Cute coffee shop near the Park Street Bridge! I needed to grab a quick cup of coffee for an hour long drive home, and I found this place near to where I was. This shop has floor to ceiling windows, allowing ample light to come in and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was a little difficult. The shop is located next to a busy street, so there were a lot of cars passing by. There was also some construction/cones set up in the area. I was able to find a spot after circling around. I ordered the Black Sesame Latte from their seasonal menu. Overall, I liked the drink. It was good but not super special. I could taste the black sesame, which I do love in general. This would be a good place to hang out, do work/study, or just spend time and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Abby M.
There is zero customer service here. I was ignored this morning by the lady behind the counter. A young man came and took my order. He told me that my total was 8.50 for my drink, but was listed at 6.00. The women that ignored my presence motioned to charge me more since I wanted heavy cream. The man ringing up said oops I put in the wrong drink. She was big on making money, but not big on learning that it's how you treat the customers that create great revenue. Shame on them. Do better.
Vineet Sinha
We ordered a mocha milkshake, and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was great, but the mocha milkshake made me hate Starbucks Frappuccino so much.Because the mocha milkshake is definitely a valid reason to visit this placeIt's rich creamy, and has real mocha in itI'm reviewing this place so I can visit it laterThey have some seating featuring a large street facing glass stool areaI parked at the O'Reilly across the street. I am not dealing with street parking in Oakland. Even though this is Alhambra. IYKYK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vineet S.
We ordered a mocha milkshake, and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was great, but the mocha milkshake made me hate Starbucks Frappuccino so much. Because the mocha milkshake is definitely a valid reason to visit this place It's rich creamy, and has real mocha in it I'm reviewing this place so I can visit it later They have some seating featuring a large street facing glass stool area I parked at the O'Reilly across the street. I am not dealing with street parking in Oakland. Even though this is Alhambra. IYKYK.
Toma Antilles
This is my favorite coffee spot in the Bay. The place is super clean and the staff is exceptionally friendly and patient. The outdoor seating and indoor seating is nice for the warm and cold days. I suggest the black sesame latte, its amazing! Shoutout to Vicky, the barista manager that helped me. She was pure gold!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connie M.
Came because I saw the affogato and dole whip pics online and we wanted a sweet treat but also a pick me up after the lunch we had nearby. The cashier saw us reading the menu and mumbling affogato a couple times and it wasn't until we decided we wanted affogato that he told us the ice cream machine was done. Then we had to quickly make a decision on an alternative. He didn't really give us suggestions either until we asked. I ended up getting the sesame latte which was pretty to look at but didn't have a sesame flavor it was mainly just a creamy latte. This place has street parking you're better off parking across the street in the center and walking over. It doesn't have an outdoor patio which is nice and a getaway from the mad traffic outside.
Ka'iu Moku-paiva
No dedicated parking and very minimal street parking.
Zayra A.
One of my favorite coffee spots! Parking can be a little tricky but staff is very quick with making your coffee. And latte art is always perfect!
Herman L.
Highly recommend coffee culture! They over some amazing affogatos and season drinks! I recently ordered the black sesame matcha latte and it was really delicious!
Linda C.
I *really* like Coffee Culture's lavender latte with whole milk (iced and hot, but especially the hot). Sometimes lavender lattes can come off artificial / tasting like soap, but not Coffee Culture's. Theirs definitely is made out of real lavender and you can taste it. The barista said that they don't have lavender latte displayed on the menu but they always have it available. I also tried the seasonal black sesame latte (hot). I wish there was more sesame flavor, but the latte came out very smooth so it was still enjoyable. Lastly, I really like the space. Love the tall windows and the mid century modern design. It's well designed and feels very bright and airy. If you like floral-y tasting drinks, definitely try the lavender latte.
I recently tried this cafe on my first visit to Alameda. It is very convenient to reach, as it is right off the quaint old park street bridge. The cafe has a cool interior with some eatables (but not a lot of variety and they certainly didn't have any pastries when I walked in) other than their coffee menu. Their coffee is reasonably priced and I really liked the Cappuccino that I ordered as it was dark to my taste. The people are warm and welcoming and I had a great sip of coffee when it was drearily raining outside. It is interesting to note that they have seats looking right at the streets with a glass pane, making it a great way to spend time. Also I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they also have drinks and their happy hour is from 12-4 every weekday.
Monifa W.
This is a gem of a coffee shop. Located in a corner unit right before the bridge. Parking can be a bit complicated, but the coffee is worth it. The staff are super friendly and clearly the baristas know what they are doing. My husband says the vanilla latte has a chai vibe, which he likes. My Cortado is perfect with whole milk. Has tables inside and outside, so nice place to get some work done. Added plus are the canned wines!
Melissa H.
Chill little coffee shop with really great ambiance! All the workers were very kind. My bf and I got the Salmon Toast to share and Matcha + Strawberry Matcha for our drinks. The Salmon Toast was sooo fresh and they dont skimp out on the amount of smoked salmon. It was also super reasonably priced at $8.50, I'm super surprised! The matchas were pretty good as well. Would def return!
Angela C.
The affogato was delectable! Perfect ratio between soft serve and espresso. They also had the option of chocolate or sea salt soft serve. My friend got the vanilla milkshake (not pictured) which included espresso! That was also a good treat The iced mocha was alright There was only one person working the register and serving the drinks, he handled it all very well. The place itself is very aesthetically pleasing! There is an indoor and outdoor area. Wish there were more locations
Koko M.
Love this little gem of a local coffee shop. The lay out is a little funky and gets to be tight quarters between those that are ordering, those just trying to see the menu, those picking up, those putting the final touches on their drinks and those waiting for their order... they get pretty busy too but only have ever seen one person behind the counter. So be prepared to wait patiently and believe that's it is worth it in quality received. They seem to have a problem with drink tops not fitting their cups either which slowed things down even further. There is a long bench along the window or a few tables and chairs but this is really more of a grab and go situation. All that said great quality drinks and love supporting local.
Cute coffee shop near the Park Street Bridge! I needed to grab a quick cup of coffee for an hour long drive home, and I found this place near to where I was. This shop has floor to ceiling windows, allowing ample light to come in and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Parking was a little difficult. The shop is located next to a busy street, so there were a lot of cars passing by. There was also some construction/cones set up in the area. I was able to find a spot after circling around. I ordered the Black Sesame Latte from their seasonal menu. Overall, I liked the drink. It was good but not super special. I could taste the black sesame, which I do love in general. This would be a good place to hang out, do work/study, or just spend time and enjoy a cup of coffee.
There is zero customer service here. I was ignored this morning by the lady behind the counter. A young man came and took my order. He told me that my total was 8.50 for my drink, but was listed at 6.00. The women that ignored my presence motioned to charge me more since I wanted heavy cream. The man ringing up said oops I put in the wrong drink. She was big on making money, but not big on learning that it's how you treat the customers that create great revenue. Shame on them. Do better.
We ordered a mocha milkshake, and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was great, but the mocha milkshake made me hate Starbucks Frappuccino so much.Because the mocha milkshake is definitely a valid reason to visit this placeIt's rich creamy, and has real mocha in itI'm reviewing this place so I can visit it laterThey have some seating featuring a large street facing glass stool areaI parked at the O'Reilly across the street. I am not dealing with street parking in Oakland. Even though this is Alhambra. IYKYK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a mocha milkshake, and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was great, but the mocha milkshake made me hate Starbucks Frappuccino so much. Because the mocha milkshake is definitely a valid reason to visit this place It's rich creamy, and has real mocha in it I'm reviewing this place so I can visit it later They have some seating featuring a large street facing glass stool area I parked at the O'Reilly across the street. I am not dealing with street parking in Oakland. Even though this is Alhambra. IYKYK.
This is my favorite coffee spot in the Bay. The place is super clean and the staff is exceptionally friendly and patient. The outdoor seating and indoor seating is nice for the warm and cold days. I suggest the black sesame latte, its amazing! Shoutout to Vicky, the barista manager that helped me. She was pure gold!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came because I saw the affogato and dole whip pics online and we wanted a sweet treat but also a pick me up after the lunch we had nearby. The cashier saw us reading the menu and mumbling affogato a couple times and it wasn't until we decided we wanted affogato that he told us the ice cream machine was done. Then we had to quickly make a decision on an alternative. He didn't really give us suggestions either until we asked. I ended up getting the sesame latte which was pretty to look at but didn't have a sesame flavor it was mainly just a creamy latte. This place has street parking you're better off parking across the street in the center and walking over. It doesn't have an outdoor patio which is nice and a getaway from the mad traffic outside.
No dedicated parking and very minimal street parking.
One of my favorite coffee spots! Parking can be a little tricky but staff is very quick with making your coffee. And latte art is always perfect!
Highly recommend coffee culture! They over some amazing affogatos and season drinks! I recently ordered the black sesame matcha latte and it was really delicious!
I *really* like Coffee Culture's lavender latte with whole milk (iced and hot, but especially the hot). Sometimes lavender lattes can come off artificial / tasting like soap, but not Coffee Culture's. Theirs definitely is made out of real lavender and you can taste it. The barista said that they don't have lavender latte displayed on the menu but they always have it available. I also tried the seasonal black sesame latte (hot). I wish there was more sesame flavor, but the latte came out very smooth so it was still enjoyable. Lastly, I really like the space. Love the tall windows and the mid century modern design. It's well designed and feels very bright and airy. If you like floral-y tasting drinks, definitely try the lavender latte.
Restaurantji Recommends
I recently tried this cafe on my first visit to Alameda. It is very convenient to reach, as it is right off the quaint old park street bridge. The cafe has a cool interior with some eatables (but not a lot of variety and they certainly didn't have any pastries when I walked in) other than their coffee menu. Their coffee is reasonably priced and I really liked the Cappuccino that I ordered as it was dark to my taste. The people are warm and welcoming and I had a great sip of coffee when it was drearily raining outside. It is interesting to note that they have seats looking right at the streets with a glass pane, making it a great way to spend time. Also I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they also have drinks and their happy hour is from 12-4 every weekday.
This is a gem of a coffee shop. Located in a corner unit right before the bridge. Parking can be a bit complicated, but the coffee is worth it. The staff are super friendly and clearly the baristas know what they are doing. My husband says the vanilla latte has a chai vibe, which he likes. My Cortado is perfect with whole milk. Has tables inside and outside, so nice place to get some work done. Added plus are the canned wines!
Chill little coffee shop with really great ambiance! All the workers were very kind. My bf and I got the Salmon Toast to share and Matcha + Strawberry Matcha for our drinks. The Salmon Toast was sooo fresh and they dont skimp out on the amount of smoked salmon. It was also super reasonably priced at $8.50, I'm super surprised! The matchas were pretty good as well. Would def return!
The affogato was delectable! Perfect ratio between soft serve and espresso. They also had the option of chocolate or sea salt soft serve. My friend got the vanilla milkshake (not pictured) which included espresso! That was also a good treat The iced mocha was alright There was only one person working the register and serving the drinks, he handled it all very well. The place itself is very aesthetically pleasing! There is an indoor and outdoor area. Wish there were more locations
Love this little gem of a local coffee shop. The lay out is a little funky and gets to be tight quarters between those that are ordering, those just trying to see the menu, those picking up, those putting the final touches on their drinks and those waiting for their order... they get pretty busy too but only have ever seen one person behind the counter. So be prepared to wait patiently and believe that's it is worth it in quality received. They seem to have a problem with drink tops not fitting their cups either which slowed things down even further. There is a long bench along the window or a few tables and chairs but this is really more of a grab and go situation. All that said great quality drinks and love supporting local.