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Cole Coffee
Coffee Shop$$$$
Rockridge, Oakland
This place is famous for their coffee. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Love the vegan donuts, and of course their coffee is great."(3 Tips)
"Delicious poached eggs...."(5 Tips)
"While Philz, Peet's, and Starbucks have all declared..."(2 Tips)
"The Ethiopian Harrar has been their best coffee for over a year."(2 Tips)
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Ignore the Philz across the street and come here. There's a second smaller shop around the back corner to buy beans, but you can usually avoid a line as well!- Brian StraussFebruary 16, 2015While Philz, Peet's, and Starbucks have all declared war on Coles, the strong local following, poached eggs on toast, and great outdoor seating will hopefully keep this independent shop afloat.
Try the Red Sea - they make all their single cups fresh (pour over) and it doesn't take 20 minutes & a silly looking metal kettle!
If going for brewed coffee, a latte or coffee by the pound, skip the long line and goto the shop in back. WAY faster...just sayin...
Gagan RanaMarch 4, 2018Great local coffee shop. If you’re buying beans, get the Flor de Cana, great light beans!
Ingrid StabbMay 14, 2010Enjoy the best coffee in the whole wide world. My favorite - Small Guatemalan in a medium cup and a morning bun from La Farine (you can get it at Cole). Read more
Danny KAugust 12, 2012kind of a small cafe but great coffee and on nice days seating outside is great!
The turkey and Swiss on a baguette is delicious. Big enough to share.
Good for not saying who roasts their beans. That's a specialty.- Love the vegan donuts, and of course their coffee is great.
- The cafe will be closed from July 9 to 15 foe remodeling. Coffee and pastries will still be available in the store.
- Consistently great coffee & great baristas. Try the morning bun w/your next latte.
- Order a Big Mac: a double macchiato with 1% milk. Amazing.
Dave BryanAugust 26, 2009I've tried their Ethiopian and Bolivian coffee, both are delicious and cone dripped. A nice breakfast is their poached eggs and toast w/jam!
Josh DeFigueiredoApril 7, 2010Best coffee around. Lived down the street for 7 years and still miss this place. Great atmosphere and excellent brew
Cat RugglesNovember 6, 2009Get your coffee, then sit across the street on the benches and try and gross out whoever you can by reading aloud from Strange Love with your friends!
South American Organic coffee are amazing, earthy tasting and low in acidity. If only they were full of protein and vitamins
Giggle whenever a Starbucks customer ignores Cole's by-the-cup fresh drip coffee, and instead orders a "large decaf non-fat iced latte."
Brooks JordanJanuary 14, 2010No wifi here but the vibe is worth it, and maybe better for it. Also, great poached eggs.
Order the eggs and toast from the cafe. Best jam!
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Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
(510) 653-5458
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"I feel I'm back in Paris when I come here for my rustic baguette. It's most delicious at 7:30 AM when they open and great to nibble on walking home. The morning bun is good for days you're on the go."
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