I love this place. I just wanted to update my review to say it's still awesome. The best americano, a really good mocha. I think it's finally chilly out now though, so I think I'm passing on the iced coffee for now. They have Pigeon bagels here, which are delicious. I love that I can grab a local bagel with delicious cream cheese flavors.
The staff is still awesome and friendly even when they are super busy. The only complaint I have is how small the place is. I usually grab my coffee to go in the morning, but there have been times when I go that I would not have been able to sit down if I wanted to. But! I want them to stay in Oakland so I hope if they ever expand that they don't go far. It's by far the best coffee in Oakland and you'd be really missing out if you skipped this place.