States Coffee

I've found my new go-to neighborhood coffee shop! I've lived down the street for about a year and I should have came here a long time ago. This no frills cafe offers a clean, cute grab and go service with a limited menu. There was only one person working and she was very welcoming and helpful. I had a hard time choosing between honey and vanilla and she offered to combine them! It was absolutely delicious. I don't like my coffee overly sweet and so this was perfect and good size for the price.

Loved it, great coffee and pastry shop. The people were friendly and quick, we have a few local friends that rave about this place so we had to stop by. Well worth the visit and we'll be back when we make it to Oakland again. Super small store but they have a side window for calling out orders. There are a few nice sidewalk tables and it's close to a couple good restaurants.

Brief Summary:- Coffee is not sour- There are no seats inside, but there are outside benchesThe cafe is along the side of the road, and if I recall there are not much parking.When we got near the cafe, there was a good line out the door, but this was also due to how small the cafe was. There are no seats inside, so if guests wanted to sit down, there are benches at the front. I also noticed there might be more seating along the narrow alleyway right next to the cafe. The cafe themed artwork on the walls were cute to stare at as I drank my coffee.Speaking of coffee, this one was very good. I ordered the one with honey, and what I liked most about this coffee was that the flavors were bold. The roast didn't have a burnt aftertaste either, so it was a clear sip.

Love states love their coffee and pastries. Hated this location. I usually go to the location in Berkeley and I've always had great experiences there but I recent moved to Oakland and went to this location. Let me tell you.. customer service clearly not important. I haven't been at this location before and it look's completely different from the Berkeley one SO I definitely was a little lost. Their counter where you order didn't look like a counter where u order. The girl working this morning on 6/8 wasn't welcoming at all. Not much of a "what can I get for you" and like I'm not asking you to smile or anything I've been a barista (for many years) and I'm not asking for an insane customer service voice but when you can tell somebody isn't in the mood YOU CAN TELL. She was more of a "okay is that all" I can't even tell you word for word how she talked to me and my boyfriend because I was just too taken back by the sour face. Anyways... great coffee but hopefully you don't feel as icky coming out of this place as I did.

Summary:Excellent lattes made with beans roasted in-houseDetails:* Espresso is made with medium roast beans, lending to well-balanced latte that's not overly acidic like many places here* Serves Califia Farms oat milk and pastries from Starter Bakery* Among my top 5 for coffee in the Bay now, possibly edging out Telescope, with Sightglass and Linea close behindAccessibility:Small shop that has enough space for a quick in and out to grab coffee, as long as multiple people aren't jamming themselves inside. There's a small parklet out front that's somewhat accessible, as well as seating in the alley beside the shop, which may be too narrow to avoid impeding foot traffic.

Walked here for coffee one morning. Great location in temescal. We caught a break from the rain and was able to enjoy the seats in front of the shop. It's outdoor seating only. They have a small alley way with tables and chairs. Probably nicer in the spring/summer. Almond croissant was super fluffy and not too sweet. Iced vanilla latte w/ oat milk to keep it original. Barista was super nice and worked efficiently to get the line down.

Soon good! 1st of all the croissants are delish, from Starter Bakery fresh and soft. My iced latte is perfect, a bit pricey and unfortunately they only have 1 size.

Cute little coffee shop near the Temescal area. No indoor seating or bathroom, but! there is a nice alleyway next to the restaurant. Plenty of seating in the alley and outdoor benches. Luckily, homeroom (not their to go one) across the street was nice enough for me to use their restroom. Parking is street parking only. Park along the residential streets but be aware of the time limits (~2hours?).

Cute little coffee spot but staff wasn't very chipper the morning I went in. Definitely doesn't make me want to rush back to visit again. Which sucks because I work just a block away. I Tried the honey latte which was tasty!

The coffee is good don't get me wrong, not amazing but good. The reason for the rating is the people who work here and the lack of care for the establishment. This would perhaps not be a problem if they charged slightly less than others in the area but they don't. While others keep an entire lobby and positive attitude states coffee does not. If you want to have a bad attitude and not at least sweep your seating area and put some comfortable Chairs out then lower your price to be competitive. If not step up your service! - Update - owner Keith, I respect your willingness to improve your business. Please speak to your staff about the service it's the main issue. I'll continue to support your spot in the meantime. Best of luck going forward.