Popular Specialty Coffee Chain To Open First San Leandro Location

SAN LEANDRO, CA — A popular coffee chain is bringing its sweet and creamy specialty pour-overs to San Leandro for the first time ever.

Philz Coffee, known for its iconic drinks such as the mint mojito and oatmeal cookie cold brew, will have a soft opening for its first San Leandro location on Monday, according to the report.

The official grand opening for the business, located at 1194 E. 14th St., will be on Wednesday.

"The new 2,474 sq ft location features seating for 43 guests and a bespoke mural by internationally recognized local artist Nigel Sussman," Philz Coffee said in a statement to Patch. "The design celebrates San Leandro’s distinctive history and landmarks, inspired by the town’s agricultural roots, the area’s legacy as a hub of hot rod culture, and the historic Oakland Speedway."

While there are several Philz Coffee locations already in the Bay Area, the closest one to San Leandro is located in Castro Valley.

"Philz is excited to join the dynamic city of San Leandro and believes its commitment to community, quality coffee, and personalized service aligns perfectly with the spirit of residents," the company said in a statement to Patch. "Every drink is individually made to order using Philz’s signature pour-over method and customized with the customer’s preference of sweetness level and milk option at no extra charge."

Philz Coffee was founded by Phil Jaber in San Francisco in 2003 and has since extended its reach to the Midwest. The company is currently headquartered in Oakland.

"Phil spent 25 years learning, experimenting, and blending, with the goal of making a really good cup of coffee," according to the company's website. "His passion for brewing coffee and building community laid the foundation for the first Philz Coffee shop."

As of last year, the store had nearly 80 locations across California and Chicago.