Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery — Restaurant in Oakland

I'm incredibly grateful for the owner of this restaurant in the interaction that I had with her today at the location on 12th Street. As anyone who has been to the Bay Area knows, it is very hard to find public restrooms, or restaurants that will let you use their bathroom, with or without paying, because there is such a pervasive concern about unhoused people showering or doing drugs in the restrooms. Today is Sunday, so most of the businesses in the area were closed, however, I had to use the restroom. I looked around and asked at every open restaurant within a three block radius and no one would allow me to use theirs. At the Subway nearby the (meztiso Hispanic and East Asian) staff even completely ignored the fact that I was trying to talk to them even though there was no one else in the restaurant, then pretended that they did not understand English. Then, when I started speaking to them in Spanish because I'm also (afro)Latina they pretended they couldn't speak in Spanish until a Mexican family came up behind me and reiterated my question, at which point the Hispanic team member spoke to that family instead of ever acknowledging my presence. At this point I'm frustrated, feel deeply disrespected, and also urgently have to pee. I was well-dressed, put together and clearly did not look like I was living on the street, even though there's a bigger question about cities having spaces where unhoused people can use the restroom as well if they don't want people to go in public... long story short, I stumble upon this restaurant and I see the owner and her son setting up for what looks like a birthday party, only to find out that the door is locked. I didn't dwell on the issue long but was feeling pretty hopeless and scanning the perimeter for any other businesses that might be open, nevertheless, the owner walked all the way from the back of the restaurant where she was and open up the door and asked how she could help me. I asked her if they had a restroom that was open to the public, and even though she was not open, she let me come in and use the restroom and was perfectly cordial and respectful. When I stepped inside I was surprised at how spacious and beautiful the building was. Unlike many local coffee shops, instead of feeling cramped and quote on quote cozy, it felt like there was enough space to move around, which I think is a better study environment. They also had a lot of black art on the walls. The bathroom was clean, and when I looked at the menu, the prices were very reasonable. I love the way that black woman remain cornerstones of community. When I could not rely on anybody else, and when everybody else was profiling me unnecessarily hard, this one opened her doors to me, and I feel like we should all support businesses that extend beyond average customer service, even to people who are not buying anything. Especially as Oakland continues to gentrify, it is important to patronize locally owned black businesses and reward the kind of behaviors we want to see in our business owners . Please support this Black...

This was our first time using Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery for an event. They exceeded our expectations for our recent catering order for approximately 40 people. Timely delivery was complemented by a delightful culinary journey that left all attendees thoroughly pleased and impressed.

The vegetarian and chicken sandwiches were undoubtedly the stars of the show. Both options were prepared with care and attention to detail, resulting in flavors that were not only delicious but also memorable. The vegetarian sandwiches showcased a vibrant array of fresh vegetables and flavorful spreads, appealing to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Meanwhile, the chicken sandwiches were tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, earning rave reviews from everyone who indulged in them.

Special appreciation goes to Kat, whose prompt responses and assurance alleviated any apprehensions as first-time patrons.

Overall, I highly recommend Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery for any catering needs. Their delicious food, impeccable presentation, and exceptional service make them a standout choice for any occasion. We were thoroughly impressed and look forward to the opportunity to enjoy their culinary delights again...

I'm always looking for places to work on my laptop that aren't Starbucks, and Oakland is ripe with cafes. This one was on my list for a long time and did not disappoint.

I had the spinach, egg, and cheese sandwich on a croissant. The cashier was an absolute delight and asked me a lot of questions about what I'd like on the sandwich and ultimately recommended the cheapest way to get what I wanted. The price ended up being almost half of what I pay for a similar sandwich at my local bakery.

The matcha latte was made with real matcha leaves and not overly sweet. I've been duped on matcha way more than I'd like to admit, and I'm always looking for matcha that reminds me of Kyoto.

This cafe is located inside of an office building on the ground floor but is accessible via street parking. It's a nice location downtown.

I gave the atmosphere a 4 because while the inside is spacious and clean, many of the plastic seats were cracked. I was wearing shorts and the plastic pinched my skin. Cheap furniture will do that.

Overall I'd...