Black Diamond Cafe

I love this cafe!! The coffee is just as good if not better than any hipster coffee shop in the east bay and the service is super friendly. They actually know how to make a proper macchiato. Across the street from a park and has a nice neighborhood feeling. Such a great place to sit and work for a few hours. I’ll have to come back and try the beers or wine.

Delicious muffins and pastries!! Nice and strong coffee. Convenient parking. Highly recommend for a quick bite and local atmosphere!

Brittney Bouldin

Wonderful coffee shop! Great location, easily accessible…fantastic coffee, yummy treats! We did not get a hot meal so I can’t speak on those, but they looked delicious! Very friendly and accommodating owners! They are there every day with smiles and kindness! During our 5 day trip, this is the only coffee shop we frequented…and Starbucks, Peet’s, and Philz were also within walking distance - so there’s something to be said about that! We are coffee connoisseurs and are particular about our coffee, and these hit the spot! I got the iced mushroom latte and my man got a hot latte with a few extra shots and Oatmilk. We also snagged a cherry danish and chocolate coconut macaron. Omg!! Thank you! We appreciate your thoughtfulness, service, and amazing coffee!

Daniel C.

Amazing bagel breakfast sandwich. Moving here from San Diego and the bagels are always crap and the sandwich is luke warm…this bagel was amazing and the sandwich was hot thru the last bite. Wife also liked her wrap (it was big for her).

Brad Judge

Beautiful corner cafe, lovely staff, good wifi and sitting area! They make great food and coffees at a very reasonable price. The staff is very nice and talented 😁

Jisu Park

I love black diamond! My favorite foods are caesar salad, chili bowl, and the basil tomato cream cheese bagel🩵 My go to drinks are their strawberry lemonades 🍓Also a great place if you’re looking for study spaces near here!

Diema “Chef Dee”

Needed a pick me up. Stopped at this small and quaint cafe. The location is very clean. Great customer service. Nice variety of food and drinks. I got a pour over coffee and was persuaded to purchase a slice of Morning Glory loaf cake. Heavenly experience. :) Would definitely return.

Ankur Shrestha

Great service, great options - barista, beer on tap, bagels, food menu, boba tea and more! Sylvia the owner was pleasant to talk to as well. The giant TV screen during football season is the best! 🏈

Tora Spigner

Had a great avocado toast and oatmilk latte, yummy.

Shae Gupta

They have a good selection of items, every drink that I've tried is well made and comes out quickly. There's a few good areas to sit quietly and places to chat.

Clinton Tran

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😁great spot for this residential area of Emeryville. They have a large variety of food choices and cafes/drinks to choose from. There’s also a TVs to watch sports with a mini bar area and outdoor seating as well. Friendly service ++

Silva Skenderi-Brown

I love this cafe!! The coffee is just as good if not better than any hipster coffee shop in the east bay and the service is super friendly. They actually know how to make a proper macchiato. Across the street from a park and has a nice neighborhood feeling. Such a great place to sit and work for a few hours. I’ll have to come back and try the beers or wine.

I go to this place frequently because not only it is closer to where I live but they have some good food, good coffee and friendly servicesl. They could do better with cafe au lait tho. I had it twice. The first time it was good but the second time it was cold; I think the guy made it is with cold milk or not-hot-enough coffee.

Delightfully warm and airy space, even when the weather off the bay isn't cooperating. The staff are cheerful and friendly. Sandwiches are all made to order and I've been pleased with everything I've tried.

Chance Boreczky

Delightfully warm and airy space, even when the weather off the bay isn't cooperating. The staff are cheerful and friendly. Sandwiches are all made to order and I've been pleased with everything I've tried.

Fedlu Awol

I go to this place frequently because not only it is closer to where I live but they have some good food, good coffee and friendly servicesl. They could do better with cafe au lait tho. I had it twice. The first time it was good but the second time it was cold; I think the guy made it is with cold milk or not-hot-enough coffee.

Erika Navarro

10/10 recommend this place. So many options for food and drinks. The atmosphere was great, the food and service was amazing. I didn’t get anything too special, an everything bagel with cream cheese with an iced vanilla latte. It was delish ! I didn’t take any pictures but overall I enjoyed it. Definitely recommend if you’re wanting to grab a quick bite. The lady working there was so sweet and welcoming. I will definitely be back.

One-line: Great local cafe/wifi-hotspot with a varied food menu, friendly service, and options for drinks and pastries. Numerous outlets. Recommended. I didn’t like this place the first few times I visited. I didn’t like the look of it so much but I’ve found the staff to be truly welcoming which blots that out. I’ve also appreciated being able to work and read in a quiet space while having access to decent food (breakfast, sandwiches, and Thai/Asian inspired plates) and a good drink (coffee, tea, sodas, wine and beer) in this kind of setting. Wifi is good. Bathrooms are clean. Drinks and food come out quickly. There’s even outside seating. There’s always folks working here if you want co-working vibes without the hassle of such spaces. My one hang up is that I feel like the food prices are a little high, including for the pastries which are store-bought. But the portions are mostly okay and folks are lingering for a while so maybe it makes sense. As for drinks, I wish they had more cold coffee drink and cold tea drink options but they do seem to constantly add new items to the menu which is great. Atmosphere could maybe be improved by personalizing the space more. Maybe some art on the walls. I had the chicken curry this time. It was okay. I wish these folks the best. I’ll be back.

Bagel came out hot and fresh. Can’t give it 5 stars because the eggs were pre packaged. I don’t know if the bagel was made in house. If you can look past that, then this is a great sandwich. Cheese was definitely pulling. Price we decent as well.

Cute little spot with friendly staff! Just wish they had more vegan options. They do have nondairy milk and 1 veggie sandwich.

Riko W

One-line: Great local cafe/wifi-hotspot with a varied food menu, friendly service, and options for drinks and pastries. Numerous outlets. Recommended. I didn’t like this place the first few times I visited. I didn’t like the look of it so much but I’ve found the staff to be truly welcoming which blots that out. I’ve also appreciated being able to work and read in a quiet space while having access to decent food (breakfast, sandwiches, and Thai/Asian inspired plates) and a good drink (coffee, tea, sodas, wine and beer) in this kind of setting. Wifi is good. Bathrooms are clean. Drinks and food come out quickly. There’s even outside seating. There’s always folks working here if you want co-working vibes without the hassle of such spaces. My one hang up is that I feel like the food prices are a little high, including for the pastries which are store-bought. But the portions are mostly okay and folks are lingering for a while so maybe it makes sense. As for drinks, I wish they had more cold coffee drink and cold tea drink options but they do seem to constantly add new items to the menu which is great. Atmosphere could maybe be improved by personalizing the space more. Maybe some art on the walls. I had the chicken curry this time. It was okay. I wish these folks the best. I’ll be back.

Troff

Bagel came out hot and fresh. Can’t give it 5 stars because the eggs were pre packaged. I don’t know if the bagel was made in house. If you can look past that, then this is a great sandwich. Cheese was definitely pulling. Price we decent as well.

Galina Chzhen

Cute little spot with friendly staff! Just wish they had more vegan options. They do have nondairy milk and 1 veggie sandwich.

The food was not really what I was hoping for but the coffee was on point. My partner got a Thai tea and I had a cappuccino and both damn good. I tried a pecan bar which was good, not great though. The breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich were both pretty below average. Think pre-made and tossed in a panini grill... Would have been good for like gas station food.

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The food was not really what I was hoping for but the coffee was on point. My partner got a Thai tea and I had a cappuccino and both damn good. I tried a pecan bar which was good, not great though. The breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich were both pretty below average. Think pre-made and tossed in a panini grill... Would have been good for like gas station food.

Fortunately they made an attempt at a cortado. Unfortunately, the coffee had hardly any flavor. It tasted a bit burnt or bitter. They didn't make the best micro foam either so the texture was off. They were not overly friendly, almost like oh great, another customer. No smiles. The bar I got was pretty good though and they had a lot of tasty looking options.

Casey Rose

Fortunately they made an attempt at a cortado. Unfortunately, the coffee had hardly any flavor. It tasted a bit burnt or bitter. They didn't make the best micro foam either so the texture was off. They were not overly friendly, almost like oh great, another customer. No smiles. The bar I got was pretty good though and they had a lot of tasty looking options.

Asked for a 20oz caramel macchiato but got a 12 oz coffee with cream, though. He said all they had was 16, but he gave me a 12. I also ordered a jalapeno bagel with ham and cheese, but I think it was seaweed, not jalapeno, pretty weird bagel. Ordered a blueberry, a cheesecake croissant thing. I think it's the same item that Costco sells.

HumCoHellbilly

Asked for a 20oz caramel macchiato but got a 12 oz coffee with cream, though. He said all they had was 16, but he gave me a 12. I also ordered a jalapeno bagel with ham and cheese, but I think it was seaweed, not jalapeno, pretty weird bagel. Ordered a blueberry, a cheesecake croissant thing. I think it's the same item that Costco sells.

Sandy Flaster

Took about 15 minutes to get our paninis. When they came, there were two slices pastrami and an inch and a half thick of spinach. For $16 I expected more meat on the sandwich. Very overpriced.