Panama Bay Coffee
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Panama Bay Coffee

3701 Broadway, Oakland, CA

★★★★4.4(15 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked away in a Kaiser building with a serene garden area, this cozy kiosk punches well above its weight with what locals call the best gluten-free baked goods in the Bay Area—their Panama pockets are legendarily good. The friendly staff and quality drinks make it worth seeking out whether you're killing time before an appointment or grabbing a pastry to enjoy in the peaceful outdoor seating area, and the free parking is a genuine bonus in Oakland.

What to expect

Traditional drinksPastriesParkingOutdoor seatingSlow sitQuick grab

Google Reviews

Philip Deardorff
★★★★★5 months ago

Great selection of fresh yummy gluten-free baked goods! Friendly!! Nice garden area to sit in behind the Kaiser Medical building

Sarah
★★★★★6 months ago

An unusual location for a cafe like this, but it's certainly convenient if you work at KP or need a boost after your appointment. The Panama pockets live up to the hype!

Dena Kim
★★★★★6 months ago

Amazing food, delicious drinks, and wonderfully friendly and kind staff. I will be stopping by whenever I’m in the neighborhood. Take out only, inside Kaiser 3701 broadway building.

Lana Tillis
★★★★★a year ago

What a hidden gem! The BEST gluten free baked goods in the Bay Area (better than Mariposa!). A small kiosk at the back of 3601 Broadway, the old Kaiser bldg, free parking in lot off 38tg and lots of street parking along MacArthur/residential. There’s no indoor seating but a really lovely and large outdoor garden with ample seating. The staff and owner are really special people.

D
★★★★★3 years ago

Absolutely made my day! Located inside of Kaiser, tucked in a corner adjacent to a beautiful garden... I had a long wait before an appt and was recommended this cafe by a nurse. I ordered what was listed on their 'specials' board in the walkway. A Chunky Monkey 🐒 😍 chocolate almond milk banana smoothie and a grilled cheese on sourdough with the option to add bacon and tomatoes. I ordered it and LOVED it all. So amazing. Definitely recommend it. 👌 It may be one of my favorite smoothies I've had.

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