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CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara

6.1
(83 reviews)
CAFFE:iN - Santa Clara

This is a popular, small boba tea shop known for its high-quality drinks and flavorful snacks, particularly popcorn chicken and creme brulee toast. Customers frequently praise the friendly and efficient customer service, highlighting specific staff members by name. The atmosphere is lively and student-oriented, often busy but welcoming, with some comments on the noise level and limited seating. The store stays open late, making it a favored spot for late-night snacks and drinks.

Customization Options

🧊Ice Level
🍯Sweetness
Caffeine-Free Options

Most Popular Items

Popcorn Chicken
"I wasn't expecting the popcorn chicken to be so good. The Santa Clara students all come here to hang out, grab a boba, but damnnnnnn the popcorn chicken had the perfect amount of salt, flavor and crunch. I would come back just for that!"
Creme Brulee Toast
"Omg you have to try their creme brulee toast! One of the best dessert piece I've tried. Their matcha iced cream milk green tea is also super good!"
Fruit Smoothies
"The fruit smoothies at this location are always great to have. Their snacks and rice dishes such as the curry chicken and popcorn chicken are also quite tasty."

Additional Insights

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Environment

Small and cozy with a student-friendly vibe; can be noisy with loud music, limited seating, and sometimes crowded due to proximity to a school. Offers a few tables and a bar counter.

Cleanliness

The store is noted to be very clean and well-maintained.

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Unique Elements

The shop offers late-night hours, self-order kiosks, generous drink portions, and a combination of authentic Asian snacks and desserts alongside boba tea. They also provide Wi-Fi and parking directly in front.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, fast, and attentive with multiple mentions of specific staff members like Stephanie, Leo, and the owner Ben being accommodating and hardworking.

Store Information

Address
2421 The Alameda #101, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hours
Monday 11
Tuesday 11
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great tea selection

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Amenities

Restroom

Accepted Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments