Philz Coffee

118 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

★★★★★4.6(1,857 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This San Jose spot captures that coveted "third place" energy with a Friends-episode warmth that keeps regulars coming back for 10+ visits. Their signature drinks like the rose latte and rose iced coffee show real creativity beyond standard coffee shop fare, with a smooth house blend that wins over even non-coffee enthusiasts. Fair warning: the parking situation is tight and ordering can feel overwhelming with their many custom options, but the genuinely nice staff and consistently excellent coffee make it worth the extra effort.

What to expect

Traditional drinksMeetingsLight foodSpecialty drinksSlow sitCold brewMatcha & teaSignature drinksFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Jose Ramirez
★★★★2 months ago

Rude server trying to make me feel dumb with the order callouts. “Hot coffee” isn’t specific enough when hella people are ordering “coffees” of varying kinds. My confusion was met with passive aggression which never feels good :/

Dave Vanz
★★★★2 months ago

First time experiencing Philz. The coffee, staff and overall vibe was fantastic. Honestly kind of reminded me of Central Perk from the show friends. I’m not a fancy coffee drinker. I simply like black coffee. Most places I go to will offer a free refill on black coffee if you stay, but this place doesn’t. The coffee and energy of the atmosphere will have me come back whenever i’m in town

Aly F.
★★★★★2 months ago

Great coffee and food and tea. Everyone is so nice 🙂 not the best location due to parking but very walkable. Highly recommend.

Rajalaxmi Rajagopalan
★★★★★10 months ago

Great coffee. They have many unique drinks. The rose latte was refreshing. I'm not a black coffee drinker, I hadn't gotten any cream or sugar mixins and the coffee was smooth enough that it wasn't bitter. Highly recommend. I messed up by not ordering at the right place but the barista was kind enough to upgrade my drink.

Hari Krishna
★★★★★a year ago

I’ve visited this coffee shop 10 to 15 times, and it’s always a great experience. The rose iced coffee is my absolute favorite — it’s unique, refreshing, and beautifully made. Everyone should give it a try! At times, there’s a short wait of 5 to 10 minutes, but it’s always worth it.

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