Snow White Coffee
3824 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“This Oakland spot has earned serious devotion for their espresso work—reviewers rave about cappuccinos and mochas executed with striking balance, where the sweetness and foam hit just right. The vibe is genuinely laid-back with a chill owner and friendly baristas who make you want to linger, plus there's a cute mural outside that hints at the welcoming atmosphere within. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee near Kaiser or settling in for a slow sit, this is the kind of place that turns skeptics into regulars.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Their mocha was a 10/10! Just the perfect amount of sweetness, I’m usually hesitant about ordering Mochas because of how sweet they are. Friendly service as well.
Look - we used to really love this place. The owner was chill and the coffee was really really good. We’d go once a month when we are at an appointment at Kaiser, and have a coffee - with the plus that it was open early. But the last few times, we’ve had issues with people’s untrained and skittish dogs in the cafe - people who seem to be regulars - and the baristas (not the owner) just don’t seem to care. My partner was scratched - less than ideal, we are at the hospital for a reason - and two dogs have been so aggressive towards me that they’ve had to be taken to the other side of the cafe where they sit and growl at me (the only thing I can think of is that I have big hair, I’m okay with friendly dogs). We’ve given the cafe a few chances thinking maybe this was a once off, but since we tend to be there early, and this keeps happening early, we have now given up and are going elsewhere.
Reallllyyyy good cappuccino, I got mine with an extra shot. Espresso roast 10/10, foam 10/10, barista was friendly and helpful 10/10 overall good vibes and good coffee I’ll be back!!
The cute mural on the outside caught my eye, didn't expect much of the place and just ordered my regular cappuccino. It was the best cappuccino I have ever had. So good I went right back in and ordered a second one, and I'll be considering buying their beans in the future. Easily the best coffee on Piedmont Ave.
I want to like this place I really do, it's walking distance and seems to have good coffee. However, the owner is very selective about who he is "friendly" to. I get it, sometimes, people aren't "chatty" and that's fine. But it's another when the owner is "chatty" just to certain people. I think it's more of a class thing then anything else. I've waited patiently as the owner has an engrossing conversation with one of his regulars. Then when it's my turn to order I get a curt "what can I get you" then he proceeds with his conversation "through" me. LOL just talking thru me like I'm not even there. LOL how about some attention paid to the customer? Looks there's A LOT of coffee places on Piedmont ave. No reason to go to a place where you don't exist lol. By the way, it's not just the owner. The other people there also have the same tendencies. Maybe talk to everyone or talk to no one? But having a place were certain people are made to feel welcome and others not...well that seems like a bad idea lol
Crema Reviews
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