Jiaren Cafe: Coffee, Boba & Events

1171 Homestead Rd #140b, Santa Clara
(408) 780-5199

Recent Reviews

Samantha Rollings

Delicious hot chai latte - nice level of sweet and spice. Other stuff looked good. Very clean, nice staff!Would go back! But there was a yoga class and a painting class and the cafe which seemed like too much going on at once.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

AJ Baxter

Very small but comfy place. In addition to coffees, teas and pastries they also have art classes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas

Did a ceramics class here and ordered some tea. It was a fun experience, great tea, and a very welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jug of Jasmine Green Cheese Tea, Tea Options

sowmya m

Cozy place for hangout. When I went there there were lots of people for some pottery class, that was conducted at the venue. Loved the colorful coffee offerings but they seem a tad overpriced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Charcoal Latte

Andrew T.

There is a kiosk that you order from here. There are some seating as well and the place was pretty clean. The service was pretty friendly. Plenty of parking in the area. I got the red velvet charcoal, milk tea, and the Matcha. Their matcha wasn't bad and their boba was solid. The red velvet charcoal milk tea tasted unique, but I don't think I would get it again personally. However, if you are a red velvet fan, I recommend getting this drink.

Kellin King

Asked me to work a 3 hour "testing" shift for store credit as payment. Reports of other employees being paid far below minimum wage. For the sake of the workers, I'd avoid this place. Sounds like it has some shady management.Edit: You never mentioned a specific hourly rate for the gift card in your message to me. Additionally, it doesn't matter how much the gift card is for, it's still a payment of store credit in exchange for work. I can't see how there's any miscommunication here, it seems as though you simply asked me to do effectively unpaid labor as the "payment" you're offering is not cash or easily convertable into cash. I can't see how you being unable to afford paying for a testing shift is a valid excuse, as why are you doing a testing shift then when there are other viable options for testing a candidate that do not include unpaid labor.

cielo smith

This was my first time getting a drink here and I got the Red Velvet Charcoal Milk Tea. It came out so pretty (I forgot to take a picture ?)! I would most definitely recommend it especially if you like your milk teas rich and flavorful. I will be coming back to try out their other drinks in the future!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Red Velvet Milk Tea

Mace M.

Oh my goodness, I just tried the best drink I've ever had! It was more satisfying than cold water after walking miles in a hot desert. I had the yin-yang boba coffee, and it was amazing!! The perfect balance of tea and coffee. I would 100% recommend this cafe to anybody looking for a fun and friendly spot for drinks!

Cielo S.

This was my first time getting a drink here and I got the Red Velvet Charcoal Milk Tea. It came out so pretty (forgot to take a picture )! I would most definitely recommend it especially if you like your milk teas rich and flavorful. The store was also inviting and a perfect place to chat or work. I will be coming back to try out their other drinks in the future!

Ashwin Viswanathan

Ordered a Gibraltar and the coffee was lukewarm and only half a cup!! At least make the coffee hot if you are not giving a full cup like other places. There are better places and give this one a skip.Edit:Equal parts espresso and equal parts steamed milk does not warran half a cup. Equal parts common sense and equal parts sincerity would be nice to offer on the menu next time. Thx!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Irene Pham

Such lovely vibes here - its my absolute favorite place to come and work. The throwback chill playlist is a vibe. This place really has a community feel - from the community board to the local arts and crafts being sold, its great. It's so heartwarming to see regulars come in with their dog and catch up with the staff. And the art classes! Can't forget those! The Lavender London fog is bomb as well. So perfectly balanced. Jayden is doing such a great job. Huge props to her and hear team - I know its not easy!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tea Options

Akasha Chamberlain

Good drinks and very friendly staff. Yoga studio is nice.

Jessica V.

I had high hopes for this place as it's been on my must try list. I got the Yin Yang milk tea with almond milk. It's a mix of black/oolong tea with double espresso but you can't taste the tea and coffee was meh. Tasted watered down. I would have forgiven the drink but the boba was the ultimate area to know if they're good or bad and sadly it was bad, soft, soggy boba!! And my drink was $8 total! Not worth IMO. I am intrigued by their lattes so I'd probably try their lattes but definitely skip the boba.

Nolan B.

I had a hunch that this place is overhyped, and it is. It's a low tier boba place that looks nice, but the quality isn't there for a high price. It's near the college. Quality feels like powered mix and boba that is mushy. Leaves a big sticky feeling in the mouth. I came in pulling up proof of order in case. Slowly walked up to the counter and got a few glances from workers. One employee at the register chose not to interact. I saw my name, found my drink grabbed it and left. I guess that's the norm. I wouldn't come here ever again. Waste of everything.

Irene P.

Such lovely vibes here - its my absolute favorite place to come and work. The throwback chill playlist is a vibe. This place really has a community feel - from the community board to the local arts and crafts being sold - its great. It's so heartwarming to see regulars come in with their dog and catch up with the staff. And the art classes! Can't forget those! The Lavender London fog is bomb as well. So perfectly balanced. Jayden is doing such a great job. Huge props to her and hear team - I know its not easy!

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