So grateful to be sharing this review!…read more Mohka house is a local gem, located in Dimond District. Clean cafe with tables & couches to sit. Customer service is friendly and attentive. Plenty of pastries to choose from (which I'll be back to try). If you're looking for something caffine free, refreshing, and light consider their refreshers. The pineapple mango was delicious on a warm day. I plan to return to try their chai and house made bread.

Parking: street parking Entrance: no steps, appears neat…read morewith clean doors and window and has outdoor seating optional Interior: well lit, high ceiling, flat floors easy to walk and roll cart or wheelchair, chair and sofa seating Service: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable Food/Goods: various drinks, cold and hot dessert and savory selections

Small surprise for our weekend getaway. It's hard to come across places that specialize in vegan…read morebaked goods, and this one had amazing options. They were out of matcha, so we didn't get to try it, but hopefully we will on another visit. The place was charming both inside and out. The café is located on a lovely street, which adds to the vibe. The croissants were amazing, though I do wish they had been warm, I'm not sure if that's something they offer. The coffee was really tasty as well. Staff was fast and friendly.

Always great service and one of the few places in Oakland I trust to make a good Americano…read more The only challenge is the wait time to get your coffee, tough to come in a weekend if you're in a hurry bc there's usually a queue of coffees they still need to make before you can get yours

Questionable area... but worth it! The inside is clean and well maintained. The staff are so so…read morekind and welcoming. I ordered the Hanoi Egg Coffee. Yes. It's perfect. Strong phin dripped coffee with the perfect amount of sweetness and creamy goodness. You are able to customize as well which is great. I ordered it as advertised and I wouldn't change it.

Pandan coffee was pretty good, however I was really disappointed by the black sesame drink "Saigon…read moreby night". I had requested less ice, and it was still full of ice. The lady behind the counter removed some of the ice, and told me that I needed to request "less ice" when I order. Then when I told her I already asked for less ice, she back tracked and said that what I received was already "less ice" and that the coffee is pretty strong and needed ice to dilute it - and that next time I need to request for even more less ice. It was troubling to me that this was brushed off as somehow my fault and to "come back next time" in order to get the drink I requested and paid for. I tasted it and came back within a minute, because it didn't really taste like sesame flavor at all- and as I was coming back in I saw a man leave with two of the same drink which looked like it had more sesame cream than what was in my drink. I told the person behind the counter this, and the response was how the man was a repeat customer from the previous day so again, how could anything be wrong with the drink I received? She took my drink and added more sesame but who knows - I couldn't see and she said she " mixed it in for me"- it looked exactly the same. Anyways, this had been such a frustrating experience with too much back and forth for what should've been a really simple solve.

One of the best cups of cold brew I've ever had. My only frustration with this place was the fact…read morethat it didn't open until 9 AM. Thankfully they were open when it came time for my second caffeine fix of the day. The space is also absolutely gorgeous and they appear to host lots of educational / experiential events for coffee lovers. Highly recommend!

Stopped by after breakfast. Slight line out the door. The line moved quickly. Plenty of people…read moreworking. Some taking orders, others making food or coffee. Others cleaning. . Nice different menu. They have a nice variety of different coffee blends. This shop is Hugh. Plenty of open seats They have some unique artwork on the wall.

So good anything you order is so good I will definitely my new go to coffee shop. 10/10read more

Great staff, adeni chai is my go to! Well lit space, lots…read moreof seating space, I love meeting friends here for a cup of tea. We shared a slice of the honeycomb, and spinach feta. Both were great!

I spilled my entire coffee at the bar while I was holding my baby and the baristas were so…read moreincredibly kind about it. Great coffee. Love drinking it at home and at their brick and mortar. Love their outdoor seating.

I discovered mother tongue brand at a place called Tamper Room in Fremont. I had bought some beans…read morefor my dad, and he enjoyed, so was so excited to see that there is a cafe close by. The space is lovely. I love a cafe that has different seating options in terms of height, and there is a lovely spacious outdoor area as well. It's functions well as a work and social gathering space. I tried a guava pastry that was delicious and got a lot of work done (I worked in 3 spots since I like to move around when I work). Service was great, and there are so many drink options as well! Looking forward to returning soon!

Delah Coffee is a local gem that I love supporting! Located off the busy intersection of Grand Ave,…read morethis cafe offers a variety of Yemeni/middle eastern drinks and pastries. There are plenty of open seats inside, which is great for spending time with friends, reading a book or studying. I tried a few things this time - the Biscoff latte which is new, the pistachio and rose croissant, the milk cake, and the spinach and cheese turnover. Beginning with the latte, it actually wasn't too sweet and the Biscoff gave the coffee a light richness that wasn't overpowering. The milk cake is soft and practically melts in your mouth. The croissant goes well with the pistachio and rose filling. Lastly, the spinach and turnover is light, baked to golden perfection, and is the perfect size to share. I can't wait to come visit again!

Fantastic offerings, space, hours, and staff! I haven't found a better late-night study spot in…read moreOakland, and the folks who work here are the absolute best. I haven't tried it yet, but the food and dessert offerings look amazing. The general ambiance here is lovely and there are so many thoughtful details in the space and even the serving ware used for drinks and food.

Got an iced horchata latte and loved it! Also got an almond croissant which was a bit mushy, but…read morenot too bad! Also got banana bread which was also okay. Good space that has plenty of seating. Staff were pleasant. Not sure if they had wifi though!

Was really looking forward to finally checking this place out. They have a bunch of things to try…read moreon the menu. There was a lot of people in there 1/2 an hour before closing too so I'm sure the place is good. I tried something new cause I usually love this drink: banana matcha, (Even though i originally came to try something else) but I was disappointed. Matcha flavor was really light and so was the banana flavor. It was more of a light matcha milk, if you will. I will come back to try what I originally wanted to drink (horchata matcha latte, I believe it was) cause I really think they have good drinks. I've heard great things from friends so maybe I just got a bad drink, off day, or because it was a new drink on the menu, it just hasn't been perfected yet? Not sure but just wasn't what I usually expect from a matcha drink. Other than that, service was great. The cashier was really nice. I was able to find street parking really easily as well. (If you do try the banana matcha, maybe ask for less milk!)

While there are many restaurants on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, we keep returning to Sana's Cafe…read morewhere we've had consistently delicious breakfasts and lunches.

Discovered a new Mediterranean Cafe that carries variety of drinks, sweets and savories…read more Located at the corner of 48th St and Telegraph Ave in Downtown Oakland; Sana'a Cafe has a cozy vibe where one can hang out and chill. The interior makes one feel that you are in a high end cafe with its beautiful decor. Some many items to choose from, the person taking my order was very helpful in explaining the different kinds of drinks and pastries. Ordered the Ginger Honey Jobani as a hot drink, Biscoff Milkcake, Honeycomb, and a Beef Fatayer. There were several kinds of milkcakes which would have the texture like a tres leches cake. The Honeycomb had pockets of cream cheese and was drizzles with honey. The Meat Fatayer is like an empanada. The food and drink were very tasty. Highly recommend to stop by Sanaa Cafe and experience it. Their website shows more cafe openings in the future!

* Perfect spot to unwind and treat yourself to unique pastries, coffee, tea and empanadas with…read moregenuine Hispanic origins and amazing blends. ** Art pieces, ambiance and live events are always refreshing and makes it great to engage with likeminded folks and community activists and artists *** the staff are always welcoming and open to give recommendations of great art, events and specials. **** The merch is uniquely Oakland and I really feel like this is a great summary of what the community here stands for and fights for with grit, grace and creativity ***** AC@B nuff said. Ty for what you stand for

Food is so good! And I asked Vin in the back for his recommendations and he gave me both the…read moreMushroom and Chicken Empanadas, soooo good! and for a drink, a Café Olla Latte with cinnamon and sugar