Coffee and Water Lab – American
This minimalist haven celebrates the chemistry of the perfect brew, where the rhythmic drip of artisanal pour-overs and the velvety hiss of nitro taps create a sophisticated sanctuary for the coffee aficionado. Guests explore a curated landscape of rare micro-lots and imaginative infusions, from the citrusy brightness of an espresso tonic to indulgent cold brews crowned with clouds of orange or maple cream. Each visit offers a precise yet soulful journey through the art of the bean, balancing scientific accuracy with bold, refreshing flavors that redefine the daily caffeine ritual.
603, Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95129 +14088391378 https://www.coffeeandwaterlab.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Coffee and Water Lab
Dairy-Free at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Americano and Single-Origin Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Americano, Single-Origin Espresso and Special Reserve Espresso. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 41 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Cherry Tomato Ricotta, Wild Blueberry Mascarpone and Organic Vanilla Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Americano and Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Americano, Single-Origin Espresso and Cappuccino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Americano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Americano and Loose Leaf Brewed Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Coffee and Water Lab
Coffee and Water Lab in San Jose has 40 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Cherry Tomato Ricotta, Wild Blueberry Mascarpone and Organic Vanilla Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Coffee and Water Lab
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese | 16.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Matcha Latte | 33 g | 12 g |
| Hojicha Latte | 63 g | 11.5 g |
| Sweet Cherry Tomato Ricotta | 53 g | 11.3 g |
| Single-Origin Espresso | 15.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Cold Brew | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Wild Blueberry Mascarpone | 32 g | 7.6 g |
| Chocolate Cream Cold Brew | 50.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Dragon Fruit Ginger Fizz | 44.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Vietnamese Nitro Cold Brew | 41.9 g | 5.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Single-Origin Brewed Coffee
- Quick Cup - $4: Brewed on Ground Control batch brewer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Pour-Overs - $6.5: Light, Medium, or Dark roast options Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Micro-Lot - $8.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew - $5.5: Single-Origin Guatemala brewed for 24 hours
- Nitro Cold Brew - $6.5: Guatemalan coffee beans infused with nitrogen
- Chocolate Cream Cold Brew - $7: Guatemala cold brew, homemade dark chocolate sauce, cream top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Maple Cream Cold Brew - $7: Guatemalan Cold Brew, real maple syrup, cream top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Nitro Cold Brew - $8: Guatemalan Cold Brew, espresso, condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Orange Cream Nitro Cold Brew - $7.5: Nitrogen infused single-origin cold brew, real orange, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sparkling Drinks
- Espresso Tonic - $7: Premium tonic, special reserve espresso, dried bitter orange
- Yuzu Lemomade Fizz - $6: Yuzu puree, lemon, bergamot Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dragon Fruit Ginger Fizz - $6: Natural pink dragon fruit, spicy ginger syrup, sparkling water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Single-Origin Espresso
- Single-Origin Espresso - $4.5: Medium roast Honduras or Dark Roast Brazil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Special Reserve Espresso - $5.5: High character reserve lot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Americano - $5: Harmonized water, single-origin espresso Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Cortado (Gibraltar) - $5.5: Equal parts espresso and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cappuccino - $6: Double shot of espresso, velvety milk Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Latte - $6.5: Single-origin espresso, micro-foamed milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Dark Chocolate Mocha - $7.5: Single-origin espresso, dark chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Honey Sea Salt Latte - $7: Wildflower honey, single-origin espresso, sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Honey Lavender Latte - $7: Homemade lavender syrup, culinary lavender buds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Madagascar Latte - $7: Homemade Madagascar vanilla syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Toasted Caramel Latte - $7.5: Premium toasted caramel sauce, black sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey Black Sesame Latte - $7.5: Japanese black sesame paste, wildflower honey, special reserve espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Single-Origin Tea
- Loose Leaf Brewed Tea - $5: Curated selection of premium single-origin teas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Honeydew Matcha Latte - $7.5: Japanese ceremonial matcha, premium honeydew syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Matcha Latte - $7: Ceremonial matcha, homemade Madagascar syrup
- Lavender Fog - $7: Earl Grey, culinary lavender buds, homemade lavender syrup
- Hojicha Latte - $6.5: Roasted Japanese green tea
Toasts
- Honey Ham & Swiss Cheese - $8 Available at: brunch, lunch
- Wild Blueberry Mascarpone - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sweet Cherry Tomato Ricotta - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon Egg & Cheese - $9 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pandan Kaya Toast - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Mochi Waffle Pop - Original - $4.5: Powdered cane Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Waffle Pop - Cookies & Cream - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi Waffle Pop - Matcha - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Dark Chocolate - $6: Homemade dark chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Affogato - $8: Double shot of espresso over organic vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Organic Vanilla Ice Cream - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Ice Blended
- Thai Tea - $7: Creamy frozen homemade Thai tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Black Sugar Milk Tea - $7: Taiwan black sugar, toasted caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Coffee Granita - $8: Toasted caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mocha Granita - $8: Homemade dark chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Floats
- Melon Cream Soda - $7.5: Homemade melon soda with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Maple Nitro Cold Brew Float - $8: Nitro cold brew, real maple syrup, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Orange Creamsicle Nitro Cold Brew Float - $8: Nitro cold brew, real orange, ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vietnamese Coffee Nitro Float - $9: Vanilla ice cream on signature Vietnamese nitro cold brew Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee and Water Lab
- Is Coffee and Water Lab dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Coffee and Water Lab has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast, Americano and Single-Origin Espresso.
- What can I eat at Coffee and Water Lab on a dairy-free diet?
- Avocado Toast, Americano and Single-Origin Espresso carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Coffee and Water Lab have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Toast and Americano.
- Is Coffee and Water Lab gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Coffee and Water Lab?
- Avocado Toast, at roughly 23g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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