I don't go out for brunch nearly as often as in my younger years but these days when I do I often find myself at The Coffee Mill ordering one of their exceptional Eggs Benedict dishes. This last brunch I had the Florentine and it was as delicious as ever--large perfectly poached eggs with spinach and tomatoes served on homemade biscuits! My friend ordered steak and eggs--absolutely yummy. And on recommendation we had grits--yes, buttery, flavorful grits--served on the side. Heavenly. There are added reasons why I frequent The Coffee Mill these days. The service is super friendly and accommodating, the ambience is vintage, the dishes are reasonably priced. And it's quiet enough to have a good conversation with friends, especially ones I haven't seen in much too long a time. The outdoor patio is also a plus! Oakland is lucky to have quite a few very good coffee shops. Don't miss out on The Coffee Mill, one of our town's best. read more

First of all the food and service was amazing. The reason why I gave 3 stars was because I still can't understand why my check was 75 dollars???? I know the soju was 8 dollars, craft of mimosas was 32 dollars and taxes was 10.25% but why was the grits, turkey bacon, and two eggs 34 dollars??? Our server was friendly,helpful, nice but all over the place. The ambiance was nice. read more

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The corned beef hash, chicken and apple sausage and cheese omelets, and grilled teriyaki chicken plate are all terrific!

Easy parking, friendly staff, quick service, clean restaurant!!! Simple, quick, good! Food on point, good coffee, lots of choices to eat or drink! read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Veggie Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place was very accommodating for me. I wanted to pick up and order but not leave my car because there was no parking. They came out got my card, ran it and brought out my food for me. Thet was extremely convenient and helpful for me. Now to the food. The pancakes were classic good tasting dinner pancakes. But the kicker was my friend got orange juice and said it was the best she ever had in her life. It was freshly squeezed and not too much pulp and tasted amazing. For that reason and there kindness is deserving of the 5 star review. Thank you for being so accommodating. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Pancakes, scrambled eggs, and chicken sausage. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Always outstanding food and friendly service. A neighborhood staple. Love this place. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Mill omelet with biscuit and gravy side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

First time trying Vietnamese coffee and it was so good!! Unfortunately they don't give out the WiFi login despite the Yelp page saying WiFi is available. The barista was so nice and apologetic re: the misinformation. She said she's tried to update the Yelp page but no luck. I appreciated her empathy and concern for my experience as a customer. The inside isn't fancy but I had no trouble finding seating. Would come back with friends and try some of their other items but will look elsewhere when I want to get work done. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - First time trying Iced Vietnamese Drip Coffee with Condensed Milk - so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

If you're looking to a quality (slightly overpriced) breakfast or brunch spot near the Grand Lake the coffee mill impressed me. Again, a little higher priced then I will pay for a spot I'm going to take myself to solo regularly (33$ for Benedict and coffee for one after tax and tip) but; for a breakfast spot to take friends or partners to it's excellent. My food tasted great, good portions on both the breakfast and the coffee (my ice latte came in a half liter I could refill). On top of that the service was friendly, a touch chatty but in the right way. The checked in on me throughout. From my other reviews you'll see that often the price range would ding it down to a four but the portions, service and food itself pushed this to five for me despite that. The kind of place I will keep in the back of my mind and come back to on a special opening for people I'd like something local but marvelous. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Brunch . Looks good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Quality: 5 Value: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Coffee Mill is a rare thing in Grand Lake: an affordable, humble, non-gentrified, and opposite-of-pretentious little family diner. They have all the great "American" style diner foods you could want, plus great coffee and snacks to go. They're not the fastest service, but its literally the same set of two or three staff every time you go in doing all the work - so you can get to know their names, and vice versa. read more

Great food and friendly service. It's nice to have this neighborhood restaurant! And they have lots of outdoor dining space.

This is my favorite brunch spot in Oakland! The shrimp and grits are amazing and is my favorite item on the menu. The biscuits and gravy are another great option. Be sure to try the muffins, donuts, and other pastries. They are a great dessert option after a scrumptious brunch! Staff is super friendly and cares very much about our appetite and satisfaction! Great outdoor seating available. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Shrimp and grits - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm down here in the Grand Lake area visiting iconic Oakland restaurant locations with a local guide. This Coffee Mill has been here since 1974 I'm told, that's almost 50 years! My guide has been coming here since the 1990's so that's over 30 years. It's been remodeled some over the years and is now more of a breakfast place then bakery, though they still have a lot of baked good to sell like those flaky croissants. The service is quick enough, and more efficient than friendly chatty. We order omelets. Most omelets breakfasts are priced in the $17.00 range more or less and include the usual, toast choices and hashbrowns. The price of breakfast sure has gone up, add a coffee and tax and tip, you got a almost $30 per person breakfast! Glad I'm on an expense account! All the food was tasty and prepared well enough, but I couldn't see eating here 3-4 times a week for breakfast, that's for sure. read more

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Visiting my old neighborhood recently, I was pleasantly surprised to find The Coffee Mill still standing and serving up tasty food and delish coffee after all these years. This visit I got an egg, bacon, and Swiss breakfast biscuit sandwich and a latte. When I walked in, the owner and staff shared such sweet and friendly energy just as the place exuded over a decade ago. And the walls are still filled with colorful, vibrant artwork and thought provoking books. The Coffee Mill is truly a neighborhood gem worth cherishing for any local any year. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Breakfast Sandwich: Egg, Bacon Swiss Cheese (precut) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Met up on a week day at 10 am with a friend who was having a breakfast burrito. It was very quiet. She was happy with her burrito and ha what some kind of red fruit smoothie that was served in a glass carafe. Service was discrete not to say slow. Bathrooms weren't the cleanest. Have they lost their mojo or interest? read more

Food was good, waitresses were kind! Kid friendly. I enjoyed the crab cake benedict. The hollandaise sauce is good. Got the egg well done bc i'm pregnant. read more

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I ordered several breakfast wraps and a coffee to go. Service was great if you are picking up skip the register at the entrence and move to the other register on the left. Cute decore inside. I suggest asking for sauces if ordering to go. One of our wraps was missing avocado. 3 wraps and a large latte was $60 read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Entrence art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

i'm a regular at the coffee mill, and it's hard to beat. my go-to is the spicy sausage omelette with hashbrowns and sourdough toast--generous portions, always cooked just right, and somehow even better when you're half awake and need something substantial. the food is classic diner fare but done with care, and i've never walked out hungry or disappointed. what really makes this place, though, is the people. the owner, susie--except, good luck getting her to answer to that, because for years she insisted we call her "gorgeous." she's a legend in the neighborhood, knows everyone's name, and has that rare talent for making you feel like you're part of something. it's the kind of spot where you end up chatting with your neighbors and leaving in a better mood than you came in. read more

Pros: big portions and attentive service, big tables, huge menu Bad: food is lackluster/not good, expensive I don't think I would return since there are so many other good breakfast places around. read more

Absolutely love this small Oakland staple. The breakfasts here are absolutely amazing. I can equally recommend the benedict, the huevos rancheros, and the combination breakfast that has the most delicious pancakes! Highly recommend getting a side of their hashbrowns, which are always crispy and a side that I order every time regardless of the main! read more

the patio even though we bought food was "restaurant only " there's few seats for coffee and breakfast . this is NOT the cool coffeehouse anymore that it once was . not the neighborhood hub . it was empty and desolate . The coffee was so so where once they had the top shelf beans and barista who could make you a latte that would make you wanna cry it was that good . and a stale croissants. sigh .. don't bother with this place just go down the street there are others that have better coffee better seats and a better attitude. read more

This was a great breakfast and coffee spot. The baked goods and beautiful and delicious. The coffees are fresh and so good! We will definitely revisit this place. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Breakfast sandwich and Cappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great first time experience! We'll be back. We're checking out new places to eat breakfast. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - I'm stuffed. I couldn't eat it all... But it's so delicious . Doggie bag it is - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is amazing! I got the traditional breakfast with bacon. Eggs were cooked perfectly, bacon was good, hashbrowns were crispy. But the best part, by far, was the fresh jam for the toast. Thai tea was also delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

Omg, first time here and it was amazing. Service very warm and friendly like we knew each other. Food very good and tasty. Waffle fluffy and chicken crispy. I didn't get a picture of the white mocha latte I had but baby let me tell you. I'm going back for on Saturday morning( so lite and yummy) I need two. Parking can be ugly so give yourself some time and pay your meter! Don't leave anything in your car. Enjoy read more

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Super sweet service! Friendly and extremely hospitable staff, we had a lovely experience here. The food portions are huge and quality of ingredients made every dish delectable. We all ordered craft coffees and passed them around so we could each try. I would definitely recommend coming here, we will definitely be back! read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This is what you call the neighborhood spot. We have been going to the Mill for over 20 years now. What started off as a breakfast/brunch spot when I first lived in Oakland has now become a place near and dear to my heart. The menu is varied with your omelettes, scrambles, sandwiches, burgers, teriyaki rice plates, pancakes, waffles. If you want breakfast or lunch just come here. The pandemic brought outdoor seating that is always a go to for my family. What sets the place apart is Susie. The dynamic owner who knows everyone by their first name and even your order if you're a regular. She knew my wife and I when we were just married and met our sons when they were babies. Now they're grown up and she is like an Aunty to them, giving them muffins and almond croissants free of charge as well as Lai See (red envelopes) for good luck and wealth. Susie takes care of the whole neighborhood, giving food and soda to the homeless who amble by the shop. She is what sets Coffee Mill apart from the other breakfast spots. The Mill has added mimosas and mixed drinks so now breakfast has become brunch. An hour has become two as you start your weekend people watching on Grand. They've added a mean Chicken and Waffle too. The crucrisp of the chicken is perfect just like the hash browns. Want your Greek Omelette transformed to a beautiful scramble, just ask. Susie and her team know customer service. Food is not just about what you eat but where you eat and with whom you break bread with. The Mill makes it about home. A place where you go for the people just as much as the food. There are many places to eat by the lake and definitely try them out but home is where the heart is and my family have a home at the Coffee Mill. read more

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The food itself is more of a 4 out of 5, but I really appreciate their levels of customer service, price point, and most importantly - they legit listen to customer feedback and make changes when appropriate. As such, I order from them all the time. The biscuit breakfast sandwiches are solid, the french toast is spectacular. Those are the two items I normally get, other than standard bacon eggs and toast. Haven't eaten anything here that I would not order again. They do a really good job. read more

Disappointed in the biscuits and gravy!!!!! I'm from the south and love southern food, and I'm always looking for good hardy biscuits & gravy! I couldn't really taste the sausage and the gravy, and the gravy was oddly sweet that I didn't even want to finish it. The biscuits themselves were average. The green onions really don't do anything for the dish... I went here after the weekday lunch rush, and the servers there seemed stressed out even though it was empty. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - oddly sweet biscuits and gravy. I don't even want to finish it! wtf with the green onions?! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Just came back from my first breakfast at the Coffee Mill. I've lived in the area and have been meaning to stop by, and I'm glad I finally made the trip. The process to get seated isn't entirely clear, especially when they are not super busy. There is a small table out front with a sign in sheet. However, I didn't see a pen, so I waited outside for one of the cash registers to open up. The person at the front cash register handed me off to someone behind the pastry case who would be able to seat me outside. I waited a few minutes, no big deal. The person grabbed a menu and escorted me outside. They asked if I wanted sun or shade. I opted for sun. I took a look at the menu and decided on the Benedict with extra crispy home fries. I waited about 8-10 minutes for the food to come out and was quite pleased when it arrived. It looked decadent and I was pleased that the potatoes were actually crispy! The Benedict was delicious and I wasn't expecting avocado, but it was a wonderful surprise. Unfortunately, I started getting full mid-Benedict, so I ended up leaving a portion of the biscuit behind. Overall, really enjoyed my meal and I'm bummed that I can't share the video of the perfectly cooked yolk. I look forward to returning! read more

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The people here are so mega nice and it's such a cute shop in a cute location. The prices are really fair compared to other cafes and the coffee is way better. Special shoutout to the gorgeous blonde queen who helped me! I'll def come back from now on! Thank you! read more

Great neighborhood cafe, with old-school, unpretentious, delicious, breakfast offerings. Friendly staff as well. I got an omelet and was very satisfied. The serving was large, with lots of cheese both inside and outside. Loved the buttered toast with jam. They had plenty of outdoor seating. Staff was friendly and attentive. I can see why it's a neighborhood staple. Looking forward to returning! read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Yum! A good ol' fashioned omelette with hash, plenty of cheese, and buttered toast and jam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The Coffee Mill serves up breakfast and lunch at it's location on Grand Ave in Oakland. I originally stopped by for coffee, but left with a burger and onion rings. I always like it when a real restaurant serves a hamburger. Like today, when Coffee Mill prepared my burger, they cooked it just right. They serve the dressings on the side, so the customer can fix it up themselves. I asked for medium rare, and it was just right. One juicy burger, not dry or overcooked. Lightly seasoned. The onion rings were breaded and crisp. Thick and firm rings. Service was prompt and friendly. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Burger Lunch with Onion Rings, takeout - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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This breakfasty lunchity brunch spot is better than anywhere else in the Bay Area. Favorite food, amazing staff. I've gone here for a decade regularly and it's still superior to all other brunchly places. It's also run by a main character who loves working with her daughters and telling you how happy they make her... I love it there. And I loved it at home during lockdown when she kept it going for us!! (´o｀)* Sit outside + Crab Cake Eggs Benedict Amen. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Croissant Sandwich Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Everything we had was absolutely delectable! Not sure why they don't have higher ratings. The service was fantastic, the food came out QUICK, the portions were extremely generous, and the quality was excellent! We ordered a side of extra crispy home fries (definitely recommend asking for extra crispy--crisped to perfection), shrimp & grits (delicious and ginormous), and an english muffin breakfast sandwich with sausage add avocado. this was the order for two hungry people to share, and the pics show what was STILL leftover after we were absolutely stuffed! A little over $40 including a generous tip! This is going to be a new staple for sure. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Shrimp and Grits, Side of Home Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great neighborhood cafe with outside seating great for dog owners like us. The staff seated us quickly and we were served our coffee quickly. I ordered a breakfast sandwich was was so good. It had a nice light fluffy egg with a tomato and sausage links. I ordered a side of sausage links for my spoiled dog to go along with her kibble. Many of the patrons ordered eggs florentine which I will have to try next time! read more

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This place has been here for 30 years and I had no idea. Since lake view cafe closed I started looking for another local breakfast spot. I left Safeway one day and passed the Coffee Mill and noticed it (FINALLY). Next day I woke up with a hunger for some good breakfast so me and my bf and my daughter decided to check it out. I am so happy we did!!! -Biscuits &Gravy DELICIOUS! The gravy was nicely seasoned and smooth and creamy. The biscuits were soft and moist but not over wet. -French toast came in a huge portion!! It was fluffy and soft. Super yummy with the thick syrup but not overly sweet at all -Bacon is huge and full of meat, nice and crunchy not super oily -Eggs & hash browns were gobbled up so fast because they were made perfectly and tasted perfect together. -the jam for my toast is made in house (just like everything else) it was bright in color and spread nice and evenly. I wish they jarred it and sold it -Chicken sausage is DELICIOUS and a nice size I can't get over how yummy this sausage was -Orange Mimosa was fire and a beautiful addition to our meal My daughter is 4 and she ate everything which is not common. We Weill be back!! read more

I get treated like family here. Lotsa bacon, outdoor seating, smoothies, pastries, great coffee. Oldest Coffee shop in town for a reason. read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - VIP treatment - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Best biscuit breakfast sandwiches ever. I order these at least once a week. Also, their Dirty Chai, super yumms!!!

So I absolutely live for my Jean shirts. Do you know I left one here ( didn't know) , came back a month later; they remembered me and gave me my Jean shirt. I said, I will be coming here all the time. They are magnificent for that. So years later, I'm still a die hard fan. The food has actually gotten much better over the years. They are so sweet in here. Like conversation and hugs all the time. Genuine owner and staff. The food is soooo good. Everything is good, seriously read more

The Coffee Mill & Bakery - Potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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We were looking for something to bite before visits to rose garden. I was with my senior friend who needs to be careful to seating at the table, the owner lady assisted us so kindly and every server ladies were also very nice. Tasty coffees refill just in time, great service and foods! Thank you, I'll definitely come back from San Francisco read more

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