Cafe Gabriela recently opened in downtown Oakland and is quickly gaining a fan base.  The cafe’s owners are very committed to supporting local suppliers and they serve up yummy Blue Bottle coffee and pastries and vegan treats from different local bakeries.  Cafe Gabriela is quickly becoming renowned...

Actual Cafe is a new addition to Oakland, located at the corner of Alcatraz and San Pablo.  One step inside this cafe and you get the feeling that you are welcome – whether you entered on two feet, two wheels or one wheel.  The bike-friendly nature of Actual is impressive – with an awesome...

Nomad Cafe is Oakland’s original eco-friendly community cafe. Located 6500 Shattuck at 65th near the Berkeley border, Nomad is a neighborhood favorite, serving many local and organic foods and organic gourmet coffee and teas. Stop by Nomad for live music and other evening events as well. Nomad...

Awaken Cafe  is in downtown Oakland at 414 14th Street (between Broadway & Franklin) next to the 12th Street BART stop.  With its ongoing exhibits of work from local artists, the cafe serves as a gallery as well, and is a fabulous place to sit alone or with friends while enjoying Awaken’s...

Local 123 opened in Berkeley in the spring of 2009, at  2049 San Pablo Ave (near the corner with University Ave.), much to the delight of Berkeley residents. With a large, bright space, outdoor seating and top-notch made to order coffee – Local 123 is a place to stop and stay awhile. They also...