I run a couple of times a week in the area, I'll usually go into Safeway for some post run fuel. Decided to come in here and try an iced latte. I came in around 8:30, a few tables outside had people drinking their coffees and eating breakfast. When I walked in, only one guy was waiting for his order. There was only one person working. The service was not good. I stood at the order counter for 5 minutes, I looked at the lady, she looked at me, and didn't offer a high I'll be right with you. I understand she was the only one preparing coffee and food. I'm not trying to complain about the wait, but the lack of acknowledging a customer to say it will take some time. I finally ordered an iced latte. I do think they have some creative drinks, but I know they are usually too sweet and I just opt for a plain iced latte instead. It was an ok latte, nothing amazing. They have a bulletin board for people to post their flyers or business cards. There was a card on the board that said A.W.A.R - All woke are retards. I'm sure that's not the view of the establishment. I do think they need to screen the board from time to time. read more

Cute grab and go coffee shop/café. Reasonable prices for coffee and food - the bagels and breakfast sandwiches are great too. Sometimes during the week, they also have almond croissants, mochi muffins, and donuts as well. Small seating area inside with larger outdoor patio seating. Perfect place to bring the dog when you're getting your morning cup of Joe. read more

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Coffee and tea traders is a hidden gem! They have unique coffee and matcha flavors. My go to is the pandan latte or the coconut blue matcha. There is seating inside and outside but the seating is a bit outdated. There's a self order screen or you can order at the cashier. I like this place a lot and go whenever I'm in the area. Things I would improve would be making the drinks less sweet, have some vegan pastry options, and stay open longer! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. ‍ read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Hot matcha latte with honey and almond milk was perfect. Very kind staff and only waited a minute or two for my drink. Outside seating available. I'd like to return when they have mochi muffins from Third Culture Bakery (I came here the morning after Christmas). read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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The sweetest gal at the counter made me a lovely raspberry decaf white mocha and a crazy-delicious breakfast burrito! It was packed with eggs, bacon, ham and even some chopped red onion that I requested. Highly recommend, and very close to Oakland Airport in case you need a beverage or snack to go before your flight. read more

***4.5 STARS*** After a good night's sleep, my pseudo sibs and I woke up early the next morning and wanted to grab some coffee. We've stayed with this sibling before in the past and it's customary for us to walk over to Coffee and Tea Traders (CTT), which is about a 15min walk away from her house. Located in Harbor Bay Landing with neighbors of Safeway and Anytime Fitness, CTT is a locally owned business that serves an array of hot and cold drinks plus a variety of sandwiches and baked goodies. As mentioned, we've been here a couple of times and pretty much wanted to get a cup of Joe but several of us were hungry, so we pursued the menu on the wall and ordered away. The menu is nicely posted on the wall and their baked goods and bottled drinks were nicely arranged in their chiller. I was still somewhat groggy with the time difference now that I was in a different zone, I really wanted to go back to sleep. I was thirsty so I ordered an unsweetened iced tea and shared a breakfast burrito with my buddy. After paying for the food, we went outside and waited at one of the tables outside until we were called. VERDICT: Overall, we enjoyed the food as we gobbled everything up. One of my pseudo sibs shared with me her ham and cheese croissant and it was delicious. The croissant was toasted nicely with tasty sliced ham inside. The breakfast burrito was impressive as it had a generous portion of eggs inside. There were also avocado slices, cheese, and smoked bacon that permeated my mouth with each bite. It was delicious. My tea was just okay - - it wasn't anything special. The tea was brewed dense enough where my drink had a notable essence, but I wasn't really a fan. Tasted borderline medicinal? My friends really didn't comment about their drinks. Two of them got hot coffees and one got iced Thai green tea that was pretty to look at. I had no idea Thai green tea existed. Overall, my recent visit to CTT was above average where I wouldn't mind coming back again. Hopefully text time I won't feel that groggy so that I can sample one of their bagels and pair it with the iced Thai green tea. read more

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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. read more

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I really like their Jasmine Milk Tea and Rose Oolong Milk Tea, because of the tea flavor and overall it doesn't taste artificial. Those two are my main go-to drinks and their standard sweetness is just right for me. Sometimes I get Thai Green Tea, which is also good too! Their milk tea drinks does take longer than other places because they brew by the cup. However, I am okay with the wait since it would be better quality. I like how they have a reward system. After every purchase you gain points to potentially redeem a mochi donut, strawberry matcha, or any drink. Remember to enter your phone number as you order. A down side is that their drinks usually have more ice than necessary and the ice fills more than half of the cup. I need to finish the drink quickly before the ice melts or else the drink gets way too diluted quickly. If you ask for less ice, the drink won't be fill up to the top of the cup. read more

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I want to start with the drinks, because they were really good. I got the Vietnamese coffee with strawberry foam and a pandan matcha latte. They have some really interesting flavors that were all enticing. I wanted to try them all! My Vietnamese coffee was thick and the foam was a surprisingly good mix with it. With that said, they did get my friends drink order wrong. The sandwich was good, it came out HOT which I appreciate. There were definitely other menu items that looked interesting (hello Ube waffle) but we were low on time and were hoping to keep things quick. The biggest problem was the place was obviously understaffed. It took over 20 minutes for our drinks to come out, including the wrong order. It seemed like there was only one person there to run everything. I'm hoping it's an anomaly, because they've got a lot of interesting drinks I'd like to try. read more

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If you're on bay farm island and need your coffee and tea fix, this spot is for you. They're local - support local when you can! Service is always attentive and speedy. There's always a seat, whether it be inside or outside on the patio. The free parking is easy, too. read more

We ordered the pandan matcha and ube affogato here and both tasted great! I loved the size to price ratio. A lot of places charge absurd prices for a super small cup but you can get a large sized cup here for approx $7. There is wifi so you can do work or study here BUT there are no outlets so keep that in mind and make sure that your devices are pre-charged. read more

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Very colorful drinks! The lattes were ok. It was heavy on the sweet. The lemonade was decent as well. Everything was very sweet. The area was in a good location. The worker was nice. There's a self serve kiosk where you can just order and pay. read more

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I was in the area and decided to have my coffee break here. I always like to try new and independent coffee shops. I had the Vietnamese coffee for $5.50 and it was very good! My only complaint is that it was a little pricey but I would rather complain about that than quality. Casual and relaxing atmosphere with some outdoor seating. Perfect for a nice sunny day. read more

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I LOVE Coffee and Tea Traders because they have the most fresh specialty drinks and the workers are super patient and friendly. The cute grass backdrop was a nice touch also. I absolutely love the Ube matcha latte and ube donut. Also, I love supporting small businesses that support our communities. Thanks so much for making my delicious drink, Corey!! I loved it!! Parking is vast too! Can't wait for my next visit!!! read more

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Solid coffee and tea place in an area of Alameda that has very few options. Friendly staff, great order ahead system. read more

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon so I was able to quickly order. I was excited to discover that this place sold Asian flavored items, for some reason I wouldn't have expected it based on the name and outside of the shop. I got a Thai Iced Green Tea which the cashier was able to make really quickly. It tasted delicious and refreshing. Definitely want to come back to try other items on their menu. Inside was very clean and much larger than expected. Would be nice to read or work from. I always see people sitting outside which seems nice to be around the lagoons. read more

review is only for the vietnamese iced coffee!! I've had the regular and the ube. been coming here for over 3 years and it's always the same. legit, strong, and really good flavor! read more

I come to Harbor Bay Isle mostly to walk the flat seven-mile loop trail. It gives me enough FitBit steps without me having to think about it. In order to fuel myself up for the walk, I've stopped by this bright little coffee spot at Harbor Bay Landing a couple of times simply because it isn't a Starbucks. That would be across the street. I can get quite a satisfying Cafe au Lait for $3.75 (photo: https://bit.ly/3CpsNHY), and if I'm feeling particularly naughty, I get something sweet like an Almond Croissant (photo: https://bit.ly/3A7TNZV). It isn't freshly baked by the time I get there in the afternoon, but hey, I'm not picky. Don't judge me. I'm getting my steps. COFFEE - 4 stars...they don't skimp on the coconut milk in their au lait, worth it for the extra seventy cents AMBIANCE - 4 stars...plenty of seating inside and out SERVICE - 4 stars...efficient and polite TOTAL - 4 stars...caffeine to go in Harbor Bay RELATED - Exploring Alameda? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2Ik8mky read more

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I decided to go back because the first time was good! But this time the lady (apparently she is a new employee) messed up my order 3 times ! I ended up leaving with an incorrect and not appetizing beverage. She seemed like she didn't know what she was doing . I was there for about 30 mins waiting . All I wanted was a nice pick me up drink for work and this just ruined the start of it . read more

*Open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout* Had passed by this place a couple times, but seemed to always catch them as they were closing. Finally had a long enough lunch break where I could come here for lunch. Staff and service: When I came in, there were two people working. I believe one of them was being trained, based on the interactions and words exchanged. Not sure if our order was too big, but it did seem to take quite some time to get the food. Food and drinks: - Matcha Strawberry Latte: this was okay. Couldn't mix the strawberry in, so never actually got to try that part. The drink overall was so-so. - Salmon Toast: we got this as they had run out of bagels, so couldn't make a salmon lox bagel. Still quite tasty with the toast, cream cheese, salmon, red onion, and avocado. - Waffle with Nutella: quite a hefty waffle with lots of toppings. If you like Nutella. This is a tasty dish. - Breakfast Burrito (not pictured): I could have sworn I took a picture of the burrito! Comes with eggs, cheese, bacon, and a side of salsa. Overall, quite a hefty menu for a small cafe. They have many options for boba, coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch foods, etc. I am looking forward to coming back here to try the other items on the menu. read more

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The drinks here are pretty great. They have a wide variety of coffee ranging from regular lattes to Vietnamese coffee to pandan and ube lattes. They also have a bunch of tea options as well like milk and fruit tea with add ins like boba. Theres also a small selection of food such as bagels and breakfast sandwiches too although I haven't tried those. The place is pretty small and unassuming with it having more of a small and local coffee shop feel to it. Theres a tablet at the counter where you can order or you can order at the front with one of the workers if you prefer. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. read more

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Matcha Vietnamese iced latte & Blue matcha iced latte are soooooo delicious! Most definitely recommend this place! read more

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Since I was going to a nearby restaurant to buy lunch, I decided to drop by this place right before that restaurant opened. I ordered ube Vietnamese latte and pandan latte. Both drinks were super sweet. The ube and pandan flavors tasted like artificial syrups that were mixed into the coffee. After placing my order, I stood right by the door where the garbage bins were located at. Instead of smelling the fresh smell of coffee, all I could smelled was how bad the garage bins were. For a moment, I had an urge to vomit. The shop was slightly busy when I showed up so I could understand the difficulty of running a shop with just one person working. read more

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I used to really love this place - the drinks are solid, and I typically support local.. however when 10 minutes have passed after I've ordered on a kiosk in an empty store and there's no one in sight making anything at all, it does rub you the wrong way. Ordered at 8:55, someone finally emerges from a storage room at 9:07 and starts on my ticket. Either more people need to be hired, or customer service needs to improve because waiting 15 minutes for one drink is a tad excessive. read more

This place is cute and with lots of interesting things to try! Seems like their menu is always changing. It is totally a hidden gem! I got the dragon-fruit frappe with almond milk and it wasn't a disappointment. It was delicious! The Vietnamese whipped coffee was really "whippy" and basically needed to "melt" before drinking. Their iced ube matcha latte with oat milk tasted so heavenly. Perfect ube and matcha ratio in the drink. The color was the drink looks so cool too. I tried some of the mochi donuts and mochi muffins from Third Culture and they are freaking good! Third Culture Bakery is a bit outta the way, they are located in Berkeley. I'm happy that their donuts can be found here! It's probably not as fresh as getting it straight from the Berkeley location but this will do! Yes, I'll come here again to try other drinks and get more donuts and muffins! read more

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Love coming here for their different variety of drinks and pastries. They always add something new when I go so menu is consistently changing. I live in Oakland and make a trip for to them and order ahead on their square website (so convenient). My new go to is their Vietnamese coffee with salted crème. Their Vietnamese coffee is really strong so the combo with that salted crème, *muah. If you like that salty and sweet combo this is it. Try it and don't forget tot really mix it up, that crème is thick. read more

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Lovely family owned spot on Bay Farm! They have an awesome variety of drinks and snacks to munch on. There is seating indoors and outdoors, and the staff are really friendly as well. read more

Exceptional customer service and delish food. The drink offerings are fun and great quality