COFFEE CULTURES

I'm up in the bay for a few days and wanted some good coffee and after searching through a few reviews, I decided to check out Coffee Cultures. Let's get into the parking, parking was very limited. I had to park in a no parking zone just for my coffee fix, I'm glad to say I was able to leave here ticket free LoL... but aside from that the shop has a cool vibe and the employees were super friendly, attentive and nice. It is a little small and can get crowded quick if you choose to sit in but again, I love the vibes. I ordered an Iced Lavender Latte with Oat Milk and it was okay. It did lack in the lavender flavor( which I was expecting more of) but it wasn't the worst I've had but it wasn't the best either. It gave me more of a vanilla latte with a faint lavender undertone. Would i come here again? Definitely! There's other things on the menu I would like to try. Customer Service is a biggie for me and they were awesome!! I felt welcomed and service was prompt. My overall experience at Coffee Culture was a great one!!

A nice modern feeling coffee shop along Park Avenue in downtown Alameda. One of my two favorite coffee shops on Alameda - which I alternate between when I come to work on occasional Fridays here.

They have some very interesting lattes coming around here, I very much enjoyed their fresh mint latte which they are not currently serving, but they alternate between fresh flavors very often so you'll usually find something you like.

They have amazing gourmet pastries, with very healthy ingredients. I love their quiches, and today I enjoyed a seasonal Kuign Amman with apricot center. My only complaint is that they sell out pretty quickly in the morning, so sometimes there's very little left when I get here... 😔

They also have other offerings such as soft serve ice cream, which I have not yet tried but probably will one of these days. I suspect it is very good. The pour overs are very worthwhile as well.

They have a cozy modern interior and an outdoor seating area which feels rather serene even though it's in a downtown city area.

The baristas are always fantastic and friendly, and do a great job.

Definitely a new go-to coffee place when I'm in the area! The prices are pretty standard, but what truly makes this place special is their soft-serve that allows them to make affogatos and their custom made syrups (I tried the vanilla in my iced latte).

It was my first time trying an affogato, and I got to say that alone is worth coming back for. The espresso shot was pull nicely, allowing it to be somewhat creamy by itself. The temperature contrast between the espresso and ice cream in the beginning was fun , and when they both mellowed out you mixed it to essentially make coffee ice cream. I can't say enough good things about it! Try it out.

Nice staff, well light location, and plenty of parking nearby.

Coffee Culture is a top notch caffeine dispensery! Great coffee, espresso, baked goods, pupucinos, affagatos and friendly staff... Nice place to hang, indoors or outside in their courtyard. Parking can be a little tricky but well worth the hunt... Enjoy!

Came here for the first time today, because its 93 degrees outside and this is the only place in the Bay Area that sells dole whip!

Not sure what they call it here, but it's just like the one they sell at Disneyland. They don't have AC inside the building, but plenty of outdoor seating. Its too hot today for coffee but that ice cold pineapple whip really hit the spot.

I visited this spot the past couple days while staying in the area. I really enjoyed the vibe and hospitality of Coffee Cultures. The ambiance, location, space and drinks were first class. I enjoyed my black coffee and espresso everyday while visiting. I met the owner, Jason, and he is just as passionate in coffee as anyone you can find. A great find and spot!

Probably my favorite coffee shop in Alameda.

Coffee is definitely five stars. Espresso drinks are very solid, and their drip coffee and pour overs are 🔥. They also offer great affrogatos and milk shakes.

Staff and ambiance are five stars too. They have a beautiful and peaceful courtyard and plenty of space inside the coffee shop.

The only thing I don’t love is the pastry selection, but there’s an excellent bakery down the block

I just didn't prefer the coffee. They have a very limited selection of frufru drinks. My husband, however did enjoy his mocha latte with 4 shots... there is only one size...i think they are about 12oz...the almond chocolate croissant was tasty but I would have preferred it to have been warmed up (which wasn't offered... not sure if they have the means), the blueberry muffin was soft, tasty with a lot of blueberries... but again, warmed would have brought it to the next level. Staff was courteous and professional.

suspected food poisoning from spinach mushroom quiche. both my friend & I began to feel incredibly nauseous 3 hours after consuming two different quiches; our other friend who just had a croissant was fine. first thought it was nausea from too much caffeine but then consulted someone who notified me that it was likely food poisoning, although I luckily had it mild. I was nauseous for the next 7-8 hours stuck in bed. I have a pretty strong stomach that has been through lots of stuff other than this harmless-looking quiche and have never experienced this before. $8 for some food poisoning. Beware of this place.

A hidden gem of a cafe with good coffee, tasty pastries, and attentive baristas. Vegan options are available too.

The spot is a great place to grab something while your kid is attending a nearby class or to work on a laptop. Worth the stop!