CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara

2421 The Alameda #101, Santa Clara
(408) 800-0081

Recent Reviews

Cloud L.

Cozy and modern small place. Love their name sign on the wall. Drink was okay. The toast is yummy and fairly cheap ($12.50). Nice staffs.

Annabelle R.

Tried the crème brulee toast, and it was really good with a smooth and tasty layer of custard on top. The strawberry fever toast reminded me of a fancy strawberry shortcake, though the toast was a bit tough and thick, had to use a knife to make it easier to eat. Swapped the standard ice cream flavor for chocolate since I saw it as an option on the self order kiosk, and it was awesome. The popcorn chicken was yummy. The "mild spicy" was spicier than I expected (it's unclear whether "little spicy" is more or less spicy than the mild). The fruitiness in the strawberry smoothie was strong. 75% sweetness was too sweet for me, and the smoothies are not milk based so it was just really sugary and tart, but still good. It took about 5-8 minutes for the drinks and 15 minutes or so for the food. Ordering off the kiosk in the front was easy, and staff was available behind the counter ready to help as well. The place is small. Arriving around 7:30, we found seating, but after 8pm on a Saturday, it definitely got crowded. We had no problem finding parking right in front of the entrance. A pleasant experience overall. Cool spot for light snacks, dessert, and tea.

Alexis M.

While in the area, I made a spontaneous stop for snacks and was especially drawn to the crème brûlée toast, which sounded delicious. We also opted for the curry fish balls after browsing the menu. Both items lived up to our expectations in terms of flavor, although I was surprised that the fish balls tasted a little like tom yum soup and was pretty spicy! The atmosphere was calm during our visit, with only a few other customers inside. The staff efficiently handled our orders. I'd recommend giving it a try.

Cynthia G.

The chicken curry rice plate is what dreams are made of! It's slow cooked and the meat is super tender. The consistency of the curry is on the watery side but the tenderness and high quality cuts of meat crown it as some of the best and most affordable Malaysian food around. When I come back I will be trying the ramly burger, which you can find iterations of all over Malaysia--an unofficial official food of the country. We also tried the creme brûlée toast and popcorn chicken which were both amazing. This was a cafe focused on the quality of their food more than ambience and yet it was still very clean with ample space to sit and chat. No rushed vibe! I would definitely bring my family here.

Paula Burkley-Ibonie

Super friendly, my go to place at least once a week for their yummy, spicy popcorn chicken . I put it in our salad and call it dinner .Love this place ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katsluv 2.

Delicious and flavorful! I love the winter melon tea and it's hard to find a shop that sells it much less one that has the perfect amount of flavor and sweetness. Shake shake fries are to die for! You can customize how much white pepper and red powder (paprika + other mix). I liked the thinner ones more than the thick cut ones tho.

Maneet G.

Sometimes you just have those late night cravings for something sweet. My husband wanted crepes, so we saw this fairly new place in Santa Clara that opens late and has crepes! Score! It was fairly easy to find the place and it was busy at 8pm. It seems like a lot of students come here for snacks and bobas. We ordered the banana crepe with vanilla ice cream! It came out in a few minutes and was piping hot! There was a generous amount of bananas and Nutella along with creamy ice cream. It was quite tasty and we would definitely come back. We found it a little tricky to eat the crepe in the box. A plate would have been much easier- especially when using a knife inside the box. We will be coming back! I really want to try the popcorn chicken

Martin I.

We first came here to satisfy a late night snack craving, and we were glad to see that they served both sweet and savory snacks in addition to drinks. We really liked the ramly burger, fries, fried chicken, and milk teas. What sets this place apart is their customer service: the people who work here are very friendly and accomodating and it doesn't feel like they are hurrying you along to get to the next customer even when the place gets busy.

Sandy Y.

Cute little shop. I came on a weekday as I was craving for some popcorn chicken. I ordered that and curry fish balls. Both were made to order. I felt they were mediocre. I ordered the chicken in spicy and it was bland. The fish balls felt like they were the packaged frozen kind you buy at the store, doused in curry. I thought the food was just okay. I'll probably come back to try the drinks though.

Sean Peng

Green thai milk tea was great, recommend giving it a

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Audrey H.

Great ambiance, good, and service! Friendly people and I felt very welcomed to be here. The strawberry crepe we had was amazing and very stuffed with toppings. The popcorn chicken was crisp and yummy. I would definitely come here again! It's a great hangout spot for young people ((:

Jon T.

Came here to grab some dessert with some friends and overall it was a positive experience. The place was packed and it's a bit small so finding seating could be difficult as it was for us. We tried the creme brulee toast and the strawberry banana crepe. Both items were pretty good and the prices are fair. The only con was the wait was VERY long, but aside from that it was pretty good. I would come back again

Patty G.

I got their strawberry toast and it was definitely bigger than I expected. It's delicious and I highly recommend! The ambiance is vibey and the price is reasonable. The service was slightly slow, but it was worth the wait.

EmCee M.

Cafe:in's drink and food menu + seating space + friendly staff is what keeps my big family coming back to this place.

Gilianne N.

It's a cute tea place close to downtown San Jose with many food options which is a plus. You can order from kiosk or from the barista if it's not too busy. I only tried their milk tea and nothing from the food menu since I was looking for a light meal option. I would only suggest to offer on the menu decaffeinated teas that do not have dairy options. Their food menu looks good and looking forward to try it soon

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