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
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
Ka'iu Moku-paiva
No dedicated parking and very minimal street parking.
Diane T.
Cute corner shop with yummy coffee! There isn't any designated parking area so you would need to find spots on the street. Service was quick, got our drink within 2 minutes of ordering. Also got a bag of decaf beans for home which they grinded for us (upon request). Would come again when I'm in the area!
Courtney G.
It just IS the best coffee in Alameda. Period. It doesn't matter what I order, the coffee is superior. Note to parents: there is no changing table and I feel like the atmosphere is a bit unfriendly to young children- the couple times I've taken my son inside only one barista seems to be un-annoyed by him despite his excellent manners (which I considered taking a star off for because let's be real... who on earth needs coffee more than parents?! But I decided against it, because again... the coffee is just so good)
Cady A.
This is by far my favorite coffee shop. This is my go to place for studying and sipping on drinks. I have come here on multiple occasions to do work and drink a matcha lavender (my favorite drink from them). There is a lot of nice outdoor seating. The servers are nice and always answer my questions when I'm interested in trying a new drink. Their soft serve they make in house is also delicious!
Merra K.
Loved the vanilla latter. There's some sort of spice in it that I personally love! Perfectly balanced and a beautiful coffee taste. Would recommend and dog friendly so extra props! Quick service. The hubby wanted a pour over but it was close to an hour before they closed and they couldn't do it so head up to go earlier if you want a pour over.
Rishi
They serve one of the best oat milk mochas I’ve tasted! Lovely place with outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oatmilk Mocha
Edward Carroll
The drip coffee was bold and had good flavor. My wife liked her matcha latte. We also had an Ube Mochi cake which was amazing. The staff were friendly and quick. I’ll be coming back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Mario Mendoza
Typically my experience here is great, the employees are smiling and greet our dog. But now there is a young skinny kid with blonde hair that kinda zapped my energy. He did not greet me, just stared at me to order, he spoke super low so I asked him to repeat it and he looked annoyed, not the vide I am used to. The coffee is amazing, it’s my favorite coffee shop, it was just my experience that I did not like.
// SummaryA solid non-chain coffee shop is just what Park avenue needed in Alameda, and that's what you get with Coffee Cultures!// ExperienceI ordered one of their pourovers for the day, and it was a solid cup. Definitely better than most other things you can get on Park Avenue if you want legit coffee.// ServicePretty straightforward with the service - they were nice and efficient.// AmbianceIt's a small shop with a limited amount of tables and bar seating inside, and some seating outside. Nothing particular about the decor is notable. Seems to be great for catching up with a friend, but probably not the most ideal spot for working or reading a book.// ConvenienceAs long as you can find parking near Park Avenue, it's relatively easy to get to.
Don Rau
Coffee is good. Staff has a serious attitude problem. Unfriendly. They just put our coffee on the counter, didnt tell anyone what it was, had no idea it was ours.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
E L
I live on “the island” and CC is my go-to coffee shop. The place is chill, tastefully decorated, servers are pleasant, bright, and overall fantastic. Prices are more than reasonable and most importantly their coffee is pretty good. The only challenge I have is their power strip along the underside of the bar bc it can’t hold up weight (or power bricks) due to gravity. Regular plugs are fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Basil S.
Very nice staff, good tasting cold brew, and dope aesthetics with a small amount of seating inside but more benches and tables out back. Also they sell zigzags at the front so I want to say they are 420 friendly but you have to ask them to confirm lol ...Overall a good spot to get coffee in Alameda. Only drawback I see is parking. Street only
Thomas Joseph Perez
There’s so many options on the island for coffee now it’s hard to decided where to go. I finally tried this place out after driving by it so many times. First of all, this place serves soft serve! I love soft serve so I will be definitely coming back for that. I got an affogato for my caffeine fix. Most places use vanilla ice cream, but this place uses vanilla soft serve. It was a nice twist that I really appreciated. I was able to mix the soft serve and espresso together and make espresso slushy. Also got myself a pineapple soft serve. I enjoyed it all at their nice outdoor seating area. It’s a great place to hang out and drink coffee.
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
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
No dedicated parking and very minimal street parking.
Cute corner shop with yummy coffee! There isn't any designated parking area so you would need to find spots on the street. Service was quick, got our drink within 2 minutes of ordering. Also got a bag of decaf beans for home which they grinded for us (upon request). Would come again when I'm in the area!
It just IS the best coffee in Alameda. Period. It doesn't matter what I order, the coffee is superior. Note to parents: there is no changing table and I feel like the atmosphere is a bit unfriendly to young children- the couple times I've taken my son inside only one barista seems to be un-annoyed by him despite his excellent manners (which I considered taking a star off for because let's be real... who on earth needs coffee more than parents?! But I decided against it, because again... the coffee is just so good)
This is by far my favorite coffee shop. This is my go to place for studying and sipping on drinks. I have come here on multiple occasions to do work and drink a matcha lavender (my favorite drink from them). There is a lot of nice outdoor seating. The servers are nice and always answer my questions when I'm interested in trying a new drink. Their soft serve they make in house is also delicious!
Loved the vanilla latter. There's some sort of spice in it that I personally love! Perfectly balanced and a beautiful coffee taste. Would recommend and dog friendly so extra props! Quick service. The hubby wanted a pour over but it was close to an hour before they closed and they couldn't do it so head up to go earlier if you want a pour over.
They serve one of the best oat milk mochas I’ve tasted! Lovely place with outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oatmilk Mocha
The drip coffee was bold and had good flavor. My wife liked her matcha latte. We also had an Ube Mochi cake which was amazing. The staff were friendly and quick. I’ll be coming back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Typically my experience here is great, the employees are smiling and greet our dog. But now there is a young skinny kid with blonde hair that kinda zapped my energy. He did not greet me, just stared at me to order, he spoke super low so I asked him to repeat it and he looked annoyed, not the vide I am used to. The coffee is amazing, it’s my favorite coffee shop, it was just my experience that I did not like.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
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// SummaryA solid non-chain coffee shop is just what Park avenue needed in Alameda, and that's what you get with Coffee Cultures!// ExperienceI ordered one of their pourovers for the day, and it was a solid cup. Definitely better than most other things you can get on Park Avenue if you want legit coffee.// ServicePretty straightforward with the service - they were nice and efficient.// AmbianceIt's a small shop with a limited amount of tables and bar seating inside, and some seating outside. Nothing particular about the decor is notable. Seems to be great for catching up with a friend, but probably not the most ideal spot for working or reading a book.// ConvenienceAs long as you can find parking near Park Avenue, it's relatively easy to get to.
Coffee is good. Staff has a serious attitude problem. Unfriendly. They just put our coffee on the counter, didnt tell anyone what it was, had no idea it was ours.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
I live on “the island” and CC is my go-to coffee shop. The place is chill, tastefully decorated, servers are pleasant, bright, and overall fantastic. Prices are more than reasonable and most importantly their coffee is pretty good. The only challenge I have is their power strip along the underside of the bar bc it can’t hold up weight (or power bricks) due to gravity. Regular plugs are fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice staff, good tasting cold brew, and dope aesthetics with a small amount of seating inside but more benches and tables out back. Also they sell zigzags at the front so I want to say they are 420 friendly but you have to ask them to confirm lol ...Overall a good spot to get coffee in Alameda. Only drawback I see is parking. Street only
There’s so many options on the island for coffee now it’s hard to decided where to go. I finally tried this place out after driving by it so many times. First of all, this place serves soft serve! I love soft serve so I will be definitely coming back for that. I got an affogato for my caffeine fix. Most places use vanilla ice cream, but this place uses vanilla soft serve. It was a nice twist that I really appreciated. I was able to mix the soft serve and espresso together and make espresso slushy. Also got myself a pineapple soft serve. I enjoyed it all at their nice outdoor seating area. It’s a great place to hang out and drink coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5