It's a local pizza place at evenings and cafe / brunch place in weekends. Pizza are out of world,…read moreso delicious and well baked. Brunches are OK, again it's a very cozy local friendly place with good service. Has a very friendly homie atmosphere with local people and teenagers. Inside is large with many tables. Great for groups, kids, meet ups and gathering. Serves alcohol and has big screens inside for sports or TV's. Could be a cool sport bar too!

I need everyone to know this place is wonderful. The owner is kind and so respectful, as well as…read morethe rest of the staff working at this business. It is family owned and has such wonderful food here. The chilaquiles were so well made and felt homemade! There is also huge screens available to play local sports games and the music playing is very lively and fun. Will most definitely come back, they now have a permanent customer and I hope to return soon Muchas gracias por su ayuda y espero regresar pronto con mi familia y amistades !!

Came here after working out for 2 hours and man was I hungryyyy…read more The lady was super nice and you can tell she loves her job. Very welcoming. This cafe is pretty decent size! It has lots of tables and seating for those that want to do some work while having coffee/match/snack. I got the tuna melt and boy oh boy it was so delicious. My friend got the egg panino and we split it. I liked that as well. The jalapenos in there gave it a nice spice to it. I got a protein smoothie which was really filling and enjoyable. My friend recommended this place and maybe we will come back again!

first class espresso is found here…read more staff are exceptionally welcoming with indoor and outside tables offering a comfortable space to relax. the owner often serves a home-made cheesecake which is always our choice when visiting. the street parking can be a challenge but rarely a show stopper!

Nice spot Great Beignets…read moreGreat service No wait We loved it - well certainly be back

This place is good to take your dog with you as they are dog friendly. However, you would need…read moresomeone else to order the food as you cannot go inside with your dog to order your food. That's the downside. Their portions are pretty small with the prices they charge. You can literally make everything they have in the menu at home, so it's nothing really special. I would only go here again because I can take my dog, but I probably won't go back for awhile, only if I am around the area and wouldn't go out of my way to go. The view and seating area is nice as it is next to the Marina though.

Such a cute cafe! I love the indoor and outdoor seating(: the cortado was scrumptious so will be…read moreadding this to the list of quality coffee spots in the bay. + they display magnificent art #wholetthedogsout

Stopped in for a cappuccino + empanada situation and... wow. The empanada was flaky, golden, deeply…read moresatisfying - the kind of bite that makes you pause mid-sidewalk. The cappuccino? Smooth, balanced, and clearly made by someone who cares. Quick and important note: this isn't a pup-friendly café inside (totally fair), and I missed the sign - but the folks working there were incredibly gracious and kind when I popped in briefly with my dog to place our order. That warmth matters, and it shows. Sunny sidewalk moments, neighborhood energy, and food + coffee that absolutely deliver. This is one of those Oakland spots you're grateful exists--and then quietly hope doesn't get too crowded (but also deserves all the love).

Okay...we stumbled on this place following a mellow tub session at Piedmont springs. I can't…read morebelieve we got so lucky discovering this hidden gem. We went in for a nice cup of tea... But let me tell you, it was the extensive selection of delicious rice paper wraps/rolls that were TO DIE FOR!!! Easily one of my top three finds for this year!!!! We did the Miso Tuna roll, and it was sublime... Super attentive and friendly service, delivering the freshest, most fragrant and delicious rolls I think I've ever tried. Get the combo of the peanut and green sauce...and saturate the roll with the vinegary herbaceous green sauce...it's a taste that immediately made me sit up and take notice. Like new synapses were engaged... I cannot recommend highly enough. It was a cozy cafe with amazing Vietnamese inspired snacks...WE WILL BE BACK!!!

The place is cute, right on Piedmont ave with such a great back patio. The drink menu is really fun…read morewith unique coffee offerings and so many great tea and lemonade options. I can see why this is a Yelp favorite for a meetup. However, the food didn't do it for me. While it's pricey, portions are large. However, the Oakland wrap I had was pretty underwhelming. Bright fresh crisp veggies rolled into a wrap with a spicy cilantro lime dressing. The Oakland came with chicken and it was unappetizing. It was flavorless, and chewy and looked funky. Not freshly cooked seemingly. It gave off bagged chicken vibes. The spicy cilantro lime sauce was overpoweringly spicy. The whole thing didn't work for me. My friends salad, was pricey, and huge, but again, a little underwhelming when it came down to the salad. A lot of greens with a half of an avocado, dressed. Overall, drinks and maybe the pastries, yes. Such a cute and relaxing cafe to catch up with friends or solo dine. If you happen to be a vegan or very veggie forward, this may call out to you more, but as someone who appreciates veggies and fresh eats, this still rang up as underwhelming and not quite worth the price tag.

I discovered mother tongue brand at a place called Tamper Room in Fremont. I had bought some beans…read morefor my dad, and he enjoyed, so was so excited to see that there is a cafe close by. The space is lovely. I love a cafe that has different seating options in terms of height, and there is a lovely spacious outdoor area as well. It's functions well as a work and social gathering space. I tried a guava pastry that was delicious and got a lot of work done (I worked in 3 spots since I like to move around when I work). Service was great, and there are so many drink options as well! Looking forward to returning soon!

My partner introduced me to this spot a couple of years ago. Initially I wasn't a fan of the vibe,…read morebut over subsequent visits, the place has grown on me. Part coffee shop, part cocktail bar - I'll take one of each please! They make good, hand-crafted cocktails; the espresso martini, topped with ancho chili powder is my partner's favorite, he will request to go here specifically for this beverage. I don't believe they have a food program besides some pastries. Would love to see some breakfast and lunch options offered; it would entice us to hang out even longer. Music is good and upbeat - definitely extra points from me on that. Pay attention to the leaflets/posters and other materials they have at the entrance and around the establishment, you might be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Last time we were in, I picked up a calendar of free classes on various highly useful skills, offered by a local organization. I highly recommend checking out the classes, and would have never found them if not for Mother Tongue. Open 7 to 7 daily, which is great. We'll be in again soon.

Came to Red Bay coffee yesterday for their first annual Matcha Festival. What a lovely event…read moreshowcasing matcha from the source. They offered many different matcha options, and matcha demos and also offered small bites of dumplings. The matcha demo area showcased where the leaves originated from and also gave some history and background! Very informative! Matcha Latte was very flavorful with just the right amount of sweet. Could definitely taste a difference in the flavor of the matcha powder itself. It's also cool to be able to see the baristas making your drinks. I also had the iced yam latte. Chefs kiss!!! It was amazing. Like a sweet potato pie in coffee form. I'm in love. The building is beautiful! It used to be a bank, and was at one time the EDD office. Beautiful historical building. Definitely a wonderful Saturday spent in Oakland at a lovely black owned coffee shop!!

It is nice to have this location in Fruitvale as i trust that i will get the quality drink at this…read moreRed Bay Coffee as i would at the ferry bldg location which i visit more often simply because i don't often come to Fruitvale unless i have to. Having said that, this location is clean, spacious & my coffee is served hot every time.

A buddy and I stumbled on this place on Sunday morning while we were out running the Pinehurst Road…read morefrom Oakland into Moraga. There was a sign out front offering all sorts of goodies, so we vowed that we'd be back. The next weekend found us taking our seats at the communal tables under the redwoods (dress in layers), being poured cups of well-brewed Peet's coffee. Even though it was clear that we weren't from Canyon (CoCoCounty's last bastion of hippie-dom), we were warmly welcomed. The food's good -- omelettes, fruit, and so on. The stand-out item on the menu is that bacon-stuffed waffle. The Baffle. That's genius, that is.

Critter Cafe is a weekly fundraiser for Canyon School hosted by the Canyon school PTA and is open…read moreon Sundays from 9-2pm. Nestled among the redwoods and winding creeks, Critter Cafe is a great weekend getaway and is especially popular among bicyclists who take advantage of the winding park roads. The cafe serves delicious crepes, omelettes, waffles and pancakes made with fresh ingredients, as well as an assortment of coffee and espresso drinks. This is a very friendly, laid back environment with nice servers and great food.

Love the wall decor and LOVE the panini's This is a super…read morecute shop, the guy who spoke with up was so friendly and kind. Will definetly be back :p #paniniperfection

Neighborhood sandwich shop with a kind and generous owner -- and rich paninis! The menu has the…read moreusual warm sandos and all are done well. Portions are large and they lay it on thick. We ordered the tuna salad and veggie sandwiches. The veggie sandwich had a thick layer of pesto and the tuna salad was mixed with a variety of seasonings, so that both were strongly flavored (if a little homogenous) with every bite. Both stayed warm and the bread stayed crispy, even after takeout. The sandwich game is strong, but even more notable is the owner who goes out of his way to make customers feel welcome. While we were there, a senior came in needing to use a bathroom and not speaking much English. The owner readily made the "Not For Customers" restroom available. And when a leashed dog stopped by, he came out from behind the counter with cuts of deli meat as treats. The sandwiches lean heavy here -- you can watch them brush oil over the bread before toasting -- so plan to split or save the second half for dinner. But be sure to stop in: the owner makes the shop a neighborhood institution.