Peet's Coffee

Sunday order, this place smells like heaven.
Service is amazing, all the crew is smiling and seems to have fun. Drinks come out hot (or cold if you ordered it that way) and fast.
Pastries are fresh so 100% satisfied!

$9.75 for a small and large cappuccino. But no restroom! "You can go to Safeway"

15 min wait

Stick with the drip coffee.

I've been a customer here for 8 years. They have never understood the difference between a latte and a cappuccino. If you order a cappuccino, you will receive a very milky latte, really just hot milk with a splash of espresso. You can order it "dry" or add two extra shots, but you will receive hot milk with only a bit of added espresso essence.

After 8 years, I can only conclude that it is a training issue, that the baristas have never been trained properly about espresso drinks. These days the focus is on sugary iced coffee drinks, and traditional espresso and cappuccino has disappeared from what was a great Peet's.

I used to love Peet's... but today's order almost made me get sick. It was awful. I ordered a honey oat iced latte which tasted so bitter, no honey flavor at all. I know it isn't supposed to be overly sweet but it tasted so bitter, unsweet and reminded me of play dough. I also made the grave mistake of ordering the vegan plant based breakfast sandwich. I took one bite and could barely chew it, so salty and gross tasting. The last thing I ordered was the feta and spinach egg bite and this was ridiculously salty as well. 20 bucks down the drain... not sure what has happened to Peet's but I don't think I'll be ordering breakfast or coffee for that matter from here for a while! Horrible experience. Everything tasted so processed, salty, and terrible!

We arrived early to my son's lacrosse game against the Davis Blue Devils so we found Peet's nearby at the Marketplace to grab a drink. It was rather quiet inside and service was okay. No smiles. The workers were just chatting amongst themselves as I placed my order for an iced white chocolate mocha. Before we left, I asked if there was a restroom I could use. Apparently they do not offer one for their customers. They suggested I walk over to Safeway or Petco to use their bathrooms.

I love Peet's Coffee! And today is a perfect example as to why. Greeted by a great big smile from Jake at the cash register. Such a nice guy. Makes eye contact and even though it is busy...talks to you like you are a real person :-). As a matter of fact, Jake and the other two Baristas were just so friendly, patient and pleasant. Bennett helping Jake out with all the peeps... and there was a line! And Joe working the machines! There are two Peet's coffee shops in Davis. This one in the marketplace at the west end of Davis. And the one in downtown Davis. To me there is a big difference between the two locations. This one is clean and has a nice patio and all the Baristas seem to be happy :-). For some reason the downtown location just seems dirty and dark to me. With a lot of weird people :-). And always so crazy busy which makes sense because it is downtown.

Anyway this is just a short and sweet review and a shout out to the three guys rocking it today at the marketplace Peet's! People notice when Baristas are special and you guys are special! Thank you for that!

Ps... The lattes are why I come ... LOL... love them wayyyy more than Starbucks!!!

Right on the corner as you enter the shopping plaza, it's hard to miss this Peet's location. Plus, the festive pig statues out front also catch your eye. If it's a lovely day outside, take advantage of the plentiful outdoor seating. Otherwise, hope there's a space inside, which is unlikely as finals approach! The whole area feels more spacious when Noah's bagels is open. Parking is pretty much guaranteed since it's such a large lot to accommodate all the shops.

As today was a very cold day and also the beginning of December, I went with one of their holiday specials: the dark chocolate orange mocha. The chocolate flavor was rich and dark, but not too dark, with just the faintest hint of orange - I wish there had been more. The whipped cream on top was thick and creamy. I'd recommend ordering your drink in one of their "for here," real mugs if you're going to sit for a bit.

Holiday drinks are listed on the far right of the menu wall, near where you pick up your drinks, which makes it really hard to find. Options include pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha, eggnog, and a holiday spice latte.

I was helped by two very nice baristas who gave me plenty of time to decide what I wanted to order.

They have milk substitutions, for those interested in non-dairy options.

Overall, Peet's makes great, dependable coffee drinks, with a few distinct drink options that are different from Starbucks (for example, drinks with coconut or orange flavor), but this location is hit or miss as far as seating and the lack of a public restroom is unfortunate.

I came on National Coffee Day (September 29th) to enjoy 25% off beans and a free drip coffee. I usually buy Peet's Brazilian varieties at Nugget, but since this outpost did not stock any Brazilian beans I went with the cashier's recommendation: Cafe Domingo, another medium roast coffee. She ground it fresh in store and it smells heavenly! I didn't order any food items, but the case held plenty of tempting treats. I enjoyed my drip coffee, the limited edition Vine & Walnut blend. Though medium roast, it was bold in flavor! The cashier was helpful and kind.

The space is a little cramped and gloomy inside, but I found a corner to work in while I finished my coffee. Plenty of outlets and their free wifi is nice and speedy. Bonus points for their awesome soundtrack! 1960s Jamaican rocksteady and American soul music?! Yes please!

They have done a fantastic job during the pandemic. I use their app to order ahead - usually ground beans, Havana cappuccino, bacon and cheese brioche sandwiches. So good and always ready in the mobile order counter when it says it will be ready. I just swam in and pick up and I am home before I know it! Thank you Peets! So appreciate you!

The food is okay and drinks are fine, it's what to expect from a chain. The employees here mostly amazing and everyone is really nice! The store is nice as well and has lots of charging stations so it's perfect for those who need to study. My main issue with the store is the manager. She seems like a nice individual but I am disheartened by her immaturity and lack of professionalism. I don't like the way she acts toward her employees and I hope they can find a better way of managing in a professional manner.