My Friend Joe Coffee
1810 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
Crema's Take
“My Friend Joe captures that perfect local coffee shop vibe where you can linger over a craft latte and pastry or dash in for a quick caffeine fix before your day picks up. The menu spans traditional espresso drinks alongside creative specialty options, with a solid breakfast and lunch program that keeps regulars coming back between laundry runs and appointments. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that feels genuinely welcoming, even if the kitchen gets slammed during peak hours—unpretentious and real, exactly as a good friend's place should be.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Opens early.
Google Reviews
Horrible experience. I work in the restaurant industry so I am VERY forgiving with most things. The wait for 2 sandwiches and a burrito was over 45 minutes and there was only one person ahead of us. They burned something while it was being made and the entire room smelled…
Earlier today, a homeless lady asked me to buy her coffee from this place because it was super cold and she wanted something warm to drink. As I went in there and told them what I wanted to order, they asked if it was for the lady and I said yes. They then refused to serve me…
It was a little early for lunch, and still cold from the night, Pinhead Pete and I were heading toward a breakfast joint on 4th when the Pin asks me who Joe is...Joe who I said, and he says My Friend Joe Coffee...who's this Joe guy? I looked him right in the eyes and…
So many different drinks and great breakfast/lunch. The staff is fast and friendly and it’s just a cool local coffee shop. My boyfriend and I come here when we have to do laundry down the street and it just hits the spot every time.
First time in and enjoying it. Needed to kill some time before an appointment down the road. If you are looking for craft lattes, high-end baked goods, or table service this isn’t your spot. BUT it is perfect for a simple cup of black coffee, croissant or bagel. Not overly…
Crema Reviews
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