Alems Coffee in Oakland

Review №1

2023-05-22 19:59:47

The love hits you as soon as you enter. Warm grounded atmosphere, comfortable smiles of the patrons, and beaming staff behind the counter offer an escape from the constant forces of change that seem to unceasingly alter the face of Oakland. The food and coffee are tasty, authentic, and full of life. If you seek nourishment of the soul, absent of pretense, look no further than Alems.

Review №2

2023-03-13 15:56:54

Fantastic breakfast!!We ordered the shihan ful and tibsy, and both were excellent. Very rich flavors, very fresh.Good, strong coffee.The owners were very kind, and the environment was very cozy. A very welcoming and lively atmosphere.This is a must try place for breakfast.

Review №3

2023-02-21 16:44:08

Cozy little café, perfect for after a visit to the DMV. Good soy mocha --not too sweet. The counter service lady was polite and made our drinks fast. Food smells incredible.

Review №4

2022-01-14 02:19:20

Best breakfast place Ive been to in the Bay Area. The shihan ful (like a fava bean stew with savory veggies, spices and olive oil and served with bread) is – not exaggerating – one of the best things Ive ever eaten. Its so so good. The fata (bread chunks cooked in a garlic/tomatoe/spice sauce and served with yogurt) is also amazing as well. The drip coffee is on point – strong and flavorful (I only needed a small size to feel effectively caffeinated). Since I live in SF I ate myself past full during my visit here just to take advantage of this absolutely incredible spot. The vibe is super welcoming and the prices are incredibly reasonable. The owner was even around and said hello and asked me how everything was! Id give this place 6 stars if I could, cant wait to be back.

Review №5

2023-08-04 21:00:06

Delicious, flavorful food with great portion sizes and good coffee. My favorite east bay spot for breakfast! Everything I have had has been delicious.

Review №6

2023-07-08 04:53:59

This place is way more than just coffee! They have delicious food. I highly recommend you try the frittata and ask them to put in berbere spice. So savory and delicious! I also liked the shihan ful (though not as much), which was spicer.The kicha fit-fit is pretty unique. Its not sour like most injera, and instead is a fairly mild but chewy--almost rubbery--conduit for the spices which were surprisingly mild. At first I thought it was okay, but it grew on me.The ambiance is very casual with a lot of older Etruria guys sitting around and chatting. Feels like a nice family restaurant!

Review №7

2023-11-18 00:41:09

This place is amazing! I always get the Fata, which is made fresh when you order. So freaking good!!

Review №8

2021-11-08 20:14:16

The best breakfast place I’ve been to, food was served hot, fresh, fast, and delicious.I wish I knew about it earlier I would’ve been getting food more often.The hot drinks are really affordable, so if you’re planning to get coffee everyday, there are many options to choose from. I got black tea, sahin Ful, and eggs. The bread was fresh, soft inside crunchy outer layer. And the prices are very affordable and worth more. The ladies working there are very nice and friendly. I would give a 10 star for their customer service.

Review №9

2020-08-28 00:14:57

Got Shihan Ful to-go and this is one of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever had. The service was amazing. The lady at the counter was very kind and nice. The bread was so fresh & soft!! You get two huge loaves of bread with it too!! Totally worth the money!!!

Review №10

2019-11-09 19:38:21

Quaint little place. Has the best Foul (bean breakfast). Owner is extremely friendly and the vibe is warm! && delicious coffee ❤️