I was in the area and needed a coffee fix; and I value mom and pop shops over big chains any day. The space is small and is definitely a to go type of place but the people behind the counter are all super friendly with a good attitude. You can tell they love people and love what they can do to make peoples day better whether it be a breakfast sandwich or a cup of coffee. 10/10 service for sure. The price is decent for the size and still better than going to Starbucks, plus it's made with good vibes. There seems to be a lot of regulars coming in and the guy takes the time to remember their usual orders so next time I'm around I will definitely come back, just for their energy. read more

Great coffee and outstanding customer service! This seems to be a mostly grab-and-go spot, lots of foot traffic in the morning, and there appear to be a lot of regulars. My go-to order was a caramel macchiato, which was cheaper and better than what I've had at chain coffee shops. Their white chocolate mocha and soy latte are also good. I've gotten the croissant breakfast sandwich a few times, it was $9 and decently sized, had a generous portion of scrambled egg, and left me pretty full. The staff are always friendly and efficient. The owner Mike is so sweet and a true gem! He cares about his customers and remembers things you tell him about yourself. It did not take many visits for him to learn my order, and the dose of positivity he offers in the morning is just as reliable as the coffee. Definitely give this place a try and see for yourself! Just FYI the hours of operation on Yelp seem to be incorrect as they definitely close before 4 p.m. read more

This is the spot to get your morning coffee! Especially as everyone commutes into the office-- service is always usually quick, sweet, welcoming, and simple! I normally just get an iced latte with a hint of vanilla. Breakfast food is also great as well-- I've had the breakfast burrito! The owner Mike is so sweet and brings so much positive vibes in the morning and you also get a treat to watch James Bond movies that are up on the TV What would Webster Street be without this place? And how could we ever function without our morning caffeine from here? It's a staple. read more

Jitters and Shakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

When local businesses over charge and then wonder why people don't patronize them. $9.50 for a basic sausage, egg, and cheese burrito? Is it called Jitters and Shakes from the prices they charge? Never again! read more

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The owner's vibes is infectious and bright. I can see people wanting to come in just to get a piece of that energy radiating off. I ordered an ice mocha and slice of pound cake. I don't usually even eat breakfast. All the customers were very polite and neighborly. A very local business vibe in this big city. Coffee and cake were good! Note..sizes are medium, large, and extra large. There's also an abundance of candies and treats, baklava, bagels, pastries... read more

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Had the sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and a vanilla latte with oat milk to go with it recently. It was mid morning and I hadn't had coffee yet, I started my shift, got on post and looked for the nearest cafe, only to stumble across this GEM! Walking in I was depleted, down, un-caffeinated, ready to throw in the towel on the day already! The owner and employee's vibrant smiles and animated greeted as I walked through that door, snapped me out of my fun and back to reality. Their service, their recommendations and accommodations were all on point! I went with what I knew to be safe. The typical sandwich and typical coffee order, nothing bold today- no variables! I'm telling you, as that sandwich was unwrapped, the STEAM coming off of it filled the mid morning sky right in front of my eyes. I knew- oh this wasn't just a sandwich. It was a SANDWICH! The egg- so eloquently scrambled, the cheese so superbly melted, the sausage piping hot, the English muffin? Toasted to -perfection- I could t wait, I didn't even taste the coffee first, I dove right in! As my mouth approached the sandwich, the whiff of the food caught my nose and that was it- game over- my mouth watered before my tongue even caught a taste bud on it! Next thing I know, the sandwich is gone (along with part of the wrapper) and my coffee had still been sitting there, untouched! I sip the coffee and it was perfect, creamy oat milk with the perfect milk-espresso-ice ratio, the gentle sweetness of the vanilla syrup, complimenting the perfectly pulled espresso shots and pulled together by the plastic (thank god) straw Exactly what I needed- exactly what my soul needed as a nice pick me up this morning. Thanks again guys, can't wait to come back for another sandwich soon! read more

Such a good experience at this little shop on the corner of Webster and 22nd. I was in desperate need of Tylenol with only Apple Pay. The guy behind the counter said no worries you can pay me later if you don't have cash or don't worry about it. I returned a couple of hours later with money and he told me he's not going to accept the money and that it's on him , don't worry about it. Just the generosity of humanity. Shows a lot :) would return and recommend them to many! read more

Friendly workers and delicious breakfast options. It feels really homey and welcoming at Jitters and Shakes. I would say it's a grab it and go type of cafe breakfast stop read more

Jitters and Shakes - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The coffee is excellent and a great alternative to Starbucks. I got the Wake-Up with soy milk which was flavorful and strong mix of fresh coffee and espresso. The menu options are your standard fair of pastries and premade breakfast sandwiches, but the biscuits and croissants are solid and the eggs aren't rubbery so that's a major plus. The man behind the counter was super friendly and warm, and definitely someone I look forward to greeting again. I have only one minor complaint and that is that the early store hours are not consistent, and it isn't just on Yelp, but onsite as well. I showed up this morning a little before 5:30am and noticed the CLOSED sign was post with a 6am being the posted opening. I had almost left when I literally saw the opener come walking up and flip the sign over. read more

Excellent coffee and great baklava, with an amazing owner. What else do you need? Just go and order actual expresso coffee, you'll thank me later. read more

Jitters and Shakes - Coffee Latte to go (small) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

When I ordered the apple juice, it turned out to be expired. Although the service is nice, I don't want to drink expired apple juice. read more

Jitters and Shakes - Expired apple juice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

My first time going in to this expresso bar. I had already had 2 coffees this morning, and at noon I went in and got a Coconut Latte--made with decaf--tasty, but a little sweater than I usually get. This is a mid-Eastern coffee establishment. Besides a large assortment of coffee drinks they have Baklava, sandwiches, candy bars, fruit, and shakes. Mike, who works here, was sweet enough to let me take his picture. Next time I am in the area and hungry I would to try one of their sandwiches read more

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Great coffee and people. Food is excellent. Definitely stop by. I would come by if you are in Oakland. read more

Jitters and Shakes - the outside of a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

It the establishment said that it's open 24 seven that is a lie. It is not open at midnight nor 2 am I called and me and a friend went by they were closed so maybe tho open later in the day til 4 pm read more

Super fast and friendly service. The owners are husband and wife (I think?) and are sooo nice. The coffee also does in fact give you jitters and shakes (in a good way). read more

The owner is such a sweetheart and the breakfast biscuits are on hit haven't been in awhile but this place is good the coffee thank god didn't give me the jitters read more

This is my destination every morning half way to my San Francisco commute. I pull off in Oakland, have a cheese biscuit breakfast sandwich or bagel with eggs, cheese and ham/ sausage and add bacon to it. It's the best with their fantastic organic coffee "Wake up call". It makes my whole day. He also serves the best Falafel, chicken shawarma sandwiches and cold cut fresh daily made sandwiches. I don't stress at the toll booth tron bay bridge as I had a great breakfast and conversed with Mike Issa (the owner) that makes my day with his cheerful, positive attitude. This is your pit stop if you have a long commute in the morning read more

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Cool last minute place to grab something to drink or eat. I like their fruit salad. They have good snack options. They tend to upsell you here most of the time. read more

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Friendly and quick service. Got drip black coffee. Smooth and bold. Will definitely be back again.

The owner is such a kind and wonderful gentleman. I was working down the street for a week and came in daily for a bagel and iced coffee. Each morning I was greeted with a smile and good conversation. This place is very small but has a great selection of pastries and bagels. The owner (Mike) makes your coffee to order at the counter and always makes sure it's perfect. As an added bonus, there is usually a James Bond Movie playing in the background. Any time I am in Oakland, I'll make a point to pop in! read more

The croissant sandwiches are epic! Always good service and efficient especially if you are in a hurry in the morning.

I almost feel guilty only giving them 4 stars because the service here is truly unbelievable. So much pure genuine effort to make sure that you leave happy. I really like that they offer nonfat frozen yogurt as well as vanilla ice cream for their shakes and smoothies. I also love that they have a couple dozen flavored syrups for your coffee drinks. I like the outdoor seating. The blended coffee drinks are amazing, but the smoothies are only good, not great (but my BF loves them so that's ok). The coffee isn't the best I've had but it is very good. Those two small details are all that keeps me from a 5 star rating, but in the Bay Area I am spoiled to good coffee and yummy smoothies. Competition is fierce. The funny thing? There may be alot of places near by where I can get a slightly better product, but I'd rather come here. It's simply too hard to trade the fabulous service for a cup of coffee that is really, really good, instead of just really good. In today's world people very rarely roll out the red carpet for you the way Mike does at Jitter's & Shakes. BTW... Another great name. read more

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Jitters and Shakes is a serving counter and a few tables. menu is pizza, coffee, shakes, sammies, smoothies, etc. drink: (s)1.25, mr expresso coffee -4 blends in thermos on the back counter, wasn't given a choice -coffee slightly harsh, not so smooth. -better than cheapest mr. expresso blend coffee drips: -fast, friendly service -difficult to see what they have to offer. read more

Can't speak highly enough of Mike and the way he runs what I like to call my favorite breakfast sandwich spot in Oakland! There's always fresh fruit, delicious coffee and a smiling face behind the counter at Jitters and Shakes, love being a repeat customer here read more

Jitters and Shakes keeps the uptown office workers nourished and focused with their delicious and affordable eats and drinks. Mike and his staff are very friendly and are a cornerstone for the uptown office worker community. You can't go wrong with any of their breakfast sandwhiches, falafel sandwhiches, pizza, coffee and juice drinks. read more

Jitters and Shakes - Sausage breakfast sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered the salami sandwich to-go the other day and for the price, I got a good amount of food. The sandwich included a thick layer of salami and all the ingredients included complimented each other very well! The worker who accommodated me at this shop was also super friendly. I would definitely come here again! My coworkers told me that the mango smoothie here is amazing, so I'll probably give that a try next. Overall a 5/5 experience. The salami sandwich here is amazing and the workers are friendly. read more

I literally been there 2 times and when I tell you both times I felt like they watched me grow up. Don't get me wrong the FOOD IS AMAZING just to be a cafe. But I'm from Oakland and knowing that they definitely treat people like they want to be treated makes the food and service 10x better. read more

Mocha Latte, divine! Best I've had in Cali and the owner is an absolute treasure!! 15/10 highly recommend!!! Loved my experience here.

We love Mike! He takes care of us every morning with drinks and food and makes a delicious Chai Tea! Thank you Mike for your wonderful service! The best part of our morning is the walk to Jitters and Shakes. read more

Mike the owner is creepy. I stopped going because he wanted to know all my business. I tried being polite, but it got to be a bit much. It seems that he hits on most of his female customers, as for the men, well, he pushes them to buy a BMW, (which he says he can get them a GREAT deal!) from a friend of his. Another reason I stopped going, was if I didn't go for one day or went to another place for coffee or lunch, the next day he's ask where I have been, didn't I like them? what's wrong? etc. etc. Ugh! read more

This is my go-to coffee bar for the morning nonfat latte. I bring my own cup, slap it on the counter, pay and waltz out of there within a minute. Mike and the team are fabulous, friendly, and make a consistently delicious latte. It's the perfect morning habit. It's been about 18 months now, and I hope I never have to go elsewhere. I'm hooked. read more

Delicious! I learned to get the full chicken shawarma. The half is just too good. Kept me wanting more!

Best coffee, drinks and sandwiches in the East Bay! Ask Mike for something and if he doesn't have it, he will make it for you. Nice place and nice people! read more

Mike is an awesome guy, honest hard working and kind. He remembers what I like. The food is very good I like the breakfast burrito ham egg and cheese. Please stop by I'm confident you will love it. read more

Staff is extremely friendly. Prices are good. (Better than Starbux and Farley's) Mocha is on hit. Service is fast and always comes with a smile. read more

This review is only for the smoothies since it was the only item that I had purchased from here. Before I ordered, I had asked if the smoothies were made with real fruit and got a "YES". After I ordered the Mango smoothie, first sip and I could tell they do not use real fruit, but artificial flavorings. The smoothie was not even good. I felt like I got duped. Sadly, I will not be returning here. read more

First I'd have to say. I am not an avid coffee drinker. I only drink coffee when I'm struggling to stay awake through the morning. I would say I drink a cup of coffee once every 2-3 weeks, sometimes even longer than that. However, when I do drink coffee, this is my go to coffee shop whenever I am in the office! Although the price similar to other coffee shops, Mike, the owner here is awesome and friendly! The coffee also helps with my sweet tooth because it's the perfect amount of sweetness for me. I've came here so often the past year that Mike always has my order ready just a few secs after walking through his doors. He is always in a good mood and does whatever to make his customers happy. If it was not for his positivity and friendliness, I doubt I'd be drinking coffee and would try to survive with just my water. read more

This place reminds me of the series Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Er, at least Mike and Safaa know (almost) everybody's name (or something about you like where you work or what kind of car you drive). In addition to greeting folks personally, loudly and enthusiastically over the lively tunes playing in the background, Mike and Safaa remember their customers' orders and preferences without having to be told, even after only a few visits. They are consistently warm, even, arguably, "inappropriately friendly," as an earlier Yelp reviewer's co-worker labeled them. In truth, I was initially a bit put off by their super-extroverted manner, but then got accustomed to it. Let's put it this way, I typically stop by a couple times a week. If I miss a week or two, then the next time I come in, I am greeted with concern and a guilt-inducing: "I missed you" from Mike. Whether this makes you feel loved or uneasy, my advice: don't take it personally, as this is just his way. Jitters and Shakes can get very busy close to the hour or half hour in the a.m., when people are hurriedly grabbing their breakfast beverage before reporting to the office. If you are in line at those times, you may find yourself wishing that there was an extra set of hands behind the counter as two bodies often doesn't seem enough to handle the rush. Since I like this place, I say the following with reservations, but feel that it should be noted: My primary concern with Jitters and Shakes is cleanliness related to food handling. On several occasions, I have witnessed the staff transition from routine tasks such as taking out the trash or making change to unabashedly handling breakfast pastries with their bare hands. There seems to be no effort to either use gloves or wash their hands before serving food. As well, when asked for a utensil, it is often handed over with the tines/blade/service side grasped in the staff's hand, as opposed to the handle. (I cringe internally every time I see this behavior.) Having worked in a number of restaurants, I am fully aware of the practices that go on behind the scenes. Usually, though, in the front of the house, where the customer CAN SEE YOU, there's more of an effort to at least give the appearance of safe food handing. Overall, with the exception of the food safety matter, this Jitters and Shakes is a solid choice for a handmade beverage or a nothing-special snack, which will invariably be served up with a large splash of cheer -- whether or not you are in the mood for it. read more

These guys are just awesome! They serve pizza now too! I haven't had it yet but will soon! They remind me of Mario and Luigi! :D read more

UPDATE 1/22/2016 - Remember how I raved about loving the chicken noodle soup. I went back to get it a few days ago on a rainy cold Oakland day, and when I got back to y office, I found EXTREMELY watered down Campbells chicken noodle soup in my cup. Ot was disgusting. I threw it away. If this place can't be consistent with their food to their consistent customers. Then I feel I cannot be consistent in the rating of a 3 star. Reducing to a 2 star rating. Bring back the homemade chicken noodle soup. And don't ever charge someone $5.00 for a can of watered down campbells soup. What a slap in the face. I will not be back. OLD REVIEW below: I like their Chicken noodle soup and vanilla pound cake slice. They are a little over priced if you ask me, but they are great for a quick bite when you are at the office and just need to grab something and run back to the office. They are a little rude when they talk to you there though. It isn't like they are slammed and they are some super fancy place, so you would think you would get a more humble experience. I always feel uncomfortable walking there and asking for my order. Its like I am being rushed out and they aren't interested in me as a customer at all. its quite annoying. Thank goodness for good soup and pound cake, otherwise, I would never go back. read more