Pink Pantherz Espresso

Coffee shop · North Fair Oaks

Pink Pantherz Espresso

Coffee shop · North Fair Oaks

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2797 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061

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Pink Pantherz, a quirky drive-through coffee spot near Redwood City, serves up a diverse menu of drinks in a fun atmosphere, blending energy with a playful vibe.  

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Bikini Barista Cafe Covers Up After Pushback in San Mateo County - Eater SF

"Lattes at a drive-through cafe outside Redwood City in San Mateo County will not be served, as originally intended, by female baristas wearing bikinis, as they are at other locations of the Bay Area cafe chain Pink Pantherz. Instead, cafe workers at the San Mateo County Pink Pantherz will be more fully clad in tank tops and shorts. The cafe has agreed to voluntarily bowdlerize its business, also changing its logo and the names of some of its beverages, in response to pushback from community members." - Caleb Pershan

https://sf.eater.com/2018/9/14/17860740/bikini-cafe-pink-pantherz-san-mateo-county-controversy
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Bikini Barista Cafe Pink Pantherz Opening in San Mateo County - Eater SF

"Pink Pantherz runs cafes in Fremont, Modesto, and Fresno, operated by lingerie-wearing women selling drinks with provocative names — blended ice beverages include a “Bootycall,” (with peach, mango, passion fruit, and pineapple juice) and a “Hard On” (with blue raspberry and watermelon). The new San Mateo County location is planned for just outside Redwood City on the road to Atherton." - Caleb Pershan

https://sf.eater.com/2018/8/23/17774076/pink-pantherz-san-mateo-county-bikini-barista-cafe
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Eva Vasileva

Google
Good service the barista was nice, polite, friendly, sweet person. I didn't know about the "work uniform" just needed a mocha then grabbed few extra drinks to try later on decent, machine taste type sweet drinks. Good variety of drinks, especially white coffee blended, hot, cold good options. Maybe nice to see prices but I didn't mind giving me a straight up price with the order that was not ending in 69 or 65 cents:)) the pen was different color ink, sweet little efforts. Not recommended for husband's:)))) but why not a white coffee!

Shailja

Google
Honey dew Boba was Terrible - stale lump of boba which was all clumped and very big chunks of ice - just mild hint of honey-dew. I also got - ice Americano and there was no size option. It tasted like store bought 32 oz of cold brew. Highly disappointed. Will not visit again.

Alejandra Rosas

Google
They have really good drinks and love the drink called Dirty Blonde it’s a roasted marshmallow coffee and the Poison Ivy is delicious too!!

Darrin Bruce Taylor

Google
THIS PLACE IS GREAT. WHEN YOU WANT TO JUST STOP REALLY QUICKLY TO GET SOMETHING TO DRINK. THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF DRINKS TO CHOOSE FROM SMOOTHIES BUBBLE TEA DRINKS ALSO THEY HAVE COFFEE WHATEVER YOU WANT REALLY.

Chameli Padilla

Google
I usually buy often in this place. I love the drinks here... But I have observed some girls being rude and unhelpful to the female gender. The drinks are also sometimes of poor quality when that happens. There is a girl called Megan who is the only one I have seen who has a friendly attitude and smiles with customers.These kind of girls should always work there. Because not all of them are kind to the female gender there, can improve that PlS..?

Juan Lepe

Google
Its no longer there Closed and it looks like they are going to change it to something else

grkgod1001180

Google
Ordered the iced Mocha Coconut basic Medium or Large, medium=24oz they claim Large=32oz. Friendly Bikini Clad barista with nice 🧁's would I go outta my way to come nah overall good experience. Sum of the other reviews claim the barista's are unfriendly towards female's & that matters why? Now that I've been here a few times after my initial visit during the pandemic the darling 😍 Blonde that works during the week is always friendly, makes sure she gets ur order right & never copped an attitude bumpin' up da ⭐'s.

Madison Lee

Google
Was super excited to try this place and they have really awesome menu options but no one was there! The sign said ‘Back in 5 Bathroom Break’ so I waited 10 minutes but no one showed up and I had to get back to work. Disappointed I didn’t get to try anything!
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Luke S.

Yelp
Sorry to hear about this place closing, the girls were great , they made great coffee and served great snacks . They always had great smiles too.
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Eric G.

Yelp
Starbucks Is better Pink Pantherez Expresso in redwood City California no good Starbucks is better quality drinks This pay's too expensive
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Chris P.

Yelp
Grabbed an early morning pick me up from the Fremont stand today and miss Brittany was my batista and not only does she look amazing but she is super sweet. Very professional and an absolute joy to talk fo. 10/10 stars
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Ray L.

Yelp
Expresso shots are the best! Why pay Starbucks prices when you can get better expresso and beautiful women in lingerie to serve you at way lower prices.

Myra H.

Yelp
I'm a frequent customer and I usually have no issues. I recently had gotten a drink and there was a bug floating in my beverage (image included - google said it was a German cockroach). If management could handle this situation for the best benefit of your staff and customers.
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Juliana G.

Yelp
I have been coming to this location for a long time I always get the mocha & I love seeing the barista Megan here, she has such great energy and always has great service!

alise m.

Yelp
The coffee was weak and the Fabuloso was strong, but the server was fast and friendly.
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Victoria M.

Yelp
PPE Campbell stand great drinks! The baristas make my day. Of course my favorite gal works there.
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Alex G.

Yelp
good experience here! They serve espresso (no drip coffee), which was fine with me! I had a double shot on ice with cream and SF vanilla syrup! Super yummy. To be honest I wasn't expecting a barista in a bikini so that was a fun surprise, but she was super sweet! A little pricey ($6.50 for my drink), but it was good and more convenient since it's drive thru. Would recommend for a quick coffee! They do not accept apple pay.
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Kurtis S.

Yelp
I've driven past this little place and always wanted to check it out, and now I finally did! The service was great and the girl who made our drinks was kind and helpful. I have never had a blended horchata mocha before, but it turned out fabulous! My girlfriend got the blended vanilla latte and although the flavor was very good it seemed as though there was too much ice blended in because it tasted slightly watered down. It's a pretty easy in and out location for drive through and I will likely be back to try other drinks!

shaun c.

Yelp
Drink was horrible. Accidentally stopped in and didn't realize what I drove into. The servers are scantily clad.
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Ryan M.

Yelp
Location and convenience is about as good as it gets. Having a drive-thru espresso bar that isn't a mainstream brand is really nice. They have two lines leading to the window so that's also useful when there's a few cars ahead of you. The coffee is surprisingly really good. I was expecting something around Starbucks quality but I prefer this over Peet's even. Their menu is pretty vast, ranging from smoothies to boba as well as coffee. Next time I think I'll try something like that. The baristas are always friendly and quick to make your order. It's a little pricier but it's also tastier than most mid-range coffee bars so you get what you're paying for. There's no seating area so expect to stay in your car for this order. I'll be back to try more of their menu.
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Juanito D.

Yelp
The best place to get a drink full of energy before and after work! The best service and a five star quality. Specially my Prinxess Megan! She is a great barista and a wonderful woman!
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Ben F.

Yelp
Pink Pantherz offers different fruit flavored syrups to be combined with your energy drink of choice (Red bull, rockstar, monster etc.,) and have it blended or shaken over ice. It's crazy awesome how tasty the concoctions are! I have never enjoyed coffee or coffee based drinks (I order a hot chocolate at every coffee shop I go to) and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I think it's smart for this place to cater to people who enjoy the taste of energy drinks and have found a way to liven them up. But if you do enjoy coffee/coffee drinks, that's offered here as well! Along with boba drinks and breakfast foods! Kinda a little bit of everything for everyone's tastes. And it's a tiny little drive-thru spot which makes it even great cause you don't even have to get out of your car and stand in line among other people and in a post COVID world, it works great! Another thing about this place is that they do have bikini baristas here. However you personally feel about it (check out ALL the reviews on this page), they're hired to do a job so make sure to treat them with the same kindness and respect you'd show to other service workers!
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Haley C.

Yelp
Love the bikini barista concept! Coming from Texas, it's a unique experience. Daisy was so sweet, gorgeous and fun. I told her what I normally get and she personalized my coffee for me to my liking and surprised me. It was a good coffee and I'll be back soon.
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John P.

Yelp
Ordered a double espresso - Coffee quality is OK . Bre was attentive, friendly. Negative - the lot is small and the traffic flow is tight. Larger vehicles like long bed pickups need to pay close attention. Pro Tip - look to see if your favorite server is working on Instagram at pinkpantherzespresso1 and pinkpantherzespressogirls.
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Khris T.

Yelp
The coffee here is good depending on what you get or or could be Mids depending who's making it . Sarah is super nice with it thoe best service and fast
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Heather S.

Yelp
Oh my gosh I was looking for a coffee place close to Stanford and I don't go to the coffee place that is on every corner you know the one!! I spotted this place and didn't realize it was a bikini barista shop but oh well... she was super friendly and suggested an addition to the chia that I was getting! It was fabulous! I have found my new coffee place when at Stanford!!
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Kristin D.

Yelp
This place is right around the corner from my house and we love it! The girls are really cool and friendly, the drinks are wonderful. Probably a lot of people in Redwood City would just prefer that it go away, much like the hanky-panky, but the hanky-panky was a real disgusting dive and this place is just kind of fun. If you don't mind a little lighthearted sexiness with your coffee... Cruise on by
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Anita T.

Yelp
I don't really see this as entertainment so I'm posting purely from the perspective of someone looking for coffee in short order one day. As much as I'm not a fan of businesses that get their customers at least partially from objectifying women, I was needed my coffee and my baby daughter had just fallen asleep in the car seat. Any parent knows you don't eff with that come hell or high water. We drove into here and asked for a plain bagel with cream cheese on the side, and a basic coffee. Pros: It's a drive thru, as the previous business at this location was.its just not as much of a thing out west than it is out east where you probably have to walk through hideous weather - what, are we too lazy to get out of the car and catch some rays walking into a store? Unless you're a parent with a sleeping kid and then drive thrus are worth their weight in gold. Cons: Of the two things we asked for, neither was done right. Coffee was burned (which is ridiculous, how do you screw that up when that's the primary thing you serve), and they gave us the wrong kind of bagel with the cream cheese already on it. Not a shit was given there!
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Glenn R.

Yelp
I like the soy milk iced mocha, the aloha, and the panty dropper. I request Sprite instead of Red Bull.
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Jennifer L.

Yelp
This was my first time here since it was Caffino. Good service. I got a giant blended red bull drink. I like the concept! It is probably hot working in there anyway! Makes sense! And helps them with tips which is what they need!
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Theresa P.

Yelp
I've been to this business before many times and have been very pleased with the drinks and the customer service above and beyond. Today was quite different. My boyfriend and I paid for two drinks came to about $14 +6 tip. My boyfriend ordered his drink which tasted completely water down and tasteless. He was not happy with it at all. My drink was ok. It didn't compare to the ones I have had in the past. I asked her to add a little flavor to his drink because it was very tasteless. She said, "I could remake it for you." We agreed, but told her to just add some more flavor to it. So I handed her back the drink which she proceeded to throw in the garbage. She then said we owed her another $7.25 for his new drink. I told her that we already paid! She told us, "I'm making you a new one." I said, "I didn't ask you to make me a new one, just add flavor to it." She then told us she couldn't do that! She said if you want a refund or if you wanna talk about it with my manager, we have to come on Thursday in the morning. I felt like I was totally scammed. I was like, "Are you serious? "She told him she would give him his drink back out of the garbage can, if he preferred to have it back. We told her, "Nobody asked you to throw it away, nor did I ask you to make me a brand new drink or better yet charge us 2x." I felt like I was in a weird out there place in another dimension; but, because she's half naked she can say or do whatever she wanted. She's completely ignorant and should be fired!
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Alonso Z.

Yelp
I went to pink Pantherz and I was discriminated against I asked the worker if I can get a water and she said $1.50 oh no we don't do that and closed the window on me and I felt discriminated and she was just hiding from me at first and then decided to put her shirt on as well and came back and said I can't get a water, I think she did this because I'm Mexican and she thought I wasn't going to giver her a tip
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Bruno M.

Yelp
What's not to like?!? Beautiful baristas serving you delicious coffee and all kinds of energy drinks!
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Lilith G.

Yelp
Ordered 2 tropical/fruity drinks with Redbull and something like a carmel coffee drink. The drinks were made quickly and tasted really good. The person working inside was super friendly and patient since it was our first visit.
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Elizabeth ..

Yelp
Worst coffee in town! Sorry to say but it's TRUE. Besides the curly hair I found on the lid when they handed it to me. Dont waste your money. Even McDonalds coffee is better!
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B M.

Yelp
They are SO SLOW. So much for a quick drive through. The mocha tastes different depending on who made it. These girls take 10 years serving male clients, especially ones in nicer cars. It's expensive and the quality is shotty. I'm lazy and hate getting out of my car, but even with that being said, I won't go back. Plus they charge extra for using my debit card.
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Deanya K.

Yelp
Their hours aren't reliable. Drove 30 minutes just for it to be closed when it said they were open. Should definitely update their hours!

Christian S.

Yelp
I'm giving this place ONE damn star. My girlfriend ordered a hot chocolate with extra raspberry and it tasted like soap, he chocolate water with a hint of coffee. And when she asked her to try it, the lid was even all the way on and it spilled on her sweater, honestly I wouldn't come back to this place unless you like ditsy service.
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Darine V.

Yelp
Coffee sucks. Tastes like hot water. Not only that, I was completely shocked by the way the girl was dressed. Then I realized it was a uniform, which makes me even more disgusted that I supported a business that objectifies women's bodies!! The girl seemed smart and nice, just irritating that they would agree to do that. And of course, all the five star reviews online are from men. Just make it a regular drive through. And fix the coffee- the idea of a drive through is gold- but you gotta have good coffee. Makes me wonder if something else is going on.
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Carla V.

Yelp
What time does this place open? I just stopped by and it's closed, it's 915 AM. No one inside, all lights out. Was really hoping for some coffee.
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Sarah P.

Yelp
Great drinks & unique experience . Definitely worth a try if you're passing by . Grab a poison Ivy !
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Lynne Marie Raguindin B.

Yelp
I really wanted to like this place. It's close to my school. They have 2 sides to serve their guest. The staff is really nice but the coffee is just too acidic for me. I gave it a couple tries. But, the owner needs to get different beans.
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Jennifer T.

Yelp
I'm giving 1 star because for the most part, they only have great customer service if you are a male. My kids(4&6) LOVE the horchata drink. There are only 2 women that work there that have been super friendly to me and my kids when we pulled up. Other than that unless you are male they don't really have much energy or enthusiasms to help you. I was even sent away recently because the girl who was working refused to make the drink my kids wanted in a small size. I explained to her that everytime we go there they accommodate the request. And she proceeded to tell me in a very rude tone as she rolled her eyes that she wouldn't. Ok. Thanks. If I had been a dude it would of went a lot different. Thanks for the couple of ladies who went out of their way to help a mom and her kids.
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Melissa P.

Yelp
I've been there 6 times already, and I'm addicted to there drinks. They have such a good variety of drinks like boba's, blended coffee drinks and flavors like coconut, toffee, cheesecake. They have 3 breakfast options: muffins, bagels, and a breakfast sandwich. There bagels are all ways fresh, and there breakfast sandwich's are great for a typical breakfast sandwich. They have never messed up my order, and they have good/great customer service. THERE DRINKS ARE AMAZING

Courtney W.

Yelp
My blended white mocha tasted like cleaning spray. Like, actual cleaning spray like when you walk into a deli and they've just cleaned the floors. When I got to the bottom of the cup it had a strong cleaner odor. They use these cheap paper cups that I don't care for (at least for 24oz iced) and I wonder if they're being stored improperly near cleaning supplies, or if the cups are out in a place where, being paper, they are absorbing cleaning spray when the place is cleaned. Or maybe the white mocha powder/sauce itself was contaminated. Either way, it was rather unpleasant. If it hadn't been for the bad chemical cleaner flavor, the white mocha stuff they use is very good! I had been once before and we tried the honeydew boba and mango boba drinks (also served in the paper cup) and they were good. Did not have the gross cleaner flavor then, and I originally gave it 3 stars for that reason, but I really think cleaner-tasting drinks is inexcusable, so I knocked off another star. Since they serve 24oz in paper cups with flat, non-dome lids, you lose out on beverage if you get whipped cream. And fair warning for the prudey-types out there: the barista may be in a bikini (that has been the case both times I went). It probably gets hot in there, so hopefully she's comfy!
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Jasmine P.

Yelp
Me are going through a Pandemic. I was on the drive thru line and none of the workers were wearing their masks. Also none of the walk up costumers were wearing them. I felt unsafe and I had to leave. I would imagine they have to wear masks. Can someone please fix this problem? Thank you
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Wayne D.

Yelp
Avid Peet's Coffee Customer ! Love me some Caffeino. With that said.... Pink's does a pretty good job of laying down a very Tasty.... Beverage. Not to mention the Plethora of drink selections...including the Climatic explosion of Energy drink fixes.... All in all.... Pretty satisfying ! Oh yea.... The Customer Service....not too shabby either Think its time ..... To Truly turn Pink...... !!!!! You will always hsve my back....n my Front....lol.... Laughter is good for the Soyul...
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Jesse B.

Yelp
The lovely ladies behind PP make fantastic espresso drinks! The #1 young lady there by far is Sweet Mary! Not only is she gorgeous sexy but has a great bubbly personality! Great customer service!
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Eduardo V.

Yelp
Alex is the barista i ever had in my life. She recommended i tried a poison ivy with coconut redbull and it was super amazing ! Great customer service !

Sofie S.

Yelp
I come here with my friends all the time because their drinks are really good and the staff is super welcoming! Meghan and Isabelle helped me figure out a drink that I really wanted and it was delicious. :) I definitely would recommend trying this place out!
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leanne w.

Yelp
BEWARE. My three month old was in the car. She started crying as I paid. I sign the receipt and add the tip and drive off to go home and feed my baby. Next day there are fraudulent charges on my card from Apple and Macy's. Thousands. Then I realize I never got my card back from this place. I was distracted by my baby and one of the girls took advantage of that. Never going here again.
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Kate S.

Yelp
Woah! Didn't realize half naked baristas was the thing here... what?!? Pulled up with my sleeping baby in the back and was horrified. Coffee was ok, how is this a thing?
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Maria M.

Yelp
Oky first of all before I make a review I want to let y'all nw that this place is not for people that have closed mind or for people that judge. this is not for family or anything like that I would say 18+ I love there drinks very professional, very nice girls I love to support anyone's hustle and especially women not my business hw they make it because at the end of the day is not me showing my body which is there choice and it's nothing wrong with that I just come for the drinks there hella good, my favorite is poison ivy with soda and the blueberry heart if you are intimidated because there half naked this place is not for you... I love the drinks very delicious and beautiful made that's the only reason I come and they have good service Kylie was my baristas last time and me and my sister love her super chill girl and very caring and very attentive she let us know there was a wait which we appreciate it she had a line but she was very good at getting every there drinks and out the way

Greg M.

Yelp
I make a point of dropping in whenever I'm in the area. Actually twice. Coffee in the morning, smoothie for the ride home. I check the Instagram to see who's working, but honestly it doesn't matter. All the girls are quite delightful. Never been disappointed with drinks, food, or girls. If I lived closer I'd go weekends too! And I'll remember my calendar next time. I want to get signed by every girl!
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Marian A.

Yelp
Just went today and the barista was super friendly. Thank you for being open during Shelter-in-Place.
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Grace B.

Yelp
I love coming to the Redwood City location! Megan is so sweet and nice when I pull up all the girls are so professional & beautiful never had a problem !

Kelly M.

Yelp
Wow... literally just pulled up, during open hours. There was one car in front of us, nobody behind us. The car in front of us leaves so we pull up to the window to order. The lady inside literally has her back to us and after a couple minutes turns around, opens the screen to place a handwritten note saying closed, on the glass. We would have understood if this was maybe a break time for her, but to be so rude as to not even say anything or apologize after we had been waiting in line?!?! Not returning just based on customer service.