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    Peet's Coffee

    3.6 (90 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 5:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Afternoon pick me up
    Jem T.

    Met with my mom here to finally enjoy our favorite Fall drink thee pumpkin latté! We were overly excited that fall flavors are finally in season and our latte's did not disappoint us. The cashier and the barista both had great customer service. Plus our latte's were perfection, the perfect blend. Since we substitute with almond milk it can be a bit overpowering in latte's, but this was not the case during our visit. We will be back for more (:

    Peet's (at least this branch) is now using compostable cups and lids. But you can also bring your own mug now again!
    James K.

    My favorite East Bay cafes for working during lockdown - #5, Peet's This branch of Peet's was a nice space when you could sit indoors and gaze out the window instead of working. It's a little lower on my list during lockdown because the outdoor seating is pretty exposed to the speed racers and grumpy rich farts tooting their horns on College Ave. Still, it has several things to recommend it at the moment. The manager has been kind to, or helped people in various ways while I've been there and the atmosphere is pretty good (friends had issues with previous managers). He also introduced some work-arounds that allowed people to bring their own mugs. This should be done everywhere by now - even at the height of the pandemic, Covid wasn't being transmitted through touching surfaces to any significant extent. The other thing I like about Peet's right now is the Everything Plant-Based Sandwich that was recently introduced. It's a sausage patty from Beyond Meat, combined with JUST vegan egg and vegan cheddar, all on a thin everything bagel. I don't quite understand why coffee chains have been so slow to introduce vegan products. Starbucks introduced an Impossible Breakfast Sandwich that was a confusing combination of a vegan patty from Impossible Foods with real eggs and cheese. It seems weird that they didn't make it fully vegan - I guess it's just a result of cold-hearted market analysis. Anyhoo - I'm glad that Peet's has introduced this item and I have to say that it's pretty good. Beyond Meat makes the best meat substitutes right now, in my opinion, and also one of the most ethical options. I've been trying a lot of plant-based products at home and review them on my new site www.ethcialbargains.org. This was my first time trying JUST's vegan egg and I really like it - it's very similar to a chicken egg. Coffee and Wi-Fi are both consistent. I'm also giving the Peet's 3.5 out of 5 "Green Stars" for social and environmental impact, based on this: · Reasonable selection of vegetarian items and now one good vegan sandwich and a vegan brownie. · Beyond Meat (who makes the Everything Plant-Based sandwich patty) rates highly in my book (4.5 Green Stars) · This Peet's branch allows customers to bring their own coffee mugs again & gives a 25 cent discount for using one. · Peet's disposable cups and lids are now both compostable. This helps quite a bit in terms of waste sorting, because everything can go into the compost bin. Let's face it, at many coffee places (hello, Starbucks!) customers' trash pretty much ends up in random bins. It would require a long discussion but I think compostable lids + cups are the best option (after ceramic or bringing yer own mug) · I appreciate that Peet's always had a policy where they'd give you your drink without a lid, allowing you to choose whether or not you needed that piece of plastic to cover your drink for 10 minutes. · Peet's main coffee roastery in Alameda is certified LEED Gold- the first in the US. (LEED = Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) · Peet's have been a bit better than other US chains (Starbucks, Philz) at introducing coffee that's organic, songbird friendly, or processed by the natural method, etc. · Las Hermanas blend is "100% women-produced, Fair Trade certified." Burundi Turashobora is also women-produced. In 2019, Peet's helped establish the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship for women coffee famers in Columbia. · Peet's has now merged with Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) and the joint venture had its IPO in 2020 on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. JDE scores poorly for ethics, for example on Ethical Consumer. · Peet's sells coffee pods (and JDE sells two machines that use pods), encouraging plastic waste. · Peet's doesn't reports enough on social and environmental impact (e.g., coffee pricing) for a company of this size. So a mixed bag from Peet's: Better than Starbucks or Philz but not as good as many local spots. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, please check out the Green Stars Project.

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    Souvenir Coffee

    Souvenir Coffee

    4.2
    (155 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    A long-haul Yelper, I frequently consult checkins on my Yelp app to find new places to try…read more Souvenir Coffee appeared frequently enough that I decided to try it one day. I remembered that decision as we drove down Claremont on our way to Sweet Maria's. On our way back up, we stopped off at Souvenir Coffee for a couple of sandwiches and one coffee. The ambiance and service were top notch. Also, there's usable WiFi. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon as an add-on, and then muttered something about a macchiato. After the person taking my order repeated back my drink as a cortado, I agreed that a cortado would be an even better choice than the macchiato that I had in my mind's eye. The cortado came out first, followed not long afterwards by our sandwiches. Both the drink and the grilled cheese sandwich were excellent; we clearly had a 5-star experience. Souvenir Coffee struck me more as a drink place with a few food items than as a lunch destination. I know the high reputation of the sandwiches at the Star Grocery next door. If Souvenir is be OK with my combining an espresso drink with a Star sandwich, I'll try that next.

    Cozy cafe but coffee was off on the day I came to visit. The ambiance of the cafe has nice indoor…read moreand outdoor seating in the backyard. I got a cortado and the foam was too much and the overall balance of the drink was off. There is ample street parking near the cafe and the neighborhood is generally qaint and quiet.

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    Brown sugar sage latte with oat milk~7
    Brown sugar sage latte with oat milk~7
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    Outdoor area in the back
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    Ain't Normal Cafe

    Ain't Normal Cafe

    4.0
    (216 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Brief Summary: - Located near the BART station…read more- Unique coffee, tastes like there is noticeable fruit notes - Coffee is not sour - Interior and exterior seats available - Simple and super tasty dishes that are perfect for breakfast or brunch What I loved most about this cafe is the food dishes, so I'll start here first. When I go into a cafe, dishes usually include sandwiches, baked sweets, pancakes or waffles. But there are times when I look at the menu and I'm trying to wake up, so I want a simpler menu. Here, they have the toast with butter. Yes, this is the perfect dish for the moment that I tend to have when choosing the first meal of the day. I also love their other menu, which is the toast with a canned fish. The cafe also sells these alongside coffee beans. The toast is sliced thick with a generous smear of butter. The toast surface has a golden shine from the melted butter. Every bite has a juicy butter taste. On the side of toast is a side of a beautiful semi-boiled egg with a runny yolk -- my favorite type of way to eat yolks. Next time, when I visit here, I will definitely try the canned fish and eat that for breakfast. That is another good breakfast menu I would love to have and try with a cup of coffee.

    I've been here a handful of times over the years, usually for a meeting or because I desperately…read moreneeded caffeine before entering Trader Joe's. I'll give it to you straight. The good: Their vanilla latte is genuinely good. Flavorful, balanced, and not overly sweet. The food is decent too. The bad: Why is a vanilla latte pushing $7 these days and still arriving nowhere near the top of the cup? When I asked about it, I was told it's just one ice cube short of the normal volume. But consistently? Maybe that's what they mean by Ain't Normal. My bigger issue is the service. Maybe I've caught them on off days, but the staff has consistently come off with a bit of attitude. Nobody needs a parade when they order coffee, but a little warmth goes a long way, especially when you're charging specialty coffee prices. At the end of the day, the coffee is good enough that I've come back more than once. I just wish the cups were fuller and the customer service matched the quality of the drinks.

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    Savory Scone
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    Oat latte
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    Peet's Coffee - coffee - Updated August 2026

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