I was in Alameda, CA for the day and decided to try out this coffee shop. I was in a cute little…read morepart of town and it was a bit difficult to find parking but after circling around a bit, I was able to find metered street parking about 2 blocks away from SIGNAL Coffee Roasters. It was a Saturday afternoon and there were some people inside the cafe doing some work. I stopped by with my dog who was in her dog bag and the worker was kind enough to let me order my drink without having to leave my dog outside! I ordered an Iced Black Sesame Latte with Oatmilk. 10/10. Everything was perfectly balanced! The coffee flavor was there but also the sesame flavor. Super refreshing! There were also some seating outside the coffee shop. Not too many but it is still available! Overall, great and friendly service, quick service, and great coffee! I would highly recommend if you wanted a quick stop for some craft coffee!

A great addition to this street…read more Service was nice, they have a restroom here, and a patio out back. Opted for their mango iced tea. It's a puree in a store bought container, not freshly made, but tasted great. Bar was clean. Drink was out quick.

Amazing. My friends and I were in the area for a car meet and popped into Firebrand to check out…read moretheir pastries and use the bathroom. First off, it's spacious. Between the inside seats and the outdoor bench seating, there's plenty of space for a lot of people and when the weather is nice, it's even better. The pastries display was absolutely amazing. Not just their bread offerings, but also their croissants and bombolinis, my gosh it's hard not to throw caution into the wind and order a little of everything. I opted for the matcha croissant, blackberry cream cheese danish, passionfruit bombolini, and vanilla bombolini, and all were amazing and not too sweet. The topper was the ube latte that I got along with everything. Overall, a great pit stop if you're in the area or if you just want to come here because of this place. It's sure to be a good, delicious time.

While in the area for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we came by Firebrand Artisan Breads to…read moreto grab some coffees and a snack. I love this area of Alameda, populated with so many fun breweries and family-friendly spaces. This was our first time at this spot and we noticed a sign (see below) for the best English muffins in the Bay Area so we had to grab one toasted with butter. Would love to try it as a brekky sandwich, but we didn't want to ruin our appetites for festival food lunch..the brekky menu looked amazing including biscuits & gravy, churro French toast sticks, lemon zest French toast, brekky pizza, and the pork & jam (crispy pulled pork, house made blackberry jam, fried egg, honey-buttermilk biscuit with country fried taters...sounds delish!!) They also have a beautiful selection of baked goods, pretzels, packaged breads to-go, lunch AND dinner options including soups, salads, pizzas, kiddo menu, sandwiches, sliders, and more. I had no idea! Service was quick, hours kickoff at 7:30a, and there's indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of parking outside or across the street if needed. Can't wait to come back soon!

Ask for recommendations!! The baristas and cashier are super nice…read more I got the Pandan Latte, which is a new flavor to me, I enjoyed it so much!! Also they have some cool art on the wall, cute location.

Lazybird Coffee has been one of our go-to stops during a bike ride as of late, which is usually…read moreduring the weekend mornings. Usually there's a small line out the door and that has remained unchanged for this visit as well. They have a small space and tables for small parties both inside the cafe and along their front sidewalk. Their menu selection is wide, offering a variety of lattes, coffees, and teas, but also both pastries and small meals as well. It's no wonder why they're always popping around this time of day. Although I haven't tried many of their drinks, I can say that their matcha latte has been consistently good. Today I ordered one with almond milk and the matcha flavor is nicely balanced. Good ratio between matcha and milk. The matcha itself tastes pretty well rounded - not bitter, but also not too subtle in flavor. I probably got the matcha here like three times and it has not failed me yet. My partner really enjoys the Malasada but they can sell out pretty quickly. Previously I've tried their Ube Crinkle and their donuts and they were pretty good as well. This time, I wanted something a little less sweet and small so I tried the Bibingka which was great! I love mochi and the Bibingka had a mochi texture to it. It comes with some pineapple bits which I tend to avoid, but my desire to try something new overrode that today and thankfully, the bits were small. It's a dense little bite, but I enjoyed it! A perfect little bike treat. I don't get much interaction here with the workers since it's such a quick stop, but it's okay. I think depending on what time you go, it just gets really busy and employees are just trying to chug out the orders. We'll be back again for those delicious drinks and pastries though!

Great staff, adeni chai is my go to! Well lit space, lots…read moreof seating space, I love meeting friends here for a cup of tea. We shared a slice of the honeycomb, and spinach feta. Both were great!

Came here on a whim on a Friday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised with how pretty and quiet it…read morewas inside. Quite different from when this was a Starbucks. The pistachio milk cake instantly caught my eye. My favorite cake is tres leches and this looked very similar in consistency, so I decided to try a piece. Unfortunately, they were out of the iced tea I wanted, but the woman behind the counter suggested the wild peach, which sounded great, so I went with that. The cake was fantastic and the slice was pretty generous in size. If you like tres leches and pistachio, I'd highly recommend giving this a shot. It was so moist and fluffy and wasn't overly sweet at all. However, I didn't care for the tea. It had a bitterness that reminded me of hibiscus tea, which I strongly dislike, so I didn't end up finishing it. The owner was a very nice person and the atmosphere inside the cafe was welcoming, a nice respite for a quick afternoon snack and drink. A handful of people were working inside, others talking quietly. A chill spot overall with a lot more on the menu I'd like to return to try.

This place is delicious the girls working here are super sweet and Kind always willing to help. Def…read morerecommend to all my friends

After miles of cycling, TOMO Tea House was the perfect place to cool down. This hidden gem in…read moreAlameda offers much more than just boba--they also serve authentic Vietnamese phin-drip coffee and specialty coffee creations. The Mango Sago was absolutely amazing (soooo good!), and the Taro Shake with jellies was delicious. Service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I loved the relaxing ambiance, family-friendly atmosphere, indoor and outdoor seating, and the play area for kids. Plenty of parking too, conveniently located next to Lucky Supermarket. Highly recommend whether you're craving boba, dessert, or a great Vietnamese coffee after a long ride. Cheers!

Absolutely love it! Great healthy food that's easy to prepare. I always have several of these…read morestocked up in my fridge. Highly recommend!

Love these "bricks" so much! My partner and I drive to east bay from the city to do pickup and…read moregrab monthly supplies. Such a time saver - we have it and look forward to this once a week instead of takeout when we are tired. Plus I know I'm eating healthy, organic and good meats, and don't feel as yuck as when I order takeout. The packaging is so remarkable and stacks well in the fridge! Also perfect for hosting a group -- had a family trip and just loaded up here and saved so much time and headache (even breakfast with brunch loaves!).

Came here for a friends bday and it was really nice to spend time outside at the picnic tables!…read more Lots of slushie options - very strong! I tried their mango and strawberry one. I don't think you can go wrong with a slushie on a hot day. Inside there's a bunch of games and pinball machines. Very family friendly. Will be back!

Tl;dr - A true beer garden ala Texas/Midwest, with the food, beer, and relaxed summer vibes you all…read moredream of. There's something for the whole family aside from some truly tasty beers. I've been coming here for awhile, ever since one fine afternoon I was in town on business and was feeling a need for craft beer. I was once the world's predominant authority on craft beer in my own mind, but years of chugging ales have decimated my tolerance for it. Anywho, the first thing you'll notice about this spot is it's out there, pretty far off from downtown Alameda tucked away in an old military pier alongside some other more enterprising establishments. Lots of parking so there's that. Inside, they are definitely doing that thang, massive brewery stacks dominate the background but the space is massive so it supports an almost endless amount of tables, benches, and spots to hide out. Arcade machines, outdoor activities (even a kids sandbox) really add the "Adventureland" elements that make it more than just a standard brew joint. If you've had their beer, it's definitely on the expensive side, but they keep a healthy variety that I would say is all reliably refined and delicious. Its no 2000 era Bells or modern day Founders, but I particularly like their love hazy and the Mexican style lagers. My friends who like sours say they are also quite good. Although this place is really not directly affiliated with the business it's definitely a reason I go so I can't leave it out -- they have food trucks outside that handle most of the food there and the one they have there always has one of the best burgers I've ever had in the bay, hands down. It's a blackened blueberry and blue cheese burger and even though I don't like blue cheese, this unholy alliance is faaaaaaan-friggin-tastic. Must try. Service is casual, they do flights which is a great way to try things. Not sure about any happy hours, would love to see them get a mug/growler thing going here for discounts, they might have something already I'm just not aware of but nothing is obvious when I've gone. It's a great spot to kick it with some friends on a nice day or late afternoon, having a few beers and relaxing. California doesn't really do the beer garden thing like we do in the Midwest, you'll find spots like this all over Michigan so it's nice to see something of the same type here finally. I believe dogs are allowed too ala Texas vibes, but not 100% on that so I'd check ahead of time. Personally, I cannot stand seeing dogs at restaurants and bars so even if they do allow it, those aren't your kids, can we start reporting places that allow dogs without signage? If I brought a raccoon in on a leash would you be fine with that? It's a sanitation issue. Anyways, I digress, if you like beer, you like fun, and you like damn fine burgers, this is the best spot on the other side of the pond. 'nuff said.

Malaya Tea Room was such a joy! The ambiance is everything you need to have a getaway retreat…read morewithin the bay. From the decor, the food, the service and the bell to ring for service, it gave us everything we needed to have the tea service feel! We definitely decided on mostly Malayan tea service but we threw in a few British pieces to round it out. Try all the Malayan flavors on the weekend and don't forget to try the Malaysian pulled tea ( soo good!). I will definitely be back!

I love that this is in our neighborhood. Afternoon tea is my absolute favorite and I've had the…read morepleasure of dining here a handful of times now. It's such a special place, with the beautiful china and lovely outdoor seating. I really enjoy seeing people dressed up when they come here. Afternoon tea is a special occasion and you should always dress the part! What I really appreciate is how kid friendly they are. My friend and I had no idea how our kiddos would do but they absolutely enjoyed it. The Wee Tea menu is perfect for them - a choice of herbal tea (the blue flower tea a was a fun pick) or a hot Milo (Malaysian hot chocolate, complete with whipped cream and sprinkles.) My son was in heaven...and the platter hadn't even come out yet. On to the food. I did find our last visit a bit lacking in the sandwiches. I'm still giving them five stars but since I have been dining here over the years, I could see a difference and the sandwiches were skimping on the filling. One of my sardine sandwiches barely had any sardines, just the sauce. But again, that wasn't the norm so I'll just take it as a one time thing. Now back to the kids' tea, in addition to their sandwiches (my son inhaled his Kaya toast) they had butterfly marshmallows and even cotton candy cones! It was adorable. I would definitely return with my little one, but be warned that your kiddos will be loaded with sugar afterwards. What a fun experience!