Coffee Connoisseur here ‍ I've done coffee crawls in Portland, OR and have tried many different kinds of lattes. I like to look for new spins on lattes to see what barista's are whipping up to make things unique. I came in thinking I was going to get a basic latte, but the Borgia Mocha caught my eye! I asked the cashier if it was a good choice and she recommended it. I was a little unsure how the two would blend and how much orange they would use in it, but it came out amazing! Honestly probably one of the top 10 unique mocha's I have tried and it was delicious! I loved the burst of refreshing orange that complimented the chocolate. The flavors danced on my tastebuds like two separate flavors that blended together as one. Each holding their own note that added value to the drink making it unique. I was instantly impressed and wish I found this on more menus! A classic mocha with a refreshing twist of orange was a pleasant surprise! I'm so glad I stopped in for a pick me up! I also loved all the art on the large walls and there looked to be plenty of tables and seating for people to eat and work at. read more

Pros: PLENTY of seating, this place is pretty big for a coffee shop, beans for sale, solid options for baked goods, enjoyable sandwiches, friendly workers. Cons: can be a pretty busy spot, not the most consistent, the specific beans I like aren't always available. Notes: Thought I had written a review here a while back as they are a part of my post Oakland airport tradition. My routine, fly into to Oakland, drive to Moussaka for lunch (rip the former chef/owner and restaurant), head 2 doors down to Zocalo for coffee on the ride home. If my flight was extra early and Moussaka was closed still, Zocalo was more than good enough to fit my food and coffee needs. read more

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Zocalo Coffeehouse is the ultimate neighborhood spot for awesome coffee, community vibes, and local art work. The staff crafts exceptional specialty drinks with rich, gourmet flavor combinations. They have live music and events on certain days. They have pastries, breakfast bites, sandwiches, and salad. There's also a small Baby/Toddler play area just for the little ones. They also sell their own coffee beans so you can take the magic home. If you are anywhere near San Leandro, stop by and support Zocalo Coffeehouse. read more

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I ordered a breakfast sandwich on multigrain bread. The sandwich includes Havarti cheese, scrambled egg, herb butter, onion, tomato, spinach, your choice of Bacon, Avocado, honey mustard. You get a choice of either avocado or bacon but I added both for an extra fee. The only downsides was that they were out of onion but didn't notify me when I first ordered. I'm a big fan of onion so that was a bit disappointing also because they didn't offer to replace it with extra tomato or spinach. The chai was very interesting but quite nice. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Breakfast sandwich in multigrain bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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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. read more

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I had been here once before and really enjoyed it, so I was disappointed by this visit. Today we ordered a matcha, an iced matcha, and a matcha with peppermint, along with three biscuits. Unfortunately, our order was incorrect, the peppermint was missing from the matcha, and the drinks weren't properly mixed, so the matcha had separated. The biscuits were also a letdown. They tasted like they had been microwaved and became hard within minutes. We were also given chive butter with jam, which was a confusing pairing and didn't make much sense. On top of that, it was uncomfortably hot inside the coffeehouse. It was overcrowded and felt more like an oven than a place to relax with coffee. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Biscuit with chive butter and jam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - French Bread! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

=== Incredible coffee and food. Great vibes === First, awesome experience. Second, I hate that I keep finding these experiences an HOUR away from where I live. Was meeting up with a friend from Berkeley and he found this spot in between the both of us. Pros and cons! + The coffee - holy shit. Got a cortado. And drank it without sugar it was so good. A touch of bitter (it's coffee - duh!) but so smooth, almost nutty but buttery at the same time. + Got a chicken salad sandwich. It came stacked HIGH with hints of sweetness and curry. Freshest produce. Honestly, I was hungry but could only eat half of it, it was so big. + Friend got a warmed cinnamon bun. Incredible. Yeasty, chewy almost crisp on the outside but pillowy soft on the inside. + Wide open space inside -- high ceilings, one big central area. Not tucked away spaces -- which might or might not match your preference. + Perfect amount of coffeehouse buzz. Music playing lowish in the background and lots of conversations. Just enough to quell my ADHD tendencies. * Honestly can't think of any negatives. Prices are a bit high but happy to pay it for such a quality experience. I think my cortado was decently priced -- maybe $6 or so? Sandwich was $18 or so but done really well and came with a bowl of soup (chips, fruit, and something else was an option instead of soup, but tomato bisque with a sandwich? Divine.) - An hour away from where I live but if you live anywhere East Bay, my curse is your blessing ;-) read more

Delicious lattes and desserts. The cinnamon roll was bigger than my fist, and served hot. The salmon toast was really good too. The music and art brought some great vibes, and i really liked that there was a kids play area in the back so I could actually sit and enjoy my coffee while my children played instead of rushing them out as soon as I got my order to avoid disturbing people. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Salmon toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I've been out of the Yelp review game for awhile, but I have to make an exception for this place because it was so good. The sandwiches and biscuit breakfast sandwich were exceptional. And the frosting used for the cinnamon roll was possibly the best sweet think I have ever had. I don't know who they have that is developing the food menu, but they are working at Michelin level. I just got back from L.A. and had breakfast at the Michelin starred Republique, and this was absolutely as good as that. Well done, folks. You have a winner on your hands. read more

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! read more

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

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Front of the house on a Friday evening. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

They never carry the Nitro-Cold Brew anymore but they still have it on the menu. Also they removed rewards unless you make a $20 purchase.... Boooooo read more

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. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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! read more

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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. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Vanilla iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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 . read more

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Came on a calm Saturday morning. Parking can be tough since it's on a busy yet residential area. Place wasn't that packed and the service was good. I've been here a couple times and this was my first occasion trying the food. Since it was nice we sat outside and our food was brought to us. You order inside and they have a variety of lattes + breakfast + lunch items, including Mimosas. My matcha was perfect, tastes like real matcha not super sweet. The biscuit was yummy and same with the Avocado toast. read more

This was my third time giving this place a try, and I was really hoping the third time would be the charm. Unfortunately, it still missed the mark for me. The coffee tasted watered down, and the food felt overpriced for the quality. The Caesar salad in particular was overly wet and bland, with Parmesan that was a bit chewy. The avocado toast was also overly toasted--it crumbled excessively with every bite and was so rough and crunchy that it was uncomfortable to eat. Service also left something to be desired. It's a great location, but based on my experiences so far, I wouldn't return nor recommend to anyone. read more

I didn't like their matcha but I'm really picky with my matcha. I will say I liked the hot chocolate the next time I went. Ambiance is great bc I go for a silent reading event and it's super fun and solid vibes. Service is friendly and helpful. read more

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. read more

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A solid 4 star coffee shop for vibes, prices, quality, and location. Came here with my husband and we got a matcha latte, a regular latte, and split a cinnamon roll. Drinks are about $7 ish for what I consider a regular sized drink. Pros: - Pretty nice space - there's many tables (although best for parties of 1-4 only, can get pretty busy) for studying and sitting/chatting. There's also counter seating in some areas if you're alone and studying/reading. - Decent matcha latte. Not as good as Pete's award winning matcha latte, but better than Cafe 4 in my opinion! Not too sweet and tastes like real matcha - Has bathrooms - A creative children's play area that also has a couple chairs where parents can supervise - drinks come out pretty quickly - Strong free wifi (which is in itself already a great thing for group projects/getting work done, etc) - Staff was really nice - Not sparkling clean, but not dirty either. - Plays music loud enough to drown out other conversations around you so you can focus if you're working/reading, but not so loud that it's disruptive to your own thoughts - Has heftier food/meal items if you want an actual lunch instead of just coffee/snacks. Cons: - Was oddly VERY muggy/stuffy and hot when we went earlier today, not sure if it was because it was a bit warm outside + the kitchen making hot food? A little uncomfortable but still ended up staying due to all the other pros above - The cinnamon roll was in my opinion way too large to enjoy haha, you could easily split it between 3-4 people. Well priced though! Just too sweet and large for me - Parking can be tricky in this area if it's busy - but not too big of an issue if you park in the residential area and just walk over read more

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I been meaning to check out this coffee shop! Loved how spacious it is and the options they had. Service was great and quick. I also liked how much seating there was and it was not too loud. read more

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If you happen to be in the area or a local, I can understand why you would love Zocalo. The mexican mocha coffee is delicious. But personally, I wouldn't go out of my way to revisit here unless I was craving that specifically. Came here for the first time at around 10 AM and the place was already packed. You're basically out of luck finding a seat unless you're willing to stay for a few hours, but we were lucky there were some high chairs near the little play area to sit. After ordering, it took us 30 minutes to get our chai latte and mexican mocha. Which feels way too long just for drinks and unfortunately the chai latte was basically milk with ginger and no chai. By the time our drinks came, our food made it too. Honestly the slight saving grace to this experience was the food. The lox sandwich was just okay. Nothing special in particular about it, but the mushroom quiche was actually unique and surprising. My only complaint? It was so small for the price. The salad was generous but the mushroom quiche is what you ordered for $17. I would expect it to be bigger. So overall, unless you're in the area, I would recommend skipping. Oh and it's paid street parking only. 9AM - 6 PM. read more

I got an espresso and oat milk cortado. The espresso was a ok. Darker roast, not much crema, the slightest burnt taste but not problematic. 6/10 The cortado was ok. Well made but I think would have been even better with something like almond milk to better balance the flavor. 6/10 read more

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Love it here It totally has the old school coffee house vibe and eacho. With the old wood and metal is plant life giving the room a hit of green. There is a space for everyone. We have the cafe table for folk to sit and talk they have the high tables that folks are working from. They even have a small area for the kiddos to play. It gives true community gathering location. Oh and did I mention the coffee and food options are awesome read more

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Zocalo Coffee is such a wonderful spot in San Leandro! The pastries are house-made, fresh, and absolutely delicious, and the coffee is fantastic. I also love the warm community vibe...it feels welcoming and genuinely connected to the neighborhood. The beautiful paintings by local artists add an extra special touch to the space. A great place to enjoy a coffee, treat, and a little local art. Highly recommend! read more

I love Zocalo! I really appreciate that this location has ample seating, solid brunch, & of course amazing coffee. My favorite is the Borgia latte & the Creme Brulee. Such smooth and unique flavors that are not overly sweet & balance the notes in the espresso really nicely I came with a group that was a total of 4 adults & 1 child and we easily found a seat around 10am with no line. We did notice that it gets busier around 11am with longer lines. Only thing I would recommend improving is possibly pricing. I know this is a tough one in the economy, however I do feel like the cost of the latte's are a bit up there, especially when having to substitute for non-dairy milk. 16oz latte with oatmilk came out to about ~$8 which is just insane to me. I do love it, however it's a def "treat yourself" type of latte considering the price read more

Cute café with a semi busy ambiance. A lot of people doing computer work there & there is a cute section for kids so parents can relax and enjoy their coffees. My husband and I got the Borgia & Mexican Mocha. Both drinks tasted amazing where the coffee flavor comes through and it's not too milky and watered down. Borgia tastes exactly like a chocolate with orange filling. It's not too overly sweet but for me personally, I would get it a little less sweet next time. My husband's Mexican Mocha w/ oat milk was our favorite. Flavors were very well balanced and the spices were very fragrant. He killed his drink pretty fast. They have baked goods, breakfast, & lunch options which we didn't get to try. Perhaps next time! Highly recommend trying them out :) read more

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Got the white chocolate mocha which was good. Drink it fast while its warm because the white chocolate settles at the bottom making the last few sips super sweet. They also offer food and beer options here which is nice creating more of a social environment. Lots of seating inside too and they have a small kids play area in the back. Staff are friendly all around. May not be the best place if you want a quiet work place as it was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon when I went. Just bring noise cancelling headphones! A good place to grab a bite with friends or to hang out though. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - White chocolate mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Nice variety menu Service was very nice Very cool environment very good for little kids because they have their playing area Great ambience read more

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Great spot to have a catch-up with loved ones, or a nice lunch date, or a remote work spot. High ceilings, bright, cheery. Great amount of seating, but just be mindful of the typically times of the day. It feels like how coffee shops used to be a few decades ago, in the best sense :) read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

I was in the area and wanted to try a new coffee shop. I was interested in the Mexican mocha since it's not on all coffee menus. I got the iced Mexican mocha with oat milk and it was super delicious. The chocolate is not too over powering and the hint of spice is just right. The baristas and workers there all seemed really friendly and I felt like I fit in. It's also a large location, busy for a Sunday at noontime. I would definitely come again if I'm in the area! read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Iced Mexican mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

Today I experienced an unfriendly environment. The vibe is what always brought me back here and a desire to support neighborhood business But today -- I don't need to support a place that doesn't care about me as a customer Food was additionally mediocre. My previous review was 3 stars. Threw away my purchase and went to Peet's read more

I really want to love this place but their service and product is hit or miss. For the cost I would expect a more consistent product and service. They often take too long (20+ minutes) for either coffee or food. During my last visit we placed the order ahead of time. The food was ready as soon as I got there but it took over 15 minutes for two lattes. When we followed up, staff was not apologetic but were short and disorganized. The coffee was tasty but the food was mediocre. The biscuit was delicious but the avocado was overly ripe and did not taste good. The berries were peak ripeness but were cut on a cutting board with garlic or onions so it tasted like it. Ugh. This place could be amazing with some adjustments but until then I'll skip paying $50 for two coffees and two biscuit sandwiches. read more

Stopped by for the first time the other day and loved the cozy space. One thing that stuck out to me about the shop was how they support the community and small businesses! As for what they sold -- the coffee latte I purchased was very tasty and extremely smooth. Their matcha latte was a little disappointing and mostly tasted like milk. I also bought a snickerdoodle cookie, which tasted good but was a bit hard for my taste. In terms if service -- there was one barista working when I came in who was very friendly! read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Came in on a weekday afternoon and there were a lot of people working on their laptops. They offer free wifi, which is a great perk. Parking is street parking on a street with a lot of shops, which could get busy. My parking spot only allowed me to stay for 3 hours. They have a little kiddie area which is super cute. Moms will bring in their kids, which can get loud, but that is pretty infrequent. Food was not bad but nothing to write home about. Overall, it was not a bad place to do some work. read more

Zocalo Coffeehouse - Turkey Sandwich and side of Tomato Soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Leandro, California