I got an espresso. It was a medium roast, their signature blend. It had great creamy texture and a good layer of crema. Bitterness overpowered the shot but I tasted some promising fruity notes. 2.5/5 Would come back to try pour over. read more

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This is a great spot for some coffee. I love how the place is on the same block with Salvation Army, so you can thrift and then get yourself a drink right after. I love their affogato, it was very refreshing, balanced, and a nice treat after a long day. Prices are fair and what you see in almost all the coffee spots. The place looks small from the outside, but it actually has a decent amount of seating both inside and out. I love the tall windows that let in so much natural sunlight, because it gives the cafe such a bright and inviting atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The food service is quick and well done. It's on a pretty busy street with constant traffic, so getting there by car can be a little hectic, but it is totally worth it once you're inside enjoying your drink. read more

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The only independent cafe on this side of the island with a big enough footprint to hang and chat. Love the high ceilings, clean bathroom, personable staff, fancy toasts, coffee and unique seasonal blends. read more

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I've driven past this coffee shop countless times when crossing the Park St. Bridge. It always looks so inviting, today I finally had the chance to check it out. I'm unsure if there's an official parking lot, I parked at the shopping plaza and walked across the street. While it is quite small in size it's huge with personality. Great music fills the air, they're beautiful plants as far as the eye can see, ample seating and the overall space is bright and clean. I was in the mood for a latte and was surprised by the different flavor options. Feeling adventurous I drove strawberry latte. It's reasonably priced the flavor was very upfront but not overwhelming and it was just a delightful time in the coffee shop. A great place to go for people watching there is an endless stream of cars and pedestrians in motion. I'll likely be back for another visit, I spotted Dole whip on the menu as I walking out. read more

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A lovely spot to kill time while my son was out on the water. Upon opening the door, I was greeted warmly by the staff and made to feel quite welcome. The seating is mostly at table tables along the wall walls of window. It was kind of neat to be able to sit and watch people walk by in the traffic as it ebbed and flowed toward the bridge. The early morning was rather quiet outside so it wasn't noisy at all. I had a lovely chai latte, extra spicy. It was perfect after the chilly walk to this little space of warmth. They had a nice selection of pastries, ultimately I chose a danish because I love them. This one did not disappoint. It was tender and flaky and went perfectly dipped in my chai. If ever, we are in the area again, I will definitely pay another visit. It was nice to step into a local place that wasn't a chain. I think the quality of staff and consumable offerings was just so much better than you would find at one of the other places. read more

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I'm usually very particular about matcha since I've perfected my own recipe to suit my personal taste, but I have to say I really enjoyed their Earl Grey Matcha from the seasonal menu. It wasn't overly sweet and still maintained that earthy matcha flavor that many places tend to lose when they jump on the matcha trend. My husband ordered the Vanilla Bean Caramel Latte, also from the seasonal menu, and loved it so much that he said this is now his favorite coffee spot. Safe to say, whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be returning! read more

I've driven by this coffee shop for years and finally stumbled in as my wife really wanted to get a fresh cup of Joe. The first thing that stood out to us upon entering was, although the location is smaller than most spots, it has just the perfect amount of room for their staff to make the drinks and for customers to actually take a seat and enjoy themselves inside. We came at the right time because immediately after we placed our orders, people started storming in there and created a line that went to the front door. She ordered a seasonal drink, a Jasmine Latte, while I ordered an Affogato. We were both amazed at the immediate high level of quality each of our items both had. Her Jasmine Latte was refreshing, soothing, and carried a calming element with each sip. My affogato was creamy, rich, and a burst of flavorful energy. I would've never imagined coffee and ice cream could taste so good together, but I was even more surprised that I had never thought of doing something like that before being a sugar addict. Another thing that stood out was a fair amount of the clientele we encountered during our stop here were LGBTQIA. I could tell that they were regulars here, and were ecstatic to take a coffee on the go or simply enjoy their time in the outside eating area with company. Being a straight male, I am not one to speak on behalf of that community, but would be doing a disservice if I didn't mention how this appears to be a great place for those who are. It also wasn't just those customers who were enjoying themselves, but everyone who placed an order. This was one of those rare instances when going to a business where every single person who patronized their expressed sincere happiness. On the contrary, it's worth noting that parking can be a nightmare. As there isn't a parking lot you're forced to park on the streets, and for me, I had to park about a block and a half down. It might be better depending on when you go, but for us it was definitely a pain. Taking everything into account, we both agreed that we look forward to our next visit here. Coffee Cultures produces exceptional coffee, sustains a great atmosphere, and is one of the best cafes we've been to. Coffee Cultures gets a high 5/5. read more

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Great little coffee spot located in or near the Downtown Alameda area. The service here is very friendly and the vibe here (at least on a Saturday morning) was pretty chill. The building has a pretty cool look to it and it seems to be connected to a mixed use location with a shared courtyard. And I think they have soft serve here too! Gonna have to come back and try that as well. I believe they roast beans here (so the place smells wonderful - I also ended up buying a bag of their beans) and have a really fun menu with classic drinks as well as some different seasonal menu items. I had to get the snickerdoodle latte. It also came with a fun doodle on the side of the cup. I also got an Americana with some cream. I needed the caffeine because I was in the area relatively early to line up for a BBQ place down the street. So I didn't have a problem finishing both drinks, haha. The drinks were very tasty and this is a spot that I probably would frequent if I lived or worked in the area. There seems to be plenty of street parking - just make sure you know the ticketing rules and time limits. I ended up parking around the block in a more industrial area because I knew I needed a spot to be in for a few hours. read more

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Honestly a disappointment. I love trying matcha lattes at all new locations and this one didn't compare to many others. I ordered an iced matcha latte minus the ice (so just cold) and I was asked if I want the milk to fill up the rest of the cup and I said that would be great. Pictured is without sipping how high the drink was filled in the cup. All other beverage places I have ordered this exact thing they fill the rest up with milk. The fact this was $7 and they couldn't fill up the rest with milk is kind of insane. Parking can be problematic too because it's on a corner and only street parking is close to it. The drink itself... I ordered a lavender latte. Can't taste the lavender at all and the matcha appeared to not have been stirred long enough, kind of chunky. Hopefully other items in the menu are better and the atmosphere is really cute so that's a plus! read more

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There's no shortage of local and corporate coffee shops in Alameda and I love it. The more the merrier. Coffee Cultures is quality coffee with decadent food and a beautiful outdoor space. The iced lavender latte is divine. Parking is certainly not easy as it's at a corner with heavy traffic coming in and out of alameda but I treat myself when I'm down a block for my songs Kung fu class. read more

Coffee Cultures Alameda - Iced Mocha with whole milk. Very rich and tasty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

The Bay Area has random spurts of warm days in the fall and winter. During a few of those days, I was craving a soft serve so I hopped onto yelp and searched around for a new place to try. Coffee Cultures popped up on my feed so I went on a little adventure to try their soft serve. The location is right off the alameda bridge with some street parking around the store. The store itself has seating around huge windows to just people watch while enjoying a coffee or soft serve. It's a v chill spot and both times that I've been there, I see people working and just hanging out. The soft serve itself was perfect and I'm always tempted to get another one but one was plenty. Sorta craving one right now though I haven't had the chance to experience their coffee because coffee can be a hit or miss for me and I didn't want to experience a caffeine crash. But pictures look good so maybe I'll be back for that. read more

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Service was great and the ambiance is casual. We went late in the day, so they didn't have many pastries to choose from, so that was a little disappointing but I would still recommend going there because my coffee was hot and had a good flavor. read more

Cute cafe! I liked the ambiance and there was decent amount of seating indoors and outdoors. Great spot to chat with friends! Parking is hard to find bc it's street parking or parking in a separate lot and walking over. Service was a bit slow but it was cause there was only 1 worker manning the cash register and making drinks. Drink wise, I thought it was just okay. We ordered a matcha latte and a regular latte. I like my drinks hot but it was just lukewarm. The barista was great at making latte art though--it was super pretty! Overall decent place for caffeine fix but nothing spectacular. read more

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Slow service. Drinks just ok. Bathroom wasn't clean. Didn't feel cozy or welcoming. Zero desserts or pastries available. Very disappointed. read more

I really root for local coffee shops, but felt compelled to write this review as I'm baffled at how an order of the black sesame matcha latte can taste nothing like matcha and still cost almost $9. The whole drink basically tasted like milk and black sesame with a smidge of matcha. By smidge, imagine .2 seconds of matcha flavor followed by straight milk. The cup and "eco friendly lid and straw" also doesn't pass the safety check. I understand that a lot of businesses are choosing to use eco friendly cups, lids, etc, and I'm for it! But if you cant even drink a beverage without fearing the lid will pop open, or the straw melt by the time you get to the car, then don't use it for people ordering their drinks to-go. The chances of it spilling while driving, walking is hazardous. Imagine if it were a hot beverage! Yes, the ambiance and setting is nice and welcoming, and I'm sure the drinks could be better at the table, but quality justifies the pricing. And quality should be consistent regardless of having it at the shop or to-go. It's just not worth it in this day in age. I really wanted to like this place and have a go to local coffee shop, but I will pass. read more

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I always wanted to try Jasmine Matcha and it was delicious. This is the only place that has Jasmine Matcha! I just wish there was less ice and more matcha flavor. Service was friendly and efficient . I Will be back ! read more

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I thought this place was so cute! It has open windows so there is really nice lighting. The vibe is quite nice and cozy. It's a really nice area to be in. There is limited seating inside, but there's a shaded patio with seating outside. Dogs are very welcomed here and they have treats for them too! The employees were so nice and friendly! They were also very accommodating to make sure you're happy with your drink. The coffee was delicious! The matcha could be a bit stronger and thicker in my opinion, but that is only because I like really strong earthy matcha. It is quite milky. However, their matcha affogato is amazing! I love that they have seasonal drinks and seasonal soft serve/sorbet flavors. It makes it exciting to come again and try something new. They make their soft serve/sorbet in house and it's actually so good! It was so refreshing to have after a long hot day. I would definitely recommend trying it out! Their sandwiches were tasty too! I hope to try their pastries next time because they look really good on Yelp! They were unfortunately sold when I came in. Overall, I had a really great first experience and first impression of this cafe, so I would absolutely come again read more

I came on a Friday afternoon and decided to order a lavender matcha, which was on their seasonal menu, but I was curious about their matchai (matcha and chai combination). It appeared there was only one barista working at the time, but they were friendly and efficient, so after I ordered, the drink was done within a minute. You can sign up with phone number for rewards. They have outdoor patio with various tables in the back with a colorful mural, and free wifi. It's a little tricky street parking right next to the shop itself, especially since it's right by an intersection that is next to the bridge from the Fruitvale side of Oakland to Alameda. However, if you want an easier time getting a spot, there is the Park St Landing parking lot cross the street. The drink is not too sweet, I liked that I could definitely taste the matcha nad it wasn't washed out by milk, but I did find it hard to make out the lavender flavor. Since the cup size was small, I'd say the $7 was overpriced and I took a star off the rating for that. The standard matcha probably would've been just as good for cheaper. read more

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Got an iced matcha latte with oatmilk today (4/7/2025) and it was super milky and watered down matcha. Barely any matcha taste. It tasted like it was premade and not made/whisked to order :/. Very disappointed.. read more

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Good, real, strong coffee! Nice little area to enjoy a cup while catching up with friends. read more

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I loved how bright and inviting this place was. It's on a very busy street, with very little parking, but all the hustle and bustle is silenced once you're inside. Decor-great natural lighting. Kinda tight inside, but they also have a courtyard with tables and chairs. Great looking coffee bar and sign. Service-the owner took my order and he was very nice and friendly. Drinks-cappuccino was very smooth and light, great coffee flavor. The chocolate croissant was a little above average, nothing really exciting about it, but it was good. All in all, great place to unwind and enjoy some good coffee. read more

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Cute coffee shop near the Park Street Bridge! I needed to grab a quick cup of coffee for an hour long drive home, and I found this place near to where I was. This shop has floor to ceiling windows, allowing ample light to come in and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was a little difficult. The shop is located next to a busy street, so there were a lot of cars passing by. There was also some construction/cones set up in the area. I was able to find a spot after circling around. I ordered the Black Sesame Latte from their seasonal menu. Overall, I liked the drink. It was good but not super special. I could taste the black sesame, which I do love in general. This would be a good place to hang out, do work/study, or just spend time and enjoy a cup of coffee. read more

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Affordable & Delicious 5/5 Stars I've lived in Alameda and always passed this coffee shop. Everytime I drive by I always take a pause to look through the floor-to-ceiling windows to admire the plants. It is such a cute spot from the outside. I have finally made time to stop by and try this place out. Their latte was delicious and the baristas made it so pretty. The quality of the coffee is great and the prices here are so affordable. I love how the inside is naturally bright from the sun and it stays cool. They also do have an outside patio if you want to feel the sun against your skin. I highly recommend this place for a delicious latte and will definitely be making my way here more often to jump on my laptop. read more

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Love this cute sunlit coffee shop with an outdoor patio! I came from w a friend who had RAGING reviews for the lavender matcha. I am so glad I got to try this open coffee shop! They even sell alcohol and other treats which I certainly indulged in such as the ham and cheese croissant which was HUGE. It is hard to find quality matcha and I'm glad I found this cute spot! read more

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Nice coffee shop near Park Street bridge. Parking is tough. Good ambiance to work with WiFi and outlets. I had the black sesame latte which was okay. So many coffee shops on the island! I enjoyed this one but will try others. May return for the soft serve. read more

Went to try this placed out based on recs and was highly disappointed with the service. I was spoken to like I wasnt an adult, let alone a human being. Seems like everyone hates working there and I wont blame them if its management but it clearly reflects something about the "culture" . One of my friends said she was given attitude for asking to have her drink remade correctly and I didnt believe it until I experienced myself the service I was given. Food also reflects the ambiance of the place, not made with love at all and you can tell. Hope something can be done soon about this place because it does have potential. read more

A nice place to get some work done. There's a few tables and lots of counter space with plugs around. It was a rainy day when I went, but I believe they also have some tables and chairs outside. Besides standard coffee and tea beverages, I do love that they have a seasonal menu that offers unique flavors. read more

Cute place to work and grab a drink! Contrary to the good reviews, I initially heard from some locals that they don't prefer the coffee here but I've also seen a lot of regulars come in and out. I don't often drink coffee so I cannot confirm nor deny how great it is. They have coffee, tea, soft serve, toasts, a few pastries, wine/beer for grabs. Staff was friendly and seem to put a lot of care into the food/drinks. I got the matcha tonic and the ricotta toast, both were good! I wish the tonic had a bigger size option (not sure if this is a thing), but it was good. I love matcha tonics and this place has a solid one. The ricotta toast was also good, it was topped with fresh fruits. I normally wouldn't pay for an $11 toast but I was here working for hours and decided to give it a try. For the price, I'd say at least it was fresh and tasty (and cute) so I approve! Lots of outlets and seats both indoor and out, very good lighting, calm ambiance with a little music. The stool/bar type seating was where I was for hours and surprisingly it wasn't uncomfortable! If you need a good work/study spot, this is a good one. Seems to guarantee seating pretty much the entire time they're open (during a weekday). read more

I really like this cafe! I came here with 2 friends to get some work done, and I loved how many large windows there were. Lots of natural light in the entire cafe! The matcha latte was great and the staff also drew little animals on all our drinks :) We came on a Saturday around noon and were able to find seats easily, but it filled up later in the afternoon. I would get here on the early side if you really want to sit inside. There's plenty of outside seating in a tucked away patio next to the cafe as well. read more

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Never had their coffee haha... I'm not a coffee drinker, but the kid loves to come here after kung fun on Saturday or Sunday mornings to get a special treat - usually a donut with chocolate glaze and sprinkles. She loves it! Cute ambience and friendly staff. A bit on the pricey side for what it is... but again, I'm not a coffee drinker. read more

I stopped by here on a Tuesday to get some work done. They have a decent selection of coffee, pastries, and also beer and wine. They also have a special holiday menu and the smore's latte came with an actual smore! The drink was a bit too sweet for my liking but the s'more was a delicious treat! Overall, my favorite drink here is their matcha latte! They do have wifi but they leave the door open so if you are sitting at a table close to the door it gets very chilly and it was hard to get work done. read more

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Love this little gem of a local coffee shop. The lay out is a little funky and gets to be tight quarters between those that are ordering, those just trying to see the menu, those picking up, those putting the final touches on their drinks and those waiting for their order... they get pretty busy too but only have ever seen one person behind the counter. So be prepared to wait patiently and believe that's it is worth it in quality received. They seem to have a problem with drink tops not fitting their cups either which slowed things down even further. There is a long bench along the window or a few tables and chairs but this is really more of a grab and go situation. All that said great quality drinks and love supporting local. read more

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I recently tried this cafe on my first visit to Alameda. It is very convenient to reach, as it is right off the quaint old park street bridge. The cafe has a cool interior with some eatables (but not a lot of variety and they certainly didn't have any pastries when I walked in) other than their coffee menu. Their coffee is reasonably priced and I really liked the Cappuccino that I ordered as it was dark to my taste. The people are warm and welcoming and I had a great sip of coffee when it was drearily raining outside. It is interesting to note that they have seats looking right at the streets with a glass pane, making it a great way to spend time. Also I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they also have drinks and their happy hour is from 12-4 every weekday. read more

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Nice cafe on park street. Had a black sesame matcha and it was excellent. The black sesame really added a nutty creaminess that was amazing. Pricy though at $8.50 for this special drink. Baristas were nice. Drinks made to order quickly. Cool space, not a ton of seating but just enough. Not a place to lounge for too long. More of a drink and go or take out spot. read more

I am in love! My friend and I needed to get some work done and wanted to try out a new coffee shop. I saw this one on Yelp was was super interested because they served ice cream LOL. Parking was a little difficult to find, we circled the block and had to park about half a block away. I would take off 1/2 star for it. We arrived and I loved the ambiance. So bright and airy with lots of inside and outside seating. I initially wanted to come for a dole whip type of ice cream but settled on an affogato. I'm so glad I did! The ice cream was perfectly smooth and creamy and paired so well with their espresso. We were there for about an hour and a half and they had a steady flow of patrons but everyone got their orders quickly. Will def come back soon! read more

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Cozy but absolutely hipster space, I love the high ceiling and all the plants that breathe life into this place. Got a vanilla latte and a ham and Gruyère croissant; their vanilla latte tastes of warming spices, layer of foam is more than expected but not untasty; sweetness level is just right in my opinion. In particular though the croissant was just a tiny bit stale, but the filling was quite nice and helped counterbalance the slightly drier pastry. Overall 4.5/5! read more

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Came here to grab a drink and do a study session with a friend. The place is small, but clean and modern. Cool cafe vibes. I think the owner was there that day, because he was really attentive to making sure the place was clean, the sidewalk sign was straight, and generally being very outgoing and appreciative of the staff and customers. I could tell he really cared! I enjoyed my goat cheese pretzel knot (tiny though) and lavender matcha, which was off their seasonal menu (I always appreciate a seasonal menu). Great place to visit and get some work done! read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon and tried the Strauss soft serve. They only had vanilla but it was nice and creamy. Service was ok. The girl was in her phone when I came in and didn't really want to serve me so I didn't want to ask too many questions. Ambiance is quiet as lots of customers are working on their laptops. read more

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A cafe with a great ambience! Modern design cafe with friendly staffs. Seatings are also not uncomfortable - good to sit down for a while and chat with your friends or read a book. Ordered seasonal soft serve ice cream (cookie crumble with gummies) and peppermint tea. Ice cream was good, but with gummies and crumbles, it was too sweet to finish a cup. Peppermint tea was also decent. Want to come back to try basic soft serve ice cream and coffee. Street parked around the corner of cafe. There were many spaces to park on Saturday afternoon. read more

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My fondness for this place has grown, and I think it's because they now offer lavender latte which is my holy grail of coffee drinks. I don't typically drink coffee, contrarily my boyfriend loves coffee. Everywhere we go, "let's try this new coffee shop". So when we were looking for new local places, we were ecstatic that this place opened. The parking: Is a 1/5 honestly. There is no parking lot, it's on the corner of a busy intersection. You can find street parking though, but it's a huge hit or miss. Sometimes we come by with the intention of visiting, but if there is no parking, we have no choice but to leave and go to a coffee shop with better parking. The shop: Is situated on a busy intersection with a bus stop right in front. Good for people watching or gaze off as you procrastinate further! Has a nice courtyard seating area if you want to bring your dog, but no outlet plugs if you plan to study outside. Inside is aesthetically pleasing with ample power plugs. Wifi. About 16 seats total, mostly bar seats. Good restroom and great staff. The drinks and food: - I would not come here hungry, as the pastries and snacks would be enough to hold you over but not fill you up. The drinks are great and they have a yummy Affogato. Though, I was disappointed with my matcha Affogato and would not order again. I don't understand why my matcha Affogato came cold in a small paper cup unlike my coffee Affogato that comes hot in a ceramic cup. Either way, skip on the matcha Affogato. Love the lavender latte too. We usually spend 2-3 hours here and find this to be a great work environment with delicious drinks! And if you already got a coffee, but you fancy some soft serve. They have pineapple soft serve here :) read more

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