Posts tagged Coffee

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Powderface at Fruitvale Village

Feb 11th

Posted by oaktownman in Hot Spots

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The elevated Fruitvale BART station looms in the background.

The addition of the Fruitvale Transit Village next to the Fruitvale BART station has greatly improved the area. And Powderface cafe has now become a necessary fixture for many at this bustling way-station.

Peoplewatch the commuters from Powderface's outdoor patio.

Their interior is a pleasant getaway More >

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Wescafe — The Best in the West

Jan 14th

Posted by oaktownman in Hot Spots

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Webster Street in Alameda has changed so much over the last 20 years, since the old Alameda Naval Air Station was decommissioned. Back then, there was no shortage of tattoo parlors and hookers awaiting the sailors on their furloughs. Now the neighborhood has been somewhat cleaned up and facelifted. And More >

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Scene from the farewell party at Cafe Di Bartolo, featuring Mal Sharpe's Big Money in Jazz

Best Cuppa Joe in Town (Permanently Closed)

Jan 11th

Posted by oaktownman in Hot Spots

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*** UPDATE: CAFE DI BARTOLO CLOSED ITS DOORS AROUND 12/24/2010 HERE IS A PIC FROM THEIR GOODBYE PARTY. COFFEE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY oaktownman ***

Scene from the farewell party at Cafe Di Bartolo, featuring Mal Sharpe's Big Money in Jazz

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Best cuppa joe in town… Oaktown that is.

Just half a More >

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La Farine Boulangerie

Jan 10th

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La Farine Boulangerie (oaktownman guesses that’s French for ‘bakery’) now has at least four locations in the East Bay. oaktownman most frequents their newest location on Piedmont Avenue. For bread, pastries, and cakes, there is no competition for this amazing French-style bakery. And the prices are great as well. If it’s More >

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Colonial Donuts 24-7

Oct 13th

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Since 1970, Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore has been satisfying Oaklanders with tasty fresh donuts and classic donut shop coffee 24 hours a day.

Smart of them to allow Lakeshore patrons to pass through their shop after parking in the the free public parking lot, providing constant temptations for these gluttonous treats. They More >

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Steve behind the bar at Blue Dot

Blue Dot Café and Coffee Bar

Sep 27th

Posted by oaktownman in Hot Spots

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Blue Dot Café and Coffee Bar is a newish spot in Alameda that serves a great turkey bacon panino. A nice big room with a high ceiling and lots of light. The diner style breakfast menu looks great and the staff is super.

Steve behind the bar at Blue Dot

Blue Dot Café and More >

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