Forget Starbucks and forget Caribou. This is the place you want to be when you need to talk with a friend and grab a quick snack in Oakland. The yogurt is delicious and healthy (if you choose the right one, and they're all very clearly labeled) and the toppings are varied and delicious.
And unlike coffee shops they won't give you an ice coffee with two drops of actual coffee and charge you $5. What you see is what you get and even a budget of $3 will take you decently far here.
The place is very clean and whoever is at the cashier is always very friendly. I love this place and will keep coming back.