Hints of hazelnut and cocoa mingle with the sweet flavor of simple syrup in the Philtered Soul, a medium roast java drink that's garnered buzz among customers at Philz Coffee. The Cupertino branch of the nationwide chain just opened in December less than three miles from Fountain Park, and already it has locals raving about its coffee. They also praise the mint mojito iced coffee, which forgoes the booze in favor of a sweet, creamy, minty cup of joe.

These are just two of the laundry list of inventive specialty beverages poured at Philz Coffee. Regardless of which one you order—or even if you just opt for a black coffee—baristas craft every cup, one by one, when customers order them. The more than 20 signature blends on the menu don't take very long to make, so you won't have to linger long if you don't want to—though you're more than welcome to sip and sit for a while at Philz Coffee.

Philz Coffee
19439 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 200-4856
www.philzcoffee.com
www.yelp.com/biz/philz-coffee-cupertino-2

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