GREAT PATIO - Amazing food night vibes , love this spot so much!!! Service is great!!!
Devon Claytor
Possibly my favorite cafe in Oakland, good enough to be worth walking ~20 minutes from the lake to visit weekly.Can recommend the great ($4.00) cold brew, empanadas (solid vegetarian food options available), as well as the Original Pattern Brewing taps they have. Cold brew, tastey bites, and beer in a quiet residential neighborhood? That hits all the marks.The building is quite adorable with a small, hip interior and a SPACIOUS, dog-friendly outdoor seating area with shade and privacy from the street. Don't be put-off by its relative proximity to East Oakland -- this is a safe location if that is a concern.You may not have many reasons to be in the area, but if you're trying to check out the locals-only cafe scene in Oakland, this place is perfect.I've probably come here 20 times and every staff member has been incredibly kind, as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Empanada
Anh Truong
Amazing spot in Oakland hidden away to for the city! Good people, good coffee, & everyone is super kind & loving!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anam Barakzai
I’ve lived in Oakland for 4 years and just discovered this place today! So glad I did. Really great atmosphere, food was delicious- we tried the carne empanada and the mushroom empanada and they were both really good! As was the lavender latte - they make the lavendar syrup in house and the quality was ??. Service was excellent, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada
Ayaa A.
i love going there early in the morning to get the best of it all, although i don't have a dog, but i go to see all the beautiful dogs there and im never disappointed! the baristas there are super friendly and know what they are talking about ehen it comes to cofee, they are all very talented and fun. i had grilled cheese which was the BEST i ever had. and they also have some finger licking mushroom empanadas
Sonny Hutchinson
Changed their dog policy, no dogs allowed inside the cafe.
Michelle Snow
My kiddo and I come almost every Sunday.Perfect sized quiche and pastriesKid-friendliness: It's a Cafe with outdoor seating, very dog friendlyWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchair or strollers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Onion Croissant, Empanada
Lucero L.
I came here with some colleagues to get some work done on a Saturday afternoon. We loved the drinks, food, and setting! Our lattes were delicious. The food we had was scrumptious. I got the pastry made with curry chana and kale. It was so buttery and tasy that I could not believe it was vegan. We were añso lucky enough to have live jazz music on the back patio. We had a lovely time!
Caitlin
Xochi is my go-to neighborhood spot, but I'd come by even if I didn't live in the neighborhood!The staff is wonderful, and the community is warm and welcoming, and there's always lots of cute dogs around. Come for the empanadas, pastries, warm beverages, and lovely courtyard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Clark
The bacon and onion croissant is a great way to start one’s morning. Friendly staff, nice patio, high quality goods, and clean restroom.
Cool cafe especially if you have a pup! Nice choices and servers are so nice and accommodating.But really the best part is to bring your pup and let them roam around greet-sniffing other pups in the cafe or in the backyard. It’s social fun for them while you chill with your coffee!Parking: Street parking in a residential neighborhood so it can be tricky. Just keep driving a couple blocks around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
Darcy Vasudev
So lucky to have this place in the neighborhood. Delicious coffee and snacks with a really cute outdoor garden and friendly staff and customers. A true community meeting place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Viet Le
Neat neighborhood coffee shop to hang out at. Simple food and drinks menu with wide appeal, featuring the standard fare of the modern east bay coffee shop. The only things missing are a panini press and bagels. Though I can think of many coffee shops with near identical menus, Xochi does serve a unique setting and environment. Nice backyard/patio and interesting artworks hung up and around. Sweet and bright latte attributed to their medium roast espresso and proper heating of milk. The barista in me says air should have been added more slowly and constantly, rather than through long rises and falls/slow pulsing, as I can discern large bubbles. Your hot drink will let you sit outdoors for the upcoming cold weather. The drinks are also cheaper than at most other shops
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin R.
Cool cafe especially if you have a pup! Nice choices and servers are so nice and accommodating. But really the best part is to bring your pup and let them roam around greet-sniffing other pups in the cage or in the backyard. It's social fun for them while you chill with your coffee!
Emily Brown
Delicious coffee and pastries from Starter! Very dog-friendly, plenty of outdoor seating, great for sitting & writing. Love this place.
GREAT PATIO - Amazing food night vibes , love this spot so much!!! Service is great!!!
Possibly my favorite cafe in Oakland, good enough to be worth walking ~20 minutes from the lake to visit weekly.Can recommend the great ($4.00) cold brew, empanadas (solid vegetarian food options available), as well as the Original Pattern Brewing taps they have. Cold brew, tastey bites, and beer in a quiet residential neighborhood? That hits all the marks.The building is quite adorable with a small, hip interior and a SPACIOUS, dog-friendly outdoor seating area with shade and privacy from the street. Don't be put-off by its relative proximity to East Oakland -- this is a safe location if that is a concern.You may not have many reasons to be in the area, but if you're trying to check out the locals-only cafe scene in Oakland, this place is perfect.I've probably come here 20 times and every staff member has been incredibly kind, as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Empanada
Amazing spot in Oakland hidden away to for the city! Good people, good coffee, & everyone is super kind & loving!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve lived in Oakland for 4 years and just discovered this place today! So glad I did. Really great atmosphere, food was delicious- we tried the carne empanada and the mushroom empanada and they were both really good! As was the lavender latte - they make the lavendar syrup in house and the quality was ??. Service was excellent, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanada
i love going there early in the morning to get the best of it all, although i don't have a dog, but i go to see all the beautiful dogs there and im never disappointed! the baristas there are super friendly and know what they are talking about ehen it comes to cofee, they are all very talented and fun. i had grilled cheese which was the BEST i ever had. and they also have some finger licking mushroom empanadas
Changed their dog policy, no dogs allowed inside the cafe.
My kiddo and I come almost every Sunday.Perfect sized quiche and pastriesKid-friendliness: It's a Cafe with outdoor seating, very dog friendlyWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchair or strollers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon and Onion Croissant, Empanada
I came here with some colleagues to get some work done on a Saturday afternoon. We loved the drinks, food, and setting! Our lattes were delicious. The food we had was scrumptious. I got the pastry made with curry chana and kale. It was so buttery and tasy that I could not believe it was vegan. We were añso lucky enough to have live jazz music on the back patio. We had a lovely time!
Xochi is my go-to neighborhood spot, but I'd come by even if I didn't live in the neighborhood!The staff is wonderful, and the community is warm and welcoming, and there's always lots of cute dogs around. Come for the empanadas, pastries, warm beverages, and lovely courtyard.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bacon and onion croissant is a great way to start one’s morning. Friendly staff, nice patio, high quality goods, and clean restroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
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Cool cafe especially if you have a pup! Nice choices and servers are so nice and accommodating.But really the best part is to bring your pup and let them roam around greet-sniffing other pups in the cafe or in the backyard. It’s social fun for them while you chill with your coffee!Parking: Street parking in a residential neighborhood so it can be tricky. Just keep driving a couple blocks around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee
So lucky to have this place in the neighborhood. Delicious coffee and snacks with a really cute outdoor garden and friendly staff and customers. A true community meeting place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neat neighborhood coffee shop to hang out at. Simple food and drinks menu with wide appeal, featuring the standard fare of the modern east bay coffee shop. The only things missing are a panini press and bagels. Though I can think of many coffee shops with near identical menus, Xochi does serve a unique setting and environment. Nice backyard/patio and interesting artworks hung up and around. Sweet and bright latte attributed to their medium roast espresso and proper heating of milk. The barista in me says air should have been added more slowly and constantly, rather than through long rises and falls/slow pulsing, as I can discern large bubbles. Your hot drink will let you sit outdoors for the upcoming cold weather. The drinks are also cheaper than at most other shops
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool cafe especially if you have a pup! Nice choices and servers are so nice and accommodating. But really the best part is to bring your pup and let them roam around greet-sniffing other pups in the cage or in the backyard. It's social fun for them while you chill with your coffee!
Delicious coffee and pastries from Starter! Very dog-friendly, plenty of outdoor seating, great for sitting & writing. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5