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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yellow Wood is an awesome little coffee shop. There is plenty of seating, free WiFi, friendly staff, and great food and drinks. I usually get a panini with a chocolate freeze. Their freezes are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most amazing thing about this place is SHANNON!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uh huh. Well now, this little jewel of a coffee shop has lost a little of it's luster. I'm talking about terrible WiFi service. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. How about an upgrade or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little coffehouse to meet up with friends. I really enjoyed the chai ice blended- yummy! They have a great little patio and complimentary dog treats.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice having a quality coffee shop and an alternative to Starbucks in Alamo/Danville. The baristas know how to pull espresso and every drink I've had has tasted great. There is plenty of seating...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a nice lunch here. Sandwhich and salads were very good. Great atmosphere both inside and on the patio. Lots of folks on their computers getting some work done. Great cookies and bars.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've moved home I've started coming here a lot, mainly for a spot to get some work done. They have free WI-FI, a good amount of comfy chairs and couches, and tables and seats outdoors too. There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, great variety. I know it is locally owned. I would rather give a local busniess my money then Starfu*k. I always have morning meeting there, makes for a breakfast & drink prior to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will definitely be visiting Yellow Wood Coffee & Tea again. This is a great spot for working remotely. Nice, relaxing space with plenty of tables and comfy chairs. They have free wifi and their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My chai apple cider was nothing special but the barista was cute. Four stars.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place because of all the great reviews on Yelp. The coffee is very good and they have a fantastic selection of teas. Also, there is free wi-fi (although this sometimes makes it tough to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, good coffee, friendly staff who enjoy their jobs. Its a local business that I think everyone should support rather than starbucks. Alot of cops in here in the mornings, which I dont...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice large cafe with plenty of seats, electrical outlets, decent drinks, and free wifi.Too bad it's a total DOUCHE MAGNET.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Soy Chai Latte, extra hot.. the perfect drink on a cold winter's morning. They made my drink oh-so-perfectly. It was frothy and sweet and velvety.. yum! This shop is a cool spot to hang out with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here many times. Best for coffee or meeting someone. Warmer days/nights offer outdoor seating. Exclectic crowd, if that's even possible in Alamo. Really nice crew. Little pricey. Usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A wonderful find - the kind of place where you can spend hours and no one will bother you. Lots of spacious seating both if you bring your laptop to make use of the free WiFi, and if you want to curl...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place another star after going back here last month with friends. Service was still friendly and quick. The tea was good especially in the outdoor seating area which now has a small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome neighborhood cafe - perfect place for studying or catching up with friends. Their coffee & tea are served in these big yellow cups - I'm especially a fan of their wide tea selection. It...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm not much of a coffee afficionado, but i gotta say this place grew on me enough to warrant a second visit. a friend of mine introduced me to this place a few days ago and i'll admit, i was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong-- if there's anyone who supports independent coffeshops (or any shops for that matter) it would be me. I'll go over a few positives before I get into the good stuff: the coffee!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood gem. Really good coffee, comfy leather seating, free Wi-fi, tasty paninis and flavorful, fresh salads all in a relaxing, warm yellow ensconced environment. It'd be nice to see a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even after reading the good reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this place. The location (in the middle of Alamo Plaza across from Safeway) just does not seem like a place where...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: great, i had a panini. they give some chocolate on the side for a sweet treat at the end.Atmosphere: comfortable, spacious, cute boutique shop attachedCleanliness: A Customer Service: average,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So very relaxing to come here after work with Husband and drink huge coffees out of big yellow mugs and sit in leather club chairs with glistening candles flickering in the distance all while relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere, free wifi, easy parking, PERFECT for studying, friendly staffthe bad: it can get a little crowded, noisy idiot soccer moms with their whiney kids...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to come here and enjoy a cup of coffee while doing work on my laptop. The coffee and yogurt parfait are wonderful---great quality! There are comfortable chairs and workspaces if you need to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have thought a great little coffee shop would be smack dab in the middle of Alamo Plaza. The coffee here is pretty good. Great roasts and flavor. The atmosphere is very clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When this place isn't busy, I LOVE it for studying! There is plenty of natural light and the tables are big and sturdy. The bathrooms are clean, too.The sandwiches are small, more like a snack than a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places. Why? Friendly and attentive service(They actually care about their customers), Great coffee(I've had several coffee connoseuirs attest to this), very relaxed, several...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Yellow Wood! My local coffeehouse! This is exactly what a coffeehouse should be. Way better than going to one of the umpteen Starbucks in the area. Why? Well, let me tell you:1. Cappuccino's are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really nice place to stop in for a drink if you have been walking on the Iron Horse Trail. My husband really likes the "Shannon's special" which is delicious (if you are not counting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm loving the free wi-fi, the comfy couches, open space, clean bathrooms, and the cool tea gadgety thingy.my only request: stay open later! =]
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A local coffee shop with a lot of action.In the day and age of the Starbucks and Peet's the local coffee shop is still alive and kicking. It's like Starbucks is trying to push the little coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute little coffee shop with tons of seating. I've only had their regular drip coffee and an blended toffee nut drink. The regular drip tasted like crap, but the blended coffee was really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of my most fave. coffee shops in the alamo/danville/walnut creek area. Very upscale feeling, and although the staff is young they are extremely attentive and can make some damn good coffee....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty impressed. I happened upon this place is desperate need for free wi-fi to do some quick work and happen to be on 680. This places has tons of indoor and good outdoor seating. It has a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Indie coffee shops are almost as hard to find as good indie bookstores, but Yellow Wood is a stand out. Great iced coffee, yummy sandwiches, and an atmosphere that is homey and small-town but also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to think of a single negative thing to say about this place but I'll try to give my best unbiased map out of the great and maybe not so great details of Yellow Wood.First of all, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yellow Wood is a very warm and inviting coffee house that is not only cozy, but the coffee and food are phenominal. I'm usually a latte kinda girl, but OMG, the coffee here is fantastic. I put a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 2.28.08:I'm sitting here at Yellow Wood, on my lap top (free wifi, of course), at 6:36PM. "But I thought Yellow Wood closes at 6:00PM?" They DO...but now only on Sunday-Wednesday. Welcome to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this place yesterday afternoon with my girlfriend for some much needed girl time chatting, etc. She happens to be in a local production and had a couple of hours before she had to be to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my absolute favorite cafe. big tables: checkfree wifi: checkcopious electrical outlets: checkcomfy chairs: checkedible food: checkclean, bright, & airy: double check!!!it's absolutely perfect...and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Staying with my mother for the weekend she took me to her favorite coffee shop and now I see why.....this place is deluxe! A true class act, not trendy at all but peaceful and classy! Clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Yellow Wood's location and atmosphere. It's cozy and yet quite spacious. My friends Lynn and Mona always want to meet me here. The quality of their coffee is so much better than those chain...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yellow Wood is a nice cafe with a friendly atmosphere and food worth mentioning. The coffee is good and the paninis they serve are delicious. Free Wi-Fi makes Yellow Wood a great laptop place....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the good review about Yellow Wood, I went there this afternoon and tried their Latte. The counter gal was very nice and the latte was good. She even did a little latte art on my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was told to try Yellow Wood because the sandwiches were good, so in I went with my mom and I was surprised to find out it was a coffehouse. It was crowded but not overwhelmingly with people enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Yellow Wood for an iced coffee just yesterday. The counter gal was very friendly and smile-y. I wish I was hungry at the time cause the paninis on their menu all sounded delicious. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite cafe. Very engaging staff, good espresso, and free WiFi cover the requirements for a favorite cafe. Putting it over the top are the decor, gift items and the regulars.There's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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