My sister came to town with a list of businesses she wanted to check out (specifically coffee…read moreplaces because she loves coffee) and this is one of the places from her list. I had never heard of it, but I am sooo glad she found it! Everything we had was delicious! And those pastries??? Heavenly!!! The atmosphere in the building is relaxed and chill, and on one of the coolest things we saw in there were the positive, loving notes written by children in the community and posted around the room! We got soo much joy from reading them! Great food and drinks, friendly, welcoming staff, relaxing atmosphere ... This place is the definition of a hidden gem! Highly recommended!!

Good vibes! Always very chill in here. Good spot to get some coffee and get some word done.read more

Good Vybes $ Brews opened a year ago on the ground level of Link Apartments. Entrance is on 4th St…read more side, not Madison St. Some nearby parking available in afternoon, unsure about mornings. Small central room with an adjacent one for leisurely sipping & lap topping. Able to order promptly as it's less busy in afternoons. Confirm with owner/associate that Asahi Matcha was available. No tipping policy here. Offerings: espressos, matcha lattes, coffee brews, teas, filter brews, classics, flavors+, toppings+, pastries, snacks.... Sips: Asahi Matcha (9.25) -Asahi described as a rare single cultivar, less than 1% of matcha is Asahi. With Oat milk, matcha was bold, full bodied, rich Unami, creamy, smooth. Very unique. Bits: rugelach (4) -made by Ukrainian bakers following old Ukrainian/Polish recipe. 4 flavors. Choose chocolate, least sweet amongst the fruit fillings. -hand rolled baked confections made of cheese dough. Liked the delicate light chocolate taste. Has slight resemble to rolled Thai ice cream. 5 stars: Worthy! Service: Fab. Quality: fantastic, made to order, quantity: reasonable pricing. *Kirishima & Uji matcha also available.

This cute lil cafe and the wonderful man behind it is a blessing to the neighborhood and community…read more If you want a delightful start to your morning, this is your spot. Constantine is a true craftsman with his drinks. The staples are great here, but the seasonal specials are unbeatable and can't be found anywhere else. His detailed oriented intentionality shines with them. He's always looking to create something new and I can't wait to discover his next work of art. I also appreciate the creative ways he involves the community, from inviting guests to write each other loving sticky notes to partnering with local artists to bring joy to our lives. Do yourself a favor and stop by soon.

Caffeine with my best friend! She recommended we check out Cole Coffee for their specials. I've…read moredriven and walked past countless times, yet had never been, so we were both very excited! The cafe is a community watering hole. A mix of neighbors hanging out, students and working folks on their computers, families dropping by--just a steady flow of customers. The cafe isn't too big. There are tables inside for pairs, as well as some outdoor dining--definitely a cozy neighborhood charm to it. To drink, I opted for one of their specials. I got an Iced Maple Chai with Soy Milk. The drink was on the sweeter side, with barely any chai flavor. It also didn't come with any peculiar ice. My friend got her own drink and noted it was pretty intense, with minimal seasonal flavoring. I guess we were expecting a bit more from a popular spot! Cole Coffee is a neighborhood favorite. Find them on the corner of 63rd with residential street parking. Glad my best friend and I could go, but not sure if I'll be back!

Cute coffee spot I thought I'd try. I ordered an iced coffee and it was good -- the iced coffee…read morethey had was a dark roast but i usually like medium roasts so I was apprehensive about ordering but got it anyways. Coffee was super yummy and the place was really cute and busy. The staff was also really nice. Perfect spot to hang out with a friend or do some work/ studying

One of my favorite coffee shops in all of Oakland. Vanilla latte is the best and tons of pastries…read moreto choose from. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. There is a ton of street parking.

Always great service and one of the few places in Oakland I trust to make a good Americano…read more The only challenge is the wait time to get your coffee, tough to come in a weekend if you're in a hurry bc there's usually a queue of coffees they still need to make before you can get yours

This was a cute and spacious coffee shop with a variety of seating options. The ambiance was…read morewelcoming for doing work. The coffee options felt limited, but the drinks we ordered were good. We had the seasonal iced carrot cake latte with cream cheese cold foam, and an iced vanilla oat milk latte. Pastries were delicious, we had a peach danish and a potato piroshki. It would be nice if they were able to warm up the pastries.

We stumbled upon Kitsch Coffee after having a picnic in the area. Intrigued by their menu and…read morereviews, I knew I wanted to check it out! The cafe is located next to Narrative, which is where we initially entered. But it's connected, so we walked over. The vibes here give off a vintage, chic, urban vibe, and the crowd of customers also has similar energy. Everyone who helped us was so lovely. My drink came out fast. Another plus is that it's dog-friendly, and my pup enjoyed their treats. I love me a little matcha, so I got their summer special, the Banana Bread Matcha with Salted Banana Cold Foam with Oat Milk. This matcha was so good! It was so creamy and smooth, the banana tasted great, and the matcha was nicely balanced. They also sell other beverages such as matcha, chai, and coffee. But the seasonals are a must! Kitsch Coffee is a lovely cafe near Jack London Square. Worth a visit if you're hanging in the area. Find them off 2nd Street with plenty of street parking around.

I frequent the blue drip coffee cart at the ferry terminal and knew I had to stop by the actual…read moreshop when I discovered there was one and I brought some book friends with me! I believe breakfast is served until 11:30 and then the lunch menu begins. I arrived a few minutes before 11:20 and ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich and a lavender white mocha. The service here is amazing!! I felt like it didn't take them that long to make the sandwich, but they offered to refund me for taking so long which I declined. And then they also gave us free cinnamon rolls, which were so good! I love sweet drinks so this lavender white mocha was absolutely perfect for me, but my friends did say the whipped honey latte was a bit too sweet for them. Absolutely loved my breakfast sandwich. I'll definitely be coming back for it! There is a couch there, some window bar seating and about four tables inside and maybe one or two tables outside. It wasn't that bad when we were there from 11:30 to 1 but the crowd was definitely picking up as we were leaving. Will be coming back to try the paninis!

WHEN: Sat @11:30am…read more Wanted to check out this new coffee but wasn't sure about the seating situation. To my surprise, it was pretty quiet here, and therefor lots of seatings available: + Counter Seating for 4 + Four tables for 2 + Living Room Chairs for 2 + 2 tables for 2 outdoors They have a good amount of drinks available and some sandwiches (panini) for lunch. Not much on pastries, as what I saw in the counter looks all interesting, and they were tiny. I appreciate there being free wi-fi and a decent amount of outlets. I only got a DRIP COFFEE ($4) and it was fine. The staff seemed quite friendly and the music selection is nice and not too loud. I do like how they decorated the space. Nice to have another option in the area for a cafe to work out of!

Delah Coffee is a local gem that I love supporting! Located off the busy intersection of Grand Ave,…read morethis cafe offers a variety of Yemeni/middle eastern drinks and pastries. There are plenty of open seats inside, which is great for spending time with friends, reading a book or studying. I tried a few things this time - the Biscoff latte which is new, the pistachio and rose croissant, the milk cake, and the spinach and cheese turnover. Beginning with the latte, it actually wasn't too sweet and the Biscoff gave the coffee a light richness that wasn't overpowering. The milk cake is soft and practically melts in your mouth. The croissant goes well with the pistachio and rose filling. Lastly, the spinach and turnover is light, baked to golden perfection, and is the perfect size to share. I can't wait to come visit again!

Got the Yemeni latte (one regular sweet the other not sweet). The coffee was STRONG and spicy (not…read morehot spicy but rich and flavorful spice-forward). The pistachio and rose lattes also looked really good!

This is my local neighborhood cafe and I was so excited to have new place in the visit. I ordered…read morean avocado bagel and on the menu it states arugula but when I received my order it was packaged salad.... So irritated because if you know Grand Ave, parking is not the best. Needless to say, don't be a lazy business. You just opened. Also, everything was basic and store bought, not organic. Just a friendly reminder I need to stop being lazy and cook at home more.

Had some time to check out this newer cafe last week one afternoon and glad I did!…read more The staff are welcoming. The place has a modern design, with seating by the front street facing window, along the wall in the middle, and a couple two person max tables in the back. A bookcase displays small sculptures or vases in the middle mostly. The counter below the wall mounted menu is within eyesight as soon as you enter the cafe, a display case of gelato and pastries to the right and the coffee prep area to the left. The Habesha Latte has just the right amount of spice kick to it and they don't charge extra for oatmeal milk. The large pastry I got had a very tasty mixture of spinach, red onion, and feta inside it but parts of the bread were hard to bite through and really too dense unfortunately in parts too. A standard pricing experience in the neighborhood, this cafe is definitely worth a first or second try though to experience and support Ethiopian influenced food and beverage.