Xochi the Dog, Cafe
1038 E 21st St, Oakland
(510) 388-6926
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Tldr; It's okay.
Don't be mistaken by the majority of these reviews, this place isn't necessarily "dog friendly." Is there patio seating where you can have your dog with you? Yes. Are dogs allowed inside? No. Additionally the cafe states that their name comes from a family tradition, not because they aimed for a dog-forward establishment. That being said my dog and I had seats in the small enclosed patio area.
I can't say I fully enjoyed my experience here, staff was a mixed bag. The person taking my order was very rude and uninterested in answering my questions. The barista that day on the other hand was great, good energy, and didn't make me feel bad for asking a few questions about the drinks and empanadas. I'm not someone who expects staff to be vibrant or happy at their jobs, but I also don't expect them to ruin someone else's day because they have a poor attitude.
Overall after the encounter I found myself not enjoying my time outside, I was mostly on edge and wanting to simply leave. Nothing about the place really screams "cozy" to stick around for long after you finish your drink. The Horchata latte was good and the mushroom empanada was delicious, both are small portion wise so I would say the empanadas are overpriced for the size.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
The cafe is cute, with a tiny outdoor space. It was too intimate for my liking, but it was still adorable. I can't review the food because I couldn't order. There was signage that no dogs were allowed inside, but no one took orders from the outdoor space, so I had to leave since I didn't want to leave my small dog unattended. Putting QR code menus on the tables can quickly solve this problem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
tl;dr: coffee good, service bad
the coffee was good but the employees are hella rude. if i'm sitting outside, don't hear my name called and go inside to get my drinks and there are 2 drinks next to a post it w my name on it (both being drinks that i ordered), im gonna take both. so instead of saying "are you anna?!" and snarkily smiling/smirking while saying it, why not put out both my drinks at the same time?? and then my partner walks in to grab the second drink and a different person said "are you ash?!" you could be like "that's for ana. that's for ash". but instead they give hella attitude. like yall need to chill. it's not that serious. i worked at a coffee shop before too so i know how annoying customers can be but this was tew much
the other customers there were nice though with their cute dogs. if you grab a drink here don't even try to be polite toh. and stay inside so they won't be rude to you if you don't hear your name called and try to grab a drink that literally looks like yours and is next to a post it w your name on it
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Great spot. Coffee drinks are excellent and the baristas are friendly in a genuine way. I wish there was a bit more seating inside for work sessions but there is plenty outside if the weather abides.
Overall one of my go-to spots for good drinks and a good book.
Xochi is a pretty dope place to chill, get some work done, and catch up with friends and family. The only issue I’ve had is on the 12th I grabbed a bite to eat with a coworker, and when I entered the bathroom I was disappointed. There was no toilet paper, floor was sticky and the toilet was very dirty. I had to step out and grab my own personal toilet paper just to use the bathroom. Before using it, I used some of their cleaner to clean the toilet bowl and under the toilet seat. My coworker brought it to an employee’s attention, and he seemed bothered because he was asked to deal with the restroom. I will still continue to attend Xochi, but I really hope I don’t experience that again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Thank you, Gabe! Always so helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This establishment is clearly price gouging.
This establishment is clearly price gouging.
black lychee tea 4/5 , good flavor
mushroom empanadas 3/5, highkey should be half the price they are for the quality + flavor
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tried the matcha latte and empanadas, both were very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great vibes and great coffee
Lovely people, place, vibe, food, and team. Delightful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Twice Baked Almond Croissant
Great horchata latte! Empanadas are delicious!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada
Great coffee & empanadas. The espresso (La Marzocco Linea) was bright and sweet. The staff was welcoming and accomodating. Good vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Kouign Amann, Almond Croissant, Empanada
This is a neighbor good little cafe where you can sit outside with your puppers and doggos. Or if you are with humans you can sit inside. They have little dog treats for your fluffies. It's a wee bit pricey but delicious sandwiches and handcrafted coffee beverages. I get the mocha and sometimes a xochi sandwich which is so delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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