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    Red Bay Coffee

    4.2 (122 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Decaf Vanilla Bean Latte
    Tara M.

    My son loves coffee so I went in to get him a bag of coffee beans for his birthday present. I decided to order a decaf Vanilla Bean Latte and it did not disappoint. Just a great flavor, right temperature, and lovely presentation wrapped up in cup. Love it! I love the decor, the place has an incredible vibe, and excellent service. I'm not much of a coffee drinker but when I do, I buy from Red Bay.

    Local and delicious
    Elizabeth C.

    Discovered Red Bay Coffee a week ago. walked into the Manufacturing plant and got great experience with the history of the coffee, we were directed to the shop two blocks up! Wow the cafe was amazing! The gorgeous cafe was huge and the whole vibe was so native to the Oakland I grew up in! The service was great! I purchased 2 bags of coffee beans, can't wait to grind them!

    Cappuccino oat
    David H.

    Cool local vibe. Good spot to do some work, catch up with friends and enjoy some caffeine. Staff were efficient and service was friendly. The cappuccino had good flavor and artwork. Give this place a shot.

    Bridget O.

    Went for a mental health break and happened upon the coffee shop. Inside was a soft promotion for The Big Cigar premiere. I would definitely come back to spend more time in this space. It's well lit, very friendly stuff and extremely clean. I treated myself to an almond milk latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Both were satisfyingly delicious.

    Alice X.

    Only thing I had here was the oat charcoal latte and I wished there was disclaimer that said if ordering the charcoal latte please be aware that your stool will be black. I didn't know and I was freaked out because I totally forgot that I had the charcoal latte! The charcoal latte itself was ok, it tasted really nutty and sorta chunky. It's not my thing but I'm sure there's something else on their menu that I would order next time. The coffee shop was really modern looking and I saw lots of people on their computers. Maybe they are working remotely? The barista was super nice and perky. Love it! Parking can be kinda hard to find....

    Outside
    Lisa S.

    Never been to their actual HQ instead I always have gone to the other smaller location with the gardens. Nice change and visit here. HQ is super big with a huge selection of coffee bags ready to go and coffee orders/menu. I came in and got some beans and a late to go. My fave here has prolly been the charcoal late. It's so good and flavorful! I just cant get enough at all. My go to drink here. I never get a chance to get there early enough to get the pastries and they almost always sell out too ): Service is great and I enjoy coming into any of their locations.

    Elisha S.

    I have been to the red bay location in Sf.. this location in Oakland is nice .. metered parking Wasn't bad for a week day..I have always wanted to try the charcoal latte .. omg I was not disappointed it was sooooo good I can't wait to come back and have another. This place has a good vibe it's so nice inside. Lots of light from the big windows . The have a nice countertop where u can sit in at the window and a work space area with plants.. I would recommend trying the charcoal latte and I picked up a non dairy creamer.. the creamer was ok I tried it in iced coffee I'll try it again in warm coffee .I felt so welcomed not rushed the staff was amazing helping me decide what coffee I wanted to try. Everyone was patient and kind. Even let me sample one of the coffees

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    Xia C.

    Cute and spacious has lots of room for you to hang out and drink coffee talk with friends and even get a little work done because there are multiple electrical outlets 5/5 Charcoal latte- 4.5/5 is my favorite got it with oat milk hot gives you a nutty, earthy taste I always say I'm going to try a different flavor but never can All the girls in there was friendly and welcoming the girl at the front you can tell her is fairly new, but the other girls were super helpful and very friendly quiche-5/5 it was bomb it had egg squash, and mushroom don't know what else, but the Outside was very flaky, but a good flaky, but inside was warm. It was just a perfect combination.

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    Ask the Community - Red Bay Coffee

    Are dogs allowed inside or only on the patio?

    Yes! We love dogs and welcome them inside.

    Do you sell mugs with your logo here?

    Yes, they have a beautiful matte black mug with a glossy red bay coffee symbol

    Does this spot have wifi?

    Yes it does :)

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    I'm usually very particular about matcha since I've perfected my own recipe to suit my personal…read moretaste, but I have to say I really enjoyed their Earl Grey Matcha from the seasonal menu. It wasn't overly sweet and still maintained that earthy matcha flavor that many places tend to lose when they jump on the matcha trend. My husband ordered the Vanilla Bean Caramel Latte, also from the seasonal menu, and loved it so much that he said this is now his favorite coffee spot. Safe to say, whenever we're back in town, we'll definitely be returning!

    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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    The sweetest gal at the counter made me a lovely raspberry decaf white mocha and a crazy-delicious…read morebreakfast burrito! It was packed with eggs, bacon, ham and even some chopped red onion that I requested. Highly recommend, and very close to Oakland Airport in case you need a beverage or snack to go before your flight.

    I run a couple of times a week in the area, I'll usually go into Safeway for some post run fuel…read more Decided to come in here and try an iced latte. I came in around 8:30, a few tables outside had people drinking their coffees and eating breakfast. When I walked in, only one guy was waiting for his order. There was only one person working. The service was not good. I stood at the order counter for 5 minutes, I looked at the lady, she looked at me, and didn't offer a high I'll be right with you. I understand she was the only one preparing coffee and food. I'm not trying to complain about the wait, but the lack of acknowledging a customer to say it will take some time. I finally ordered an iced latte. I do think they have some creative drinks, but I know they are usually too sweet and I just opt for a plain iced latte instead. It was an ok latte, nothing amazing. They have a bulletin board for people to post their flyers or business cards. There was a card on the board that said A.W.A.R - All woke are retards. I'm sure that's not the view of the establishment. I do think they need to screen the board from time to time.

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