There will be no quippy intro to this review today boys and girls, so prepare yourself for a rapid fire-ish read: Mochas are really a tricky beverage to master. They require a delicate balance of an espresso bite while incorporating just slightly more than a hint of chocolate undertones . If properly done, these flavors will swirl around your palette and reward you with a rather invigorating semi sweetened caffeine jolt. If not, one component ultimately overwhelms the other (but you still might get caffeinated). Mochas gets even trickier when served cold. Although the ice adds a nice layer of refreshment (and a delayed but awesome coffee buzz), it mutes the flavors. Therefore, you can imagine my delight with The Beanery's iced mocha. Somehow it magically retains the distinct flavors of espresso and chocolate while being served at a delightfully cool temperature. So super good. That's all. Dan B. out. read more

Stopped by The Beanery this morning as my wife and I had just a little extra time before heading to work. She ordered a plain bagel with cream cheese and some sort of latte; I just asked for a turkey and cheddar, warmed. Figured we would be in and out in under 5 minutes as we were the third ones in line and requested it to go. Sadly, we waited for at least 10 minutes before our orders were prepped. Not only that but my wife's bagel was burnt. Initially thought it was a chocolate bagel but soon realized there was no such thing on the menu. We frequent a lot of local businesses in Alameda and our two past visits here have been somewhat ok. We don't sugarcoat our reviews and unfortunately, The Beanery flopped today. Unsure if we'll be heading here again. read more

Beanery - Cream cheese smothered all over trying to hide the fact the bagel was burnt... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

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The avocado bagel I had was good, the mocha frappe was even better , but the service was ahem delivered by a very cranky barista . It happened to me and to my friend who ordered after me . Not sure why she was so salty - Don't need you to smile but providing good customer service should be a priority . read more

The beanery is my go to spot whenever I need to get some work done. The coffee is good, the food is decent, and if you're in the mood for something else, you have all of Alameda Marketplace just a few steps away. If you come during busy hours, the staff is a lot less attentive, but that's understandable since they have a lot going on. It was kind of annoying since it took 5 minutes to get a cup of water, but it is what it is. When it's less busy, everyone is extremely nice and helpful! Overall, the coffee is good, but once in a while there are some drinks that are hit or miss. I do not recommend getting the peppermint bark mocha. It was so sweet that it hurt my throat, but since the line was so long I couldn't really say anything. But when I asked for water, it took five minutes. BUT despite this one bad drink, I still love this place. Being a popular coffee shop, the environment is a lot more hectic than your typical chill coffee shop. There are tons of people going in and out all the time. Also, random but their tables are really cute. They're filled with coffee beans haha. Also, side note, the last time i was there, the owner said he was upgrading the wifi! It's already pretty fast, so I can only imagine how good it is now! I recommend the tea lattes and the petit egg sandwich~ read more

Beanery - Petit egg sandwich and vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Spent the morning here on a maker day for about 5 hours. -Easy parking outside - didn't have to pay and didn't have to move my car. -Plenty of seating, and the ones against the wall have outlets. -Wifi worked without issue. -Good place for a change of scenery, good people watching with folks reading, catching up with friends, or working. I had 2 meetings here and also about an hour of heads down time - location worked well. -Super easy access to the other retailers in the shared space - Marketplace, butcher, kitchen tchotchkes, wine and cheese. A one stop shop! Had a soy mocha and morning bun for breakfast which hit the spot. Didn't care for the lox bagel sandwich though. Didn't have much flavor. read more

I've been coming here regularly, the "end piece" or "butt and crust" of the loaf is usually tossed out every place I've been to but here instead they sell it, that's poor attention to detail specially when I consider my self somewhat of a regular customer, it's not so much about the size of the bread to consume but it's the principle of it all, it's common sense, the picture below won't do it justice, it's literally the smallest piece of the loaf of bread. It should've been given to the birds instead but whatever read more

Beanery - a piece of bread wrapped in plastic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I've been trying to find a good coffee and breakfast place in Alameda and this is it. I had the petit egg sandwich and I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. The coffee is good. The barista knows his stuff so that a caffe latte is a caffe latte and a cappuccino is a real cappuccino: not a glorified latte. I wish I could come here more often but I am happy I finally found it. The old dudes sitting here definitely know their stuff. read more

Beanery - Single latte. Best I've had in Alameda. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

First time here! I got a panini with ham, spinach, egg and cheese. Smells wonderful, tastes wonderful. The people are super nice! I did get lost getting there. It is inside of the Marketplace. Try it out! read more

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Let me preface this by saying i don't drink coffee, so this review is not concerning the coffee. (Shoot me now, i know...) But i really love coming to this place. The staff is always friendly, the scene is not to hip or 'coffee house elite', the baked goods are always fresh and affordable, and the bagels are bomb! I love coming here on a Sunday morning, sharing a bagel and lox with my girl, sitting outside on Park St. and people watch Alamedians going by... Again, I'm not a coffee person, but i feel welcome at this coffee house! My favorite in Alameda =) read more

My new favorite coffee shop! The veggie panini was INCREDIBLE and their matcha chai latte doesn't taste artificial like Starbucks. Loved it! I was extremely impressed with their quick service. The only bad thing about this place is that it's small and has limited seating. read more

Beanery - California Veggie Panini Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Best coffee shop in Alameda hands down. Been coming here for over 3 years now. The coffee is delicious.

The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is AMAZINGGGG!! It gets me so wired for work. My coworkers have no idea what to do with me. I recommend the BLT on white with cheddar too. The mixed greens and tomatoes are usually in good proportion with the bacon. Sometimes you go places and people make them with too much bacon... I also add gingerbread flavor to my lattes when I'm missing the holiday season. :) read more

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The Beanery's coffee is consistent, and it tastes and smells like I think coffee should. For my taste, many of the newer coffee shops sell coffee that's too lightly roasted or too acidic, perhaps, resulting in a weak, fruity flavor more akin to tea than coffee. I've tried several smaller coffee shops in Alameda. The Beanery is one of two in the Park Avenue that I like. read more

The Spicy Chicken panini and the Chai lattes are my favorite. The staff are always very friendly. Last time i ordered online and mistakenly paid twice at the counter. The manager quickly realized it and refunded me the money before I left the cafe. She also gave me a larger chai latte! I felt so well taken care of, I will definitely be back, the Beanery is awesome! read more

great coffee in the east bay been a regular for years extra mile service in compliance read more

Was here again recently on a busy weekend morning. The coffee is still dark and very good quality. The sandwiches are well made and tasty. They still haven't changed their service regarding food ordered off the menu. You grab a seat with your coffee and have no idea if your food order is ready or not without having to walk up to the counter to see if your food is there. Maybe they should give you a number and it gets called out once the food is ready? I think that's simple enough. read more

Since my last post I've seen improvement at the beanery. They've hired staff with better customer service practices. The coffee still isn't anything to write home about, but it's convenient and definitely bad. Also, the pastries are the bomb! So is the little Mediterranean sampler they carry. Also, Redd bars-- those are amazing. Nice improvement beanery! read more

Beanery - Rude employees. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Before covid, this was my go to work/study spot. Their smoothies, thai tea, and iced coffees are decently priced and delicious. I recommend trying their thai tea + a shot of espresso atleast once. read more

Yelp keeps asking me to update my review. So here it is. Well, since then I've ordered their Spicy Chicken plate. It's finger-lickin' delicious. From the dressing on the salad to the chicken & hummus. The entire plate is amazing. I've also been ordering their petite egg ham sandwich almost every morning. Now that right there my friends is heaven. It's how it all marries together, the egg ham, more ham and the melted cheese and English muffin holding it all together. It's a simple more than satisfying morning sandwich. Once I had to order a second sandwich to go, I just knew I was going to want another later in the day. My husband and I come in almost every day for their Americanos. The coffee here at the Beanery is hands down better than any other chain coffee shop people are typically used to. I love The Beanery. read more

Excellent place to get a cup of coffee, have a meeting, get work done. Local spot, alot of regular customers and the staff are lovely. Spend your money here,it's worth it. read more

Beanery - Ham and Cheese Crossiant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

First time trying and cashier was so helpful and patient with me while i decided on the countless variety of breakfast and coffee they had. I got the spinach egg bagel with Mayan coffee . Will be coming back. I mark 1 point off for seating area. Not too spacious and feels crammed for studying read more

Beanery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I got the medium caffe latte and an everything bagel toasted with cream cheese, tomato and cucumber (Veggie without onions) Coffee was delicious as expected but the bagel was lovely Fresh crisp cucumbers and the tomatoes weren't soggy read more

Loved their Vietnamese iced coffee. I have yet to try all the other items here but so far so good! The market is right next door if you want to do some grocery shopping, very convenient. They have a seating area inside but not a ton of space. Basically just enough room to finish your coffee & cake (if that's what you like) & then wander around Park Street. Edit Update 4.24.18 Tue. I've come here a few times now and the chai tea latte is very tasty! No sediment at the bottom that you have to stir with your straw, they make sure everything is well mixed together for a complete flavor, which I appreciate. I have yet to try the food but every time I visit my hometown, it is a must for me to have a beverage from here. read more

This place is cute. The prices are very reasonable and everything seems fresh. Ordered the double expresso-pretty good and the carrot cake with the pecan bar- also very good. The tables are adorable because there are coffee beans underneath a glass top. It was cozy and bright. read more

Stopped by here with my daughter on Friday morning for breakfast. Beautiful place! Had an onion bagel and juice and daughter had the breakfast bagel. The space had some tables, so we sat for a few minutes. The counter server was very nice and welcoming. The place was buzzing with soccer on t.v. and the morning rush, but everyone was waited on in a timely manner. Next time I visit I will definitely plan on staying longer and enjoy the surroundings. read more

Beanery - Tomato, bacon, cream cheese bagel for Emma! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I am a die hard supporter of the beanery. When I was in college, I frequented their Berkeley location and I would walk miles just to get coffee from this place. Today, it's no different, I am just closer to the alameda location. I don't know what they do to those beans but I swear nothing else I've tried has come close to how good the coffee is here and I LIVE for coffee. Even the most bougie af places with all their aesthetic and crazy machines cannot hold a candle to the beanery. And you know what's best ? They don't charge obscene prices for a latte, or coffee. I know you think coffee is expensive everywhere now but that's exactly my point. In comparison to these other Bay Area/ sf shops, they have kept their prices reasonable. I also love how the shop just feels so homey and timeless.. I would definitely recommend any of their locations! read more

In honor of National Coffee Day this past Sunday, I had to get coffee of some type. Not my usual soy chai tea latte, but something with actual COFFEE in it. Yelp said this place had an amazing iced mocha, so off Boyfriend and I went to Alameda to give the place a try. It's in the Marketplace co-op, tucked into the front left corner (if you're facing the building from Park Street). There is a parking lot, so parking was easy enough to find (thank goodness, because parking on Park Street - ironically - is freaking ridiculous at best). The customer service from the barista was nothing exceptional, but she was friendly enough while I placed my order of a small soy iced mocha and a medium iced coffee. My iced mocha was made fresh! You could tell because the ice hadn't fully chilled it yet, so part of my mocha was a not-warm-but-not-cold hybrid. Luckily, it didn't take away from the taste. I think their mocha may be made with dark chocolate because it was sweet but not overly so. Very smooth. I would totally go back and get it again! read more

Beanery - Soy iced mocha - not too sweet, yet still very yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

I love The Beanery. The paninis are amazing, desserts are delicious, so many drinks to choose from, nice outdoor seating for people watching, and the people are always very nice. A fave spot! read more

I love this place, I am a regular, and I get the same thing every time. It's getting to the point the staff asks me if I'm my drink again and things go really smoothly. Love it! I eat lunch here occasionally too, I love the mediterranean sampler, and the veggie organic sammie. Those are my favorite things to order besides the great coffee. It's one of the few places my husband can get a really great cappuccino, with soy milk, since we have milk allergies. I always order almond milk because of the 30 or so fewer calories ;) It adds up, right?! Staff is always really friendly, and happy to answer questions you might have about the drinks on the menu. read more

Beanery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Definitely one of the better coffee shops. You get the bang for your buck and if you're not feeling coffee just go around the marketplace and find whatever you want. read more

Delicious coffee and free soy milk is offered as one of the options at the self service counter. Most places you have to pay extra. This is nice neighborhood coffee shop. Its location is great as you can grab a cup of coffee on your way out of Alameda. Bakery goods are delicious and they have a few savory items for breakfast too. read more

was kind of disappointed by the coffee and bagel sandwiches but maybe i ordered the wrong things. the caramel latte and vietnamese iced coffee tasted too similar, and both bagel sandwiches we got (lox and avocado bacon) were kind of bland. read more

This place is my go-to for a quick drink and a bit to eat. Their plates are perfect when you want something healthy, delicious, and quick. The spicy chicken plate is my favorite and I usually always get a matcha latte to go with it...yum! read more

Beanery - The spicy chicken plate with a mexican mocha and a green tea latte.. our go to. SO yummy!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Excellent coffee and sandwiches. I love the petite egg sandwich for breakfast and their lunch paninis are great too. Use the app to order ahead and takeout is super easy! read more

Love this place. The people are really sweet. Usually get the Turkey Avocado & the B.L.T with the house spread instead of mayo. So good! I just wish they cut my sandwich all the way through, gets a little messy trying to rip it through the paper. But overall recommend coming here! read more

Great coffee but better service. I had a friend who could not leave the hospital where she had to be for a week and I was out of town. The only thing she missed was her Beanery coffee... I called and spoke with Rouin the owner or manager and he said " no problem he would take a coffee to her" Unbelievably generous of him... So happy that there are still great people out there that will go out of their way to help someone who needs their coffee fix! lol The Beanery rocks. read more

The place is a joke. I went there recently to get a smoothie. When I saw my drink being done, I realized the use mixers, and not real fruit. I was really upset about it since they are located in a building called "Alameda Natural Grocery". When I talked to the owner expressing my disappointment of not being transparent, he argued that is honest bc when customers ask, he would say they don't use real fruit, but they don't say that in their menu. When you see written "smoothie" you expect to get real fruit, especially if you are located in a building where they sell natural and organic products. As a customer, I shouldn't have to ask. The owner also argued their mixers are all natural, but when I tried the smoothie you could tell it was filled with artificial flavors. At the end, he didn't like my point, he took it personal, and rudely he told me leave. The only positive is that I got my money back. Final question: if they are not transparent with their smoothies, what else are they not going to be transparent with? In response to the below claims made by the owner: - "we proudly use products that are either all natural or organic". If that is true, why didn't you show me your product and read me its ingredients when I was there? - "we are always 100% transparent with our customers". I don't think you are transparent when you don't use real fruit, and you omit to say that in your menu. - "didn't appreciate your disruptive behavior". My behavior was not disruptive, you simply cannot take constructive criticism, and that's why you took it personally. You didn't ask me to leave, you pointed your finger to the exit and told me to leave. There's a difference between asking and giving orders. - "judging by all the 1-star reviews you've given other local cafes" I only gave one bad review to a local cafe, and I gave it for a specific reason. Based on your claim, you clearly didn't read my review. Therefore, you shouldn't comment on something you didn't properly read. TO ALL CUSTOMERS: If you want to get a real smoothie, go to "Main Squeeze", located btw Park St & Oak St read more

This family owned Coffee shop is great. Good selection of Coffee beans. I love their fresh coffee because they own a Coffee Roastery business also. read more

Beanery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alameda, California

Oat milk mochas are really good here. Breakfast sandwiches (on panini w/ spinach is my favorite) are delicious. They take their time with every drink/sandwich and the consistency in taste is evidence. read more

Chill ambiance, very small space, about 7 tables and leads directly into Marketplace. I had an iced chai and it was pretty sweet- generic bottled concentrate, not homemade. Cool spot to sit for a bit or even get some quick work done. read more