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    Coffee and Tea Traders

    4.0 (166 reviews)
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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Horchata latte extra cinnamon
    Chris N.

    I love the allure of choices here at Coffee and Tea Traders. From Ube, Horchata and even Pandan latte all of which you can get here and they are all so good. Customer service is a little bit of a different story. They lady there doesn't want to take orders and summons you to use the kiosk. If it wasn't for the service, I'd come here everyday to get my coffee. Lattes here are 4.0 but service here is 2.0. So 3 overall.

    Pandan Matcha Latte (Soy Milk)
    Kyra K.

    I'm always on the hunt for a new matcha spot! Having the day off, I suggested to my companion we come here to try a new spot and walk the pup. The cafe is quite small and located in a plaza. You can order online or inside on their tablet. The ambiance is super casual and decor pretty minimal. There's a decent amount of indoor seating plus WiFi available. I found the service to be fast considering I was one of the only customers. If you know me, I am obsessed with pandan. I had to try their Iced Pandan Matcha Latte with Soy Milk. I got a regular size but they have regular and large for their drinks. I also love their other drink offerings such as ube, fruits, and horchata. I would love to come back to try them. They also serve pastries and baked goods. My Pandan Matcha was good, very green and the Pandan taste present. Matcha wasn't strong and I could taste the soy milk more. Did the job though! Alameda folks, Coffee and Tea Traders is a nice addition that's different from your chain coffee shops. If I lived closer, I'd come back, especially to try their other drinks. They're also easy to locate in Harbor Bay Landing with ample free parking.

    Inside. Self service
    Jenna T.

    I recently came here during my lunch break for a sweet treat and the drink pics looked irresistible, plus the sun was out, so why not?! The other bonuses were it's only 5 min from work and it's a small business! Working on Bay Farm, there's very little of choices since most things are on Park. So, this was a gem to find! Everything is self-service, you don't even get a greeting. In fact, I barely noticed anyone behind the counter until she got up to make my drink, haha! So, I didn't tip because for what service? I digress. I ordered the ube horchata drink which looked like a smoothie in the picture, but it was iced. It was still delicious and not too sweet. The tables outside are nice to sit while enjoying your drink especially when it's warm out. They don't have restrooms, but instead have 2 doors marked for "employees only". I'm sure if they wanted to, they could turn one of them into a restroom. I tried to come again in the morning before work since their hours say they open at 7AM. I parked and waited 15 min; it still wasn't open. It was disappointing. AND they don't have a lot of hot options for matcha. I 100% would prefer to support small businesses over a Starbucks across the street, but when you have early workers and you don't follow your listed hours, it might be hard to compete. Lastly, if you are a person who doesn't want any kind of interaction during your transaction, this place is for you. Personally, service adds to the consumer experience, but at least the drinks are good. ‍

    Vietnamese coffees with strawberry cold foam and sea salt cold foam
    Morgan P.

    Amazing coffee drinks! The strawberry cold foam is legendary. I love that you can also order ahead which is critical when you're stopping in the middle of a work day Both drinks I got tasted like desserts- the strawberry one in particular tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry! Their sign is fairly small so you might miss it if you're not looking for it- but it's tucked to the left of Safeway next to a nail salon and sushi place. It's worth a stop- DO IT.

    Annie T.

    Decided to check this spot out as I was nearby! It's located in a small plaza with Safeway and a postal service right by the water. Lots of parking but if you don't pay attention, you might miss it since it's tucked in. My sister and I decided to get their matcha latte w/ almond milk and I tried their blue matcha coconut latte w/ almond milk. Overall, I do think that their drinks are made sweeter than what I would normally like. Employees are friendly and the space is huge, in addition to their drinks, they do have donuts on display for purchase as well. I wouldn't mind coming back here to try the other drink options, I'll just ask for less sweetness if I can.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Con C.

    Best coffee shop on Bay farm! Variety of different speciality drinks as well. Best is strawberry dragonfuit refresher. Coffee choices are decent. Bagel and cream cheese and breakfast sandwich are delicious. Friendly hardworking staff, especially Henry! Long wait times when busy, can't be in a rush. Plenty of tables to sit inside or out and are perfect place to relax.

    kim d.

    Was craving a sweet treat and stopped by a nearby coffee shop! I saw the matcha pandan and immediately ordered it. Although I loved the drink, the pandan definitely overpowered the matcha flavor. It was quite sweet and I personally would prefer it a little less sweet! Very delicious though! I think for the price it was quite good as well. Service was very quick--there's lots of parking too as Coffee & Tea Traders is located in a plaza.

    Pandan latte
    Jenny H.

    Had to do an update with that beautiful green on that pandan latte! I love it so much!

    Tiffany A.

    Excellence!!! I suggest checking out their drink menu online before you pull up. They have a ton of delicious looking menu items!! I find the drink menu exceptional. Especially for those who love a variety of choices. I would try something new everyday. I wish I lived closer to this coffee shop! Support small businesses!

    Blue matcha coconut latte and almond croissant
    Vi T.

    Stopped in for a blue (pea flower) matcha coconut latte and almond croissant. Venue is in the shopping plaza with Safeway and a few other restaurants and a nail salon next door. They seem to have a creative coffee and tea menu that I'd like to try next time. My drink was an interesting flavor combo and prices are reasonable here. They have an online menu to order ahead too. Wifi is also available here, with seating inside and outside.

    Breakfast sandwich
    Lisa C.

    If you're in Alameda on Harbor Bay Isle looking for breakfast options to go, I highly recommend Coffee & Tea Traders. It is also a great place to have a meeting with coffee and pastries and sit outside. You can always catch a group of people relaxing and connecting over coffee with their pets. Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious and so is their coffee. Their customer service is awesome and can accommodate any substitutions. They're also are a small family business across the street from a Starbucks drive thru. This place is a much better option with more food selections. Only bad thing is they do not have a restroom which can be tricky when drinking coffee. There is a Safeway and nail shop very close where you can use the restroom.

    Her Mango Tango Tea.
    Dexter D.

    We needed to get a few things from Safeway and had the Beast with us. While she went into the store, I walked the Beast around the center. Needing coffee, I looked at the website for Traders. Unfortunately, it told me that the next pick-up time was at 7:30 the next morning. I tied the Beast where we could keep an eye on each other and entered the Coffee Shop. Ordering was on a kiosk, which I detest using. I never use self-checkout either. I found the kiosk to be less than intuitive and decided not to continue. A voice asked if she could help me. This is my preferred way of doing business whenever possible. I intended to order a Large Iced Mocha, whole milk with whipped cream (for the Beast) and a Mango Tango Tea for my wife. I mentioned that the app wouldn't let me order a drink for the same day and she replied that the ordering system for same day drinks shut down at 1pm. I'm not sure how I was supposed to know that but whatever. I paid and kept an eye on the Beast outside while my drinks were being prepared. She pushed forward the Mango Tango first and then a Large Hot Latte. (sigh) Being flustered with the ordering system, I was no longer sure what I had ordered so I kept the Latte. That's usually my drink of choice anyway. There were two straw types available, and I grabbed what I thought was the one with a larger bore. When my wife couldn't get the pieces of Mango through the straw, I realized that I had chosen incorrectly, and they were now closed. My Latte was very pedestrian. Functional but not particularly flavorful. She mostly enjoyed her Mango Tango Tea, especially the fruit and Mango Jelly. I thought it was a bit sweet and could have used more ice. Would I return? Probably not. Service was perfunctory and not particularly friendly or inviting. Maybe it was because it was toward the end of the business day.

    Vietnamese Salt Coffee
    Sophia H.

    Solid coffee spot! We came here on an early Saturday morning, so it was quiet and peaceful. This was my first time in the area and I loved the beach town/coastal vibes. There are tables and chairs inside and outside the shop. The back door leads to the harbor/dock, which has a magnificent view. I loooove Vietnamese coffee and this place offers a variety of options. I got the Ube Iced Latte Vietnamese Coffee ($6.65), subbed oat milk (+$0.70). I really enjoyed my drink. There was a good balance of ube and coffee, and the sweetness was perfect for my taste. My brother and cousin got the Vietnamese Salt Coffee ($6.65) and Vietnamese Iced Matcha Latte ($7.45), respectively. My brother thought his drink was slightly too sweet but otherwise liked it. My cousin really liked her drink. I took a sip of it, and I thought the combination of matcha and coffee was really good. We also ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($11) with avocado (+$1.50). It had cheese, eggs, and bacon in it. I typically like my breakfast burritos with potatoes, so I was a little disappointed to see none. However, I still enjoyed the burrito. It was nice and warm, a good little breakfast for the morning.

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