Water Street Coffee Joint‎ (Oakland)

The staff are usually very friendly and helpful. Cozy atmosphere though there can be longer lines during peak hours, and seating is limited. Also parking is less than ideal, so you may need to park in the adjacent mall lot and walk over. Food is very good, and coffee is decent overall (though not my favorite). Overall, it's a great place to stop for a quick bite or hot drink.

Food and drink was delicious and the place has a very cool vibe. Only "meh" sort of issue was the staff was kind of friendly but not great. Was a little busy when I arrived and staff did not acknowledge anyone at the counter until they were finished with their "task" for someone else and it was actually your turn. I have always been very big on even a quick nod and a be right with you. Not a huge deal and will definitely continue to return.

Coffee brews are good and fresh, lots of sitting space to work

Great Drinks and Staff - Greedy ownership.
Owner and Upper management put tip pooling between locations in place instead of raising wages for low tipping locations. Shameful that such a successful local business would treat their own so awfully.

I have been a patron for years, off and on, and love the drinks and expanded menu options. Parking was always a challenge, but seems to been improved now that the bank is gone. The drive through is a great option but S-L-O-W.

Food is good, but very pricey. I wouldn't choose it as a place to hang out for long, I'd choose somewhere less expensive. Spent $7 on a drink with tip and that's just excessive for a small, local place. Their food is small but amazingly delicious, and you sure pay for it. Their drinks are amazing and they have many dairy alternatives! I gave three stars because of the cost of items. However, I changed my mind and gave 4 when I remembered their rewards program and the free cookie you get when you sign up! That's a nice perk. Beautiful space, lots of seating. Minimal parking in their lot, but overall it's a positive experience, especially if you're in the kind of income bracket that can frequent the place.

Its nice good coffee in a nice neighbor hood

This is truly a "third place" for so many Kalamazoo community members. I go here multiple times a week, and have so for years on end. Always for coffee, sometimes for food. Great place to sit in - alone. Equally useful for meetings or dates of all types. Perfect design and layout of the space - comfortable. Highly recommended.

The worst water street that there is I just waited 25 minutes for a smoothie

The drive thru waits are ridiculous. Waited 20+ mins for one drink.