Highest-rated cafes in the Modesto area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Modesto area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Modesto were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#29. Oodles Frozen Yogurt
- Rating: 3.8/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3430 Tully Road Ste 42 Modesto, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Vegan
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#28. Bottoms Up Espresso
- Rating: 3.9/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Prescott Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#27. Pura Vida
- Rating: 3.9/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1407 Standiford Ave. Ste A1 Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#26. iPho Vietnamese Noodle House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Standiford Ave. Ste 7 Modesto, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Noodles
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#25. Tea Daze
- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 McHenry Ave. Ste D12 Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#24. Pink Pantherz Espresso
- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1940 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
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#23. One Tea House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 Standiford Ave. Ste 9 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#22. Smallcakes 聽Decadent Coffee
- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 4800 Dale Road Ste 100 Modesto, California
- Categories: Cupcakes, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#21. Culture Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 2801 McHenry Ave. Ste A Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
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#20. Conchitas Truck
- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 4459 Spyres Way Ste C Modesto, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
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#19. Penny University
- Rating: 4.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1202 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
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#18. Preservation Coffee & Tea
- Rating: 4.3/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#17. Austin's Coffee Crafters
- Rating: 4.3/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 West River Road Ste A Ripon, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#16. Teaspoon - Modesto
- Rating: 4.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Ste 130 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#15. Giacomo's Espresso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 Scenic Drive Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#14. What's The Tea
- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Sylvan Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#13. Mocha Magic Cafe and Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 920 16th St. Ste F Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
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#12. Palermo Restaurant Italian Cucina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea, Pizza
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#11. Crows Landing Donuts & Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Crows Landing Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#10. Bagels N More
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1532 Lakewood Ave. Ste 5 Modesto, California
- Categories: Bagels, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#9. Caffettino
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2625 Coffee Road Ste V Cornucopia Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#8. Picassos Gourmet Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 963 10th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#7. Tealite Drinks and Snow
- Rating: 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3848 McHenry Ave. Ste 120 Modesto, California
- Categories: Shaved Snow, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Valley Donuts
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2119 Patterson Road Ste 7 Riverbank, California
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea
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#5. Next Level Nutrition
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 Patterson Road Riverbank, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Waffles
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#4. Ripon Coffee House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 North Wilma Ave. Ste 10 Ripon, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Grinding Grounds
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks
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#2. Pure Grind Coffee & Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1006 H St. Ste 1a Modesto, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Venues & Event Spaces
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#1. Vitality Bowls
- Rating: 4.9/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road Ste 620 Modesto, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
