Peet's Coffee

Peet's Coffee is a national chain with a real stronghold in the Bay Area. I debated whether to review it on my blog about the Bay Area, but ultimately decided that Peet's is an integral part of the Bay Area's coffee culture. 

Peet's is a chain that residents of the Bay Area frequent because it has consistent quality you can count on for a price you can afford. Peet's can corner the market on a simple yet winning formula for making espresso drinks and small bites.

The beverages are handcrafted by carefully trained baristas, yet elegantly simple in their recipes; the coffee tastes like what you would expect a good cup of coffee to taste like. You can customize your Peet's experience, but in the end, you will end up with a finished product with the signature Peet's taste, a very typical but yummy blend. 

The pastry selection is what you would expect to see at a coffee shop. Everything is baked properly with an emphasis on appearance and taste. They will heat up your pastries if you ask. These pastries are very good, but nothing unique, which makes them perfect for the average Peet's customer who is not looking to try anything too new or fancy.

The sandwiches are a bit more complex. Most are breakfast sandwiches that feature an egg. Others are more the meat and cheese type. They use nice bread, biscuits, and croissants for their sandwiches, which is a pleasant twist. Still, this coffee shop provides good food and few surprises.