Academic Coffee

D.M.B

2 years ago

Academic Coffee serves a solid flat white that’s sure to satisfy. It delivers a well-balanced and flavorful experience. The espresso is smooth, and the milk is steamed to the right consistency, making for a pleasant drink. The atmosphere at Academic Coffee is inviting, perfect for studying or meeting up with friends. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit for a reliably good coffee experience.

Crystal Wang

4 months ago

Pandan cold brew was so fragrant and refreshing—perfect way to freshen up as someone who isn’t a morning person. Was my motivation to get up in the morning, had a nice walk of a few blocks and it didn’t disappoint, so good :)

Eddy G

year ago

Academic is a nice little coffee shop. The staff is really chill and friendly. They have some fun food options, with unique pastries and donuts. And of course, the lattes are good too. If you find yourself in downtown San Jose, definitely swing by and grab a donut and some coffee.

Khang Kayla Vuong

year ago

Best banana cream matcha I’ve ever had!!! Academic Coffee totally nailed it! Conveniently located at the corner Second and William St, Academic has a cute and spacious outdoor patio with parasols providing shades and many plants surrounding it! Street parkings are easy to find especially on the William St side :) One step inside and you’ll feel welcomed! Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting to the space, making it appear larger! Lovely art on the ceilings and night wall arts on the walls! There was a line when I came in but it moved quickly. The staff smiled nicely and quickly took my order. I sat down and my seat was not even warmed up yet when I heard they called out my name. OMG the drinks totally blew my mind!! I ordered banana cream matcha and double cream melon matcha! Both tasted heavenly!!! They’re super smooth, right amount of sweetness and I can still taste both the matcha and banana/melon cream! I have tasted many banana matcha drinks at many locations before but this has to be the top of my list so far! Great job, Academic Coffee!! I have my little pup with me and the staff are super friendly toward him as well. Thank you for the hospitality. Ambience, service and quality! Academic Coffee nailed it!

Sydney Lim

5 months ago

Place was packed and had to wait in line for a bit but the line moved fast anyway so I didn’t mind. Ordered the banana matcha latte (?) and it was great! Would definitely come back. Parked across the street and almost got towed so be careful.

Amanda Le

3 months ago

I didn’t know they have 3 different flavors of canned latte and wanted to grab some to bring to work, I got the piloncillo latte and pandan latte at the quaint coffee shop! They have their vanilla canned latte as the third option.

Toni Thompson

9 months ago

Great eclectic coffee shop with chairs and love seats along window and a high top work table facing out to the street. The accessible height table looks out to the street and can be moved The comprises are displayed and the coffee and treat menu is posted in plastic stand for no contact. White background with readable black letters. They close at 4 and I arrived at 3 to find all the sweets already taken home by others. My green tea is delicious with green tea leave in a high quality bag Great service at accessible height counter for order and pick up. Outdoor wooden benches and chairs with wooden side tables under shade and stalls roofed are. Gender free accessible restroom requires a code Subtle background music. Great lighting to work but not too bright

Vivian Anne

6 months ago

I visited Academic on a Saturday morning around 9 AM. There was a line but it moved quickly. There is a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating and they are dog friendly. I had the matcha banana latte and loved it. I could definitely taste the matcha - it seemed like a high quality matcha powder and was not bitter. The banana cream tasted so good! It tasted like it was made with real bananas and not extract. I would definitely come back for the matcha banana latte and to try their other matcha drinks.

Ronie Vega

5 months ago

A banana flavor that does not rely on imitation banana is surprisingly hard to find. Good thing Academic Coffee knows what's up. The iced latte with banana cold foam was such a great cup, and the pastries were incredible. I highly recommend the buttermilk donut which was somehow crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Overall, it's a great shop with great banana drinks and outstanding baked goods. Can't wait to go back and try some new things!

Ann Pham

month ago

Welcome to my favorite matcha spot in San Jose! Their banana matcha is hands down my favorite drink here, and it’s the one I always recommend. The banana flavor is perfectly balanced with the matcha, making it creamy, refreshing, and not overly sweet. I also tried the guava matcha, but it didn’t stand out as much, so I’d definitely stick with the banana matcha. They also have a great selection of breakfast pastries that pair perfectly with your drink, plus free wifi if you want to work or study. The store is a bit small but cozy and super cute. Just be prepared for a line on weekends, it may get busy, but it’s absolutely worth the wait!