3 Bees Coffee

Fantastic latte prepared and served up by the owner. Loved the laid back vibe of the place. Life slowed down when I went in. I was not rushed to order, the owner was not rushed in preparing my coffee, and I took time to indulge in every amazing sip amongst other laid back patrons.

Also, great downtown location. I was visiting, but I wish I lived in San Mateo so I could frequent this place regularly. If you find yourself there don't miss it. If you are commuting through, jump off the train and walk over. Definitely worth it!

Excellent cafe & ambience, a local gem downtown with an outdoor parklet ☕ Food options include baked goods, fruit, some breakfast items. All dairy free milks available

This is the most quaint and welcoming café I’ve been to in a long time. I came on my day off and it made me feel like I started the day properly. Not only was the man who served me kind but also very informative about the things he put in his coffee. I got a mocha with oat milk with an extra shot espresso and to top it off I had one of the most delicious Turkish delights I’ve ever had. I would highly recommend the pistachio blueberry peanut butter delights, they are the perfect compliment to have with your coffee! Will be back very soon with my people!

Came for an iced mocha in the morning and enjoyed every sip of it. Staff was amicable and quick service. The al fresco (outdoor seating) is a great touch and adds to the vibe (B street recently closed for pedestrian mall activity).

The ambiance is fantastic inside and out. Paid street parking nearby.

Walking around and exploring the downtown of San Mateo I found this small beautiful place - 3 Bees Coffee right on the corner of busy 3rd and B Street!

Wow! Opposite on the street is a Peet’s coffee place and I thought how in world they are so close to each other coexist!

I love to explore and I walk inside. And I tell you the vibe, the atmosphere, the calmness invite me in and I’m no longer worried about how this small coffee shop exists so close to a big known place! It’s my first time in 3Bees Coffee, and I’m so glad I found it!

The place is small, but very inviting and people come here not only to relax, and work (like me :) ) with a cup of wonderful foamy cappuccino, but also to play games! I’ll take that as a good option - next time I’ll come with my friend and a game, but today I’m with my computer.

The roads outside are wet and the heavy rain is promised to start again any minute, but you can definitely enjoy the inside with a wide smile on the foamy cappuccino, or breakfast items, and other small sweets, or you can choose GF treats or varieties of chocolates!

The music is making everything even better - I was welcomed by guitar music by Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra, and then it smoothly flowed into the music by a native of Colombia, Latin jazz guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero. It made my day! 💯👍

The owner of this place is very attentive guy with a big smile and he brings the real coffees in real ceramic cups to you - and that for me as a cherry on top! I’ll definitely will come here again and hope you will too!

I'm in love with this place! It's a small cute coffee shop with lots of goodies, awesome cookies, delicious beef empenadas, and they also has a lavender syrup which I absolutely love. The guy who works here is so nice, we love coming here to work or just for relaxing time.

Great coffee shop, nice ambiance. Fantastic food to go or eat in. Plenty of space to bring a laptop and work for a couple hours or meet up with a friend. I highly recommend this place!

Update: delicious drip coffee w steamed coconut milk, exactly how it love it. Thank you! And the breakfast burrito was heated on a panini press!

They have very interesting variety of baked goods and the coffee was pretty good too. So happy I tried this place, will definitely go back.

Love the coffee! Staff is always super friendly and pleasant. Overall a great local coffee shop

First time being here and it’s amazing! The staff , food and coffee was super good. Authentic coffee !

Best chai tea latte with oat milk, I had in a while! 2x within 2 days. Highly recommended.

Well crafted cappuccino and delicious vanilla latte. First time stopping here. I don’t get over to San Mateo often, but I will definitely return to this cafe!

Always great service, good selection of treats and grab and go breakfast items

Turkish delight and coffee
Carrot cake and a vanilla latte

Stumbled upon 3 Bees Coffee while out and about. I'm always looking for great local coffeehouses to try and this fit the bill! The owner is friendly and makes great coffee.

Excellent coffee, nice indoor and outdoor seating, and wonderful staff. This was my favorite San Mateo coffee spot over a decade ago, and it still is today. Quality beverages and superb atmosphere. Try their cappuccino!

Fabulous selection of espressos, coffee and bakery products. Love the cozy atmosphere and ambience!!

Gotta like it when the local little goes head to head with big corporate bully...and wins hands down. The only reason I can see to go to that place across the street would be if 3 Bees is closed. And they know how to make a mean latte, caring more about the foam than in making an artful design in it.

This is my all time favorite café in the bay area! The owner and all of the employees here are incredibly friendly, helpful, and serve impeccable coffee. They always have a wonderful variety of delicious pastries and egg sandwiches to partner your amazing coffee, tea, or espresso. Stop by for a calming and pleasant atmosphere in a spectacular local coffee oasis!

Best Bananas bread is in here ! So moist ❤！

Cute place to sip coffee and observe people walking by!