Panama Bay Coffee Co.
| Address: | 2115 1st St, Livermore, CA 94550, USA |
| Phone: | +1 925-245-1700 |
| Site: | panamabay.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 5:30AM–7PM 6AM–9PM 6AM–9PM 5:30AM–7PM |
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Karen V Chin
This local popular neighborhood coffeehouse has been here for almost 20 years serving downtown Livermore. Serves made-to-order hot and iced coffees and teas, espressos, breakfast sandwiches (all day), pastries and cookies. Extensive made-to-order Italian soda selection. Sells freshly roasted coffee beans too. Has an inexpensive used books for sale area in the back. Baristas are friendly and they do coffee art with the foam. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Most times of the year Panama Bay leaves the big windows open, which gives you the best of both worlds. Lots of people watching. Con - there are flies, but they add to the cafe vibe. Free wifi. Dog friendly. In the back, one unisex restroom for customers. No diaper changing table. The other unisex restroom is clearly marked for "employees only."
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A Private User
Nice vibe, but on two separate occasions Ive experienced unbelievably awful wifi. Do not plan on doing work that requires even a modest connection. One experiences nice throughput on an initial connect for about 10 seconds. Then comes a slow down to sub-dial-up speeds. Finally, after several minutes of nothing, one is either punted from the access point or one disconnects in anger. Reconnect and the process repeats. This is with about a 70% connection strength.
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Steve G
Best hangout on First Street. Part of a small chain of coffeehouses, but with the vibe of an independent. People working there are friendly and helpful. Decent selection of breakfast pastries, but not much else to eat. Sadly, the brewed coffee is just not that good - rough and thin. All in all, though, this is a great place to sit and read the Sunday paper.
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jason simms
Great guys at this place. Had just driven all over Livermore for 20 min looking for coffee. I am not from here. Was on my way to Fresno and needed my espresso badly. They took pity on me and served me early. Having never been here before was not sure what to expect from the coffee. Was awesome! Thanks for saving my day.
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Tash Hepting
My favorite coffee spot in Livermore. If its an especially rough morning, the "Red Eye" is outstanding. Service is friendly, and there is a good bit of room to hangout if you want. The breakfast bagels are good, as are the fresh-baked pastries (especially the puffed-pastry cinnamon rolls w/ orange icing).
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Noelle Vargas
Wow! There are a lot of good coffee choices to order from. The baristas are friendly. The place is easy to find and parking is good. Price is comparable to the other chains-possibly a little cheaper but not much. He blended, iced and straight coffee is good!! MMMM.....
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John Brice
Best wifi in town. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Casual dressed down atmosphere. Young and old. Lots of nomad workers and also just hanging out. Dog friendly outside. Good for people watching on 1st Street. Food is just ok not a big selection. Good for just a snack.
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Jeremy Bryant
Coffee has really gone downhill here. I still get my favorite drink, and it is okay, but when my wife tries to get just a plain Latte, it really doesnt taste good at all. Weve tried multiple times, and its always the same. This sucks, she used to love this place.
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Chad Bruns
The family atmosphere and great vibe were all i needed to rate the most awesome coffee shop on the planet. The coffee is miles better than peets and starbucks. The staff is courteous and strives to make your experience the best everyday all the time.
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Joe Goldstein
Theres no reason to go to Starbucks when youre in Livermore. Their straight coffee is great, but Ill usually opt for the big, overgrown monstrosities, like the Royal Breeze (blended ice mocha with toffee and hazelnut, iirc).
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Madison E. Martin
Ive only come here on a couple of quick coffee stops but every time theres at least two people ordering that are clearly regulars. Thats a pretty good sign. They have a pretty good selection of teas, coffees, and treats.
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Michael Goldsby
My favorite coffee shop, and not just because Ive been around to see it go from Panama Bay to Panama Red and back. Great crew, great coffee and a great spot. (Although I do miss the old coffee mug waterfall in back.)
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Jason Chow
The staff is all very personal and attentive, they often add the personal touch with latte art. Coffee is pretty good and the atmosphere is relaxed. Arguably the best coffee house in the downtown Livermore area.
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Gavin Henry
Great staff! I come here every morning to get a drink for my commute. I like bringing my kids here on the weekends. The teas are amazing, great for a cold day. Come in and try em out.
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Kity Daemon
Meh. Drinks werent bad, but nothing great. Prices were what youd expect for a non-chain coffee shop. Barista definitely gave the impression shed rather be elsewhere, too.
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Debra Coray
The staff and customers have been great, but this is not my favorite place. It is very difficult to hear as it is quite noisy. Also, furniture if not very comfortable.
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Chris Zaplatosch
Good place in town to buy fresh roasted coffee beans. Their other drinks are good too, I like the tuxedo mocha. Friendly baristas and a comfy place to hang out.
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Bob Markham
My regular Sunday morning stop for two years ... that I always look forward to ... the staff is totally professional and you can tell they love their jobs!
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Ryan S
Good enough to please your coffee-snob friends from SF, NYC, and anywhere else (except youll get a seat and prompt service). Chai Latte is always great.
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Craig Thomas
Friendly staff, skilled at making a perfect espresso, plus a good scene to pass the time with friends, inside or outside on the sidewalk.
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Jose Riera
My Chai Tea latte with 2 expresso shots was just OK. Locals has a dingy feel to it, with flies buzzing all over. Student hangout.
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Derrick Psaros
Great alternative to Starbucks or Peets. Nice redesign on the floors, great staff and plenty of indoor or outdoor seating.
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William Spragge
Good coffee and an awesome, relaxing atmosphere. A bit hipster and unique. Live music some nights. Overall, good place.
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Peter Liddicoat
Best Livermore cafe. As reported by my 4 hour visit. Yes, single origin coffee! AND 80s rock. See first sentence.
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Dandy Firebeast
Stuck staff, overpriced mediocre foods and beverages, very gimmicky /sell out feel. Plus its always overcrowded.
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Darrin Valentine
Great coffee and a great place to hang out and visit with friends. The dark roast pour over did not disappoint.
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Johnna Landaverde
Come here every chance we get to get delicious coffee. Loved their whole bean roast at home too.
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Troy W
I wish I could come more often. They have the best espresso before you get to San Francisco.
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Brian Miller
Solid esspresso drinks and outstanding pastries. Why go to that Green Place or Peets????
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Justin Davis
One of the best places to go for coffee. Live music, artsy modern touch to the place.
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Travis Koon
Was an amazing Livermore staple, if you go in ask for Madison to make your drink.
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Nathan Wolfe
Nice local coffee joint. Great location in the heart of downtown Livermore.
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Katie Doyen
Laid-back atmosphere with good coffee, tea, music, and people!
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Yago Martinez
Great coffee and staff. Good selection of sweets and pastries.
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A Private User
Decent coffee but great location and they have comfy chairs.
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Annie West
Atmosphere, great coffee and the scones.are pretty good.
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Robert Chou
Good atmosphere, delicious cheese croissant and latte
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Shawn Moe
Coffee is good. Friendly staff. Could be cleaner.
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Stephen Stradling
Seems to be understaffed. I miss the old staff.
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Carly Richards
great coffee shop in town. highly recommended!!!
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Charlene Sherman
Staff was great! Panama red coffee was amazing
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Aubrey Westlund
I paid $5 for a 12oz very watery dirty chai.
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Carlos Machuca
Great espresso and coffee, excellent service
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Emily Luthra
My home away from home. Fantastic iced tea.
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Ed Zhang
Good ambiance, not so good beverages
