Hasta Muerte Coffee

Wonderful coffee place! The menu has lots of really yummy options, the staff is kind and polite and service is fast. The atmosphere is cozy and they have lots of work from local artists around. I really liked the avocado toast, it had a sauce that was good.

Love coming here! The drinks are always so well made and delicious. Staff are kind and were able to let me know things I could have based on my allergies. I also love visiting the little shop of locally made goods from clothes, herbal medicines, and more! 10/10 would recommend ✨

This is the place to Lime in. Open air feeling, old school vibes and a part of the vibrant community that Fruitvale represents. I first tried a Mazapan latte in Newman, CA last September. This is yummy too and the guava coyota to go with. Plus great conversations with locals.

Solid little spot keeping the vibes good. Places like this are important because they are transparent about what you support when you patronize the business. It makes it easy to identify a safe space and be comfortable spending your money in a way that helps the local community.

Have always felt safe and welcome here. Was lucky to be a part of their soft launch and became a regular here with my small children and baby. Love their coffee and the atmosphere!

Humans welcome, people tolerated. One of the best hidden gems in Oakland. Come check it out expand your mind and feel what the world of humans could be like. Much love to my friends at Hasta Muerte

This is by far one of the 2 best coffee shops in the Bay. Not just Oakland. The staff are always kind and friendly as hell, the food is always served piping hot and tastes hella fresh (the empanadas are delectably delicious if you're a first time customer looking for a recommendation), and the atmosphere is amazing. You can tell that a lot of love goes into everything they do here. The decor is dope and reminds me of the kind of place that the likes of MLK, Dolores Huerta and Bobby Seale would all be comfortable in. As far as I know, it's worker owned/operated and HM is as much of a staple of the community as the street it sits on (Fruitvale Ave) itself. You can tell from the mural on the side of the building that they aren't just a part of the community. They embody everything the neighborhood and the people born and raised here stand for and always will. What gets misconstrued as hate is just a deep empathy and love for the most marginalized members of our community and that's what I love most about this place. It gets 10000000/10

Lovvveee this coffee shop. I feel super safe & welcomed here. Coffee is delicious and so is the food. Suggest the matcha or marzapán latte! Chill atmosphere that doesn't feel overwhelming & feels like a breath of fresh air amongst the chaos of the world. Great educational reading materials & clothing / handmade goods by local artists / creators. Staff are authentic and genuine. I'm grateful I don't get blasted with fake smiles & obnoxious scripted greetings when I go in. If it's not your cup of coffee, go get your cup of coffee at any other bootlicker cafe 💁‍♀️

BEST coffee shop in Oakland. The cinnamon latte and chia pudding are like a little taste of heaven. I also appreciate the small, artisan vendors showcased in this cafe and the care the baristas always show me when I come in. 10/10

First time here tried the iced latte, it was decent. The staff was friendly, and there's plenty of space inside if you want to get some work done. It's nice supporting a local business

Hasta Muerte is my favorite cafe :) They have a really yummy mazapan latte, fresh vegan conchitas, and also some of the coyotas are also vegan. I really appreciate everything they stand for as well of course, they are an important place for the community to know they are cared about and safe there. I've also attended other events they host like a popup for Palestine and an event for Trans Day of Remembrance. This cafe is awesome and everyone should support them! :)

I loved how they support other small businesses/local artists at their shop. My coworkers and I all ordered an iced mazapán latte. The shop itself was spacious with sitting, cool decor. I wanted to try an empanada but didn't get one. They sounded good!!

We ordered the mushroom empanadas (4.5/5) and a mazapan latte (4.5). Everything was super good! The cafe had a lot of seating with outlets and free wifi.

Awesome unique local coffee shop with a great food menu from light to filling and sweet to savory and a variety of custom drinks. Service is always cheerful and efficient (unless you're a cop, in which case quit your job). A great vibrant DIY art and zine selection adorns the walls. Always a great welcoming community vibe, highly recommended!

Neighborhood place with excellent coffee and food. Mushroom empanadas are delicious, Iced Mazapán latte is my favorite. Beyond the excellent fare, Hasta Muerte are extremely dedication to their community (fundraisers, events, parties, donations, pantries, etc). They are also extremely nice, and the shop vibes are solid gold. Would recommend.

I love the community centered vibes at hasta muerte. Great space and fantastic coffee. I love working from home there when I don't have in person meetings! I highly recommend the Rose latte with oat milk!

This is one of my favorite coffee shops! The food is delicious ans I love all their unique coffee flavors. There is a Photo Booth inside and items for sale and it is always a good atmosphere in there for working or hanging out. The staff are kind and friendly and I appreciate the values they as a business stand by. It feels like a great space to promote community events and bring folks together.

This is one of those be-seen in coffee shops. The decor is strategic and well thought out, and the people who come here are a diverse crowd. It makes you feel welcome, whoever YOU may be, and I loved this place the moment I stepped foot inside. The staff are friendly, youthful, hip and beautiful. I feel like coffee is made best by people who have good energy and it's always a great vibe coming here. I usually opt for the iced mocha, which isn't a sugar bomb like most places. It looks milk forward but you can very much taste the coffee. I also favor the cortado, which comes in a little cup with a beautiful foam on top. Super strong for those rougher mornings. They also serve a great vegan chocolate chip cookie and Tutuli Coyotas with fig, raspberry or guava filling. Think sweet empanadas meets cookie, or homemade pop tart with a thinner crust. Give those a shot too!

Cute little coffee shop with a really flavorful (if a little sweet) marzapan latte! Got a very burnt chicken empanada that still was delicious. Also has a photobooth!

loved! The mazapán iced latte was soooo good + the beef empanadas def recommend. The Cafe felt welcoming and staff was supper sweet. I'll definitely be back for another round of iced mazapán latte .

Love this place! They seriously have the BEST empanada's EVER. The mushroom one is my fav! Love their unsweetened Matcha and their drink menu. Some of their elixirs help in boosting the immune system. Looking forward to trying these next. Yum yum. Highly recommend.

The coffee and food are always great! The customer service is amazing, and the cafe itself is really cute.

A must try place! The empanadas, conchas and drinks are great. Cant wait to stop by again.

If I could give this place 100 stars, I would! It's has all the benefits of an easy to get to location to delish savory and sweet treats, incredible art, great music and all around perfect vibe. The people behind the counter were kind and we could feel all the love and passion for Oakland Hasta Muerte brings to the community. Just passing through but we will def be back!!

The vegan conchitas were adorable, super affordable, and delicious. I also tried the vegan Impossible empanada and FTP tea which were both excellent. Everyone working was really wonderful and knowledgeable on wheat free and dairy free options if that's something that impacts you. There were plenty of tables with lots of natural light to read or study. The ambiance was really cute and I loved supporting them. 10/10!

Went here for the first time today after hearing so many good things about this place, and I'm pleased to say I will probably become a regular now! After dealing with an emotional election last week, it's nice to come to a super welcoming, safe space that not only has great service, but AMAZING drinks and empanadas! I had the Mazapán latte (I love de la Rosa candies) and it was phenomenal. The chicken empanada was great too. Super welcoming energy & also has a great merch/gift shop. 10/10 recommend :)

The best! Please do yourself a favor and make this your regular spot. The most delicious coffee and pastry I've had ever !!!!! Can't wait to give them all my money. I wish I could give them 100 stars.

As someone who just moved to the USA for a few months, food & coffee is absolutely delicious but the displays, like the little museum by the bathroom, is a bit shocking. It will take some time for me to get used to it. But the whole staff is super nice.

First timer here! I'm mad at myself for not remembering the exact name of the milk tea I had this morning but it really was so delicious. It was a mix of early grey tea with oat milk and some kind of sweetener. FTP? Something? Whatever it is, and if you spot that acronym-- GO BUY IT. Such a delightful treat in the morning. Also in general- Hasta Muerte seems like a favorite of the neighborhood and I'm a fan. I hope to come more!

The people, the vibes, the energy, and the Trust your Gut make my week sweeter and better!

Wonderful service and a pretty cool, community cafe vibe. Will be back! I hope they do very well here!

I've been meaning to grab some coffee here. So glad I did because this place is so cute! The match latte is bomb. Good quality matcha. Also had the chicken and ham empanada. All this plus an apple juice for like $20. Reasonable. The vibe is laid back and everyone is genuinely nice. Plenty of comfy spots to chill at and enjoy the food or get some work done. They accept cash and card.

This is an absolutely delicious coffee. The vibe in this spot os on point. I also love their book and activist collections. The postcard below...Im so madly in love!

Today I tried the beef empanada & the FTP iced with whip. It was so good. Very sad because this is right by my house and I've always walked right on past. It's really good. I'll be back soon. Very friendly staff who helped me make my selection.

Hasta Muerte Coffee is off-the-charts delicious. It's been on my list to try for a long time and finally had a chance to stop in. Their Creamy Gold Brew is absolutely amazing! It takes a usual cold brew coffee and kicks it up three notches with its Trust Your Gut Spice Mix (turmeric, it seems like, with other spices) and Café De Olla Syrup. Combined, it really makes that cold brew shine. I also got two empanadas -- one beef, one mushroom. Both were highly flavorful and tasty with a great crust. Inside the cafe was a small gift space and community area. Seems like a really cool and safe space to be in. Overall, this place is absolutely worth making a detour for!

I'm Amazed at the positive reviews for this place. I've given 2 tries and the 2nd was worse than the 1st. As a disabled person I didn't feel welcomed. The coffee I had both times seems old and dull. Rude workers acted like they were better then there customers. Please save your money and hit D & D's

DELICIOUS empanadas and almond milk chai lattes!! The space is welcoming and warm. Lots of natural light and friendly folks.

The place for humans to get coffee. Great coffee, cool atmosphere, amazing staff. Come and support community. See what a world full of love and humans can be like. Real humans welcome, posers tolerated. Try the smoothies and the food. Love the humans that work here. Kindness matters, love one another

Great service and so many vegan options. Had a delicious freshly baked concita, lavender coffee and an overnight oats. My kid had a fresh bagel with, cucumbers tomatoes and onions. Everything was fresh and even the coffee syrups were house-made. The oats tasted like the spices were the same as in Mexican chocolate- so yummy. My other kid is a regular and recommended it, I'll be back!

My son and I love this coffeehouse. They have a great selection of herbal drinks and can be served hot or cold. I've ordered 'Root Yourself' and 'Trust your Gut' and my son has ordered 'FTP', we ordered them hot and they are very delicious. The vegan conchas and cookies are very yummy. Oh! We enjoy their vegan empanadas and they sell out quickly so get there early! The service is always great and we love the ambiance! The style of this place reminds of me of the old school coffeehouses of San Francisco's Mission district of the 70's-90's which I accompanied my bohemian, gypsy, hippie Latina mother religiously! They were always revolutionary, artistic, creative, about community and people! I truly miss these types of rare places in the City and the Bay and hope to see them thrive and flourish once again...soon!

Cute cafe with good specialty drinks, cheap regular coffee, and great snacks. I ordered the Root Yourself and two empanadas (chicken and mushroom). The coffee had good flavor, and the empanadas were filling. Was able to do work here and chill with a good book.

One of my favorite cafes! I found some free parking around the corner of this place where it was more residential. I was pleased to find out that they had more than just some pastries (which they did have) but they had more hearty items to order such as empanadas. I ordered a mocha and their pollo empanada. Both were tasty. Pros: -you can find free parking nearby -community oriented coffee shop -there was an electrical outlet near the wall -lots of great artwork throughout the place as well as a fantastic mural on the outside. -empanadas! -they also carry vegan donuts -lots of natural light Cons: -n/a

I don't know how it's possible to make hot chocolate the wrong way, but they somehow managed because it was the worst hot chocolate I've ever had in my life. (I still don't understand how it's possible for hot chocolate to taste bad??) Also, latte and chicken empanada wasn't good. Additionally, there was a lot a lot of weird propaganda in the shop and as a fellow Chicano do not agree with their extreme views. Would not recommend this place.

I love the atmosphere. It gives empowering energy. They have a plexiglass at the register and a table in front. I bring this up because it was a bit hard to hear the women ringing me up. Matcha latte with vanilla sweetener. I loved my drink so much I had to take small sips. Iced latte. I did feel it needed more sugar. Then again there are days that I want less sugar. The flavor of the coffee was rich. Breakfast bagel: you can go wrong with a bagel. I did think it was pretty well stacked.

Food was good. The girl working the register was definitely nice! But the other girl is a negative asset to this business. There's been a couple reviews already where they've left a bad rating due to the poor quality customer service and that could ultimately lead to this place losing a star. As was the case in our experience. It's not hard to treat customers with respect especially when you get paid to do so!

First time coming here and it was great! Such a beautiful shop. Inside and out. We got an iced latte, a bagel egg sandwich, and an orange juice. Everything was yummy! Shouldve tried the conchas and empanadas! Heard those are good too. The person helping us was really nice. We also got a whole bunch of cool stickers and art you wont find really anywhere else. We love what this place is about. Community. Not many places like it. Thats why we had to support. Are all the super negative, detailed reviews family and friends of Oakland PD? Ha. Hope to come back soon!

This place is soooo good! Can't believe I didn't know it existed until now! The vegan conchitas, vegan empanadas, chia pudding, and café de olla are super yummy! I got the vanilla and chocolate conchitas and I regret not getting more! They were fresh out of the oven and perfect. The vegan empanada was delicious! Even my husband who is not vegan really liked it. I could easily eat about 4, they are so damn good! The crust is crunchy and flaky. The filling is full of flavor and just the perfect amount. My husband devoured the chia pudding and wanted more! It's very creamy and mouthwatering. The café de olla was yummy! I got the large and took it home to add my soy creamer. I grew up on pan dulce but once I went vegan I sadly couldn't have anymore. When I discover vegan Mexican pan dulce or empanadas I get suuuuper happy and when they taste amazing, well that just makes it even better! The staff was nice. I called them ahead to place an order and pay in store. They prefer you order ahead due to covid and when I got there they had my order ready. Now that I've discovered this little gem I plan to go a lot more often! It's gonna be a problem haha

I was here a few weeks ago now, and I finally got around to reviewing the place. I stopped in here on my Cali trip. I stayed at the Highlander Motel about 5 minutes from here. They are the ones that recommended this coffee shop. It is on the corner of Fruitvale and East 27th in an ok neighborhood. Building has a beautiful mural on it! The staff here are also the owners. So I came here round 10 am in the morning. I walked in, it was a little dead inside, but hey it was a Tuesday! Even Starbucks gets slow. Place was decent inside. Walls were white and seemed freshly painted. Tables and chairs were modern ish. My only issue was that the customers before me did a terrible job cleaning up after themselves. Most coffee shops that I go to, you bring your dishes to the counter once you are done, guess you just leave your dishes on the table and the owners clean up after you? There were about 5 customers scattered around the place as I walked in. Most chatting or working on laptops. All enjoying coffee and various pastries. A roach crawled under the sideboard under the counter shortly after I walked in. I live in nyc so roaches (and giant rats) are second nature to me. 1 is ok, anything more than that, I scatter lol! I walked up to the counter, and there were 5 employees / owners behind there. All of them were on their phones... But once I got within 2-3 feet of the counter one of them perked up and said Welcome! How can I help you? I ordered a large iced / cold brew coffee. I saw the plate of donuts and empanadas on display do I figured why not. I got a delicious looking chocolate donut and one of the beef empanadas. My total was just under $15. Seems a bit steep.... I took my stuff to go. As I was waiting for my coffee, I took a look around the place. Thankfully, no more roaches! Place still needed a little TLC. Big plus, there is a kids center! A little play place where kids can play with puzzles, or read a book or just keep themselves entertained instead of on phones. It looked like a kids center! it needed to be tidied also... There was some very nice art on the wall, and some very not nice art on the wall. I love the first amendment, and fully support anyone who uses it, but I don't like when its used to spread hate... There were some nice peace and love art, but also support for some hate organizations. My order was finally ready. 1 person worked on making my coffee and got me the 2 items. As I left, she went right back to her phone. If you guys own the place, im surprised that you don't take the down time to tidy up.... As far as the coffee goes, it was very bitter. Im used to Starbucks and Dunkin and other chain coffee roasters, and none are usually that bitter. It seemed like it was over roasted even for dark roast standards. I usually never put sugar into my coffee ever, but I had to stop by the little coffee fixins table and add more milk, and several equal to be able to drink it. The empanada was $4.50 or so. Now Im from NY where I can get them for $1.50 on almost every street corner. It was dried out... Seasoning was ok, but could have been fresher. Donut looked beautiful! But like the empanada, it was dry. It tasted like it was sitting there for a day or 2. If you use your CC the do not accept Amex or Discover! Only Visa and MasterCard. There is also a $5 minimum to use the CC. No Apple or Google or Samsung pay either. All in all, I wish them the best of luck. They have a lot to learn about customer service. Clean up a bit more, and get better products, and they should be ok. Cleanliness I would give them a 2. Friendliness also a 2. They were friendly when they were helping me, but otherwise, they had their heads in their phones. Coffee 1. I love dark roast coffee, but this was way over roasted. Food 1. Maybe they were just trying to get rid of the prior days stock? Go to Starbucks, itll cost the same but atleast there is a rewards program!

I re-downloaded Yelp just to review this shop. The vegan conchitas and empanadas are awesome and the vibe is immaculate. Will absolutely be back soon!!

Hasta Muerte has been my favorite coffee shop for years! Their empanadas are incredible, their drinks are creative, and their service and ambiance are unmatched!

Dirty mugs, food was stale, restaurant was expensive and unkept. Tables dirty, rude staff.

The building is so charming and with such creative touches that I thought I would give it a try and, unfortunately, Hasta La Muerte was somewhat of a disappointment. I ordered a small coffee and a pan dulce.The coffee I ordered had a gritty texture from grounds,which apparently went into the cup during the brewing process; The pan dulce was crumbly and dry, as if it had been left out overnight. The service was okay, but nothing special. Being the coffee lover I am, I was hoping that I had found a hidden gem in the community, but upon giving it a try, I think I will stick with a more reputable coffee and pastry establishment. Sorry, but I can't see anything positive from my visit, and certainly I will not be patronizing this establishment again.

this place is so amazing!!!! My favorite cafe in oakland!!!!! Yum town center of oakland!!

This is my first time here and I love it. I have an introductory comment based on reading other reviews. I have over a thousand Yelp check-ins (literally) at various Starbucks from here to Bakersfield and feel I'm somewhat of an authority on the Green Mermaid. In response to a previous one-star HMC review here which compared this place unfavorably to Starbucks, let's get one thing right: Starbucks is straight trash. Nutritionally, culturally or any other way you want to parse it. Where I lived previously, it was my best and sometimes only option. Since moving to Oakland, I've been blown away by the great other options, this place being one of them. HMC is "of place." It's not a prefab piece of bullshit designed by people a thousand miles away. That means something to me. It means something to me that it exists. All that said, it's clean, comfortable, friendly and it just feels creative and freeing. The coffee is great and the iced tea was wonderful (I'm a sucker for clear, square cubes. This is exactly the kind of business I want to support. It's awesomeness is a bonus.

Stuck in Oakland doing a rainstorm and stumbled across this place. Wait a minute doesn't muerte mean death? Of course I'm gonna try this place. Turns out the inside is cozy, the coffee was really good and the staff was friendly so there you go.

Hasta Muerte is a true community space. From the food to the art, i'm so glad they exist. The Food: I had the Trust Your Gut latte, which is made up of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, honey and oat milk. It was slightly sweet and so delicious. I also had a cheese and mushroom empanada which they heated up for me along with some tapatio and it was the best empanada I've come across in a while. My partner had an oat milk mocha and a gluten free cookie and shared that both were excellent. The Space: Their walls reflect back the community and there's a section of the shop that contains stickers and prints for sale. I could have spent an hour looking through all of the pieces alone. I ended up walking away with some new art. There's also a book corner which I imagine was hella active pre-pandemic. Grateful that this space exists and hope to continue supporting them when we return to visit family.

Love this place!! My neighborhood no cops coffee shop with yummy snacks and a sweet and powerfully curated gift shop. Their values are transparent. Got good drinks and food and vibes. What more?