Philz Coffee
6310 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“Philz Coffee in Oakland is beloved for its interactive, personalized approach to coffee—baristas actually invite you to taste and tweak your drink before they finish it, making you feel like a collaborator rather than just a customer. Their signature creative drinks like the Dancing Water and Mint Mojito showcase inventive flavor combinations you won't find at mainstream chains, and regulars rave about this particular location as the standout among Bay Area Philz spots. With plenty of space, genuine hospitality, and a slow-sit vibe perfect for lingering, it's a place where the coffee craft and human connection feel equally important.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Great coffee and vibes. They made the coffee in front of me and just before most places would serve the coffee, they asked me to take a sip and recommend any changes to the drink. Their service is fantastic and the atmosphere was very bright and bubbly.
I go to Philz often but not just this location. I've been here before but this past time, I had a less memorable experience. When I came in, I'm not sure if they had welcomed me or not (I think they may have but it was said as soon as I stepped into the far end of the store so I couldn't really hear what was said) but I sat at the bench waiting for my mobile order. There weren't any drinks on the counter and it seemed like they were more focused on themselves and their conversation more than me (the customer). To be honest, I'm ok with that but they were dropping f bombs unintentionally in their conversation and I just think they should be aware of that. The real gripe I have is whenever they finished my drink, they didn't let me know. They didn't know what drink I was waiting for but I was really trying to remain patient because it was 5 minutes past the expected time of my mobile order being ready. I just think they need to be trained to be aware of their surroundings and situations. They put my drink on the counter and at some point I looked up and saw 3 drinks there and went up to see if one was mine. They didn't say anything when I grabbed the drink. The drink was good though so thanks for that. Customer service just not so good. Just something to work on improving.
The Dancing Water had an excellent flavor profile; the combination of brown sugar, biscuit and citrus was deLightful.delightful. The authentic Joy of the Employees was also very refreshing.
This should be the golden standard of Philz coffee. I’ve visited just about every Philz location in the Bay Area and this is absolutely my favorite. The baristas here get my drink order right every single time without fail. I’ve been coming here since college for years and it hasn’t let down yet. The location is perfect, in the heart of Rockridge, and the area is very lively so grab a coffee and explore.
Nice staff, GREAT coffee - love the Mint Mojito, hot or cold! So many other unique coffee drinks and flavors you won’t find at Blue Bottle, Peet’s or Starbucks:) Nice big space & conveniently located next to Safeway with a large parking lot!
Crema Reviews
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