Cole Coffee Café

6255 College Ave, Oakland
(510) 653-5453

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Samuel Fogel

Dirty chai was the worst I’ve ever had and I could not drink it…but don’t let this deter you from going because we all have different taste buds! Peace love & coffee 😶‍🌫️

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jeff Snell

Wheelchair accessibility: No issues with wheelchair

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ed Gronke

Haven't been inside since the pandemic. Avocado toast was good but noticeably smaller than in 2019

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast

Rob W

Great spot for coffee in Oakland. Have been stopping in on the weekends for fresh ground coffee to take home. Place is usually busy but you will see why

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackson Lo

...used to be ROYAL, long ago...but same spot, great coffee and vibe,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Danger Monkey

Best coffee in the bay area, probably in the world. Family owned. The only place I go. Not much more to say.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mehrsad Shojaee

Exceptional coffee and outstanding customer service at Cole Coffee Cafe! The staff is always friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their brews. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll feel welcomed and well taken care of. Highly recommend stopping by for your caffeine fix!"

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Custer

Best voffee anywhere

Danger Monkey

Best coffee in the bay area, probably in the world. Family owned. The only place I go. Not much more to say.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sophia D

Great cold brew here. Some indoor seating and outdoor seating. Very busy on the weekends and lots of dogs

Gary Cole

This establishment serves good cappuccinos with a broad selection of their own roasted beans available for sale on site. Good seating inside and outside with a loyal following as I’ve come to recognize regular patrons after a few visits. Coffee is strong - no weak stuff here. The powerful arabica aromas exuding within the small side space where 20 + types of beans are sold awaken the senses. Everyone seemed to be buying beans and a free cup of coffee is provided as a kind companion. Cool gear too.

Parking: Or hard to find. Park a few blocks away and walk through nice neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

K Walsh

Service was unfriendly, we did not feel welcome to sit down and drink our coffee inside -- which felt odd for a cafe on a rainy Sunday morning. Coffee was fine but nothing special, Latte tasted mostly of milk and unmemorable beans.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Brayden McLean

I got unlucky with my barista today: 1) no steam wand cleaning 2) milk jug was not rinsed or cleaned in between drinks leading to cross contamination of milk. 3) this barista does not know how to pour milk for latte art

David White

How to take all nuance and flavor out of a coffee bean? Roast it to an inch of its life. That's what these folks do. Horribly over-roasted bitter coffee. Go for the food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Hannah Krivis

My favorite coffee spot in the Bay Area! Everything is amazing here

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