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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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AWAKEN CAFE & ROASTING

(5.0 Score)
1429 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94612 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

✓ Drip Coffee ✓ Au Lait ✓ Red Eye ✓ Cold Brew Coffee ✓ Cold Brew Coffee Growler ✓ Espresso ✓ Americano ✓ Macchiato ✓ Gibraltar ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Flat White ✓ Latte ✓ Vanilla Latte ✓ Lavender Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ Salted Caramel Latte ✓ Espresso and Tonic ✓ Caffe E Arancia ✓ Matcha Latte ✓ Matcha Ceremonial ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Ube Latte ✓ Hot Tea By Art Of Tea ✓ Iced Tea ✓ Voila Orange Juice ✓ Proud Source Sparkling Water ✓ Proud Source Spring Water ✓ Koast Mango and Yuza Kombucha ✓ Koast Beet and Apple Kombucha ✓ Koast Lemon and Ginger Kombucha ✓ Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water ✓ Culture Pop Lemon Lime

"Awaken Cafe & Roasting is a community coffee house, organic restaurant, espresso bar, and event/performance venue. The cafe is conveniently located in the heart of the new downtown Oakland, with the mission to bring people together and launch movements. All of their staff provide top-notch service to their visitors. Awaken Cafe & Roasting specializes in a new Ethiopian coffee with lemon zest and vanilla notes. Here, outdoor seating, curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery options are also available. Awaken Cafe & Roasting has happy hour specials. Awaken Cafe & Roasting has dine-in and curbside pickup for their customers.

2026 Update: Awaken Cafe & Roasting has been voted best cafe or runner-up by the readers of the East Bay Express five times."

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License #200626510033

Price:

Bagel $3.55
Latte $6.25
Vanilla Latte $7.25
Avocado Toast $11.95
Chai Latte $6.05
Matcha Latte $7.00
Town Care Cafe Coffee Airpot Sponsor $30.00
Coffee Airpot $30.00
Coffee Single-Use Container $35.00
Hot Tea Airpot $30.00
Hot Tea Single Use Container $35.00
Cold Brew Coffee $19.95
Voila Orange Juice $25.00
Fresh Baked Pastries $31.00
Bagels $12.00
Cream Cheese $6.00
Hummus $6.00
Smoked Salmon $25.00
Bagel Veggie Plate $14.50
Coffee Subscription Plan $20.95
Huila Terra Verde, Colombia $22.95
Kintamani Natural, Bali $24.95
Los Cantares Estate, Panama Highlands $22.95
Norandino, Peru $22.95
Woakland Espresso $22.95
Decaf Mogiana, Colombia $22.95

Contact:

(510) 863-1440

Mon-Sun: 7:30am - 5pm

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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FARLEY'S EAST

(5.0 Score)
33 Grand Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94612 Directions

Since 1989

Specialty:

✓ Cappuccino ✓ Gibraltar ✓ Macchiato ✓ Americano ✓ Mocha ✓ Maple Latte ✓ Lavender Honey Latte ✓ Latte ✓ Golden Latte ✓ Sweet Lavender ✓ Drip Coffee ✓ Iced Coffee ✓ Coffee Box ✓ Matcha Latte ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Hot Tea ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Turkey Pesto ✓ Club ✓ Blta ✓ Turkey Harissa ✓ Tuna Melt ✓ Turkey and Avocado ✓ Vegan ✓ Veggie ✓ Hoagie ✓ Roasted Mushroom ✓ Grilled Cheese ✓ Ham and Gruyere ✓ Chips ✓ Soba Noodle ✓ Tuna Nicoise ✓ Cobb ✓ Chicken Caesar ✓ Hearty House

"Farley's East's mission is to create a comfortable space with exceptional coffee and food where people can connect, contemplate, design, and build community. They are happy to serve their fantastic coffee and food to their beloved community. The cafe has been around for over three decades, holding space for musicians, poets, artists, and their customers. Farley's East, which features locally roasted coffee, fresh Panini, pastries, salads, beer, and wine, is a place for all occasions. The cafe features Irish musicians, homemade lamb stew, and more. Try their Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. They have free Wi-Fi, wheelchair access, outdoor seating, catering, takeout, and delivery options. They treat their customers with happy and friendly faces. Farley's East offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options for their customers.

2026 Update: Farley's East fed over 50,000 meals to people in Oakland and San Francisco."

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Price:

Cappuccino $5.50
Gibraltar $5.00
Macchiato $4.75
Americano $4.50
Mocha $7.00
Maple Latte $7.00
Lavender Honey Latte $6.75
Latte $6.25
Golden Latte $6.75
Sweet Lavender $7.50
Drip Coffee $3.75
Iced Coffee $4.75
Coffee Box $38.00
Matcha Latte $6.25
Chai Latte $5.00
Hot Tea $4.00
Hot Chocolate $4.50
Turkey Pesto $16.00
Club $16.50
Blta $15.50
Turkey Harissa $16.00
Tuna Melt $16.50
Turkey & Avocado $15.00
Vegan $14.25
Veggie $14.00
Hoagie $16.00
Roasted Mushroom $14.00
Grilled Cheese $12.75
Ham & Gruyere $15.75
Chips $2.75
Salad Special: Soba Noodle $15.95
Tuna Nicoise $16.75
Cobb $16.75
Chicken Caesar $16.50
Hearty House $8.50
House Made Muffin $4.50

Discount:

$5 Off on when you join loyalty program

Contact:

(510) 835-7898

Mon-Thu: 7am - 5pm
Fri: 7am - 3pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 3pm

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PARADISE PARK CAFE

(4.9 Score)
6334 San Pablo Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94608 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Americano ✓ Espresso ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Latte ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Golden Latte ✓ Matcha Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ White Chocolate Mocha ✓ Cafe Au Lait ✓ London Fog ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Hot Cider ✓ Espresso Macchiato ✓ Cortado ✓ Cubano Latte ✓ Steamed Vanilla Milk ✓ Raspberry Mocha ✓ Raspberry White Mocha ✓ Pumpkin Spice Latte ✓ Classic Blt ✓ Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Curried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Vegan Banhmi ✓ Pastrami Sando ✓ Grass Fed Burger ✓ Quinoa Burger ✓ Impossible Burger ✓ Buddha Bowl ✓ Kale Salad ✓ Curried Chicken Salad ✓ Hummus Plate

"Paradise Park Cafe is a LGBTQIA women-owned neighborhood cafe that serves fresh and healthy breakfast, brunch, and lunch made to order. The cafe starts your day with a cappuccino that's off the hook and a home-cooked breakfast that's loaded with goodness. Their team will take great care of you, and your taste buds will thrive. After breakfast, treat yourself to a grass-fed cheeseburger and a generous portion of fresh-cut fries. You can bring the kids for a hot dog or Mac n Cheese that's gluten-free. The menu includes grilled grass-fed burgers, tots, hand-cut fries, fresh juices, and craft coffee that is roasted in-house and has won awards. You can come visit them today and see why they are the best cafe in town.

2026 Update: Paradise Park Cafe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for meeting friends or working remotely."

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License # 579931

Price:

Americano $3.75
Espresso $3.25
Cappuccino $4.00
Latte $4.75
Chai Latte $5.50
Golden Latte $4.75
Matcha Latte $5.75
Mocha $5.00
White Chocolate Mocha $5.75
Cafe Au Lait $4.00
London Fog $5.00
Hot Chocolate $4.50
Hot Cider $6.00
Espresso Macchiato $3.75
Cortado $3.75
Cubano Latte $5.75
Steamed Vanilla Milk 8oz $3.50
Steamed Vanilla Milk 12oz $4.75
Steamed Vanilla Milk 16oz $5.75
Raspberry Mocha $5.75
Raspberry White Mocha $5.75
Pumpkin Spice Latte $5.00
Classic Blt $11.95
Fried Chicken Sandwich $13.95
Curried Chicken Sandwich $13.95
Vegan Banhmi $13.95
Pastrami Sando $14.95
Grass Fed Burger $13.95
Quinoa Burger $13.95
Impossible Burger $13.95
Buddha Bowl $13.95
Kale Salad $13.95
Curried Chicken Salad $14.95
Hummus Plate $11.95

Contact:

(510) 756-3131

Mon-Sat: 7:30am - 5pm
Sun: 8am - 5pm

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AWAKEN CAFE & ROASTING REVIEWS

Awaken Cafe is a gem in Oakland! The space is clean and thoughtfully designed, with different seating zones that make it perfect for both getting work done and just hanging out. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the coffee—made from their own roast—is excellent. We had bagels with cream cheese for breakfast, and they were just perfect. Based on that, I’d bet their patties and other baked goods are just as good. The staff are friendly in a way that feels genuine—Oakland-style friendly, meaning they’re not putting on a show, just real and welcoming. If you’re looking for a solid cafe with great coffee and good vibes, this is the spot.

I loved this cafe. Got an Ube latte with the toast. The service was the best out of the 5 cafes I visited in Oakland. I'm also a barista so the coffee wasn't out of this world good but the food definitely is for a cafe. Got a hummus toast w the olives, I don't even like olives but it paired really well. The ube latte was a little grainy for my taste but not bad, just not for me. Seating was ample and handicapped friendly.

I’ve always loved Awaken since moving to downtown Oakland. The espresso is top notch, there’s plenty of space to sit inside, and the Adirondack chairs out front are a sweet place to sip and people watch. Recently they upped their bagel game and do yummy egg and cheese and salmon bagels.

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FARLEY'S EAST REVIEWS

It's great to see the foot traffic, energy and vibe returning to Farley's in Oakland. They have weathered the storm of Covid, having provided a refuge to their loyal fans during the most difficult period of sheltering at home for the workers who normally would line up for Farley's coffee. It would be hard to find a management and staff who were as committed to persevere and ensure that the quality of their coffee and food services would not be compromised. Farley's is back, going on 15+ years of anchoring Uptown Oakland's resurgency. I've been taking advantage of Farley's mantra of "You belong here!" to pursue my reading habit since I moved to Oakland from S.F. close to their original opening after 2008. And by the way: their coffee, food and salads are excellent.

THE VEGGIE SANDWICH WAS SO GOOD!!! I added ham to it, but worth the price, it came with salad and was a big sandwich. Coffee is solid, exactly what I want from a coffeeshop. the only reason i put a 4 stars on food is the lox bagel- its good, I’m just a stickler for putting capers on top, they really should go underneath all the topings so they dont fall off. otherwise I love it though. Vibes are wonderulnas well, staff is always friendly.

Love love love this place. Seriously best salads around. Delicious sandwiches - both hot and cold. Service is great, staff is friendly - what’s not to love Thanks for still being around despite all the challenges Oakland has faced since COVID. You guys are amazing and I hope thriving.

PARADISE PARK CAFE REVIEWS

My work brings me here about once a month, because it's the coffee shop closest to my studio rental that open early. I would say I am satisfied when coming here. The service is good, and no fuss. The breakfast burrito was good, and I would definitely come back in the future.

neighborhood staple with something for everyone! lots of delicious sandos, pastries, and drinks. they have pretty good vegan/veg/GF options too. cute vibe, ample seating, kind staff! we’re so lucky to have this in the neighborhood <3 big points for fresh juice made on the spot (NOT pre-bottled) and they have lots of sweet juices and some savory green ones.

Such a cute place! The staff are really sweet and everything here taste great! Thank you to the staff for great recommendations of what to eat.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

AWAKEN CAFE & ROASTING Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FARLEY'S EAST Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Video: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PARADISE PARK CAFE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Table Reservations: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10