Oaklandish Coffee Collective

My iced coffee was delicious. The sandwich was hot and fresh. The two folks working were quick and kind. The music was fun and the seating on the side was quiet and private. An actually great airport food experience. It is airport pricing. $28 for a fancy drink and sandwich (and $3 tip) isn’t unheard of anyway.

I have to say I was so happy to see this place! I have not been flying out of Oakland airport lately because they just don’t offer the flight times I need for Hawaii anymore. So I was hoping for a good spot for a good coffee and an egg breakfast sandwich. These guys delivered ! When the online touch screen didn’t work a very nice lady quickly pivoted and took my order:). Everything came out in a timely manner. I love being able to support my local Oakland businesses! I will be back!

Thank you all once again for getting me to over 10 million views. I write reviews for businesses that are either awesome or terrible. The ones that are pretty basic, I tend to forget to write about 😆 If you'd like to keep up and see more of my reviews and pics, like and follow. Here's your review: So first, this is a business collective. I remember being a part of the brainstorming meetings, attending the grand openings, and all the challenges this collective has faced and to see it still growing and standing and supporting local creators is inspiring 👏. I loved hearing Bay Area music when I walked in. They are embodying the spirit of our community as a collective. I am so proud to have bought my Chai latte with almond milk and a Farm Egg breakfast sandwich. They were very careful about my food allergies (pork) and spent time talking about the journey and history. I inhaled them before I remembered to take pics of the food 😆 but you can see what I ordered in the pics I did include. This was a proud moment, and for anyone writing a bad review, you just don't understand the culture of Oakland and what this collective stands for. The struggle we faced keeping it all together over the many years supporting local artists, creators, and curating authentic Oaklandish vibes that keep disadvantaged people pushing forward with pride. Anyone complaining about rude service, you we're probably being rude and late for your flight. Had you planned ahead like I did, you could have taken your time and enjoyed the experience. A good morning and a smile and gratitude get you much more than rushing and being rude yourself. Although I am a little biased because of knowing and experiencing the history behind this collective, if they had bad service, I would have told you. The service was the vibes, the music had me dancing at 8am, and it's 100% Oakland. I had to buy that water bottle to take home. And I'm grabbing clothes from the website when I get where I'm going. It was refreshing to come home for a visit after all these years and see this. Hats off to Southwest Airlines as well for having so many local businesses in the terminal. Let's continue to uplift local creators and businesses with pride. OAKTOWN!!!!! We so #Oaklandish

This is right after exiting security and the first coffee opportunity. I appreciate that they have multiple self-order kiosks, it made the ordering process really speedy. I also really enjoyed their strawberry mocha, which was apparently created by one of their baristas. I would drink it every day if I could!

Umm,. YES! Love seeing this Oakland flavor here - esp. at the OAK airport! Way to represent. The music selection is definitely of one my fav's + very Oakland, similar to the old Bronx/Brooklyn vibe (my old hood). Passed by so didn't get a chance to truly experience it but the vibe was on pointe!

I enjoy going anytime. I fly out of the Oakland airport. Unfortunately the cashier is hit or miss, but other than that the coffee is great. The pastries were nice. I have never really had any of the real food but you know hey

I fly in and out of OAK monthly. I always look forward to grabbing a fresh orange juice and a something to eat from Oaklandish Coffee Collective. I have also bought one of their very cool tee shirts. The staff has always been busy, competent and friendly. I like supporting this local employee owned business.

I’m not quite sure what happened with this drink on this particular day. I ordered iced-mocha and asked how much chocolate syrup are usually in this 12oz size and was told 3 pumps. I requested for 1 pump only and my order came out tasting like candy in a cup. I went and reconfirm with the barista and was told it’s only 1 pump of syrup. I’m a bit disappointed since it doesn’t taste like there was any coffee in it… for 7$ worth of coffee I surely had high expectation. Now I’m a bit afraid to try anything else. I hope other people had better luck than me…. The selection of pasties are good, also I love the designs of T-shirts.

I'm currently in Terminal 2, and noticed that basically every restaurant in OAK has terrible reviews. I said, what about that really good coffee shop? Wow, bad reviews! This coffee shop is actually the gold standard of airport coffee. Its really good, and they are pretty fast! I go almost every time I fly out of this terminal.

I haven't had a lot of luck with food in airports. Having said that, this is a good cafe. My espresso was good. It's a dark roast. Yay. I'm pretty picky about my espresso so it's tough to be rated as great. The avocado toast was surprisingly good. The avocado was fresh and perfectly ripe. I would get it again.

Coffee and snacks in OAK terminal 1 next to the walkway which leads to terminal 2. We stopped by today for drinks on the way to our gate. We were able to order our drinks using the touch screen. The drinks were good, but they took a long time to make them. This wasn't a problem for us today as we had plenty of time before our flight boarded. Happy to return to support a local business versus a national coffee chain.

I love stopping here to grab a latte, it's really easy to order at the kiosk or on your phone using the QR code at each table. Our drinks come out quickly and staff are super friendly!

Waking up early and arriving at the airport at 6am for a 7:30 flight, I needed my morning cup of coffee to get my day going. After settling at our Gate 21, I set out for coffee and after passing one gate, I came upon this coffee shop with the Oakland oak tree logo. It looked busy, so I decided to give it a try. This was the Coffee Collective of the local Oaklandish brand. They offer coffee, teas, canned beverages, pastries, breakfast toasts/sandwiches and salads. They utilize local food supplier, like Starter for the breads and pastries. For their coffees, they use Nebula and the dark coffee, was their Mothers Tongue, which I tried at the Yelp's Paints it Red event and I love it for its bold dark roast. The line was only two deep and I got a large cup of the Nebula Tongue and I was happy. Found out that Oaklandish's coffee offerings features a rotating list of local coffee roasters. That's cool that local roasters are featured and get showcased by Oaklandish. If you're in Terminal One, give Outlandish a try.

I think we can agree that airport prices are high. OCC's prices are lower than a lot of airport prices. We found their coffee delicious. My Avocado Toast was tasty, and my partner licked his breakfast sandwich. The music is contemporary Oakland Hip Hop. The line can be long, but you can order via QR Code, which puts your order in sooner than if you stand in line. There aren't enough tables because they are so popular. I love that they support local businesses. We will go here again.

Staff: They were friendly as expected. Quality/Quantity: I got a danish which was a good size, tasty, and fresh. The coffee was good. Value: Fair considering at an airport. Overall: I'd stop again the next I pass through this airport.

Oaklandish is a hip (hop) coffeeshop right in front of gate 4. The first thing you notice is a cool street art type mural fronting the shop, stating Oakland is Proud. I had wanted to try something local, as chains can be had everywhere else. There is a QR code you can scan and order/pay, in which you just bypass the line and wait for your number to be called. As this was my first time here, I opted to wait in line so I could see things a little closer, and ask the person working what they liked. They have a wide variety of coffees and teas, the coffee came from what appears to be rotating local purveyors. I ordered a latte which was delicious. I was down for just about anything on the menu (think bagels, breakfast sandwiches, toast), and the employee said her favorite thing was the avocado toast. Normally, I don't get too excited about avocado toast, but I took her word for it, and it did not only not disappoint- but it was amazing. The avocado was fresh, sliced not spread, and was dressed with everything but the bagel (like Trader Joe's) sprinkle, lemon oil and micro-greens. I'm still surprised at how good it was. Eating in was fun, as the hip-hop music they played was really good, as was the people watching (always interesting at airports). Price wise, I read in other reviews the prices were high. As this is the airport, it's higher than it would be in town, but it doesn't bother me. You pay more for everything at the airport. The main thing is the cost performance- which to me was well worth paying for. Good ambience, good quality and testing food, good music- I will 100%. be back again if and when I pass through OAK.

Stopped by for coffee. The vibe here is nice. The music the atmosphere etc. The food smells so good. It seem to be only one worker so I used the self serve kiosk. It was so easy to navigate. I chose the iced strawberry mocha. I was expecting it to have a strawberry taste but it was just syrup. I was thinking it would be a powder or something either way it had no taste. The drink was made pretty quickly. Overall it was still good. I'd check then out again.

Great corner area cafe. Love my "Avocado plus microgreens plus everything seasoning" sandwich and my iced green tea. The sandwich was perfect! The price is reasonable! Even with customers, ordering and serving was in a timely manner. The seating was comfortable. I think this is my new favorite place at Terminal 2. They have espresso and iced coffees, teas, all day dining and meals. Gotta' love this chill cafe!

I had a breakfast sandwich that was pretty good. They have a decent variety of pastries. The coffee IMO was not that great. Tasted very plain and simple , nothing really special or anything that stood out that would make me want to go back. You are better off with sticking with Peet's or a different hole in the wall. Service also wasn't the greatest but could appreciate the fact that they sold their merch there

I found myself at OAK*T1 on an unholy early morning hour to catch an early morning flight. With a little over one hour to kill before boarding, I thought I'd get grub. Peet's was the other alternative, but I wanted to support something more local-ish. And that's how I ended up here. The deal of the week (salmon+dill cream cheese toast and 12oz coffee) seemed like a great choice, so I got in line to get just that. I asked if I can sub the coffee for an iced matcha latte. "No, no substitutions." I'm not a coffee fiend, so this deal was immediately kaput. I figure I'd just settle for a drink, so I asked for a 16oz iced matcha latte. "It's morning, coffee only." (Did she really JUST say that to me?) Like it wasn't bad enough she said it: what made it worse was the manner of how she said it. I get that it's early, fine, but no need to throw attitude so quickly within the first hour of opening. So, I replied with, "Well, my stomach has no idea what time it is, so can I please have the iced matcha latte?" "No, we have hot only." So I pointed out that their menu shows "Espresso and Cold Brew." "Sorry, our blender is broken." She could have just said that to begin with. I was irked, but thanked her and walked away empty handed. Not a good way to start the day. I usually fly SW to and from OAK and most their flights take off/land on T2 (this is one of those rare times they're at T1) so I don't anticipate finding myself in this area anytime soon. But if I did, I may just find myself skipping this place for... well... anything else, really. First impressions are important. This place failed at it. Sadly, another to add on the one and done list.

Heading off to Las Vegas and of course I was starving. I come upon Oaklandish Coffee Collective ( unfortunately I had already gotten coffee). I ordered the Toast w/ Smoked Salmon. Oh my.... It was perfect. Cream cheese, salmon & capers. I ate every last drop. It will be my go to place every time.

Very cute! I like this coffee spot best out of the options at OAK. Egg & cheddar sandwich with your choice of bacon or chicken sausage was just under $12 and was good and HOT. Seriously, hot through the last couple bites and steaming every time I got a new piece. The egg patty was slightly overcooked (full brown crispy layer on one side), the lemon aioli was not overpowering and had a nice flavor. Funny enough, the vegetarian sandwich option with avocado and tomato is more expensive ($13.75 I think). I did want an avocado slice but not for almost 2 dollars. Very cute collective and I really love their shirts. Maybe next time I fly through here I grab one... The staff is good and friendly. Located next to gate 3&4, right after a security checkpoint. Will be back!

Line moved quickly, staff were friendly, and the coffee was good and ready in short order. They have a couple nice seating areas.

Expensive and poor service. Drinks took very long to make despite very little customers. Witnessed a customer spill a drink and the staff just side-eyed the 2 struggling to clean it up with the small free napkins before revealing they had a mop behind the counter the entire time.

We got the value meal for $10, which consisted of a almond butter and banana toast and a cup of coffee or tea. There's a milk/sugar counter for you to add to your drink. The almond butter and toast was a bit dry but drink some coffee with it. You can split the toast with someone if you want! It's a nice size to split. We got a croissant which was about $5 and they heated it for us. It's a pretty big croissant so you can probably split it if you want.

When I first arrived at the airport, this place had a very long time but after all of the early morning travelers left, there was no waiting. Scanning the menu, I decided on the farm egg and cheese sandwich with chicken apple sausage. It is served in a sourdough bun. When I picked it up, I first noticed how hot it was , which is fantastic, and then the weight of it. Upon settling back at the gate, I unwrapped the sandwich and took a bite. Next time I will order bacon because I couldn't break through the casing. The sausage is chicken apple from Aidells which is very tasty when combined with the cheddar and scrambled egg. For 11 is bucks at the airport, the sandwich is filling and a nice start to the day. Please support this local business. They also sell Oaklandish merchandise that is a cool souvenir to take home. The menu offers plenty of coffee beverages and the display case has lots of breakfast pastry options that are not high priced either. Enjoy and safe travels!

Decent lattes at airport prices...can't really expect much else. I ordered a vanilla latte (with sugar free syrup) and it was a bit too sweet. I will say the staff working here are very nice though. I came here for coffee before a 7am flight, was barely functioning and they were very patient with me.

Well, its a coffee shop in the airport. What more can I say? Well, I can say this: 1- all breads and pastries come from Firebrand Artisan Breads (Bakery in Downtown Oakland) 2- large variety of coffee 3- seating area available 4- retail items for sales; t shirts, coffee mugs, etc. The service is that of a coffee shop. Stand in line, place your order, pay for your order and wait for your name to be called. BUT to get Firebrand breads in the airport? I'm sold (fun fact- I had a loaf of sour dough bread I purchased from the bakery in downtown Oakland to take home... Had I known I could get it at the airport I would not have gone the distance)

In the afternoon of Monday, September 30th, I went to Oaklandish Cafe twice. Both times I went, the girl making the sandwiches, etc, was very rude to me and other customers as well. I was very polite to her and there was no need for her to be rude to me. Next time I fly out of Oakland I will skip Oaklandish Cafe, and I will also tell my friends who fly out of Oakland not to go there either.

First of all, who is in charge of this place's playlist? Give them a raise! I'm 100% not a morning person and found myself here at 0500 needing coffee before my flight. There was a pretty long line but that didn't bother me too much, especially since the music was so good! The general vibe of the place was very Oakland. The pastry case was stocked with quality coffee shop treats made by Firebrand. I was confident the coffee would be great and that was very much the case here. Airport coffee is usually either par or very disappointing. Rest assured it will always overpriced. The prices here were reasonable, the coffee brewed right, and the pastries non-standard and unique. Not to mention, the service was super friendly. I picked up a pretzel for breakfast (can that be a thing?) I know that sounds ordinary but this was completely studded with pumpkin seeds which added a fun dimension of texture. The pretzel had a nice thin layer of crunch on the outside. The inside was soft and fluffy, all accompanied by the crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds. I ate it as is and it was so good! I absolutely love how you can see the co-opping here, something that Oakland businesses are really great at. I'll be looking forward to stopping here again the next time I find myself flying out of OAK.

Eating in the airport can be a combination of Survivor & Naked and Afraid. The choices are usually fast food with ridiculously bad service or pretending locations that look good but are subpar. In Oakland International Airport, your choices are severely limited and for a city that has more plant-based companies headquartered, it's super surprising that the plant-based options are extinct in this airport. We frantically found Oaklandish and I was hopeful. The dining room area was small but available and the line was not super long but it's the same choice as Foley just down the walkway. Pretty much the same menu items and same drinks. We did find Quinoa wrap with roasted vegetables but trying to read the ingredient deck needed a microscope on loan from Lawrence Labs in Berkeley. There were no stickers on the top to let customers know if it was Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, or Vegan. C'mon Oaklandish. Do better. There are millions of people who have allergies and there are another million or so that do not consume dairy or animal products for choice. I know that your Ham and Gruyere sandwich has pork and cheese so it doesn't need a sticker but the Quinoa Wrap with roasted veggies is and was not clear. Slap a sticker on it, you may just sell more. The service is nonexistent and was not friendly. I wanted to try the coffee and pick up a shirt but I was already hangry and not in the mood. Shoutout to Impossible Foods, Prime Roots, Hodo, The Butcher's Son, and Tattooed Chef Yo, you guys need some representation in the Oakland airport.

I like the concept and appreciated the upgrade and refresh in OAK Terminal 1. You'll find the coffee collective featured in the SFGATE article https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/oakland-airport-gets-restaurant-makeover-17327386.php ("Another new coffee option also arrived earlier this year in the form of Oaklandish Coffee Collective, featuring a rotating list of local coffee roasters as well as clothing from the Oaklandish brand"). I ordered a macchiato and took it back to my table at the nearby Rockridge Bar. I wish I could say that the macchiato sang, but it was rather bitter. Sadly, I was disappointed. I added a couple of ice cubes from the cup of ice water at my table and was able to finish the macchiato with the tastes a bit muted.

My go-to coffee out of OAK. Don't bother with the other restaurants/coffee shops, this is your OAK airport coffee spot! They represent all local food/roasters and also have fun local merchandise from Oaklandish clothing; in case you need to pick up a last minute local gift for your travels. Pastries are from firebrand (local bakery) and clare delicious. Make sure you ask for them warmed up! Their cold brews and drip coffees are great options if you're in a hurry and can't wait on an espresso drink.

Coffee and muffin were decent, bagel & cream cheese was good. Ordered on the screen. Quick service.

Great local coffee (Highwire, etc.), yummy food like avocado toast, & lots of seating on two levels! Best airport cafe ! If it wasn't at the airport, I'd go here! Nice atmosphere & nice employees. You can order at kiosks or from an employee.

frazzled & tired while wrangling my toddler between flights, i stopped in for a coffee. Elizabeth was so kind & helpful she actually put me in a better mood. the coffee didn't hurt either. cute spot & great service. thank you Oaklandish!

We tried two breakfast items, ham cheese with apple starter bread and salmon cream cheese starter bread. We also got cinnamon twist and latte. We love the started breads! The service was fast and place was clean and organized despite of the long line.

Matcha latte is insipid and expensive. Paying close to $8.00 for a beverage we expected it to have plenty of matcha. These were pale green and taste of the milk they are made from. No matcha flavor. Won't do this again. It shouldn't be on the menu until you learn how to make a good one.

Near gate 1 They sell merchandise as well as coffee/food They play GREAT music Nice area to chill and wait for your flight

Pretty fresh and yummy for airport food! My chai latte with oat milk tasted nice and spicy. My Egg/cheddar/avocado breakfast sandwich came on soft n fluffy ciabatta! They did not skimp on avocado, so definitely worth a try for avo lovers! Will come back again next time I fly!

The Lox and Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel was delicious at 5:30am! Well worth the $15. And a very friendly and fun staff of women

I wish I could give 0 stars. The two women baristas were chatting and laughing when I kindly asked about an order I was waiting for because the other items already came. They proceeded to laugh in my face as if I was the most ridiculous person they've met today. All for what? Wondering if my coffee came out or not? Turns out it DID come out and someone swiped it. So I deserve to be laughed at and given attitude in order for these low lives to feel better about themselves? I then paid for my own new latte which tastes much too sweet (they made it for me in 30 seconds) OaklandSHI*

Stumbled upon this place on our flight to Hawaii via Hawaiian airlines and celebrating my bachelorette. My sis' and girls are all in healthcare and this vacation was sooooo desperately needed to take a short breather from this omicron. After a long painstaking shift in the hospital the previous night and having to wake up at 5 am in the morning , priorities are to be had. So first things first. COFFEE. Had to get some caffeine in asap. We were in Terminal 1 of Oak and this cool coffee spot is immediately to the left after TSA/Security. This place has cool vibes . Hip hop music such as Got your Money by ODB. Very bayish , super "oaklandish" obvi. Lots of workers! Like four of them . Provides Fast service so you won't be late for your. Coffee shop always overpriced. But still Reasonably priced coffee, even for airport prices. $4-6 bucks. They sell pastries, grab and go stuff also if you want to a snack for the flight. I was almost about to pull the trigger on buying the Bart tree Oaklandish shirt, they go for $32.

I stopped drinking coffee for a while but stopping at coffee shops at an airport is a habit that's hard to break. I opted for hot food instead since this location was next to our terminal. I ordered my wife an avocado toast. I didn't have a bit but it did look very aesthetically pleasing. As for myself I had the farm egg + avocado + cheddar sandwich. I loved how full the sandwich was in general and how cheesy it was with every bite. I could definitely see myself ordering this again. I hope to come back here when I'm drinking coffee again. This place looks awesome and I love the Oakland vibes that this place shares while at the airport.

Omg! I should have stopped here before today!! I love their hot sandwiches. My favorite is the ham and bacon. The bread is so soft! Also I loved the chai tea, my gf got just medium roast w/o anything else. Both were so hot they were burning our fingers before we could take a sip lol ! We loved it. Also the cashier was so sweet and kind. I had to tip her because I wasn't sure what I wanted and I felt so bad, she was like don't worry about it take your time, and if you need any suggestions I'm here! Soo amazing ! Thank you for tasty food and the amazing service. I will be back for sure :)

Best place to chill at the Oakland Airport. Hella Oakland vibes. Excellent playlist of local and classic hip hop. Features food, coffee, and art from local creators! ...no outlets, and sometimes crowded, but still worth it!

Nice and cool coffee serving here. I can feel that they have good coffee from their decoration. They might got many bad reviews from food but I am pretty sure not from coffee. I order iced latte with oat milk and it's a good one.

Service was very underwhelming. But it was early in the airport maybe ppl weren't awake yet. I always want to extend a little grace. It was very busy!!!! $6 bagel before my flight with a 22 minute wait is crazy. But that was my experience.

I've loved this place for years . It's my " go to" spot in the airport until now. Kiosk service is the only method of service . 3 people were standing behind the bar yet unable to take my order . I had to use the kiosk. All of the employees were very friendly , but I won't support a business which eliminates human jobs and interactions. I won't go back .

I'm a huge fan of Oaklandish and have lots of their stuff so I was excited when I saw they had a cafe opening at the airport. Sadly, my first experience makes me not want to try them again. I ordered the avocado toast and while it was pretty small for the price, it was very good. The problem is I almost didn't even get to eat it. After placing my order I stood at the end of the counter to wait. When they brought out the avocado toast I knew it was for me because the cafe was fairly empty and no one but myself and the woman behind me had ordered while I was there and there was no one in line when I got there. So I went to grab the toast and they asked for my number. I said I wasn't given a number and looked at the cashier who just stared at me. I said you never gave me a number. She flat out did not respond, just shrugged and walked away and the other woman refused to give me the food. Luckily, the woman who was in line behind me spoke up and confirmed it was mine. Even after that, they didn't want to give it to me. They only agreed after I asked to speak to a manager. Both people working there were rude and dismissive which is shocking from Oaklandish, a company I had come to trust.

Great place for coffee, pastries and snacks. Love the merch with the Oaklandish logo. I enjoyed my latte and blueberry muffin.

What a cool spot. I may have to come here everytime I fly out of OAK! The husband and I both ordered the $10 value deal: almond butter + banana toast on starter bread and cinnamon honey with 12oz hot coffee (also available with iced tea). It's just too good a deal. And we were happy with both the food and the drink. They were generous with everything on the toast and the coffee was really good! We also enjoyed the seating area.

I had an early flight out of Oakland - so I was planning to go to the Lounge to hang out, but alas the Lounge was not open that early. So I spotted Oaklandish Coffee Collective (it is in a location that used to be occupied by Starbucks. While I love Starbucks, I love supporting local more!) I tried ordering ahead on the app, but it wasn't working. So I stood in line and ordered. The staff was friendly and fun - I asked for no apples on my toast and the person behind the register told the person preparing my sandwich that "no manzana" and they were like "no manzana"? And they continued to joke about it. The matcha latte was prepared great, my only issue is that I wanted it iced and they told me they could not do that. I did not understand why not, but they were busy and I wasn't going to press the issue. Overall, I will go there again, but I want my latte iced!

Best option in terminal 1! Terminal 1 at OAK has hardly any food options; this is your best bet and is excellent! It's located right past security and has plenty of seating. Drinks are excellent. They have some food you can order but also pre-made sandwiches and salads that are perfect for taking on the plane. Would definitely recommend if you need to have a meal in the airport or to take something on your flight!

A satisfying coffee oasis just past terminal security, the space is clean, the brews are fresh, the baked goods pleasant, and the staff are way too motivated and cheerful for the number of flying public with which they've got to deal with daily.

Looking to try a different breakfast item than Farley's in Terminal 2, I thought I'd try a different avocado toast. Nope, it's basically the same toast at Farley's. Nonetheless, it was good and devoured. Be sure to pick up a T-Shirt that my friend designed. It's the outline of Oakland and the different names of the neighborhoods written out. It's pretty cool! Review #19 of 100 in 2023.

Delicious coffee. I went for the medium roast Ohm in a tall café au lait and it was perfect. Go those extra 100 steps to keep your Fitbit happy and away from Peets (YUK) and get to the Oaklandish coffee collective. Staff are hard working super polite and attentive in this noisy environment that is an airport terminal. You can literally buy a t-shirt and wear it too.