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Mosley's Cafe

4.3 (308 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Coffee & Tea
Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Cyn K.

4.5/5 Overview: Cute little café on the water, Chai Latte was super yum, hidden behind residential areas off of Grand St ---- Mosley's is located on the water right across from Coast Guard Island. It's pretty hidden away and if my friend hadn't recommended me this place I would have completely missed it! I ordered their Chai Latte $5.50 ($6.07 after tax). It was sooo good, the right amount of spice and sweetness (it's on the sweeter side if you're into that, I definitely am!). ---- Notes: - right on the water, so great views - there are seats along the walkway entrance and in the café area itself (10+ seats along walkway, and around 10 seats in the café area) - there are cute nautical-themed bag hooks underneath to hang bags or jackets so they aren't on the floor - the seats in the sun don't have much shade so it can get a bit hot - I prefer their seats in the café area because it's much cooler and the views are still great - there's a self service station with different condiments, utensils, sugar, water, and napkins - service was great, friendly ---- They offer a fairly large range of drinks (mainly cold brews and teas, and alcohol options), food, and sweet treats that I can't wait to try on my next visit! Their coffee is mostly cold brew options, they don't offer any espresso or espresso-based drinks. I subtracted half a star because my only complaint is that they don't have prices written for the items in the pastry case :( To me, it doesn't make sense that wrote a price for their honey ($17), but not for any of their sweet treats. ---- Overall: I'd definitely be back for their Chai Latte and views, hopefully next time they'll have prices listed for their pastries and I'll try some of those as well

Chris L.

I know Mosley's has been around for a while (40 years) but Alameda keeps getting cooler and cooler after my discovery of this cafe. Enjoyed a latte and pastry on the porch perched above the Oakland Estuary at Grand Marina. Cute and quaint however lots of renovations going on so I look forward to visiting soon. Wine, beer and other snacks are on the menu. Opens 8am daily except for Monday. Check them out !

Bagel and matcha
Gisela C.

Mosley's was so yummy and had the cutest view. The food was delicious and came out super quick. They also have self serve water and utensils if needed.

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Jasmine Y.

The people here are so friendly and kind. Such a bubbly personality! I had the cold brew cappuccino and my friend had the Carmel latte, he had no complaints about his. I wish my cold brew was just a bit stronger! Usually I get a buzz after drinking 1/3 of any cold brew. This one didn't quite kick. Had the maple bacon focaccia, it was great. Sweet and savory, the focaccia was so soft/moist. Literally almost like a donut! I was happy to try this-- thank goodness I shared! It was a huge piece! Ordered a croissant sandwich bacon and ham, and the BLT was ordered. Solid food, nothing spectacular but nothing was amiss! I had a great time considering the weather, staff, and how easy it was to find parking! I highly recommend outdoor seating.

Blueberry and Cherry Muffin
Patrick L.

This place is very scenic right on the dock of the boats. It was a little bit hard to find but with the trek. The staff were super friendly and the muffins here are amazing. Got a blueberry and cherry muffin with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day.

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Tony M.

To say I adore Mosley's Café would be an understatement. It's a small neighborhood café located at the end of the main pier at Grand Marina, and it's the most friendly, welcoming place. They have a great drink selection--coffee, specialty coffee drinks, beer, and a variety of sodas and non-alcoholic specialty drinks. The pastries and treats are excellent, with options like muffins, brownies, and more. There's also a small but solid lunch menu. My favorite is the turkey grilled cheese--with added jalapeños, of course. The location and scenery are incredible. It's literally at the end of a short pier, right on the water. You can sit and enjoy your coffee, beer, or lunch while soaking in the peaceful, tranquil setting. There's a beautiful view of the marina and estuary, and you can watch kayakers, boaters, paddleboarders, and even Coast Guard ships leaving the island--something I always enjoy since it doesn't happen too often. The people who work there are some of the nicest you'll meet. They know my name, my kids' names--even my dogs' names. I love everything about this place: the ambiance, the location, the views, the service, and the wonderful people who run it.

Bagel & Cream Cheese
Anna T.

Very simple meal. Nothing too special to their foods but the view is super worth it with 1-2 friends to accompany you. They're super friendly as well!

Water view
Ricky Yosef P S.

Its our first time to come here and the view is really nice and comfortable while you drink the coffee or tea they have, also they have delicious snacks for your hungry tummy. The employee is nice and helpful too.

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Ray F.

A cool little waterfront cafe. Went with a breakfast croissant the first morning with a cup of coffee. It was a good sandwich and hit the spot for me, that brought me back more than once. Its close proximity to the harbor where my boat was moored made it an easy choice while there. Next day, I went for lunch and ordered the BLT with avo it was again an excellent choice and also the grilled Palva pork sandwich to go, both were great on their own. The pork sammich later that evening was an excellent choice for my late day meal. Also tried the chicken salad sando my last day in town and it was equally impressive. A really flavorful, full chicken salad, served on a great toasted bread. They also carry the best ginger beer on the planet, imho Bundaberg... get one Great friendly kind service, solid food options on the small but dedicated to quality menu boards, made fresh to order. I tired a variety of the baked pastries as well, each was really good, the scones outstanding. A cool little cafe a with a seriously great view of the water, coast guard station, and marinas. Look for the harbor master office, the cafe is around back on the water front. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the staff and cool customers I encountered each day 00947

Alicia L.

Mosley's cafe is the cutest brunch spot in Alameda to visit on a beautiful day! It's nestled behind the harbor master office and offers stunning waterfront views of the bay! Their breakfast croissants and quiche were delicious and they also have a great selection of IPAs! They only have outdoor seating and the seating area is small so best for groups of 2 on sunny days! :)

Avocado toast, BLT
Carol N.

Loved the avocado toast here! Highly recommend. They season the avocado very well & toast was perfectly toasted. Variety of freshly baked goods here! Service was great! Very friendly & laid back. Causal, cozy, & dog-friendly venue overlooking the waterfront. You can sit indoors or outdoors. We came on a nice day so didn't get an outdoor seat overlooking the water since they were taken up. A little small so not great for big groups to dine in. Definitely coming back again to try other items on their menu.

Croissant (did not taste good) & coffee latte.

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The location is nice, on the water, but I am sorry but 17 dollars for a grilled cheese made with Kraft singles?? I don't think so.

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Hi Gisela, Thank you for the kind words. So glad you enjoyed the Cafe.

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1 year ago

Unfriendly service and a mediocre latte. Very pretty views but I would not bother returning.

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1 year ago

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Hi Samantha, Thank you so much for sweet review! Come back soon.

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Hi Alisha Y, Thank you for the kind words.

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Hi Susu! Thank you for the compliments! We TREASURE you.

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I had an egg bacon and cheese croissant $16 for my surprise the eggs were microwaved. Lame. Good view

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Ask the Community - Mosley's Cafe

Do you have any gluten free options?

Hi Rachel, we have GF bread so all of our options can be made GF. We also have an oatmeal bake ( steel cut oats, fruit, yogurt, milk, eggs, spices) that's GF.

Can I bring my small dog?

Of course!

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A lovely spot to kill time while my son was out on the water. Upon opening the door, I was greeted…read morewarmly by the staff and made to feel quite welcome. The seating is mostly at table tables along the wall walls of window. It was kind of neat to be able to sit and watch people walk by in the traffic as it ebbed and flowed toward the bridge. The early morning was rather quiet outside so it wasn't noisy at all. I had a lovely chai latte, extra spicy. It was perfect after the chilly walk to this little space of warmth. They had a nice selection of pastries, ultimately I chose a danish because I love them. This one did not disappoint. It was tender and flaky and went perfectly dipped in my chai. If ever, we are in the area again, I will definitely pay another visit. It was nice to step into a local place that wasn't a chain. I think the quality of staff and consumable offerings was just so much better than you would find at one of the other places.

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Came here on my birthday!…read more It's been in my list of places to go for a few years and we were in Alameda so we came here for lunch! The space is very modern, lots of light through the windows, tall ceilings! I'd love a place like this closer to home! Fast casual set up - order at the counter. Super easy! They have great menu items. We ordered the egg salad toast with chili crisp. The egg salad was rich but not much - was it made with kewpie mayo? The market salad with apple slices, Gouda cheese and candied pecans those with sherry vinaigrette was perfect for me! My extra treat was the pandan latte. It's slightly sweet with some jasmine and coconut notes. So delicious! Can't wait to come back!

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