Stopped here based on the current Yelp reviews. Food, drink, and service was great. We had an iced Mexican mocha, crème brule latte, pastry, and a breakfast sandwich. All so delicious and the staff very friendly and accommodating. The place was packed when we got there. Filled with people of all ages and races. Very cool vibe. We'll be back. read more

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They have an incredible Iced Creme Brulee oat milk latte! When I got back in the car with my drink, my husband took a sip, and changed his mind about not wanting coffee. He ended up getting off to order one for himself. Service was a little slow and my only suggestion would be for them to make it clear where you can order and where you can pick up your drinks. read more

(Ryan Reynolds voiceover) The vibe is sophisticated café on Bancroft! Nolan warmly greeted us. He recommended the Creme Brulée Latte. My gosh! It was creme de la creme of lattes! Soo much like a dessert! The Borja Latte was the perfect level of orange. Sooooo nice! The Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Bacon is what make men men. The syntax is excruciating but the sandwich is exquisite! The salad side was the perfect gourmet touch! It the perfect place to get some creative work done! Like writing or going over comic book panels (which I did). My gosh l, this place rocks! Thanks, Nolan! We'll be back! Woohoo! read more

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Came in for matcha, but they were out so settled on a dirty chai. The drink was great but the vibe here is awesome! Lots of seats and the food going by looked great. If I lived near here, this would be a regular place for me. read more

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Disappointed in the food quality and customer service. I've been a loyal customer at Zócalo Coffee in San Leandro for a while and have often referred others here, but after today, I'm reconsidering. I ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken ($7 add-on), and the chicken was completely inedible -- overcooked, hard, and dry enough to crack like a chip. When I politely asked for a refund, the young woman at the counter continued texting on her phone while I spoke, said she'd refund me, but never followed through or made any effort to fix the issue. On top of that, my large Americano--which usually comes in a 16-oz cup--was poured into a small mug that barely held about 6 ounces. When I asked, I was told they could "add hot water" instead of correcting the mistake. Prices have gone up, which I understand, but service and quality should reflect that. Sadly, both have gone down. I try to support local businesses, but I refuse to spend money where customers are ignored and quality is dismissed. I'll be posting photos and a short video so others can see what I mean. read more

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My mom told me about this place (she lives in San Leandro). I love the atmosphere, good vibes. Friendly staff. Clean. I really like their French toast casserole! I also dig the use of tarot cards for table numbers. Very relaxing place to dine. read more

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Came here a few months ago to work remotely for the day after it was recommended to me and I'm so glad I did! The coffee shop is spacious, clean, and has a relaxed vibe that's great for getting work done. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I had a chai latte and absolutely loved it. Parking is a bit limited and there's only metered parking , so keep that in mind, but overall it's a great spot. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The wait is well worth it. This coffee is very well made. I got the Bourgia. The hints of orange with the mocha with orange. Was very delicious. The atmosphere is warm and pleasant. There's even a child play place for your kids while you wait. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - The matcha iced. Underneath is the hot mocha in their cup with logo. Served at child's temp. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Perfect morning coffee. My wife finished her entire coffee before me for the first time. Good service and the place has a nice vibe too. Thanks to our friend Hindhu garu who recommended this place. Will come here again and try other coffees read more

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Had a long wait before a flight so I stopped by Zocalo and I'm so glad that I did! The baristas were kind and helpful, the coffee shop is spacious with many different seating areas and spaces, plenty of outlets and people working, and even a little corner for kids to play and read. I bought a bag of their coffee beans and got a free cup of coffee included! If you're in the area check them out read more

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I had intense cravings for biscuit breakfast sandwich, and searched everywhere for one that would open at 7am, and finally found zocalo. While I've been to zocalo before (their iced mocha is sooo good), I didn't know they had served this on their breakfast menu! The biscuit was falling apart and lacking a bit of butter, but otherwise the sandwich was stacked and I had to take off one of the breads so I can even take a bite into it! One of the downsides is that it was a little expensive, around $16 for the sandwich & fresh berries including the add-on avocado upcharge. I'd still come back if I wanted to treat myself, but pricey enough where I would maybe eat breakfast beforehand and just come for a coffee! read more

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I've been to nearby Paradiso many times, but didn't know that such a cute coffeehouse was just steps away. I originally saw this place on an Instagram reel highlighting kid friendly spots in the East Bay. This is probably the only East Bay coffeehouse I know of that has a dedicated space for kids to play and built in bench style seating so the adults can stay nearby. For parents of older children, there are plenty of tables to choose from throughout the shop, though. I stopped by on a random afternoon with my toddler and ordered an iced matcha with whole milk and honey lavender. With tip, it came out to a little over $9, which to me is comparable to most of my bubble tea orders which don't come with space for my little one to play around in. I was able to enjoy my matcha, play with my toddler, and support local. All in all a really great afternoon and I look forward to future trips here. read more

The cutest little coffee shop in downtown San Leandro. Truly a hidden gem. I wasnt expecting it to be so warm and inviting inside based off the photos on here, but it was! Maybe it was all of the green plants, the family photos on the wall, the cute kids area, or huge selection of board games -- but overall I really enjoyed this cafe. I, of course, got a iced matcha latte with oat milk and sugar free vanilla -- so yummy! i would so go here again just for the vibes or even to work. Truly recommend, dont sleep on this place! read more

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I haven't been here in ages. This used to be my go to spot when my child was toddler/preschool age. They still have the kids play area, and it definitely seems to have more things than I remember. The staff are always friendly. The other customers are also always great. The coffee is delicious and the food yummy and satisfying. Due to its size, it does get a bit noisy. I forgot headphones for my noise sensitive child. However they are super distracted by all the games and toys. read more

Another great neighborhood coffee house. I love the parfait as it is filling and tasty!

I love and hate this place and I really want to just love it their lattes are never consistent. its either really good, or not good at all! and im too shy to ask for them to remake so I just deal with it but if it was consistent, they'd have my money everyday !!!! Ice Americanos is another one I get and they are too light for my preference. I rate this place a 3.5, somewhere in the middle simply because I never know what today looks like. Will it be good or not! read more

Fun local coffee house that has a good sized seating area and some good eats to choose from. Nice and efficient staff as well. My only gripe which has nothing to do with Zocalo, is why people setup shop at a table and then go sit and hang out at a completely different table with their friends...Just move your stuff and free up a table! Plus of course those that refuse to bus their own table...it's not difficult to do. read more

Anytime I'm in the area I HAVE to stop here. The ambiance is cute but also noisy so if you're looking for peace and quiet it's not the spot. It's a fun spot to go to for a quick bite with some friends or to meet some cool people. The food is great, the service is quick I never wait long for my order. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Lox on sourdough. With cucumber and tomato salad. And iced Matcha with honey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Such a fun and funky little neighborhood spot with coffee made the way it should be. The kind of spot with such a diverse community it's a joy, right down to the quirky older guy singing and shimmying in line beside me. The service is lovely. The prices are a bit much, I struggle with $15 avocado toast but I suppose that's the state of the world these days!!! Will absolutely return again and again. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Oatmilk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

My sister lives nearby so i decided to try this place out for a few hours of working. Lots of tables and lots of electrical outlets if you need some power when working! I really appreciate this - not many places make sure it's easy to get work done. The cashier was super friendly. I got a coffee and avocado toast. It was super fresh and pretty and very tasty. So many places skimp on the avocado but this is not the case here. The greens were a nice touch as well. And the radish was pretty. Definitely recommend Zocalo!! I will come back!! read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Best cafe I've ever studied at. No cafe has ever been as good of an experience to study at than this one because of its rotating brunch/dinner menus, ample seating, great pastry selection and craftsmanship, and quality/fun coffee options! There's a lot of variation in lighting, so you can tailor the vibe to your liking. The first time I came, I studied for a couple hours and they had live music at night. Seeing the community come together to support small artists and local businesses was a phenomenal experience. They even had a children's area! Place has two good bathrooms as well. 10/10 hands and feet down. read more

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Liked everything about this cafe. Had an hour to kill while our cat was getting his chemo nearby so we decided to get some coffee and eats here. Ordered the breakfast egg sandwich, peanut butter banana toast both were excellent and we got a side of scrambled eggs which was just ok. The coffee is the star here. We got the medium roast and wow wow wow , loved it. Really liked the space, the music playing in the background, the restroom and most importantly the nice folks working here. Will be back . read more

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Update: I've attached the receipt showing I PAID for the biscuit and Jam the server claimed I didn't. So zocalo ripped me off, lied about seeing the receipt, and stole from ME while giving me attitude. ---------------- I've been to Zocalo twice before, with generally good results. The coffee is good, even if a bit pricey, the service is relatively timely. Today however I am extremely unhappy with the service. The girl who was taking my order asked me to repeat myself several times - she seemed to be unable to handle taking an order as she was spacing out. That didn't bother me. It happens. What bothers me is the way I was treated when I asked about where my food was. A woman came out and claimed that the girl taking orders never rung me up for it, but that they'd still make me one. I asked my husband if he had a receipt, she interrupted me, and claimed she'd "seen" the order and it wasn't on there. Again, she said we didn't pay for it but they'd make it. Her tone was kind of huffy, as if she was doing me a favor or as if I were trying to scam them. I of course declined. This kind of behavior is unbecoming. If you have an employee who can't take down four items then that is a business failure and you should assess whether they belong in that particular position - not treat your customers of color like you're doing them some big favor by correcting your establishments mistake. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Receipt showing I PAID for the biscuit and jam the server claimed I didn't. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

This is just for the drinks. We didn't order any foods, didn't try the food. We ordered an iced matcha latte, a regular brewed coffee, and a hot chocolate. All three drinks where quite underwhelming. As in, if you've ever had one of those drinks (other than the brewed coffee) elsewhere, you'd kind of feel like you got served by amateurs. The brewed coffee is just that. Brewed coffee. The iced matcha latte and the hot chocolate is where things are noticeably bad. Almost undrinkable bad. The iced matcha latte had just a tiny small subtle hint of matcha, almost like they were rationing their matcha for an emergency--you couldn't really taste any matcha. For an extra $1, you can add in some syrup, which my wife did--vanilla. This made her iced matcha latte taste artificial. So you're really just drinking whole milk with a tiny hint of matcha and a strong flavor of artificial sweetener. Quite disappointing. The hot chocolate was just chocolate water. There was no depth to the chocolate. There was no richness. There was just chocolate flavor mixed with water. This was easily one of the worst hot chocolates I've ever had in my life. Perhaps the food is good as I noticed almost everyone actually having ordered some food. The other saving grace are that the service was nice and friendly, kind. The store had a nice layout and reminiscent of a nice coffee shop. The little kid play area is extremely nice and convenient and I noticed some parents and their little ones just hanging out there. No parking. Street parking. read more

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Pretty exciting vibe. It was very packed around 11pm. The coffee was good and I also had a pastry which was good as well. The service was friendly and it seems this place is a real neighborhood oriented establishment. Will have to again when I am not in a hurry. read more

Tried crème brûlée latte and the biscuit with butter and jam. Super cute place to meet with friends or family. Super kind employees. Very yummy coffee. Definitely will be returning when in the area. read more

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Great vibes and ambience. Artwork draping the walls. Delicious peanut butter/banana/coconut/chocolate chip toast. Scored with front metered parking. Bought a bag of the roast to take home...women owned! read more

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I love Zocalo DOWN. Came for the Borgia and stayed for the vibes and friendly customer service. You can't go wrong with any of their specialty espresso drinks. The Borgia just happens to be my fave. The rotating artwork from SL high school is always a treat to see. I love that they started doing this. Those kids are so talented! I also love the greenery as a fellow plant lover but yall definitely have a fungus gnat infestation :(. It makes sitting in the dining room for extended periods of time super unenjoyable :( I sat in the back corner near the record player for several hours and it seems to be extra bad back there. I will forever recommend zocalo to folks wanting to try good local coffee, but please oh please try drying out the soil, bottom watering, mosquito bits (these really helped me), and neem oil. That's how I got rid of mine. I know how difficult getting these infestations under control can be. Sticky traps probably aren't the most appealing to have in a food establishment but as a customer I'd rather see those than have to constantly swat gnats while I eat and enjoy my yummy coffee. Sorry if you've already looked into this! Just wanted to offer solutions and not just complain lol Thank you team Zocalo! read more

Local coffee shop with breakfast offerings and no frills coffee menu. Their iced americano was strong as hell and brought me back to life. Big fan. My partner loved the horchata latte as well. The cold brew is made in-house, but comes from a can, so it wasn't my favorite as I feel a lot of canned cold brews taste overly acidic, but maybe that's just me. Half and half and milk alternatives available on the side as self-serve. Huge interior, looks great for working or studying and there were plenty of open seats. Free self-serve iced water with fruits in the jugs, which is awesome. They also have a super cute wall of local pets. I'm going to bring our pug around one day to hopefully get a spot on this wall. We'll be back to try their breakfast menu, which had a note at the time saying it was being revamped. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Wall of local pets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

I've been hearing about this place for a while but I've never taken the time to try it out. So when my little bro wanted to hang out over coffee and said he was craving a chai latte, I thought this would be the place to check out. The vibes are super cute! There's a bunch of seating, lots of natural light, and so many plants, all together it comes off super cozy. The table markers are tarot cards so I love it. Ok now for the drinks, I had the dirty chai latte with the shake upgrade. When I tell you that drink was so damn good! It's so creamy because they replace the milk with ice cream, and I've been thinking about it ever since! It's a little pricey but i definitely think it was worth it. Overall I'd definitely recommend checking it out read more

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I guess I expected more. Came here on a Friday morning with the kiddos. They literally forgot my kids dish until we asked for it again. Three of us sitting with our food munching bits waiting for the fourth dish. I know ya'll been there! No cups for the communal water jar and the water was close on being empty. I was able to get one cup to share amongst the four of us .... Not what you expect from a four star spot from Yelp right? My food was alright. I ordered the biscuit sandwich w avocado which ended up being an egg breakfast with the avocado and biscuit on the side. It was impossible to eat the hard biscuit like a sandwich. I took one bite and everything just broke apart and fell out. For 60+ bucks, I expected more. read more

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We based buying on house on the how close it was to Zocalo. For 15yrs we have loved our neighborhood coffee shop. Today, an employee went above and beyond what a coffee shop employee should do. I ordered a chamomile tea and was told they were out. I ended up getting peppermint instead. No problem. We walked up and as we were starting to walk down our street, he pulled up on his bike with my chamomile tea, which they weren't out of. Who does that? The best coffee shop in San Leandro!!!!! read more

This coffee house brews more than just caffeine--it conjures an experience. Symbolic touches and a hint of mysticism linger in the air, from the decor to the table numbers. Their craft coffee is imaginative yet grounded, with recipes that feel like rituals in a cup. Paired with warm, flavor-packed sandwiches and a coupe filled with Prosecco or cup of espresso, it's a space where every detail feels intentional. Come for the coffee, stay for the vibe--and maybe a glimpse of something unseen. read more

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PROS: Great food, good service, decent coffee, nice hours w/ large space to hangout and work. Support your local small businesses! CONS: Flies/gnats always flying around, bad loud music and sometimes they burn coffee/bread and makes the whole place unbearably smelly. EDITED: The gnats are so annoying though that it is the main reason I cannot give a higher rating. I see other customers swatting away and getting annoyed by them too. I've been here 5+ times in the past 2 months and it is the same problem every time. Two gnats actually landed on my plate and started mating. (Tip to management: You have a lot of nice plants inside but that is potentially where gnats are breeding. You should place fruit fly sticker traps in the pots to catch them.) read more

Feels like a cross between hanging out in my grandmother's house with an assortment of family and family friends, and hanging out in the lounge at UC Berkeley. You're a part of an inclusive yet eclectic energy. The staff are warm and inviting. The food and beverages are good too. Alone or with friends, you wanna be there. read more

Love the crème brûlée latte. So good. Fruit was nice and fresh. Great ambiance, music and paintings.

Great spot funky vibes best brewed to order tea. I don't drink coffee I am a tea tootling teaholic. They have a goid variety also they have Italian sodas. read more

They have the absolute BEST tomatoe bisque soup. Made daily. Great sandwiches and friendly atmosphere.

First time here last week and it was fantastic! Loved the fresh food, variety of pastries, easy place to set up my laptop, and the staff were very helpful. Also tried to creme brûlée iced coffee and it hit the spot. Street parking wasn't too bad either. Will definitely return! read more

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Nice area, open seating, and very kind person who took our order. The coffee is as any light roasted coffee is. The only reason I was not so happy was that the person who brought the coffee to our table literally spilled it, saw that it happened, said nothing, and left. Lol idk man at least say sorry read more