"Fantastic latte prepared and served up by the owner. Loved the laid back vibe of the place. Life slowed down when I went in. I was not rushed to order, the owner was not rushed in preparing my coffee, and I took time to indulge in every amazing sip amongst other laid back patrons. Also, great downtown location. I was visiting, but I wish I lived in San Mateo so I could frequent this place regularly. If you find yourself there don't miss it. If you are commuting through, jump off the train and walk over. Definitely worth it!"

"I'm in love with this place! It's a small cute coffee shop with lots of goodies, awesome cookies, delicious beef empenadas, and they also has a lavender syrup which I absolutely love. The guy who works here is so nice, we love coming here to work or just for relaxing time."

"Walking around and exploring the downtown of San Mateo I found this small beautiful place - 3 Bees Coffee right on the corner of busy 3rd and B Street! Wow! Opposite on the street is a Peet’s coffee place and I thought how in world they are so close to each other coexist! I love to explore and I walk inside. And I tell you the vibe, the atmosphere, the calmness invite me in and I’m no longer worried about how this small coffee shop exists so close to a big known place! It’s my first time in 3Bees Coffee, and I’m so glad I found it! The place is small, but very inviting and people come here not only to relax, and work (like me :) ) with a cup of wonderful foamy cappuccino, but also to play games! I’ll take that as a good option - next time I’ll come with my friend and a game, but today I’m with my computer. The roads outside are wet and the heavy rain is promised to start again any minute, but you can definitely enjoy the inside with a wide smile on the foamy cappuccino, or breakfast items, and other small sweets, or you can choose GF treats or varieties of chocolates! The music is making everything even better - I was welcomed by guitar music by Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra, and then it smoothly flowed into the music by a native of Colombia, Latin jazz guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero. It made my day! 💯👍 The owner of this place is very attentive guy with a big smile and he brings the real coffees in real ceramic cups to you - and that for me as a cherry on top! I’ll definitely will come here again and hope you will too!"

"Excellent coffee, great service, and lots of good munchies. What more could a person want. Very reasonable prices a not pretentious like the chains."

"Came for an iced mocha in the morning and enjoyed every sip of it. Staff was amicable and quick service. The al fresco (outdoor seating) is a great touch and adds to the vibe (B street recently closed for pedestrian mall activity). The ambiance is fantastic inside and out. Paid street parking nearby."