Hasta Muerte Coffee

"Hasta Muerte made national headlines for its policy to not serve police officers in the name of keeping its East Oakland space safe for people of color. Politics imbue the entire cafe, from the small bookstore in the back to the activist artwork on the walls. Smoothies and empanadas round out the caffeinated offerings." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Located in Oakland’s Fruitvale district, this coffee shop received national attention for refusing to serve uniformed police officers in 2018. The cafe serves strong espresso drinks, baked goods, and grain bowls, and is a kid-friendly environment. Besides coffee, there’s also kombucha, agua frescas, and more." - Momo Chang

"Hasta Muerte is a persons-of-color, worker-owned coffee shop serving great coffee and fresh pastries daily. I particularly loved the vegan donut and the mushroom and cheese empanada. It’s a cozy spot for finding peace of mind, or getting some work done." - ByRyan Walker-Hartshorn

"A group of right-wing demonstrators protested outside Oakland’s Hasta Muerte Coffee on Sunday morning, waving American flags and chanting pro-Trump and pro-police slogans in response to reports that the cafe had declined to serve a uniformed police officer last month. That officer, later identified as Oakland police Sgt. Robert Trevino, was asked to leave the cafe at 2701 Fruitvale Avenue for “the physical and emotional safety of our customers and ourselves,” per a cafe policy. Hasta Muerte identifies itself as a “POC, worker-owned coffee shop & radical bookstore,” and while conservatives have lodged attacks against the business on social media and Yelp, the cafe says it’s received an influx of business and donations in support of its mission." - Caleb Pershan