Coupa Cafe - GSB

Coupa Cafe is a local café chain that serves standard coffee, breakfast items, brunch options, and quick bites. This particular location is inside the Stanford campus, right within the Graduate School of Business. I’ve picked up food and coffee from here multiple times, esp in between the classes- both for quick lunches and coffee breaks. Their app makes ordering very convenient: you place your order ahead of time and simply grab it when you arrive. My experiences have been consistently positive. The food is straightforward and reliable—nothing fancy, but solid basics like coffee, banana bread, simple sandwiches, and salads. Overall, the quality is good for the price, and it’s a dependable option when you want something quick and easy on campus. I’d definitely recommend it for a no-fuss

I like the coffee here + sandwich. Very friendly staff. It's a bit on the pricey side though. Plus sometimes the cafe is not open during the weekend.

We were visiting Stanford Graduate School of Business for a global conference, and Coupa Cafe was a great place to share ideas with my colleagues.

I placed a mobile order ahead of time because I was in a hurry, but the experience ended up wasting more of my time. When I arrived, someone had already taken my order by mistake. Instead of just letting me grab something quick like a croissant as a replacement, they insisted on remaking the exact order—even though I explained I was in a rush. It felt like there was no flexibility or concern for the customer’s situation. Really disappointing, especially since I took the time to plan ahead.

The breakfast wrap was acceptable, but the latte was somewhat burnt, hence a bit too acidic. They should use a lower temperature, and then the latte would be better.