Jenny Xu

This place is super super aesthetic and such a local gem! I came here on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed being able to sit for hours working while sipping on their turmeric latte. The wifi here is also fast, and I enjoyed the unique ambiance - there’s even a car as a decoration here! Would definitely recommend coming here.

Jessica Chou

First time visit. Many students recommend this place. The surrounding is free, and relax. The coffee surprised me! People say there is only watery coffee in US. I thought so too until now. This is just one of the coffee shops around the corner. But hey, it IS really good. I'm happy with my order. Avacado Toast which is light, mixture of fresh Avacado, and tomato and herbs that brings a little of some kick but not strong enough to take away the freshness of the greens. One of the things I like about this place is that the casual and relax feeling is just a natural. There is no loud music to make the statement that this is a good coffee place. Everything I feel the whole time is a backyard where you can really enjoy the free time with great coffee.

+8

Michael Partinico

I asked Google to find coffee places near me and I found this place and decided to go only cause of the name and pictures of location. It was like finding a secret society meeting location! Which was like an adventure in itself if you approach the location from the main street you will miss it if you're not looking closely you have to be walking on the sidewalk it is a little tiny alley most artistically decorated and immediately has an atmosphere that is extremely welcoming and friendly a very rare spot and unique I have never been to a business like this ever it is amazing. I met the owner his name is Ryan he is very welcoming, friendly, very informative and very willing to share a little history about his place about his own coffee creations and very unique way they make their coffee with all fresh and independently attained healthy products he uses to make his coffee and food. I ordered a Richard with Nutella milk espresso and it was made absolutely perfectly balanced just the right amount of everything awesome amazing coffee. I also ordered because I heard somebody else order it a breakfast pupusa with jalapenos it is by far the most delicious perfect pupusa I have ever had this place is amazing, this place is pieced together with a lifetime of culinary and business history. There is a taco truck to the left as you enter from the back which looks exactly like you are entering someone's backyard from an alley as you proceed through the back yard gate to your right is seating under pop up tents and outdoor umbrellas with propane heaters if it's too cold The place is very busy and obviously a local spot. As you proceed past the taco truck on the left and pop up tent and outdoor umbrellas on the right to the left is a quaint little shed with art on it and next to that is the coffee barista bar where everything is prepared fresh from coffee grounds to real herbs and spices used in the coffee past that is another little seating area which all of this is under a backyard porch canopy and behind an old house that has been converted to an office which will soon be according to Ryan another extension to backyard brew in front of that is an ambient water fountain with very light pleasant and positive mix of Latin music playing as you pass by the fountain you are then passing through the artistically and culturally decorated tiny Alley that leads you through the front entrance to the main Street which you can't help but turn around and look back and think to yourself this is a one of a kind place and you can't wait to come back it truly is a very unique and amazing friendly warm and positive place to be! I will be back and I will tell everyone I know about this place and I will stop every time I am here without thinking twice no matter what is going on I have to stop it is that great and amazing hats off to Ryan for creating an extremely unique experience and place to be thank you Ryan and all of your staff who were all very positive grateful and happy.

+18

Alicia DiGiammarino

Discovering this place hiding off of California street was like stumbling through a brick wall into diagon alley. There are lots of odd bits and bobs around that give it an eccentric vibe. They had tons of fun drinks and I will be working my way down the menu. The cream biscuit was dry and tasteless but it won’t stop me from going back.

+6

sampada samaka

This a is a hidden gem. It’s incredibly artistic and one of a kind cafe. Their Nutella mocha is delicious. Must try if you ever want a cute outdoor setting to sip and enjoy coffee.

Keerthi Kannan

Updated: Thank you for the clarification @backyardbrew. I came across multiple pictures in yelp and didn't realize it could be so outdated. I appreciate the response and please do bring back the breakfast menu. I'd love to try it! ........ Went there for brunch but unfortunately they didn't have any food menu available (not sure why because the person at the counter didn't know it either). We had the raw mocha and peppermint tea. I was very excited to try this loaded hash browns but was disappointed. Hopefully they have it the next time i go there.

+9

phuntsok_ D

Backyard brew....very cool ambience...love the sitting! Creative and peaceful..just grab your drink hooked up with book! Must visit place to check It out! Loved their dirty chai and almond joy! Very famous for avacado toast here! Unfortunately they don't have it when I visit! But they said they will bring it up sometime next week, for substitute I got spinach and feta stuffed pie which is pretty good too!

+5

Bea Sharif

Excellent avocado taco. The almond milk latte was very average but new baristas were being trained. I’d definitely go back for the food. Owner came by a couple of times to make sure all was good... appreciate the level of customer service.

Nicholas Pun

Chill spot to hang out by yourself or with a group. You can grab a bite or just a drink and it'll be a good time either way. All that said, the pourovers are skippable. Very under extracted and the ratio felt super off as the drink was a dilute mess. As reddit always says: they need to grind finer. Would still recommend stopping by, it's a unique spot to check out!

+4

Emily Moxley

Good novelty spot but probably won’t be back. Coffee was decent, pastries were skippable. Lots of space to sit outside which was great. We didn’t try any of the hot food. If I’d planned ahead I would’ve gone on a Sunday so we could stroll the farmers market.