Starbucks is a national chain of coffee houses. In addition to serving the usual coffee items, Starbucks has created various unique beverages with a coffee twist, like the Frappuccino. This Starbucks location also offers pastries, sandwiches and various cold drinks. Starbucks also sells ground coffee beans of either its own blend or coffees from around the world.
Located in the popular Castro Village shopping center, this Starbucks gets more foot traffic than many. Even mid-afternoon, a half dozen people can be seen sipping the popular Frappucchinos or lattes under the chain's signature green umbrellas on the patio out front. While always a reliable place to secure one's caffeination, this Starbucks location is also a great place to peoplewatch, to see and be seen. It's open late, too.
Donut Express, located in between Flower Cottage and Brother Furniture, is a bakery with a specialty in creating the perfect donut. Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, blueberry, cinnamon, and raspberry. Donut Express also serves hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and scones.
This no-frills branch of the coffee chain opens bright and early on weekdays to caffeinate workers at nearby Eden Medical Center, as well as long-distance commuters. There's plenty of outdoor seating on the balcony over the parking area, and two stuffed armchairs by the window are good for chit-chatting.
This spacious, clean and peaceful locally-owned cafe, located in the 580 Marketplace, is popular with folks in Five Canyons and surrounding areas. Smoothies and Italian sodas are served in many flavors. Cozy leather couches in the back face large windows with a view of landscaping and hills. The community bulletin board is comprehensive, and a magazine rack with titles from Natural Health to Maxim speaks to the diversity of the clientele. Free Wi-Fi and toys and tiny chairs for kids are also available.