California Coffee Bar

it’s a really good place to pick up a cup of black coffee. They do a good job keeping the dining room decorated and the service is quick and they stayed open during the snowstorm, which says a lot about their commitment to the community.

Really disappointed with this place. The coffee tasted burnt and watered down, and the staff were straight-up rude — no greeting, no smile, just attitude like I was bothering them by ordering. It wasn’t even busy, but my drink still took forever, and when I finally got it, it was wrong. The person at the counter rolled their eyes when I asked for it to be fixed. On top of that, everything was ridiculously overpriced for how bad the quality was. The whole vibe was off, and the customer service just made it worse. I’m not wasting my money here again.

Great vibes, decent prices, good & interesting food. I don't drink coffee so can't speak to that but my family that does says it's good

Located on California Avenue in Brighton Heights, just a short trip from the North Side, California Coffee Bar is the cutest little neighborhood shop. It’s stocked with delicious bagels, sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes, bowls, coffee, and other tasty drinks. The vibe is warm and welcoming, with a well-designed interior and plenty of tables if you want to dine in. You can walk in to order, place your order online for pickup, or even get delivery—super convenient! The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet, making the experience even better. I tried a Blueberry Coffee Cake latte from their seasonal menu, and it tasted exactly like a fresh blueberry coffee cake—so good! I also had an Asiago bagel with cream cheese, which was fresh and satisfying. And the Acai Power Bowl was a highlight: a blended purée of frozen acai juice, Greek yogurt, and banana, topped with granola, berries, and dark chocolate shavings. It was both delightful and healthy. You really can’t go wrong here. Whether you’re stopping in for a cozy coffee or grabbing a bite to go, California Coffee Bar is a neighborhood gem worth visiting.

Ordered three sandwiches, and two of them were totally wrong. I’m very shocked by it! They forgot the egg on the Western and they added cheese to a build your own when I didn’t ask for cheese. They were also just OK - nothing to go out of my way for or get again. The acai bowl was also not impressive, I’ve made better at home. The coffee, though, was very good! I got a cold brew and my friend got a chai latte with an extra shot of espresso-she loved it.