Kaizen & Coffee

Kaizen has a fun variety of specialty coffees and matcha drinks! The flavor combinations are not what you'd see at other places, incorporating miso, gochujang, peppers, etc. but works well. I tried the mango matcha latte recently and it was really good!! $8 for this drink but what matcha isnt nowadays. The inside is usually always full of people, and there's also always a line. Goes quick tho. Service is always friendly!

Busy little cafe in San Mateo with some interesting drink options! By the time we got there, they were out of food. Heads up: limited street parking and long lines for a small space! We ordered 6 drinks. - ube latte was not filled to the top and not that great, which surprised me bc the cashier said it was his fav! we got it 75% sweet and it tasted like 25%- miso caramel latte with an extra shot espresso and 75% sweet was perfection - mission mocha was good with a lil kick The 3 fruity matchas were all OK/ good-- not overly sweet.. we got calamansi, mango and strawberry. The mango and strawberry had fresh bits. Kids enjoyed them. I would love to try the pastries, but wouldn't want to brave them lines!

I've been looking for a spot with quality matcha & I'm so happy I found my new go to! I got their strawberry matcha - it tasted well balanced & delicioussss. I love the fact that this is a family owned business with an amazing team. I appreciate the fact that everyone was super sweet & friendly throughout our whole experience. As soon as you walk in, you feel a homey and comfortable place to enjoy your drink/food which doesn't surprise me that it was a full house when we went.The menu isn't a typical menu that you'll see at a cafe & that's what makes this place even more unique & special. I can't wait to try the different drinks on the menu & their pastries as well. Thank you to the Kaizen & Coffee team for everything, God Bless you all!

I really loved my Tahitian vanilla latte (iced with oat) from here. I'm just thinking about it right now and suddenly wondering when I can have it again. I've been meaning to try this place for a while now and I will definitely be back. My drink was very well balanced, and I didn't need to adjust the sweetness of it. I came on a Monday/long weekend day off (Presidents' Day) around noon and it was somewhat busy (all but one was table full) but the service was really efficient. The baristas were incredibly friendly and gave off really good energy-- from the one who rang me up at POS to the one who handed me my drink at the end of the bar! That really made my first visit honestly quite memorable! There is street parking , they sell a ton of whole beans and even some coffee making supplies (specific filters), and in addition to some small tables, there is also a nice little bar seating area.

Great place to grab coffee :) Love the different specialties they have available. Strawberry matcha and miso caramel was amazing. Upcharge $0.50 for alternative milk for those who are lactose intolerant like me. Small sitting place so more of a grab and go place. Street parking so it's a bit difficult. Fast and friendly service.

Kaizen NEVER disappoints! Everyone welcomes you in with so much warmth. They have THE BEST matcha my cousins and I have had! The barista recommended the Shiso Mint Matcha and honestly my order may have just changed.. so good!!! I'm always so excited to get Kaizen!

The crew here is super nice and on top of their game! Even though it was packed on Friday afternoon, they were cranking out orders like nobody's business.The place is kinda cozy with not too many spots to sit, but no worries - people don't camp out forever since they've got these tall bar chairs.This spot is totally cool with their coffee and tea mashups - definitely gonna swing by again!Heads up though - if you're parking on El Camino Real, you've only got an hour before you gotta move your wheels!

One of my favorite ube lattes in the bay! The ube isn't just food coloring--it tastes like some real ube halaya in your drink. And the espresso here is QUALITY.Everyone was ordering their ube lattes iced, but honestly after trying both, I looooove it hot. With almond. I'm sure it's amazing w/ oat, too. But I just didn't stray away from what I considered a masterpiece. The line is consistently super long, even on a Thursday at 1030am. There's plenty of seating but it's almost always taken up. If you're lucky, someone will share a table with you. Get there early or be ready to wait! But it's worth it.

YUMMMMM. I got the miso latte and it was so good wow. Got it with light ice and oat milk. The salty miso flavor balanced out the coffee so well, and the flavor stayed consistent throughout the whole drink. Inside has some bar like seating and a couple side tables. Servers are very personable and a great resource if you don't know what to get. I need to go back and try the miso latte again so you should too.

Going to Kaizen Coffee, I felt like I was transported back to LA. This is a very hip coffee shop. No matter where you look is a cool person. The vibe and energy. To add onto my LA kick, you have to look for street parking. Haha, okay they have a nice menu that can be customized for us lactose intolerant people. There is one beautiful bathroom with a bidet. The bathroom line gets long, and I have so many ideas as to why.Have fun and try out Kaizen, it's an experience. Oh, and you'll most likely have to wait outside then slowly make it indoors to the line snaking around. Cheers!