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Modern Coffee is a women-owned café in Oakland offering regionally roasted beans and fresh baked goods. The shop features a bright atrium perfect for working on a laptop or enjoying solo dining. Guests praise the friendly, fast service and reasonable prices. Signature creations i...

Modern Coffee

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4.7 · 176 reviews Google
www.moderncoffeeoakland.com

About Modern Coffee

Modern Coffee is a women-owned café in Oakland offering regionally roasted beans and fresh baked goods. The shop features a bright atrium perfect for working on a laptop or enjoying solo dining. Guests praise the friendly, fast service and reasonable prices. Signature creations include their house-m...

Modern Coffee is a women-owned café in Oakland offering regionally roasted beans and fresh baked goods. The shop features a bright atrium perfect for working on a laptop or enjoying solo dining. Guests praise the friendly, fast service and reasonable prices. Signature creations include their house-made lavender syrup, phenomenal burnt cinnamon mocha, and creative options like Masala Chai Lattes. With great tea selections and onsite delivery, this contemporary spot provides a warm atmosphere where every visit feels like a delightful return to a local favorite.

What Customers Say About Modern Coffee

Modern Coffee is praised for its delicious and unique coffee, friendly staff, and pleasant atmosphere, especially the courtyard. The burnt cinnamon latte and blackstrap molasses latte are customer favorites. Some wish they were open longer.

Popular Dishes

burnt cinnamon latte (4) Blackstrap Molasses Latte Lavendar Latte Vanilla Latte Blackstrap Iced Coffee Kashmiri chai vanilla matcha

Best For

Solo Dining Business Locals Casual

Tip: Try the unique house-made syrups and seasonal specials like the cardamom latte. The courtyard is a bright and quiet place to work.

Features

📶 WiFi 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🥗 Vegetarian Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy

What to see nearby

California Digital Library
A 188m

California Digital Library

biblioteca

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Lake Merritt Plaza
A 231m

Lake Merritt Plaza

edificio

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Kaiser Engineering Building
A 240m

Kaiser Engineering Building

construcción

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I. Magnin Building
A 257m

I. Magnin Building

edificio

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Q135999745
A 258m

Q135999745

edificio

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Snow Park
A 262m

Snow Park

parque

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Explore the area around Modern Coffee

Modern Coffee is located in Oakland, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • YWCA Building (A 265m) — historic women's building in Oakland, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Snow Park (A 262m) — park in Oakland, California

Other Points of Interest

  • California Digital Library (A 188m) — digital public library founded by University of California in 1997
  • Lake Merritt Plaza (A 231m) — building in California, United States
  • Kaiser Engineering Building (A 240m) — office in Harrison Street, Oakland
  • I. Magnin Building (A 257m) — retail building in Oakland, California, United States
  • Q135999745 (A 258m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Roos Brothers Building (A 294m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Latham Square Building (A 294m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Q136083917 (A 301m) — building in Oakland, California, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Modern Coffee

Modern Coffee is located at 381 19th St, Oakland, CA 94612, Oakland.
Near Modern Coffee you can find points of interest such as California Digital Library, Lake Merritt Plaza, Kaiser Engineering Building, I. Magnin Building.
Modern Coffee offers coffee cuisine.
Modern Coffee has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Modern Coffee offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Modern Coffee based on customer reviews are: burnt cinnamon latte, Blackstrap Molasses Latte, Lavendar Latte, Vanilla Latte, Blackstrap Iced Coffee.
Modern Coffee is ideal for solo dining, business dining, locals, casual dining.
Modern Coffee is praised for its delicious and unique coffee, friendly staff, and pleasant atmosphere, especially the courtyard. The burnt cinnamon latte and blackstrap molasses latte are customer favorites. Some wish they were open longer.
Try the unique house-made syrups and seasonal specials like the cardamom latte. The courtyard is a bright and quiet place to work.
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Reviews (40)
Roy Aguilera
Roy Aguilera

Great place for a cup of coffee with a few tables and bar top seating. I enjoy their seasonal specials (cardamom latte).

ELI GONZALEZ
ELI GONZALEZ

Hands down one of the best coffees I’ve had! Real artistry in coffee. I liked that they had some unique and creative drinks. For example I ordered the Masala Chai Latte with a shot of expresso. My fried. Ordered the blackstrap molasses latte. Both tasted fabulous!! Also the design and furniture looked really cool. Definitely coming back to this place.

Melvin Johnson
Melvin Johnson

Got a very tasty Cortado. The inside is very nice but there is a very cool indoor courtyard attached to the coffeeshop that is very nice to pull your laptop out in to work. Lots of natural light.

Somebody Somewhere
Somebody Somewhere

I love coming here for my morning coffee. The baristas are very friendly and fast. The prices are reasonable. Probably the best Americano I've had so far. Their pastry and bagel selection is awesome too. Very clean with a lot of seating if you need to a place to chill or do work.

M Kim
M Kim

So glad they came back. Im a resident in Oakland, and I would say they have best coffee in this area. Friendly staffs are always a plus. Highly recommend! Absolutely love this place!

Eunice De farias
Eunice De farias

The staff are super friendly, the service is fast, and the coffees are good.

marena brinkhurst
marena brinkhurst

The Kashmiri chai is astonishing! I'm in love. Green tea with cardamon and a delicious spice blend. Sweet, creamy, and transporting.

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Eunice De farias

The staff are super friendly, the service is fast, and the coffees are good.

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marena brinkhurst

The Kashmiri chai is astonishing! I'm in love. Green tea with cardamon and a delicious spice blend. Sweet, creamy, and transporting.

M
M Kim

So glad they came back. Im a resident in Oakland, and I would say they have best coffee in this area. Friendly staffs are always a plus. Highly recommend! Absolutely love this place!

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Somebody Somewhere

I love coming here for my morning coffee. The baristas are very friendly and fast. The prices are reasonable. Probably the best Americano I've had so far. Their pastry and bagel selection is awesome too. Very clean with a lot of seating if you need to a place to chill or do work.

M
Melvin Johnson

Got a very tasty Cortado. The inside is very nice but there is a very cool indoor courtyard attached to the coffeeshop that is very nice to pull your laptop out in to work. Lots of natural light.

E
ELI GONZALEZ

Hands down one of the best coffees I’ve had! Real artistry in coffee. I liked that they had some unique and creative drinks. For example I ordered the Masala Chai Latte with a shot of expresso. My fried. Ordered the blackstrap molasses latte. Both tasted fabulous!! Also the design and furniture looked really cool. Definitely coming back to this place.

R
Roy Aguilera

Great place for a cup of coffee with a few tables and bar top seating. I enjoy their seasonal specials (cardamom latte).

C
Chris Stovel

Their iced Kashmir Chai is incredible. Coffee great. My only wish is they had more pastries. I also loved the heart / heart-break shaped plates they sold me pictured here for our Valentine's Day snack time! Super awesome handmade ceramics. Great vibes. This cafe is one of my favorite in Oakland.

M
Mia Gancayco

Super friendly staff and excellent drinks! I always get a matcha here and definitely have been getting only the best! Thank you all loving this place! :)

D
Danish Khan

Very nice convenient coffee shop in Downtown Oakland. Staff is very nice. I recommend the Blackstrap Molasses Latte. It is so yummy!

L
Lauren Murphy

I got a vanilla matcha, pretty tasty. Cafe opens up into an atrium which was a bright and quiet place to work, super perfect for what I needed. The wifi worked well (I didn't realize, but was still here after they closed and the wifi was working) and bathrooms were clean.

M
McKinley Peña

one of the best coffee shops in the neighborhood. regularly come in to get a burnt cinnamon latte with oat milk and it NEVER disappoints. friendly staff, great coffee, and a nice environment. 10 out of 10 recommend

K
Kenzie Phillips

beautiful space, kind staff, and delicious lattes. the best latte art and foam ratio in oakland. love the flavors and burnt cinnamon syrup!

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Ilo

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.

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Neesh Shah

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!

M
Mira Serrill-Robins

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.

R
Rohan Harrison

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

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Vanessa Solis

I love Modern Coffee. I've been a customer when they only had one location and now they have 3! They have seasonal syrups, which I love! Lavender for the warmer months, Burnt Cinnamon for the colder months. I love their mochas because they aren't overly sweet. They have a fantastic tea selection and great pastries from local bakeries. A great staff as well!

Marco Ivicic
Marco Ivicic

amazing coffee just wish they were open longer

Mia Gancayco
Mia Gancayco

Super friendly staff and excellent drinks! I always get a matcha here and definitely have been getting only the best! Thank you all loving this place! :)

Danish Khan
Danish Khan

Very nice convenient coffee shop in Downtown Oakland. Staff is very nice. I recommend the Blackstrap Molasses Latte. It is so yummy!

Jess Hartono
Jess Hartono

Has a wonderful office space, courtyard at the back which is nice and quiet and great for meetings. You can’t see it from the front street view. Great space at the back

Kenzie Phillips
Kenzie Phillips

beautiful space, kind staff, and delicious lattes. the best latte art and foam ratio in oakland. love the flavors and burnt cinnamon syrup!

Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy

I got a vanilla matcha, pretty tasty. Cafe opens up into an atrium which was a bright and quiet place to work, super perfect for what I needed. The wifi worked well (I didn't realize, but was still here after they closed and the wifi was working) and bathrooms were clean.

McKinley Peña
McKinley Peña

one of the best coffee shops in the neighborhood. regularly come in to get a burnt cinnamon latte with oat milk and it NEVER disappoints. friendly staff, great coffee, and a nice environment. 10 out of 10 recommend

Ilo
Ilo

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.

Neesh Shah
Neesh Shah

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!

Rohan Harrison
Rohan Harrison

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

Mira Serrill-Robins
Mira Serrill-Robins

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.

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Matthew Wood

Really enjoyed the coffee, place is nice. The female staffer that seemed like owner or manager was really aggressive when mopping the floor - I was actively trying to move out of her way and she barked “move that way or that way, not back - you’re in my path.” Felt like I’m a customer that spent $7.50 including tip on a coffee, sat for 1.5 hours doing work, was quiet and polite to staff (the rest of who were nice and helpful) but somehow I’m a problem? I hope she has a better day!

Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood

Really enjoyed the coffee, place is nice. The female staffer that seemed like owner or manager was really aggressive when mopping the floor - I was actively trying to move out of her way and she barked “move that way or that way, not back - you’re in my path.” Felt like I’m a customer that spent $7.50 including tip on a coffee, sat for 1.5 hours doing work, was quiet and polite to staff (the rest of who were nice and helpful) but somehow I’m a problem? I hope she has a better day!

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Abc

Walk in long line; M:”hey do guys have a restroom?” The barista: “I’m a woman!” Note to the business if you’re going to have entitled idiots working behind the counter, At least make sure they are not yelling at customers about what pronouns they prefer.

Abc
Abc

Walk in long line; M:”hey do guys have a restroom?” The barista: “I’m a woman!” Note to the business if you’re going to have entitled idiots working behind the counter, At least make sure they are not yelling at customers about what pronouns they prefer.

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🥞 Breakfast
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

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🍽️ Dine In
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🚚 Delivery

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🕐 Hours Today
8AM-2:30PM
Rating
4.7/5
💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
+1 510-858-7601
🌐 Website
www.moderncoffeeoakland.com

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📶 Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

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retail building in Oakland, California, United States

A 257m
Snow Park

park in Oakland, California

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YWCA Building Heritage

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Roos Brothers Building

building in Oakland, California, USA

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Latham Square Building

building in Oakland, California, USA

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