Nomad cafe has the best organic coffee anywhere in the East Bay. Plus they have great food items, smoothies and teas. The owners work hard and are the nicest ever. This is a true neighborhood gem that I encourage everyone to support! read more

$18.38 for coconut water and pork chop salad. Basically a pork chop bahnmi in salad form without the bread and mayo. Decent size makes it a somewhat budget friendly choice. And the pork wasn't gamey. Very good. I suspect the bahn-mi version of this would taste even better. Definitely would eat again. read more

Nomad Cafe - Pork chop salad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I got an espresso. It was a med/dark roast with a decent layer of crema and medium body. I tasted dark chocolate bitterness and nutty flavors. The shot wasn't burnt or overly bitter. More nuanced flavor or creamier texture would have made it even better. 3/5. read more

Nomad Cafe - Espresso double shot - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm OBSESSED! This cafe makes the BEST friggin' banh mi sammies and I am so addicted at this point. The true definition of a hidden gem! Nomad is tucked away on a corner off of Shattuck Ave. Street parking only, but it's usually pretty easy to find parking if you're coming during a weekday afternoon. The staff is so incredibly sweet here and it's never been crazy busy when I've visited. It's a small shop but super cozy with both indoor and outdoor seating. I've had several of their drinks (chai tea, smoothies, Thai tea) and everything has tasted really good. But the real reason why I keep coming back here is for those damn banh mi's! I mean... Geezus. They are just... so friggin' good. The bread always tastes so fresh and perfectly crispy like they just took it out of the oven. The meat is always tender and when I ask for spicy, they actually make it spicy. I usually go for the pork chop banh mi and it is always fiyah. I long for that crunch after my first bite. It is just so amazing. A pork chop banh mi with a Thai iced tea on their patio on a warm day is like heaven on earth! You think I'm jokin'... but I ain't! Have yourself one and experience the joy. I have and it's pretty mind blowing. So, sooo grateful to have this little gem down the street from where I work. read more

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I stopped by in the morning for a caffeine fix and got their viet iced coffee. It was perfectly sweetened and extremely caffeinated as it should be! The man working was super nice and quick which I appreciated since I was on the way to work. The cafe had some seating and lots of food options I'm definitely going to come back and try for a little weekend cafe hang. read more

Nomad Cafe - Vietnamese Iced Coffee 16 oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Quiet and tucked away off Shattuck and Alcatraz, this spot is one of my go to's for Vietnamese iced coffee. The staff is quiet and friendly with consistent service, a rare thing with moody folks letting their negativity seep into work these days. In terms of ambiance, it's a quiet environment with a decent amount of seating and a kiosk for ordering (if the staff is busy already). Nomad is a good place to relax and maybe do some work, somewhere you could sit for a couple hours mostly undisturbed. read more

First time here Yelp lead me here as I was searching for Vietnamese coffee in the area. I drove up and found parking right in front YAY This is a little neighborhood spot, very low key and seems to be family owned and locally owned cafe. Inside is well organized and clean. Menu is easy to read Prices are reasonable Customer service is friendly Vietnamese coffee did not disappoint $6.75 Chicken Banh Mi with avocado $12.50 Total $20.29 Street parking only indoor and outdoor seating available read more

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Fresh, friendly and delicious are accurate words for Nomad Cafe. My friend and I happened on it while visiting antique stores in Oakland/Berkeley and will definitely go back. Next time I'll try the Bahn mi because they have a large selection including pineapple with tofu that looked intriguing. The veggie sandwich comes with either cream cheese or hummus. I chose the hummus and devoured the freshest most delicious sandwich ever. It had lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion on sourdough. There are several bread choices. My friend had a tuna on sourdough and said it was perfect and almost over stuffed with great tuna salad. She enjoyed her Vietnamese iced coffee. The people working here are super nice and friendly. We grabbed a table outside to sit in the sun and they brought our sandwiches out to us. Parking was easy in the neighborhood. While I mention veggie options, they have everything an omnivore would want. read more

Nomad Cafe - The veggie sandwich on sourdough with hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion is fresh and delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

From the outside it looks sketchy, but omg the food and drinks are AMAZING!!! A must try, do not be fooled by the outside!!!

Sweet little cafe. I popped in here before a morning meeting to just get hot tea to go. The service was good, everyone was friendly, and they had great loose leaf tea options. I chose the lemon ginger and it was flavorful. They had a nice menu too, so I look forward to returning to get a bite next time. read more

Nomad Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a really delicious breakfast sandwich on a plain bagel. loved it. kudos to the chef! read more

Nomad Cafe - Toasty plain bagel with bacon eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing ambiance. Terrific place to unwind with good people. The best coffee to start my day.

The lavender latte made my day! This café offers great quality sandwiches and coffee. The outdoor seating is a perfect match for a sunny day. I'll definitely be coming back to spend more time here. read more

Nomad Cafe - Lavender latte made my day Good sandwiches and great quality coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Bahn mi sandwiches here are really yummy and right in the heart of Berkeley! Love stopping in when I'm on Shattuck!

I love Nomad Cafe! The owners always greet me with a smile. I no longer live in the area but every time I'm near by I come by to grab a bagel and coffee. They are always friendly and I feel like they provide a good variety of coffee drinks and food options that are super delicious and priced very well. Support local businesses like them, they're the best! :) read more

This delicious smoothie is from the next day because I ordered a batch of smoothies for my busy weekend meal prep and let me tell you it was totally worth it! I always order delivery from Nomad Cafe and they always kill it! Even the smoothie with turmeric is so yummy!!! I usually get their smoothies, lattes, breakfast bagel sandwiches and salads they keep me coming back and their smoothies are a delight because I find smoothies difficult to find these days .... Thank you Nomad!! Until next time :) read more

Nomad Cafe - Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Pork Banh Mi was tasty and bread was fresh. Mint Matcha tastes like mint chip ice cream. A little expensive, but to be expected.

I drive by Nomad fairly often, usually while looking to go south on the freeway. I was always intrigued by this cafe, which struck me consistently as a friendly and interesting neighborhood place. I finally stopped in with a friend one Saturday morning, expecting an ethereal coffee experience. I'm sorry to report that I didn't get one. I ordered a cortado and found it to have "way too much milk and foam" (according to my photo caption) and to come across like a weak latte. Bummer! My visit was only Strike One. I continue to think of Nomad as friendly and interesting. I hope to try it again. read more

Nomad Cafe - Nomad's cortado had way too much milk and foam. It seemed more like a latte than anything else. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

They have a really good chai and chicken sandwich! They have many options for hot drinks especially during this cold weather!

Great place for good Bahn Mi sandwiches! I love the tofu bahn mi, and often get it with a chai latte, or a Chaga coffee drink. They have snacks as well if you're in the go. This is a local family owned spot that's been around for years. Service is always kind, and they bring in a steady flow of regulars. Cute, bright, and peaceful dining area to read, eat or even get some work done! read more

Nice little cafe that is a great place for enjoying some peace and quiet while getting some work done. I came here on a Sunday morning where the restaurant started getting busy towards the end of my visit. There's a few tables inside and outside for guests. They have a great variety of blended, cold, hot drinks, smoothies and a cooler with energy drinks and other goodies. I tried their pork banh mi which had a sensation of flavors of textures. The pork was super juicy and filling. I also liked their garlic pesto sandwich. The sandwich was very umami and super satisfying. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would come back in the future. read more

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An absolute hidden gem. Great selection of coffee drinks but it's the Vietnamese iced ice coffee that's off the charts. They also have great selection of smoothies - unique choices, high protein and one with collagen! (Why don't more places do that??). And as others have stated, the sandwiches are great and affordable. Really nice people work there, open early, plenty of seating. Neighborhood is lucky to have them. Thanks for the good service and good food, Nomad. read more

We got the vegetarian Bahn Mi tofu sandwich and that tasted good. This place serves steamed tofu instead of fried tofu, which in my opinion, tastes better and is healthier. No service needed as you just pick up your food in the front and sit at a table. The place was quiet, and the ambiance was what you'd expect from a Vietnamese sandwich place. read more

F**king delicious Not very busy. Food served quickly. Very fresh ingredients! So many breakfast and lunch options. Veggie options too!! We had the Tuna Croissant Sandwich Thai iced tea the Lox Bagel with a Mint Matcha! read more

Nomad Cafe - Thai Iced Tea mint Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Food is always Amazing. I always have it delivered to my job for lunch. This House Salad with Tuna was Amazing read more

Nomad Cafe - This House Salad with Tuna was Amazing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly staff, fairly good coffee, okay sandwich. Had the bahn mi and Vietnamese coffee on a Saturday morning. It was a pretty long wait considering the order. Bahn mi was not what I was expecting for a pork chop bahn mi. Taste and size were okay but nothing special. Coffee was pretty decent. The staff were friendly and communicative. Overall acceptable if in the area; I would try again for other options; I'm not sure I would travel to do so. read more

Neighborhood low key no stress vitals. I eat at Nomad 3 times a week. Wonderful food, wonderful people. read more

This place is great for what it is. Food is solid and it is great to have a local place. Yet, I was very put off by the camera watching the employees work. It gives off creepy panopticon prison vibes. If this is to be a community location, trust seems it could be built up in better and more productive ways. It makes the cafe look cheap and the workers seem to be watched like prisoners, with the camera panning in micro movements with everything they do. This place would be much better if the owner removed the camera and just placed a safety camera watching the whole space instead. read more

Been here twice already and the coffee doesn't disappoint, especially considering how affordable it is! Quick and efficient service! A neighborhood gem! Will definitely be back to try the sandwiches next time. read more

Nomad Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Nomad is a cute little neighborhood cafe that serves up a wide range of sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, teas, and coffee. The menu was a bit overwhelming at first, but I made a good choice with my spicy pineapple chicken bahn mi. Very tasty with a little heat that balanced out nicely with the sweetness of the pineapple flavor. It's hard to find a filling sandwich under $9 these days, so was really happy to find this one. There are a few tables inside and on the sidewalk patio. It seems like a great place to get some work done or meet friends. There were a few students inside studying when I stopped in. I'll be back! read more

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Great banh mi, bagels and smoothies! Pleasant atmosphere and staff. Definitely recommend!

The staff is super friendly and kind. This is a great place to sit outside or inside. I ordered a house coffee and it was legit good and just the right amount of zing! Since it's Thankful Thursday, I'd like to thank Nomad Cafe for their great staff, coffee, and ambiance! Next time I'll have a bite to eat and keep the community posted read more

Overdue update for the amazing Nomad Cafe. My first review was 4 years ago but I've been coming to Nomad for close to a decade now. V and his team are lovely, kind and make fantastic food and coffee. I'm so glad to see how they've expanded their offerings and created even more space for sitting. I'm partial to their tuna melt (and I've tried them all here in town) but my friends whom I've brought to Nomad over the years of course love the bahn mi, treats and more. Coffeeshops like these with a relaxing quiet atmosphere are harder to find nowadays so don't miss out on becoming a regular here. Thanks, V and team! read more

Love their Banh Mi sandwiches. They're fresh, warm, just the right portions, delicious! Their coffee is great, too! Service was prompt and gracious. Located at a street corner, they have tables outside for dog lovers, joggers, or someone who just loves the sun. Glad my daughter took me to try this place! read more

Great Food. Amazing Banh Mi sandwich. Cute little shop as well. Amazing and Nice Owner.

Time to update this review 10 years later! Without naming this site, I'll say that I can see why owners of businesses must despise it. I've been on this site on and off since about the time it started. Some of the reviews are so unfair and impacts the overall rating of the business. Anyway, Nomad rules. They saved me during the pandemic, busting their butts and risking their health and well-being to stay open when the world was on lock down. The banh mi continue to be great. Got addicted to the peanut butter and chocolate smoothies there for a while. The proprietors are friendly, food is prepared quickly. Haven't stayed for coffee in a long while since I'm out of school. Thanks, Nomad, for being a great go-to. read more

If you are actually into coffee/lattes; do not go here. Very watered down, no depth. Horrible latte for the price of $5.50 for a small iced latte. Avoid at all cost. This is a review for their latte. I haven't tried their food. read more

i just adore the cozy vibes to this place. the relaxing scent of baked goods, then the white noise of conversations surrounding me, big and beautiful windows, and always friendly staff. favorite spot to get a nice sandwich and vegan cookies (from another brand but they are still there). read more

They recently updated to have more seating, which is nice. Plenty of outlets and strong wi-fi. Restroom is kept clean and the staff is friendly and accomodating. The only problem is they keep it COLD in here, I guess to avoid people getting too cozy. But overall, a nice place. read more

great neighborhood spot with good bahn mi. friendly service, solid bagels (for the Bay Area)