This is a cute coffee shop with friendly staff. Had a latte and caramel macchiato and both tasted great. My favorite was the bangle with cream cheese and the coffee cake that I had on two separate occasions. Will be back when I am in the area next time.
Benny W.
Don't forget to check in on Yelp to get 20% off when you spend $5.00 or more. ( We forgot to check in. We saw the deal after we left the cafe) This cute little mom and pop coffee shop is located right in the heart of downtown San Mateo. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There are metered parking spots right outside of this establishment. There's also a parking garage close by. We were greeted by the friendly owner upon entering the cafe. We ordered the caramel macchiato and the chai tea with almond milk. The caramel macchiato is flavorful and it wasn't too sweet, which we really liked. The chai tea with almond milk was so sweet that we couldn't taste the chai. It was like drinking hot almond milk. The was the worst chai tea that we ever had. We were disappointed with this beverage. This cafe had a great variety of baked goods for sale. The Turkish delights, banana bread, and the lemon bread looked really good. We'll be back to try their other beverages and baked goods.
Chanda Thi S.
We came here for an affogato. It was good yet the ice cream was frozen and not so fresh. The Couple who own the place were super cute!
Jack R.
I want to support local coffee houses but my latte was so bad I ended up throwing it away. It was extremely bitter and tasted like old espresso grounds. It's a shame because I really wanted to like this place too. 3 stars because I'm being generous, but I won't be back.
August M.
best lavender oat milk latte in the bay area. lovely little spot with great service. rafat is the best :)
Amy T.
The forgot to put espresso in my latte with soy milk, literally drinking hot soy milk. And the drip coffee was mediocre, very light.
Alex T.
Great tasting coffee and the owner is a nice guy. They pay attention to what they make and take pride in it. Not like other big name stores with "baristas". Support the local guys.
Eduardo V.
Had a great raisin bagel and ice mocha coffee. Really enjoyed both! Staff was friendly and kiosk made it awesome to take my time and browse the menu with pictures of the menu
Janhavi K.
This is one of my favorite cafes in the Bay Area for a god coffee and a coffee cake. I have been a regular here until I had to move out of San Mateo. It's been the perfect early morning coffee after run for me, honestly a motivation to get out for a run. The owner is very friendly and I love hanging out in their small patio seating.
Sahar N.
Skip Peet's and Philz - you must show this spot some love. Such a cozy and lovely coffee shop. They have a lot of yummy pastries, cookies and sandwiches to choose from along with a delicious espresso. The look and feel of this shop is very homey. You can find several folks working here, reading and overall enjoying their cup of joe. It's quiet but with a touch of pleasant jams. Looks like a neighborhood favorite. It's extremely close to Caltrain and in the heart of downtown. Kind customer service and lots of gift ideas! (Holidays)
Hate to leave a bad review, as the employees were super nice. But the coffee just isn't good. (I got mine to-go, and didn't try it until I was home, so I couldn't bring this up to the barista)Vanilla latte was very weak, watered down with absolutely no flavor. I don't even think they put in the vanilla. And the coffee they use must be so weak to taste practically like water. Pretty disappointed...
Nikita S.
Perfectly reasonable espresso drinks that were made reasonably priced with the Yelp check-in deal. I came here because I was grabbing breakfast nearby and wanted a coffee too...similarly, I'd be back if I was in the area and looking for a caffeine fix, but wouldn't go out of my way to check it out.
Kevin S.
Visited the store on 12/08/2021, late afternoon, and the store was a dirty mess, out of many things, and the worst part was the manager behind the counter who screamed at me twice. Once when I was about to walk out for no decaf available. He convinced me with a decaf espresso to stay. Then a little later he screamed at me and my friend to get out due to after closing a few minutes. And when I say scream, I mean the man was a complete maniac to the point I felt threatened. Nothing we did deserved that kind of treatment. I'll never come back. Just an awful experience.
Eric R.
"There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life. But even those movies teach me things..." - Antonio BanderasI admit the name seduced this honey bee. Three Bees Coffee House located on 3rd in San Mateo. Maybe it's just the Antonio "Nasonex Bee Commercial" Banderas in me? My expectations were somewhat high buzzing in. However, this honey bee was not impressed. Hey at least I tried. Umm.First, I'm not sure why I expected so much more or at the very least a better menu, but in fairness it's okay if you're up for fridged "hot foods" heated up via micro, or a handful of pastries sitting under a glass. I guess it's just the Parisian in me that y'know, yet in all honesty I'm really not that picky. Oh well.The name of Three Bees Coffee House is cute and kudos goes to the staff for being bee friendly. It's a fun spot with constant foot traffic, but that's where it ends. The menu is limited - not even a simple breakfast croissant :( Eh, at least there's coffee. So I peruse the menu and really see nothing exciting but I need something to wake up my insect brain, as suddenly there's three humans standing behind me as I decide. I quickly scan the fridge and choose an Empanada. I quickly peek at the small selection of pastries and choose the lone Chocolate Croissant. French Roast coffee my drink of choice. I'm fading... I immediately notice my Empanada being popped into the microwave. Hmm. I mean wouldn't it be world's better if a toaster oven or air fryer was used? Or if using a micro how about using that reflective thingie that keeps the crust crisp. Am I making sense? Or am I speaking in bee language?In the end, I wouldn't make an effort to fly here. It's nothing more than a standard coffee shop with nada much on the menu. There is a 20% off check-in offer that I was too sad to redeem. Three Bees Coffee House wasn't exactly bad, just didn't live up to my queen bee standard. I do wish them luck, but this honey bee will be getting his pollen elsewhere.
Jessica H.
Three bees coffee is so sweet; it is a very cosy coffee shop. It's very lovely and has been open for many years. The owner makes an incredible cup of coffee that can't be beat.The caramel macchiato is the best I've ever had, that I usually end up going with this now. I still love their lattes too. The milk foam is insane in all of their espresso-based drinks. It is delicious. Such height of foam, standing tall! Their coffee is strong and subtly sweet, it's a really good balance. They have also started up a loyalty program with Five stars which is neat. Bagel with cream cheese is no frills and delicious- toasted bagel with a slice of cream cheese in a rectangular block shape. It's good. Bagels are chewy and they sell out rather quickly.
This is a cute coffee shop with friendly staff. Had a latte and caramel macchiato and both tasted great. My favorite was the bangle with cream cheese and the coffee cake that I had on two separate occasions. Will be back when I am in the area next time.
Don't forget to check in on Yelp to get 20% off when you spend $5.00 or more. ( We forgot to check in. We saw the deal after we left the cafe) This cute little mom and pop coffee shop is located right in the heart of downtown San Mateo. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There are metered parking spots right outside of this establishment. There's also a parking garage close by. We were greeted by the friendly owner upon entering the cafe. We ordered the caramel macchiato and the chai tea with almond milk. The caramel macchiato is flavorful and it wasn't too sweet, which we really liked. The chai tea with almond milk was so sweet that we couldn't taste the chai. It was like drinking hot almond milk. The was the worst chai tea that we ever had. We were disappointed with this beverage. This cafe had a great variety of baked goods for sale. The Turkish delights, banana bread, and the lemon bread looked really good. We'll be back to try their other beverages and baked goods.
We came here for an affogato. It was good yet the ice cream was frozen and not so fresh. The Couple who own the place were super cute!
I want to support local coffee houses but my latte was so bad I ended up throwing it away. It was extremely bitter and tasted like old espresso grounds. It's a shame because I really wanted to like this place too. 3 stars because I'm being generous, but I won't be back.
best lavender oat milk latte in the bay area. lovely little spot with great service. rafat is the best :)
The forgot to put espresso in my latte with soy milk, literally drinking hot soy milk. And the drip coffee was mediocre, very light.
Great tasting coffee and the owner is a nice guy. They pay attention to what they make and take pride in it. Not like other big name stores with "baristas". Support the local guys.
Had a great raisin bagel and ice mocha coffee. Really enjoyed both! Staff was friendly and kiosk made it awesome to take my time and browse the menu with pictures of the menu
This is one of my favorite cafes in the Bay Area for a god coffee and a coffee cake. I have been a regular here until I had to move out of San Mateo. It's been the perfect early morning coffee after run for me, honestly a motivation to get out for a run. The owner is very friendly and I love hanging out in their small patio seating.
Skip Peet's and Philz - you must show this spot some love. Such a cozy and lovely coffee shop. They have a lot of yummy pastries, cookies and sandwiches to choose from along with a delicious espresso. The look and feel of this shop is very homey. You can find several folks working here, reading and overall enjoying their cup of joe. It's quiet but with a touch of pleasant jams. Looks like a neighborhood favorite. It's extremely close to Caltrain and in the heart of downtown. Kind customer service and lots of gift ideas! (Holidays)
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Hate to leave a bad review, as the employees were super nice. But the coffee just isn't good. (I got mine to-go, and didn't try it until I was home, so I couldn't bring this up to the barista)Vanilla latte was very weak, watered down with absolutely no flavor. I don't even think they put in the vanilla. And the coffee they use must be so weak to taste practically like water. Pretty disappointed...
Perfectly reasonable espresso drinks that were made reasonably priced with the Yelp check-in deal. I came here because I was grabbing breakfast nearby and wanted a coffee too...similarly, I'd be back if I was in the area and looking for a caffeine fix, but wouldn't go out of my way to check it out.
Visited the store on 12/08/2021, late afternoon, and the store was a dirty mess, out of many things, and the worst part was the manager behind the counter who screamed at me twice. Once when I was about to walk out for no decaf available. He convinced me with a decaf espresso to stay. Then a little later he screamed at me and my friend to get out due to after closing a few minutes. And when I say scream, I mean the man was a complete maniac to the point I felt threatened. Nothing we did deserved that kind of treatment. I'll never come back. Just an awful experience.
"There are some movies that I would like to forget, for the rest of my life. But even those movies teach me things..." - Antonio BanderasI admit the name seduced this honey bee. Three Bees Coffee House located on 3rd in San Mateo. Maybe it's just the Antonio "Nasonex Bee Commercial" Banderas in me? My expectations were somewhat high buzzing in. However, this honey bee was not impressed. Hey at least I tried. Umm.First, I'm not sure why I expected so much more or at the very least a better menu, but in fairness it's okay if you're up for fridged "hot foods" heated up via micro, or a handful of pastries sitting under a glass. I guess it's just the Parisian in me that y'know, yet in all honesty I'm really not that picky. Oh well.The name of Three Bees Coffee House is cute and kudos goes to the staff for being bee friendly. It's a fun spot with constant foot traffic, but that's where it ends. The menu is limited - not even a simple breakfast croissant :( Eh, at least there's coffee. So I peruse the menu and really see nothing exciting but I need something to wake up my insect brain, as suddenly there's three humans standing behind me as I decide. I quickly scan the fridge and choose an Empanada. I quickly peek at the small selection of pastries and choose the lone Chocolate Croissant. French Roast coffee my drink of choice. I'm fading... I immediately notice my Empanada being popped into the microwave. Hmm. I mean wouldn't it be world's better if a toaster oven or air fryer was used? Or if using a micro how about using that reflective thingie that keeps the crust crisp. Am I making sense? Or am I speaking in bee language?In the end, I wouldn't make an effort to fly here. It's nothing more than a standard coffee shop with nada much on the menu. There is a 20% off check-in offer that I was too sad to redeem. Three Bees Coffee House wasn't exactly bad, just didn't live up to my queen bee standard. I do wish them luck, but this honey bee will be getting his pollen elsewhere.
Three bees coffee is so sweet; it is a very cosy coffee shop. It's very lovely and has been open for many years. The owner makes an incredible cup of coffee that can't be beat.The caramel macchiato is the best I've ever had, that I usually end up going with this now. I still love their lattes too. The milk foam is insane in all of their espresso-based drinks. It is delicious. Such height of foam, standing tall! Their coffee is strong and subtly sweet, it's a really good balance. They have also started up a loyalty program with Five stars which is neat. Bagel with cream cheese is no frills and delicious- toasted bagel with a slice of cream cheese in a rectangular block shape. It's good. Bagels are chewy and they sell out rather quickly.