The Local - Alameda

Really great local spot with quick service and really great coffee. I usually get an iced caramel latte and it's my favorite near me.Food: 5/5

Look at this wine glass picture was taken before I took a sip do you find it as hilarious as I do?I ordered a veggie everything bagel with salmon added to it. It was very tall and packed with toppings, ate half of it and took the rest home. Delicious!Service was great and music choice is soothing.

I come here often and I love the place. It just bums me out that they're letting more and more dogs inside the venue and not doing anything about it. I'm not talking about just the small teacup dogs but big ones that take up entire walkways and sniff up to your table, and this especially happens on rainy days. Who'd want to eat when you're smelling wet dogs? The county specifically forbids allowing animals inside food establishments unless they're service animals. You can see other patrons feeling uncomfortable and moving away to other tables. Lots of outdoor tables available, no excuse for this.

I love trying new coffee shops and this spot is great! The drip coffee is great! Also, I've tried their vanilla latte and Taro latte (with and without espresso and enjoyed them very much! A wonderful balance of not too sweet and still able to taste the coffee! I appreciate the latte art too : ! I love the consistency in the taste of the drinks and the care that goes into making them. That is what keeps me coming back.

I used to frequent this place in the late 90's. I am told that is has changed hands a couple times, but the atmosphere has not.If possible, it it's even better than before. Comfortable, welcoming, smelling of fresh brewed coffee. Warm atmosphere, lots of nice customers, books and games, and Wi-Fi friendly.Over the past two decades I have often wondered how they had fared. On this trip to California, I finally made it back. It was all I could have hoped for.I am happy to report that all is good, especially the coffee!