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    Neighborhood Coffee

    4.6 (825 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Hojicha Latte
    Susan H.

    A cute cafe at the top of hill. There's a lot of open space and seating and the drink was solid! It is one of the best Hojicha latte I've had, I can taste the tea and it's not too sweet. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

    Interior 2/2
    Ivan B.

    This coffee shop is renamed to Neighborhood Coffee. Either that it was under new management or ownership. Pretty much, everything is almost the same. The menus are now hanging on the ceilings instead at the back of the cash registers making those who have vision problems to see better.

    Merchandise
    Alyssa R.

    I would give it 3.5 stars! First time here and the view from the cafe is so serene on a clear day. Pretty quiet with a lot of parking around lunch time on a weekday. There was no line but was pretty busy with people studying or chatting at the tables. The area is very vast with a lot of tables. I got the seasonal graham honey latte (decaf) it was decent but didn't really taste any different or special like graham crackers what I was expecting. I also got the seasonal kouign amann which was almond and persimmon. It was a little too sweet for my liking and had a small piece of persimmon in the middle.

    Strawberry matcha
    Diana D.

    Been coming here for years and I've always loved this place. It's so spacious and there's a lot of areas to work. There's plenty of windows to let in natural light. I tried the strawberry matcha today and I loved it. Definitely getting it again. The employees are also very kind. WiFi is good. There's a good amount of outlets for charging your laptop/phone.

    outside
    Amy Y.

    We needed somewhere to chill while waiting for a car repair, so walked over to Cafe 4, located within the 3Crosses Church campus, which is a surprisingly extensive non-denominational community! You can drive or walk in to their campus up a small winding hill, and there's so much parking. All the facilities look very modernized, beautiful, and clean. There is so much space inside Cafe 4, though it was surprisingly hard to find a seat suitable for our needs (away from sunlight and next to outlets). I think they could use more seating in here, though the abundant space allows for much privacy. A lot of people were studying or working on laptops. The atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxing - it was almost library-like. Cafe 4's beverage options were reasonably priced and delicious. You order at the counter and pick up your drink there. You also bus yourself, and return your mugs at the side of the counter. Our lattes came creamy, hot, and with classy latte art. The honey graham latte is popular and deliciously sweet, with the notes of honey and graham crackers. Cafe 4 also has some pastry options. If you need to spend some time waiting for something, are looking for peace and quiet for work or study, or want to visit a great and spacious cafe, Cafe 4 fulfills these needs.

    Serena H.

    staff were lovely, coffees tasted great, and the venue was a nice space with excellent lighting!

    4/20/25 Happy Easter
    Lee D.

    4/20/25 - Happy Easter. Quality/Quantity - We (my daughter) used to hang out here, back in the day. A good huge place to hang out, have coffee, study, etc. Fun and friendly people. A good meeting place. Atmosphere - See above and: Huge location in the church. Plenty of parking, except for Sunday mornings for obvious reasons. Open 6 days a week; see my pictures, Yelp, or their website. Free wifi. Service - See above. Long lines, but it moved fairly quickly. Price - Reasonable and supports the church. Owner Comment - Love your "Meet our Team" on your website! Congrats on your success since 2013.

    Almond croissant and iced Americano
    Jabez P.

    Very nice ambiance located right next to a church/inside? Perfect spot for working/studying. There's plenty of parking and inside seating. I got the almond croissant which was very tasty & rich. Also got an Americano which was pretty good (hard to mess up) Service was nice and overall good experience. IMO one of the better spots to do work in the east bay

    menu & cafe itself
    Danielle P.

    Ayyye 4 (+4).... Cafe 4 is located inside of 3crosses Church up in the hills. The cafe itself is small yet open spaced as it is combined with all of the seating available. One thing I noticed was there's LOTS of seats for groups and pairs. My friend and I saw people come in and out just to use the space for a meeting, to chat, or study. Some people didn't even order anything, so I guess it serves a study space in general. The menu is decent and has a good amount. There's even a spring/ summer menu (refresher / teas) and a seasonal (earl grey matcha, honey lavender, cardamom rose tea latte, and honey graham). They even have pastries like the classics -- croissants (chocolate and almond) -- and not the usual ones like chocolate babka. Very similar to the pastries you see at Verve Coffee. I heard the coffee they use here is Verve, which is my favorite from when I used to be in Santa Cruz! They were even selling Cat & Cloud Coffee beans. Staff were friendly. Our drinks were made relatively fast. They have nonfat milk too (bless). The honey lavender latte was delicious with the lavender flavor being more so subtle than too sweet. You can still taste the coffee too, but was still creamy. My friend opted for the earl grey matcha, which was just okay. As you can see, the barista didn't fill ours up all the way even though it was $6...It was mentioned to the barista if my friend could get more, but the barista just seemed confused and asked if she wanted more milk or ice lol. Anyways, I would come back here again just to study for a long period and get their lattes / any of their coffee items. Decent prices, but I would skip their matcha!

    Vanilla Latte
    Ashley T.

    I've lived around the area for almost 10 years but never checked out this cafe before, and I really wished I did earlier because this has been one of the best cafes I've been to. The staff were so friendly, they got lots of drinks to choose from, and pastries too. My favorite is the big space full of tables for you to study or work with natural lighting too. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Matcha
    Kelly C.

    Great place to grab a drink, catch up with a friend, or do some studying/work. Fills up pretty fast if you want to come regularly and need an outlet. It's not typically too loud, still a great place to study/ do work, but definitely not a library.

    Marielu G.

    A great work area or a place to catch up with friends! It's so spacious and beautiful, natural lighting comes in from every corner. There's plenty of seating inside and outside, if you want to get away from the busier areas there's more straight ahead as you enter for a quieter setting. Baristas are very friendly and approachable! I had their oatmeal as I wanted something light. I'm very picky with my oatmeal, so ordering an instant one was my fault as I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. But it had a nice cinnamon kick to it! Their matcha did its job to satisfy my craving for the day but nothing much to rave about that stands out. Overall this place is a great area to try. Plenty of parking and also a nice area to stroll around!

    Shanna P.

    Now I know what's inside those Three Crosses church that I pass by when going to SF. I didn't expect for there to be a whole cafe and study/hangout spot inside. The coffee was surprisingly good and exceeded my expectation. I ordered their sweet latte and for $6 it was HUGE. I was struggling to finish it but it was very good. Not too bitter and not too sweet. Service was quick. Will come back to study here!

    Cardamom rose tea latte

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    Hi. Is the cafe for quiet work space only? Would the cafe allow a group of 4 to play mah jong in…

    I would say, generally speaking, the cafe is more on the quieter side of environments. Most folks utilize headphones for any outside noise. However, there are often groups working or collaborating. Nonetheless, there may be some outdoor seating… Read more

    Can people still sit down after 3:30, but not order the drink? Not sure if the whole place closes...

    The gates are open all nite long. You can stay there but it will limited to staff. We hang out there usually till 6

    Hi are there extended hours at night during ice skating?

    Jennifer, Yes! We will be open 3:30-8:00 with a limited menu.

    Do they still have the affogato on the menu?

    Hi there, currently we do not but we are hoping to bring it back soon!

    Is this cafe a separate entity than the church or do some proceeds support the church?

    Will Cafe4 ever go back to the pre-pandemic hours? I really miss hanging out until 6 :(

    We really hope so! But for now, we'll be sticking with our 8a-3:30p.

    Are you offering indoor seating during this time (Nov 2021)?

    Yes! 8a-3:30p Sunday-Friday

    Do they serve food for lunch?

    Yes - there are a good number of items you can get on the menu at Cafe 4. That also includes during lunchtime.

    Are there plans to increase opening hours to evenings and weekends?

    We'll be reopening for limited hours this Sunday! Our hours for the time being are Sundays 8a-12p, Monday-Friday 8a-3:30p. =)

    Do they allow the use of personal containers for beverages at the moment?

    This depends on the drink! If you want to bring in a mug for coffee you're more than welcome! Something like a cappuccino or late proves to be a bit more difficult because we can't take the cup from you. You'll place the cup on the counter and we'll… Read more

    Is there still outdoor seating available?

    Yes!

    Does the WiFi reach outdoor tables?

    Yes, it does

    Is there any indoor dining at the moment?

    Only outdoor seating at the moment.

    Is it open with outdoor seating?

    Yes! Our outdoor seating is open!

    Do you allow service dogs?

    Yes! Trained service dogs are allowed inside, all other dogs are allowed on our outdoor patio!

    Do i have to pay extra to get the number 4 in my latte?

    Hi there! We do latte art on each of our bar drinks (lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, etc.). The 4 design is typically dusted on the top of our Chai in cinnamon and Matcha lattes with matcha powder, but we'd be happy to dust a 4 design in cinnamon on… Read more

    I heard the church service takes place Sunday mornings? I really want to study here sundays so what time would be a good time to drop by with less noise and traffic? 12pm maybe?

    To be honest, the cafe is consistently busy due to the fact that there are so many people daily that use the wi-fi offered there; the only caveat being they must purchase something from the cafe and they tend to only make one purchase but stay there… Read more

    Is the background music loud? Would a group of coworkers conversate easily enough?

    It's not loud. There are plenty of seating areas that a group can gather to converse quietly with not much interruption. But the intercom is on when church services are in place.

    Do they have gluten free pastors or bagels?

    They have some sealed ones from Mariposa Bakery, like the chocolate brownie or lemon bar!

    Best time to come in when there's not alot of people?

    Midday lunchtime is good when a majority of the students leave to eat

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