Philz Coffee

Philz

my new favourite coffee shop. 

Philz is a special kind of coffee shop because they dont make espresso drinks, only single cup drip coffee. 

The catch is that there are different roasts and different styles of milk (creamy to foamy or plain)

It's delicious. 

It's also a little more expensive than other coffee shops so it's definitely a treat. 

I first heard of it from Arielle but I wasnt convinced. Really? a single cup drip coffee? how different can you make single drip coffee? 

Many Menlo- Parkians/ Palo Alto-ians/Stanford students all showed an interest in this coffee shop and I just could not be bothered. I loved Peets coffee and had settled there.

Finally I decided "why not?". Corrie took me for my first time. 

I dont know what I had but it was delicious. 

The environment is also very hipster. It's actually the epitome of hipster. All your senses tell you that you MUST instagram that cup of coffee or you will be judged. 

Youre  served by a very, hipster/hippie/chill/ free spirited barista who takes your order and starts making it right away. You pay afterwards at the cashier at the end of the line. The staff are very friendly and can carry on good conversations. 

The Palo Alto chain (yes! It's a chain!) is pretty big. There are a lot of comfortable leather couches spread out and a few tables too. However, it's ALWAYS crowded.  Also, it must be a rule to only use a macbook pro because that is the only laptop I have ever seen there.

Philz has a very chill, very relaxing vibe. Everyone is there to drink good coffee and be productive. A few people might be having a coffee date, but mostly from what I've witnessed, most people are there to work. 

One day, I took a lunch break and went to Philz. I felt adventurous and tried the Mint Mojito Iced Mocha. It changed my life. 

and thats one thing about Philz. You have to go in with a sense of wonder, some curiosity, and of course adventure. You never really know what you're going to get. There is such a variety of coffee that you dont want to hold back and settle for an everyday drink. Step out and try something new.

On a hot day, skip that frappuccino and opt for a Mint Mojito Iced Mocha. It will change your life.

Anyways, it's great coffee. I highly recommend it. I also highly recommend you taking me there. I could take you too.