Sama Coffee Shop

I was on my way to the local Starbucks in San Mateo, when I passed by this local hidden gem of a coffee shop. The decor and the atmosphere here at Sama Coffee are so inviting.
The staff treats you with patience and grace and the drinks and pastries are simply a delight. I ordered the Mango Mingle Hot Espresso and it was topped with a coconut honey almond crumble that smelled like heaven…I also ordered the Kunafeh with Cheese and it takes 20 minutes because they make it to order and it is definitely worth the wait.
I highly recommend Sama Coffee whether it is an early morning treat or an afternoon lift.

Fun little cafe in San Mateo. Plenty of interesting options here in this Turkish Cafe. Huge selection of coffees, lattes, teas and desserts. Loved trying a few food options too which were new to us. The decor is simple yet very modern Turkish so we enjoyed that.

We took menus and sat through the lavish latte and speciality coffee options. I decided to go with the Rose one and that didn’t disappoint. We got a whipped cream milk shake for my son (which was custom made because he wanted to drink with us) and my husband got a blueberry latte if I recall correctly. We liked my Rose latte the best. It was a tad bit sweeter than I expected but my body was happy having this sweet latte. We got a cake and a traditional bread type thing (don’t recall the name) but it had herbs and cheese on it and it was interesting.

The place was busy and the service was quick which made our experience great overall. There isn’t a restroom inside the space so we had to use one outside the building inside a garage just FYI for others. Parking is street parking and varies during the day. We were lucky enough to get a good spot near the cafe. Happy to come back here anytime.

I visited this coffee shop yesterday and everything deserves 5 stars. It’s a cute shop with a lovely atmosphere. The have a big coffee and tea menu and they also serve desserts such as baklava and cakes. Among my friends and I we tried 4 drinks and a cake and everything was great.
Highly recommend you try this place out!

This is a hidden GEM in San Mateo!! Sama makes unique, delicious, beautiful crafted coffee. Watching the barista make your coffee is so cool! Inside is the cutest coffee shop. I can spend a whole day there trying out their coffee. Some of the coffee will resemble a cocktail “ black Forrest” I definitely recommend. I had a muffin walnut and it was amazing!!! All A’s here
The service is also outstanding:)
My daughter is vegan and they can custom your coffee :) double points here!

Very delightful Turkish coffee shop that serves Turkish Delights! Their coffee is quite strong, but perfect for me. Coffee is served in a traditional Turkish way and their small bites compliment the coffee so well. Not too loud for studying and slightly outside the busier areas on that strip.

Now this is the kind of coffee chop I'm down for. Turkish coffee is relatively unknown in the states but gaining ground fast, and this place combines the traditional method with a more modern set of starbucks-like latte options, all of which seem pretty unique and are all really tasty.

Not only that but there's a huge selection of Turkish delights and date candies and baklava, along with some pastries

The atmosphere is great, maybe a little too over the top but I like it

If you get the proper Turkish coffee it comes on this great serving platter with a pretty ornate cup and pot as well

Best coffee shop ever ! And the Turkish coffee-Morrocon tea-Kanafeh- Choclate baklava are all amazing. My first time visiting this coffee shop and will definitely be returning. Best customer service 100% recommend and they don’t support a Genocide. 🤲🏻🇵🇸

Such a hidden gem this place is like walking into a new wold. It is cozy and elegant. its refreshing and I am happy to have discovered this place. It is very busy but well worth the wait. I finally found a place that has the best Turkish coffee. This hidden gem is a must try

This place is absolutely beautiful and has plenty of options for coffee, tea and lattes and also lot of delicious dessert options. The service is quick and staff is friendly. We enjoyed the ambiance and also the Turkish coffee and dessert. Would def love to visit this place again.

The atmosphere here is amazing! There are plenty of seating options (in and outdoor) and the baristas are all accommodating and nice. I didnt purchase anything to eat but their coffee is grade A. Highly recommend 👏🏿

Stumbled on this place while looking for a little dessert and coffee on the last night of a business trip. Charming little middle-eastern style coffee shop.

The menu is huge, and for someone (me) not accustomed to this regional style, kind of overwhelming. The staff was very helpful and patient in assisting me in choosing.

I don’t actually remember what my drink was, but it was delicious.

There is a case full of fresh baked dessert delicacies. I had a piece of double pistachio baklava, which was absolutely wonderful, crispy and sweet.

Prices weren’t low, but they weren’t unreasonable given the quality and location. This ain’t the Topeka Dunkin’.

It’s a nice place to hang out, with lots of tiny tables, both high and low, and big windows on one end. I imagine at peak times it’s pretty tight inside, there is a lot of furniture packed in the space. The evening I visited there were only a few other occupied tables.

Desserts and drinks are a bit pricey however the saffron and rose milk cakes are to die for. Tried ten Turkish coffee and few other beverages which were delicious. Karak chai wasn’t quite like what I’ve had in the Middle East but I loved that it was an option and it still tasted great.

It was raining; my husband and myself originally started walking to B Street Books. However, on the way we stumbled upon Sama Coffee Shop. The preparation of the cappuccino was dry unlike a specialty coffee shop; which was really nice. The turkish coffee was delicious, fragrant, and not bitter. The sweets were nice as well. The staff were friendly and kind. I really enjoyed it here.

Good vibes, great coffee, good location. What more can you ask for? Highly recommend this place

We had the Black forest and pistachio milk cake and loved it

Deliciously-creamy cardamom-rose latte, the perfect amount of sweet, coupled with the bitter, simple Turkish coffee. Such a relaxing spot on a weekend morning with ample outdoor sidewalk seating and that elaborate Turkish golden tray when you say you’re “to stay.” Make sure to stay so you get the whole Turkish experience. The sesame bread pastry was also fresh and solid.

5 stars!!!

Pretty little cafe with excellent Turkish coffee. Our go to spot for a quick coffee and Turkish sweets fix. The date cake is so amazing!

Excellent atmosphere. Beautiful space with fantastic interior decor. It’s open late which is nice too. The drinks are excellent and the desserts look delicious too.

Wide range of hot and cold drinks - tea and coffee. There are also fresh baklava and other Turkish sweets. This is a great spot for studying or a casual friends hangout with small tables and wondow bar seats. The gold digger tasted like a mocha. Chai kark was a cozy winter milk tea, though could use a bit more spice. Would love to try the Turkish coffee next time - it looked authentic!

Disclaimer: I am a coffee expert. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I've been drinking coffee for as long as I can remember. I travel a lot and I've visited hundreds of coffee shops in my life. Sama Coffee Shop is the most unique coffee shop I've ever visited. I went there four days in a row, tried different coffees, pastries and the flavor, the tastes are like nothing I've ever tried before. If you are a fan of coffee and pastries, this place is a MUST if you're in the San Francisco/San Mateo area.

We tried four types of Turkish Delight and the French style hot chocolate, which is incredible! The space is so beautiful and service very friendly. I can't wait to try the coffee!