Bad Barista
3215 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA
Crema's Take
“This neighborhood gem in Alameda brings genuine warmth to every order, with staff who move with purpose and pride to get your drink just right, whether you're grabbing a quick espresso or diving into one of their creative signature drinks that blur the line between coffee and dessert. The pastry case showcases serious baking ambition—think cheesy bacon croissants—paired with a coffee program that locals genuinely praise as some of the best around, all wrapped up in the kind of community-focused vibe that makes you want to become a regular.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Love this place! They have great prices and the baristas are very friendly. They always have fun specialty drinks. Very local community feel!
Delicious croissant with cheese aggs and bacon. And good coffee too.
During my tour of Alameda's dining scene, I snapped some photos of Bad Barista's offerings for Restaurant Week and these are the coolest dishes I saw. They make sweeter drinks that are almost dessert-like coffee with cream and fruity flavors. Their colorful, fun drinks really stand out, and they also do sandwiches and plenty of other fun food additions.
A great neighborhood coffee shop. Staff by hard-working folks who want to make sure they get your order right and deliver it to you quickly. Great range of drink options. Yummy Bakery treats. It's where a lot of people from our neighborhood meet talk or just hang out.
We came in when they were closing but still we got our coffee. Staff was nice and friendly. The coffee was great, one of the best in the neighborhood. However, pastry we gat was not that great. They do have parking but it is shared with other establishments in the Ensinal Plaza.
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Sana'a Cafe
★ 4.8 (140)
This Yemeni coffee shop near Oakland airport brings authentic tradition to…
Dek Doi Cafe
★ 4.6 (92)
Dek Doi Cafe has mastered the art of blending Southeast Asian flavors into…
Lazybird Coffee
★ 4.5 (141)
Lazybird Coffee is a beloved neighborhood gem in Alameda where the food truly…
Dandelion Kaffe
★ 4.5 (81)
Dandelion Kaffe strikes that rare balance between Instagram-worthy aesthetics…