Amazing hospitality and customer service. We got a few matcha drinks and they were all delicious, great atmosphere to study as well! We didn’t grab food but everything there smelled really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nat Sanchez
Drinks are delicious Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lindsey Smith
Really nice looking place and very comfortable. But the wait is pretty long. Ordered 2 lattes and it took 25 minutes to get the drinks. They were good though so if you have the time to hang out, it's a great place for a lazy Sunday morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Patricia
Really delicious sandwich and coffee drink. Another highlight is the bright, great for chilling vibe. Could sit there for hours and be happy. They did run out of ciabatta, and the white bread was honestly too soft and lacking integrity for the sandwich, though the combination of flavours were still amazing. I also wish they served me my dine in drink in the glasses they use in their marketing, as that would have elevated the experience. All in all, still a very special place that I look forward to returning to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Dutton
The horchata latte is fire 🔥 Absolutely recommend. I preferred hot over cold, but both were good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isaac
Went here to telecommute in the morning. The coffee options are great! I ordered the Einspänner and my wife ordered the matcha cloud. Both are very good and the Matcha Cloud is probably one of their most popular drinks. I can see why, it’s creamy but light and offers the perfect ratio of matcha foam and milk, and not overly bitter nor too sweet.
The Einspänner strikes a good balance of a milky and iced coffee drink. Not too sweet nor too bitter.
We ordered the kimchi and egg sandwich also which is a Korean fusion ciabatta sandwich. The kimchi adds a nice kick to the sandwich and comes with a balsamic vinegar spring mix salad.
Overall for 2 people we paid around $40 for 2 drinks, a sandwich and a pastry. Seems like a lot for a coffee spot, but after trying it, the quality justifies the cost.
For atmosphere, there is plenty of seating and WiFi available. 2 of the tables have outlets available, so if you plan to telecommute from here, I’d recommend getting here early. Though I suspect that wouldn’t be too hard considering it’s not too busy here during the weekdays. As far as other amenities there is a very clean bathroom available and outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
G P
Dandelion Kaffe is a charming and refreshingly unique spot in Alameda. It’s a matcha-forward cafe, which instantly sets it apart — you can tell they’re trying to do something special here, and I’m all for it.
The ambiance is cozy and nostalgic, especially with the bar seating that gives off an old-timey vibe. It’s the kind of place that works just as well for a relaxed brunch with friends as it does for solo time with a book and a latte.
The brunch menu is right up my alley — Asian fusion with savory options. There’s real thought behind the dishes, and it shows.
Now for the matcha: the taste still has room to grow! It was a bit gritty, and I wasn’t a fan of the sweetener used. That said, the drink was well-mixed, frothy, nice and cold for a hot day. I’m hopeful for what’s ahead. I’d love to see the quality of the matcha improve, and I’m definitely curious if their menu is seasonal. This place has a lot of heart and potential, and I’m looking forward to giving it another shot soon. 🦁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
sam jag
Best biscoff latte and casual food in the area, Heard it through the grapevine but worth the gossip. Andy the MVP should be given a raise . Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alli Fam
Beautiful cafe. Was a great place to get some work done on a Friday mid-day. Had the honeycomb latte and it was delicious. Came out super fast as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trisha Do
Only been here a couple of times and will continue coming back as the food is delicious so are the drinks. Servers and service is amazing and quick, extremely friendly.
Food and drinks are fantastic and unique. Plus both indoor and outdoor dining areas are adorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cole Miller
Please come here it's the best breakfast spot in town and I want them open forever :')
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hanif sadr
Nice space! Good coffee!
dan tuttle
Ordered their version of eggs benedict this morning. The presentation was beautiful. Only, the poached egg was cold. Not lukewarm, not a tiny bit warm like the croissant they probably microwaved. Cold as in it went from the refrigerator onto my plate. For $16 or something like that. Single egg, single piece of ham on a single croissant, all in a weird temperature gradient. I miss the old place and won't be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Candace
My partner and I stumbled across Dandelion today while searching for a late brunch spot and WOW – what a rare gem! Most places close by about 2 or 3, but Dandelion is open until 4 during the week, which was perfect for us since I work overnight and sleep during the day.
From the moment you walk in, the space just radiates good energy: warm, calm, and peaceful in a way that just makes you want to linger. It’s bright and welcoming, with an airy design that feels clean, quaint, and just… happy. I could easily see myself coming here to get some work done on a quiet afternoon. Inside seating was so pleasant, but they also have a south-west facing patio if you prefer to brunch in the sun :)
We ordered at the kiosk (super easy, though you can also order at the counter) and everything came out quickly. Drinks: the iced matcha cloud latte with oat milk was hands down the BEST, creamiest matcha I’ve ever had – this is not an exaggeration - I actually ordered two! Food: we had the bulgogi croissant sandwich and the egg & kimchi sandwich – both delicious. Even the small salad on the side was incredibly fresh and worth finishing.
The staff were kind and friendly and checked in to make sure we were happy with our meal (thank you!!)
Bonus points: I noticed they have at least one high chair for little ones.
Dandelion is more than a café- it’s a sanctuary we’re lucky to have stumbled upon.
Amazing hospitality and customer service. We got a few matcha drinks and they were all delicious, great atmosphere to study as well! We didn’t grab food but everything there smelled really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are delicious
Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really nice looking place and very comfortable. But the wait is pretty long. Ordered 2 lattes and it took 25 minutes to get the drinks. They were good though so if you have the time to hang out, it's a great place for a lazy Sunday morning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Really delicious sandwich and coffee drink. Another highlight is the bright, great for chilling vibe. Could sit there for hours and be happy. They did run out of ciabatta, and the white bread was honestly too soft and lacking integrity for the sandwich, though the combination of flavours were still amazing. I also wish they served me my dine in drink in the glasses they use in their marketing, as that would have elevated the experience. All in all, still a very special place that I look forward to returning to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The horchata latte is fire 🔥
Absolutely recommend. I preferred hot over cold, but both were good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here to telecommute in the morning. The coffee options are great! I ordered the Einspänner and my wife ordered the matcha cloud. Both are very good and the Matcha Cloud is probably one of their most popular drinks. I can see why, it’s creamy but light and offers the perfect ratio of matcha foam and milk, and not overly bitter nor too sweet.
The Einspänner strikes a good balance of a milky and iced coffee drink. Not too sweet nor too bitter.
We ordered the kimchi and egg sandwich also which is a Korean fusion ciabatta sandwich. The kimchi adds a nice kick to the sandwich and comes with a balsamic vinegar spring mix salad.
Overall for 2 people we paid around $40 for 2 drinks, a sandwich and a pastry. Seems like a lot for a coffee spot, but after trying it, the quality justifies the cost.
For atmosphere, there is plenty of seating and WiFi available. 2 of the tables have outlets available, so if you plan to telecommute from here, I’d recommend getting here early. Though I suspect that wouldn’t be too hard considering it’s not too busy here during the weekdays. As far as other amenities there is a very clean bathroom available and outdoor seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dandelion Kaffe is a charming and refreshingly unique spot in Alameda. It’s a matcha-forward cafe, which instantly sets it apart — you can tell they’re trying to do something special here, and I’m all for it.
The ambiance is cozy and nostalgic, especially with the bar seating that gives off an old-timey vibe. It’s the kind of place that works just as well for a relaxed brunch with friends as it does for solo time with a book and a latte.
The brunch menu is right up my alley — Asian fusion with savory options. There’s real thought behind the dishes, and it shows.
Now for the matcha: the taste still has room to grow! It was a bit gritty, and I wasn’t a fan of the sweetener used. That said, the drink was well-mixed, frothy, nice and cold for a hot day.
I’m hopeful for what’s ahead. I’d love to see the quality of the matcha improve, and I’m definitely curious if their menu is seasonal. This place has a lot of heart and potential, and I’m looking forward to giving it another shot soon. 🦁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best biscoff latte and casual food in the area, Heard it through the grapevine but worth the gossip. Andy the MVP should be given a raise . Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful cafe. Was a great place to get some work done on a Friday mid-day. Had the honeycomb latte and it was delicious. Came out super fast as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only been here a couple of times and will continue coming back as the food is delicious so are the drinks. Servers and service is amazing and quick, extremely friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food and drinks are fantastic and unique. Plus both indoor and outdoor dining areas are adorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Please come here it's the best breakfast spot in town and I want them open forever :')
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice space! Good coffee!
Ordered their version of eggs benedict this morning. The presentation was beautiful. Only, the poached egg was cold. Not lukewarm, not a tiny bit warm like the croissant they probably microwaved. Cold as in it went from the refrigerator onto my plate. For $16 or something like that. Single egg, single piece of ham on a single croissant, all in a weird temperature gradient. I miss the old place and won't be back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
My partner and I stumbled across Dandelion today while searching for a late brunch spot and WOW – what a rare gem! Most places close by about 2 or 3, but Dandelion is open until 4 during the week, which was perfect for us since I work overnight and sleep during the day.
From the moment you walk in, the space just radiates good energy: warm, calm, and peaceful in a way that just makes you want to linger. It’s bright and welcoming, with an airy design that feels clean, quaint, and just… happy. I could easily see myself coming here to get some work done on a quiet afternoon. Inside seating was so pleasant, but they also have a south-west facing patio if you prefer to brunch in the sun :)
We ordered at the kiosk (super easy, though you can also order at the counter) and everything came out quickly. Drinks: the iced matcha cloud latte with oat milk was hands down the BEST, creamiest matcha I’ve ever had – this is not an exaggeration - I actually ordered two! Food: we had the bulgogi croissant sandwich and the egg & kimchi sandwich – both delicious. Even the small salad on the side was incredibly fresh and worth finishing.
The staff were kind and friendly and checked in to make sure we were happy with our meal (thank you!!)
Bonus points: I noticed they have at least one high chair for little ones.
Dandelion is more than a café- it’s a sanctuary we’re lucky to have stumbled upon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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