I was looking for a good bagel shop and this place, nestled away, caught my eye while I was on a walk. From the moment i stepped in the door, about 4 months ago, until today I have been met with unmatched service and deliciously consistent food. K2 and James are wonderful, full of life, human-beings and were eager to allow me to have a small family get together here with my family for my birthday. I hope you can also enjoy Merritt station cafe just as much as i have!

This is my go-to cafe in Oakland. I am very particular about my coffee, and I go here most every day with my dog, Finn. Best coffee around (and I have tried most of the other coffee purveyors in the area) and a great food selection! Like the previous owners, the new ones are very service oriented and super friendly. They greet me and Finn by name, always with a genuine smile, and are quick to accommodate all their customers. My cappuccino comes consistently just the way I like it. I always feel welcome and valued. I highly recommend. Tom H.

One of the best places for coffee/breakfast/sandwiches/smoothies. The staff are awesome and so are their services. Highly recommended.

I come to the Merritt Station cafe because of its quiet Ambiance, Great Service and courteous owners. A nice place to chat with friends, diverse cultures, gentle atmosphere and free WiFi. I recommend it highly.

The friendly sfaff greets it's regulars and often remembers their orders. People hang out here to use the free Wi-Fi and enjoy the wonderful coffees, teas, and smoothies as well as the wonderful made-to-order sandwiches. Good food, excellent staff, great location. You can also eat outside and look across to the park, library, and lake.

TL;DR: Wi-Fi, outlets, seating. Easygoing atmosphere and yummy drinks. Open early and closes later than most cafes. AMBIANCE Merritt Station Cafe is in a beautiful little spot near the lake. There are couches in a little alcove in the back perfect for a group chat or hangout and thick wood tables at the front perfect for working. There is Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, and it was relatively easy to get seating when I popped in around noon. Despite being near the street, it was relatively quiet. Additionally, they weren't playing music so I do recommend bringing a pair of headphones if you prefer to work in a noisier environment. SERVICE The service here is really friendly and kind. I ordered a chai latte and went to sit down and the server brought me my order even though I was willing to pick it up and they had to walk around a long bar to bring it to me. A few regulars filtered in and the baristas knew their orders even before they ordered which I found charming. FOOD The chai latte was delicious, I wish I'd ordered a larger size. The sandwich was also pretty good and I love that it came with a pepper and pickles on the side. All of it was very reasonably priced.

When I tasted my caramel soy latte, I felt like singing that song about the best soy latte I ever had , because it was. Servers were friendly and pastry was decent, but the latte sealed the deal! It was so good I forgot to take a picture . I'll be back, so nxt time I'll try to remember to take a photo to share. Good job, Merritt Station Cafe!!

Located near Lake Merritt on Grand Avenue. Enjoyed a freshly made breakfast bagel sandwich with an extra foamy and subtly sweet chai latte by the lake. The interior is a bit lacking of decor but spacious and tables are socially distanced. Service was friendly and helpful. Great place to stop by for a quick grab and go breakfast and enjoy a walk at Lake Merritt.