I loved Spritzers when they used to serve illy coffee. Now, they are still good, but really miss the BAM of the illy. Appreciate the atmosphere, the art shows, friendly service, the community vibe. I used to study here a lot as a grad student. Many times, I have watched the person ahead of me order the last chocolate croissant just as I get to the next-in-line spot - argh! I am reading that there is new ownership - will def. stop by to see what's new. read more

I really want to like this place because it's right across the street from my apartment and it's a neighborhood joint.... But their drinks are really hit or miss. Sometimes they're on point, sometimes they make me feel gross and taste kinda off. I don't want to play the guessing game. =/ read more

when I needed internet, they had it. When I brought the dog with me, they came out to take my order. This cafe is right at the corner of the park so it's a perfect place to drop in and get a beverage (and check your email). Didn't get the check out the full menu, but it all looked good and reasonably priced. read more

Stopped by with my boyfriend after walking our pup, because we wanted some breakfast and a little break. We had originally planned to pick up some food at the Farmer's Market on Webster, however they don't allow dogs around the market, so we decided to opt for a small cafe. This place is pretty cute and quite spacious. I didn't try their tea or coffee, but my bf got a simple black tea that he enjoyed with his ham & cheese sandwich. My spinach quiche was alright; the flavor got bland or boring after a couple of bites. Not much pizzazz, unfortunately. They do have outdoor seating, which was the biggest reason for our visit. There's ample street parking available, and it's conveniently located next to a park. read more

I love this cafe! It is so much better than going to Starbucks before work for many reasons. the prices are decent the pastry selection is awesome (ham and cheese croissants!) the coffee is great they offer organic and fair trade ingredients the staff is super friendly and... the atmosphere is inviting they do take credit cards and even have one of those machines you just move your debit card infront of. fancy read more

Pretty standard little neighborhood cafe. Nice place. Good coffee. Tasty treats. Nothing too special, but just right. It must be said though: the interior decor of the place is very 1980's trying-too-hard-to-be-chic. read more

Really nice space with cool art works and enough tables and chairs to work in without being too squish next to others. The open windows allows for fresh air and it is in a nice area with a large park nearby. There is mostly street parking with meters which is ok. The drink I got is not something I would recommend- blended ice coffee frappuccino. It was more ice then drink. So much so, that you really don't get any hydration. I mean, I was done with my drink in 3 sips through the straw. I don't think the barista blended the drink well enough. It seemed more solid ice and any blended drinks. I wouldn't suggest ordering the chai either. I will suggest ordering tea and hanging out here to enjoy the ambiance. read more

UPDATE 06/07 I don't usually get Lattes but occasionally I do and did so here; it was luke warm and weak -way to much milk to coffee ratio. I had to ask them to fix it, and explain how/why.-Guys, This is why (other) people go to Starbucks: the consistency factor. I knocked two stars off because really, this is inexcusable. ___________________________________ So this has great espresso (which is kinda hard to f-up, especially with Illy espresso beans). The service is friendly. -Just keep in mind that they open at 7 and close at 5 everyday (I think) They also have free wireless, cool art and seating. sometimes music. read more

Absolutely beautiful space with lovely light, art books galore, and organic fair trade offerings. fairly easy parking and nice location near a park and the beach are a definite plus as well! wish they had more pastries to choose from but it's a nice place to work, computer friendly w/good wi fi, extra power outlets. read more

I want so badly so love this place. When I did my little morning walk-jog, this was my go-to place to end up. But enough mornings where they told me they were out of bagels at 6 AM (what?), $4.5 sandwiches that are on, frankly, old and unappealing baguettes, and a chai latte that was all milk and no chai, my desire to come back has waned. Pros: local feel, artsy, great seating, good selection of homemade goods, like different breads, quiche, the smoothies look good, wifi Cons: $2.75 for a small iced coffee, $3.5 for a small iced chai, the quality is inconsistent. I threw my iced chai away because it was all milk. I think this is like a lot of small businesses -- they have their quirks, and yeah, the products can be pretty inconsistent. It's just that at Spritzers, the consistency tends to veer downwards, especially for the price. Eh, a shame. read more

Really good environment. Love the spinach quiche. Coffee is not as strong as I'd like, but tasty nevertheless. Very cozy decor and free wifi. Really glad I finally got a chance to visit here. read more

I always drove by this one and wanted to stop in. I looks so cute and sweet. I shoulda kept driving. I came in with my mom, we were looking for a sandwicha nd a nice refreshing drink. We each found a yummy sounding sandwich on the panini menu. But with no prices for us to see, we had to rely on the server to know. Unfortunatly she had no idea about anything. After the longest wait for paninis EVER, we took our tiny $7 sandwiches next door to the park. They tasted okay but for the wait and more importantly the price, they were SO not worth it! read more

Very yummy soy latte! My husband got a cafe mocha and it was too sweet...they had no issues fixing it for us. Very good coffee experience. read more

Spritzers Cafe - Yums! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Nice little coffee shop. Decent lattes and a limited but tasty selection of pastries (which they offer to warm up for you!).

This place sucks. It had been a few years since I'd be to Spritzers, due to a couple bad experiences with their lattes. I finally went back and got a regular cup of coffee and they didn't have soy milk. What a joke. read more

Back again to say that this cafe has my favorite chai latte drink again~~yay!! :-) This place is under new ownership and they have increased their offerings in beverages and food so kudos to them! I also appreciate the fact that they've let us reserve a table for weekly art meetings (a small group of 4-6 people) for a couple months and they have a rotating art display which is pretty cool. The mellow atmosphere, ample street parking, nice owners and staff and an awesome cuppa chai make for one of my fave cafes in town! read more

DIDN'T TRY THE COFFEE OR FOOD, THIS IS BASED SOLELY ON WALKING IN THE FRONT DOOR. Stopped in as I recently moved to Alameda on May 6th at around 7:30am. There was a lady waiting at the counter and behind me another person that walked in. The lady behind the counter never acknowledged us and kept on doing what she was doing (no music so dead silence in the place). After a couple of minutes she finally turned around and said "bagel". The customer (sitting behind us) said "I said to go". She didn't say anything and stood there and I had to repeat to her that it was "to go". She got a funny look on her face and walked away. The customer said "can you cut it in half" and she gave a rude look and muttered something as she went out of view. The customer ahead of me said she hadn't even put her order in yet... Rude waitress that doesn't know how to greet customers, or take multiple orders, accept customers needs = very slow process for just a cup of coffee - I will pass and hope she isn't working on the weekends. read more

This is a really nice space. It's got nice windows, free wi-fi, sofas and better than average artwork in the adjoining room. It's clean and doesn't have a stale coffee smell permeating throughout. I wish there was a better selection of pastries, but it's probably doesn't do a large enough volume. read more

Coffee here is decent, I like the food and the ambiance, however my last trip here the service was meh...I was basically invisible to the barista because she was extremely busy talking to some dude flirting in another language (Ethiopian perhaps) maybe looking for an extra tip or a date...I don't know, all I know is that I stood around for a while and she tried not to look at me as if that means I too could not see her. In any case I waited for my order which cost 7.00 for 2 items and watched as this other guy pays $10.00 for about 4-5 items. Whatever none of my business, however all of that flirting build up for what you ask...? .25 cent tip ROFL. The look on her face was utter disappointment it was an epic tip fail, and he genuinely acted as if it was a large tip, it was one of those throw your hand up and motion "don't worry about the change baby" moments. I was dying on the inside, but then felt bad for her so I left her $2.00 bucks. My message to the workers: "how about you stop wasting customers time and act like they exist, especially when they are leaving you more than 0.025% tip" That is all. read more

I was at the beach in Alameda with two kids in tow, and needed to find someplace to sit down and have a substantive conversation with friends - we were trying to plan an event with contentious schedules and had only about half an hour to talk before life pulled us back to opposite corners of the Bay Area. The kind woman at Spritzers re-opened it and made some coffees for us while she closed up, despite the fact that it was a few minutes after their official closing. And incidentally, the coffee was great as always. Thanks, Spritzers! read more

This place is comfy and the coffee is good. It's not fancy fussy coffee but it's really good! Also the ladies who own the place are really friendly and you always feel happy to give them your business! Go! read more

I really like this place and the nice woman behind the counter, always so friendly! Every time! I've always stopped here for coffee and treats to go and it never disappoints. Great to have a non-Starbucks coffee choice! read more

HANDS DOWN THE BEST COFFEE! always go to petes, since I live nearby tried this place, haven't been to petes since.. add a pump of French vanilla to satisfy your taste a little more Inside is very cozy and decorated pretty cute Sweet Eritrean owner! Love this place read more

This place had great Ethiopian coffee. I live in Florida and drive out of my way to get coffee here. They use an Electra expresso machine that is wonderful. No butter coffee here. read more

What a beautiful place. Clean, comfortable, and courteous (with the owner's little girl running to get pastries for customers!). Even if Java Rama hadn't lost me as a customer before, they would have now. read more

This place is very cute with nice outdoor seating. Not a huge selection, but decent food to go with your latte. Staff is friendly.

4:50 pm on a Sunday. Over an hour to closing. "Sorry we just cleaned the coffee machine. no espresso-based drinks available" say what!? What kind of cafe is this?! read more

This place is happening and unique. The coffee shop serves good coffee, offers wi-fi and displays art from up and coming artists. The same quality of art one would see at 111 Minna. I love the industrial look on the stained concrete floors combined with touches of a Parisian cafe. You'll miss this place if you drive. It's located next to Washington Park's baseball diamond. Looking for a hip cafe that's not a starbuck's or peet's,this is the place to be. One thing that this cafe can improve upon is the ability to offer a way to heat up crossiants. read more

A nice surprise to find a cafe' that isn't trying to be hip. Seems most coffee spots are trying to look a little grungy. Very good service and fine products. I tried this spot after years of going to the park next door with my kids. Popped in and was very pleased. read more

Cute café with friendly baristas and decent tasting coffee and prices. I visit each morning before heading to work and there usually isn't a line, so I'm in and out in no time. Love that! I have yet to try the pastries, as I'm trying to watch my figure. One Saturday morning, though, I just may splurge. Oh, and there's plenty of room for relaxing, writing, or gathering. read more

I have to admit I was tempted to give a bad rating my first experience at Spritzers to keep people away. It is hard to find a good, quiet cafe with free wireless that is not overly crowded. That's exactly what Spritzer's has been in my experience there! There were only two downsides in my view. First, I wish there were more outlets available. Second, the chairs were not the most comfortable, especially for people with back challenges. Overall this is a great little cafe, but please don't everyone crowd in here! I'd like for it to stay somewhat peaceful!! read more

Great place to walk your dog and get a morning coffee. The owner (who sometimes works the counter) is really friendly and they serve strong yummy coffee and espresso. read more

Nice quiet little place in the west-side Webster neighbourhood, with some sidewalk seating. Good place to meet up with someone to catch up. Every drink and pastry I've had there has been spot on. Free wifi, and be sure to check out the biggest bougainvillea I've ever seen in the tree next door. read more

Let's face it, it's cheaper to make coffee at home. For that reason, when we visit cafes, our intent is either convenience or atmosphere. Spritzers offers both. If you're in a hurry, you'll love that there are never any lines--you can get in and out fast, and you won't be hunting for parking either. If you're looking for a nice, quiet, drama-free place to do some work, I think you'll like it here. There are plenty of seats at tables that are larger than the two-person tables offered by Peet's or Starbucks. And you'll appreciate that the wifi actually works all the time, and the throughout put is fast. (I also enjoy Peet's, but their wifi is so slow that it's pointless. Starbucks is slightly better, but then you find yourself in Starbucks, which is its own punishment, half the time.) But my favorite thing about Spritzers is the people who work here. They are all so very sweet and accommodating. It's really a pleasure to see them each time I go. Taste wise, I haven't had a thing there that was bad. The coffee works for me, the muffins are fresh (I think made by the same bakery that Peet's uses), and the sandwiches are pretty good too. To be honest, I hesitate posting such a glowing review because I don't want this place to become Grand Central Station. But I want it to do well because I like seeing small businesses make things work so well. read more

Delightful experience. Lovely soft jazz. Plenty of varied seating. Delicious zucchini bread and iced coffee. Outstanding customer service. Plus, it is spotless! My new favorite coffee spot. read more

Best coffee in Alameda! Plus, the owner allow artist to exhibit their work.

i really looove the feel of this cafe. it makes me smile just thinking about it, no? their coffees are okay, i really am just going for the feel of it. ;) read more

A really cute coffee shop and a great place relax and watch people and cars. Denitsa, one of the staff, is so wonderful. Not to mention adorably cute and friendly. If you go there don't sit at the tall table in the back room, that's my seat. :-) read more

Absolutely love his place. So cozy. Wifi works great. Great service :) feel at home .

This place is cute but really nothing special. My boyfriend and I went here when we were looking for something to drink after being at the park. He got a smoothie and I got a chai tea. They use the same syrups that Starbucks and other major companies use, but they don't necessarily taste better than average. The strawberry banana smoothie across the street at the McDonald's was a cheaper, tastier smoothie for a similar amount of calories. read more