Academic Coffee

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2025-03-11

Came here before work around 7am on a Friday. I have been to the one in downtown, so I was not hesitant to go to this one when I saw that it was close by to my workplace. When I arrived there was plenty of parking and only one person ahead of me ordering her drink. I saw that they were out of banana cream, which took out most of their seasonal drinks out, so I decided on another drink. Once I got to the front to order there was like two more coffees marked off and one of those I was going to order. I wasn't pleased, but still ordered a coffee. The staff handed me the drinks and she did not say anything to me. They weren't saying good morning to anyone or thank you for coming which made the vibe worse.

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2025-01-18

Food: The same drinks you know and love from the San Jose location, now more conveniently located (to me HEHE)! They don't have their canned drinks quite yet, but they will soon! The pastry cabinet has lots of enticing treats from local bakeries. Notably, no Stan's donuts during my visit, but they're literally 5 minutes away from this location anyway. I got the cinnamon latte with oat milk and I always enjoy the intensity of the cinnamon flavor. Service: The team works quick slinging out drinks. There were probably 5 groups actively waiting for their drinks and I waited only around 5 minutes to get mine. Atmosphere: They have roller gates that will open up to a large outdoor space, so I'm excited to come back during warmer months. The shelves are currently undecorated, but I will enjoy the minimalist vibe while it lasts. The tile work is very reminiscent of their San Jose locations' aesthetic, so good job to the branding team. :P Parking: Tons of fire department activity during my visit, so there were no parking spots available. Towards the back of the lot was permitted parking only, too. I ended up parking on the street. I do worry how the situation will be once operations ramp up.

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2025-03-07

We came for a coffee and left very disappointed. The coffee was over-roasted and unpleasant—our cappuccino was both bitter and sour, and the cortado wasn’t any better. While the staff was friendly, we had to wait around 15 minutes for our drinks, only to find out they weren’t worth it. The flavors were off, and the overall experience didn’t live up to even the most basic expectations. Sadly, we won’t be coming back.