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Coffee shops near Stanford University

16coffee shops within 1 mile
13within a ten-minute walk
75%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 16 coffee shops within a mile of Stanford University, 13 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 50 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Campus Dr (3) and Via Ortega (3).

The closest coffee shops to Stanford University

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near Stanford University

How many coffee shops are near Stanford University?
Open map listings put 16 coffee shops within a mile of Stanford University, 13 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 50 within 3 miles. About 75% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to Stanford University?
Olives at Building 160 (0.1 mi), Jimmy V's Sports Cafe (0.3 mi), The Axe and Palm (0.3 mi), Bytes Cafe (0.3 mi) and Café Rouge at Russo (0.4 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near Stanford University?
The busiest streets are Campus Dr (3) and Via Ortega (3).

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