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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 There is seating inside and outside but the seating is a bit outdated.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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
***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.
C&TT has added some modern items to their coffee break fare since reopening. All take out of course but there is outside patio seating that is spaced out. They're only open in the morning which is perfect after a morning walk around Harbor Bay Isle. Newly added items include Organic Matcha Latte which we added Matcha Boba. Also a Dragonfruit Lemonade which was very sweet thus we let the ice melt to water it down more. We walked by at noon closing on a Saturday and they were out of Mochi Donuts. Next time. The helpful counter / door person / cashier suggested reserving donuts a day ahead. Possible! read more
Why have I not been coming here all the time??? Oh man. This is my Safeway and would see Coffee and Tea Traders all the time as I got my nails done next door or picked up groceries. Per Covid Times the hours are shorter but I hope they eventually extend their hours. They have everything you want. At least what I want. Boba ice cream?! Imagine that on a hot afternoon! Third Culture Mochi Donuts and Muffins!!! I'm not sure if I'll ever get some as they said they have it delivered first thing and are sold out by 8:30-9am. There's no minimum or maximum to your order. I got a ham and cheese croissant with egg. Yum! Fluffy and moist. I slathered ketchup all over that thang. I also tried the Vietnamese Coffee Whipped. Enjoyed the flavoring but whipped is probably not for me. Too much whip and not enough fluid. I'll get regular Vietnamese coffee next time. They sell so many things I want to try like acai bowls, milk teas, macarons, etc. Parking is easy out front. They have tables, socially distance to hang outside. Dog friendly. Bay Farms finest! read more
2 years ago
I'm not a coffee nor tea person but I had heard they had Asian treats and since it's in my neighborhood I had to check them out. Take out but there is outdoor seating. They only open until noon so it was hard to get there in the am. Ordered the Mochi donut and muffin and I will say they did not disappoint. I compare my Mochi donuts to ones I have had in NY and i like them with more of a Mochi consistency rather than a donut (most places are the latter -- thumbs down for me). The mango Mochi donut was flavorful and chewy! The muffin was chewy as well but i think I like the donut better. I wish they opened later in the day to justify ice cream but will have to return someday to try it during a brunch break from work. Lots of parking in the shopping center lot for those that don't live nearby. read more
3 years ago
This hidden gem is my go to coffee spot tucked away in bay farm! I love the drinks here I have been coming here for two years now and it's always a great experience and good service! I always order a mochi donut with my drinks! You must try the ube waffle! You will not regret it! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
LOVEE their huge special drinks menu! I'm a big fan of Asian flavors, like ube, pandan, matcha, etc, and Coffee and Tea Traders has such a large variety of drinks with unique flavors! We got the Ube Vietnamese Latte and Pandan Latte, both looked aesthetically intriguing and the flavors were just as outstanding! I would say the Ube Vietnamese Latte doesn't resemble the taste of a traditional vietnamese coffee at all, tasted more like a regular cafe latte with rich ube flavor addition, still loved it! Similarly, the Pandan Latte had a prominent pandan flavor, would recommend both! Also got the waffle breakfast sandwich, the portion was huge, especially the egg was THICK. No complaints about it, tasted yummy! One suggestion is to improve the choice of paper straws, we were enjoying our food at the cafe and had to get a 2nd straw because one straw could barely last a few sips before getting too soft and ripped. read more
4 years ago
This is the place I have been looking for all my life - LOL! I know a bit dramatic, but I tell you that this place IS LIFE! Like how did or have I not known that this place has been here this WHOLE TIME?! Writing less for this location is ok, because the drink and mochi-donuts make up for everything that will LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS. Honestly, if there is a bad review here, it must of been a bad day HAHAHAHAA! Other than that, this place is my SAFE HAVEN for sure. read more
4 years ago
Finally found time to visit Bay Farm for their Ube Viet coffee and I was not disappointed. A substantial amount of flavorful Ube at the bottom of the coffee really hit the spot. Unlike other places I've been to in Alameda, you can tell the Ube is a bit thicker and has actual Ube in it, not just a purple colored milk. Ube, matcha, and taro are my fave so I'm excited to see so many options on the menu. For the food section, they even have Third Culture mochi donuts/muffins! Looks like they can get pretty busy with only one person at the register and one person making all the drinks, but when I was there the drinks came out fast! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Came in on a Wednesday at around 8:30am and luckily there were no lines or wait time! I wanted to try all their drinks as their menu has a lot of variety. Ended up ordering a ube matcha latte and a pandan latte. Loved both drinks!! The latte had a strong coffee flavor which I loved. Both drinks were flavorful (not too watery) and not too sweet. This place is a must try for their unique Asian flavored coffee/tea read more
1 year ago
I've had this place bookmarked for awhile, and I finally stopped by last weekend when I was having a stronger craving for sweets. It's a small shop in a convenient lot with plenty of parking. It's surrounded by a few restaurants and safeway. The ordering system can be done electronically or the old fashioned way at the register in person. My partner and I chose to try their pandan latte and ube affogato. Both drinks were dec- a - dent. We were not disappointed! Good coffee, quick service, and plenty to choose from on their menu. They have pastries from third culture as well! This place reminded me a bit of Orbit coffee but with more variety (since they also have non-coffee drinks + more food offerings). I will absolutely be returning! read more
5 years ago
I've heard about this place for so long, but I live on the main island so this was my first time actually coming here today. It was absolutely wonderful!! They have such a creative menu, with so many enticing drinks... flavors like matcha, ube, butterfly pea lemonade & rose oolong milk tea, to name a few! I just had a plain iced almond milk latte but I will definitely be back very soon for more and wish to try them all eventually! The coffee is very good! Also, the avocado toast was delicious and half the price compared to the one from Neptune's off Webster. It was so tasty and I could have eaten two orders, in one sitting if I really wanted lol!! Also, the two people who helped us were quick and friendly, so I highly recommend this place to anyone!! Lastly, I was very glad to see a line form after we sat down. Proves how great this place is and how many people already know about and love it. Support small businesses! read more
2 years ago
I was not satisfied with the strawberry matcha latte. I have tried so many strawberry matcha lattes before but this does not taste like matcha! It taste like I was just drinking milk and strawberry syrup chunks. The matcha should be stronger than any other ingredients! Also too much strawberry! Prolly lessen it. read more
Coffee and Tea Traders is a cafe that gets the job done -- it's not a particularly life-changing cafe but it helps me fulfill my caffeine fix in the morning. No frills but also no complaints! As one of the only (maybe *the* only) cafes on Bay Farm, I really appreciate that this place exists. When I'm running late for work, which I always am (it's called being fashionably late), I can just order ahead by phone and park right outside to pick up my coffee without having to go out of my way to the Main Island/San Leandro/Oakland to get coffee. Prices are a little higher than I expected given the average quality of the coffee and pastries, but still on par with other near by cafes. There can be a wait on weekday mornings so I'd suggest calling ahead, and even then, calling ahead can require a few minutes of waiting. I ordered a latte over the phone at around 8:10am and was told my drink would be ready in about 10 minutes. I arrived at the cafe at 8:25 but my drink still hadn't been prepared yet. I finally got my drink around 8:30am. Not a huge deal (to me since I'm already a chronically late person HAHA) but something to keep in mind!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Yummmmm!!! Ube matcha green tea latte! So gooooooodd!! I also like the colors! I Love UBE! read more
8 years ago
3 years ago
Really enjoyed coming here to get some work done. If you are looking for a place to meet with a friend or get some studying/ work done this is a great option. The staff are nice and quick too. Definitely recommend. read more
4 years ago
3 years ago
Great service and friendly local spot. The avocado toast is amazing. The ube tres leche cake is amazing! read more
4 years ago
Living in LA and SF for many years, I know how hyped up, expensive drinks can end up being disappointing. Their ube Vietnamese coffee is not one of these drinks. Reasonable price. Amazing taste, NOT just aesthetic. Should be featured. The only sad thing is when I'm visiting Bay Farm and they're closed on Sundays, but I respect it. read more
6 years ago
I'm a regular there and I have to say they definitely add to their menu and bring in a variety of Asian delights and treats. Their Vietnamese coffee is great and they have mochi doughnuts which sell out pretty quick, but you can pre-order them a day in advance via phone call or in person. They also have additional order services including a staff name Ruby making her cartoon custom made-macarons upon request. The owners and staff are really nice and friendly, just can get really busy, especially in the morning. I would say price is slightly more on the pricer side, but I can't really blame them especially a small business surviving under SIP, Covid and competing with huge chain coffee companies. Overall totally worth a place to check out, especially if you live nearby =) read more
3 years ago
My friend's brother-in-law actually used to own this coffee shop on Bay Farm Island in Alameda. However, in all the years I came here to visit my parents when they were still alive, I haven't been here until now: I wasn't missing much. I ordered a croissant ($2.83 inc tax). They also offer chocolate & almond croissants, muffins and small looking bagels. The croissant was garden variety, the kind you can get in a supermarket. It didn't have a nice crust, nor was it flaky inside. It actually wasn't much of anything. However, I needed something before a funeral I was attending, and the reception to follow: 3 Stars. The ambiance is nice. There are tables outside, and a few tables inside. All the areas looked clean: 4 Stars. Likewise, the service was friendly and efficient: 4 Stars. CTT is a nice neighborhood place to get together w/ someone for coffee, but don't expect anything special w/ the baked goods. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Love this place support small local family owned businesses ube drinks so good my favorite is the ube Vietnamese and most drinks can be made dairy free!!! read more
4 years ago
Another gorgeous drink for another gorgeous day. Perfect stop if you want to treat yourself read more
6 years ago
I really love that they've infused Asian flavors into the typical American coffee shop. They are constantly coming up with new and different drinks/food items to add to the menu and they're always a hit! I have to admit I was initially attracted here because they started selling mochi doughnut and muffins from third culture bakery. Despite living on the island all my life, I ordered coffee from here for the first time. The Vietnamese coffee was delicious! A little sweet for my liking, but definitely strong, which is what everyone needs in the morning. I didn't think I'd love the horchata frappe, but this was also a hit! Again, a little sweet but oh so creamy. I got delivery for my second visit (they deliver WITHIN alameda only), and everything was so smooth. Safe, contactless delivery and right on time. This was a large order, but everything stayed cold/hot respectively. The thing that stuck out the most were the girnormous breakfast sandwiches. In addition to being delicious with a flaky and buttery croissant, the egg is humongous and filled me up until a late lunch! My Uber picky parents like the drip coffee (both French roast and Guatemalan). My favorite drink is the Vietnamese whipped coffee with soy milk! It's not too sweet and packs a nice kick. However, the iced ube latte with Vietnamese coffee might replace that! read more
I've lived here all my life and had never been to this coffee shop. I got an iced white mocha which is my usual order at Starbucks but I must say this one was way better! It was sweet but not too sweet and I could actually taste the coffee. They also have a few magazines, papers, and board games. read more
3 years ago
The online menu says the mochas are 'not too sweet' because they use powder but OMG my white mocha this morning was shockingly sweet. Waaaaayyy too sweet. I can see sugar crystals still in my cup (see pic) can't say I'd be back even though I love the Ghirardelli mocha powder. Cut the amount down by 70% and it would be fine. read more
2 years ago
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