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I used to always go here when I lived nearby. Now I’m a bit farther, and I decided to make the trek out to come back, and I am so so happy I did. The burnt cinnamon mocha is PHENOMENAL. Even better than I remember it. The vibes are great, laid back, the people here (including the clientele!) are all so nice….. one of my top coffee shops in the whole world.
Cute spot to do some work, nice coffee and friendly staff
Delicious coffee! End of review. Kidding! The coffee is truly delicious here and I've had the pleasure of trying several different options. The Vanilla Latte, the Lavendar Latte, the Burnt Cinnamon Latte but my favorite is actually the Blackstrap Iced Coffee. All of the house-made syrups are so much better than the regular stuff, plus they always serve it with a smile. Add to that the fact that they are a truly genuine business that cares about the rights of all individuals, and you really feel the love oozing out of Modern Coffee!
A clean, pretty coffee shop with great coffee and pastries.
Coffee was delicious and more affordable than most coffee shops in the area. There is a nice atrium that’s a great place to work next to the coffee shop and they serve you there if you sit there.
Wow. I was very politely asked to wear a mask to order a cup of coffee to go, which is not consistent with county policy. I very politely declined and told the staff member I would go somewhere else for a $3+ cup of coffee. The inanity of the situation is that there were two customers drinking coffee in the shop. Interestingly, they didn't have their masks on. More covid theater. I went around the corner to a different coffee shop where there were considerably more customers who were free to choose whether they wanted to wear a mask.
I had the best latte!
Best hot chocolate ever. Excellent service.
Super friendly and a nice cup of good coffee
Cute area to sit, good coffee, good service
Love finding places with creative, tasty seasonal lattes. If you go with an iced drink I'd recommend asking for an additional shot of espresso. We have had their maple rosemary latte (both iced and hot--prefer it hot), black molasses latte (iced), and their burnt cinnamon latte (iced). Our favorite so far has been the maple rosemary.
The staff are super friendly, the service is fast, and the coffees are good. Oh, and they also have some interesting choices in coffee, and keep it fresh by changing up the menu here and there from time to time. We go there at least 2-3 times a week. Ps the banana bread is also great
They have the best chai ever! I was honestly surprised by how good the chai is. It's my favorite item on the drink menu. Honestly, I recommend skipping the snacks and the "baked goods" they have. They don't make it in house and it's not appealing. Stick to the drinks. This is also a good place to be productive, work remotely or meet a friend. This place has a great vibe and good wifi.
Smoothest latte I’ve ever had. Great ambiance lots of seating options. Delicious ham and cheese croissant!
Probably one of the best coffees in Oakland, hands down. Great baristas, excellent service by Kristen and Martina.
The best! I been visiting since they opened the 17th street shop and never look back! Best lavender latte in this state!
They make their own lavender syrup, and it’s really nice—not too sweet at all, just a hint of lavender flavor. They have some other interesting drinks that I’d be curious to ask about and to try. They’re still not fully open, they have an outdoor area on the street, sort of like an enclosed patio, and the entrance is closed off and turned into a service window. The chocolate eclair was baked fresh that day, they said, and it was okay, but pretty dense, not crispy and flaky. It was actually better later, after a brief stint in the toaster. The prices are reasonable, I’d say average for the area.
love this place love the people love the black strap iced coffeeee
The mochas are excellent and good am so happy that at least one of their locations has reopened she nce the pandemic.
I love Modern! The staff is so friendly, accommodating, and all the coffee drinks are delicious. They claim to have the best chai in town and I agree!