Cafe Santana Roasting Company — Restaurant in Oakland

I’ve been a client to Café Santana since it’s early inception-when they would only have pop-ups at the Jack London Farmer’s Market. I am a fan of their Lavender Lattes and fresh roasted drip/pour overs, and of course it’s one of my favorite spots to bite in and devour one of “Javi’s famous Empanadas.” However, I had never felt so compelled to write a review, until today-when I tried their new “Choco-Horchata Latte,” inspired & created by the childhood memories of one their newest baristas (by watching one of the most prolific family TV shows in Mexican history, El Chavo del 8 & Chapulín Colorado).

I usually do not enjoy any horchata lattes since in my experience, they tend to be extremely sweet and loose the coffee flavor, consequently I was apprehensive about trying this magnificent latte. I’m glad the barista, Celeste, pushed me to try something new. The minute I sipped into this heart warming drink, I was transported back to my childhood living room watching Chavo del 8, sipping into my hot chocolate Ibarra and smelling the freshly brewed coffee in my home.

The flavors are perfectly blended without loosing their distinct flavor of their signature expresó blend. This is definitely my new go to latte.

If you want a heartwarming delicious experience with coffee, you won’t regret ordering this latte.

Note: I ordered my drink...

Ok, let start off by saying im Greek, and being Greek we tend to view all things Greek as great and occupying the Center of the world lol. Well today i just walked into Cafe Santana and find that, the place of greatness will have to enthusiastically shared. First off i was greeted by super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I ordered the coffee cake, a levender latte and a Turkey sandwich, intending to snack on the coffee cake after my sandwich....i ate it within minutes, easily the most amazing coffee cake i have ever had, next the lavender latte!!! What can i say!! Cold over ice, simply perfect! Now im eating everything out of intended order because it was all to tasty to follow traditional eating protocol lol. The Turkey sandwich.....all gone, the bread was so fluffy and good, yum. That's about it, a complete experience from the moment i walked in...now im going to have to get some coffee cake and another lavender latte to go!...

What a great local coffee shop!! I met Richard over 10 years ago and remember his ambitions to become a master coffee roaster. Today, after moving back into the neighborhood, I rediscovered this little gem! I got an oat milk latte and the coffee beans taste so good. They have great notes and very floral overtones. It’s such a breath of fresh air not drinking your standard commercial coffee roast since they have the roaster in the shop!

I will definitely need to bring home some bags of coffee and continue the party at home with their roasts. The environment is enjoyable because of its Low-key vibe, good music, and plenty of foot traffic if you enjoy people watching. If you would like to work, you can sit in the window and get the defused light or set along the wall and...