Working with Motivat Coffee was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. Every interaction was handled with care, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional experience. Their staff brought a positive energy, attention to detail, and level of expertise that made coordination seamless and stress-free. From planning to execution, everything was organized, streamlined, and executed flawlessly. We truly valued our partnership with Motivat Coffee and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality coffee partner. They exceeded expectations and were a fantastic addition to our event experience. read more

Super limited menu, maybe I missed something but it looked like they only have pour overs and their seasonal lattes. Tthe basil sugar latte was alright, basil isn't my favorite in coffee. It was only one worker in the tiny space so it took quite a while. Also sort of a weird set up as the queue gets in the way of folks entering/exiting the building. Lastly of the 4 food items they had we tried the morning glory muffin which was bad. read more

Delicious! What a good find was visiting Oakland for a conference and stumbled upon this adorable, delicious cafecito spot. We got their specialty basil brown sugar oatmilk lattes, which were beautifully flavored with in-house made syrup. We also got a croissant warmed up, which was flaky, crispy, buttery perfection. The barista was amazing! Make sure you ask about the cup of joy they keep a fund of joy available for the unhoused community and you can donate towards it! Lovely lil spot, can't wait to come back and visit read more

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We stopped by Motivat Coffee Roasters on Sunday morning and had a great experience! There's no interior at this location - just a window to order at and some (dog-friendly) outdoor seating. I had the hardest time choosing what to order because all the fall signature drinks looked incredible. The barista recommended the Turon Au Lait - freshly brewed coffee, banana syrup, and steamed milk, topped with a brûléed sugar top. This was insane! I couldn't necessarily taste banana, but the flavors went together so well. It was cool to get a signature drink made with drip coffee rather than espresso, and the brûléed sugar top was incredible. Would love to return for more! read more

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Cute, local coffee shop in downtown Oakland. Service was quick and friendly. We tried some items from their seasonal menu and they did not disappoint. read more

Came across this place on my way to work and I'm glad I did. It has a cute outdoor area and the staff seemed pretty genuine. I tried the Cortado with whole milk and I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

A cute little coffee window to grab and go! The barista was very friendly, the coffee was delicious, and the pay-it-forward option is such a great way to give back to the community. read more

Cute outdoor area. Only outdoor. We can't even go inside the building to sit. My classmate ordered the polvoron cappuccino which says it has a buttery crumbly shortbread infused milk expresso. I'm glad I was able to try this before ordering it because it taste nothing like a buttery shortbread ... just a regular cappuccino. I went ahead and ordered the butterscotch latte instead along with a morning muffin. The butterscotch latte says it has a rich caramel infused latte with house made butterscotch and I chose whole milk with this. My other classmate also ordered the same thing and we both said it tasted like a normal latte.. we didn't get any hints of caramel & the coffee was a bit on the sour side. Not sure what was going on there but the only thing I appreciated was that it wasn't sweet. The muffin was the only best part sadly. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I got an espresso and an oat milk cortado, both were excellent. The single origin was from Ethiopia. It had a good layer of crema, the texture was slightly creamy, and I tasted notes of fruit complementing citrus and mild acidity. 5/5 The oat milk complemented the espresso well. 5/5 read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Espresso and oat milk cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

We were in the area and decided to try a new coffee shop. We found street parking. It was like an outdoor coffee shop. You walk to an outdoor gaint window. I remember they did have a lot of flavor options just the basic but they had the basic ones. The girl who helped us was really friendly. The coffee came out and it was really good. read more

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Nothing to complain about here. Open early on a Sunday and in the area. Picked me up. Nice service. Had a clean place to sit if I wanted it. Macchiato had the kick I like without being too hitter. Price was reasonable for the area. read more

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I was on the planning committee for a work event and suggested we hire a coffee cart for our check in. I found Motivat while researching vendors and we ultimately decided on them. They were prepared and experienced with serving large crowds. Motivat served up the classics using beans they roasted and sourced themselves. Admittedly, I only go to craft or smaller cafes and they met the mark. My typical orders are straight espressos or Americanos and can confidently say their pulls were smooth. It seemed like they were a hit with everyone. read more

This review encompasses two different visits. Chai latte with cow's milk, iced: The drink was done in a minute Sweet, I can taste the tang of spices such as ginger. I just wish the size was larger and it was more liquid and less thick than I expected, but otherwise it was good. Honey lavender latte, iced: This cost $1 more to make it iced than if it were hot. The drink was done within a few minutes this time. I wish I could taste the lavender and honey more, I felt all I could really taste was the coffee. Service was friendly each time. You can sign up for Square email promos and occasionally be sent discount codes. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating nearby and they use compostable cups. I mostly just wish that the specific flavors of the drinks were more distinct. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Honey lavender latte, iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Best coffee in Oakland. Creative, unique drinks, friendly staff, and amazing pastries. I love supporting this Bay Area gem and family-owned small business. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Love the ambience, service and the staff was really nice. We ordered sampaguita latte- we got both hot and cold which were both very good. You can really taste the "sampaguita" on the hot latte. read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop in Oakland the attention to customer service and their quality of coffee is truly what always makes me come back! They have such delicious pastries to go long with your coffee that makes the moment of going out for coffee complete! read more

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A quick coffee stop tucked in a Covid kinda setting. Loved the cappuccino. Would love to come back while driving thru Oakland Downtown sometime read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I stopped by on a Saturday morning. They don't have an actual interior, just a bunch of outdoor seating, so in the morning, it can get quite cold. No actual WiFi either, but you can kinda sneak onto neighboring free WiFi (doesn't work too well though). Pretty quiet overall, good place to relax with your coffee. I got a cortado, and it was ok. Milk was almost not frothed at all, so didn't get any of the milk foam mouthfeel I want. Espresso itself tasted great, but it was just missing the right texture. Great place to catch up on a warmer day with friends! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great people and even greater coffee! Will definitely becoming back here for my daily coffee! Much love to motivat

Nice and easy coffee spot in Downtown Oakland. I had never been to downtown Oakland so I didn't know what to expect, but early Friday morning there was plenty of parking around here and the streets were pretty empty. The coffee was good. This is a great place to pick up and go, but there were a few seating outside. There was a guy sipping coffee sitting at one of the tables, taking a leisurely break from walking his handsome boxer dog. It was so picturesque, I wanted to sneak a photo of them with the street and buildings in the background. The staff were very nice, and they treated my kids to some stickers while they sipped on some hot chocolate. The hot drinks were perfect on a cool misty bay area morning. Thank you! read more

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I'm vey picky with my coffee and I'm glad Motivat exists to help me with my coffee addiction, lol. Coffee has the right amount of kick to it and staff are always lovely. I hope you'll have more spots opening soon especially in the South Bay! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Oatmilk Latte 10/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

First time. Worth the walk to get a wonderful shot of caffeine. I got a well made cappuccino that had beautiful artwork and foam along with a strong caffeine hit and taste. Staff was friendly and service efficient. Check this place out if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Awesome espresso choices, delightful coffee beans and great customer service Highly recommend taking a latte class with them ! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for an afternoon pick-me-up around 2pm. It's a simple window that's connected to a coworking space. There was no line when we came, so we just ordered and stood around the bar seating for a second. We ordered with Apple Pay. The drinks came within 5 minutes. The service was great! My cortado was at a perfect temperature. We stood by the stands and drank our drinks before heading out to lunch. Since the spot was in a little nook, the space had lots of flies but I see this more of a grab-and-go place anyway. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Attended their Latte class, It was fun and latte was amazing. Definitely recommend.. They have milk alternate options available Oat milk and Almond milk. Also decaf. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I love the honey lavender matcha, I hope it stays year around! It's seasonal. There's usually one to two baristas so they make your drink as they are ordered which means you will wait a little bit. I don't mind it but if your in a rush and there's a line it might be a little bit. It's a cute coffee window with places to sit, it's on Webster so idk that I would work out of there since it's a busy street read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Honey lavender matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing latte with oatmilk, pure happiness in a cup. They set up a pop up at my apartment in sf. I hope they eventually open a location here. read more

So good! I met a friend here for a quick meetup and had the honey lavender latte. Absolutely delicious. Guy behind the counter is friendly and fast, and they have nice indoor and outdoor spaces. Parking can be a bit tricky but not too bad. read more

Ample street parking and a nice little outdoor parklet. The window front is super cute and has a simple menu with a handful of pastry options. I just went for a latte with whole milk and enjoyed it very much. Will be back! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been on the hunt for good hot chocolate all around Oakland. If there is a good coffee shop that has hot chocolate on their menu, I'm going to order it. And my god, this was the worst hot chocolate I've had. I don't like saying something is a waste of money, but this was basically lukewarm milk at best. Such a disappointment. I seen them pour the chocolate, but I'm guessing that's just for show. I don't drink coffee (11 years coffee sober), so maybe they put more love into their coffee than hot chocolate, but I won't be coming back. I'd suggest they just remove hot chocolate from their menu and tell people they can't make it. 0/10 would recommend. read more

Plenty of street parking around. Cute little shop in the side of a building (looks like a common workplace). Menu is above the counter area. Currently there is a honey lavender latte limited drink which I HIGHLY recommend. I was able to walk up to the counter and get my drink in less than 5 minutes. Not sure if it was because it was 11am on a weekday, regardless it was fast service. The drink is very creamy. A good balance of bitter, floral, and sweet. My friend who isn't normally a fan of sweet drinks really enjoyed this one. Hard to describe so I'll just leave everyone with the nugget that you should try this place out and make your own decisions. There is a little outdoor seating area with multiple chairs and tables. Will have to try this place again if I'm in the area. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Limited offer as of February 2023 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Matcha Oat Milk Latte was really delicious. I drink a lot of matcha and this was surprisingly good. Would recommend.

Perfect place for a 12pm pick me up! I ordered an americano (3.75) to help keep me going and it's smooth silky goodness. There wasn't a wait and has plenty of outdoor seating. Service was prompt and appreciated they take contactless payments. This coffee is yummy certified! :) read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Plenty of outdoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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My buddy is good friend with the owner, so I tried the coffee at her place and then had to come visit the cafe. I came on a Saturday a few months ago and enjoyed the calmness of the good weather and a chill day on the downtown streets of #oakland, they have a dog few sky park let you can sit in. Also, got a tasty oak milk latte! Look at the pic... cmon now... Coffee is perfected and small batch. The owner puts all he has into this and his business so he and his team will not let you down. Support local and don't forget about the small coffee focused spots like this one, it's a unique place and good for soul as well! Much love y'all! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Bruh! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Started a new job & have literally been here everyday! Motivat is the cutest little hole in the wall, lovely baristas, and strong + freshly made coffee! I was happy Oatmilk and Vanilla syrup were available. Each cup has been superb. Amber is a true sweetheart. A total joy to interact with read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Cappuccino & a Morning Bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Quick and easy window where you can walk up and order coffee. If you check in on Yelp you get 25% off your order! Staff was working hard to take and make orders as quickly as possible. My oat milk iced latte was ready super fast and tasted good! Oh and they have outdoor seating which is awesome!! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place was highly rated and was super cute and cozy. We got some coffee beans to grind at-home and coffee was out of this world. Great flavor and taste. And those croissants looked so good. Can't wait to come back for more beans and some baked goodies to try this time around! Cool vibes only read more

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A true square-hole in the wall. I drove by looking for coffee near Oakland china town and saw this interesting place. There were blue furniture outside for people to sit. I just ordered a basic house drip coffee. It was just one size. The cup is a bit smaller that Starbucks small for the same price as Starbucks grande. But there's no comparison. This is not apples to apples. This place is very unique. I like the vibe that this place has. The music is kinda like Reggaeton. And it's quite loud but perfect for me. The barista is cool. Very friendly and courteous. The coffee is different than what I'm used to but it's unique flavored and aromatic. It's good. I enjoyed my coffee. I recommend this place. read more

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After I wrote a three star review - not great, not bad - Collin from Motivat reached out to me via text [!!!] and refunded my last purchase. Let me be crystal clear: I did not ASK for a refund, and I think this crosses a line. Why are you checking receipts, finding my phone number and then reaching out to me? This only made me upset vs being-meh about your coffee. I've had a legitimate experience at your coffee shop, wasn't fond of it, but didn't bash it. Just accept it, don't try to *influence* my opinion of your business. read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - After I left a three star review (not great, not bad) someone reached out to me via text [!!!] Changed my review to 1 star after this. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This place probably made the best latte I've had! The latte was very smooth and creamy and has a nutty note to it. I can foresee myself coming here every morning whenever I am in the area. The staff is very nice and service is fast. Remember to check-in on yelp for discount! Also checkout their ig for specialty drinks! read more

Motivat Coffee Roasters - two cups of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California