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    As Kneaded Café

    4.1 (34 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    This is the owner. She's great.  Meet Eliana!!
    Nancy C.

    Enjoyed the drip coffee, Café, Cortado, turkey, apple sandwich, and the Compost cookie. Basically a vegan chocolate chip cookie with a bunch of other stuff in it. Amazing.!!! Excellent service. Ambiance is adjacent to the SL Library. Nice music playing.

    Cafe on right side as one enter library.
    Victor G.

    As Kneaded Cafe opened recently in a dedicated space that once hosted a cafe. It's on the right as one approaches San Leandro Library. Weather was warm, didn't have much of an appetite, just needed a brew to "wake up". Associates at counter quick to acknowledge my presence, took my order. It was ready in minutes. Small interior space with a service counter which had display shelves for edibles, breads, & pastries. At the right side is an outside patio with more seating. Plenty of parking in lot. Didn't hear any music when I was there. Merch, coffee beans, tea bags available for sale at left side of counter. Offerings: (drinks): coffee, tea, lemonade, espressos, (edibles): cookies, scones, croissants, sandwiches, fruit parfait, tea cakes, muffins, hand pies, breads. Think inventory rotates. Not everything seen on shelves. Sips: pour over (4) black, medium roast blend. -premade coffee poured from thermos. Initially slightly harsh. Mellowed over time. Consistent medium-ish, never bold. -haven't had this blend for awhile. Few cafes serve it. 4 stars Worthy! Service 5 stars. Quality: artisan coffee beans. Quantity: reasonable.

    Citrus scone and brown butter rice crispy treat.
    Jeffrey S.

    ​As a big fan of the As Kneaded Bakery, I was thrilled that they would take over the cafe spot in the San Leandro Library (which is conveniently much closer to my house than the bakery). I didn't attend during the opening day, knowing that there would be a lot of hoopla around it. But I have dined in two times during the first month. The first time, it was 11 AM on a Saturday with my wife. The parking lot was quite full, though we were able to find a spot. The cafe was very busy, with many people having an early lunch or a snack. The patio was full, mostly of families with children. We were able to find a small table inside to enjoy our drinks and pastries. I ordered a pineapple espresso tonic and a brown butter rice crispy treat, while she got a yuzu lemonade and a citrus scone. The rice crispy treat was very large, must I somehow managed to eat the entire thing. Young children might have difficulty eating it, as it's very thick. But very delicious. My second visit was 10 AM on a Monday. I was the only customer dining most of this visit, though many people came through to order to go. On this visit, I ordered a hot mocha and a chocolate chip cookie (vegan). The cookie is of the flat and chewy variety, and my food was served on plates and cups (not disposable). If there is a downside to this cafe, there are not many power outlets available to customers. The exterior wall is concrete, so only a few spots adjacent to the interior walls have access to wall outlets. This may be an issue on the weekends or after school (when kids are coming through the library). Otherwise, this is a great cafe. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is wonderful. I plan this to be my regular cafe hangout spot.

    Maggie K.

    Wonderful addition to the San Leandro library! Love the afterschool specials and lattes!

    Croissants, chai, coconut latte
    Linda F.

    What great food and atmosphere! Felt like we were having coffee and pastries in Paris. We had almond and chocolate croissants, chai and coconut latte.

    Simarran R.

    The fabulous owner, Iliana, greeted us at the register. I tried a drip coffee and vegan chocolate chip cookie. I love a good high quality cup of coffee and cookie, and that's exactly what I got. Will definitely return to try the compost cookie and some of the espresso drink. Love this cafe for San Leandro.

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    Turkey sandwich with cheddar and apple was so delicious - felt like each ingredient was really amazing. I'll be back just for that.

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    Good bread. Good treats. Friendly staff. Nearby. Now they have a cafe, too - with great chai and really pleasant staff.

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    Foods not great, but the real issue is the parking meters outside throughout the entire lot. Why…read moreare these here? Is it private property and these tickets are just empty threats? With most lots like this you can't be compelled to pay the tickets - only when the city issues tickets are they enforceable. The plaza is privately owned, and everything is leased out. So does San Leandro own it? Does the plaza owner think these meters are good for our city? I think the plaza owner will be happy to know that I am on the case and I've never lost a war in my life. I lose fights often, strategically, but never the grand scheme battles. Issues that affect my fellow citizens (like this) are a marathon, and I sprint through them. I promise these meters will be removed. If they refuse, I will demand an appropriate sacrifice from the plaza ownership. If the city somehow owns this plaza and installed these meters - Is San Leandro in need of our quarters that badly, and if so, why don't these even accept quarters? Only allowing electronic pay is certainly a decision. They probably expect us all to be robots in a few years and want to get their infrastructure ready to squeeze the oil out of us when that day comes. I used to get tickets in parking lots in Walnut Creek and would just tear them up. It never came back to haunt me. If I kept parking in those same lots I suppose they could eventually tow the car but I wouldn't give them the opportunity. I still like lowkey small businesses like this one, no frills or decorations, just show up for food. As far as sandwiches go I don't think this is my preference but they come across as very nice and consistent. Other people like this place, it seems. I don't like cold stack sandwiches unless some attention goes into the accents so I'm not the target audience here. The lady at the front was very friendly but this isn't really a sit down service place, they just give you the food.

    GrubHub delivered the chicken pesto sandwich with potato salad and also an organic house salad…read moreand a brownie. Great choices! Everything was fresh, homemade and absolutely delicious. Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit .

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