I recently visited Sabino's Coffee Shop, and it quickly became my favorite spot! The coffee is exceptional--each cup is rich and perfectly brewed. I especially loved their Matcha Latte and Americano. The customer service is outstanding; the baristas are friendly and genuinely care about your experience. The cozy ambiance makes it a perfect place to relax or work. Big difference coming to this family owned coffee shop vs. a corporate chain coffee shop. Thank you Sabinos - officially my favorite coffee shop! read more

Sabino's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Front of the store seems cramped, but there seems to be a patio. I didn't get a chance to check out. Three tables inside, I'll occupied by people who are WFH. I wouldn't exactly rely on a spot for working when you visit, but definitely grab and go. Very affordable prices. I had a large iced hazelnut latte for under seven dollars which is basically unheard of today. read more

Mexican mocha decaf was good. The barista was so nice, friendly, and patient with me as I decided what I wanted. The blueberry pastries are really good. Great small coffee shop. Will definitely be back. read more

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Nice little shop inside! Tried the iced chai latte and iced matcha and both were great! Great ambiance inside with a little back sitting area read more

Sabino's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

I visited this coffee shop today, and while most of the staff was friendly and welcoming, the cashier made the experience really unpleasant. She seemed annoyed from the moment I approached the counter--no greeting, no smile, and very short, dismissive responses to simple questions. It felt like I was bothering her just by placing an order. The rest of the crew was great and handled their jobs well, but the attitude at the register really set a negative tone. A cashier is the first point of contact for customers, and professionalism matters. I hope management addresses this, because this shop has potential--but the customer service at the register needs serious improvement. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Great Vietnamese coffee, good food, cute place. Weekend visit to San Leandro, found this place our first day and came back the second day because it was so good. Loved the peroshki. Brought back childhood memories. Nice staff. read more

Another first time visit and I noticed they got few selections of non meat breakfast sandwiches. We ventured and nice staff our order was given on a timely manner. Our sandwiches were pre made and they either heated them up on a toaster oven so it came in hot. Ambiance is very eclectic vibe came in with some firefighters waiting for their drinks, few people sitting on a very causal atmosphere. read more

Sabino's Coffee - pesto mushroom calzone and piroshkie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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This place is super cute inside and the Vietnamese coffee was amazing, but the food and service are lacking. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant- the egg is microwaved and they give you bacon bits. The employees weren't super friendly and actually kind of rude. I would've ordered a pastry as well, but the service made me change my mind. read more

Was greeted immediately as soon as we walked in . I knew I was there to try the Vietnamese coffee and it did not disappoint!!! It was so flavorful and I asked for less sweet . The place was so cozy . I can't wait to come back to the their sandwiches ! read more

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Picture this: Sabino's, a caffeinated oasis teetering on the San Leandro/Oakland border, right off the 580 at Estudillo, where the air hums with the chaotic promise of a morning gone gloriously awry. It's a place where you can perch indoors, all cozy and conspiratorial, or sprawl on the back patio like a sun-drunk poet, plotting your next move. This spot is the perfect pre-work hideout for whispering sweet corporate nothings with a colleague, away from the office's soul-crushing fluorescence. Or, if you're feeling Friday-morning feral, it's prime real estate for cackling with old friends while the world stumbles bleary-eyed to their 9-to-5s. I stormed in on a weekday dawn, vibes dialed to eleven, and ordered a bacon egg cheese croissant that was less a breakfast sandwich and more a life-affirming hug from a carb god. Paired with an Americano so bold it could bench press your existential dread, it was a match made in manic morning heaven. The croissant flaked like my resolve to ever leave this place, the bacon crisp as a jock's game-day swagger, the egg yolky enough to make you weep with gratitude. I'm already itching to return, like a moth to a neon sign that screams "CAFFEINE AND CHAOS HERE." Sabino's is a choose-your-own-adventure for the soul. Need to clandestinely align your work goals with a trusted cubicle confidant? Done. Wanna reconnect with that high school pal who still owes you $5 from 2009? Pull up a chair. Or, if you're like me--a tornado of curiosity with a side of unhinged charm-- you might just accost a random passerby for a philosophical cage match about life's big questions. This place is a petri dish for new perspectives, and I'm here for it. The staff? Oh, they're the real MVPs. These folks don't mess around. They're like caffeinated snipers, nailing your order with such precision you'd think they've got a PhD in "Getting It Right." Friendly, genuine, and faster than a sensitive jock wiping away a tear after a rom-com, they make you feel like you're the only caffeine fiend in the room. For my fellow bookish gals with a penchant for witty banter and worlds built on words, Sabino's is your new literary haunt--imagine Jane Austen and Fleabag hashing it out over lattes. And for the jocks out there, the ones who cry at puppy commercials but could deadlift a small car, this place has the hearty fuel and chill vibes to keep your heart and biceps pumping. Final Yelp-worthy nugget: Sabino's is a 4-star fever dream where coffee is king, croissants are poetry, and the patio is your stage. It's not perfect--maybe the Wi-Fi's a little moody--but it's a damn good time. I'll be back, probably tomorrow, ready to talk to strangers and eat my feelings in flaky, bacony glory. (Note to Yelp readers: Bring your own chaos, but maybe don't scare the baristas. They're too good for that.) read more

This was my first time here and I spent all of my time outside with The Princess (our Shiba Inu). My wife went in and got us each a drink and a pastry. We had walked The Princess for about 45 minutes and we were hungry! I asked for an Iced Vietnamese Coffee. Different places make the same drinks in different ways. On this occasion, I could feel the heat coming from the plastic cup. It told me that the coffee was made the traditional way and then poured over the ice. That of course will eventually down the coffee but then it's very diluted from the melted ice. I also found my drink to be extremely sweet. Condensed milk is the cause of this and next time, I'll know to ask for 1/2 the regular amount. I don't remember what my pastry was called. There's a picture of it below. I believe that it had some kind of berry filling, probably raspberry? It was okay but I wouldn't order it again. Usually I get either a Butter or Almond Croissant. My wife did get a Butter Croissant and was not impressed by it, though I can't remember why. Nor can I remember what she got to drink. All I do know is that it came in a white paper cup with a black plastic lid. Service was friendly and efficient. Dogs are welcome. There's a patio area past the entrance. We stayed in front of the business. read more

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I been trying a lot of coffee shops lately and this is probably in the top 5 and because it's never a bad day coffee is constantly good every time and I love that and most importantly nice friendly staff read more

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The people were nice but the quiche I got was cold and when I asked if they could rewarm they did but it was still too cold to eat and I gave up. It was also a very high price for the amount of quiche. It was $5.50 because I added ham which was just shredded on top. Very weird. The vanilla latte I got was adequate but far too sweet. The owner/manager seemed on top of it but the other employees seemed lost though nice. It is a small interior and the dark colors make it seem even smaller. The outdoor patio looked nicer but i had already set up inside. Prob will not go back. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Ham Quiche. $5.50 for this itty bitty piece! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

I like the ambience here and being able to support a local business. They also have decaf Vietnamese coffee which I've never saw before. It's great! read more

Just left this coffe shop because as soon as first responder s came in my drink order became non-existent. Thought I could get a quick drink before my appointment but I guess not. I will never go back, I don't even want my $5.75 for the mocha back. You lost a customer forever, all because someone got googly eyes for fire fighters. SMH read more

Cute little place. Very classic coffee shop vibe, including little throw pillows. Was too in a rush to take pics, but friendly staff and welcoming spot. The London Fog Latte was delightful! Worth checking out. read more

Doordashed a ham, egg, and cheese croissant from Sabinos and it wasn't bad at all. The proteins were decent but could have been a tad bit more to make the ratio to the croissant right. The croissant was also decent, and I'm not super picky with croissants but this one was just okay. Wasn't the freshest or fluffy/flakey texture I usually go for, and tasted "day old" if I were to describe it. I love their coffee, but for their croissant sammy I'm on the fence if I'd get another in the future. read more

Loved my matcha tea latte with cold foam! My bf also enjoyed his chai :) staff was friendly, I always enjoy supporting a local business. As soon as you walk in you can smell the coffee bean aroma and its amazing! Good vibes with great quality read more

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The coffee drinks were great, but the food was just ok. The flavors were lacking -- the empanadas seemed undercooked and doughy, and the quiche wasn't fully warmed through. Not sure if everything is made in-house, but it didn't taste very fresh. read more

GrubHub delivered a superb meal from Sabino's coffee. Everything was packaged to perfection. I got the breakfast croissant sandwich with turkey and cheese . A turnover filled with yumminess A bagel with cream cheese A mango mania smoothie The bagel was homemade fresh and delicious as well as the breakfast sandwich, croissant, and the yummy turnover The mango mania drink was superb Give this place a try it will be glad you did Bon appétit. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Turkey cheese, croissant, breakfast sandwich-yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Cozy lil spot, cold brew was good not too sour, very friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend.

I support small businesses but there service needs to improve. I love there 90s 2000s vibe but they need to better train there staff especially the baristas. This place has been my go to coffee shop for the last 3 years but recently they've been loosing there touch. When the owners are there making the coffee you will not be disappointed with your drink. However they have really young high school kids making your drinks and prepping your food that could care less. It's always a new young crew that seems as if they just rolled out of bed and hate being there. I ordered an extra hot half sweet Mexican Mocha (which I've been getting for 3yrs) and end up getting extra sweet & warm milk. We once had to tell the young kid what Splenda was and how to put it in our Iced Americano as he had no idea what Splenda was. Hope they get better soon because I hate to stop coming here. It's become a hit or miss solely based on who's making your drinks. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Mexican Mocha and Hot Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Very welcoming atmosphere and employees, had Mac miller playing when I came in. Definitely good coffee not overly sweet like Starbucks and if you want your coffee sweeter they're sugars and liquid cane sugar to add to your coffee aswell. They have everything I look for in a coffee spot. Love it. read more

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Awesome local coffee shop with nice food and fruit options. Vegan burrito is good! Organic coffees too! Only caveat is they do get overwhelmed in the mornings at times so need to be patient. Not a grab n dash place read more

Omg this place is so cute walking in I feel like I went to a whole different world. Was greeted walking in so I definitely love that! I ordered me a caramel latte omg so amazing for sure my first favorite latte. Also had a pecan croissant delicious even scrumptious warmed up. So many options to try out. Definitely going to try more on the menu I'm happy I was able to check this spot out before my hair appointment read more

Sabino's Coffee - Amazing spot the inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Such a cute neighborhood coffee shop! Very colorful and full inside. A couple tables by the front window, tiny ordering area, and great covered in back patio with lots of tables and umbrellas! The girl that took my order was so friendly, the hot chocolate I ordered was tasty and creamy, and came out quickly! I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area read more

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Ahhh I always forget why I don't come to Sabino's Coffee. Prices seem ok and I appreciate the many milk options. But the service, always, always disappoints. Don't get me wrong, if you are a regular you are greeted with a smile, a good morning, and a speedy delivery of your order. But if you are not, expect no greeting, a bagel to take 15 minutes because they are chatting away, and a brisk and unfriendly service. Maybe not unfriendly, but more like indifferent. This has been the case every single time I have come in over the 5 years I've lived here so it is just how they operate. You'll see that other negative reviews are about the same thing. Too bad that ownership does not address this. Ambiance is nice. Small, but warm and artsy. Here's hoping I don't forget again why I don't go. read more

I came to Sabino's last week due to the high ratings and need for coffee being in the San Leandro area. This place gives me a 2000s or 90s New York City vibe, which is pretty cool in my opinion. They were well decorated with Christmas decor, which set the mood well. The service was good. I ordered a regular coffee, a breakfast croissant, and a raspberry scone. The coffee was tasty, and they have lots of options to choose from as well as its self pour. The breakfast croissant was good too, definitely reinforcing a quintessential New York City quick breakfast bite. As for the scone, I did not enjoy it. I am not sure if they make their pastries in house, but either way it was eh. Scones have been a phase of mine recently, so it was disappointing to come across one that wasn't very good...a little too moist and no satisfying crunch or crumble to it. Overall, good experience and would come again if I'm in the San Leandro area. read more

Cute coffee shop on the border of San Leandro and Oakland. You'd pass it if you didn't know it was there. Was pretty busy on a Saturday morning but service was relatively fast. Will definitely be back ! read more

Sabino's Coffee - Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

I work right down the block. I needed a quick pick me up and ordered a large chai, extra spicy. Wasn't asked whether I wanted it cold or hot. Assumed cold. Fine either way but I wanted hot. Then I said thank you to finish the transaction and got nothing in return, nothing. They were not busy so I am not sure where the customer service was. I have given them several chances and I will go to Starbucks next time. I would rather give a local business the money but the customer service is non-existent! read more

Used to be my favorite spot. 2 lattes with milk alternative, muffin, & a bagel with cream cheese for under $20 was a STEAL. But now I feel like every time I've been these last few months my drink always had something wrong with it. The new staff just doesn't put love into it anymore & it's been noticeable. read more

Horrible service today. I was not greeted and felt like I was disturbing the cashier when she took my order. The following customer was greeted nicely. Then, my husband almost took the wrong drink that came after his thinking it was mine. When I asked the barista a clarifying question about which was my drink (to not take the wrong one), he practically threw my drink on the counter with an annoyed face. He didn't say a word even after I said sorry and thank you. Being people of color you feel this all the time but it saddens me it happened here. I like the coffee but it's not good enough to endure the mistreatment I did today. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

There's nothing better than walking to a coffee shop and seeing a pack of doggos smiling and waving their tails in hello. This was the sight as I walked into Sabinos. The friendly and inviting atmosphere boasts a variety of drinks and coffee beans to choose from. You can order by the bag to take home and they'll grind the beans for you. Drinks are nicely made -- I enjoy the sabino-chino which is a blended ice coffee with your choice of syrup. Order yourself either a breakfast sandwich or a quiche, top it off with some hot sauce and take it to the back patio to eat and enjoy. read more

Sabino's Coffee - Outdoor patio area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Grab a bacon egg & cheese on an Asiago cheese bagel with a Vietnamese iced coffee & your taste buds will thank you. Literally one of the best coffees I've had. The people are nice and it feels very homey inside. It was super packed which is of course a great sign that you're in the right place. read more

Nice cozy coffee house great staff prices are fair and the food is good! Would recommend for meetings or brainstorming in the patio. Good amount of seating read more

Pros Staff is friendly Vietnamese coffee is GREAT Covid precautions taken Cons Parking sucks Sometimes there is a line out the door Mainly due to the business being super tiny inside and social distancing is the required I'm low key addicted to the Vietnamese coffee I stop and get some if I am able to find parking read more

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The best thing about this place is the outdoor patio on a sunny day. The pastries and baked goods looked and tasted a few days old.

Vietnamese Coffee here is sooo good! Great quality of coffee! Love the warm and welcoming environment. It's a nice place to get so work done and meet some fun people. read more

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The only other time I've been in Sabino's was around 18 years ago, when I was in the 8th grade and my math teacher took us as a treat to get Italian sodas. That was another lifetime ago and not exactly the best gauge of what to expect, especially because all I could remember was walking through the entrance and walking back to Bancroft with an Italian soda. I'm not sure why it took me so long to return, but my fiancé and I finally walked over here on Sunday to check it out and treat ourselves to a late morning meal. Sabino's is like stepping back in time, in a very good way. It was exactly as I remembered it, and has the feeling of coffee shops from the 90s and early 2000s. It made me extremely nostalgic. The place is tiny, but I think it lends to its charm. The back patio feels like a friend's parents' backyard; it's unpretentious and welcoming, with a mash of different patio furniture styles and plants that are cared for but also allowed to grow naturally as they want to grow. Compared to Zocalo, which has become this strange performance art installment of exaggerated hand washing, fear mongering, and political grandstanding, all which serve only to make you feel like an infected leper who isn't welcome if you don't align with their politics, Sabino's is a breath of fresh air. Or just a breath of normalcy. Good music playing that can be heard outside but isn't too overwhelming inside. We went with the banana Italian soda, Mexican Mocha, breakfast bagel on a jalapeño bagel with crispy bacon, the chimichurri beef empanada, vegetarian pesto breakfast sandwich, and a black coffee. (We were both hungry and curious about a lot on the menu.) Despite being pretty busy, our food came fast and was HOT. Very hot to the touch, but very fresh. Everything was delicious; my only complaint was that the Mexican Mocha, which I got iced, could've used more ice to get colder and the Italian soda needed to be stirred so the syrup mixed better with the soda. It was a bit on the sweet side at first, but was better as the ice started to melt. Great food, great drinks, and friendly people who were also patient and happy to answer our questions. We'll definitely be back. read more

I have not been here in a long time, but was here on personal business, so I decided to get a latte before heading home. COVID: - Order and pay at the door (no entering the restaurant) - Outdoor seating was open on my visit - Hand sanitizer is available Coffee is good, but my coffee cozy is freakin adorable and only available at Sabinos! I couldn't decide between the hearts/stripes and the bandana (I went with the bandana). read more

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