Best local coffees, as told by a high school coffee lover
Drop-in reviews of some of the most popular local coffee shops
Photo by Katie Snell
Starbucks Coffee – 20620 W Homestead Rd, Unit 3251 Cupertino CA 95014
Order: Tall (small) cappuccino – $3.69
Star rating: 3.5/5
If you’re looking for a quick coffee fix, Starbucks is fast, easy and delicious.
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Peet’s Coffee and Tea – 22350 Homestead Rd, Cupertino CA 95014
Order: Small latte – $3.75
Star rating: 4/5
Peet’s offers quick and polite customer service, along with refreshing beverages.

Philz Coffee – 19439 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Small Philtered Soul – $4
Star rating: 4.5/5
Philz was my favorite shop because of the fun atmosphere and the fantastic coffee.
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Chromatic Coffee – 5237 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95051
Order: Small dark coconut latte -$5.50
Star rating: 3.5/5
This was my first time at Chromatic Coffee, and it didn’t disappoint! The hipster atmosphere and awesome foam art made the experience enjoyable.
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Coffee Society – 21265 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 202 Cupertino CA 95014
Order: 12oz caffe latte – $3.25
Star rating: 3.5/5
Coffee Society was an easy stop with quick service. The coffee was tasty and the comfortable couches in the back were a prime spot to do homework.