Red Bay Coffee Box

Solid drinks, every time I order something different, whether it's a Charcoal Latte or a Saigon Latte, nothing disappoints! I'm sad the default milk is not dairy-free like oat milk is at Blue Bottle, but I'm happy that there are still dairy-free alternatives available for an additional cost. The pastry selections at this "box" or truck location is a bit more limited than say the shop in SF's Ferry Building, but it's good for a quick bite on the go. (I wish they had a toasted or...read full review

This is my favorite coffee shop in a neighborhood with a high concentration of great coffee shops. I buy their beans and their lattes. My favorite flavor is their East Fourteenth Street coffee which I mix with their decaf. Not only does it taste great, but the coffee comes from Sweet Unity Coffee Collective in Tanzania, which is run by David Robinson, son of Jackie Robinson. Little known fact, Jackie's career after baseball was in coffee. Their baristas are warm and efficient...read full review

This is my go to place for coffee in Oakland. The charcoal espresso while admittingly pretty hipstery is sooooooo good. And it's una. Cool courtyard where you can hand and have lunch or do some work. It's also a short walk from lake Merritt. I would highly highly recommend checking this place out.