Coupa Cafe - Green Library

Nice cafe near the Green library. There are lots of options of food and drinks at reasonable prices. I got the beef and plantains arepa and it was ok, but my friend's pesto chicken crepe was very yummy.

Hard to go wrong with scrambled eggs, toast, and fruit. Eggs met standards and the rest was fine too, though a bit pricey

This has always been my favorite place everytime I visit Stanford. The whole look and feel of this place just hits different. Tons of place to sit down or just walk around the campus. I like their coffee. Tried the banana crepe which was filling and yummy. Highly recommend this place.

Ordered food in the evening. Arepas were good and reasonably filling. Hot Chocolate was sub-par. Could have been better. Good place to spend some time here on campus visit for a break.

My favorite coffee shop in campus! I live the matcha late and the coffee ☕️ The staff is always extremely nice Everything is ready super fast

It's practically a kiosk with outside seating so adjust your expectations :) It's good for what it is, big portions, ok taste so if you just need a bite during your visit, it's a great place. If it's a hot day though, there isn't much seating in shadows and additional umbrellas are put so prepare to order something you can eat on the go or look for a bench.

Don't be deterred by the long lines, the wait isn't that bad at all, the lines move very quickly! It's because all their stuff is so goshdarn good! I want to say Coupa Cafe at Green itself is one of my favorite little places to eat in the world. So much that if I'm around the area, I'll make a special trip back to campus just to eat there, pick up snacks and coffee -- always such a special treat. Heck, for old times' sake (went to school there years ago). But I do really love their savory crepes -- they're all SO good - I recommend the chicken pesto, or vegetarian mushroom. They've kept the same classic recipes plus loads of other yummy offerings. The muffins are fresh. You can sit in the sun if you can snag a table. Great place to meet up with folks on campus. The staff are always so pleasant and fast! Though -- I have to say the customers -- students, staff, conference-goers are mostly selfish and entitled. They are some of the worst people. Just leaving trash around blatantly, not composting stuff and milling around in the least organized and considerate way, blocking access to the pick-up are because they just.don't.care. Do better, smart Stanford folks. Fun game - when standing in line, catch how many times you can hear someone say "PhD" casually. (Dear Coupa Manager - I'm super sorry it took me a while to update my review. I wrote a bad review not about you, but about your truly terrible customers, that was NOT your fault at all! And kudos to you for dealing with them every day. Amending the review now after five months, apologies for not seeing your message earlier and I'm so touched you even wrote back. Thanks so much for all you do).

Outdoor cafe on Stanford campus. They only have outside seating. The menu features coffee drinks, bottled drinks, desserts, breakfast sandwiches, crepes, and sandwiches. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. The food takes a long time! I would recommend ordering online from their website. I had a pesto crepe. It was mediocre at best. The crepe was bland and way too thick. The chicken was bland and the pesto was not fresh. The crepe didn’t come with any salad. I would try the Stanford Bookstore cafe for a better selection of coffee and espresso drinks, as well as better service. The Treesider parking lot is the closest public parking lot I know of.

My favorite coffee place at Stanford University. This is where the best coffee is made and I look forward to it when my office takes a walk or is doing some catering from it. They also have some really great salads and sandwiches that are easy to treat yourself with when on the go. It can get busy but the line moves pretty quick and you can usually find a place to sit around the Green Library area. It's a Stanford legend!

Order breakfast wrap, breakfast taco, and matcha oat milk latte, and a few cups of water. The breakfast wrap is far more superior than the breakfast taco. The filling seemed the same between the two, but the wrap was tasted on the outside with melted cheese inside, which elevated the item. The matcha oat latte was better than I was expecting. Now the main issue is with the cups of water. One of the cups I asked for ice, and I saw black things floating in the cup of water with ice compared to the other cups with no ice. The ice machine is most likely moldy. AVOID ANY ICE IN YOUR DRINKS. Also each cup of water is $0.25. Lots of outdoor seating, and pet friendly. Public restrooms are not on site and have to go searching for it. No parking directly on site- have to park somewhere along campus then walk to the cafe

Ahh the memories from here! All the friend catch ups, bike rides along and stops here at the outdoor tables in the sun! And it wasn't just the ambiance, friends, central location of the place that was the HUGEE draw - it was also the super delicious Tiger Spice Chai Lattes here :) At the reunion this fall I tried the Elephant chat latte which was awesome too, super sweet with its distinct flavor, and was super happy to see that the menu of chai lattes hasn't changed :)

Love this place! It gets busier during the academic year. But it's a terrific patio outside Stanford's main library - and they have so many choices, from eggs, to crêpes, to salads and arepas. I had several meals here: 1. Cami's Arepa: an arepa with avocado, white cheese, and a lovely little salad on the side. Very tasty! 2. breakfast crepe without bacon: very good too, but also super carb-y. It's not a buckwheat crepe, and there was a ton of it and less of the other stuff. I would skip this for other things in the future. 3. La Luna Arepa: vegan, with black beans and tofu. Yummy, similar in quality to Cami's Arepa. Would get this again. 4. Breakfast wrap (no bacon). This was very hearty and another great egg, avocado, carb sandwich. I'd get this over the crepe again. My lattes were delicious too. They charge $.25 for a cup of water but I'm not mad at them. They also have a great online ordering system, so you can preorder online and then just pop up and pick up your food. Love this place! And in the Summer, it's one of the only places on campus open for food.

I took a class at Stanford this summer and would grab lunch at Coupa. I tried a few of their sandwiches, and I must say, Coupa is always great. The service is fast, and the prices are comparable to other cafes in the area. If I ever find myself on the beautiful Stanford campus again and need a quick lunch, Coupa is a mainstay.

Came here on a weekend to meet with old college friends. We ordered coffee and a meal and sat at the table nearby. I got one of the Chais (the first Chai on the menu) and liked it as always. Beef arepa was new to me, and I think it's pretty decent. I like how the shop is now decorated with Christmas ornaments, and it feels really good to sit and chat casually with good food/coffee/tea and friends as company!

We got a simple bagel sandwich and a lemon muffin. both were super delicious. Cute place with outdoor seating. No idea why I never found this place, but Stanford is huge. Service friendly, but i think it can be just a tiny bit faster, but I'm good with my wait. Will be back for sure if at Stanford again.

When I was in undergrad (2001-2005), this coffee spot was run by a place called "Moonbeans." The coffee was barely drinkable, expensive, and the food options were largely limited to stale bagels. Coupa is a huge step up - the coffee is quite good, and the food options are greatly expanded. I'm not a huge fan of their tacos (which cost 3x as much as a taco in nearby RWC or EPA and are not particularly flavorful), but their pastries are great and they have a variety of fresh foods and smoothies that make them one of the tastier spots on campus to eat. Their smoothies are particularly good - the matcha smoothie is my favorite: creamy from almond milk, great matcha flavor, and not too sweet. Coupa's spicy hot chocolate and spicy mochas are the best versions of the form I have found anywhere, a nod to their flagship store's dual role as a chocolatier. Their app ordering system is a little buggy but largely genius. I love being able to submit and pay for my order from my office and pick it up in half the time it takes to wait in line. They also periodically have deals and incentives (like a free drink on your birthday, reward points, etc). The folks who work here are awesome. All in all, the best food and drink in the area is off campus, but Coupa has been a great addition to the Stanford scene.

Cute little outside restaurant on Stanford's campus. Stopped by on a short walk and I loved all the options! Even better is that they offer milk alternatives to their drinks. Decided on the turkey panini and a Coupa smoothie. The smoothie was soo good and perfect as I waited for my food to be done. The panini was good as well. Liked that a little salad came with it with the addition of salad dressing. The abundance of avocado on my panini was love! I was full after one half & had to save the rest for later. A little on the pricey side I think ($20 for all of this) but I still enjoyed! 4.5 rounded up

I was tipped off by a friend to come here and try out their Green Matcha Smoothie, and I have to say... It was one of the best smoothies I've ever had. First off, it's not too sweet (ahem, Jamba Juice listen up). The matcha flavor is balanced out by the light almond and mango flavor really well. Best of all, it's got spinach, so it's totally healthy right?? To top it all off, on a bright summer afternoon, you can sit around the cafe catching a light breeze, enjoying the view of the library, and imagining what it would be like to be smart enough to go to Stanford. Sip. Sip. It must be the smoothie.

I love Coupa!!! They have a great menu with quality, tasty food. For salads I like the Beverly Hills chopped salad, the paninis and wraps are great (e.g. bacon club panini), and their matcha lattes are always on point! The staff are always friendly and prepare the food with care, and the open outdoors seating and environment in front of Green Library the heart of Stanford campus are warm and beautiful!

Cute little coffee spot right outside the Green Library! The deets: - Waited over 20 minutes for a breakfast sandwich! Was not cooked all the way - had to throw the majority away. Waiting 15 minutes for a side of potatoes! Whoa, that's a long time for no line and 1 person waiting for coffee with 3 visible staff working. + HUGE menu with tons of grab and go food + Open on the weekend, not all coffee shops on campus are + Beautiful area to lounge, really great architecture and fountain nearby! +/- Only outdoor seating available - Only alternative milk there is soy

They charge for hot water even if you bring your own cup/thermos. D: I understand if they charge for hot water and they give you a paper cup, but I brought my own container! :( Outdoor seating only. But, it is in a beautiful place by Meyer Green and Green Library and a lovely water fountain. Food is decent especially considering its an on campus eatery. All dishes are priced at around $8-10. Pastries are around $3-4. Coffee/espresso drinks are around $3-5. Pretty standard!

Outdoor cafe on Stanford campus. They only have outside seating. The menu features coffee drinks, bottled drinks, desserts, breakfast sandwiches, crepes, and sandwiches. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. The food takes a long time! I would recommend ordering online from their website. I had a pesto crepe. It was mediocre at best. The crepe was bland and way too thick. The chicken was bland and the pesto was not fresh. The crepe didn't come with any salad. I would try the Stanford Bookstore cafe for a better selection of coffee and espresso drinks, as well as better service. The Treesider parking lot is the closest public parking lot I know of.

Today was my first time here and I got a mango strawberry smoothie and it was excellent. Not too sweet and had good texture and consistency. This place is quite popular on campus and in a great central location. The service was also excellent and very friendly. I will try to come back more often as their coffee drinks looked yummy too.

My friend brought us here for lunch at around 2pm on a Thursday afternoon, after a tour around campus, and it was PACKED. That's how popular this on-campus cafe is! As soon as I looked at the menu, I was immediately impressed by the variety of dishes they offered - 10 or so different salads, 10 different types of panini, assorted breakfast items , and a solid drinks menu. We ordered two panini -- the Mediterranean chicken panini (US$8.95) and the Wild smoked salmon panini (US$8.95) -- and two salads -- the Nicoise (US$8.95) and the Cobb (US$8.95). For the amount of food - the size and serving of the panini and salads, the price point is an absolute steal! If compared to Hong Kong, a salad of that same size would cost twice as much... I would have given them a full 5 stars, but will deduct one star to 4 stars due to the extremely long wait time for food preparation - at least 20 minutes! While waiting, and at my friend's urging, I ordered an Elephant Vanilla chai latte. I have a love-hate relationship with chai, and it honestly depends on how it's made and how much chai spices are used. Use too much and it becomes overpowering to the point that it can give me a headache. Too little and you wonder if it's really a chai latte after all. Surprisingly, it only took the barista 5 minutes to make the iced drink and it was lip-smackingly perfect. I nearly wanted another one before leaving Stanford. The Cobb salad, oh my god, I still dream about it to this very day. My mom still raves about it to this day. I think it's hands down, THE BEST Cobb salad I've ever had in my lifetime. The greens were just crisp and fresh, and well-tossed in the ranch dressing - not completely drenched in dressing nor skimped out, just right. The Nicoise salad paled in comparison the Cobb salad, but it was still an excellent salad nevertheless! You can't go wrong with feta cheese, which was generously sprinkled on top. Mo' feta, mo' betta! I have yet to return (at a non-peak hour) for their Tiger Spice Chai Latte, Americano, and other delicious treats! Or...could Coupa Cafe please open up a branch in Hong Kong?

Coupa is probably one of the best eateries on Stanford's campus, but for some reason I don't go there as much as I should! The food is really good quality, and the atmosphere of this location is awesome when it's a nice day out. For lunch, I really like both their paninis and their crepes. My favorite option is the Betabel panini, which has beets, avocado, queso fresco, spinach and pesto. It's so delicious, and a nice change from a typical vegetarian panini. It used to be called the Vegetarian Heaven, and I almost had a panic attack when they changed their menu and I thought they didn't serve it anymore. But all is well. Unfortunately they now force you to have a side salad with your panini (and therefore charge more), instead of just giving you the option to add it on. The staff at this Coupa is also very nice, and remember your name if you're a regular. That's not me quite yet, but it's good to have goals.

The desserts here are suuper good, especially the carrot cake! Expensive though...a brownie is like $4. The lemon cakes and chocolate chip cookies are delicious as well! The raspberry linzer bars are on the sweet side but that's to be expected.

Tasty food and drink and plenty of (outdoor) seating What's not to like? We arrived a little early for our campus tour and stopped by for some midmorning refreshment. The iced teas (Mango Indica and Black Los Andes) were quite tasty as was the linzer bar, banana bread, and ham and cheese croissants. It's a quick serve counter so nothing major in the way of service one way or the other and since nothing we ordered had to be prepared the wait was reasonable.

This place is a clear staple of Stanford's campus. Very handy to have and centrally located. There's definitely something here for everyone, but the wait takes a while if you don't order ahead, and it's a bit pricey. But the vibe is solid and a decent study spot for those who want to be outdoors.

I love stopping by this Coupa whenever I'm back on campus. Our kids love the treats and hot chocolate here specifically!

Over priced and portions getting smaller and smaller. I guess they really want to squeeze/starve us here on campus and increase their bottom line. My soup to go, a "bowl" for $7 came out to a cup size- I poured the contents just to see. I asked for some bread to go along with my soup, crackers, anything? That would be $2.50 extra. My goodness, I could be wrong but I don't think this soup is homemade but bought in bulk from somewhere else. Bread, $2.50 for 2 small cuts of a baguette? When Coupa first opened on campus, the salads to go were robust with bread given, and the soup to go had bigger containers and also bread given. The salads are about 1/2 the size now, same with the soup, and no bread. Bread is a table staple here in America and many parts of Europe, it is embarrassing to charge for a little cut of a baguette equalling about 3" for $2.50. An entire baguette costs that much! GSB- Arrillaga Family Dining, just a hop skip and jump from Green Library, has various soup selections and larger containers for only $4.50 with crackers, condiments, included. Go there and support fair pricing!

I went to the location at 571 Escondido Mall on the Stanford campus, phone (650) 331-0672, email GreenLibrary@coupacafe.com,open 8a-5p seven days a week. It is a wonderful find. Even though it is just a kiosk next to the Green Library, they have a large menu selection. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and got the best quesadilla I've had in months at any restaurant -- loaded with cheese, avocado, and chicken, with just a tablespoon of homemade salsa (I'm sure they would have given me more if I'd asked). The only downside: I paid $1.40 for one overripe banana, but It's the only place on Stanford's campus that is currently open for Sunday lunch.

My second time here and I ordered almost the same thing... 1/2 panini, 1/2 salad for $5. First time it was a Norwegian smoked salmon panini (thin slices of smoked salmon, mixed lettuce & chives) with a mesclun salad. This time it was a Mediterranean (chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and lemon vinaigrette) with caesar salad. Both times, the ingredients were fresh, high quality and presented nicely. The flavors were amazing, in generous portions! Such a great value for $5 :) Their menu is extensive - in addition to paninis and salads, they have breakfast (pastries, waffles, pancakes), crepes (savory & sweet), soups, quesadillas and wraps.I've only had the house coffee which was dark & strong. The outdoor dining area is usually pretty crowded, but you can find a spot anywhere between the libraries and have a picnic :) I can't wait to try more from their menu!

Maybe it's because I've been away from good coffee for a bit, but I absolutely love this place. The espresso drinks are very good - velvety and perfect texture. Had it twice (both times I had macchiatos) while I was staying on the Stanford campus, and both were oh so satisfying. Prices are right and the vibe just outside this location is supremely beautiful, especially on a sunny mild day. Sitting in the sun while drinking a beautifully made macchiato - Who can resist?

Removing one star for the service. Though I like just about everything on Coupa's menu, the management of traffic flow and the service at this location is abhorrent. Prices here are standardly high. Unlike their other locations, there are no numbers on table stands given out at this Coupa when you place an order. Instead, you have to linger around the counter and wait for your order to maybe turn up after 10-20 minutes, when someone with a heavy Spanish accent will call out the order number once, and sucks for you if you miss it. The whole set up at this location just doesn't really make sense to me. You can't see the menu until you're two people from the front of the line, the people behind the cash register are rushed and unfriendly, and despite the fact that there are 5-6 people working behind the counter at all times, it's impossible to get your order in a timely manner (even for something simple) or get help when you're either missing a part of your order or can't find it. A bagel and a bottle of water shouldn't take 10 minutes and then come without the water. I order grab-n-go because I want to grab it and go, not because I want to stand there and wait as long as if I had ordered pancakes.

I think their coffee is alright, I would choose this over starbucks. I especially love their CAFE MOCHA, it has a nice rich chocolate taste to it :) Other than drinks, I usually get their paninis. They have a variety of different menus and their service was quick so I didn't have to wait long, which made this place great for lunch! GET THE: 1. Chicken Chipotle: It was delicious! I really like the chipotle sauce, it made the sandwich. 2. WILD SMOKED SALMON: OMG FAVORITE :) Reminiscent of lox and bagel. I like the taste of the salmon, it was smoky and salty and combined with the cream cheese was soo good. And i liked the chives in it!

For at least a few years after I joined Yelp, I had MoonBeams bookmarked as "To Review." At some point I realized MoonBeams had closed and I'd never felt strongly about it in the first place, so I moved on with my life. On my last visit to campus, I met one of my college professors at MoonBeams' replacement, Coupa Cafe. It was kind of nice to see that it looked the same. Coupa Cafe is conveniently located in a central part of campus, right in front of the main library. When I was a student, I passed by MoonBeams almost every day. One day early on in my senior year, I locked my bike outside MoonBeams and managed to lose the key. I saw that bike every time I went to class until I graduated. (It isn't there anymore. I checked.) I never ate at MoonBeams, or really used it much at all unless someone asked to meet there. Coupa Cafe serves a similar function, a rendezvous spot and coffee stop for the Stanford population. That said, Coupa seems a bit more ambitious than MoonBeams. You can get a full meal here if you feel so inclined. I think I've been to a Coupa Cafe in Beverly Hills, and this outpost seems entirely different, but if the food is similar, it could be pretty decent. I'd just come from jamming an entire falafel one-handed into my face on the drive over, so I just got a Diet Coke. I sat with my professor at a little table in the sun, and we caught up and enjoyed the warm weather. I almost felt like a student again. Coupa Cafe may be new in name, but it feels very much like a part of campus life. I'll probably come back as long as I have reasons to stop by Stanford.

I just now went here to grab a quick snack and I walked up to the register and three people working ignored me. I said "are you open?" three times and they continued to ignore me. The food here is not good enough and too expensive anyway.

Who knew Stanford would have such a jewel For their food prices are unlike the tuition of this school But it's rather counter intuitive their deals are indeed a superlative Had their panini And it wasn't large but it wasn't tiny This cafe is great, the prices are low for what you would expect but I guess even Stanford students can use a decent priced cafe as well.

I'm currently the Duke here, and I have been ashamed up to this point to write a review about this place. Mainly, it's because their food is overpriced and they don't have any dishes that stand out. And their food is overpriced here, I did mention that right? I mean how can a fruit parfait be 4.50 or whatever crazy price they charge. Their lattes are just blah. Too sweet, nothing stands out. I do like their 5 dollar special menu. You can get a small hot dog, bag of chips and a coke. Better value. (They won't however, allow me to change a soda for a water...wth) Their Chicken Quesadilla isn't too bad either. I tried one of their savory crepes before too, but the crepe felt so rubbery. I've also had the Chicken Salad wrap. Surprisingly, it is actually really good. the dressing, wrap, chicken and lettuce, compliment each other very well. For some reason though, this place gets super busy. I guess more so because it's convenient and located right between the Green and Meyer Library than the actual food. Service is great here though. Nice and Friendly!

I enjoy the goat cheese salad here, the paninis, and the pesto chicken crepe. Unlike the Coupa in Y2E2 or the GSB, this one is entirely outdoors until some very tall trees. There's a red fountain nearby and very sunny Meyer Green if you're looking for a more picnic-y feel. I find their elephant vanilla chai better than their tiger spice, though both are a bit too sweet for me. I believe the prices here are slightly lower than downtown Palo Alto, though they have risen over the past few years (unless I've been hallucinating).

Tried to get a quick bite of lunch here, and they got my order completely wrong not once, but twice. Also wanted to make sure there was no dairy in my beverage that was supposed to have oat milk, and was told to try and tell them if it was right, and then didn't get a straight answer - definitely not what you want to experience if you have allergies or food restrictions (or on general)!

This is a nice alternative to The CoHo. Dining options on the Stanford campus are pretty slim when the dining halls close, and I think Coupa is one of the best offerings. I really enjoy their wraps and crepes. The Pesto chicken crepe is pretty delicious. The quality of the sweet crepes have been hit or miss for me though. Sometimes I really enjoy my sweet crepe, other times it just seems like an unappetizing mess. This location offers online ordering which makes it a pretty convenient eating spot, and the prices are reasonable as well. As a result, when the dining halls close, Coupa is usually my campus food of choice.

I really have a soft spot for coupa. Their items are often overpriced especially the food. However the people there are great and the coffee is worth it.

Five stars for the location, value, and taste. Location is central to campus, super close to the library and (selfish, I know) to the building I work in. Value is great: $2.75 for a medium chai latte. Taste: My iced tiger spice chai was creamy and flavorful, sweet but not overpoweringly so. Super refreshing, tremendously satisfying, and all I could think about after the first step was how much I regretted that it wasn't bottomless. I work way too close to this place. I'm sorry, wallet. I'm sorry, society-that-thinks-a-caffeine-addiction-is-unhealthy. That chai is just too good.

I think maybe something is wrong with their QR system or they simply lost my order. Waited thirty minutes for some avocado toast while other patrons came and went. Don't usually do Yelp reviews but wanted to warn against coming here if you're in a hurry.

I like like it when places cater to their location. And this place was quite different to the Beverly Hills location. Instead of the sit down, pay to park, wait-serviced Rodeo drive vibe, the Palo Alto location offers a cafe ambiance where you order at the counter. The empanaditas were good, but tasted a little mushy on the inside like they had been on a warmer for a bit. The tequenos also didn't taste as fresh as Bev Hills, but I liked the vibe of the cafe a lot more.

3.5 stars A decked out stand with roof and small kitchen. Outside seating available. There are hits and misses for me. This location seems to be always busy. I do enjoy their super duper strong COFFEE. Once in awhile I do treat myself with their CHAI LATTE, I get the TIGER chai which I believe is a powder. I find myself adding water to it to decrease the sugar and creaminess slightly. Chai powders contain powdered milk so that plus whole milk is too much. Come here mostly for the coffee, prepared food is decent, not my favorite. I've tried their: HAM & CHEESE CREPE (meh) the ham was cut up sandwich meat that was overly salted and I won't be ordering this one again. A variety of PANINIs - For the CHICKEN paninis, the chicken is baked/prepared with just salt I believe so the flavor comes from the sauce or condiments with the sandwich. MEDITERRANEAN $7.31 including tax (meh), I prefer the ROSEMARY CHICKEN one. GRILLED EGGPLANT and mozz and tomato is good. They do have a few vegetarian choices. Their BAKERY items don't appeal to me. Not a fan of their CROISSANTS, I'm pretty picky on those. Their ALMOND CROISSANT was not good --not flaky and the filling tastes artificial. My BISCOTTI had stale nuts in it. I was pleasantly surprised by their CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE, not bad. The RASPBERRY POPTART looking thing is pretty good --like a big a flat shortbread sandwich.

I do not love it here. I feel like the food and drinks are overpriced for what you get. I had an omelette here (smoked salmon). It was so dried out I couldn't eat much of it. The cold brew coffee is decent. The best thing going for this place is the location.

The Coupa Cafe at Green is perhaps best described as a unwanted necessity. There MUST be a central cafe on Stanford Campus, but nobody wants it to be a Coupa... Why? Well if one is to be even the slightest bit serious in their drink consumption, then they would know that the people behind the counter pressing the "espresso" button on the machine, or "making" smoothies from concentrate is not optimal. Food is okay, many of their pastry/window options are very likely not freshly made, while the kitchen food is very expensive for what it is. That all being said, if you have a hankering for a morsel or caffeine boost, it very well may be your only option. The trick is to order something very simple. When I am forced to order there, mostly because of social necessity, these are what I stay away from: Cold brew: definitely has been in a pressurized canister for many many days before it goes into your cup. Any of the Chais: although the Tiger is "spicy" which is good, there is so much sweetener that it completely ruins the drink. Don't even bother with the vanilla chai, its just milk with sugar in it. ANY espresso drink: this one is a bit more hit or miss. They do use pretty nice coffee beans, so if you get lucky and the person serving drinks pays a bit more attention to your espresso it may turn out okay. However, this has literally only happened to me once in the countless times ordering. The vast majority of the time you get a too-tightly pressed espresso made by someone who has been trained in the art of "press the button to make drink." Nachos are the best deal on the menu in terms of quantity and price, but even that is somehow not as good as it could be with just the slightest bit of attention. I usually have much more luck at The Lathrop Cafe.

Best place @ Stanford for a quick caffeine pick-me-up! The latte is a perfect balance of strong bitterness & milkiness & foam! The baristas always create beautiful foam art to enjoy too! Coupa is my daily morning and afternoon spot (open late too if you need to jolt for late-night studying). It's especially perfect on a sunny day when students congregate around the library and fountain. Note: It only has outdoor seating so not ideal for those rainy days. The food is definitely worth trying too! I love the paninis for the crunchy fresh bread. My favorite is the capresa with thick slices of mozzarella, fresh basil, & juicy tomatoes. Simply yum! They also have an array of fresh-baked pastries and desserts (pancakes, waffles, crepes, croissants, brownies, cookies, etc) for those with a sweet tooth.

The description the business provided for Yelp paints Coupa as an "urban oasis, a lively Venezuelan restaurant featuring a completely new style of international dining." It continues, "Coupa Cafe is the only restaurant in the world outside Venezuela where you can enjoy the nation's shade grown, handpicked, patio sun-dried, super fair trade organic single estate Arabica coffee beans roasted in small batches, along with international sweet and savory delights." Uhhh. If it's not apparent from the menu, it... doesn't ring too true. If you come to Coupa Cafe at Green library looking for fine international dining and Venezuelan cuisine, you'll be disappointed. That said, it's cool that they "support local, organic, sustainable & family run farms" and that everything is made with fresh and local ingredients. This location is good spot to meet up for coffee or to take a break when you're studying in the area, especially late at night or early in the morning. I find it to be too chaotic during peak times- particularly in the afternoon. Like other Coupas, this one has reliable food/drinks (so far, I've enjoyed the Tiger Spice Chai, Pesto Chicken Crepe, Rosemary Chicken Panini -- all pretty good), but it's by no means spectacular. Service is friendly but can be quite slow during lunch.

Coffee was not great at all, and service was anything but friendly or accompanying. Next time I am in the area, I will try to find another coffee shop.

I visit almost every day! The view is great and the food and coffee is great. I particularly like their mocha (it's one of the best I can find in the area), their salads and crepes. I often get the Asian chicken salad, the chocolate crepe and the lemon cake. People are nice and friendly. Prices can be pretty high (especially for coffee and pastries).

I love Coupa. Nothing warms up your soul better than a spicy mocha or a vanilla chai, and since there's no indoor seating at this location, you'll need all the warmth you can get. Especially nowadays. There's also a new park / open space that just opened up next to it, so a cup of Coupa is the perfect accompaniment to sitting on the benches and people watching. If you're looking for a snack, their key lime tart, apple crumble, and lemon poppy seed twists are all excellent. For something savory, try the jalapeno cheese croissant.

Review is only for the coffee. Possibly the worst coffee, but beggars can't be choosers when stuck on campus. Most of their roasts are burnt and chalky.

On the pricey side, but serves decent food and coffee. They're known for their spicy mocha and tiger spice chai. Order online at order.coupacafe.com to skip the line, or use the Downtown app for their other locations on campus (last I recall you get $5 credit teh first time you order). They don't serve the perico or arepa, even though it's on the menu! I've tried to order it several times over the last 2 years and they've never done it. I don't know if I'm doing it at the wrong time, but it seems an elusive dish that I really want to try.

ABCD Season One, Episode One: "Cup'a Joe." Conversation overhead here. Loosely translated. A: Wow, great coffee in an awesome location: open air, sun, nearby fountain, seats in the shade, and nice menu choices for a light lunch. B: Hmmm .... Moonbeams was better. Had more charm and character. They were outbid by this mini-chain that is taking over the Stanford campus faster than Hugo Chavez claimed the presidency for life. A: What? That's just lefty, bleeding-heart remorse for a bygone era. Coupa won this spot fair and square. They were willing to pay more, and winner takes all. Come on, it's just two locations on campus and their flagship store in Palo Alto. It's not like they staged a coup or anything. B: Don't mock my pain! I miss Moonbeams. If only Michael Moore were here right now, he'd show you. His next film should be about how coffee chains have taken over the caffeine business and are running small stores with quirky charm and fairly-traded beans into the ground. A: Really? You can get Blue Bottle at Fraiche, and Danesi espresso at Tootsie's. And fair trade at CoHo, jazz music too. It's all good, baby! Don't be knocking the free market. Adam Smith would not be pleased. This round is on me, and my leetle friend, the Invisible Hand ... (holds up one palm like a Nazi salute). And look around, comrade. This ain't exactly Flint, Michigan. B: Flint has better weather, it's true (smirks). And Adam Smith would NOT like Coupa. All that caffeine would make his Invisible Hand too jittery. But maybe their elephant vanilla chai, though ... it's sooo good. Sinfully delicious! It's the real opiate of the masses, I think. Good thing I'm not religious. Anymore. C: Excuse me, my son just started at Stanford this year. Class of 2014, we're all so proud of him! Which coffee place should he choose? This one seems really popular. (Lowers his voice). Do you know if .... Dr. Rice orders her coffee here? B: It's next to the freakin' library, you know. Location, location, location. It's textbook Ricardo. Even Condi knows that. C: Ricky Ricardo? From I Love Lucy? That Dezi was so hilarious! Is he Venezuelan? A: From Cuba, actually. But his family left even before Castro. And don't listen to my capitalist-bashing friend. All you need to know you can watch on rerun television or YouTube. D: Hi honey! (Kisses C). How's the coffee here? It's so adorable, and all those helpful staff who speak Spanish. Maybe our son (he's a student here, you know) should take some more of those foreign language classes. Then he could order his coffee like the locals do. Wouldn't that be just super bueno? How do you say "platinum preferred" in Spanish, I wonder ... B: And pay $3 for a latte? Hardly. More like picking beans for a measly minimum wage. Try ordering coffee on that! A: Please ... you're a graduate student at Stanford, not some barricadista fighting for the rights of the indigenous peaberry picker. Drink your coffee or go home, you Marx-loving Yanqui! B: Well, OK. But I prefer the chai, really ... The tea leaves must be organic, right? A: Riiiiiiight ... But don't ask about the cows. They're non-union, I'll bet. Next time, order it without the milk. Cows of the world, unite! (mockingly moos the Internationale). C: What time is Lucy on? It's getting late. Time to go home, dear. D: But I want to stay and finish my coffee first. And stay they did.