By far the worst coffee shop in Oakland. The options are extremely limited, and not in a craft…read moreartisan way. The simplest request for a vanilla latte cannot be upheld. Service is subpar. I've only interacted with one employee who could not offer recommendations after not one, not two, but three requested beverages were unavailable. inside there is no seating and it's quite tiny. the location is prime. it's the first coffee shop on piedmont avenue. it's unfortunate that is does not have more to offer. i would recommend walking farther up to to any other cafe on the street.

Now here's an encouraging sign for Piedmont Avenue, an independent coffee purveyor who has actually…read morethrived for over a decade. A husband-and-wife team has owned the business uninterrupted, and I believe it's the husband Alex Bell who is the animated barista handling all the orders. He keeps a clean space and a tight ship while serving all the caffeine standards plus a few unique brews. In the past, I've tried the $7 Keto Coffee (Photo 9). He adds a dollop of grass-fed butter to provide a jolt of welcome energy. It took a while to drip, but it was worth the wait. Most recently, I had the $7 Nitro Cold Brew, a smooth and creamy concoction that reminds me in a good way of a pint of Guinness (Photo 10). There's no seating inside, but a parklet and a side patio provide a total of four tables. Alex is knowledgeable about his beans, so feel free to ask him anything about coffee. He's not shy with opinions. COFFEE - 4 stars...unique coffee creations that mostly deliver AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the outdoor seating helps here SERVICE - 4.5 stars...a barista with personality TOTAL - 4 stars...support your local business RELATED - Exploring Piedmont Avenue? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/a2SwvOnVhB

Dark mocha $6.50 total. Such a sweet barista lady. Love that this spot is 1 mile away from me!read more

Vibe/Interior: Cute unassuming coffee shop where you place your order inside then you pick it up at…read morethe window outside. They have an intimate patio area so it's perfect if you have a dog Standouts: We ordered the vanilla latte iced with whole milk. Service: Efficient and friendly staff Parking: Street parking & residential parking

Damn good coffee. I usually go for the drip but I got a cortado on my last visit and my day was…read moremade. Thanks for a strong cup of coffee Burlap!

I missed my connecting bus and ended up trying Burlap Coffee since it's right next to the bus stop…read moreLOL. I first ordered the iced mocha ($7.40), and later came back to try the iced vanilla latte as well . The iced mocha was super yummy! There was barely any bitterness from the espresso, and the balance of chocolate and coffee gave it a really smooth, velvety taste. It was a little pricey for the size, though, so I'm not sure I'd come back frequently. I also tried the iced vanilla latte, which was pretty good! It was a tad syrupy for my taste, but the espresso itself was good and came through nicely. The cafe has a really chill atmosphere and seems like a great spot to study. There are free wifi and a few outlets available, and there's street parking as well as plaza parking across the street. It's also just 2 blocks away from the MacArthur BART station. Overall, I enjoyed both drinks, but the price point is what keeps me from rating this higher. I'd still come back if I'm in the area and need a coffee or a place to work!

Sent this email to them - No response…read more To whom it may concern. I started buying my coffee from roastco probably 10 years ago when I had an almost religious experience purchasing a cup of coffee at Farm:Table in SF. I inquired about the coffee and they're told me you were their supplier. I immediately bought a bag of your beans from them, researched pour-over brewing and began brewing your coffee at home. Later I drove to your location and was warmly welcomed in by employees and shown the roasting process and was given explanations of your various single origin offerings. Over the years I made many trips to your location to purchase beans and have turned countless friends and family members on to roastco. However, the last few visits to your location I've been met with rude employees who couldn't be bothered, and treated as though I were an annoyance to their job. Other times I drove to your location only to find nobody there even when your hours showed you to be open for business. I recently ordered two pounds of your Ethiopian beans. It's awful. Over the past couple days I've tried varying the coarseness of the grind, water temp, and even the pour over dripper. No matter what I change the cup is sour and bitter. I researched sour coffee and although extraction time and the coarseness of the grind can contribute to sour coffee, under-roasting seems to be the #1 culprit. I tried calling and as usual the call is never answered. Lately it seems you offer less varieties of coffee, poor customer service, and you're less available to your customers. Now the product sucks? What's up with your company? Are you going out of business? New ownership? Not sure what's going on with your company but I probably just wasted $45 and will be looking for a new coffee roaster, which is a shame because you had something good going...but it's been a steady decline.

YAY! Thanks to work, I got to try Roast Co which is what I would call a boutique coffee truck in…read moreOakland, CA. I don't know if they normally run trucks, but they definitely had a full service cart in MV today. I guess they also have an actual location in Oakland, but it doesn't say whether or not they serve coffee in the Oakland location. They are out at Off The Grid quite often, so check them out when you get a chance. They baristas & staff are very friendly, and they're very good at this coffee art thing ;) despite the poor quality of soy milk-able-art there is. I definitely recommend giving them a try as my latte was delicious, smooth and flavorful.

Mountain Bound Coffee & Tea has a kiosk circulating amongst various Bay area farmers market…read more I first came upon them a decade ago at their Martinez location. Nice to see them in my part of town @Castro Valley Farmers Market. Service was quick, courteous, efficient. 5 minutes. Offerings ( covfefe varieties): latte, matcha, hot coffee, classics, winter specials, cold brew, kid's menu... Sips: cold brew (5) no sugar/ice/latte... -been having trouble getting a pure cold brew without ice, sugar, milk, et. al. -so glad Mountain Bound was able to deliver. -pure cold brew was slightly acidic, had bold covfefe essence. Able to slowly sip & savor while listening to some music in the plaza. 5 stars for sure..

Find this cute, mobile coffee and tea spot at the Oakland Temescal and Castro Valley Farmer's…read moreMarket. They offer a variety of unique hot and iced coffee (Equator) drinks , teas (matcha, chai) along with non coffee drinks: mango cream soda, rose lemonade and drinks for the kiddies I discovered this wonderful spot on wheels at the Castro Valley's Farmers market (Saturdays only, 9am-1pm). First visit I tried their orange blossom latte with oat milk. Not my first choice but when you get there by 12:45 and whole milk runs out, you give it a try. Um yeah I'll stick with my whole milk of either iced or hot as both are tasty. Will try their lemonade next time or mango soda! They have plenty of options (elderflower espresso tonic!) to keep me intrigued! Customer service friendly and service quick. No pastries sold and beverages only. No worries they're parked next to the Starter Bakery stand! A drink will set ya back $6. Cards accepted

I ordered the Burnt Cinnamon Latte, and it was amazing. I'll definitely be back! The customer…read moreservice was excellent, I wasn't sure what to order, and the staff was kind and patient even though it was a busy rush. They also offer dairy alternatives, which is a huge plus for vegans. Unfortunately, they didn't have any vegan pastries during my visit, but the great coffee and welcoming service still made it a worthwhile stop.

Hey Y'all!!! I…read morestopped in to this little coffee shop today =) It was super cute, tiny and a little cute vibe I went to get an Ice matcha latte, they didn't have any strawberry cold foam and they told me they usually have a strawberry ice matcha latte, but they didn't have it today. It was a bit disappointing to go to a coffee shop, who serves this item but did not have everything to make this item in stores. But it was ok I guess. Staff was friendly and nice, I did not get names. It seems a lot of local, "regulars" come here. I am an African American woman and did not see anyone diverse come in at all. I did not get the vibe it was a so much diverse place. But hey. My drink was okay, I got straight matcha with some vanillas syrups and another syrup they suggested thats similar to brown syrup, it was ok just wish it was a bit more sweeter but it was good. The place was super clean and aesthetically pleasing. Check them out, I think I would go back.

Working with Motivat Coffee was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their team was…read moreprofessional, 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.

Delicious! What a good find was visiting Oakland for a conference and stumbled upon this adorable,…read moredelicious 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

Stopped by for a latte and was genuinely impressed. The coffee was smooth, rich, and perfectly…read morebalanced, with beautiful latte art that showed the care put into every cup. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. What stood out most was the attention to detail--from the presentation to the quality of the coffee itself. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. If you're looking for a cozy coffee spot with excellent drinks and a welcoming vibe, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for sure!

I got espresso and an oat milk cortado…read more The espresso came out a bit thin and burt. And the oat milk couldn't fully compensate. 2/5. They use a local roaster McLaughlin so I'd be curious to try them out for espresso.