Rise & Grind Coffee

I went here on my girlfriend's recommendation. She ordered us the breakfast sandwich online and since we were a little late getting there, the sandwich was a little cold, but it was still HELLA good! I don't usually drink coffee but I got the salted caramel latte decaf. It got my heart racing but that might have been a placebo effect.It was a nice atmosphere in there. They have a good location being next to the lake.

How did I sleep on Rise and Grind Coffee for SO long? The breakfast sandwich is schmackin' -- this is my now-favorite place for this item! The bread is what stands out because it doesn't overpower the rest of the sandwich (some breads are too doughy or flavored) and lets the filling speak for itself while still being light and fluffy. This time I tried the Whopper Latte and Spicy Mocha Latte. Whoppers are pretty up there for me in terms of candy, but this would have been better as a hot drink because the whoppers weren't able to melt fully. I'm not a hot-drink person, but I'm willing to try it once (they also only offer iced drinks in once size). The SPICY MOCHA latte thoughhh!!! I LOVE spicy food, and usually when someone tells me they added spice to a drink, or a chocolate bar, it's not really there. But this drink has enough kick for me to notice it and that makes this place a 5 star coffee joint. Do NOT get me wrong, your mouth will definitely not burn and you won't be in pain, but it does have the flavor the name promises.Apparently it's also a bar at night? I went in the morning and there were a few people sprinkled about on the tables in the dark atmosphere of the restaurant. The staff were friendly enough, and nothing stuck out there.

There's a lot of options here. Your basic run of the mill options and a lot of different experimental options as well. The breakfast sandwich was good, but for sure messy. The girls at the counter were pretty nice, helpful with questions. Both times I went in it was fairly quiet in the morning. I can imagine it gets louder in the evenings though.

Rise & Grind Coffee is between Fire Wings & Merritt House. Awhile ago, Merritt Restaurant & Bakery was here. Seating available in Merritt House section. No distinguishing decor.Quick service by single associate. Coffee Ready in minutes.Offerings: Specialities (latte, matcha, cold brew), tea lattes. Food, coffee..Sips: drip coffee (lg. 3.75) "golden state blend" Mr. Expresso. Black-no sugar nor milk-initially tasted slightly harsh. Probably sat awhile after being brewed. Later sips Smoother, harshness gone. 3.5 stars large parking lot...

Rise & Grind is one of my favorite coffee shops in SF, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they have a location in Oakland! This cafe was a little hard to find - the entrance with their banner on top of the store was closed and locked, but their ACTUAL entrance is at the Fire Wings entrance (just look for the sign on the door that advertises "Coffee from 8am-1pm").They have a big cafe with a bunch of tables for the WFM folks with plenty of windows for natural sunlight. It felt roomy and breathable, perfect for anyone looking to get some work done. Staff were friendly, and I opted for their iced black sugar sugar latte with oat milk. Drinks came out pretty fast and mine was really good - although a bit on the sweeter side, but that may also be because of how hard it was to mix the syrup into the milk. It was yummy and refreshing: a perfect pick-me-up!

The staff was amazing. The chocolate croissant was super flaky and the chocolate was oozing out of every bite... note to self... these are messy don't eat a chocolate croissant wearing a white shirt. The seating was good and I was able to plug my lap top in and get into a few work meetings. What was a bit odd - which I did not investigate further - is that there is an open wall connection to the Wings place next door and half of the coffee shop was corded off for non-use and another section of what looked like a bar was also not being used. So when you walk in - you got wings on your right, coffee bar and pastries straight ahead and a bit to the upper right is unused space. Maybe this place transforms to something later in the day. They closed at 1pm which I had overlooked when I came in.The baristas were SUPER SWEET - they loved on every single person that came in. Multiple sets of firefighters, families with kids, even a disabled person with an electric wheel chair and a dog (who needed to be assisted after spilling their drink) - and me... all treated like royalty and family. Although I don't understand the set up inside... the coffee and hospitality were AMAZING.

Since hubby was helping me drop off some stuff to my cousin who only lives a few minutes from this place, I sent hubby here to get me a drink afterwards. I ordered the iced black sesame matcha. The drink was good but with every sip, you can taste small chunks of sweetened black sesame paste. Obviously, the ingredients weren't mixed well enough.

Needed more early morning coffee so found this cute little place on YELP. I ordered the crème Brulé drink. Delicious. Service was quick and the location okay. Next time I would like to try one of their sandwiches they looked really good.

The entrance(s) was confusing but once inside things were great. Super spacious, friendly staff, and the coffee tastes great. The hazelnut latte with oat milk wasn't too sweet or too bland, just right. Spent some time reading there on a Saturday, free wifi helps. Will come back.

If you're looking for a chill spot to get some work done while enjoying delicious coffee, Rise & Grind Coffee is a great choice!I had the salted caramel latte, and it was amazing, just the right balance of sweetness and coffee. I also tried the black sesame matcha latte. While it was unique and flavorful, the matcha itself wasn't the highest quality, but it still made for an interesting twist on a classic drink.Their breakfast sandwiches (I tried both the regular and bagel versions) were perfect: fresh, tasty, and filling. Perfect for starting the day right.The vibe here is also fantastic. There's plenty of space to spread out and work, which I really appreciated. The restroom was spotless too, which is always a nice touch.The staff here is super friendly and welcoming, making it an even more enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be back for another round of coffee and maybe try out a new sandwich next time!