Damn good coffee. I usually go for the drip but I got a cortado on my last visit and my day was made. Thanks for a strong cup of coffee Burlap! read more

I missed my connecting bus and ended up trying Burlap Coffee since it's right next to the bus stop LOL. I first ordered the iced mocha ($7.40), and later came back to try the iced vanilla latte as well . The iced mocha was super yummy! There was barely any bitterness from the espresso, and the balance of chocolate and coffee gave it a really smooth, velvety taste. It was a little pricey for the size, though, so I'm not sure I'd come back frequently. I also tried the iced vanilla latte, which was pretty good! It was a tad syrupy for my taste, but the espresso itself was good and came through nicely. The cafe has a really chill atmosphere and seems like a great spot to study. There are free wifi and a few outlets available, and there's street parking as well as plaza parking across the street. It's also just 2 blocks away from the MacArthur BART station. Overall, I enjoyed both drinks, but the price point is what keeps me from rating this higher. I'd still come back if I'm in the area and need a coffee or a place to work! read more

Burlap Coffee - iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

I arrived just a little before they closed. I was hoping to try one of their flavored drinks but they let me know they only had cold brew or drip coffee left, so I went for a cold brew, small, with 2% milk (milk did not cost any extra) and it was $5.50 before tip. Service was courteous and quick, and the cold brew itself was decent, not particularly memorable but it wasn't unpleasantly bitter. read more

Burlap Coffee - Cold brew, small - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Much larger cafe than I originally thought with plenty of seating in a back area. Staff was friendly and service was fast. Ended up only getting a latte. There is a shelving unit near the ordering counter that contains multiple baked goods, so if you want a baked good with your coffee you're in luck! There is some street parking nearby, but may be difficult depending on the time of day. It was a bit pricey for a regular latte, I believe it was about 12 oz, but not too abnormal for the bay area but leaning towards the higher end. Coffee is good. This would be a good place to work if you're looking for that! read more

Burlap Coffee - Plenty of seating! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped in bc they had free wifi and Google reviews mentioned ample seating. Understatement of the year. This spot has a great ambiance. Nice tall ceilings, casual and comfortable decor. Variety of seating options including chairs, benches, two couches. The food and drink selection was greater than their website led me to believe. It looks like they bring in pastries from Acme, offer breakfast sandos, bagels (small selection), empanadas (small selection), and smoothies. There are a LOT of outlets. Didn't need to use them, but wifi was nice. The one person running the store was quick, kind, and gave off a very welcoming vibe. Local art on the walls and a big piano - next time I'll ask if they host shows on the weekend or something. The only downside is that there's one bathroom that must've been left behind in the decoration plan. No counter space to put your stuff on. But it seems like it might be wheelchair accessible which is better than most. Seriously though, a working and clean bathroom this close to BART?! Great music and great tasting coffee. Will definitely come back. read more

See all

Great spot to grab a drink and get some work done or just relax for a minute. Service was great! read more

Burlap Coffee - Banana Mocha - decaf + iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Extremely flavorful, coffee drinks, great service, friendly people, cool location for a hidden gem read more

Burlap Coffee - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

A very laid back coffee shop where you can read a book or work for hours. They sell food, coffee, and tea. The back of the coffee shop is very spacious and it has a piano and couch. read more

See all

Coffee isn't good at all, bitter not pulled properly tasted awful. The service was unreal too, the iced latte cost $6.40, every coffee shop l've been to the price posted is the price you pay,the menu says $5.90 but you'll pay $6.40, very misleading, if it was good I wouldn't have minded as much. I pay $7 at Urth Cafe for an iced mocha that is amazing. Anyway, I said wow thats expensive, the lady making the coffee says " I just follow orders the owner sets the prices ", sorry you see yourself as just there to follow orders, how sad for you. I've never heard such a disturbing comment, clearly this woman and business has issues. I wouldn't return to this place even if the coffee was free. read more

Almost everytime I go to a coffeeshop, I order a chai. This was by far the best chai I've had - it was so creamy and perfectly spiced. I added a touch of cinnamon which elevated it even more. I ordered the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich which was executed perfectly. The space itself is very homey and a great place to get some work done. Free wifi, plenty of comfy seating, and lots of outlets. I love how bright and colorful it is - really adds to the ambiance. The worker there was super sweet and welcoming! read more

Only been here twice, but you can be damn sure the third and future visits will be stellar. I am greeted by the same lady who always asks more than any just the standard greeting, which I love. She is an efficient multi-tasker, making sure that her (likely) quickly-passing-through customers can rush off to their next destination after ordering. As for the actual food & drink - I've only had the Banana Mocha, but it was lovely both times. I'd say it's closer to a lightly sweetened chocolate latte - not overpoweringly sweet as one might first imagine. They sell Pebbles (berries / red velvet) vegan donuts, (plain, chocolate, almond) croissants, and baked bars, along with some more shelf-stable baked goods and instant oatmeal. I had the blueberry donut & a plain croissant my first two times - cause believe it or not the actual donut shops within a block of there always seem to have a line (good for them though!). read more

See all

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, deep and nutty - Pastries pair well with the coffee - A short walking distance from the Macarthur BART station - Music is trendy pop My family and I were planning to walk around the Macarthur area, but first we decided to find a place to have our first cup of coffee. After some searching, we found a coffee place just within walking distance from the Macarthur BART station. I ordered the caffe latte, and the banana mocha for my relative who prefers sweet coffee drinks. We were able to have our coffee inside, so we sat in the available tables and chairs that were close to the entrance and the counter. When I look behind me, there is another room - closed off for now - that is filled with empty chairs and tables. On a normal day, I could see there would usually be more guests sitting in the back room. Since we decided to drink inside, the coffee arrived in the most adorable cups I have ever seen in a coffee shop. As well as the cup designs, I also adore the interior design of the cafe. That was, in fact, one of the reasons why I decided to stop by this cafe. I love furniture with a classic and cottage like look. I mostly drank the caffe latte, but I did try the banana mocha too. The coffee flavor is deep and rich, a good energy for the morning and afternoon walk. It was a good balance of coffee and milk, and no change in acidity or bitterness to the last sip. The banana mocha was delicious too; not too sweet so it also paired well with the pastry we ordered along with our coffee. Speaking of pastry, I ordered the raspberry lemon bar. The sour, tartness is mild in this dessert, and I got a burst of raspberry in each bite. It was a very satisfying taste. I'm usually for sour lemon bars, but this one was so good I might change my preference. I loved the cafe here, so I would like to visit here again. read more

Burlap Coffee - Cafe latte and the banana mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Love the atmosphere. Love the help. The lavender latte and banana mocha were delicious. Coming back for more.

Great local coffee shop with very cool vibe. Friendly and helpful staff who know how to make outstanding cappuccino. read more

My favorite new coffee place (new to me) since I started working nearby. Iced vanilla lattes to die for and very consistent no matter who makes them. Nice selection of pastries from Starter Bakery. Cute cafe and dammit I love those granola bars up by the register haha! read more

I got a coffee to go today and it was solid, but I had such a strange, rude experience! I ordered a decaf latte because I enjoy the taste but didn't want any more caffeine for the day. The woman taking my order gave me a weird face and repeated "decaf?" A few minutes later she gave the barista my order and said in a tone "decaf." He looked at her and said "are you serious?" in an almost whisper but still loud enough I could hear. He then took a bit talking about bagels and things with her before looking at me and again saying "decaf," then walking over to pour a decaf black coffee. I clarified I had ordered a latte and he then re-made it, but ordering a decaf latte at a coffee shop should not have been such an ordeal! Particularly when they do indeed have it. And they certainly shouldn't have been so rude about it right in front of me. No thanks! read more

What a nice place to work, to have a matcha latte, to just enjoy a lil bit outside and change the routine. What most important thing for me, it is pet friendly. You will have a great time here, with a good service. read more

Burlap Coffee - Organic Guatemala Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

After passing by this place many times while catching the bus, I finally decided to to treat myself today. From the outside, this coffee shop looks rly small but there is a large seating area in the back with unique art. The cashier greeted me as I walked in and was super kind. I ordered the egg and cheese sandwich and an iced latte. Both were reasonably priced for a cafe! I love the cups they use for the coffee, and it had a solid well balanced taste. The egg and cheese sandwich was great too! I appreciate the freshness and quality of the ingredients, as the sandwich was steaming when I got it. The english muffin was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft in the inside, which paired well with the melted cheese and fluffy egg. I think they cooked the egg perfectly (it was not dry at all). This cafe is super chill and relaxing and I love the back seating area which is great for studying. The music is not TOO loud either. I will definitely try the banana mocha next time! *I also appreciate that they make an effort to check vaccination cards and ID if you are dining in, which most cafes don't seem to do! read more

See all

I used to pass this café everyday on my way to Bart, and finally stopped in. I'm grateful that I did! This one of Oakland's hidden gems. I asked the barista to recommend a drink for me. I was very skeptical when he told me to try the "banana mocha", but it was surprisingly delicious! I also love the decor and the spacious lounge area. It is the perfect place to take your laptop or tablet if you need to get some work done or watch a video. I will definitely be returning! read more

Burlap Coffee - Banana Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

It is a sweet little place, and I love the homey decor. We were looking for a little spot to have a good coffee and conversation and it was perfect for us. Coffee was really good and service was good. Would definitely go back read more

Burlap Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I walked in to pick up my order (which I placed online 20 mins prior to showing up so I wouldn't have to wait for my order in the cafe) to see the person making drinks behind the bar not wearing a mask & talking up a storm. I asked if he could please remake my drink after putting on a mask, to which he apologized & said his friend was getting one for him (since he'd forgotten his in his car). He was nice about it, but that's not something anyone should have to request given the pandemic. It's not over. I get & appreciate that masks are forgotten all the time, but as a place that prepares food & beverages it's bad practice to not have back up masks for staff, especially the person preparing the beverages. Kinda funny that the woman behind the counter had the nerve to act a bit stunned that I wanted my drink prepared again while a mask was worn. You can think all the happy thoughts but even if you're vaccinated, talking into someone's drink & onto the cup they'll be drinking from puts them at risk if you're carrying the active virus, which is fully possible for vaccinated people. Super unfortunate because the place is really close and has good coffee. Hopefully the staff will do better to wear masks all the time. read more

Burlap is a new coffee option virtually next door to MacArthur BART. The pastry rack is just inside the door on the left and I found it quite inviting. The raspberry pastry I had was very good. Cesar is the lone barista and a really friendly guy. Good to know you'll have coffee consistency. He did a great job with my latte complete with a pretty heart. Plenty of space here if you want to get your work on or just chill. read more

Burlap Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Cute coffee shop with lots of outlets available, vintage appliances available and a wide variety of seats and furniture to relax at.

Ordered a cold brew because they were out of nitro...and because I wanted a cold drink. Got oat milk (they didn't have dairy) and was t terribly impressed. I suddenly remembered I prefer a milkier texture or at least...sweetener. Might be back to try their other items (or hot coffee) since the location is rather convenient. read more

Burlap Coffee - Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I really enjoy the homey feel with sofas, and even a piano someone can play. The food is pretty good for a coffee joint. I'm disappointed in only one size of coffee now and that they no longer stock artificial sweetener. But the coffee is good. I previously would have given it 5 stars. read more

Solid place to study, it's not a super large place but the vibes are nice. I ordered the honey oat smoothie (which sounds like a strange thing to get at a coffee shop, but it was honestly so good). My boyfriend got the banana mocha. You couldn't really taste the banana that much, but I thought it was the perfect level of sweetness. I wish the menu had more options but overall a good place to get some work done! read more

Burlap Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly and gourmet and 2 blocks from BART. My friend Mike and I hadn't seen each other for a few years and he stopped off at the BART train we walked up to burlap and I ordered a latte which was very well-made and he ordered a fruit-based smoothie type drink which was delicious. read more

Would I return - yes (if I were I the area/ taking BART) Totally missed this 2-month old old store. Slightly hidden behind massive buildings and scaffolding- but super excited for this part of oakland which is slowly taking shape and adding more unique, kitschy businesses Store breakdown: 1. Clean with wide open spaces 2. Features a baked goods section with donuts and croissants 3. Coffee is affordable at $2.50 and extra smooth .. a little too smooth/ lacked depth and strong finish but still cheap and satisfying 4. Offers a small selection of sandwiches 5. Small backroom offers the most seating- wish they'd do something with the dead space in the front/lobby 6. Random baby grand piano I wish them success :/) read more

See all

The Cafe is quaint with all the right feel in the neighborhood. They do close at 2pm on a Saturday. Love to see the Furbabies that come through in the Cafe. They have a little treat for them too. read more

See all

Hidden gem in Temescal serving up Rainboe donuts and a solid mocha. I chose the sweet potato donut and took the barista up on her recommendation to have it heated. Hit the spot perfect in combination on a cold morning after my run. Support this local spot if you're ever in the neighborhood. read more

Burlap Coffee - Mocha and sweet potato donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

Very friendly place for cup of coffee and a donut. Good cup of coffee. The bqriata was very nice had a mask on and there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter. Was not hungry but want to come back to try their breakfast sandwich items and also their shakes. Very reasonable price. Quick and friendly service. Parking a little difficult. read more

See all

Coffee, food, studying!!!! This place has been everything to me while preparing for my exit exam! Service is great. Atmosphere is great. This place is super warm and inviting! I definitely recommend them for coffee with friends, solo, or for a date! read more

Burlap Coffee - Egg, Bacon and Cheese Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

See all

My fiancé and I try and experience a new coffee shop every weekend as Oakland has so many wonderful places to try. I felt very safe with all the COVID precautions. There are two tables out front you can enjoy your coffee. The staff was nice and the coffee was good. Worth checking out for sure! read more

Burlap Coffee - Order window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

If I'm giving honest feedback this place is just ok. The decor is worn and outdated and the espresso used could be Improved or sourced elsewhere. This place gives me the vibe that they are doing what has worked before and not taken a look at the competition. It's not the worst coffee shop but could benefit from a 2025 update. Overall things could be reevaluated and improved here. read more

I just moved to a different part of Oakland and was hoping to explore cafes with vegan options. I saw in photos and reviews that this place carried one or two vegan pastries. Upon arrival they told me they no longer carry any vegan options so that was a bummer (docked a star). With plant based diets being so prominent nowadays I feel it's important to offer at least one option but this place is cute and I still enjoyed my oat milk latte! Thanks for having plant milk :). The inside is colorful and comfortable, definitely a place I could see myself hanging out and working if I had more time today! I would recommend this cute coffee shop. read more

Burlap Coffee - Vegan oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Went here for breakfast to start my day off and it was a great decision! I got an iced banana mocha with oat milk and I was curious at how it would actually turn out since I've never had a banana mocha and honestly it was so delicious! The banana flavor is very subtle and compliments the mocha well. The egg sausage and cheese sandwich was delicious too! The egg was like homemade (if that makes sense, as opposed to the McDonald pre made esque), the sausage was nice and thicc, and the biscuit it was in was crispy. I put some hot sauce on it and it was perfect :) I wanted to try the sweet potato donut but I forgot to order it so I'll definitely be back read more

Burlap Coffee - Sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich (with hot sauce on the side) and a iced banana mocha w/ oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Burlap Coffee is my new favorite spot! Burlap Coffee sells tasty Ethiopian coffee, sandwiches, bagels, and pastries. I ordered an iced chai latte which was delicious. The space is surprisingly very big, which you wouldn't assume when walking by! The back area has tons of seating and large tables with lots of outlets and fast free WiFi. It was easy to stay here a while to get work done and keep ordering! The barista was SO nice and friendly. I found my new study coffee spot. read more

See all

Delicious coffee! I ordered soy vanilla latte and it was amazing! Not overly sweet & nor overly hot. The temperature was right to sip & go. I've also ordered some muffins with bacon, egg, and cheese. Very generous amount of bacons on the muffin. Beautiful decor & decoration inside the cafe. Looks like a good spot to read a book or just hang out. Streets parking are available. Friendly service. read more

Burlap Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great place but I don't understand why they close so early (at 1pm on Sunday!), would love to come here with friends and catch up on a late Sunday afternoon. They should consider opening longer read more

Burlap Coffee drips upon Ruthie's Cafe long vacated space. space totally refurnished. laid back opulent ambience. some seating in back offerings: vegan donuts, hot/cold drinks, hot tea. sammies soon brew: ethiopian yirgacheffee coffee, 12 oz (2.75) -smooth, strong brew. -quick, friendly service drips: -near MacArthur Bart station -little street parking nearby. ongoing construction takes up space. read more