Philz is a coffee shop native to Northern California, and their dedication to quality coffee has gotten them a devoted and rabid fan base. Founded by Phil Jaber, Philz prides itself on hand crafting every cup to every customer’s specifications. They have some very unique custom blends that often overwhelm first-time visitors and regulars alike, so if you’ve ever been tempted by Philz but discouraged by the menu or the ordering process, this article will tell you how it’s done.
Steps
1Find a Philz near you. Unfortunately for you non-Californians out there, Philz only has locations in San Francisco and East Bay areas.
2Locate the order line. At Philz, you order first and pay second, which is opposite most traditional coffee shops. There will usually be a big sign directing you to the proper place.
3Wait to be called up. Your coffee is made-to-order by the baristas, and they can only handle 4 cups at a time. Wait in line until you hear someone say they can take the next person.
4Choose your drink. If you’re new to Philz, ask the barista for a recommendation. They’ll figure out what kinds of flavors you prefer and find you the perfect blend. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, you can also experiment with their extensive menu:Dark roastsJacob’s Wonderbar Brew: Nutty and chocolatey, without bitternessTantalizing Turkish: Rich and dark, with a touch of cardamomEther: Dark and oily, with a hint of charcoalJulie’s Ultimate: Classy and floralAromatic Arabic: A full-bodied Arabian coffeeCode 33: Strong, rich, and oilyMedium roastsTesora: The classic Philz blend, and strongly recommended for beginnersPhilharmonic: Warm, with a hint of cardamomAmbrosia Coffee of God: Warm and sweet, with nutty undertonesAnesthesia to the Upside: Oaky and sharp, with a caramel finishSilken Splendor: Warm nutty tonesFiltered Soul: Sweet and chocolatey, with traces of hazelnutIt’s the Best: Soft and smoothDancing Water: Smooth and delicateHalf-Caff: Half Tesora, half decaf SumatraLight roastsSooo Good: Smoky and sweetGreater Alarm: Strong, sweet, and highly caffeinatedCanopy of Heaven: Complex flavorsNew Manhattan: Earthy and distinctiveDecafDecaf Dark French: Bittersweet and full-bodiedDecaf Ethiopian: Rich and silky smoothDecaf Sumatra: Sweet and earthyDecaf Organic Swiss Water Peru: Sweet, silky, and decaffeinated using the Swiss water methodSpecialty drinksEcstatic Iced CoffeeMint Mojito Iced CoffeeGingersnap Iced CoffeeMocha Tesora: A chocolate lover’s dreamJamaican Blue Mountain: Full-bodied and smoothHot chocolateTeasBlack Tea: Strong, but not too acidicGreen Tea: Floral and nutty notesChamomile TeaYerba Mate Tea: SmokyIstanbul TreatMint TeaHerbal Mint TeaChai
5Pick a size. You have two options: small or large.
6Decide whether you’d like your drink hot or iced.
7Pick a sweetener. Your options are sugar, Splenda, Equal, Sweet’n Low, stevia, or honey.Tell the barista how sweet you want your drink: not sweet, light, medium, or extra.
8Pick your cream or milk. Your options are cream, whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, low-fat milk, almond milk, non-fat milk, soy milk, or vanilla soy milk.Tell the barista how creamy you’d like your drink: light, medium, or extra.
9Pay for your coffee. Let the person at the register know what blend you ordered and what size. Most blends range from $3 to $4 a cup.
10Wait for your order to be called. It’s important to remember which barista you ordered from and what you got because they’ll call out your order and not your name.
11Give it a taste. Most baristas will ask you to taste your drink while you’re at their station—just so they can make sure they got everything perfect.Don’t hesitate to ask your barista if your drink isn’t quite to your liking. They can tweak your drink until it’s just right.Philz Drink List
Philz Drinks List
