Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar

Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar

1910 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA

★★★★★4.5(322 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar draws a devoted crowd to Alameda with its thoughtfully sourced espresso drinks and exceptional housemade pastries, especially their renowned scones and banana bread. The laid-back, locally-rooted vibe welcomes laptop workers and families alike, though the experience hinges on catching the place on a good day—the coffee and fresh breakfast menu shine when the energy is right. Their rotating daily specials and commitment to quality ingredients make it worth seeking out, even if consistency with service can be a bit uneven.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Full breakfastPastriesLight foodFamily friendlyLaptop friendlySlow sitTraditional drinksCraft espressoMeetings

Google Reviews

Alexa Flores
★★★★★2 months ago

I’m done with this place. Yes, the food is good. That’s literally the only reason I kept coming back for years. But the owner, who also works here, is consistently rude, dismissive, and acts like customers are an inconvenience. The attitude is nasty, the social skills are…

timothee maz
★★★★★3 months ago

they should definitely stop selling coffee. literally selling hot black water as coffee. but the atmosphere and banana bread is 10/10.

Karen Pintal
★★★★★5 months ago

Cosy friendly cafe with the best coffee I've had anywhere in the Bay Area. Very laid back relaxed atmosphere. I felt welcomed in a quiet and accepting way. Fresh delicious food. Not only kid friendly, but dog friendly and people friendly. My kind of place.

margaret tan
★★★★★2 years ago

New update 02/07/24 Loved to have bfast or lunch here. They have daily special menu. Their scones are to die for. Not cheap but good food Very fresh healthy food. Lots of good baked goods. Good place to dine

Christopher Lew
★★★★★3 years ago

What a cute cafe! I really enjoyed the local vibe here. Everyone is asked to bus their own tables, and the drinks were very good. I ordered an Americano. I would say that the breakfasts are not exactly worth the cost. We ordered an egg, toast, and sausage breakfast and that was…

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