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Kilovolt Coffee

4.0 (259 reviews)
InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea
Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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KILOVOLT COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for working

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Sherry Z.

Easy walking distance to the closest climbing gym so big plus there. Indoor and outdoor seating available but mainly indoor (outdoor has a few small tables and chairs). Nothing notable regarding staff Coffee: very very milky. They added a lot of whole milk to it. Still have some of the coffee flavor but a bit muted. Iced latte only comes in large size so you're aware Lots of people were doing pre-orders seems like that might have been the way to go. Coffee took a bit longer than I expected to come out.

Seasonal menu (Summer '21)
Min C.

Their indoor seating is back open (with good amount of windows on one side) - I was here for a couple hours on Sunday afternoon and it had a constant flow of folks trickling in and out. I have more to say on this - impressed with the traffic monitoring on the part of Kilovolt staff. Ordered the seasonal special Rose Lavender Latte & a coffee cake. Both were absolutely delish and they can make your drinks decaffeinated (+++). So with the continuous stream of clients - the staff did an awesome job letting customers know they acknowledge them and if there was confusion on who arrived first, they made sure to clear any of it fast. Quite impressive when they were already triple multitasking taking orders, concoting the drinks, and handling payment. While this may sound normal, I often see one of the parts falling through so this was pleasant to see. For anyone who's curious: they use Linea Caffe beans!

Dirty oat chai
Merab W.

Hole in the wall spot are underrated! Sandwich and coffee were delish. Good quality. The baristas were also kind. We'll be coming back!

Strawberry basil lemonade

Great local spot to grab fresh, seasonal beverages and food. I love the orange cream latte. There's always some new art from local artists on the walls. Lots of seating to post up all day and get some work done. The staff are super friendly and down to recommend something.

Turkey avocado sandwich
Molly L.

I came here because I was in the area and so I grabbed a cup of iced tea and a roasted turkey avocado sandwich for lunch. The prices were on the higher side, as I paid about $15-16 for both of those things. The sandwich had very fresh ingredients but there was a little bit too much mustard on it and I would have asked to decrease the amount had I'd known they'd put that much. The place has 3-4 tables inside with some more tables lining the walls. It's a cute space but the staff didn't say more than a few words just to ask me whether I wanted to add a drink to my order (they didn't greet me or smile or anything like that). Anyways, I would come back to try their toasts and sandwiches but the service could be a bit friendlier. I do like that they are one of the few businesses specially eateries in this part of town....

"The Chester!" | garlic herb turkey, avocado, clover sprouts, swiss cheese

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1 year ago

It's a cute little spot with good espresso drinks and surprisingly good bagels that I was finally able to give a try. Will be back soon!

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1 year ago

I haven't been here for a while, but I finally came in today and left with my favorite cup of coffee. Will be back more often!

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1 year ago

Great coffee! I like getting the caramel macchiato with extra caramel and extra ice yum!

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2 years ago

Love the staff, love the drinks love the ambiance. It's the only coffee shop for miles around if you're a Starbucks hater like me.

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2 years ago

Their Honey-Oat Latte is delicious and they have a seasonal Strawberry-Basil Lemonade that should not be missed!

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1 year ago

fave coffee/lunch spot near my house. their bagels and sandwiches are rly yummy and they play good music!

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2 years ago

I'm not one to demand fake smiley service but every time I come here I somehow encounter the surliest, moodiest people in the world.

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Discovered a new Mediterranean Cafe that carries variety of drinks, sweets and savories…read more Located at the corner of 48th St and Telegraph Ave in Downtown Oakland; Sana'a Cafe has a cozy vibe where one can hang out and chill. The interior makes one feel that you are in a high end cafe with its beautiful decor. Some many items to choose from, the person taking my order was very helpful in explaining the different kinds of drinks and pastries. Ordered the Ginger Honey Jobani as a hot drink, Biscoff Milkcake, Honeycomb, and a Beef Fatayer. There were several kinds of milkcakes which would have the texture like a tres leches cake. The Honeycomb had pockets of cream cheese and was drizzles with honey. The Meat Fatayer is like an empanada. The food and drink were very tasty. Highly recommend to stop by Sanaa Cafe and experience it. Their website shows more cafe openings in the future!

I would first off like to start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. they were so helpful…read morein helping me with deciding on what drink I wanted. Suggested great recommendations. they had told me this is not the first sana'a cafe -- there are 10 other locations around the bay. this cafe, in particular, is great for work or even to sit down and sip some coffee. it is spacious -- with great amount of sunlight. when you go at golden hour -- its perfection. although the cafe is great, my chai wasn't so much. it lacked in flavor and wasn't iced the way I would prefer it to be. but I'd still definitely give this place a try again -- maybe a coffee this time around, haha.

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Inside decor
Inside decor
Golden latte and acai bowls
Golden latte and acai bowls
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If I was purely reviewing the kind and wonderful staff and possibly coffee and tea, then 5 stars…read more But I ate a selection of pastries and chai, so I have to grade on that. I loved the ambiance, it felt we was in another country. The place was packed I have no idea where everyone parked haha. Very hard to find parking. The Adeni Chai I had was wonderful and I would get again. The lemon pastries I had were good & I would possibly get again. Both cheese pastries & meat pocket I didnt care for so much. I undetstand they are an acquired taste but me being Middle Eastern we have our own versions and I think that's why I didn't like as much. I would definitely go back and try more sweet pastries. They had a large selection I couldn't try them all haha. I would love to try more tea and coffee options as well. Go and try out several different pastries and discover what you like. It's cheaper than buying an airplane ticket to try another countries culture and delights. They also have outside seating which is especially nice on a beautiful day. Pro tip: take an Uber if you can. Parking is hard to get.

Stopped by Mohka House in Oakland and honestly really liked it. The spot is owned and run by two…read morebrothers, which gives it a chill, personal vibe. We went mainly for drinks and tried a latte, tiramisu latte, and a Spanish latte. The tiramisu latte and Spanish latte were both really good and definitely my favorites. Smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. You can tell the coffee quality is solid. We also tried the matcha drinks in vanilla and strawberry. I liked the strawberry matcha more. It comes unsweetened, so I asked for it to be sweetened and it was great after that. The vanilla matcha was fine too, just not my top pick. They're also dropping a new Ramadan drink soon, a date latte, which sounds really good and I'll probably come back just to try that. Overall, great drinks and a nice place to hang out.

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Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
Menu as of April 2026
Menu as of April 2026
Our house coffee can be served in pot service for group sharing.

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Our house coffee can be served in pot service for group sharing.

Kilovolt Coffee - cafes - Updated June 2026

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