Sometimes I drop in when the arm chairs are available. Friendly service, tasty chai, locally made Craft chocolate, surprisingly generous servings of fresh salads. Everything tastes better when you're sitting in a cush arm chair.
Mido D.
Great café with vegan options and the perfect study vibes. This place was recommended to me by a friend and as someone who is not local (pun intended), I will definitely be returning!
R F.
Delicious taro latte!! This place is so charming. Perfect for anyone looking for a place to work, enjoy a book, or just hang out.
Lucia H.
A great working cafe! Love the ambiance - casual and friendly. The coffee is DELISH - I've tried the mocha, the s'more latte (get the whip cream and marshmallows!!), matcha latte and their seasonal drinks. The food is also yummy - tuna melt, BLT, salads, the veggie bagel is devine, pastries, etc. Keep in mind, the local high school has their lunch break at 1240 so try to come before or after to beat the crowd. They have free WiFi, outlets and extension cords, lots of seating and tables, clean bathroom. Truly lucky to have this place close by. I WFH and try to come at least once a week.
Henna S.
Coffee was made so quick! I got the Taro latte and really enjoyed it. Was creamy and hot, perfect for a cold day! I definitely will be back, there's such a large space with seating, perfect for food and coffee to spend some time or catch up with a friend. They have wifi as well, so may come again when needing to do a work meeting.
K B.
This is a great cafe, definitely the best traditional cafe in central Alameda. First, the coffee is truly delicious, and it is reasonably priced (and a dollar for a refill). Additionally, we love the menu items, especially the avocado toast and breakfast options. There are a good cross section of people gathered here, and it always feels like a real hub for downtown. Other cafes nearby are either chains, or a little more niche. This feels homey, with high ceilings, an historic building, wooden floors, and diverse clientele. We've been here in many different capacities over the past few years and find The Local is a great place to meet up with friends, do some work from home (ample outlets), take your kid (lots of books for them at the counter), study, or spend a bit of time while on Park St. It's always clean, well lit, with ample seating-- and the pastries are always fresh. They used to have a happy hour in the afternoon, not sure if that is still the case. The excellent wifi is a plus. The owners and counter staff are friendly and gracious, and it makes it a lovely and welcoming place to be. Just wish they would be open later! Thank you Local!
Karina L.
This place is a great option for anyone looking to grab coffee with a friend or get some work done with a nice cup of coffee and have a good lunch when needed. Love the coffee, i ordered a vanilla cinnamon latte and it is so good and even has a beautiful presentation.
Julian J.
Casual vibes with friendly staff. The raspberry mocha is pretty good! It reminds me almost of the Ghirardelli raspberry chocolate.
Natasha M.
Such lovely owner and staff and the BEST Mexican hot chocolate in the east bay! cozy and down home- no pretense here.
Richard W.
Local coffee shop on Park st in downtown Alameda I'm writing mostly because of the layout and ambience - I love the long community tables and the open yet darkish study hall feel which reminds me a bit of old English libraries for some reason. Not sure how old the furniture is but I probably wouldn't camp out there in my best outfits. Just got coffee here to go which comes in a smaller than expected sized cup.
I am a big matcha fan and this place might be best matcha I've ever had! Loved how it was hot and not warm when served and just right amount of sweetness where it wasnt so bitter or too sweet. The food was good too! Andouille sausage wrap & Breakfast croissant Loved how cozy the cafe was indoor and decorated for Christmas, just hard to find parking ):
Grace L.
the ambiance is sweet and humble. you can tell everyone was actually a local! they have big, picnic style tables as well as little nooks in the corner for a more intimate experience. food and drinks were yummy, egg sammy was so HEFTY i couldn't eat it all! Breakfast Sandwich + Matcha
Erin R.
I stopped in just randomly on a Saturday morning looking for a bite and a coffee before doing some Christmas shopping, and what a sweet little place I stumbled into! It's very cosy inside; I could imagine coming here to study, read, catch up with friends, work on solo passion hobbies, etc! As well, of course the coffee is good!! And the food is yummy too (: the andoullie wrap came with a generous amount of avocado and was well proportioned. Certainly enough to share if you need a small bite with a friend, and not too much for just yourself if you want to treat yourself to a nice breakfast. The staff here are also very kind. They don't rush you while you peruse the long menu, and overall have great attitudes. I'll certainly be back but with friends! I must tell the people I love about this spot.
Conny G.
The ambiance is great! I got their harvest latte and it was extremely hot and tasty! The music they had also added a good tough of it being a coffee shop/lunch spot! I would definitely go back and actually have a bit to eat!
Chloe C.
I tried their holiday latte (maple, hazelnut, and cinnamon) and it was so good. Great ambiance for catching up with friends or working from a cafe. WiFi code is prominently displayed at register. I did not order food, but a friend ordered their breakfast wrap and it looked a little too healthy for my liking. Will definitely be back for coffee and maybe to read a book or newspaper before work.
Sometimes I drop in when the arm chairs are available. Friendly service, tasty chai, locally made Craft chocolate, surprisingly generous servings of fresh salads. Everything tastes better when you're sitting in a cush arm chair.
Great café with vegan options and the perfect study vibes. This place was recommended to me by a friend and as someone who is not local (pun intended), I will definitely be returning!
Delicious taro latte!! This place is so charming. Perfect for anyone looking for a place to work, enjoy a book, or just hang out.
A great working cafe! Love the ambiance - casual and friendly. The coffee is DELISH - I've tried the mocha, the s'more latte (get the whip cream and marshmallows!!), matcha latte and their seasonal drinks. The food is also yummy - tuna melt, BLT, salads, the veggie bagel is devine, pastries, etc. Keep in mind, the local high school has their lunch break at 1240 so try to come before or after to beat the crowd. They have free WiFi, outlets and extension cords, lots of seating and tables, clean bathroom. Truly lucky to have this place close by. I WFH and try to come at least once a week.
Coffee was made so quick! I got the Taro latte and really enjoyed it. Was creamy and hot, perfect for a cold day! I definitely will be back, there's such a large space with seating, perfect for food and coffee to spend some time or catch up with a friend. They have wifi as well, so may come again when needing to do a work meeting.
This is a great cafe, definitely the best traditional cafe in central Alameda. First, the coffee is truly delicious, and it is reasonably priced (and a dollar for a refill). Additionally, we love the menu items, especially the avocado toast and breakfast options. There are a good cross section of people gathered here, and it always feels like a real hub for downtown. Other cafes nearby are either chains, or a little more niche. This feels homey, with high ceilings, an historic building, wooden floors, and diverse clientele. We've been here in many different capacities over the past few years and find The Local is a great place to meet up with friends, do some work from home (ample outlets), take your kid (lots of books for them at the counter), study, or spend a bit of time while on Park St. It's always clean, well lit, with ample seating-- and the pastries are always fresh. They used to have a happy hour in the afternoon, not sure if that is still the case. The excellent wifi is a plus. The owners and counter staff are friendly and gracious, and it makes it a lovely and welcoming place to be. Just wish they would be open later! Thank you Local!
This place is a great option for anyone looking to grab coffee with a friend or get some work done with a nice cup of coffee and have a good lunch when needed. Love the coffee, i ordered a vanilla cinnamon latte and it is so good and even has a beautiful presentation.
Casual vibes with friendly staff. The raspberry mocha is pretty good! It reminds me almost of the Ghirardelli raspberry chocolate.
Such lovely owner and staff and the BEST Mexican hot chocolate in the east bay! cozy and down home- no pretense here.
Local coffee shop on Park st in downtown Alameda I'm writing mostly because of the layout and ambience - I love the long community tables and the open yet darkish study hall feel which reminds me a bit of old English libraries for some reason. Not sure how old the furniture is but I probably wouldn't camp out there in my best outfits. Just got coffee here to go which comes in a smaller than expected sized cup.
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I am a big matcha fan and this place might be best matcha I've ever had! Loved how it was hot and not warm when served and just right amount of sweetness where it wasnt so bitter or too sweet. The food was good too! Andouille sausage wrap & Breakfast croissant Loved how cozy the cafe was indoor and decorated for Christmas, just hard to find parking ):
the ambiance is sweet and humble. you can tell everyone was actually a local! they have big, picnic style tables as well as little nooks in the corner for a more intimate experience. food and drinks were yummy, egg sammy was so HEFTY i couldn't eat it all! Breakfast Sandwich + Matcha
I stopped in just randomly on a Saturday morning looking for a bite and a coffee before doing some Christmas shopping, and what a sweet little place I stumbled into! It's very cosy inside; I could imagine coming here to study, read, catch up with friends, work on solo passion hobbies, etc! As well, of course the coffee is good!! And the food is yummy too (: the andoullie wrap came with a generous amount of avocado and was well proportioned. Certainly enough to share if you need a small bite with a friend, and not too much for just yourself if you want to treat yourself to a nice breakfast. The staff here are also very kind. They don't rush you while you peruse the long menu, and overall have great attitudes. I'll certainly be back but with friends! I must tell the people I love about this spot.
The ambiance is great! I got their harvest latte and it was extremely hot and tasty! The music they had also added a good tough of it being a coffee shop/lunch spot! I would definitely go back and actually have a bit to eat!
I tried their holiday latte (maple, hazelnut, and cinnamon) and it was so good. Great ambiance for catching up with friends or working from a cafe. WiFi code is prominently displayed at register. I did not order food, but a friend ordered their breakfast wrap and it looked a little too healthy for my liking. Will definitely be back for coffee and maybe to read a book or newspaper before work.