Hive The Place To Bee - Oakland

I would not recommend Hive as a coffee spot. The cappuccino was a letdown with an overly extracted espresso and poorly steamed milk, covered up with a plastic lid. The avocado toast was just okay. Service was subpar, with unenthusiastic staff. The location is average, but there is a noticeable moldy smell. The behind-the-scenes organization appears messy.

I had a negative experience at this restaurant, mainly due to the owner, Brittany. She was very rude and disrespectful, causing tension with one of the workers, Ariel. The atmosphere was uncomfortable, and I finally spoke up when Brittany invaded my personal space. There were a few other patrons in the restaurant who seemed unfazed by the behavior, which makes me think it may be a common occurrence. The management or real owner should be made aware of this issue. Brittany even told me not to come back, and I have no intention of returning as long as she is in charge.

The food was okay, nothing special. If you want to sit outside you must bring chairs from inside. Hot cocoa tastes like it is made from $1 box Dollar Tree.

This is one of my favorite cafes in Oakland. There are so many food and drink options, and they're all good. The people who work there are always so kind and nice to talk to. The indoor seating area is cozy but not cramped. The rose cardamom cold brew mocktail is my favorite ?

DELICIOUS F*CKING BISCUITS! And if you can 't make it on the weekend for one, the Breakfast sandwich is just as phenomenal. The coffee here is honest to God the only coffee I 've ever really enjoyed. Seriously, give them a try the vibe inside is also super chill. If you want to get a pastry and a coffee while you work on your computer this place truly is The place to be . :