Crafting coffee experiences that awaken your senses.
Moonwake Coffee Roasters, nestled in San Jose, is more than just a coffee shop; it's a community hub for coffee enthusiasts. Known for its unique blends and exceptional quality, each cup is a carefully crafted experience. Customers rave about the knowledgeable staff who are eager to share insights on the roasting process and highlight the specialty beans used. The modern, plant-filled ambiance paired with stellar offerings such as the sesame banana toast and signature orange cardamom latte make it an inviting space to relax, work, or catch up with friends. With a perfect 5-star rating, Moonwake is a local gem that prioritizes both flavor and customer experience.
1412 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, USA
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In-house roasting of high-quality, unique beans for balanced, clean-tasting coffee with expert guidance.
Custom hot and iced pour-overs made to order, with options to taste daily selections at the counter.
Artisanal lattes like orange cardamom, served with sparkling water and wooden trays for an elevated experience.
Handcrafted pastries, including sesame banana toast and savory options, perfectly paired with coffee.
Interactive sessions where staff explain roasting processes and bean origins, enhancing customer knowledge.
Bright, modern seating with large windows and plants, ideal for working, meetings, or relaxing with friends.
Overall rating
Xun Gong
I’m a big fan of the interior design and how they present each drink. I particularly love their SONG TEA from San Francisco, which is a Chinese tea brand. They make it iced and incredibly clear, with a beautiful color. My friend ordered a matcha latte, and he said it was equally great. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon with friends or work in peace with your headphones on.
Sarah M
The coffee shop is next level! The staff are super knowledgeable about the offerings and walked through the roasting process and unique beans they aquire and blends they make. I could not resist the final package of finca lord voldomort! They seem to know their crowd well. We arrived early, around 7:30am, and had a short wait, but by the time we left the like was well out the door! This is a busy spot! The food, particularly the sesame banana toast was incredible! Perfectly prepared and caramelized, an excellent combination of flavors. Coffee is pricey!
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I really like the atmosphere of this café — it’s unique and pleasant. I enjoy their espresso, and I often come here because they pay attention to presentation and details. The espresso is served with sparkling water to cleanse the palate, along with a wooden tray and a spoon, which shows they care about the full espresso experience. However, I did notice once that the presentation was neglected. The espresso was served without a spoon or tray, as if I was expected to hold the espresso in one hand and the water in the other. I asked them to present it the usual way, and they immediately brought the wooden tray and spoon, which I appreciated. I’m just not sure why it wasn’t done correctly from the start. Other than that, this café remains one of my favorites, and I will definitely return — hoping that maintaining presentation and attention to detail stays a consistent standard.
Sammi
Moonwake is such a local gem, and I'm so thrilled they opened in our neighborhood. The owners are so knowledgeable and passionate about coffee roasting and creating the best product. I love their orange cardamom latte and savory pastries. The team is always so friendly and welcoming - it's really a unique sense of community that is hard to find in Silicon Valley coffee shops. The interior is so bright and modern - love working from here and sitting among the plants. Plenty of tables, but seats do fill up fast since it's such a greay place to meet and work. All in all, a fantastic coffee stop.
Coffee Tasting Log
This is one of my favorite specialty coffee roasters/cafes. Their coffee is a bit pricier than others I’ve been to but I think the increase in quality is worth it. Their coffee beans are high quality beans and have been roasted well. They make excellent pour-over coffee both hot and iced pour-overs. The coffees I had there were well balanced in flavor, acidity, sweetness and body. They had a very clean taste profile with high clarity of flavor. If you sit at the counter, they have small carafes where you can taste their daily selection and also watch them make the coffee you’ve ordered. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the coffee they serve. The pastries they sell are also very well made and tasty. The atmosphere of the cafe is also great. It’s a decent sized cafe with plenty of seating, large windows and good lighting, and the decor is modern. If you are someone that enjoys high-end coffee, I would highly recommend Moonwake Coffee Roasters.
