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Alem's Coffee

$ • Coffee Shops, Ethiopian

Hours:
5353 Claremont Ave, Oakland
(510) 655-6003

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Alem's Coffee Reviews

4.8 (51)

Phenomenonal, affordable neighborhood breakfast spot with outdoor seating. Their ful is hearty, wholesome, and tasty. They never miss. No frills but always chill. If you're a lightweight and can't finish the two loaves of bread they give you, take one home and freeze it and pop it in the toaster oven to dip in some olive oil the next time you're feeling sad.

We came here early in the morning before a DMV appointment. We really enjoy the flavors of Ethiopian cuisine but had never had Eritrean dishes. Shared an order of Shihan Ful and a large latte between the two of us. It was unique and tasty surprise, especially for breakfast. The fava bean stew was mildly spicy but added flavor with tomatoes, onions and jalapenos. The dish came with two small loaves of bread (like a banh mi bread) and a wedge of lime. It was good but, for me, it...read full review
This place is way more than just coffee! They have delicious food. I highly recommend you try the frittata and ask them to put in berbere spice. So savory and delicious! I also liked the shihan ful (though not as much), which was spicer.The kicha fit-fit is pretty unique. It's not sour like most injera, and instead is a fairly mild but chewy--almost rubbery--conduit for the spices which were surprisingly mild. At first I thought it was okay, but it grew on me.The ambiance is very...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 7PM
Tuesday 7AM - 7PM
Wednesday 7AM - 7PM
Thursday 7AM - 7PM
Friday 7AM - 7PM
Saturday 7AM - 7PM
Sunday 7AM - 7PM
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