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Zocalo Coffeehouse

4.1 (1.3k reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for working

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Lloyd C.

Zocalo Coffeehouse is a local hangout - a popular eaterie that serves beverages, pastries, and brunch. Street parking only. The interior is spacious and has a lot of tables and window seating. They also have a little area for kids/toddlers. Two unisex restrooms. The baristas/servers are friendly and welcoming. Creme Brulee Latte: vanilla, caramel, and turbinado sugar (3.5/5). I ordered it iced. Good strong expresso flavor with the sweetness of vanilla and sugar. Though, I thought they might brulee the sugar but it was ordinary looking. LOL. It was good. Support your local business.

Front of the house on a Friday evening.
Noel P.

Ytbis is just a cool Bay Area vibe coffee house with respectable offerings. Love the live music.

Sherri W.

Wanted a spacious coffee cafe where I could review a college app & this fit the bill except with the loudness. Fortunately, I came prepared with AirPods. Order: Iced Crème Brûlée- a caramelized coffee that has a nice in house coffee bean aromatic taste. If you enjoy a sweet coffee treat w/caramel, then the Iced Crème Brûlée would be a great choice. Buttermilk Biscuit w/ bacon, eggs, cheese with an added $1.75 for avocado. This sandwich did not disappoint bc I could taste the home made buttermilk biscuit w/its light & flaky texture. The cheese incorporated w/the egg was slightly runny which to me perfectly paired well together. As I took a peak inside the sandwich I was really happy to see thick pieces of bacon & generous slices of avocado. I could see why this is a popular sandwich people order. Next time I return, I'll have to try more of their menu items.

Silvia C.

Quick little coffee field trip in San Leandro! Unfortunately didn't get a photo of the coffee but I would say coffee is standard. Cute little spot :) Great for working or just coming for a cup of coffee.

Jessica H.

Zocalo Coffeehouse has such a cozy, neighborhood feel. I stopped by for a breakfast sandwich and a hot latte, and both hit the spot. The sandwich was warm, hearty, and well put together. My latte was smooth and comforting, with just the right amount of foam and espresso strength to start the morning off right. The space itself feels relaxed and welcoming, great for catching up with a friend or getting a little work done. Service was friendly and unhurried, which matched the laid-back vibe. It's easy to see why this spot is a local favorite. Overall, a solid stop for good coffee, good food, and good energy, I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu next time.

Mexican Mocha
Gerald R.

COFFEEHOUSE'S CAFE The are quite a number of coffeehouses that claim to be a café. I first went here late last year as I had a medical appointment at San Leandro in the morning. I needed coffee in the morning so I came here after searching on Yelp. When I first arrived at Zocalo Coffeehouse I was worried about finding parking spaces with parking meters. I was able to find one across the corner of this place. That first time I came here I ordered a coffee (Mexican Mocha) and pastry (kougin amann). I enjoyed both items but if I wanted to come back to Zocalo Coffeehouse I prefer to go on the morning weekends. This summer I came here on a Saturday for breakfast. For coffee I order Mexican Mocha. For food I ordered an egg biscuit sandwich. I have been to other cofeeshops that served egg muffin sandwich. What intrigued me about the egg biscuit sandwich is the biscuit is made from scratch. The Mexican Mocha had a spice. The biscuit has a buttery taste. The egg was fluffy while the bacon was crispy. I came here again about a week later. The reason I came here was on my previous visit I noticed one of the items on the menu that got my interest - lox toast. I love bagel and lox however the lox toast at Zocalo Coffeehouse might overtake it. Unlike bagel and lox when the salmon is covered the lox toast isn't covered by the bread. This results in tasting more of the salmon. The coffee I ordered borgia with its citrus taste complimented the savory salmon. Then I came back again this time to try the biscuit with butter and jam. For coffee I get my usual beverage at a coffeehouse - white mocha. One thing I love about the biscuit is it isn't crumbly. That texture can result in a chalky taste. I enjoyed the jam, but I prefer butter with my biscuit. During my multiple visits to Zocalo Coffeehouse what really stands out is the food offered. The food at Zocalo Coffeehouse is pricier than most coffeeshops. However most coffeeshops offer the same food you see at other coffeeshops. If I wanted to have a satisfied meal at a coffeeshop I go to Zocalo Coffeeshop.

French Bread!
Bobby M.

Good strong coffee - I had a creme brulee latte & my brother in law had a Mexican mocha. I also had a delicious french toast breakfast & my bil had a breakfast sandwich he enjoyed. Nice, helpful staff, comfortable & sunny restaurant, & tasty food & drink!

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Brandye K.

Service was warm and welcoming! He complimented my dress which means the staff have good taste! The shop in general Is so cute! Love the artwork, love the area for children, seems thoughtful. Love the overall inclusive vibe. The talk about the ham and cheese croissant- absolutely delightful- the ham was THICK which sets it apart from so many others- we like it thick! My mocha was absolutely delicious! Great put stop after flying in for a meeting!

Dust thing on sandwich.

Stopped here on my way back to LA The cashier was nice, my friends and I were super excited for the food and the place looked super cute. We waited for almost an hour to receive our food. Since I was on a time crunch I decided to ask if I could get my food to go instead. I was waiting in line to ask when the girl taking out the food found me. I politely asked her if I could get my food to go because I needed to leave and apologized since she had to pack it up now. She said nothing to me and had a straight face and turned around to return to the kitchen. I watched her walk towards the cashier and then back to the kitchen where a guy watched what she was doing. I guess they asked her what she was doing and she aggressively told them that now I wanted it to go. She began putting things in boxes aggressively that they began to help her. I don't think they realized I was watching the whole thing and standing there. At this point I still felt bad but questioned why she was super upset. When she was coming out with my food I kindly told her I could take the bag and gestured to take it but she just looked at me and continued to walk away. At this point I got mad, I followed her and watched her put a parfait in my bag. She still looked mad and handed me the bag so I made a face. I went out and let my friends know, we left but decided to check the bag before fully leaving. The parfait was questionable because I had order something advertised on their menu as granola with fresh fruit on greek yogurt. Which adds up I guess but I waited over almost an hour for this?? Then as my sister is eating her sandwich she found this weird dust looking thing on her sandwich. Super disappointing for a place that I was really excited about.

(Left to right) Coconut Paradise, Matcha Mango, and Lemonade Mango Razz
James S.

So I came in here on a whim with my brother-in-law last week, and once more on my final day in San Leandro, and my oh my is this place absolutely charming! It reminds me of a bigger version of a coffee joint back home in Tarpon! The environment is clean and classy as all hell, with the feel of one of those homey old-school vibes, and the smell of coffee and baked goods permeates the air. I definitely felt a sense of warmth coming into this shop, especially given how kind and humorous the people working here are. They specialize in teas, lattes, and espressos...For children, they even serve hot chocolate which I thought was a nice little treat (of course, adults can buy it too). So I decided to try something from their Summer menu; the Mango Lemonade Razz (which I keep pronouncing as rizz, much to the staff's amusement). It was fruity, delicious, and although it looked nothing like it did in the pamphlet (which I found irksome in general, but not enough to deduct on the rating over), it still was so nice I had to try it thrice! Next time I return to San Leandro, I definitely want to give their normal coffee a shot and see how they do!

Vanilla iced latte
Keely A.

Got ayummy vanilla iced coffee here. Inside is the coffee shop is very hip and there is TONS of seating which is important because coffee shops are gathering places! We sat outside with our dog, which was lovely in the nice weather. My coffee was delicious, not too sweet, and very high quality. Highly recommend.

Outdoor photo
Mia M.

The line was a bit long for a late Tuesday morning and although the space is fairly large it was packed! Once we placed our breakfast order we had our food within 10-12 minutes. We tried to order the waffles but I guess they no longer carry them? They were out of the French toast so they suggested the breakfast sandwich was the next best thing, they came out smokin hot! We think they might put a little honey on the biscuits. The sandwich comes with scrambled egg, cheese, a tomato and you get the option to add bacon and/or avocado .

Adel W.

Super cute local coffeeshop! Stopped by for a quick coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the drinks; we tried the orange mocha (borgia) and the creme brulee latte (1/3 sweet) and both were delicious! It was super bustling and cozy inside, there's lots of seating, wifi, and a children's play area! Local art on the walls too.

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Ask the Community - Zocalo Coffeehouse

How are the Chai made? Is it tea bag?

Would you consider hosting a regualr poetry night and/or open mic night?

Absolutely we would! please send me an email at sara@zocalocoffee.com to discuss further! thanks… Read more

Do people have to show vaccination status to sit inside?

When I went a couple of months ago, yes. They have signs posted regarding their rules.

Is there outdoor dining now?

Hi Celine! We have sidewalk seating and indoor dining as well. Thanks for asking!

Do you guys carry oat milk?

Yes we do!

Is parking free around Zocalo?

There are a few spots on Oakes Blvd. that you don't have to pay for!

Until what time is the kitchen open?

Hi Edel, Our kitchen is open until 3pm daily to serve made to order food. After 3 we offer a meat and veggie quiche with a side salad. We also have a grab and go fridge… Read more

Do they allow dogs?

Not inside, but they have a bench outside!

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