The other day I was jogging in downtown San Jose (close to where I live) and noticed a new coffee shop called Philz Coffee on Paseo de San Antonio. I’d never been to a Philz (there are a few around the Bay Area) but I had this feeling that this place was going to serve up some good coffee. Yesterday I went in there and when I overheard Nick (the Barista) telling another customer that he’d make her something she loved, I knew I’d fallen in love. OK, not with Nick, but with the coffee! The great thing, is that they don’t have espresso machines – every cup is customized per person. I’m definitely not against espresso machines, but there’s something to say for just coffee, being great.
At Philz they make it with the cream and sugar depending on how you like it. I was curious about how they make the cream frothy and Nick wouldn’t tell me how they do it. I just know they don’t steam the milk or have a frother. I loved that fact that they don’t share their secrets! Anyway, I had the Tesora Blend, and it was unbelievable. Trust me on this. I’m a Peet’s fan, but there was no comparison. Needless to say, I’ve found my home for coffee in San Jose. I’ll be baaack.
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