Finally got a chance to try 1888! I pass by this place everyday, and even on weekday mornings, around 7:30, there's already a line and customers hanging around drinking coffee. I stopped by early afternoon, on a Saturday and thankfully, it wasn't too crowded. I opted to try an iced Caramel Latte and it was sooo good! I wish I ordered the large instead! The perfect amount of sweetness as well. The owner was really nice and funny as well. The only weird situation was when I scanned my phone to pay all of a sudden one of the employees (heavy set with curly black hair) suddenly turned the register over and started pressing on the screen - without saying anything. I even asked him, "how can I tip? How can I request my receipt?". He said nothing. Huh? I had to call out for the manager, and at that point I just requested my receipt. I thought that was super strange - but oh well. Other than that, I loved the coffee, the manager was hella cool, and I can't wait to return to order breakfast the next time. That's it, that's all. :) read more

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1888 is a cute little walk up coffee shop. There was a little line, and a consistent stream of people while I was there. There is very minimal seating outside, so it is more of a grab and go coffee place. I ordered a lavender latte and it was not too sweet or too strong of a syrup. I also got the egg wrap with the Kalamata olives and bell peppers. The wrap was very tasty and the perfect size for a filling breakfast. The ingredients all tasted very fresh, and the sauces that came on the side were so tasty. My only complaint about the wrap was that it was very leaky from the vegetables inside. I can't wait to come back here for more coffee and yummy food! read more

Very cool coffee shop by the lake, perfect to grab a bite and a drink and take a nice walk! Keep in mind there is no indoor seating. I got the salty dog latte and it was soooo yummy. No notes. Their mochi muffin was interesting and delicious, and I also got the 1888 burrito which was exactly what I wanted! The only downside is slow service on busy weekends, I think they would benefit from having more baristas working during the rush! read more

Came here for breakfast on a Monday morning; it's a good deal for a cappuccino and an egg brioche sandwich with bacon. They have a small amount of outdoor seating and the breakfast sandwich far surpasses some others I have had for a similar price. It comes with a garlicky green sauce on the side, which was interesting to try. It's more of a grab and go place for folks coming off off Lake Merritt but not too busy at 8:30am. read more

1888 Coffee Station - Breakfast egg sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I've unfortunately become an espresso snob and will not order them from many cafés, despite them being my favorite, because often times I find the espresso beans are burnt, and that taste exacerbated throughout Americanos. That said, this unassuming cafe is DELIGHTFUL. Great service. Fantastic coffee. And the most reasonable prices for coffee and breakfast items I've seen throughout Oakland. My Americano and a breakfast wrap or breakfast sandwich comes out to $12 before tip! Definitely recommend read more

1888 Coffee Station - Americano with magnificent crema - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Solid spot with lovely drinks and fantastic pastries! I came through for a drive by beverage and bite with a catch up with an old friend. she had the chai, which she really really enjoyed. I asked for a good lemonade recommendation and was steered toward the mint lemonade. It was fantastic! Refreshing, bursting with flavor, and not too sweet. Tasted of real lemon and mint! I also had a bite of my friend's passionfruit mochi donut. SWOON I SAY!! SWOON!!Gentlemen helping us out was also very very kind. would definitely come back! read more

1888 Coffee Station - Super refreshing mint lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I got an espresso. Good layer of crema, but thin body and flat flavor. Tasted like a dark roast with slight bitterness. Not burnt but a no-go for straight espresso for me 2/5. read more

1888 Coffee Station - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Loved that they had bacon pieces for their canine customers. Pricing was reasonable at $9/breakfast sandwich. I could tell they were a neighborhood favorite as the line got longer. The problem was that their was a hair in the middle of my Avocado Melt. The other 3 egg sandwiches came without issue. I'm just grossed out by the hair. read more

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Making me post another review for uploading an additional pic. @yelp - let's change this please?! Thanks! And yum! read more

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Five star review for local business with chill staff, waking distance from my home, good enough coffee, excellent doughnuts. On a different day, I could see me writing this review as four stars. Look -- limited seating and food that's a touch pricey for the portions means it isn't my daily/regular coffee place but I do stop by about once a month and have never had a bad experience. Their pastries are the hidden gem. The tiny little doughnuts have a sharp sweetness that's difficult to match: . read more

1888 Coffee Station - Fresh warm wrap on a cold rainy day is just what I needed! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

What a gem! I stumbled across this coffee shop looking for a quick caffeine fix before continuing my day, and wow I'm so happy I found this spot! I ordered an iced salty dog (salted caramel latte) and the person I was with got a cold brew. The prices are super reasonable. And.. the coffee was really good! My iced latte hit the spot. The employee was fast, efficient, and very kind. It's a walk up coffee spot so the drinks were done in literally minutes and we headed on with our day with no long waits. Will be back and definitely recommend! read more

This is a grab and go coffee spot across from the Gardens at Lake Merritt. It seemed like a local spot as the owner/barista/cashier was striking up a conversation with some customers. We ordered two drinks: Latte (16 oz - $4.95): Not my drink, but I took a few sips +Strong coffee flavor balanced by the whole milk Pumpkin Pie Latte (16 oz - $5.45) with 2 pumps syrup (50% sweet) +Good amount of pumpkin pie spices that didn't overwhelm the coffee itself -Reminded me more of pumpkin spice vs pumpkin pie: Adding some pie crumbles on top would evoke pie more *Verdict: The drinks were less expensive than other coffee shops I've been too, and it's a convenient spot to grab coffee and/or pastries around Lake Merritt. read more

1888 Coffee Station - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

1888 has the best coffee and chai in the world! The staff members are very friendly and efficient. 1888 is hands down the best coffee shop in Oakland. read more

This review is solely based off the food item that I ordered. I got an egg sandwich - bacon egg and cheddar on a brioche bun. I had high hopes as I have been eyeing this place for a long while and it had good reviews but I was met with disappointment when I took my first bite. They put so much mustard!! I literally gagged when I saw this. Egg with mustard is a crime. Also they didn't put cheddar? It was some other type of cheese. Not sure was good though. I also wish that the green aioli they included on the side was more flavorful. I couldn't really taste anything when I tried it. My biggest disappointment was the mustard situation. I wish I would've known so I could've requested it without it. I will say the service was great- the girl at the register was very sweet regardless of the mid day rush. She deserves all the flowers! read more

1888 Coffee Station - Egg Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

5+stars! This was first visit. I'm so glad I decided to stop by. What a treat! I got a cappuccino and a scone. I was super impressed by both. I have a hard time describing the espresso. It's a bit of a different style than I've ever had. Very clean, subtle, and smooth, with a great caffeine punch. It's actually been years since I've had a proper, tasty scone. To me, somehow throughout time, what's called a scone, has become a dry, tasteless, and unsatisfactory experience. This, on the other hand, reminded me of great scones of my past, haha. Very butter with a perfect texture. Yes, I'll be back often, as it's near by :) read more

My fiancé and I tried this place last Sunday after our run around lake Merritt . We shared the ( stuffed croissant ) breakfast egg sandwich with cheddar and bacon ( no avocado) because unfortunately I am allergic to it . It was very tasty and fresh. I had an ice coffee and I am usually one that loves sugar in my coffee but I tend to usually go now for natural sugars like coconut or honey but I did not need any with this iced coffee it was very tasty and smooth. My fiancé had the same drink but hot and he loves it black , he also loved the flavor . They were a little busy on Sunday and this was around 10am . They had 3 workers one doing short orders , one coffee and one making the food. There is no chairs or tables only a small countertop . You are usually standing in line outside it there is one . I totally forgot to take a pic of our coffees ! But I got you guys on their menu , which I think the prices are reasonable compared to bay prices read more

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Ordered: Medium Iced Lavender Latte (~$5) Aya's take: 1888 is an unassuming coffee spot located right across Lake Merritt making this a great spot to grab a coffee with a date or walk around the park. The Iced Lavender Latte gave me the caffeine kick I needed and was smooth and creamy. I enjoyed the lavender essence in each sip. Very pleasant! read more

1888 Coffee Station - Medium Iced Lavender Latte (~$5) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The best chai!!! Food and drinks came out fast despite the line. Food special was good too. Perfect for a walk around the lake!

This is what all coffee drinkers need to experience LOL.... Just kidding. But it is very good. And they have Vietnamese coffee and it's good. They have lattes that are good as well. The breakfast avocado toast is the bomb. The pastries and mochi is really good and fresh. I like to walk here to get my steps in, I pass by on one side and then on my return, I stop and get my coffee. read more

Lovely spot. No seating so it's definitely a walk-up window to grab your stuff and take it with you. Cashless! It's a 4.5 stars for me but I rounded up. Good prices, it feels like "normal" latte prices closer to $6 total than like $8+ Ive seen in other places/starbucks. Fantastic chai!! Super fresh and strong flavor. They say homemade and I believe it. Just fantastic. This is the only place I will order chais in the area now. The baked goods are from Third Culture. Nice that I can grab my guava mochi donut from here at the same time. Pretty fast too. This is a small establishment and I've only ever seen one person working in there, but I've never had to wait long at all. read more

We had the avocado melt and it was delicious and very filling. It was buttery cheesy goodness with fresh creamy avocado slices-yummy!

super good coffee and for a good price! It's perfect the perfect stop for a quick drink :) the lavender latte and caramel latte are a go to

Really great chai, super convenient location. Trying the food is next on my list! They even have treats for your pet.

Great latte and pastry for a beautiful morning. Top it off with a friendly barista and what else can you ask for?

I only got a cup of coffee there but it was good coffee! They don't take cash, there are no accessible restrooms, it's literally just a hole in the wall with like one stand-up table outside or something, but if you need a quick fix of the bean when you're on the go near Lake Merritt, it's fits the bill! read more

This place is always busy when I pass by and now I know why. This past Monday I was able to give it a try and the Lavender Latte was superb. It will definitely give you a strong kick of caffeine that keeps you going throughout the day. The space itself is small with no real seating but I'm not complaining at all. This setup makes it the perfect place to grab a quick coffee and walk around the lake. I'm glad to have this coffee spot in my neighborhood. read more

Due to the pandemic, I will be removing criteria that I had added to my reviews, such as restaurant ambience, mood, and wait time. This review will only focus on the dish. Quick Summary - Coffee is not sour - really good iced latte That day it was sweltering, so we found ourselves looking for a place to drink or shade to hide in between the trail of strong sunlight. After visiting the lake and the bonsai garden, it was time to return and find ourself a cold drink to cool us down. The cafe was slightly difficult to find because it was right next to a restaurant, and a tree's branches and leaves blocked the larger sign '1888'. The menu was easy to read and had helpful notes, such as what was the most popular drink. I noticed there was only one or two cold drink options, so I asked if it's possible if the drinks had an iced options, and to my glee they offered this option. So, I ordered the iced lavender latte and the raspberry lemonade. After getting the order, we found a bench to fit. There are tables and chairs near the cafe, but on that day it was occupied with guests. Onto the drinks. After drinking this, I might have to reconsider my rating grade for iced coffees, and place this as the high tier. This is the taste of iced coffee I have been looking for. If many have read my reviews or viewed my photos, I hardly order iced coffee, and it's due to me trying and failing to find the iced coffee I like. The iced latte here was a good balance of milk and coffee, so there was creamy milky flavor with the robust and rustic coffee flavor. Even though it had ice, the flavor didn't water down. This iced latte is going to stay with me for some time and definitely a reason to come back here to drink this again. In addition to the really good latte flavor, mine had a good fragrance of lavender. I liked it, but my relative thought the lavender flavor was strong, especially on the first sip. The opinions and fondness of the lavender can sway. I also tried the raspberry lemonade, and this was really iced that it instantly cooled us down too. The citrus was just what I wanted on this hot mid-afternoon. Leaving this here - the staff was really friendly and radiated with positivity. My cap I wore that day started a jolly conversation about my favorite series. This is something I have missed during COVID, when I only made coffee at home or opted for delivery: the spontaneous conversations. This was another positive experience and made me glad I visited the cafe. read more

1888 Coffee Station - (left) iced lavender latter; (right) raspberry lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I am absolutely in love with their Lavender Mocha! OMG it is delicious. I usually order a 16 oz. with Almond milk extra hot. I've also ordered the Lavender lemonade on a hot day and it was so worth it. I'm not a fan of the pastries. I've never had one, but they don't visually stimulate me enough to want to try them so there's that. I usually pay about $8 for my Mocha. Expensive, but again... it's worth it for a nice little weekend treat. There is usually a line, but it moves pretty fast so don't allow that to intimidate you. The baristas are always friendly and I've honestly never had a bad experience there. read more

1888 Coffee Station - Enjoying my Lavender Mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

COFFEE: cute little to go coffee station right down the street from our place in Adams Point! They are affiliated with Bacheesos the Mediterranean restaurant that is next door . They also serve a few items from the breakfast menu plus a variety of coffees. Hubby and I walk over here to get Americanos and chai lattes . They are practicing social distancing and they require masks as well . Very cute and quick service! Support local ! read more

High quality beans & farm fresh milk. Made an excellent latte. Don't miss out on the canelés made by a local pastry chef, they are excellent and only available on the weekends read more

This morning, my friend and I decided to grab a coffee, and try something new, so we walked over to 1888. I have always seen lines here and figured this place must be great! I ordered the latte with coconut milk, while my friend got a chai. Sadly, my latte was bitter, while also tasting watery, and my friend's chai tasted like Luke warm water. I've seen that they are known for the lavender latte, so maybe I should come back and try that or see if the regular latte is better, but honestly, with so many great coffee shops just around the lake, there's very little reason to every return. read more

Please y'all try their lavender latte you will not regret it. no notes. Also this place is in the perfect area for a nice walk.

We tried the Greek Breakfast Wrap and the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Latte. Both were absolutely incredible! This place is a perfect grab and go on a weekend morning - the service was great and speedy. read more

Was looking for a place to study and came across this place on yelp. Came here without reading reviews, just based on the number of stars. I was surprised that this was not an indoor coffee shop but rather a place where you order outside and there are a few tables and chairs on the side walk. I ordered a lavender latte. It was super delicious and they even did latte art on my drink! Pros: -fantastic drinks -fast service Cons: -metered street parking -only a few outdoor seating options. This is more of a grab and go kind of place read more

1888 Coffee Station - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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A surprisingly great selection of delicious breakfast sandwiches. Also got a mochi donut and a lovely herbal tea. Proprietor was very nice too. Just stumbled across this place on a walk - what luck! read more

Hands down: I love 1888's coffee. I highly recommend. I can't praise em enough with just the 5 stars. They also have a gang of dairy-alternatives available. The drinks I regularly order are: Mochas Americanos Dirty Chai Red Eye Lavender lattes Im sipping on a 16oz cold brew with 2% as Im writing this review. read more

Was looking for a cup of coffee on a chilly morning and I am so glad to have encounter this cute place. Love the lavender latte! The flavor is very well balanced and not overly sweet. They also have pastries from third culture bakery which is a plus. Will definitely check out this place again when I am in the area. read more

I am very impressed with this place. I've walked by it a few times and thought it was only a coffee place. But they serve food as well! Service: Server and cashier was super nice and friendly. She didn't mind that we took too time trying to decide what we wanted. Coffee: Lavender Latte - A little too sweet for my opinion but it was creamy and definitely caffeine infused. I would definitely asked for a little less sweet next time. Turkish Coffee - Best turkish coffee in town! I love turkish coffee done right. It was strong but not bitter. Loved it! Breakfast Potatoes - This is the best thing out of all their dishes. Don't get me wrong, their food was great. But their breakfast potatoes is a must try! It's perfectly crispy with the right amount of seasoning (turmeric???) Overall: Must try! Highly recommended! read more

$17......... called to ask them about the slab of avocado they sat on a piece of bread (couldn't even slice it). they responded "oh yeah... i'm sorry, we can give you a free coffee?" what an absolute rip off. read more

1888 Coffee Station - "avocado toast" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I was on the way to work and wanted to try another small coffee shop, opposed to a chain. I saw that spot popped up on the Yelp nearby coffee shops, and I had decided to give it a try. It had a long line and that to me is usually a good sign. It had only 1 Barista working but she was quick and efficient. They also had Third Culture donuts which made it even better and made it worth the wait. I had ordered a Soy Vanilla latte and a Tiramisu donut. It was awesome and so was the service. I had code for a Yelp check in with 1/2 off pastry with coffee purchase. I had also received a code for a free espresso drink on next visit. I will definitely be back to try more of their coffee and pastries. read more