I pass this place all the time, and finally went one morning. Very busy place in the mornings. Happy to support a local cafe near the BART station! Yes, very convenient to pick up a breakfast sandwich before heading into the city for work or wherever you're going for the day. Seriously, that breakfast Sanwhich so flavorful when I took the first bite. I added the tomato & spinach & I'm glad I did. Next time I will get sausage, since I got turkey this time. I'm not a pork person usually, but, for this Sanwhich I will try. lol Few ladies working when I as there, doing their best with so many orders coming through. Good for them. Will be back very soon! read more

Powderface - This sandwich is everything!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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The staff member, who had been there for some time, told me I had to pay ¢25 for a "FORK"! Mind you, I work near by, and I was practically an every day customer and gave tips constantly just because it's the reasonable thing to do for workers in the service industry like myself! I think it is justifiable that the staff should exercise a level of discretion and not penny pinch everything given that she seen that I was a paying customer almost everyday in the morning. I have never went back since. Furthermore, I have also shared my thoughts with my colleagues and some have had similar complaints about this establishment! DO BETTER POWDER FACE!!! read more

If you're looking for coffee on the run, or somewhere to study that's near public transit, this place might just be it for you! That's exactly how I was able to get to this place -- as it was steps away from the Fruitvale BART Station. I'd like to also say that this place probably has one of the best Vietnamese coffee places to date -- despite being in the Fruitvale neighborhood. I love how there's other vendors joining in on the Fruitvale Village hype, and I'm just really happy for this business overall. The other things that I got from this establishment were their croissants -- they have ones that tasted really good. The hospitality was immaculate, and they made their drinks in a fast and efficient matter. read more

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The beignets make me want to visit New Orleans again to see just how similar they are to Cafe du Monde. This place is not only delicious, but clean and conveniently just outside a BART station. The drawback is that they charge extra for things like using a credit card (50¢), adding an egg to the Breakfast Sandwich that "includes egg and cheese" (50¢), and tap water in a cup (50¢). I'm not sure why the egg charge was extra and I didn't feel like asking. I can imagine that they don't provide a free, unsupervised tap for water because two separate people approached us while we were eating to ask for change, then they each sat down at a nearby table. I didn't see them order food. These are just observations. I'm definitely coming back, but will set my expectations by, for example, bringing cash and maybe some protein bars. read more

Found this place because of the beignets and will now recommend this spot because of it! The beignets come out piping hot fresh with a choice of either powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar as the topping. Of course, I ordered the powdered sugar topping at an attempt to scratch my Disneyland beignet crave.. in all honesty I think these ones are leagues better. I also ordered their strawberry smoothie and it was good. Nothing memorable, just had an artificial fruit taste so do not expect fresh ingredients. My friend ordered a chai latte and a sausage breakfast sandwich and she enjoyed both of them! Powderface is located in the plaza adjacent to the Fruitvale station. There are plenty of other businesses to check out as well as plenty of parking due to Bart. Don't expect a quiet space to do any sort of work here because it is a busy hub for commuters and students. Plus I don't think there's wifi (based on a previous review) read more

Powderface - beignets and strawberry smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Cute cafe right off Fruitvale bart station. We came in at the end of the day but were quickly taken care of. Our beignets were made fresh and were hot and delicious! read more

Powderface - Beignets & double espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

We came here looking for a place to sit down and eat. When we walked in the staff didnt greet us or even acknowledge we were waiting to order. We had to ask if we were standing in the right spot to order and the lady pointed next to her and we moved over after waiting a few minutes. I ordered 2 bagles with cream cheese, a banana smoothie and a caramel frapp. The bagles wete soft but there was so much cream cheese it poured out the sides. My daughter enjoyed her banana smoothie and my frappe was good as well. Besides the staff not appearing very friendly the food and drinks were good. read more

Beignets are THE BEST in the Bay!! Service is helpful and conscientious. I do wish they would adjust their hours online. They close at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. read more

This is a cute, stylish and clean coffee cafe and store in Fruitvale Oakland. The caramel frappe was good and had a good amount of caffeine to keep me up during the day. Highly recommend and will come back to try other items from the menu read more

Been here a handful of times during my morning commute. Mostly for coffee. Today however I decide to get a breakfast sandwich as well. Coffee is reasonably priced but their sandwiches were pretty up there, starting at $9.50 Coffee came out after a few minutes. Sandwich was taking upwards of 12 mins. Had to leave it to catch my train. I returned later on in the day after work to get a refund. None of the cashiers knew how to do it and management is no where to be found... nothing a call to the bank can't fix but won't be coming here again. And don't recommend if you want customer service that match the prices theyre charging. read more

Id been trying to get here solely for their beignets. If you've been to NOLA and spent time at Cafe Dumonde,you'll be hard pressed to find something as good. This places comes close. They make it when you order so it is fresh and like at Cafe Dumonde you'll be bathed in powdered sugar when you eat. I also ordered anl Mexican spice coffee. Very good. Service is excellent and the line moves fast. Definitely have some regulars, commuters and have their regular customers orders down. Their crepes looked great so I'll be back to try those. Another local small business to support. read more

Powderface - Mexican spice chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Beignets are fine, not really treat worthy of calories IMO. Also the sauces are bland (bottled caramel is just not a contender against the freshly made stuff.) The smoothies are also quite bland. Same with the crepes. So why 5 stars? They have literally the best coffee cake! Typically 3 different flavors, and the perfect amount of crumbly topping stuff and moistness--I don't like that word (moistness) but I can't find an appropriate synonym in my brain right now...sorry. Also their coffee is also quite good too. It's kinda a cheap brand of coffee but it's not so acidic like some of the specialty coffee places. It's probably just that I have cheap taste, but whatever I'll accept that. read more

Service is friendly and efficient. It's right off bart so it's a fun treat post commute. Beignets were dense but the flavor was great! Indoor and outdoor seating. Cute photos on the wall. read more

Powderface - 3 pack beignet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered a smoothie and it took more than 10 min mind you that there where only 2 people who ordered and took long with their drinks to. The lady there was instead talking to the other lady and attending other customers instead of doing the drinks. The customer services is very bad and prices there are so high now. read more

What happened to the beignets here? I haven't been in a couple of years and recently took my son there with the promise of the best beignet he's ever had. The ones we got served were dense and heavy, and the insides were mushy. Beignets from here years ago were puffy, light and delightful. These were a huge disappointment, we couldn't even get through one shared one between us. Tasted more like a churro than a beignet. Likely won't return here again. read more

Went here for the very first time and the beignets did not disappoint. They were fresh and made to order. You get them right out the fry not oily at all. They are hugeeeeee. Me and my big sis shared and 2 were enough for me. You can choice from powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. Chocolate or caramel drizzle is extra charge. I had the chocolate but next time I'll try it with caramel. The service was fast and durning the time I went they were super busy. It was lunch time for the high school on the plaza. Lots of seating available to do your homework or work. They had a lot of pictures on the wall and are. The little shop is such a chill vibe. They also sell sweet and savory crepes that I will try next time! read more

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Best beignets in town! They remind me of the Mickey Mouse beignets at Disneyland--light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. I've tried beignets from other places in town, but they tend to be too thick and chewy for my taste. I personally prefer a lighter texture, and Powderface nails it. I've also tried their banana and strawberry crepes, and they are just as amazing--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. read more

Had been wanting to try this place for a long time. Honestly. Pretty good. I will say, eat as soon as you get them. They're not good later. They get a little soggy. Service was just so-so. Coffee was just so-so. But yeah, the beignets are great as long as you eat right then and there. read more

I came here with the intent to get some work done on my computer while having a coffee and breakfast sandwich, unfortunately they do not offer any WiFi. The vanilla late and breakfast sandwich was ok. Not bad but not memorable. read more

I love it here. A cute little coffee shop that serves the best beignets! The prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly read more

Powderface - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

A cute little spot for an afternoon coffee/snack! Definitely try their brownies. They are IMPOSSIBLY moist and delicious. The coffee is good, nothing too mind blowing. The staff is kind and their service is quick! Overall a nice Fruitvale experience! :) read more

I ordered the panini croque monsieur which is listed as a ham and swiss cheese sandwich on the menu board. When I got my sandwich, there was mustard on it. The board said nothing about it including mustard and neither did the cashiers. I went up and asked for one without mustard and they wanted to charge me for it even though I never asked for mustard on the original sandwich. The ladies at the counter said something about the manager not wanting them to remake it/wanting to charge me for the new one. It wasn't until one of my friends went up again to argue that they remade the sandwich the way I originally asked for it. I like tipping at small businesses but they truly made me regret it. Shame on the manager for letting two ladies run the entire store while sitting in the back doing nothing. And shame on the manager for putting up a fight to replace the 15 dollar sandwich I paid for read more

Excellent beignets and excellent customer service. I arrived early to pick up an order and they were able to accommodate me and did so with a smile. I did not sample any of the other baked goods, but they looked GOOD, especially the coffee cake. Thank you! I will be back!! read more

powderface will always hold a special place in my heart. my father, who passed away last year, first brought us here when we were kids, and we instantly fell in love with their beignets, truly the best we've ever had. it became our little family spot, and being on the wall as kids made it even more special. even now, in 2025, we still come back and feel that same warmth every time. thank you, powderface, for being a piece of our memories and for keeping his spirit alive through every visit. read more

Powderface - Me & my sisters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I love Powderface! Can't go wrong with whatever you order. The ladies are great. I love just hopping in BART, running in to get a sandwich and beignets and hopping back in the next BART home. read more

Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food was good as always. Have been coming here for over 10 years and this place never disappoints. read more

Powderface - Beignets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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I LOVE Powderface's coffee! The beignets are fine (actually, kinda bland TBH, and the sauces seem "cheap" like the caramel is not real butter caramel) But they have the absolute BEST coffee cakes ! I wish their pastries had signs so people could know wtf they are. lol The service is always fine. The location is a stone's throw away from me, so I'm biased on the sense that I can walk there in 2 mins, so I obviously appreciate that...especially due to the fact that it's gotta be difficult dealing with some of the patrons around this area. Due to that fact alone, I appreciate them for being here and staying open. (Especially due to the difficulties of owning a small business and especially in Oakland, where city leaders are some of the worst. Not to get political, but it's true.) The ambiance in the place is a typical cafe. It's got plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, which is great! read more

Service was good and Vietnamese coffee was even better! Hella strong but kinda pricey.... read more

Powderface - My Vietnamese iced coffee size Large for $6.75 kinda pricey but I was treating myself today so it was worth it! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Ive been going to powderface for many years. I just got around to reviewing. This cafe has a lot of drink and food options. I love their smoothies. I also enjoy their jalapeño bagels with egg bacon and cheese. Recently I tried their iced latte which was good. I haven't had their beignets recently but when I did they were pretty good. You can also order over the phone before coming in which is convenient sometimes because there is usually two people working taking orders and making the food and drinks. Therefore you may have to wait for your items. This place has a couple of tables but a lot of people order to go since it is near the bart. read more

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Best beignets I've had honestly super soft and super light. Service was awesome they were pretty busy but got my order out promptly. They also made these fresh to order and were just super kind. There's plenty of seating. read more

I was so disappointed with the experience I had today. 3 people who came in after me got their orders before me and 2 of them ordered the same thing. When I pointed this out to the lady she tried to argue with me. I said I'm not going to argue and I hope you have a wonderful day. I got to my bus and opened my sandwich to find that the croissant was burnt. Bad service and a burnt sandwich for $10. Soooo not worth it. Never again read more

Powderface - $10 for this burnt breakfast croissant 1 and a half slices of thin bacon and horrible customer service. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This is one of the few spots around that serves beignets! They are fairly cheap too. You can order three beignets for $5. They go great with a cup of coffee. This place could probably use a touch-up. The presentation is a little lacking. However, the service is decent and the crepes are delicious, so I keep coming back. Two items to try: (1) The jalapeno bagels. They are delish. Load it up with egg and bacon and cheese. You won't be hungry for a longtime after that. (2) The smoothies. They are better than Jamba Juice. Made fresh with good quality ingredients. The area is a little dicey. So please be safe. read more

The service was prompt. The mocha was excellent and I'm very picky with my mochas and it's very good. I highly suggest coming here and the inside is cute. Lots of seating. read more

Powderface - Upper Outdoor view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Place lost its touch, Place is dusty n dirty seriously needs a deep cleaning... staff isn't capable of executing what's on the menu... beignets and crapes overcooked all the time... power sugar may cover the look but does not cover the texture It's not worth the cost and more! read more

I was having lunch across the street and noticed Powderface had beignets. I love beignets, but have a hard time finding good ones in the Bay Area. The ones at Powderface are good enough for the Bay Area, but not as good as in New Orleans. They are made to order and come out nice and warm with a generous topping of powdered sugar. The interiors are light but could be a bit airier. If you're in the area, it's worth dropping by to pick up a few, especially since the staff is nice and service is quick and efficient. The price is pretty reasonable too. read more

Powderface - Beignets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I grew up in New Orleans and had many a begniet in the French Quarter. The ones at Powderface are every bit as good. Great name!

The beignets are incredible!!!! My favorite are the powdered sugar, the cinnamon sugar were good too! They were served hot, steamy and perfectthe Asiago bagel was also deliciousthe employees were very nice and there is some outdoor seatingthere is no public restroom though just FYI read more

Powderface - Beignets (2 powder sugar traditional and 1 cinnamon sugar) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I commented to the workers, "it must be amazing working where you make everyone happy" All I gotta say is I dont know whose idea it was to open a beignet shop in Oakland, but I am so very happy they did. I lurv the Cinnamon and Sugar beignets and last time I also tried their carrot cake. OMG I'm obsessed! I will take pics next time, I promise! (I ate too fast this time) read more

Dreaming about Beignets. I've not been to NOLA is a few years, but so fondly remember Cafe Du Monde and Cafe Beignet. My BFF and Elite Yelper, Saachi G, told me see was on her way to New Orleans. I mentioned Beignets and she raved about Powderface as "best in the East Bay!" Yup! Throw down them delicious powdered beignets with chicory coffee to chase. Made to order, these beignets are more cakey with a crunchy crust and a soft inside. Different, but not the pillow texture at Cafe Du Monde. It's more like the ones I've had at Cafe Beignet, but doused with caramel sauce, it was all good. So now I'm contemplating a trip to New Orleans. Not just for. I'm dreaming about Leah's Pralines... read more

Some of the best coffee and beignets I've had outside of Cafe du Monde. Truly a welcoming establishment with incredibly friendly local ownership. read more