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Coupa Café
Café, Latin American Restaurant, and Coffee Shop$$$$
University South, Palo Alto
Ranked #3 for cafés in Palo Alto
Go here. Experience the espresso drinks. It's worth it.
"Try the Tiger Spice Chai or one of the spicy hot chocolates."(13 Tips)
"Accepts bitcoin, but I think the exchange rate is pretty bad"(9 Tips)
"Spicy mocha & pastries were a delight."(9 Tips)
"The spicy hot chocolate is a very nice experience!"(6 Tips)
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Jessica PuglieseJune 7, 2018I’m obsessed with this place. The English muffin breakfast sandwich is AMAZING, as are the omelettes. They also have a killer pastry selection. The coffee is also good.- The Taste SheriffApril 30, 2016Great South American cafe in which you can enjoy some down time while working/reading. Great beverages and desserts. Try the oatmeal cookie.
Good place to work in Palo Alto. Good coffee and food, fast Wi-Fi, some outlets, and outdoor seating for when the weather's nice. Added plus, you can order from your table with the Downtown app.
I love the tiger-spiced chai made with almond milk. If you're into decadent, try the firecracker truffle. Be sure to keep your ears open for some hot startup gossip. Lots of startups start up here.
Get the Tiger Spice chai. Make it a large. No, make it an XXXXX-large. One of the best chai teas in the Bay Area, period.
Review BotMarch 4, 2020Great coffee in the middle of Palo Alto close to historic 165 University Ave. But the Coupa Cafe itself has iconic status in Silicon Valley so it’s no surprise that it’s full of coding or pitching
Meghana DharJanuary 29, 2013Hands down my new favorite cafe. Love listening in to the high-powered conversations around me as I sip a tiger spice latte (a must try!) and work. Highly recommend (if you can manage a seat)
T ZNovember 29, 2015pumpkin spice latte is solid here but not too sweet. I like the tiger chai more.
Andrea CampiNovember 5, 2016If you don't know this place you must be new in town, so welcome. Everything is good and you'll be in good company--startup lives happen here.
Ashley YueAugust 28, 2014Elephant chai latte (vanilla flavoured) is a personal favourite. It's packed and noisy but if you're okay with that it's a great cafe to get some work done!
Liza POctober 18, 2015Coupa is an institution in Palo Alto! The coffee is ok at best, but a very good space to work or meet for a chat.
Kat 🐱June 6, 2016Get the Breakfast Bowl (yogurt, granola, fruit) if you are looking for something healthy.
Josie XiaoJune 30, 2014Decent coffee and pastry. The yogurt cup with granola and fruits have way too much granola and too little yogurt. Do grab a window seat or outdoor table, it's overall a good coffee experience
LibertyJuly 29, 2012Wonderful absolutely South American coffee & enough to eat that it really is a café. Not always the vibe for an office/coffee shop & electrical outlets aren't plentiful. But do go! For the coffee.
their green tea is fragrant, comes in a nice tea pot, and can always refill hot water. reminder that they only provide wifi on weekdays
Erkan SakaNovember 17, 2018My nice stop in town to have coffee and work or socialize with friends...- Patrycja TempskaFebruary 5, 2013Amazing atmosphere, food and coffee! Julio is preparing the best chai I've ever tried:))))) highly reccommended!
Philip CortesJuly 1, 2011Meeteor Networking Tip: the side tables inside have plugs, and the tables near the back have the least amount of noise if you're meeting with somebody. There's also free water at the end of the bar!
Amanda Van WestNovember 3, 2011You know what's even better than their delicious hot chocolate? Enjoying it while listening to new music and reading reviews
Fun and crowded food/coffee place to work and have meetings or just relax and enjoy some coffee.- Regan HendersonJanuary 13, 2015Tiger spice latte was fantastic! Ordered the breakfast BLT on croissant and that's was great as well.
The staff here is so nice. Free wifi and delicious pasta. Good environment to get some work done. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- Mariianne CraryFebruary 28, 2015Outside seating in any weather, pitches everywhere, good place to follow the trends in Silicon Valley. Very crowded.
Michael ClarkeJuly 4, 2012Their tiger spiced chai is delicious. One of the best chai lattes I've had.
Jiang Yan XuOctober 9, 2014The beef arepas are so delicious! Lots of students hanging out and studying here
Cold brew here is divine. And Downtown app is fun, use it to skip the line.- Review BotMarch 4, 2020startup founders almost any time during the day. For its status and location prices are still fair.
Finally someone also thought that ordering from an app is convenient. Good luck, Downtown guys!
FrancesAugust 10, 2014Hype is clearly for coffee. This based on food, not amazing here and small portions. Blt panini was ok. Rosemary pesto chicken was very dry and no frills. Mostly crepe wrapper. Ill pass next time.
MerrySeptember 13, 2013The Flamingo decaf sugar free chai is AMAZING. Probably the best chai I've ever had.
- Maarten den BraberOctober 16, 2013Get the burger - it's delicious! And you can pay in Bitcoin too :-)
Great coffee, great atmosphere, excellent wifi (M-F) but don't forget the food, it's great too!
David CalhounApril 1, 2014Cool atmosphere, but has been way too crowded the last few times I was there. Students and Silicon Valley sycophants flock here.
KJanuary 20, 2019Coffee is always burnt, I don't know why I keep coming here. Probably because they're nice study nooks in the far back.
They are excellent in making specialty foods like shrimp quesadilla and nutella crepe... But fail at making scramble eggs...- Try the Tiger Spice Chai or one of the spicy hot chocolates. Arepas are delicious.
Charlotte LilleyNovember 20, 2012Get an almond milk hot chocolate for a cozy treat or delicious dessert.
Jon PierceNovember 28, 2012The tiger spiced chai is tasty but super sweet. Probably more accurately classified as a dessert!
Delicious coffee, along with unusual and intriguing chocolates. Good arepas and other nice baked goods. Read more
Try the Beverly Hills chopped salad, with dressing on the side or on top. You can't go wrong, man.
Great cold-brewed coffee. Not too bitter, not too weak.
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Located in a 1930’s historical building in Palo Alto, Coupa Cafe offers a warm and cozy environment to enjoy its exquisite single estate, certified organic & fair trade coffee from Venezuela.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(650) 322-6872
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"The vibe is REAL 😻 I got the “One & One”, a cup of coffee and a macchiato. Great way to try two drinks and beans."
JH H-D - 5.8
"I loooooove the chai latte here and the food is great!"
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