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Blue Danube

3.4 (157 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Caramel Latte, White Mocha, Carrot cake and Lemon butter bread
Verlie S.

Great coffee, beautiful latte art, and the carrot cake is a must. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Cozy vibe, will be back!

Paul L.

Dear Blue Thanks for being a great quiet place to go to get my work done. It's not only quiet but you are generous with the outlets and seating seems to always be available. Whenever I go to nearby Starbucks I am always standing and waiting for seats. Not with you. Your drinks seem slightly pricey but hey you got some good ones. My recommendation? Get the HULK but replace juice with soy milk. Trust me its splendid. Try it. If you like it hit Useful :P The lighting is a bit dim for my taste but I understand its to have a certain cafe feel. I think the wifi should be longer esp since there are always seats in here anyway. If I had to camp out to work on something the limited wifi could be bothersome. But hey.. Thanks for being a great alternative to the nearby coffee chains. I will return again..

Italian soda
Matthew G.

Came to this place thinking id help the independent coffee shops rather than starbucks or peets which are just down the street. Walked in and saw a bunch o people. Was able to get a table in the middle so of course no outlet plugs near by. Looked around and only saw one in the whole place! Get with technology. Can't study without a laptop and laptops need juice! So I looked at the menu and they have some interesting items 25 cent oreos 5.95 nutella banana sandwich Spinach in a smoothie On the walls they have pretty Nice art work. Two computers in the front to check websites and what not. Probably after your battery dies from no outlet. Came on a Monday night and a band came to perform from Portland oregon. The singer had a wide range of vocals from rock to yodel to opera. Service was just okay. Ordered a strawberry Italian soda. They saw we had laptops but didn't offer the internet code. We had to ask and wait in line to get it. What a hassle. But once online it was fast enough to stream tv shows. Only lasted two hours before session expired and you had to pay for it The lady is a real jerk about giving out Internet codes. Bought two drinks and had two laptops but she only gave us one code. Hellloooo starbucks has free Internet. You gotta compete with big corporations. But no. So forget this tiny place. Never again

Food, Coffee and Alcohal. Sofa seating as well. What more can you ask for?
Angelica R.

I just stopped by to get a quick cup of coffee. Looked at the menu and all coffee items were relatively cheap. $2-4 dollars. I got a Single Americano with Hazelnut syrup. So yummy. They're espresso is good quality. The space is large enough with several tables and sofa seating. I was only there for a moment, but I could see myself chilling there with my laptop doing some work. The furniture could use some updating. Maybe just be reupholstered. 3.5 stars.

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Gui L.

They have a new owner now, quality wise it is pretty much the same the other one (some improvements). To sum up: this still is one of the Best in Alameda if you want a place to Study or use a laptop/Pad in peace. It is mostly quite; good music& free Wi-Fi; it has 20+ individual tables. Families, sane and educated people frequent the place. Lots of them spend a good amount of hours there. I found that most places like Peet's or Starbucks have not enough chairs, and too much in&out (thus noisy). The Quality of coffee/food is good. Disclose: I needed to study like a Super Nerd (say 8-12 hours a day); and found this was, by far, the best coffee to study. Ending up going there everyday for a few weeks before the test. ***(passed the test :) Highly recommend.

First peppermint latte of the season!
Nick S.

Who doesn't love a good peppermint latte on a chilly winter's day? Pretty good nosh, decent prices and a totally chill vibe. Besides, where else do you see old-timers hanging out on laptops and playing chess? Classic.

Single mint mocha
Jeanne L.

I like coming to Blue Danube when I need a change of scenery from Starbucks; also to get away from the high schoolers. I like the drinks at Starbucks better but it gets quite noisy from the blenders and it's harder to get a seat. The staff at the Blue Danube are very friendly and it's much larger and cozier compared to Starbucks. The ambiance is very open and inviting. The coffee and tea selection are pretty good but I do miss my Gingerbread Lattes with Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles at Starbucks. Overall, cool place to work or catch up on a book. They have free wifi and lots of seating and a few couches. They also have BEER & WINE! I

Vanilla latte
Jessica T.

Needed a place to get some work done, but wanted to avoid the crowd at the local Starbucks. I've always passed by the Blue Danube so I figured why not give it a try. Honestly, I quite enjoyed the ambiance of the place. It was extremely quiet and cozy. There were only a handful of people there, all absorbed into their own work. It's the type of place where you know If you got up to use the bathroom, you wouldn't have to be afraid of someone stealing your stuff. Also, the people look nice enough that if you ask them to watch your stuff for a while, I'm sure they wouldn't mind. Overall, it's a really nice place to study or get some work done with minimal distractions. I ordered a vanilla latte, which wasn't anything out of the ordinary, but what I appreciated about the drink was that the star was really the espresso, as opposed to other places where the drink starts tasting overly sweet as the drink begins to cool down. I don't mind that you need to purchase something for the wifi, but the only downside is that the code only lasts two hours, which is understandable, but inconvenient if you're in the middle of something.

Small White Mocha with Whip!
Destry H.

I hadn't been to my old stomping grounds of Alameda for quite some time. My friend and fellow Yelper, Arlene B. and I met up for lunch earlier...but decided to get out of the rain and warm up. We strolled into the Blue Danube Coffee House and was genuinely taken back by how cool this place was, and is a legit coffee house! From the cool color pallet to the wood grain floors this place has a really cool vibe and rustic decor. And since I'm not in touch with all of the double shot, with whip triple swirl double curl with a twist of sumthin' coffee lingo. The barista was totally down to earth, and spoke to me in plain coffee language that I could understand without an interpreter. So with that said, I'll be adding the Blue Danube to my "must come again" list!

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$19.00 for a chicken salad sandwich made with canned chicken??? It did not taste good. I expected better. Won't be returning

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The Yellow Crush smoothie was delicious. Some seating inside but mostly to go at this new location. So cute!

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Twisted St. Cafe - Breakfast Bagel

Twisted St. Cafe

4.5(255 reviews)
0.4 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
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"She was born in spring But I was born too late…read moreBlame it on a simple twist of fate" (Bob Dylan) Well, it kind of looks like a convenience store from the outside. And it kind of looks like a convenience store from the inside. But if you look deeper into the interior, you'll see an ordering counter and a kitchen. That's because the Twisted Café REALLY is a café. It's open every single day from 7AM - 10PM serving breakfast bagel and croissant sandwiches, breakfast toasts, bowls, pastries, smoothies, specialty sandwiches, teas and coffees. There are racks of potato chips and the like, refrigerated cases with soda, juices, beer, energy drinks, and a few grocery items. There are a few tables and chairs inside and a few outside in the courtyard next to the Infinity hotel. We were two of a dozen relatives staying at Infinity, all in town for a wedding. Our group made quite a few trips into the Twisted Café for snacks , drinks, breakfast, sandwiches, etc. The day of the wedding, we didn't want a big lunch, so my wife and I split a Veggie Delight Sandwich ($14) with Hummus, avocado, provolone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, everything bagel seeds, tomatoes, and arugula on toasted ciabatta bread. It was really loaded up thick with all of those goodies and was an excellent value for the price, quantity and quality. A bag of chips was $1.99 and a Cappuccino was $5. Pretty reasonable pricing as well. The service was excellent, from the cheerful gent at the morning counter to the smiling young lady at the afternoon counter. There is a big screen TV on their exterior wall facing the courtyard, and we saw a group of soccer fans watching the World Cup! That seemed very appropriate given the "community vibes" we felt at the Twisted Café.

Stopped in for coffee & a lox bagel. Two coffees & a lox bagel came out to almost $30. Service was…read moregreat, the employee that helped us was super friendly. The coffee was solid (iced vanilla lavender latte & iced vanilla pistachio latte though the lavender in the vanilla latte was very light). The bagel did not come toasted (not sure if this is something you have to ask for or if it's even an option) but would've for sure tasted better toasted. Very small shop with cute green cushions...can seat maybe 8-10 ppl inside. Conveniently located across a hotel so if you're staying there, this is a nice spot.

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Equator Coffees

4.1(245 reviews)
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My husband and I stopped by Equator because it was a friend's recommendation and we were both super…read moreimpressed!! I ordered an iced matcha latte and my husband ordered a cold brew. I've tried a lot of matcha lattes and I'd say that this one is up there in the ones I've had--I really enjoyed how it wasn't overly sweet and that you can really taste the matcha in it. My husband said he liked how smooth his cold brew was and that you can taste the notes of the coffee. The store itself is pretty small and has very limited seating. It is located right off the water though so it's the perfect spot to pick up some caffeine to take on a stroll. There was a bit of a line when we went, but it moved pretty quickly. Service was average. Overall, I'd highly recommend Equator and would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Years ago, I would've scoffed at someone who ordered from Equator as it lowkey gave off Starbucks /…read morePhilz vibes, but suffice to say, to this date, they have definitely elevated their menu. We ordered: Iced Caramelized Banana Latte Habibi Latte It is kind of hectic ordering as the cafe and entrance can get congested easily because of the small space. It seems far more efficient to order drinks online / via the Equator site, however this part of the area in particular gets popular with the Fort Mason Farmers Market during the weekend. Our drinks were both quite unique, and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of their specialty menu!

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Equator Coffees - Seating outside the café for chatting! Very fresh & easy to get out for exercise from here! 11/20/25

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Saint Frank Coffee - Yuzu macadamia cookie and orange cream latte

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4.3(1.1k reviews)
1.4 mi•Polk Gulch, Russian Hill
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Cozy, upscale cafe located in the vibrant Russian Hill neighborhood…read more I went on a Monday afternoon and there was a great crowd there. Lively customers and staff, good vibes! There was a lot of natural light in the coffee shop, definitely a visually-appealing, 'aesthetic' place. I got an iced red tea and it was delicious. The tea was botanical, smooth and fragrant. Amazing experience! Excited to come back and try the coffee and pastries, which looked super fresh.

First time here for coffee! It's quite a popular shop and you see many sitting inside or waiting in…read moreline. Luckily we didn't have to wait a long line. It seems like there's also an upstairs but did not get the chance to check it out. I got an iced latte with their almond macadamia milk, and they're also so nice to do complimentary cold brew! So we got an extra drink for free. Trying the iced latte, it was pretty disappointing lol. I thought it would be similar to like a Hawaiian style latte with macadamia milk, but it was a lot lighter than I thought. It was definitely very nutty, but it also just tasted like water down latte. Honestly not much going on with the drink, but it does taste lighter in general. Crazy have to pay $1.50 more to add on this milk. Overall, its alright. I do like the natural lighting coming into the shop, but nothing too special.

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Saint Frank Coffee - Order counter and interior seating (from the entrance)

Order counter and interior seating (from the entrance)

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Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery - Everything bagel with cream cheese and bacon egg and cheese bagel

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4.1(391 reviews)
0.3 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
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"Visions of your chestnut mare Shoot through my head and are…read moremakin' me see stars" (Bob Dylan) You won't spot Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery's best surprise until you wander all the way to the back. Walk past the refrigerated cases, past the ordering counter, past the grab and go pastries and sandwiches, past the menu boards, and you'll see it. Welcome to Coffee Heaven in the form of a gigantic coffee roaster, 25 varieties of coffee beans in vintage coffee dispensers, bags of coffee beans everywhere, and murals of classical Renaissance-inspired figures guarding the coffee. A group of us walked over from our hotel for breakfast. I had a toasted Everything bagel with cream cheese (plain is the sole choice) and jelly and of course a cup of their coffee. Everything was reasonably priced and I enjoyed my humble breakfast as much as I enjoyed the vibes and décor of this pretty sweet place.

Just got a bad cup... Ordered a chai latte after hearing that it was strong and spicy. Mine was…read moreeverything but that sadly. It just tasted like milk with a hint of chai. Inside is massive with plenty of seating. Line moves fast and drinks too, even though it was packed. Overall a bit disappointed, but I'm sure I just got a bad cup. Will definitely be back to give it another try and will be adding the coffee cake and raspberry bar to the order!

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Everything Bagel and cream cheese

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