Love this place - so glad we found it!! Golden Outside is small in the best way -- one table out front on a quiet, wellness-minded block, tucked into the neighborhood rather than shouting at it. Sherry runs the place, and she's the reason it works. She has serious specialty-coffee experience behind her, and it shows in every cup: the espresso is dialed in, consistent, and genuinely excellent. She pours Cat & Cloud out of Santa Cruz, which is a great match for what she's doing. I'm a bit of a purist -- cappuccino or cortado, usually. But Sherry is about the only person I'd trust to talk me into something else, and the dirty hojicha is worth the adventure. Toasty, warming, and deeply satisfying on a chilly day. The shop also carries a small collection of plants and hand-thrown mugs, and the walls rotate art by local students from the elementary school on up. It's the kind of detail that tells you someone actually cares about the block she's on. Great coffee, great vibe, all of it powered by Sherry's warm and wonderful heart. read more

This is a cute little neighborhood coffee shop. I stopped by based on a recommendation from a co-worker. It's near enough to the office. I went in about an hour before they closed after a busy morning going from appointment to appointment. Coffee connoisseur I am not, but golden milk and espresso lover I am! I don't come across many coffee shops offering anything golden, so this was nice treat. Next time I'd probably add a natural syrup, or even honey. I like the taste of coffee, but a little bit of sweetener would have gone a long way here for me, so next time! This is also a bit of a plant shop, and who I assume to be the owner told me that they normally have more plants but have sold a lot. Good to know! I've really been contemplating no longer being a dead beat plant mom. read more

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What a great neighborhood coffee shop. If you are walking the lake and don't mind a little detour it's worth swinging by. Alex is the best. Immaculate vibes. Cute plants and a rock solid chai. If you miss firebrand in Oakland stop in, you will probably see some familiar faces. read more

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Lovely local coffee shop with creative drinks, yummy treats, friendly staff & plants!!

At first glance, Golden Outside looks more a small plants store than a coffee shop. No seating inside. Just one table outside. Decor is basically potted green plants everywhere. Street parking limited. Offerings: coffees, matcha, pastries, juices, teas, pastries.... Sips: batch brew (4) dark roast Ethiopian covfefe -black sans cream, sugar. Tasted medium dark roast. Strong, sightly bold aroma. -barista very helpful explaining difference of Central American blend & Ethiopian one . 4.5 stars nice asset for community. Unique to area. *community events sometimes happen outside shop sponsored by coffee shop. -home grown local business with homespun delicacies and attention to mindful service, not a fancy smancy formula facade with smiling stepford Attendants.. read more

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Teagan made me an amazing old school capuchino! Today I tried the green tea matcha!'excellent as well! Pastry's were on point croissants plain and chocolate and a Tasty peach and cheese danish ! I could go every day lll read more

The coffee here was great! The people were so sweet and kind, they definitely are passionate about their coffee and it shows. They have a great selection of beans and profile. I really appreciated the solid pour over, very strong and brewed very nicely. They really dialed it in. It was no frills or gimmicky, just great coffee. Went back for seconds to bring home to my sister. Almost sad to post how great this spot is and it'll become overcrowded. Such a gem read more

Golden Outside - Inside decorations, also some plants for sale - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The neighborhood has all patiently been waiting for this moment, a locally owned coffee shop! It's so nice to see the active storefront flourish, literally! You're surrounded by lots of plants upon arrival and greeted by the owner, who was super friendly and welcoming. I've been meaning to try the matcha here but opted for the golden latte instead during my first visit. It was good, not too sweet! Partner tried the cafe latte which he loved. Definitely super excited to explore more of the drink options in my future visits at Golden Outside! read more

Golden Outside - Golden Latte & Cafe Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is a small, peaceful, and friendly neighborhood spot that makes excellent coffee drinks. There are two tables outside.

Cozy little cafe' & wonderful people! Delicious & awsome coffee & different kind of blended drinks!! Love this place so much & i will go back over & over again!!! read more

A sweet little oasis. Even though it's grab and go style with no seating, the environment is open, airy, full of plants to look at it, and you aren't rushed out by any means. A neighborhood gem! With delicious matcha! read more

Golden Outside - Coconut Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing. I wish there were many more coffee shops like this all over Oakland. I was in the neighborhood for the Armenian food festival and arrived too early. I was delighted to find this charming coffee shop. I had a Golden Latte with oatmilk. I am transported into a much better mood. read more

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Super cute and nice cafe in the neighborhood. While waiting, a question came up that what's the difference between an Americano and drip coffee? I know the former adds water to a expresso shot and later just from filter paper. So maybe just Americano has the oil content? Would the taste about the same (strangely I don't remember seeing the fat on my americano..)? I got the dripped coffee this time and it's good. 1 star out on the pretzel based cinnamon roll. I don't think they make the pastries here (I didn't ask though). Not very sure why the baker thinks the two combination can ever be good. I didn't know it's pretzel based and yes, you are right that it's a super hard thing. A table and 2 chairs outside. Was about 930am and left after 10 mins because of the direct sun. read more

Golden is truly a hidden gem. It is hands down the best matcha in Oakland and if you're lucky enough to live in the neighborhood, a sweet lil walk for some matcha is always something to look forward to. Sherry, her husband, and Alex are so sweet and provide the best service and small talk. This is defintely a go to spot! read more

Wonderful little local coffee spot with good pastries tea and coffee. Great neighborhood vibes with locals hanging out on the front sidewalk. read more

Oh dang this place is really sweet. Amazing coffee. Nice, simple selection of muffins and breakfast items. Did I mention the coffee? read more

When I think about golden outside I can't help but say ," yay!" out loud. :) We're are so grateful to have this coffee shop in our neighborhood. Tasty drinks with a wide variety of options. They also sell pastries! Above all the owners are the absolute best. My current drink of choice is hojicha with lavender. Absolute yum! read more

Ooh! A cute spot in the neighborhood, nice to meet the owners, yummy offerings and beautiful plants read more

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This little place is awesome. Owner is super nice, the prices are surprisingly good, and there's a nice selection from coffee to espresso, matcha, and more. There's also donuts from donut savant! Will definitely be back read more

Excellent service! Ordered the Matcha and Mocha, both drinks were perfectly made. Not too sweet. Also had delicious pastries! The owner was so kind and sweet. A few neighborhood regulars came by while I was there and I could tell they loved the place. Definitely will come back! read more

Golden Outside - Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The pour over was sooo good!! Such a beautiful space too. Already planning this morning's run so it conveniently ends here :).

Fabulous addition to the Cleveland Heights neighborhood. Sherri, the owner is warm and welcoming and serves the best chai! Stop by for a delicious treat. read more

Adorable neighborhood coffee shop, that also sells plants! I stopped in on a weekday morning and enjoyed a delicious chai tea, not too sweet with the perfect amount of chai. The owner is very nice and friendly and let me know they would also be selling baked goods soon. Easy street parking in a residential area read more

A sweet, quiet neighborhood spot. The chai was delicious. The owners were very sweet. Happy to have stumbled on this new place.

A wonderful shop to have in the neighborhood with such a lovely owner. I ordered a matcha latte while we had a little conversation and it all felt very peaceful (and the latte was delish). Will definitely be back and I look forward to supporting Sherry and watching her business grow :) read more

This place is so cute! The owner is so kind and the plants she cares for and sells are gorgeous. The matcha latte and golden latte are both delicious. Highly recommend this sweet little neighborhood spot! read more

Visited last weekend to their soft opening and was gifted a complimentary Chai - went back today for a Latté - very delicious, strong enough and hot. Welcome addition to our lovely Cleveland Heights neighborhood. Recommend visiting this pretty, tiny coffee shop. They will soon be selling plants as well. read more

This is a micro coffee shop with lovely people running it and excellent drinks. Proof that it is life-giving can be found in the gorgeous plants with which it is adorned. It is the only place I can think of to obtain a reasonably priced organic green juice (over ice, but not too much ice) and an expertly crafted cortado. I highly recommend it. It would be great to see it become a neighborhood fixture with a steady stream of business, but not too many people at a time, because it is nice to have time for interactions with the folks working there. read more

Lovely coffee shop, owner was super sweet and my matcha was delicious :) in a nice quiet area to walk and stop by

This is a very cute and friendly new spot for delicious drinks and pretty houseplants -- it is the perfect addition to the neighborhood. I'm so happy to see it open and I look forward to visiting often. read more

GREAT service!! Had a drink and a croissant!! So GOOD!! Owner was Super COOL!! The place was clean and plants were very NICE!! Location near Lake Merritt, is a walk away to enjoy coffee and pastries!! read more