Came here for the first time for coffee and ordered a dinosaur cookie; did not disappoint. Cookie was a short bread with Christmas colored sprinkles. It was so crumbly and buttery with perfect sweetness. Went great with my cappuccino which they have their own blend of beans! They have syrups that arent made in house but that's fine. Their Mexican spice to sprinkly on your coffee though, was fire. Great flavor but spicy. Hot coffee plus hot sprinkle wasn't expected but it was very good. Great location. A bit difficult yo find parking. But worth it when you do! read more

Nice little shop in a fairly new complex, I ordered two of the breakfast biscuits which had cheese, eggs and tomato in them it hey were alright and one wrap which was pretty good and tasty. The help was friendly although when I got my order it was a bit wrong others coffees I ordered one was an Americano but they put cream in it where I specified just black otherwise it was pretty good parking looks like it can be a bit of a issue as street parking seems to get pretty full I had to park about a block away. The menu was cut down from what was shown on Yelp so that was a bit different other than that I wouldn't mind going again for the wraps read more

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Great location and PLENTY of seating. Very clean inside and a handful of options. -1 star because myself and my partner both got different coffee options and it was zero flavor in the coffee. Just tasted like warm milk -1 star (this is just me) this again is a fun spot to relax and if you have time. If you are trying to get your coffee and get going do not come here. To get our two coffees, with no line or crowd it took about 10 minutes. Again I know it can be a process to make coffee, but considering we wanted to grab and go this was not the place for it. read more

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Great neighborhood coffee shop and cafe. Their breakfast sandwhiches are soooo good. Plenty of seating and free wifi.

BEST "salted" chocolate chip cookies EVER!!! Flavorful. Yummy. Big! Satisfying...I couldn't even finish one cookie. Saved half for later! Hard as heck to find parking so plan to double park! It's also a beautiful area to just walk around if you ARE lucky enough to find parking. read more

Met up with some friends here. Was my first time. I thought it was a nice space, coffee and service were great! Parking can be difficult. Would return. read more

This place is the best. I almost stop in every weekend. Breakfast burrito and avocado toast are my favorite. Jasmine gives the best service and suggestions. Huge pup cups also! read more

I decided to check out this spot to meet up with a friend. The place is bright with lots of windows and great art. It's a perfect spot to get some work done if that's your thing. The Quiche Lorraine was delicious and had bacon in every bite. It is a Rustic French Quiche filled with bacon and onion and egg custard baked into their homemade crust. Served with a house side salad or fruit. Their biscuit with strawberry jelly was buttery but decent. The service is your regular coffee house service from the register to your table. If you're looking for a place with a great playlist, calming vibes and getting some work done, then this is the place for you! read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Quiche Lorraine- Rustic French Quiche filled with bacon and onion and egg custard baked - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Very clean and beautifully designed restaurant with alit of natural sunlight. I had a caramel brûlée latte with half the sweetness and it was excellent. I also tried their scrambled eggs plate, everything was very tasty. I loved the crispy fried breakfast potatoes. Will definitely go again. read more

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Great location. Great food. Just a great, sunny place to stop for a break during the day while out. Clean facilities. Friendly staff.

Getting to Zocalo isn't difficult. Zip down 9th ave. from Embarcadero till one sees the terminal building at the left. Zocalo is to the left. Finding parking is trickier. Signs posted in front of Zocalo: "Future Resident Parking" with hours posted. "Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner's expense" barrista doesn't know when they towed. There's a small lot across with no signage and limited space. Barrista is uber friendly. Got covfefe & pastry within minutes. Place was empty. Thought it looked closed. Offerings: quick bites, breakfast, sweet & savory, sides, sandwiches, salads, covfefe, brunch, lattes, drips. Eats: croissant pastry (5.75) by Firebrand -big & fluffy, not very buttery, tasted ok. Drip covfefe(3.50) dark roast -house brand made from Columbian beans, tasted lite, had lots of body, smooth, interesting taste Drips: -lots of seating, inside and out. -R & B music slightly loud for people trying to study. -room is flooded from natural rays from the sun. One can probably get a suntan inside or outside, bring suntan lotion! -place feels sterile from the concrete and the signage outside. Only the patrons, the covfefe & the barristas makes this space inviting read more

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I'm sad bc this place is so freaking cute and I love supporting small businesses. But dang they did me dirty. I ordered here and iced Matcha with whole milk and vanilla a small one. It was eight dollars when I tasted it there's absolutely no vanilla in it. When I asked her. She said there was just a little bit left in the box in the bottle that they had. :/ I'm sorry ma'am, but be honest let me know and maybe offer something else I could've did mocha and I expect my Matcha to be more matcha especially if I'm paying over five dollars for it. I've attached the picture of it. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

super chill and large cafe. close to 15-20 individual tables. Few plugs but free internet. Coffee is slightly pricey but the taste is great. Really get to taste the beens. read more

Ya know what? I'm a fan. I was debating between 4 and 5 stars, but decided between ambiance and food it deserves to be considered a 5 star cafe. Location: Hidden in the large luxury building development in Brooklyn Basin, this modern coffee shop looks at open space on the water front. If you don't want to sit window-side, you can take your fare to go and find yourself a bench. Parking is limited as there are about 6-7 luxury apartment buildings and they're doing construction on more. The coffee is solid, and the breakfast sandwich was fantastic. Available on a croissant or sourdough, it was bacon or avo, egg, cheese topped with fresh greens. The $15ish price tag was shocking at first, but this was fresh, large and sadly, that's the going rate now for a sandwich. They include a side which was the option of potatoes or fruit, which was a substantial side, adding more value to the price tag. Bright, modern, a great menu if you're looking to eat in a location off the beaten path but seems a world away. I'm into it! read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Out of this world amazing !! Breakfast Bacon Burrito with buttery egg, bacon, potatoes, white cheddar cheese and rainbow bell peppers. Count me in for round 2. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Breakfast Bacon Burrito w/side of Greens and salsa Verde - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Zocalo Coffee is finally in Oakland! It's located in the Brooklyn Basin neighborhood across from Township Commons. Today (02/13/23) is their soft opening but they're already looking great. The space has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The service was kind and welcoming. They had a limited food menu for now but they offered pastries and avocado toast. We had their mocha and a couple cookies (oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip) and it tasted great. I'm excited to come back and try more items! read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - the outside of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I want to love Zocalo - it has a great location, it's super cute, and the staff is friendly. I love the food as well! The avo toast is always great. However, I had to take off 2 stars because the coffee always misses the mark for me - more specifically, it's a milk steaming issue. Every time I've come here, my drink is always boiling hot and the milk is way over-steamed. You should not hear a loud screeching of milk steaming in a cafe, as you do in this one. This past time I visited, I literally burnt my palate! I had to wait at least 5 minutes for the drink to cool down to a reasonable temperature. If Zocalo can resolve this issue, I'd be a much bigger fan! read more

Love this coffee shop! It's literally right around the corner from my house so I love the convenience. The coffee is pretty good, but the food is better. I would say it's a bit pricey but worth it honestly. The owner is very nice, I see her there from time to time. I like that they have a loyalty rewards system, that's pretty cool. It's very clean and peaceful in the inside, very good location next to the water in the Brooklyn basin. Also loveeeed the pastries. Definitely a must try if you're in the area read more

Location is great! Ample space for doing work and wanted to love...unfortunately their matcha is probably the worst I've ever had. The barista was kind and let me know that it's very bitter and recommended sweetener. I added vanilla which I thought worst case would just taste like vanilla milk, however the powder is so incredibly powdery tasting that the entire drink just tasted inedible. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Checked out this new spot in a newly developed housing area in Oakland and was definitely left conflicted. I would give the service here 2/5 as the cashier seemed very confused while we tried to order which was fine but she didn't seem like she wanted to be there. I would give the food and coffee a 5/5. I had gotten the breakfast sandwich with white cheddar and a side of fruit. The bread was sourdough and very fresh. The flavors in the sandwich itself were great and the fruit was so sweet and fresh. I also got an oatmilk latte and it was on the better side of the lattes I've had. The meals beee are definitely a bit on the pricer side for the quantity of food you get. The space itself is massive with plenty of seating. You are able to order at the counter before picking your own seating. I would definitely come back for this sandwich but do hope the service gets better. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Oatmilk latte and breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm not going to lie yall did me so dirty giving me extra coleslaw instead of French fries like we had ordered. We look forward to the little things like that and we're disappointed to open our food and see it was DOUBLE of something we didn't ask for :/ It's all love but yeah that sucked. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Not French fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Love love love this coffee place! A cozy place to grab a nice book and enjoy a cuppa. My favorite is their Mexican Mocha! Perfect spiced and deliciously decadent with Mexican chocolate. This cafe has a very relaxing vibe and the staff here are super friendly. read more

I grew up with the original Zocalo. The coffee at this one is pretty good, about on par with the original. The mushroom galette was also delicious. But their matcha and french toast casserole left something to be desired. The workers were very amenable and friendly. I did not try the water. Parking anywhere nearby is a nightmare though read more

Customer service is abysmal. They only serve premade/prepackaged food - definitely overpriced for what it is.

If you're looking for the perfect "work from cafe" cafe - let me save you some trouble. It's Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen. I've often worked from their San Leandro cafe so I was very excited to check out their new Oakland location. And if you like their San Leandro cafe, you'll love the Oakland one. The cafe is on the first floor corner of Orion Apartments. There's lots of street parking all around. Once inside, the space is pretty large. They've got plenty of tables inside for people to sit and stay awhile. I ordered the Mexican mocha and a croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon. The Mexican mocha was delicious with the right amount of sweetness and just a hint of spice. The breakfast sandwich was really filling AND it came with a side (I went with potatoes). I had to take half of it to-go. They've also got some weekend specials (with alcohol!) which makes it a pretty great stop for a morning meet up with friends and family. Or even just a quick coffee stop on any day of the week. read more

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Good coffee, one server is rude which turns me off from coming to this place. Too bad it's a choice between this or Starbucks at Brooklyn Basin. read more

1 year in, and I'm confident this is the greatest daytime work/study spot in all of the East Bay. You want to be here on a rainy day. Just a 15min walk or 7min scooter ride from Laney College, Zocalo in Brooklyn Basin is aesthetic, spacious, and delicious. My wife and I wanted to get some work done one afternoon, and we popped in to get creme brulee lattes (iced is the way to go) and a BLT. Weekend brunch here is absolutely underrated - chefs do a fantastic job. I've tried a couple different things (including weekday lunch) and while food costs a more on par with a restaurant than a cafe - the generous slices of bread, and the perfectly fried potatoes put this place over the top of many other go-to spots in Oakland. Paired with weekend mimosas and board games to rent - this place is an absolute vibe. Check their hours! If they were open later - I think this spot could become an excellent evening study cafe/bar (like Mother Tongue on broadway, or Social Study / The Interval in SF). It's added to our list and we'll cozy up here again whenever we need a relaxing cafe date. Thank you Sara & the Zocalo team for bringing much needed study space to Oakland. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Plenty of seats when the weather's chilly, but the sun's out and shining through the window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Hidden approximately two minutes from Starbucks on Embarcadero in the Brooklyn Basin complex is this gem of a café called Zocalo. Here, you'll find great attitudes, a short wait, if any, and good vibes with cool art. The food is also delicious with homemade biscuits, quiche and a wide variety of choices. If you're looking for quality and believe in supporting local, this is your place! read more

Zocalo was a much needed addition to the Brooklyn Basin ...the food ,coffee did not dissapoint...we had the breakfast sandwich with ba on on a croissant...light croissant with bacon,fried egg,red onion and arugula I believe with a garlic sauce spread ...good sandwich for sure..would order again...had it with the fried potatoes...crispy on the outside and still soft inside tossed with what tasted like old bay seasoning... very good. The service is also good...appreciate that. The space is large and can accommodate a good sized crowd..the decor is modern and the space is well lighted..overall a very nice spot for breakfast and a coffee ...they also do lunch.Will try that out next. read more

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One word... BRAVO ! We went to the happy hour last night at the Zocalo Coffee and Kitchen at Brooklyn Basin and were delighted with our choice! We had a large group and so we were fortunate to be able to sample many dishes. First, the location. Beautiful sunny spot right on the water. Second, the space. Clean, contemporary, airy, great artwork, lots of light. Third... THE FOOD !! Hats off to the chef behind this new Happy Hour menu. I can't resist mussels on a menu and these were the absolute best I have ever eaten... big and delicious, accompanied by an OUTSTANDING broth dotted with little strands of spinach and onion. The crunchy bread that it came with was perfect for soaking up the incredible broth. The salads not only looked gorgeous but tasted so good. The produce is incredibly fresh and tasty. (I especially like how they use whole baby Romain leaves in the Cesar instead of chopping them up.) The sliders were a huge fan favorite as were the Brussel Sprouts. And yes we left room for dessert! The desserts are perfection. Ooooh lah lah ! The crème brûlée had a perfectly caramelized topping that was so satisfying to crack with a spoon. The Chocolate Pot de crème was creamy and delicious. The wait staff was friendly and did a great job. This restaurant certainly deserves your attention. The vibes are solid and the people are hard working and doing a great job. We will definitely be coming back ! read more

Great coffee and mugs. Love their space with board games and lots of sunshine. The breakfast burrito was pretty good with the side salad.

really want to like this place. spacious, dark wood, crowded on a weekday lunch. as a neighborhood hang, it's great... if you have a lot of time. if you're coming to get lunch, then make sure you have an hour to have time to eat. they're re-doing their menu so not sure what will be permanent. i got the avo toast which was ok, sprinkle of dukkah elevates. came with standard side salad with balsamic vinaigrette. it's a great place to read or study or have a good convo. read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

They put mayo on the chilaquiles When i asked why (because it doesn't say that in the menu) they said they probably ran out of sour cream . But did nothing to fix their mistake she just made it seem like it was normal I'm so sad bc i didn't have the guts to return the plate we just scraped the mayo off and try to eat it. I'm posting this so that it hopefully doesn't happen again bc if you know anything about chilaquiles they do NOT go with mayo! Also they need shades lol they blocked out the section on the restaurant with shade I loved everything else in their menu read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - They put mayo on the chilaquiles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was great , I got the turkey sandwich it was tasty and fresh . The service was great , they were very helpful in helping me re- adjust my order. The coffee was also very good . My only set back was that I came to study and although the space is nice it is LOUD. If you are also on the spectrum bring noise cancelling headphones! If you are fine with loud chatting / background noise it's a great spot ! read more

I live in this area and I have been to this place a couple times, I will say the food is not worth how much it costs, it is very pricey for no reason. the second problem i have come across is the staff and service, they have been snobby eveytime I have and bad attitudes and get even more mad if they see you did not tip, and i'm not going to tip when you are not serving me but simply just taking my order down and they don't like that so they get really bitchy and rude. if you want to save your money and go somewhere that is actually good i would look up the oakland grill. it's close and it has fast service and good prices and really good food. don't waste your money on zocalo! read more

Amazing coffee just like the San Leandro location, and the food is a whole new level of tasty! The ambiance is very nice because the decor is super cute and you get great views. The service is great and it's local and woman owned! The owner and staff are really amazing and I support them whenever I can... especially because it means eating tasty food and drinking tasty coffee. Highly recommend! read more

Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen - Fritata and delicious crispy herby taters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

After nearly 3 trips to Oakland for work, I can safely say i'm a fan! It's a 3 min walk from Homewood Suites & about 15 from Exec Inn so if you're in town and looking for good coffee, this is your place. The baristas have been friendly each visit. On my most recent trip they had fewer to go can drinks but it wasn't too much of a bummer. read more

My family and I came on opening night for their happy hour service! All new menu and a full cocktail menu. All the staff is so sweet and super friendly! For drinks, we got Florence and the bird of paradise. Both were so good, but if you must choose, try the Birds of Paradise! For food, we tried a bit of everything! Starting we got the roasted Brussels sprouts (my personal favorite! The best Brussels sprouts I've had!), Fries ( definitely get the cajun seasonings added), mussels for 2 (was enough for 3), Tartine of Oxtail (not enough! I could have ate the whole pot!), the sliders are also a must try! ( they come in sets of two So definitely the pork belly and the fried chicken)! For dessert, we also got one of everything! They serve chocolate pot de crème, crème brulee, and Affogato, which are all delicious! But hands down, the crème brûlée was our favorite. read more

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Had lunch here today with my entire family after a hike. Service was great . Staff was very kind and food was impressive. I highly recommend the avocado toast with a side if shrimp and grits l. Don't forget to have their mimosas we'll be back very soon read more

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Blondest cold brew I've ever seen. Probably seeped for less than 12 hours or super coarse grind. I am confused as to if the beans were under roasted or the natural flavor of the beans. It tasted a bit herbally. Not worth for sure. Not coming back. I see why people go to the Starbucks instead. read more