Need more coffee in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee hot spots in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Arizmendi Bakery
Topping the list is Arizmendi Bakery. Located at 3265 Lakeshore Ave. (between Lake Park Avenue and Trestle Glen Road.) in Lakeshore, the bakery, which offers pizza, coffee, tea and more, is the most popular budget-friendly coffee spot in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,314 reviews on Yelp.
According to the bakery's website, there are six cooperative bakeries in the Arizmendi Association. On the menu, you'll find coffee, artisan bread, gourmet pizzas, vegan treats, baked goods and more.
2. Cafe Gabriela
Chinatown's Cafe Gabriela, located at 988 Broadway (between Ninth and 10th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Filipino spot, which offers coffee, tea and sandwiches, 4.5 stars out of 355 reviews.
According to its Facebook page, the restaurant is named after Filipina Revolutionary Gabriela Silang. On the menu, you'll find coffee, espresso and tea, as well as salads and sandwiches.
3. Kefa Coffee
Kefa Coffee, a spot to score coffee and tea and sandwiches in Jingletown, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 352 Yelp reviews. Head over to 422 29th Ave. (between Ford Street and 29th Av, Ovps.) to see for yourself.
The menu features coffee drinks like espresso, cortados, cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos and more. When it comes to food, there are both breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as smoothies, affogatos and more.
4. Philz Coffee
Over in Rockridge, check out Philz Coffee, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 335 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score coffee, tea and more by heading over to 6310 College Ave. (between 63rd Street).
The coffee shop, which has five locations including Chicago and Washington D.C., serves 20 customized coffee blends made from high-quality beans from around the world, according to its website. Choose from dark, medium or light blends.
5. Modern Coffee
And then there's Modern Coffee, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 304 reviews. Stop by 411 13th St., Tribune Tower (between Broadway and Franklin streets) to hit up the spot to score coffee, tea and more next time you're in the mood for a cheap cup.
The shop serves up cappuccinos and lattes — complete with latte art — as well as chai tea, affogatos, matcha, quiches, cookies and more.
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