic . Still some challenges remain. Out door seating needs to be brought up to a more premium level . I am just wondering why the deep pocket owners Cafe Nero couldn't have done this change up years ago ? They can get to 5 stars if they want it bad enough . One thing still remains Terri is still the coffee saint.

I informed the workers of the power access issue in mid Oct of 2024. I haven't seen any changes yet. If I come in with a laptop & I can't sit next to that power strip, then I leave & go to Starbucks, where I'm guaranteed to have access to a power, regardless of where I sit.

Excellent! A roastery for coffees (green beans) from all over the world, 7 am to 5 pm weekdays (Sat: 8 am to 4 pm; closed Sundays). Supplies finest restaurants and coffee shops since early 1980's. Also service for individuals seeking bags of coffee (e.g. me) and delicious, aromatic cups of coffee (7 am to 1 pm). New find for me -- and I definitely recommend! Cheers!

Cute coffee shop, small seating area inside, and a couple of patio tables out front. I walked over from Belmont to try a local coffee shop that wasn't Starbucks or Peet's. I'm glad I got my steps in and found a more unique option. Service was fine, cashier was nice enough, I'm glad I asked my questions about sweetness levels since I usually don't like most places recommended sweetness. I learned the matcha latte here comes unsweetened which is nice. Most places it's too sweet. But I wanted a little sweet so I added a pump of simple syrup. Then I requested oak milk versus whole. And before I knew it, I had a $7 iced matcha latte that was the smallest size. I was fairly certain I asked for the 16oz but it appears I got a small per the label on my cup. I didn't notice at the time otherwise I would have asked. So I believe I paid for a 16 oz but got a 12. I love a good deal, so this was not that. A reverse deal- pay for more but get less lol. For those reasons I give 4 stars. Otherwise everything was good. Sounds like from other reviews the breakfast Sando with croissant is good. I had already had breakfast otherwise would have tried it. The tropical iced was good. Again, the price point not great. It's almost $4 for a tiny cup of iced tea. Y'all do know that ice takes up a large amount of the cup in an iced drink right? So it was good but could have been better.