Robu Coffee

@robu.coffee in Mountain View is viral for a reason 🔥 Their banana pudding in a can is the best we’ve ever had and we’ve had plenty. We finally visited to try their new nitro coffe series and we will absolutely be back. Their nitro matcha is so unique and @d_baylock_ loved their classic nitro cold brew 🙌 Their egg salad sandwich is also super tasty. Definitely visit if you’re ever around Mountain View 😍 #foodie #bayarea #coffee #matcha #bananapudding

Super cute and cosy cafe! Very limited indoor seating, but lots of outdoor seating available — would be nice if the weather is good! The baristas here are super sweet and helpful, very open to questions about the menu and ready to give recommendations. The vienna einspanner matcha latte was really well made. At the time I went, all the hot sandos were unavailable (sold out?) which was a shame, but the egg salad sando was still very good. I will be returning! Note that your order via kiosk and it is card only.

I had the Oat Shakerato as pictured. It was interesting to have the gel squares at the bottom of what is a simple coffee drink. There were no physical oats in the cup. The service was fast and friendly. The location was clean and they have de real outside tables and chairs for seating and only a few tables and chairs inside. They have some pastries and serve some sandwich option. This is a nice place if you are on ECR and passing by. Parking is available underground behind the shop and not available on the street. Simple kiosk ordering is available.

Decent spot for trendy Vietnamese drinks. Big fan of Vietnamese cafés in general, but this one didn’t slap. We tried the signature coconut pandan latte, the lychee matcha fizz, and an espresso tonic. Only the coconut matcha latte was remotely enjoyable, and even that was just fine. With so many cafés now doing the same pandan, matcha, and fizz combos, nothing here really stood out. Side note on parking: The café shares a covered garage on the first floor with the apartment building, but there are no clear signs—I passed the entrance three times before spotting it.

Robu Coffee is a fun café with a variety of drinks and some complementary snacks. The staff is friendly and the vibes are spot-on. Starting with the drinks, Robu has quite the breadth of options, from classic espresso-based drinks to Vietnamese coffee to matcha to specialty lattes. You will probably find something that calls to you. Regarding the quality, they are usually good, though none of them have become a "favorite." The foams could be more strongly-flavored, in particular the pandan and ube. (I'm really happy they offer these flavors, at least, since they aren't common in cafés.) I've only tried one food option, the strawberry sando, and it was enjoyable. The bakery items seem as diverse as the drinks, so they are definitely something I plan to buy. Since they are close to my house, I will probably keep returning to appreciate the menu and to support local businesses.

Tried the Egg Coffee and Banana Pudding Matcha Latte—both unique and delicious. The egg coffee was rich and frothy, while the banana pudding latte was creamy with a fun twist on matcha. Service was friendly. There are both indoor and outdoor seating. Robu stands out for its creative specialty drinks you won’t find at typical coffee shops.

Great coffee, great snacks, overall great coffee shop. Tammy is lovely and super friendly always. Recommend the Vienna Einspanner Latte always!