Paulista Cafe — Restaurant in Oakland

One of the biggest coffee shops I've visited, yet not too overwhelming and still possesses an intimate feel. Not too crowded during my afternoon visit and great music (latin, soul, and even jazz tunes in the music mix) contributes to the chill atmosphere.

The menu definitely lives up to it's Brazilian kitchen description with a variety of menu items listed in Portuguese (don't worry, a detailed English description accompanies each menu offering). Total Latin American vibe and looking at the menu just made me want to book a flight back to Brazil! Several tropical fruit selections such as the Romeo & Juliet empanadas which was small but held a lot of flavor (guava & fresh cheese) as well as a Passion Fruit Mousse on the dessert menu.

I was surprised that Paulista serves Mr. Dewie's Creamery Ice Cream too and any place that serves ice cream is ok with me! As you can see, although Paulista gives you coffee shop vibes, it's more of a fully functional restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, wine & brew.

I am looking forward to returning soon to try more of the menu - I hear the Acai...

Paulista was a staple for my family and I but something has changed and the service has gone drastically down hill. In the past year we’ve had multiple issues with our food taking 35-45 minutes to come out and then the order being wrong on top of that. With two little kids in tow and the order consisting of kids beans and rice and chicken sandwich there’s no reason it should take so long other than short staffed kitchen or prioritizing take out orders over in house orders. I’ve tried to express my concerns and have had to get up and ask for our order and every time it’s “we had an unexpected rush”. If you’re always unprepared for a rush yet take out orders are still going out then something is off. I’ve been a very consistent, loyal paulista patron for years and years but for the price I can’t justify the risk of having two very upset little kids asking over and over where the food is. We won’t be going back which is...

We are here way too often :) I love coming here, friendly staff, fabulous food and they have Piney the Elder on tap! I’m so glad this place took off, really the best restaurant to move in to this spot! They have a huge selection of beer on tap, maybe cider too - not sure. They also have a wide range of bottled beer to take home. We usually order empanadas but lately I’ve had the Morango salad added grilled chicken and avocado. My husband orders the burger with a side salad. They have many superb Brazilian dishes to choose from too. We bring our puppy with us and we sit outside at their street-side patio. Mondays are usually popping with quiz night. I know they’re also open for breakfast, I have ordered a latte to go, but yet to try breakfast. If you need to do laundry - fill up the washer down the street and come here for dinner! What a...