modern coffee — Restaurant in Oakland

Modern Coffee looks like the vision you have of the perfect 2010s urban coffee shop, with a strong brew to match. While this is a small space, ownership has done their best to maximize seating, giving the shop a cozy, rather than cramped, feel. This space is one of my favorite places to work.

The coffee is strong and flavorful -- perhaps a bit too strong if you're not a regular drinker (according to other reviews) but there isn't much need to comment further on the coffee. It's exactly what you're looking for in the morning.

It's worth noting that Modern Coffee offers a small range of baked goods each day. The food good, although nothing special. Typical coffee shop fare.

This is a great coffee shop to work, or just to get your morning cup of joe. I highly...

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...

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...