Philz Coffee

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	125 S Frances St, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, USA
Phone:	+1 408-636-2907
Site:	philzcoffee.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–8PM 6AM–7PM 6AM–7PM

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Bruno James Lucarelli

Overall pretty good place for delicious coffee. -Coffee quality: very good. I usually pick up a black dark roast on my way to the Caltrain on weekends, and I can always expect a damn fine cup of Joe regardless of selection. The caffeine content seems to be quite high for dark roasts here, compared to standard: just enough to let you tackle a day out in the city with vigor, but not so much that itll get you nervous/anxious when its your first/only cup. -Service: Very good, have always been received professionally/politely and the wait is about expected for the preparation procedure they use. -Atmosphere: Pretty good, not much seating given the traffic they receive at peak times, but outdoor seating is available in the shopping area. Not a place Id sit and work in all day, but I dont think thats what theyre going for. -Cleanliness: very good. Bathroom and public areas are all at least and usually better than acceptably-clean. -Price: the only reason I take a star off. Even the boutique coffee places I go to back in Central New Jersey (where Im from, another very expensive area) wont charge more than $2.50 for a cup of black coffee. Here I get charged $3.50 for a 12 oz. cup of coffee. Even for the Bay Area this is ridiculous, but I tolerate the price for the quality/convenience. Overall: come here if youre an occasional coffee drinker whos willing to pay more for great quality and taste, or if youre looking for a damn good cup of coffee on the way to the Caltrain right across the street.

Jonathan Talbott

Moving from Atlanta and missing my local roaster their I checked out Philz here first. Great place to get a freshly made cup of coffee. Theyre going to grind the beans and use a poor over to make your coffee AFTER you order it. So much better than getting coffee thats been sitting around all day. This place is for coffee lovers NOT Starbucks lovers. If you like Starbucks thats cool but dont expect this to have a menu like Starbucks. On the contrary this places menu is 80% just choosing what type of roast and bean origin you want. They have tons of options. The Tantalizing Turkish was the first thing I tried and I keep going back to it. Very good. Cant review their latte making skills because I just enjoy a cup of coffee black. Im sure its on par though. Watched a new hire spending over an hour making cups of coffee for the manager to taste test until he got it just right. Really impressed with this place.

Jennifer Hudiono

Theres not much to say except that Philz is one of the best coffee shops to exist ever.. and if youre from the Bay, you already know! If youre from out of town, then yes you should get a cup of coffee from here! This location is the first in Sunnyvale. Its conveniently close to the caltrain station so you can quickly grab a cup before you head on your train or upon arrival. It also has a decent amount of seating for parties of 2-4. Theres one big communal table with a ton of outlets, so laptops are welcome :) The baristas are always super friendly and one guy even remembered my order after only one visit! My recommendations: pretty much the entire medium roast section and the mint mojito. I also love to get all my drinks iced, sweet, and creamy :) so if youre into that, then do it!

Sebastian Fiedler

Until now, the words "Philz" and "Sunnyvale" didnt really go together. Its like trying to put "stylish" and "Old Navy" into one sentence. It just doesnt fly. Well, life is about continuous learning and thats what I do right now. Philz in Sunnyvale? How amazing is that? Expect excellence in coffee making. Expect friendly and knowledgeable baristas. And expect a location that looks nothing like any other Philz. Orange-illuminated walls. Industrial feel. And a coffee bar as long as the store itself. Lots of seating, inside and outside. Really, that interior designer is a genius for making every Philz store look so unique. Being pitied for living in Sunnyvale? Take a sip from your Mint Mojito, smile, and tap yourself on the shoulder, my friend.

Richard Navarro

Great coffee spot in Sunnyvale! Very fresh with strong smells of freshly brewed coffee! The place is great if youre trying to get some work done in the cafe. It doesnt get terribly loud (some noise to be expected of course), and there are many power sockets to plug your laptop in (nicely placed on top of the table!) They are very known for their Mint Mojito which is great! I personally tried the Ecstatic, which was a nice custom blend that Philz Coffee made themselves! Enjoyed the place and I definitely recommend if you havent tried the coffee spot yet!

Zachary Preefer

I go to coffee shops to study. My review reflects my ability to study AND the coffee/food. The coffee is supurb and I love their use of real mint in their mint drinks. I have not tried the food. This is not a great place to study. The music is loud, people here are loud to the point that it sounds like yelling sometimes, the power strips are not convenient everywhere (most of the place is convenient though), and the seats are uncomfortable except perhaps the couch (which I didnt get to sit on). Parking is also hard given where it is located.

Neal Tambe

I like this coffee shop. The shop is pretentious enough not to offer flashy and sugary drinks, instead focusing on good, pour-over coffee. Yet at the same time, the employees were kind and helpful, and there was no sense of judgement when my wife asked about blended drinks. Pros: its a coffee shop, and they are good at it. Cons: you have to know coffee to get the most out of your visit. Tip: dont have your "traditional" $tarbucks, CBTL, Peets drinks. Could be a good or bad for some people.

Marilee Zafaripour

This is possibly my least favorite Philz in the world. I rarely go here, but sometimes I just dont have time to make my own coffee. I got here 20 minutes before my train was set to arrive and ordered. I had to leave without getting my basic iced coffee. I also didnt have time to get a refund. I would not recommend this shop to anyone as I noticed that I was not the only one forced to do this. The convenience and location just arent worth it.

Karl Gossett

Excellent choice of coffee, with selections that arent just 12 different ways to say more sugar and milk. Adding real variation of bean blends with flavors like cardamom, hazelnut, citrus or chocolate. And beans for purchase in your favorite blend, too. Flow of people seems a little uncontrolled, which isnt bad, just means you might need to be a little more aggressive in ordering, and not just politely standing back waiting to be asked.

Michael Giorgis

Im not a connoisseur of coffee by any stretch; I mainly go to Philz for the ambiance. That said, Ive enjoyed every cup Ive had there and the people are really friendly. You get a large selection of delicious and unique drinks and yummy pastries for a great price. I wish the place was a little quieter, though. I love to read on the couch with my coffee, but often the music is loud, as are the customers. Even so, its a pretty comfy spot.

Ramses Vallejo

Me encanta este lugar! Bueno para reunirse con amigos y disfrutar de un delicioso cafe, té, postre. Hay estaciones de carga para tu smartphone o laptop y WiFi para trabajar mientras tomas tu café.

Jaime S

Just great service! I was here when it was a little busy, but the competence of the people making coffee and at the register was so good that it didnt feel crowded or rushed at all. Lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor. A long table just for people on laptops, making good use of the space. A neatly kept bookshelf with books to read and games to play. And its worth repeating: really great, friendly service.