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    Mellana Cafe

    4.4 (130 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Danielle M.

    My first time trying Mellana was through work, when one of my managers Doordashed a couple of acai bowls to our office during a site visit with a grant sponsor. I had a regular acai bowls with some cocoa nibs and it was so delicious -- the fruits were refreshing, the flavor rich, and it was the perfect amount of sweet. The second time I had Mellana was with my boyfriend, who I told about the acai bowls! We took a drive over to Oakland and found ourselves parked up in a neighborhood right by the freeway entrance. Fortunately, despite the busy streets, we found a spot right outside the cafe. The cafe is cozy, and honestly better for a grab and go situation. My boyfriend ordered the classic acai bowl and I decided to try the passion fruit bowl and a Yemeni latte. The passion fruit bowl had a lighter kick compared to the classic but was just as delicious! The Yemeni latte was fantastic iced and was a good strong flavor despite it being a latte. Staff were nice and friendly and they worked fast! After trying Mellana I would have to admit these are the best acai bowls I've had in the East Bay.

    Joe W.

    Came for the first time on a beautiful Saturday morning and it was super easy to find. Conveniently located off of MLK you should stay and enjoy your choice of açaí bowl, smoothie, or coffee outside on the mini tables and chairs while soaking up the sun. Staff is super pleasant and welcoming. The fruit and veggies are all super fresh, many if not all of them in their raw form so you're only getting the freshest of nutrients when ordering from this little establishment. It wasn't too busy at all, but it's probably because of the location. I got the Jamaican paradise smoothie with the collagen booster. Really good, highly recommend. Next time I'm getting the spirulina smoothie with protein!

    Yemeni Latte and Spirulina Blue Bowl
    Avey S.

    Food: the spirulina acai bowl tastes really sweet like candy so if you like sweet, the bowl will be really good! As for drinks I usually get the Yemeni latte (hot) which always hits if you like cinnamon / spices. Ambiance cute, bright interior with vibrant decor. Minimal seating inside and outside Service: workers are always kind :) don't expect quick service if you're in a rush though, normally there is only 1-2 people working at a time but it's worth the wait!

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    Aaron M.

    Dont know how this place has such good reviews.... Ordered acai, we asked if we would be up charged for swapping out toppings and the lady said no. Swapped toppings and was up charged lol. After we ordered, lady pulled out frozen pre made bowls out the freezer and slapped fruit on. The acai was rock hard and wayyyyyyy too sweet. Nasty granola also. Wish I could get a refund lol

    Yuvraj P.

    I ordered orange juice, was sweet fresh and squeeze on the spot. Great atmosphere. Definitely will stop by again when im in the area.

    Green Goodness
    Noelle R.

    I got the green goodness smoothie & the Yemeni latte. Green goodness was 9/10, a good way to get my veggies in for the day! Tbh the yemeni latte could have been better.. I was expecting more spices in it but it was really just like a regular latte with a lot of milk. I still enjoyed it tho! Service was okay but they were quick! A good little stop before hopping on the Bay Bridge. It was bustling when I went and it had nice ambiance with music playing in the background.

    K L.

    The portion size is abysmal. Almost no acai and covered the remainder of the container with crappy store bought extremely dry granola. Note picture. If they're gonna charge almost $15, they better be making their own granola. The acai has the texture of a bad smoothie...seems like they just blend up a frozen acai pack and stale granola from costco and throw it together. Came out to $14 and i tipped 2, horrible mistake. I hate giving small businesses 1 star ratings. Inside the cafe several large flies flew around. A 7 year old child asked to use the bathroom when they clearly have one and they refused.

    Açaí Bowl Traditional Aa Bowl
    Ashley N.

    Açaí was completely frozen, not freshly made. Granola was stale. And for $15 to only get a handful of fruits, not worth it.

    Avocado Toast
    Ange J.

    First timer! 1. It was so clean and organized, had a great vibe when you walk in! The customer service was amazing, felt so genuine. 2. Avocado toast. The avocado toast was hands down the best I've ever had. It had fresh avocados, pepper flakes, micro greens, tomatoes, and some type of light oil. I usually do not like tomatoes, but it meshed well and it was so FRESH it was delicious. The bread they used, DELICIOUS. Literally the best bread I've ever had, soft not crunchy, thick, and fresh. 3. Açai Bowl. The Açai Bowl was yummy and fresh! The fruits were fresh & diced beautifully, granola nice and crunchy, açaí was thick and didn't melt fast. It was a well proportioned bowl as well. 10/10

    açaí bowl, iced yemeni latte with oatmilk, and Rocky Almond Protein Smoothy
    Nicole P.

    every sip i took of the yemeni latte i had to stop and say "holy shit this is so good." i will absolutely be back review from my partner about the rocky almond protein smoothy: it was really good, really refreshing

    Yemeni Latte - perfect blend of spices!

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    Cute spot with super yummy, filling, nutritious food. Smoothie had me set from breakfast to dinner. Quick service.

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    Coffee is outrageously good here. Also, customer service is fantastic. It's also very clean and cute. LOVE this spot.

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    The selection of healthy options is amazing and so tasty. I am ready to try everything on the menu.

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    Great find! But since it is a block beyond the freeway. I've missed it. Delicious coffee, excellent service.

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    Is the granola gluten free?

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