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modern coffee

381 19th St, Oakland, CA

★★★★★4.7(179 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Modern Coffee brings real artistry to espresso-focused drinks, with inventive seasonal specials like cardamom lattes and their standout Kashmir Chai that keep regulars coming back. The Oakland spot strikes a perfect balance between a serious coffee destination and a welcoming community space, complete with a bright indoor courtyard ideal for lingering with your laptop or catching up with friends. Their signature creative drinks—think Masala Chai Latte with espresso—show they're not just pulling shots, but genuinely experimenting with flavor combinations that work.

What to expect

Traditional drinksMeetingsSignature drinksSlow sitEspresso focusedLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksOutdoor seating

Google Reviews

Chris Stovel
★★★★★2 months ago

Their iced Kashmir Chai is incredible. Coffee great. My only wish is they had more pastries. I also loved the heart / heart-break shaped plates they sold me pictured here for our Valentine's Day snack time! Super awesome handmade ceramics. Great vibes. This cafe is one of my favorite in Oakland.

Roy Aguilera
★★★★★3 months ago

Great place for a cup of coffee with a few tables and bar top seating. I enjoy their seasonal specials (cardamom latte).

Matthew Wood
★★★★★8 months ago

Really enjoyed the coffee, place is nice. The female staffer that seemed like owner or manager was really aggressive when mopping the floor - I was actively trying to move out of her way and she barked “move that way or that way, not back - you’re in my path.” Felt like I’m a customer that spent $7.50 including tip on a coffee, sat for 1.5 hours doing work, was quiet and polite to staff (the rest of who were nice and helpful) but somehow I’m a problem? I hope she has a better day!

ELI GONZALEZ
★★★★★7 years ago

Hands down one of the best coffees I’ve had! Real artistry in coffee. I liked that they had some unique and creative drinks. For example I ordered the Masala Chai Latte with a shot of expresso. My fried. Ordered the blackstrap molasses latte. Both tasted fabulous!! Also the design and furniture looked really cool. Definitely coming back to this place.

Melvin Johnson
★★★★★7 years ago

Got a very tasty Cortado. The inside is very nice but there is a very cool indoor courtyard attached to the coffeeshop that is very nice to pull your laptop out in to work. Lots of natural light.

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