Paddington Cafe
1952 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“Paddington Cafe is a genuine independent neighborhood gem in Montclair where the espresso drinks and drip coffee are reliably excellent at fair prices, paired with genuinely homemade pastries and baked goods that locals rave about. It's the kind of spot where you can linger comfortably over a dirty chai or americano, chat with friendly owners who clearly care, and feel like you've discovered something authentically local rather than corporate—though heads up that consistency can be a bit uneven, so it's best on its good days.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
This is a cafe, not a restaurant, I am not sure why Google is treating it like a restaurant. It is a very nice cafe with great coffee and home made pastries with smoothies and teas, with a very nice atmosphere. Check it out for yourself. Personally, I loved it.
So great to have a truly independent cafe like this in Montclair. I usually get either an americano or a drip coffee, and the prices are very reasonable. Thank you Paddington Cafe. Also, the owner is a fascinating person, she is a decorated veteran and some of her insignia are…
Burnt, stale self-serve coffee, and the ugliest slop of an acai bowl (for $15!?) I've ever been served. Peach Danish looked nice, but was also rather flavorless and a bit stale. The service was okay, but not great. Looks like a cute hangout spot, but $25 for 3 items including…
We were on a hike up Mountain Road when we entered Montclair Village and discovered Paddington Cafe! They have DELICIOUS coffee and outstanding desserts and cookies. They’re famous for their homemade ruggalach and muffins. The cafe has very comfortable chairs so it’s easy to…
Friendly staff/owners in this cute community cafe. Got a dirty chai and vegetarian spinach croissant that had a bit of tomato/pesto flavor, yum! Decent wifi, though it can be sometimes unstable.
Crema Reviews
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