Loved every second here…read more The interior: The warm wood, amber lighting, patterned cushions, carved archway, and murals of old city streets made the café feel like another world. Coffee: strong. I make French Press daily at home but Yemeni beans mean business. Take in moderation and enjoy every sip. This is the oldest coffee in the world and we need to drink it with the respect it deserves. Kudos to the Dimond team on MacArthur Boulevard who designed and executed this place - it transported me away from California in the best way possible. I genuinely felt like I was traveling.

So grateful to be sharing this review!…read more Mohka house is a local gem, located in Dimond District. Clean cafe with tables & couches to sit. Customer service is friendly and attentive. Plenty of pastries to choose from (which I'll be back to try). If you're looking for something caffine free, refreshing, and light consider their refreshers. The pineapple mango was delicious on a warm day. I plan to return to try their chai and house made bread.

One of my favorite coffee shops in all of Oakland. Vanilla latte is the best and tons of pastries…read moreto choose from. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. There is a ton of street parking.

Always great service and one of the few places in Oakland I trust to make a good Americano…read more The only challenge is the wait time to get your coffee, tough to come in a weekend if you're in a hurry bc there's usually a queue of coffees they still need to make before you can get yours

Questionable area... but worth it! The inside is clean and well maintained. The staff are so so…read morekind and welcoming. I ordered the Hanoi Egg Coffee. Yes. It's perfect. Strong phin dripped coffee with the perfect amount of sweetness and creamy goodness. You are able to customize as well which is great. I ordered it as advertised and I wouldn't change it.

Pandan coffee was pretty good, however I was really disappointed by the black sesame drink "Saigon…read moreby night". I had requested less ice, and it was still full of ice. The lady behind the counter removed some of the ice, and told me that I needed to request "less ice" when I order. Then when I told her I already asked for less ice, she back tracked and said that what I received was already "less ice" and that the coffee is pretty strong and needed ice to dilute it - and that next time I need to request for even more less ice. It was troubling to me that this was brushed off as somehow my fault and to "come back next time" in order to get the drink I requested and paid for. I tasted it and came back within a minute, because it didn't really taste like sesame flavor at all- and as I was coming back in I saw a man leave with two of the same drink which looked like it had more sesame cream than what was in my drink. I told the person behind the counter this, and the response was how the man was a repeat customer from the previous day so again, how could anything be wrong with the drink I received? She took my drink and added more sesame but who knows - I couldn't see and she said she " mixed it in for me"- it looked exactly the same. Anyways, this had been such a frustrating experience with too much back and forth for what should've been a really simple solve.

I visited The Crown in Oakland for a work event in the coffee industry, and the space was so…read morebeautiful! It had an earthy feel with gorgeous greenery throughout. The plants draped along the ceiling posts were such a cool touch, and the green tile was absolutely beautiful and one of my favorite details. The artwork was a little different, but meaningful and definitely gave us something to talk about. There was so much to take in and appreciate. Such a lovely setting to connect with others in the coffee industry!

Stopped by after breakfast. Slight line out the door. The line moved quickly. Plenty of people…read moreworking. Some taking orders, others making food or coffee. Others cleaning. . Nice different menu. They have a nice variety of different coffee blends. This shop is Hugh. Plenty of open seats They have some unique artwork on the wall.

This place quickly became my new favorite place to get coffee ...and the biscoff cheesecake was so…read moregood it should be illegal...but unfortunately I would sometimes feel like the employees looked down on me and would say little comments among themselves in Arabic. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt but then the lady in line behind me made a comment on her way out about the employee trying to hurry up and get her out. Then loud and clear one employee said to the other " these people are crazy blood". At least now I know it wasn't just me. Great coffee and food you just might have to be insulted and treated poorly. It's unfortunate.

This is a great place to study, with free Wi-Fi and a nice atmosphere. **Elias** took my order and…read morewas very helpful. I was undecided between a few choices, and he was patient and helped me make my decision. Great customer service from Elias!

I discovered mother tongue brand at a place called Tamper Room in Fremont. I had bought some beans…read morefor my dad, and he enjoyed, so was so excited to see that there is a cafe close by. The space is lovely. I love a cafe that has different seating options in terms of height, and there is a lovely spacious outdoor area as well. It's functions well as a work and social gathering space. I tried a guava pastry that was delicious and got a lot of work done (I worked in 3 spots since I like to move around when I work). Service was great, and there are so many drink options as well! Looking forward to returning soon!

My partner introduced me to this spot a couple of years ago. Initially I wasn't a fan of the vibe,…read morebut over subsequent visits, the place has grown on me. Part coffee shop, part cocktail bar - I'll take one of each please! They make good, hand-crafted cocktails; the espresso martini, topped with ancho chili powder is my partner's favorite, he will request to go here specifically for this beverage. I don't believe they have a food program besides some pastries. Would love to see some breakfast and lunch options offered; it would entice us to hang out even longer. Music is good and upbeat - definitely extra points from me on that. Pay attention to the leaflets/posters and other materials they have at the entrance and around the establishment, you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Last time we were in, I picked up a calendar of free classes on various highly useful skills, offered by a local organization. I highly recommend checking out the classes, and would have never found them if not for Mother Tongue. Open 7 to 7 daily, which is great. We'll be in again soon.

Iced Pistachio Latte…read more Server asked what I wanted: hot or iced. I asked the server if he recommended hot or iced and noted that I like both. Maybe my brain is making it up but I think he might of noted the flavor profile for each. He recommended iced as he always runs hot. Took him on his rec, it was kind of a muggy day. - Delicious. One of the best ones. Also picked up shot of espresso for someone at the time. That person said my my drink tasted like cereal (?). Cute lil spot, highly recommend.

Got the Yemeni latte (one regular sweet the other not sweet). The coffee was STRONG and spicy (not…read morehot spicy but rich and flavorful spice-forward). The pistachio and rose lattes also looked really good!

This is my second time at Tierra Mia Coffee and it does not disappoint at all! I'm so happy to be…read moreable to support a local business and indulge in unique, delicious coffee combinations. This timed, I tried the pumpkin spice latte (iced). I came in on a Sunday afternoon so it wasn't busy and my drink was made within a few minutes. I just want to give a shoutout to the staff because they're always so friendly and lively. It really makes for a warm and inviting atmosphere. The drink was delicious! What I liked about this pumpkin spice latte is that I can taste the spices in the drink such as the cinnamon that really warms your taste buds. These drinks in general are also not incredibly sweet so you can identify the flavors and it isn't one-note at all. It's the perfect drink for fall and I'm so glad I was able to try it! I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Was really looking forward to finally checking this place out. They have a bunch of things to try…read moreon the menu. There was a lot of people in there 1/2 an hour before closing too so I'm sure the place is good. I tried something new cause I usually love this drink: banana matcha, (Even though i originally came to try something else) but I was disappointed. Matcha flavor was really light and so was the banana flavor. It was more of a light matcha milk, if you will. I will come back to try what I originally wanted to drink (horchata matcha latte, I believe it was) cause I really think they have good drinks. I've heard great things from friends so maybe I just got a bad drink, off day, or because it was a new drink on the menu, it just hasn't been perfected yet? Not sure but just wasn't what I usually expect from a matcha drink. Other than that, service was great. The cashier was really nice. I was able to find street parking really easily as well. (If you do try the banana matcha, maybe ask for less milk!)

service is great coffee is The barista David recommended…read moreme to a sanaa latte was deliciousness perfecto

ordered a pistachio latte with extra pistachio. When I started mixing it, the coffee and milk…read moreweren't blending the way they normally do -- the texture was off. I kept mixing, assuming I was misjudging it, and took a few sips as I walked away. The taste and texture were wrong, almost slimy, and I spat it out. I went back in and asked staff to check the milk. They pulled the carton and told me the expiration date was for the next day, so it was "fine," and offered to remake my drink. I didn't want a replacement -- I wanted them to actually taste or check what they'd just served me, since I'd already swallowed some of it. They insisted nothing was wrong without doing that. I asked for a refund, and poured the drink out on the sidewalk outside, where you could see the slimy, thick consistency on video. When I went back in to show them, an employee looked at it and still insisted there was nothing wrong with it. Milk being dated for "tomorrow" doesn't mean it hasn't turned -- texture and taste are the real test, and this one failed both. I'm most frustrated that staff wouldn't even check a customer's specific complaint about something they'd already consumed. Won't be returning.

* Perfect spot to unwind and treat yourself to unique pastries, coffee, tea and empanadas with…read moregenuine Hispanic origins and amazing blends. ** Art pieces, ambiance and live events are always refreshing and makes it great to engage with likeminded folks and community activists and artists *** the staff are always welcoming and open to give recommendations of great art, events and specials. **** The merch is uniquely Oakland and I really feel like this is a great summary of what the community here stands for and fights for with grit, grace and creativity ***** AC@B nuff said. Ty for what you stand for

Such a cute spot! I got the agua de jamaica and a soyrizo burrito. The jamaica was so refreshing,…read morecinnamony, lightly sweet and so good! The burrito was great too, and came with chips and salsa on the side. Prices are affordable and staff were very kind. Love the decor inside and there's even a cute photo booth. Parking can be a little tricky to find in the area but you might get lucky with street parking.