Raxakoul Coffee & Cheese

The owner is a lovely woman who tastes everything in her store to recommend the best Dubai chocolates and teas and cheeses for your tastes, which I found touching. We loved finding Dutch honey drops here and porcini mushrooms, and HIGHLY recommend getting a cortado at the coffee bar.

Recently stopped by Raxakoul, Kensington location, and delighted to find that there is so much more than coffee and cheese; meats, cakes (delicious N.Y. cheesecake), breads, small canned items. Marie is friendly and helpful. She will deliver when asked. Certainly, worth exploring.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A truly amazing shop!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a fabulous cappuccino and sat outside at a nice, quiet, shaded table. There is limited seating. The staff are very friendly. They also have a wide variety of specialty foods.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really nice family run business - amazing assortment of confections and cheeses!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is full of tasty delights.Homemade with love.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Family run store with a little bit of everything like a deli. Great selection of loose leaf teas, which I find is getting harder to find in the East Bay!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The folks that run this store are really nice, and know about their products.

Parking: I think it was free, I walked there.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Cute place with a wide selection of goods. Very nice workers!

Hidden gem

OMG I could spend wayyyyyyy too much money in this place...and love every second of it! They have everything from a great selection of quality coffee, tea and fresh cheese to delicious bánh mi to beautiful gifts like handmade mugs and plates. And everything in between. It's located in the cutest little hillside town. Ambiance is lovely. Kinda makes you slow down and enjoy the little things in life. I'll definitely be back!

Awesome little shop with excellent selection of cheese and meat. The guy behind the counter was so kind and made a huge point to make sure we were happy with our food / drink.

What a wonderful find. Locally sourced products at reasonable prices. We love wondering around to see what’s new. The owner is friendly and very helpful. So glad we found this hidden gem.

One of my favorite places in El Cerrito - Kensington area. Always smells amazing in there!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really interesting and nice selection of specialty foods, including special cheeses, nice small ceramics and even curio regional postcards. I will be back. Friendly service even at the end of a long day.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5