I popped in real quick before work. I was starving and I grabbed a green salad and a tuna Caesar salad that was served in a to go cup. I was not mad at the Caesar salad salad and I finished it. I thought it was pretty tasty but small. A green salad that I got out of their refrigerated case was terrible. I did not have any flavor or seasonings. It's hard to judge a place after going there only once. What will keep me away as the fact that I paid a lot for a little read more

My friends and I stopped by Yellow Door on a Sunday morning and there seemed to be a steady stream of customers out the door. I ordered an egg bite, while my wife ordered an macchiato along with a cheddar scallion scone. The egg bite was warmed up when I received it and was light and fluffy; definitely a bite I'd order again. However, the cheddar scallion scone was a skip for me. The scone crumbled apart the moment I bit into it, and it's definitely on the dry side. You would do yourself a huge favor by not eating this in your car. From my extremely limited experience, the items from the pastry case seem to be hit-or-miss. That said, I'm honestly very impressed that Yellow Door has been able to keep prices of pastries below $5. If you're stopping by on a Sunday, I would definitely do a loop around the farmers market nearby to see if there are other pastries that catch your eye. Pair that with a coffee from Yellow Door and you've got a winning combo. read more

Yellow Door - Egg bite - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is amazing! And reasonably priced! Coffee is great as well! Folks are FAST here even with long lines. They know what they're doing! Some seating inside and outside as well read more

Yellow Door - Half eaten breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and ordered an English breakfast tea. It was $3.50 and I was honestly pretty disappointed as it was literally just a tea bag and hot water. They didn't put any milk or sugar in it and didn't even offer it. The tea was way too hot to drink and I had to wait 15 minutes before I could sip it. When I was finally able to drink it, it was lacking so much flavor and was super bland. I ended up taking 5 sips of it and throwing it in the trash. Super disappointed as it was expensive and not worth it. read more

Yellow Door - English breakfast tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm vegetarian, my partner is not. We wanted to share a breakfast burrito so I asked if they could put the chorizo on the side. The cook said no and was clearly annoyed with the request. Then my partner, who worked years in food service, came in and asked a younger male at the counter why they couldn't do a simple modification, and he said 'because they didn't want to'. We have observed other customers make similar requests and the cook does it but always gets an attitude and side eyes the customer. Like bro, it's not that serious. Anyway, the cook ruined the vibe. So be advised if you request modifications to your breakfast burrito. read more

Because their hours are limited, Yellow Door is my go-to place whenever I have an actual hour to grab lunch. They're friendly and fast, the restaurant is clean, and there's usually at least one seat. They have a limited but interesting menu and their fare is on the lighter side - I've had their salmon/quinoa power bowl (excellent), turkey sandwich (good but it unfortunately comes pre-constructed with mayo), high/low chili (great), and buddha bowl (good). Their baked goods are excellent, especially the Nutella brownie, and pair well with a small espresso or cappuccino. read more

Local Montclair sandwich & salad cafe. Came here after my usual nail appt because I'm starving. Decided to go for the healthy option and got the salmon power bowl. Removing a star because the salmon was delicious but for $21 I feel like the size of the salmon was a smidge too small for what you pay for. The amount of avocado was also pretty paltry. The rest of the bowl was generous with the super thin slices of cucumber, cauliflower rice, edamame, and slices of fennel, red cabbage, and onion were plentiful. It's nice they have individually wrapped compostable utensils and tapatio packets for those that like more spice in their food. The Rishi tea packet selection was also impressive, as was their pastry and cookie selection. Their to go fridge has a good collection of grab and go items. Will come back to try the Asian Salad and their chicken salad sandwich. read more

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One of our favorite neighborhood spots! I love the breakfast burrito! It's hearty, a little spicy from the chorizo and gooey in a good way. It gets busy on the weekend but is so nice for a weekday meeting when it's a little quieter. read more

The owner of this place has a magic touch in the kitchen where her recipes and dedicated staff churn out delicious fresh pastries, salads and breakfast treats plus great coffee. While a bit loud with marble and other hard surfaces making intimate conversation tricky, the food makes up for it. They also sell soups and sandwiches to go and these are also always delicious. Looking forward to the expansion later this summer. read more

Tasty place and popular yet quaint spot. Only issue is they upcharge to make things vegetarian (should be cheaper imho but I'm happy to pay same price) read more

I was in Oakland and wanted to get a matcha since I'm not a coffee drinker and saw this place appear and had. Finding the place wasn't too hard since the door is literally the name of the shop, a Yellow Door! It was made it very unique and it was nice and clean inside. They offered a variety of drinks and food. I really wanted to like my drink due but I have to say it was probably the worst matcha latte I ever had. I saw the barista prepare the drink and noticed he used a lot of milk, which watered the whole drink and I did not taste a hint of matcha. I would not come back for the matcha but may be open to check out the food options in the future if I'm back in the area. read more

Yellow Door - Iced Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Incredibly delicious. The shakshuka was on a bed of very fresh kale & perfectly spiced. The breakfast sandwich was moderately priced & oozing with flavor. The service was very friendly, and fast. Many healthy choices! read more

I tried their breakfast burrito, and it was packed with flavor and wrapped perfectly. It is easily one of the best morning spots in the neighborhood, and I will definitely be back. read more

Ambiance: Cute inviting locale in the Montclair Village that has both cafe style seating to have a coffee date with a friend and high bar stools with marble desks and nice accents that makes it feel very homey inside. The big windows and sunroof allow for natural light to illuminate the space which is a great change of pace if you're stuck inside all day. You'll be tempted by all the pastries and to go options behind the glass displays that it'll perk up your hunger just standing in line. Service: this place is very popular and you'll most likely see a line but it moved quickly. The workers are welcoming and work very quickly. Food came out after about 5-10 minutes after ordering. They forgot to add in the lentils and quinoa to this for my plate so that sucks. Food: Special Bowl: (4/5) Off-menu item that is a good mix of arugula, butternut squash, pita chips, and hummus. The pita chips provide a much needed crunch to this otherwise soft food dish. The butternut squash will add some carbs while you'll get half your daily need of greens from the arugula. I heard you can dress this up with hot sauce and while I didn't do this I agree it could use something to liven it up a bit. I didn't get to try it with the quinoa or lentils but otherwise a good option to try, I would prefer to try other things though. Breakfast sandwich: (4/5) eggs, sausage, cheese, English muffin. Nothing fancy here but what separates this above others is the smoky romesco sauce. Almost like a tapatio but a little more smoke to it really makes it special. They toast the bread nicely so you get a crunch texture to the muffin without burning it. Would certainly get it again. read more

Yellow Door - Special bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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My favorite thing here is the strawberries and cream scone. It's consistently delicious. I've tried a few other menu items like a matcha latte, chicken salad, yogurt breakfast bowl, and some of the other pastry options. Everything has been tasty, fresh and you can taste the good quality ingredients. The service has been okay. My main complaint is the lack luster, borderline rude customer service. I've walked in straight to the counter and the staff has failed to greet me. I've waited in line and the staff has walked away without acknowledging my presence. It hasn't resent to the level that I feel totally disrespected but the customer service just doesn't meet my expectations. If it happens again I will likely not return. read more

Delicious sandwiches, soups and salads with ample portions. The chicken salad is divine.

I ordered a kale salad and a piece of coffee cake. The coffee cake was out of this world!!!! The kale salad was good, don't get me wrong, but the coffee cake was divine read more

Sunday morning special right here, vanilla latte with the chorizo burrito. Perfect way to start any day.

Cute and cozy spot with great coffee, yummy pastries, and healthy breakfast and lunch options. Love eating my food outside in their happy yellow chairs. One of my favorite spots in Montclair. read more

Came here to fuel up after a workout. The salad was good. I liked the salad dressing and the mix of toppings. Iced latte was also good. We got the coconut brown butter cookies as well and it was good! And I normally don't like dried coconut but it worked well with the cookie. read more

Yellow Door - Chicken Buddha bowl, salmon Buddha bowl, iced latte with vanilla, chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Best pastries and lunch in downtown Montclair! We love the chicken salad sandwich, banana bread, cheddar scone, and all their cookies. You can't go wrong! read more

Delicious breakfast sandwich. We regularly stop by to pick one up when we head out for a trip up to Napa. Coffee is good, and they have a decent selection of pastries. There a a couple of tables outside on the sidewalk, where we sit with our dog. read more

Yellow Door is one of the best places for a bite in Montclair. There really are not enough high quality breakfast/lunch/coffee/baked good places like this around the east bay! Very good coffee, delicious baked goods and simple breakfast choices, amazing salads and I must say their chicken salad sandwich is outstanding in flavor and texture. It's one of those sandwiches you take a first bite and say, 'OH MY G'!!!! So VERY tasty. The roll is a perfect soft but not too soft compliment to the chunky fresh chicken salad within. You must try this sandwich if in the area! read more

Yellow Door - Amazingly tasty chicken salad sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is crazy popular for a reason. Really solid breakfast and lunch options. The turkey sandwich and breakfast sandwich are awesome. read more

Yellow Door - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I still maintain my opinion that Yellow Door serves the BEST breakfast sandwich in the entire Bay Area. Their secret is the perfectly crisped-up English muffin, the high-quality sharp cheddar, and made-to-order egg--that's actually pan fried rather than microwaved or reheated. And until now, the main missing component--what separates their iteration from any other attempts--was their delicious smoky house-made romesco sauce. But now they sell it in a tub for $10. When I say RUN, don't walk, to grab a container of this magical stuff, I mean it! It's seriously the best sauce I've ever tasted and it's available in their grab-and-go fridge (next to the napkins and trash cans). I've been putting it on everything: my own breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, grilled cheeses, just a plain slice of toast, pasta salad... it's so flavorful and elevates any dish you put it on. I almost want to keep it a secret so they never sell out but you're welcome in advance for sharing the love! read more

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Yellow Door is our go to lunch spot. Everything is truly delicious! Bravo to the the owners

The food and vibe here is really nice, I just can't understand why their espresso drinks are so bad - bitter, sour, we've tried it a few times and won't be ordering any coffee here anymore they standards just aren't there. Sad because it would be the perfect morning spot if they could just figure the coffee out. read more

The best spot to get fresh good food to feed your soul in Montclair.. I'm hooked on this place and never kno what to get each time.. this year I feel in love with kale salads.. and they have solid flavors for everything on the menu.. but u have to come in a timely manner be prepared to wait or if your not early enough they sell out.. many vegetarian options but u could always add some chicken to your order.. some prepared food in the fridge .. indoor or outdoor seating available.. read more

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Yellow Door is the ultimate neighborhood coffee shop! From delicious pastries to creamy almond lattes, everything is a delight. And OMG, the salads--they've converted me, and I'm not even a salad person! It's an absolute must-try. read more

Yellow Door - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Make sure you check the days and times that they are open, luckily when I was scoping out a lunch place they were open. Minimal indoor and outdoor seating but think there is plenty of other places to sit in area. It's located along one of the main roads but side street parking is plentiful. Ordered an iced latte and a turkey sandwich. The sandwich was premade (don't have a problem with premade it's just how it is) which made service quick. I have to say even though the sandwich was made ahead of time, the bread was not soggy and the combination of the herb mayo, cranberry relish, and the turkey was amazing. I am normally not a turkey fan since I find it pretty dry for the most part, but I highly recommend this sandwich. Would definitely order again if I'm ever in the area. A solid latte, no big complaints. read more

Yellow Door - Iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place for a quick breakfast burrito or breakfast sandwich. Both are great and so are all of the pastries I've tried. They also have pre-made sandwiches for lunch that are pretty good and the coffee and matcha drinks are great. read more

Love this wonderful neighborhood place! Their coffee and espresso are delicious. The food offerings are unique and really yummy. Counter service is quick and friendly. It's a fairly small spot but I've always managed to get a place to sit, sometimes after a brief wait. read more

I love this neighborhood cafe because it has lots of healthy and delicious choices, many gluten-free pastry choices, handy to-go soups for instant dinner and a nice vibe. I've tried salads, sandwiches, coffee--all great. I would recommend that the owner put signs on the tables stating a limit of one hour for tables and that employees are trained to approach diners who are clearly finished and just doing work there and ask "can I get you anything else? " and "I'm so sorry but because we are such a small place we do ask that you make the table available for other diners when you are finished." This is a small space and it's busy during lunch. There are always people nursing a cup of coffee for way too long doing work on their laptop. That isn't very nice as this is a small space with quite limited seating, and a small business owner. I would very much like to rely on this as a place where I can meet a friend for lunch and know I can sit down with them. read more

Great cortado, the breakfast sandwich with bacon is amazing and fairly processed and the toffee blondie was amazing!

Their food is great and reasonably priced. My favorite is their coffee cake, which is to die for!!

I dropped by Yellow Door Cafe for some coffee after a morning walk/hike at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park nearby and was pretty happy with the decision. // Latte ($4.75): + Delicious - very rich, chocolate-y taste. According to the menu, all shots are double, and they use Saint Frank beans (which probably accounts at least partly for the price). Milk foam was definitely not micro foam (bubbles too big), but the drink temperature was perfect and I guzzled it down in minutes anyway. // Chocolate chip cookie with walnuts ($3): + This was decent but not particularly amazing when I first took a bite of it outside the cafe. I brought it back home and lightly toasted it, and it was MUCH better - the edges got nice and crispy, while the inside remained soft with gooey chocolate chips. Definitely recommend warming it up if you can resist gobbling it down immediately. The food menu is limited - it gave me the impression that they're trying to have a simple/healthy cafe food concept, but the choices weren't interesting enough for me to want to try anything. $7 for the vegetarian soup of the day seems pretty pricey, for example. I'd come here again for the coffee and maybe to read a book (after the pandemic) or catch up with a friend if they're also in the area. Note, parking in this area seems pretty limited. It's near popular restaurants like Daughter Thai and some brunch place that had a large group of people waiting outside. I took my chances parking in the Lucky Supermarket parking garage across the street. read more

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I ran into Yellow Door for a quick little work from home lunch today and I was FAMISHED. I was adamantly hoping they had my favorite chicken and miso brown rice bowl and they DID! Ahhhh it's so delicious. Ground chicken, brown rice, broccoli, carrots, scallions, with a good sauce. What's not to like?!?! They were incredibly quick and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. In addition, I got a chewy ginger cookie and a vanilla latte. Needed a little something sweet and some caffeine to get me through the rest of the work day! Yellow Door is always so cute and such a sweet vibe. Love this place. It's been one of the best additions to Montclair in the last few years. Check it out when you're in the area! Come for the coffee, stay for the cookies because they are UNREAL read more

Yellow Door - Chicken and miso bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was pretty good I got the veggie sandwich and enjoyed it . The coffee was good as well. We came on a rainy day but the space is small but nice. The service is very efficient. The food/coffee was good but expensive, so if you don't mind the price point it's a good place to pop in and try. read more

Breakfast sandwich was very good, adding the bacon & avocado is well worth it! Staff is very friendly & overall a chill vibe!

When you have local coffee shops in the neighborhood, how can you not support them?! This cute gem had everything, baked goods, coffee, and even salads and sandwiches. Coffee isn't bad and the service is quick and friendly. Definitely will go here instead of the corporate Starbucks around the corner. It's on a busy street so parking can be difficult. read more

Yellow Door - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California