The Local

The "new" Local is back! Very good selection of house made sandwiches with a salad (or chips) on the side made with store fresh ingredients.
The same physical layout as the old place with upgrade remodel and new furnishings.
Bonus star!...they seem to have attracted a similar eclectic crowd as before.
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(Edited to note:) Everything that I wrote above and one month ago remains true. But my enthusiasm for the place has waned . After three separate occurrences over that time I am convinced that once your food and drink is ordered, payed for, and prepared, staff loses interest in whether you actually receive it or not.

Oh, don't get me wrong. I will still go in to have an espresso drink and a pre-prepared pastry because they still seem to be able to draw a good crowd. But if I am really hungry I will have a meal elsewhere before I do.

No names with orders makes for chaos when two people have ordered the same thing

This place is somehow simultaneously chill, cozy, and hip. I love being there.

Nice coffee shop, relaxed vibes, good food. Must try Vietnamese coffee

Love the recent updates to the inside of The Local. Well done! It seats more people yet feels more cozy and comfortable. The staff is so friendly and the owner is always so kind. Great variety on the menu and they have a delicious selection of light/medium/dark roast coffee. Highly recommend this neighborhood place.

One thought...I wonder if they’d ever consider selling Feel Good’s pastries...I don’t think I’d ever leave if they did!

Great little place to grab a bite, weather it be breakfast, lunch or just a snack. Has a full Expresso bar, smoothies and Beer 🍻!

Great place to stop off for a summer beer in Alameda!

Great atmosphere and friendly owner. Definitely a great place to get some work done. Tons of outlets and wifi. Great flat white. They have beer and wine too. Support a local business rather than starbucks or peet's.

Great coffee, friendly staff, and nice atmosphere. I bike all the way from San Leandro every week just to hang out here.

Friendly staff, had the west side smoothie and carrot cake... tasty and fresh, not overly sweet like most carrot cakes... parking is a premium....