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    World Ground Cafe

    3.7 (302 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Omar F.

    Ones again Amazing food , excellent costumer service We like this place so much and owner is really nice excellent ambiance and vibe

    World Ground in the Laurel District of Oakland at 3726 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 is open 7:00a to 2:00p / 7 days a week
    W. H.

    A GREAT local coffee shop! Good coffee and a real neighborhood vibe. If you are in the Laurel District of Oakland, get your coffee here! World Ground is open 7:00a to 2:00p / 7 days a week.

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    Stewart L.

    I have loved this local business for a long time. It is really a lovely atmosphere. I really like how chill it is in here. The music isn't too loud (please god more places need to turn their music down). Loved my mocha! It wasn't too sweet, and they have great prices here. Honestly, this place is excellent for studying or relaxing and having your morning coffee. I recommend it!

    Photo taken on 7/9/2020
    Francois T.

    Came across this cafe by accident but really left an impression on me. Though their interior was limited due to COVID, it reminded of a casual cafe to work or read a book or something. Ive only been there twice but I went twice in the same week which I think is a good sign. Ive tried their cold brew and their Earl Grey-lavender iced tea. What I enjoyed most was that their coffee was flavorful but DID NOT leave that thick residue feeling on your tongue after drinking. Their tea is comparable because the taste was excellent and not over-brewed. The tea came unsweetened but they offer bagged sugars or syrup. They have hand sanitizer available when walking in which is nice. All employees where face masks as well. They do have outdoor seating which is nice if you want to catch some sun rays, its available.

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    Always great food and options. Love supporting local business. Quality food options and it always tastes good. Drinks are perfect !

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    2 years ago

    Chill spot that has great service and did the job when I needed a pick me up while waiting for lunch plans. Quick and tasty. I will return.

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    2 years ago

    Finally, a coffee house with proper coffee not this annoying light roasted coffee, but a proper strong, black coffee highly recommended

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    Spicy Chai latte was great and the prices were very reasonable. The sandwiches were also great and not overpriced.

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    8 years ago

    Been here a couple times when we visit Oakland- a nice quiet and relaxed local spot with great service, food, and most importantly, coffee!!

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    The staff in this store are FANTASTIC ! They all speak English, & Spanish. I'm a daily client. Best of Health, Anthony, The Barber.

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    Love the veggie panini. So good!! Went there after a long hike. A cold brew and a sand-which was perfect.

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    Stopped by Mohka House in Oakland and honestly really liked it. The spot is owned and run by two…read morebrothers, which gives it a chill, personal vibe. We went mainly for drinks and tried a latte, tiramisu latte, and a Spanish latte. The tiramisu latte and Spanish latte were both really good and definitely my favorites. Smooth, flavorful, and not overly sweet. You can tell the coffee quality is solid. We also tried the matcha drinks in vanilla and strawberry. I liked the strawberry matcha more. It comes unsweetened, so I asked for it to be sweetened and it was great after that. The vanilla matcha was fine too, just not my top pick. They're also dropping a new Ramadan drink soon, a date latte, which sounds really good and I'll probably come back just to try that. Overall, great drinks and a nice place to hang out.

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    Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
    Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
    Menu as of April 2026
    Menu as of April 2026
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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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    Vanilla & dole whip swirl on opening day, and latte art
    Vanilla & dole whip swirl on opening day, and latte art
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