The sweetest gal at the counter made me a lovely raspberry decaf white mocha and a crazy-delicious…read morebreakfast burrito! It was packed with eggs, bacon, ham and even some chopped red onion that I requested. Highly recommend, and very close to Oakland Airport in case you need a beverage or snack to go before your flight.

I run a couple of times a week in the area, I'll usually go into Safeway for some post run fuel…read more Decided to come in here and try an iced latte. I came in around 8:30, a few tables outside had people drinking their coffees and eating breakfast. When I walked in, only one guy was waiting for his order. There was only one person working. The service was not good. I stood at the order counter for 5 minutes, I looked at the lady, she looked at me, and didn't offer a high I'll be right with you. I understand she was the only one preparing coffee and food. I'm not trying to complain about the wait, but the lack of acknowledging a customer to say it will take some time. I finally ordered an iced latte. I do think they have some creative drinks, but I know they are usually too sweet and I just opt for a plain iced latte instead. It was an ok latte, nothing amazing. They have a bulletin board for people to post their flyers or business cards. There was a card on the board that said A.W.A.R - All woke are retards. I'm sure that's not the view of the establishment. I do think they need to screen the board from time to time.

Super cute cafe/brunch spot! Love the interior and aesthetics, with the green walls, dark wood,…read moreand plants. My friends and I came this past Saturday a little before noon. We ordered on the tablet near the front entrance. Some of us wanted our drinks to-go, so we ordered those separately at the register in the back. I ordered the Pesto Egg Toast and an iced Horchata Latte with oat milk, less sweet. The toast was yummy, and the portion was perfect for me. It was enough to make me satisfied. I liked the sunny side up eggs and pesto. The latte was also good. I could really taste the cinnamon in the drink. Even with less sweetness, it was still relatively sweet so I'm glad I adjusted it.

Service and Staff: - Order at the kiosk or the counter in…read morethe back of the restaurant. They will call your name when the food is ready for you to go pick it up in the back Food and Drinks: - Hojicha Latte: delicious. Anytime a place sells a hojicha latte, I'm all over it. It wasn't too sweet, which I appreciated - Bulgogi Egg Sandwich: this was very tasty! Love the Korean and American fusion with this dish. It was also very filling Miscellaneous: - Parking is available via metered street parking (free on Sundays or weekdays after 6pm) - Indoor and outdoor seating available - Good for pairs and smaller groups (might be able to get away with pushing two tables other to fit 6-8). Most tables fit 4 - Lots of food and drink options - Casual ambiance - some people were working and some were brunching

Hosted a bridal shower here and everything was great! It was the majority of the group's first time…read morethere and everyone complimented the beautiful backyard and delicious tea party treats. Communication with Shannon was effortless and she made the process easy. Our server was super friendly and constantly checked if we needed anything. Definitely would come back again :)

earned a star for: 1. good variety of food and drink…read more2. easy order for catering 3. quick pick up 4. indoor and outdoor seating hard to find parking so if you're within walking distance, highly recommend.

I ordered the Silky Caramel, iced. I usually ask for light ice but I didn't since it was my first…read moretime ordering, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they don't fill the cup with ice to begin with! Thank you Bad Barista! The drink wasn't too sweet, so I added some sweet and low. They have some additives on the counter. I also ordered the WTF sandwich. I came in the morning and they already didn't have ham. They offered extra of the bacon or turkey, so I took that. The bread wasn't toasted enough for me, or rather, I thought it would be pan toasted with some butter or something, but I think the slices were just put in the toaster. The space might still be in progress. There were tables that were put away on the corners of the room, and no chairs to sit at while waiting. I'll update my review when I visit again. I'm sure things will only improve!

During my tour of Alameda's dining scene, I snapped some photos of Bad Barista's offerings for…read moreRestaurant Week and these are the coolest dishes I saw. They make sweeter drinks that are almost dessert-like coffee with cream and fruity flavors. Their colorful, fun drinks really stand out, and they also do sandwiches and plenty of other fun food additions.

Yummmmm! Friendly staff, low-key vibe & all around amazing experience for my first time here. I had…read morea dirty matcha (made deliciously) with almond croissant (perfect amount of crisp to it) and both were divine! I would highly recommend if you are walking this beautiful neighborhood and want to stop for a quick bite and a drink to enjoy. Sit down and people watch for a few, you deserve it ;) Mahalo you folks, I will dolphinately be back! xo Kelso

Got the spring mint mocha. About 1.5 years ago, a staff made it here for me ... it was so…read moredelicious.. and I have never had it taste the same unfortunately. But it's a standard coffee. I absolutely LOVE the original mochi muffin. The mochi texture is my favorite because of how bouncy and chewy it is. Prices are $$$ for their pastries and coffee but I do like how it's in Alameda. I would like to note the baristas are nice and they know the regulars which I can tell because they did not greet me at all. You can def see how they greet the regulars versus the other customers as I was waiting for my drink. When I walked in - Not even a hello, or I'll get to you soon. I stood there just waiting and I can obviously tell they're busy so that's why I am waiting - but it would have been nice to be greeted. The two baristas had time to make random small talk as I waited and nobody greeted me still. When she was ready to take my order it felt a bit awkward because still not really a greeting. I'll def come back for the muffins but if I have to stand around awkwardly then I'm going to leave next time lol

I'm usually very particular about matcha since I've perfected my own recipe to suit my personal…read moretaste, but I have to say I really enjoyed their Earl Grey Matcha from the seasonal menu. It wasn't overly sweet and still maintained that earthy matcha flavor that many places tend to lose when they jump on the matcha trend. My husband ordered the Vanilla Bean Caramel Latte, also from the seasonal menu, and loved it so much that he said this is now his favorite coffee spot. Safe to say, whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be returning!

A lovely spot to kill time while my son was out on the water. Upon opening the door, I was greeted…read morewarmly by the staff and made to feel quite welcome. The seating is mostly at table tables along the wall walls of window. It was kind of neat to be able to sit and watch people walk by in the traffic as it ebbed and flowed toward the bridge. The early morning was rather quiet outside so it wasn't noisy at all. I had a lovely chai latte, extra spicy. It was perfect after the chilly walk to this little space of warmth. They had a nice selection of pastries, ultimately I chose a danish because I love them. This one did not disappoint. It was tender and flaky and went perfectly dipped in my chai. If ever, we are in the area again, I will definitely pay another visit. It was nice to step into a local place that wasn't a chain. I think the quality of staff and consumable offerings was just so much better than you would find at one of the other places.

One of our favorite places in Alameda! Their coffee is great, food is surprisingly good for a cafe,…read moreand the atmosphere is cozy. I love spending a Friday morning or Saturday afternoon there. We often go to sit and chat, work, or eat lunch. I love that they have the Okapi reusable to-go cups. We often use their coffee catering service with the Okapi reusable cups, which people love.

comforting ambiance!…read more (5/5) Taro Latte with regular milk Perfect sweetness! Has a delightful coconut-y aroma. (5/5) Almond Croissant LOTS of almonds. Tasty! (4/5) Granola Oat Jack Really sweet, but good. Service is kind :)

Items: large Iced Vietnamese coffee, large Caffe Latte…read more Service: Quick and Accurate. Ambiance: Inside the market. Good vibe.

Overview: wide selection of drinks and pastries, easy parking, lots of inside seating…read more ---- Chai Latté Small 12oz $4.75 - nice flavor - good level of sweetness Raspberry Peach Scone $3.90 - a bit dry - flavor was alright - not super sweet - I expected more fruit flavor Spinach, Feta, Mushroom Croissant $4.85 - not super flavorful, missing a little bit of salt - good flake of the pastry tho ---- Notes: - pastries are discounted near closing which is amazing, they aren't super flavorful (a little disappointing) but they definitely taste better when warmed - plenty of parking in the back lot - lots of inside seating - located inside alameda marketplace, near groceries and other food place - relatively quiet ambiance, great for a quick drink and a catch up with friends - quick service, seemed a little rushed bc they were busy ---- Overall: pretty disappointed in the taste of the pastries BUT I really like that they are discounted near closing time, lots of seating to study/work/chill which is good too, I'd come back to try different pastries since they have such a large selection

I truly adore this neighborhood cafe. It's just a few blocks from my Alameda home, and I've become…read moreone of their most regular customers. I often bring family and friends, and everyone in the place knows me by name. I've tried most of the coffee and matcha drinks and they are all excellent. But one drink showed up as a special a few months ago and quickly became the #1 go-to drink for both my wife and myself: the Orange Creamsicle Latte. We get it iced and made with oat milk and it is indescribably delicious. I came in earlier this week and was disappointed to learn that the Orange Creamsicle was considered a seasonal special and is gone. Lou, if you're reading this, please bring it back and make it part of the regular menu. Especially since summer's a-comin' and orange is a great summertime flavor!

Came here on my birthday!…read more It's been in my list of places to go for a few years and we were in Alameda so we came here for lunch! The space is very modern, lots of light through the windows, tall ceilings! I'd love a place like this closer to home! Fast casual set up - order at the counter. Super easy! They have great menu items. We ordered the egg salad toast with chili crisp. The egg salad was rich but not much - was it made with kewpie mayo? The market salad with apple slices, Gouda cheese and candied pecans those with sherry vinaigrette was perfect for me! My extra treat was the pandan latte. It's slightly sweet with some jasmine and coconut notes. So delicious! Can't wait to come back!

The coffee was great, the staff was so friendly, it was my first time here but i'll definitely be…read moreback!

j is excellent. the flat white is excellent I will be back with friends. Much appreciate.read more