Review: Bondadoso Coffee Shop in Walnut Creek, California
Published: 2023-11-14, Last Updated: 2024-03-13
Bondadoso is an improbable coffee shop in Walnut Creek, California. I say improbable because this little artisan gem is in a strangely industrial part of the city, hammed in by car repair places and oil change shops.
Regardless, once you step inside, you'll find all the trappings of a nice hipster coffee joint--motivational slogans on the walls, a Wifi network whose name requests that you be a kind person, restored wooden tables, and the like.
You'll also find some excellent coffee drinks, served with stunning latte art. I got a flat white and it was delicious--not too sweet but also not burned or overly intense, as coffee at artisan places can sometimes be.
Bondadoso is a collectively owned coffee shop. The vibe is friendly, but with lots of signs warning you what not to do in the shop. The tables are nice, but there are limited outlets, which makes it a harder place to sit and work.
You will find a massive collection of board games, though. So maybe unplug for a bit and enjoy those instead.
Reviewed by Thomas Smith
Pros
- Bondadoso is an artisan coffee shop located in a unique, industrial part of Walnut Creek, California.
- The coffee shop has an inviting, hipster ambiance with motivational slogans on the walls, restored wooden tables, and a wifi network promoting kindness.
- Their coffee drinks, including the delicious flat white, comes with excellent latte art and avoids being too sweet or overly intense.
- The shop is collectively owned, creating a friendly, community vibe.
- Bondadoso features a large collection of board games, providing a unique, unplugged leisure experience.
Cons
- Located in an industrial part of the city
- Surrounded by car repair places and oil change shops
- Many rules posted around the shop
- Limited number of outlets
- Not ideal for work/study due to lack of outlets
How We Evaluated It
I went to Bondadoso, ordered coffee and pastries and sat for about 1 hour to get work done.
Other Nearby
Sourdough and Company Walnut Creek (7.5/10)
Photos
Flat White with latte art at Bondadoso in Walnut Creek, California
Interior of Bondadoso Coffee with people dining and with motivational slogans visible
Address
2195 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact Info
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