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Philz Coffee Is Coming to Downtown San Leandro
If you’re a Bay Area coffee lover, you already know Philz Coffee. Known for its hand-crafted, individually brewed cups and laid-back café atmosphere, Philz has been a fixture in San Jose, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area for years. Now, downtown San Leandro is getting its own location — and it’s a big deal for the East Bay community. What Makes Philz Coffee Special Philz doesn’t do espresso machines or batch brewing. Every single cup is brewed individually to order — your barista (they call them “philzters”) blends your cup right in front of you, tastes it, and adjusts it until it’s just right. The result is a deeply personal coffee experience that keeps people coming back. ...