I tried their mocha is pretty good but not something that i would go again for, unless I'm in the neighborhood, their coffee is good and the mocha has the right amount of chocolate, but it could be better. The Barista was not fully attentive to customers engaing in side conversations. The ambience is nice, i like the place decoration and the small sitting area outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Emily Liu
The cappuccino was watery with no foam. It was very disappointing.
Dan Roberts
Major success story for overcoming issues in your life. I have nothing but respect for you there. I have been aware with you on your involvement with Survivor. I would like to this opportunity to show forgiveness for the antics and how you put Matthew Von Ertfelda down. There is no judgment here. I now know Survivor is only a tv show and the producers were the main culprits who pushed this feud triggered by a negative environment where it was hard to take care of yourselves. Have you in my prayers where you would be prudent on what you say about Matthew. I don’t want you suffer bad karma like what happened to Rob Cesternino in the All Stars season. All the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asha T.
First time here! Kind staff and cool decor from local artists! Love it. Got a yummy juice 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Gomez
Coffee is delicious, vibes are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lanada Reed
I have patronized Snow White Coffee for years. The business offers great parties and chia tea. However, my experience was terrible this morning. Upon entering the business, I witnessed the employee socializing with 2 friends at the entrance of the counter where the pastries (covered) and coffee lids (left open) available for customers to cover their drink. The employee’s friends were enjoying a pastry while their dog was jumping up and down on the counter next to the coffee cup lids and pastries. Upon expressing my concerns about hygiene practices of an animal jumping on the counter, the employee was rude, ignored my concern, and stated “If you want to address your concern, you can speak to my manager, do you still want to order” I ordered, yet after thinking about the interaction, I decided to just leave. I have had nothing but a great experience over the years, but the business is declining to say the least.
Rocky Sperling
Best coffee and best people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli Eisen
Great spot to get some coffee! Very friendly owner who is down to talk about the weather, coffee or dogs all day! Not much seating, only a little outdoor spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scone
Frederick D. Fortier
Great coffee, awesome location. But atmosphere/clientèle is too hipster (like hardcore hipster) for me. Full stars because it’s not fair to penalize this great coffee place for it.
So beyond disappointed in my experience it’s comical.
When I walk in it’s one person working and is clearly in the middle of orders.
The person working the coffee bar snaps at me “what can I do for you” as I wait a far distant from the register to read the menu.
As they are the only person working, I wasn’t expecting an immediate acknowledgment outside of the possible “hi, be with you shortly thanks for waiting”.
I truly wish I had left after that.
Instead of getting to read the menu, I see a chai latte and ask for one iced. I’m met with a quick, sharp, and frankly, condescending return of “we can’t ice it bc it’s actually REAL CHAI, so it has to steep.” I order my chai hot which is fine.
The entire interaction felt unwelcoming and quite rude. When someone else was waiting to order, they nicely asked how the baristas morning was and the response was a flat “busy”
I’ve worked in the area for a couple years and I’m glad I’ve never come into a shift early to try it. The vibe is inhospitable and it seems like he’d rather not have guests at all than be somewhat busy.
I truly don’t believe a wait should be an issue, but I don’t want to wait in a small coffee bar and listen to a pretentious 50+yo barista talk about why people don’t really understand rage against the machine after he just acted like a teenager lashing out bc he doesn’t want to be at work today.
As im sure this person is very likely the owner. Just a tip, to add to my 15%, life is much worse outside of your piedmont bubble. Don’t put your bad day on the people that patronize your business.
Chai was mid. Not worth the attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Irene Bee-Kain
Cute place and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zaynah Hindi
Hands down my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. There’s a lot of good coffee in Oakland, but this is everything a coffee shop should be — a part of the community, a part of people’s daily routine. Baristas who know your name and know your order. The perfect cup of coffee, zero pretentiousness. Even though I no longer live in the neighborhood, when I want a great cup of coffee, this is where I come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee
Jeffrey Boese
A great little café serving amazing coffee in a tucked away corner of Piedmont Ave. truly excellent espresso and a great place to come hang out.
Cruel staff
I tried their mocha is pretty good but not something that i would go again for, unless I'm in the neighborhood, their coffee is good and the mocha has the right amount of chocolate, but it could be better. The Barista was not fully attentive to customers engaing in side conversations. The ambience is nice, i like the place decoration and the small sitting area outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
The cappuccino was watery with no foam. It was very disappointing.
Major success story for overcoming issues in your life. I have nothing but respect for you there. I have been aware with you on your involvement with Survivor. I would like to this opportunity to show forgiveness for the antics and how you put Matthew Von Ertfelda down. There is no judgment here. I now know Survivor is only a tv show and the producers were the main culprits who pushed this feud triggered by a negative environment where it was hard to take care of yourselves. Have you in my prayers where you would be prudent on what you say about Matthew. I don’t want you suffer bad karma like what happened to Rob Cesternino in the All Stars season. All the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here! Kind staff and cool decor from local artists! Love it. Got a yummy juice 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee is delicious, vibes are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have patronized Snow White Coffee for years. The business offers great parties and chia tea. However, my experience was terrible this morning. Upon entering the business, I witnessed the employee socializing with 2 friends at the entrance of the counter where the pastries (covered) and coffee lids (left open) available for customers to cover their drink. The employee’s friends were enjoying a pastry while their dog was jumping up and down on the counter next to the coffee cup lids and pastries. Upon expressing my concerns about hygiene practices of an animal jumping on the counter, the employee was rude, ignored my concern, and stated “If you want to address your concern, you can speak to my manager, do you still want to order” I ordered, yet after thinking about the interaction, I decided to just leave. I have had nothing but a great experience over the years, but the business is declining to say the least.
Best coffee and best people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot to get some coffee! Very friendly owner who is down to talk about the weather, coffee or dogs all day! Not much seating, only a little outdoor spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scone
Great coffee, awesome location. But atmosphere/clientèle is too hipster (like hardcore hipster) for me.
Full stars because it’s not fair to penalize this great coffee place for it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Surly. Delicious. Five stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So beyond disappointed in my experience it’s comical.
When I walk in it’s one person working and is clearly in the middle of orders.
The person working the coffee bar snaps at me “what can I do for you” as I wait a far distant from the register to read the menu.
As they are the only person working, I wasn’t expecting an immediate acknowledgment outside of the possible “hi, be with you shortly thanks for waiting”.
I truly wish I had left after that.
Instead of getting to read the menu, I see a chai latte and ask for one iced. I’m met with a quick, sharp, and frankly, condescending return of “we can’t ice it bc it’s actually REAL CHAI, so it has to steep.” I order my chai hot which is fine.
The entire interaction felt unwelcoming and quite rude. When someone else was waiting to order, they nicely asked how the baristas morning was and the response was a flat “busy”
I’ve worked in the area for a couple years and I’m glad I’ve never come into a shift early to try it. The vibe is inhospitable and it seems like he’d rather not have guests at all than be somewhat busy.
I truly don’t believe a wait should be an issue, but I don’t want to wait in a small coffee bar and listen to a pretentious 50+yo barista talk about why people don’t really understand rage against the machine after he just acted like a teenager lashing out bc he doesn’t want to be at work today.
As im sure this person is very likely the owner. Just a tip, to add to my 15%, life is much worse outside of your piedmont bubble. Don’t put your bad day on the people that patronize your business.
Chai was mid. Not worth the attitude.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cute place and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. There’s a lot of good coffee in Oakland, but this is everything a coffee shop should be — a part of the community, a part of people’s daily routine. Baristas who know your name and know your order. The perfect cup of coffee, zero pretentiousness. Even though I no longer live in the neighborhood, when I want a great cup of coffee, this is where I come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pour over Coffee
A great little café serving amazing coffee in a tucked away corner of Piedmont Ave. truly excellent espresso and a great place to come hang out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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