This is our meeting spot for our club every Tuesday for years! We hangout there for over an hour. The place has lots of outdoor seating with umbrellas. During inclement weather we move to the breezeway near the garage. Joe, the owner, runs a very efficient and friendly shop. Many of us order a breakfast sandwich with our coffees and some of us get a pastry. His young helpers are always pleasant, even when the place is overrun by nannies,strollers and babies! The increasing cost of coffee is obviously impacting Joe but he is holding on to his price list. Great place for coffee, breakfast and lunch! We appreciate Joe and highly recommend Cafe Teatro. read more

I love this place for its location , its convenience, its cool music , its menu, its staff members, its vast patio, cosy small tables tucked away , AC, diverse patrons, delicious fresh food, perfect drinks and all round what a local cafe ought to be. Don't ever change. read more

Cafe Teatro - Honey lavender iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

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Cozy coffee shop with yummy pastries and some fun coffee drinks. My friend got a S'mores mocha and I had some sort of cinnamon chai oat milk latte situation which was good but nothin special. The staff were very kind and there was some seating inside but lots of space to sit outside. read more

This cafe is tucked right next to the Orinda library. They have a nice patio area with lots of seating. I love their iced tea and my daughter likes their avocado toast and mango smoothies. I recently placed an online order to pick up and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. Overall, I like this cafe and it is a nice change from the chain coffee houses nearby. read more

Polite and cheerful staff. Clean cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Located downstairs of the Orinda library. Nice selection of drinks, sandwiches and salads. Look forward to returning again . read more

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Blend the ice up completely when making an Iced blended Mocha! You ruined my drink! Its not iced Mocha!

I work 5 minutes from here and found this cafe 2 yrs ago to have great service, food, and lattes. However, the past few times I've been in the service has really gone down. The wait times have been longer and I have tried mitigating that by calling ahead, but the other day when I called a young lady answered and let out a huge sigh when I asked what the specials were today since they're not posted online. She placed me on hold with a tone so I just hung up and went elsewhere. I gave them the benefit of the doubt since everyone has bad days, and went in again. There were a few people sitting down already with food and drinks, and i was the only one up to order. I got a small iced latte and a one specialty sandwiches. It took 20 minutes! I could order a sandwich WITH SIDES from a restaurant in downtown Orinda and it would be ready within 10 mins at most. A small cafe when it's slow, there should be no reason to take that long. Another time, I purchased a holiday special drink and the guy took 10 minutes to make the drink, and ended up messing up by not adding the syrup that makes it special. I think it was a marshmallow smores drink something like that. I ended up taking it as is because I wasn't willing to wait another 10 minutes. Mind you, there wasn't a line that time either. Staff seems disengaged. Like they hate working at this cafe. Their trash was disgustingly overflowing last time I came in too. Ugh - will not be coming here any longer. Take your business to Geppetos down the street. read more

Cafe Teatro is a nice cafe to come in, order a drink, and relax. The bottom of Orinda Library is a nice place to relax. There is no bad review about Cafe Teatro. I can not complain about Cafe Teatro. I had a drink and a dessert. The reviews that people have mention are true. No bad experience the past time I had Cafe Teatro. Yes you can use the wifi from the library read more

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Normally it's pretty good but this afternoon was a mess. The two girls working today took over 35 minutes to complete my order and I had to remind them that I paid for a cold brew. I only ordered a cold brew and a tuna melt, btw. It wasn't even crowded today, maybe 3 people at best when I was in there. Absolutely no sense of urgency. read more

Yum! Stopped at this spot by chance and loved it!! My vanilla latte and the almond croissant were perfect! And the business itself has the most peaceful seating outside. Will be back. read more

Me and the family went here this morning and got food, and a chai latte. Everyone's food was really good. The chai latte was solid. Friendly service. We will come back again. read more

Delicious food, helpful staff, quick service, plenty of outdoor seating and some indoor, convenient location. Highly recommended.

I've driven by so many times. It wasn't until recently when I swung by to get a quick coffee with a friend. What a discovery! It's a great place for coffee and yummy baked goods. The service is super friendly and fast! Kids outside, seniors laughing and reminiscing the ambiance is definitely on point, great vibe. Give them a visit! read more

Cute little cafe that I came across while browsing Yelp spots in Orinda. I met a friend here around 10 AM on a Saturday morning and there were a good amount of folks sitting at the tables outside and eating. We quickly placed our order and it was ready in about 10-15 minutes. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon & half the cheddar cheese ($5.95) and it was delicious! The egg was nice and fluffy and the bacon provided the perfect amount of saltiness and texture. If you're looking for a brunch/lunch spot, I'd recommend giving this place a try. My friend ordered the tuna melt and also enjoyed it. Prices are reasonable, 3 hour parking is pretty easy to find, and if you come on a Saturday they have a nice little farmer's market within walking distance. read more

Cafe Teatro - breakfast sandwich w/ bacon & half the cheddar cheese - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

Little gem in Lamorinda serving up bomb little breakfast burritos for $8. The owner stayed open for me beyond closing and this snack was on point. Perfect place to grab a bite. Please note they close at 2pm Saturdays. Sat outside and enjoyed the civic center part of Orinda. Even in the chilly light rain it was lovely. read more

Cafe Teatro - Little breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

Scone was not bad. although it did have a small hair in it. I ordered the vanilla latte, which came out with almost no vanilla or sweetener, making me want to add more sugar and milk. Ambience in the courtyard is nice with nearby moving water. Interior is pretty small with some tables in the corners. Seems like a popular spot I just don't think people should expect the 4.5 stars its been given read more

Yum! They have great cold brew! I also had a cookie and it was also yummy! Nice folks in there too. I'm passing thru but will be back!!! read more

Cafe Teatro - Cold brew with vanilla foam. Too late to snap the cookie I already ate it. - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

Great breakfast sandwiches, high quality espresso, great service, kind staff, and a tranquil view and atmosphere.

Cute little cafe that had been below the Orinda library since the library has been at that location. Small and quaint, it is not trying to be Starbucks (not really enough room to study, but that's what the library is for). In the age of Covid, the doors and full-size windows fully open so that it is naturally very well ventilated. Now for the menu: again, not as many coffee offerings as Starbucks, but some decent breakfast and lunch options with several different sandwiches, bagels, and avocado toast. Yes, avocado toast. This one has two slices of bread on it, like an avocado sandwich. Jenbert Jr and I like the strawberry smoothie served here. It's refreshing on a hot day. Service is good. Same owner for the past 20+ years. read more

My company moved its office to Orinda in 2021, and I've been to this place 15-20 times for lunch. Friendly staff and nice space. The sandwiches are decent enough. However, I have noticed the last few times I've been there that shrinkflation is going on with the sandwiches - they are putting less meat on them, while the prices have stayed the same. Honestly, I would rather them just raise the prices and keep the sandwiches hardy than the other way around. 3.5 stars. read more

Best sandwiches and service! Coffee is very good as well. A pleasant location to visit with friends.

I come here almost every day for lunch - great service, great food. It's the perfect little cafe.

Cute LITTLE coffee shop located beneath the library. We stopped in for a snack after taking my 3yo to get some books. He had a strawberry banana smoothie and I had a lavender lemonade. Both were quite tasty. What a nice way to finish out our library trip read more

This is the perfect COVID friendly breakfast spot, and I'm not sure why I haven't been before! The soy latte was delicious, as was my bagel breakfast sandwich. They have outdoor tables adequately spaced apart, and the front is open air when you go inside to order. We enjoyed stopping by for breakfast on our way to the farmers market. Can't wait to go back! read more

Cafe Teatro - Egg and cheese bagel - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

This is a great cafe and continues to be so during the pandemic. The owner is often behind the counter taking your order or making your coffee and food. He is so friendly and welcoming. The coffee is fantastic and the pastries, bagels, and food are wonderful. I haven't been there as much since the pandemic but recently went and it was as good as i remembered. There are lots of outdoor tables and a big outdoor area for patrons to eat/drink and be far enough away from others. If you are itching to get out to a good coffee shop this is the place especially with the abundance of outdoor space nearby. read more

I'd place Cafe Teatro in the same herd as hospital cafeterias, restaurants in small regional airports, and coffee counters in convention centers. Half-hearted and kinda depressing. If you're just completely desperate, you can get coffee and a bagel in the morning here, or a sandwich or salad at noon. But it isn't likely to be anything memorable (or at least not a good memory). I had the heavily promoted Avocado Smash on Toast and it was essentially, or...no, it was actually just half an avocado smushed into a half slice of toasted sourdough, cut in half and folded into a sandwich. There is a pleasant tree-lined and shady patio in front where you can sit and sip a coffee, and that situational serendipity counts for a big chunk of the place's appeal. read more

Cafe Teatro - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

This is based on recent experience, I don't remember having an issue with this place in previous years. The last two times I've gone here I was met with poor quality espresso drinks and bad attitudes/scowls from teenage staff. I saw there was a lavender latte on special, sounded lovely, but it was so overly sweetened, sickeningly sweet, that I couldn't even drink it. What a waste and a shame. I would have told them, but I was with my kid and we were on our way to his soccer game. His hot cocoa was also really bad, watery with no flavor. We threw both drinks out, and this was an expense for me. I work at a high school, and I'm a friendly customer, so it really stood out how downright depressed looking and unfriendly the young staff was-- maybe because the man overseeing them was extraordinarily unfriendly and obviously not training them how to make drinks properly. I asked a barista where the baked goods are from, she didn't know and asked him, and he grunted "distributer" at me without making eye contact. Gross, no thanks. Their 4.3 star rating does not reflect current service or goods. What a waste of a beautiful Orinda location, with prices that are unearned. read more

Every time I come here they are so nice!! I come here more often now because of the library and I do think the prices are reasonable :) especially for the location I think it's awesome! I loved the mocha bianca latte and their breakfast sandwich with bacon and WOW TO the avacodo toast with salmon :) omggg I honestly didn't think would be that good and it was that AMAZING 11/10!! The owner and the person at the front are so nice!!! read more

Cafe Teatro - Avocado smash with salmon - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

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Nice cafe with quality sandwiches and cafe drinks. Price was very reasonable. Outdoors tables on a warm day is awesome. The cafe is next to the library and on Saturdays the farmer market is down the street. read more

Cute little no frill coffee place next to Orinda library. Breakfast sandwich on English muffin is best I've found in the area, including established restaurants throughout Lafayette! read more

I've been coming here for about 2 years now. The staff is always friendly, even on days when they are extremely busy. I always leave with at least 3 pastries lemon bar, cheesecake and mocha bar are my favorites. I usually call in my order and it's ready when I arrive. I'm so glad they've been able to stay open during COVID-19 season. Sandwich ingredients are always fresh and good quality. Coffee is always perfect! Will be visiting again this week. read more

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There's something really "homie" and "dainty" about this place. Located in orinda, I had some free time to kill so while walking I saw this little cafe located next to the orinda community center and library. It's a small cafe that can seat about 20-25 people by has outdoor seating. They have a mediocre menu for their coffee, but they also offer sandwiches too along with pastries such as cheese cake, brownies, pumpkin muffins and a granola oat jack. The staff members and I'm assuming owner were all very nice, pleasant and welcoming. If I ever have free time again I would definitely come back here. read more

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This is a review for Café Teatro catering during Covid19. (August 2020) That's right: Cafe Teatro does catering!! We were having a social distanced meeting with 14 people. Our group was a mix of vegans, gluten-free vegetarians, hearty meat eaters and everything else. Your usual crowd of demanding tastes. I sent the Café Teatro lunch menu (available on their website) to everyone in our group, and they emailed back their selections. I created a master list to share with Café Teatro for a 10am pick up the next morning. At 10am, the sandwiches were ready to go, each packed individually with the person's name labeled on each item. That made it extremely easy for everyone to find their selection, without handling & opening up all the packaging on everyone else's lunch!! Everyone in our group marveled at the quality of the fresh and tasty sandwiches and what's more: they all got exactly what they ordered (down to the no mayo, or extra pickles, gluten-free bread or etc.). I highly recommend Café Teatro for catering your next group meeting. By emailing our list to Joe the day before our meeting, they were able to make sure to have all necessary ingredients on hand, and the order ready to go on time. We were able to satisfy everyone in our group! Café Teatro has an expansive lunch (and breakfast) menu which makes it extremely easy to meet the needs of everyone at your next catered meeting. Thank you, Joe and crew at Café Teatro for making our lunch meeting a huge success. We will definitely be back! read more

This is my first time to write the review but actually this is my 3rd time to came here. The sandwich selection is pretty good and the veggies are all fresh and clean presentation! The price is pretty reasonable and very convenient from my office. People are very friendly I tried pesto and fresh mozzarella sandwich and avocado and cheese sandwich. Both are delicious! I will come back and try other sandwiches too! read more

Cafe Teatro - Small space but cozy! - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

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Great sandwiches! Joe and staff provide great and friendly service! Great place to meet and eat! read more

I am a big fan of this place. It is right underneath the Orinda library and a short walk from the Orinda Community Park I frequent for work. Whenever I take the children I take care of to the park, I like to stop by here if it is a little chilly and order a Chai Tea Latte. The Chai Tea Lattes are very good and reasonably priced in my opinion. The baristas work quickly and offer wonderful customer service. I always see people in here working on their laptops or enjoying delicious looking sandwiches. Large Chai Tea Latte $3.75 read more

Cafe Teatro - Caffe Mocha - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

How cute is Orinda. This lovely cafe is nestled between Orinda's community center and local library. The art and architecture are captivating and impressive to say the least. The customer service was standard. They have what appeared to be two young high school teens working the register. At times I found it challenging to get their attention as they would frequently tuck away behind the register to chat. Overall it was a great location to study without the noise of most hipster invaded cafes in oakland. The pastries where very tasty and the drinks wear also good. If you have a sweet tooth I recommend the brownie/ cheesecake and lemon bar also try their mocha Bianca. read more

Cafe Teatro - Lemon bar and mocha Bianca soo - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

An honorable place. Well crafted coffees and sandwiches (I especially recommend the smoked salmon one) and a just-lovely outdoor area to sit. read more

I'm a huge fan of illy coffee so I had to come here after my hike today. I was not disappointed with the wonderful service and amazing iced coffee. The barista was so sweet to the elderly woman searching for her friends & I the outdoor seating is very peaceful. Will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Teatro - Iced coffee - Cafes Near Me - Orinda, California

Overpriced for burnt toast with a thin layer of avocado mash. What they call Smashed Avocado. Obviously just need to make it at home. Truly disappointing read more