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Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar

Cafe, Coffee Shops, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
308 41st St, Oakland
(510) 827-0324

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Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar Reviews

4.9 (58)
I've only been there hella early in the a.m.; it's been tight every time. I bought some of their grounds, hella good. Their donuts smack. There's a skeleton that waves at you above the entrance, he's my homie. Ha.Parking: Street parking and residential parking near. Again, I've only been at the top of the morn so there's parking when I've visited.Kid-friendliness: He?? yeah.Wheelchair accessibility: Ngl I'll update this portion but if I remember correctly there's a ramp to the...read full review
This location has changed ownership so many times since we have lived here. This is the latest iteration, so we had to check it out. My first contact with them was on Instagram. They wrote back that they do love dogs, but cannot let them inside besides briefly, if you are holding them while you are in line to make an order. They do have a big patio though if it is not raining. It was not raining the day we met up with some friends at the café. My favorite part was that they have...read full review
I came to Mother Tongue after their vibe change from coffee shop to bar on a Saturday evening. With the pink lighting, small electric fireplace, and Dark Crystal show projected on the upper wall, it was moody, cozy, and whimsical hideaway for a cocktail. And boy were the cocktails good! I had the Deep Sea Martini and it’s one of the best gin cocktails I’ve ever had - so herbaceous and spirit-forward.It offered an interesting vibe and mix of patrons - some reading a novel,...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7AM - 9PM
Thursday 7AM - 9PM
Friday 7AM - 9PM
Saturday 7AM - 9PM
Sunday 7AM - 9PM
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