Understory
3340 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“Understory is a warmly creative Oakland destination where exceptional plant-forward food (think crispy oyster mushrooms and banana heart salad) pairs beautifully with inventive coffee drinks, all served by a genuinely passionate team that makes you feel like family. Whether you're settling in for five hours with your laptop or gathering a group of 24, the space welcomes you with the kind of unhurried, intentional hospitality that's increasingly rare—the sort of place where both the food and the people behind it leave you genuinely moved.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We had a truly fantastic experience at The Understory recently. The food was absolutely incredible, and the service was amazing from start to finish. The Banana Heart Salad was a standout. It was prepared so wonderfully that it brought back memories of my grandmother’s cooking…
Food & drinks are DELICIOUS. But the only thing better than the food here are the people who bring so much love & creativity to everything they serve. The most amazing place in the Bay - by the people & for the people! They have cafe hours where folks can set up with their…
Ive been a vegan for 7 years and i love fried oyster mushrooms! The Understory did not disappoint the oystermushrooms were delicious! They also reminded me of chicken katsu its been along time but the batter was great . I will be back for more and im excited to try different…
What an amazing experience! We were guests of a 24 person party and we were so welcomed by the staff. The staff here are incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was off the hook. The drinks were so unique. I even bought a few fun items in their curio shop. Please come and…
This spot was a safe haven during a weekend visit to the area. We stopped in here to try some of the gluten free options and ended up being here for 5 hours to hang and do some work. The staff were very friendly and said the space is welcome to community so we could stay and…
Crema Reviews
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