Came here after working out for 2 hours and man was I hungryyyy. The lady was super nice and you can tell she loves her job. Very welcoming. This cafe is pretty decent size! It has lots of tables and seating for those that want to do some work while having coffee/match/snack. I got the tuna melt and boy oh boy it was so delicious. My friend got the egg panino and we split it. I liked that as well. The jalapenos in there gave it a nice spice to it. I got a protein smoothie which was really filling and enjoyable. My friend recommended this place and maybe we will come back again! read more

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first class espresso is found here. staff are exceptionally welcoming with indoor and outside tables offering a comfortable space to relax. the owner often serves a home-made cheesecake which is always our choice when visiting. the street parking can be a challenge but rarely a show stopper! read more

A beautiful family-run breakfast and lunch spot blending Eritrean and German cuisine with warmth and heart. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with genuine kindness and bright smiles that make you feel instantly at home. I tried the Arsenal matcha and the tuna egg salad -- both were absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The space itself is wonderfully spacious with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere that makes it perfect for a peaceful breakfast, a casual lunch, or simply enjoying a slow cup of tea. The customer profile here is a lovely mix: locals, families, students, and people who appreciate authentic food and heartfelt hospitality. A truly charming place where good food and warm human connection come together beautifully. read more

im Moment Kaffee - Their story! - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

My partner had sent me pictures of their offerings so I decided to give it a try. Prices were just above what I typically spend and the offerings looked promising so I selected the AC Milan which is their matcha w/ banana. The place wasn't too busy, was quiet and would definitely be a good for doing some work or reading. There was only one serving size (maybe 6-8 ounces) for the matcha, which was rather small. The ratio of matcha, banana and milk was a bit off for me and tasted like I was drinking just cold milk with a very little matcha and not sure what was used for banana as the consistency was off. This was a miss for me ! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Got an iced coffee. The staff are nice. Clean place. Clean restroom. The outside is kind of blocked from your direct view by construction. I walked in and the smell of food was so good.. too bad I already ate haha Coffee was standard. Nice and strong. read more

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Great service and yummy in-house made almond croissant. Try their smoothie too so healthy and delicious. Good seating indoors too! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Almond Croissant - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

My family and I loved it! Delicious food, drinks, and amazing customer service! Nice location, spacious and clean on the inside! Bathroom is impeccable! read more

im moment kaffee opens where College Point Cafe et al. was before. Interior expanded to another room, decor austere. A few pics, plants. Vanilla, light green colored walls. Offerings: breakfast bagels, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, lunch, dinner, drinks, kaffee, Eritrean fare. Quick service at counter, pd. Food/brew made to order. 10ish minutes.... Sips: drip kaffee (3.25) Hawaiian blend -made to order, smooth, bold taste. Easy sipping. Bites : Eritrean vegan lunch combo (13.50) -similar, exactly like Ethiopia eats. -everything tasted freshly made, not reheated -lots of fresh injera to soak up juices, tastes great by itself also. -yellow lentils slowed cooked with tumeric, onions, garlic. Slightly spicy. -shiro: split green peas flavored with Eritrean spices.. -mushrooms tibs: sauteed mushrooms, onions, red bell peppers, marinated with Eritrean spices. Semi-spicy. -imk special salad: tasty with white textured ?, tomatos, onions. 5 stars fresh eats. Lotsa Eritrean eats never seen before... read more

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The energy in this cafe is so lovely and energetic. The staff have such a kind soul to them and it was very refreshing for being a gloomy day out. Highly recommend their matcha drinks especially the Banana matcha and their Mango Matcha! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Mango Matcha drink - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I've had this place saved for a while now and wish I had come sooner. The spot was cozy, friendly and warm. I tried the banana latte and it was creamy, not too sweet but so yummy! For food we had the chicken wrap and tuna & egg melt. Both were delicious! The spices were not too spicy for us and they enhanced the flavor so much! I could've drank a bottle of the aioli. Will be back soon. read more

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Service - 5/5, Semy is the sweetest Ambiance - 5/5 Food - 5/5 A unique cafe with a mix of habesha and German dishes. Aschi special -- Had it on an everything bagel I love boiled eggs and salmon so this was perfect for me. Avocado Brots -- Nice German bread topped with avo, arugula and balsamic vinegar All around a great cafe with strong culture. read more

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OMG! I've hesitated because this place is a gem that I selfishly wanted to myself but that's not right. The almond croissants are AMAZING!! Since I live like 8 miles away I can't get there early enough to grab at least one. The owner graciously made me two that I picked up warm at 11:30. While waiting I had a cup of black coffee which was also delicious. I've had the bagel with lox and the works yum. The cafe is very clean and a very soothing atmosphere. read more

im Moment Kaffee - Almond croissant which is now in my tummy - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place remains one of my favorite cafes in the Bay Area, and one of my all time favorite places for breakfast and lunch in Oakland. Everything here is incredibly delicious: from the Eritrean foods, coffees and teas, to the matcha drinks, pastry, Basque style cheesecake and German-style sandwiches. The atmosphere is cozy and artsy. And the owners and folks working here are all incredibly sweet and talented. Well worth the walk from the Rockridge BART station past the other cafes! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Habesha Tea and Habesha Foul - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

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Owners are the most kind, welcoming, and lovely people! They make you feel like family! The food is delicious. The german cheesecake is a MUST. The turkey sandwich was so delicious and the banana bread matcha is so yummy. Overall a 10/10 spot for service, food, and ambiance :) read more

I'm moment Kaffee is now serving dinner on some weekends. Check their IG before heading out. Dinner and wine pairing- we decided to try it all (the beef alicha, chicken ribs and vegan combo) and it made my taste buds sing praises. The meats were tender and fresh, the spices marry well with all the ingredients. If you love Eritrean food or never had it then this is the spot for you. The owner was so kind to modify one/two dishes for our vegan gluten-free companion and it did not disappoint. I loved it as well. The menu is seasonal so come with an empty stomach and an open mind. speaking of open minds- peeped that recent 1-star review- I mean it's dinner time; would you go to a restaurant and demand Wifi? entitled much? there's a certain ambiance and decorum that I believe is specific to day/evening dining. As for the owner, she's a total gem, a neighborhood revivalist- there's never a time when she was not anything but nice and welcoming, busy yes but never ever rude. I mean - looking at all the reviews, from credible Elite yelpers- it's unanimous it's a 5-star spot highlighting the welcoming -"sweet", "kind" "personable" service. read more

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What a great find, this multicultural German / Ethiopian / Eritrean coffee shop almost flew under my radar, but luckily I gave the place a try. I have no regrets. They have an excellent selection of coffees, a good array of pastries, German "brot" toasts, Ethiopian Habesha chicken all with a touch of Eritrean spices. The charming owner has a fascinating background drawing from all three of the above cultures. When you visit the shop, it will be a treat to make her acquaintance and learn about her heritage. I enjoyed a latte which had a distinctive coffee flavor as you would expect from Ethiopian beans, where coffee was first originated. The pretzel sandwiches are to die for, a mix of fresh cucumbers and tomatoes along with an accompaniment of your choice, I chose a simple cheese, enclosed in a delicious pretzel bun soft and doughy to the taste. The location on College Ave. was very welcoming with plenty of seating and a subdued selection of music playing. They have an upper loft-like area and a lower table based seating area next to the Barista's area. There is also seating outside on the sidewalk, and the loft area has a bar-like seating looking out onto the street where you can watch the people walk by. The service was very nice, partially by the owner and later by a dedicated barista. read more

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Breakfast sandwich is an absolute banger. Cheesecake was incredible. Coffee is strong. Owner is the nicest lady!

I am in love with this place! I actually found them on DoorDash and had to come on here to write a review because places like these are GEMS. Fresh, bright ingredients with high quality and affordable prices. That is a rarity in this day & age. Can't wait to try more of the menu. They were kind enough to add tuna at no charge due to the ongoing egg shortage + leave a sweet note with my order. Their chickpea brot was so good too! read more

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I believe that if an establishment can't make something of the most basic quality, it shouldn't be on the menu. We came here based on positive reviews but this was truly a disappointing experience. Their matcha latte was genuinely the worst I've ever had. It tasted like a cup of warm whole milk with green food coloring--there was no discernible matcha flavor at all. It was so awful that I couldn't even finish the small cup. In an attempt not to waste it, I added cereal to it, hoping the cereal's flavor would improve the taste. Unfortunately, even the cereal couldn't save this abomination of a drink. This experience was so disappointing that it prompted me to start making matcha lattes at home, and anything I make is far better than what I had here. If you can't even make a basic matcha latte, it shouldn't be on the menu. Service was also not great or welcoming. I walked up to the counter, looked around for the menu and the lady just pointed to the menu by the door without saying a word. I won't be returning here again. TL;DR to customers: avoid the matcha latte and to the establishment: please take the matcha latte off the menu! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

we had the best time at this cafe with the kindest barista, their unique, self made flavors for the drinks were so fun and honestly I wanted to try every single one of them! Definitely coming back when I'm in the area next! Such a good vibe and experience read more

Person/owner who took the order is real b**tch. Wouldn't let customers sit with laptops indoor/ outdoor! Literally kicked us out after giving the coffee; didn't share WiFi password. Owner of the business used scathing language on us, threatened us to remove the Yelp review as well. Needed to get something important done on my notebook. Couldn't get it done! Left utterly disappointed and frustrated. Felt like we weren't fairly treated as customers! read more

im Moment Kaffee - A**hole coffee shop with attitude! - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I've had Eritrean foul before, but this place made a really good one. The beans were flavorful and comforting, and the fresh toppings gave it a nice lift without making it feel heavy. They also have great coffee, and the menu has options for everyone, not just Eritrean dishes. The flaxseed smoothie was really tasty. It was also a pleasant surprise to find them open on Thanksgiving. Overall a really solid breakfast spot. read more

Don't walk-- RUN to Im Moment cafe! I first tried on door dash, but actually if you can, you should come to this cute spot in person! I love their habesha foul, the bread they provide is so tasty. I can taste the olive oil on top-- the ingredients feel high quality. Bagels are very good too! Honestly I have not had a miss. Lovely, tasty, affordable. Highly recommend! read more

I love this coffee shop - this is my favorite in Rockridge to have coffee and write. The coffee has the quality of an Italian coffee shop in Rome and the ambiance is like a place you would find in a major European city - except we have it in Oakland! I like all the breakfast options, which are delicious. It's also a HUGE space. Great place to work (laptops only on specific days) and to reflect and slow down on non-laptop days! read more

I really love this place! I ordered a latte and one of their pretzel sandwiches. Both the latte and pretzel sandwich were delicious. The pretzel sandwich was simple while still flavorful. The ambience is great! It's a space that encourages people to slow down and enjoy (I.e., take the extra 10-15 minutes to sit down and enjoy if you can). In fact, we felt inspired to do so after initially ordering to go and we decided to just sit down and enjoy because why not? read more

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Ohhhh, I got lucky and stumbled upon this Cafe. This Eritrean Vegan Combo Plate was Fire!!! It was very flavorful with blends of opposite textures, and you know what I loved about it even more!?!?! It wasn't too oily!!! I gotta come back for the chicken nibs... This joint will give any Old School Oakland Eritrean establishments a run for its money. They might have to add a Doro Wot on their menu, if you know what I'm saying... Staff was so cool, down to earth and accommodating. I loved the layout too. read more

im Moment Kaffee - Vegan Combo Plate - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

Stopped here for a change of pace in my work day, and so glad I did! I came with my laptop, quickly found a seat, and placed my order at the counter (A vanilla latte with oat milk!). They have free wifi, but not sure if they have outlets. Seats are a bit more limited as it's a more intimate and cozy space. There are some outdoor seats available if the weather is nice and you'd like to enjoy it! I love that it's a coffee shop with a cultural twist. The coffee had a distinct taste (I believe it's Ethiopian? but someone correct me if I'm wrong). The workers are sweet and friendly. I was there for a while and they had nothing but the most positive energy. read more

Love this place and really want to support it, but please, update your opening hours on your website. I drove to your place from my Berkeley apartment at 8 am this morning, when your website said that you would be open, only to find shutters (and to learn that in fact, you now open at 9 am). Perhaps it is just an honest mistake but if not, it is really inconsiderate to your customers and... alas, way too often in this part of the world. read more

Charming cafe with Eritrean food and tasty sandwiches. Good assortment of coffee drinks and pastry as well.

Delightful ambiance. Cozy and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Tasty unique food. Fast service.

Great Vegan Sandwich - Vegano, so delicious, german sourdough bread, grilled veg. Will definitely return!

The staff are warm and friendly, the ambiance is modern in a chill, refreshing way, the lattes are solid, and the cheesecake is mindblowing. One of my favorite spots, and much recommended. Thank you! read more

coffee was really good espresso drinks were balanced. pastries were fresh and tasty. service was quick and friendly. place has cozy vibe. solid coffee spot. read more

The owner here is so sweet! Came here for the second time and the owner remembered us. We were having a hard time deciding what to get so she offered us a 3rd dish on her so we could try more. I love the fatah with tuna the most, a lovely bread cooked in Eritrean spices with tuna on top. The habesha foul was also super delicious and well spiced. The chicken tibs sandwich is a special and was great. Really can't go wrong here. Definitely returning! read more

im Moment Kaffee - Fatah with tuna, Habesha foul, chicken tibs sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

5 stars service super friendly employees and owner great place to come here to work plenty of seats benches free wifi and electric outlets coffee is cheaper than most "chain" is a bit hard to find parking. highly recommend and supporting local businesses read more

im Moment Kaffee - Iced Kaffee strong - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

This cafe needs so many more reviews and traffic! They are an absolute delight! Breakfast is scrumptious and savory! Matcha drinks are delicious and smooth. The cafe is modern meets cozy. Service was fast, efficient, and everyone was so kind when I walked in. Can't wait to come back! read more

I found this place across the street from my dentist and it has the sweetest staff, good strong coffee and yummy well spiced breakfast (I asked for low spice and it's perfect for me) read more

Came here to study during a rainy afternoon and was super impressed by the quality of coffee and super good vibes and lighting. Perfect quiet study spot and a super friendly owner, definitely coming back. We got one latte and one asmarino, both with oatmilk, and loved the strength extra extra plus- cutest dog read more

im Moment Kaffee - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I was in the area and wanted something light and tasty for breakfast....i was lucky to find just that here. I had an egg, cheese and tomato sandwich and the ingredients were very fresh! The bread was also delicious. Thank you for going quality over quantity, it was amazing! Very nice people who engaged in organic conversation which is always nice. The cafe has a European vibe to it, very chill. If I am in the area again i will definitely return here. Thank you! read more

A new favorite! My first time here and I'm already plotting when I can come back. The vegano sandwich (sub aioli) is delicious-fresh, light, and satisfying at the same time -and the iced coffee is so rich and flavorful. I'm gong to take a slice of the German cheesecake from the case to go, it looks yummy and I'm a believer now! I bet everything they make is great. read more