Zocalo Coffee & Kitchen

What a lovely spot. The atmosphere here is absolutely wonderful: beautiful lighting, warm, inviting, and a perfect place to settle in for a while. I spent a couple of hours working and it was such a comfortable, inspiring space. The people are incredibly friendly, and the woman working today was especially kind and helpful, which made the experience even better. The food and drinks were outstanding. The French toast casserole was hands down the best I’ve ever had—truly delicious—and the crème brûlée latte was amazing. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, excellent coffee, and a welcoming place to relax or get some work done.

Spectacular coffee and breakfast spot. So good we ate here all 3 days we were in town. I wish we had something similar in Washington D.C. / Northern VA. The quiche had the most amazing texture - I tried two different ones. The side salad was vibrant and fresh and perfectly dressed. The breakfast sandwich was also good - I ordered it on a croissant and it was the biggest tastiest croissant. The coffees were great and so was the service. Can say enough good things!

I went to this coffee shop to meet up with a friend and do some creative brainstorming. During my visit there, the staff was friendly and provided great service. They made an excellent latte, I enjoyed sipping on it while looking at some of the handmade paintings they have on the wall. Overall, the atmosphere was very quaint considering the location just outside of downtown and near the water. I have recommended people to this coffee shop.

My family and I came on opening night for their happy hour service! All new menu and a full cocktail menu. All the staff is so sweet and super friendly! For drinks, we got Florence and the bird of paradise. Both were so good, but if you must choose, try the Birds of Paradise! For food, we tried a bit of everything! Starting we got the roasted Brussels sprouts (my personal favorite! The best Brussels sprouts I've had!), Fries ( definitely get the cajun seasonings added), mussels for 2 (was enough for 3), Tartine of Oxtail (not enough! I could have ate the whole pot!), the sliders are also a must try! ( they come in sets of two So definitely the pork belly and the fried chicken)! For dessert, we also got one of everything! They serve chocolate pot de crème, crème brulee, and Affogato, which are all delicious! But hands down, the crème brûlée was our favorite.

I’m so glad they opened a spot in Oakland. I’ve gone to their original location in San Leandro a few times and always loved the vibe. The food and drinks were delicious. The have plenty of seats and their across the street from the water. I’m so glad they’re here.