Cole Coffee

Reviews

• Latrina W.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I have come for breakfast early in the morning and have been very impressed each time.
  The wait may seem a bit long for me sometimes but it's just me because I'm always rushing but I can't pass it up the prices are very reasonable you get more than it's worth

• Stephanie S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 25 May 2026

  My friend asked me to walk over to this coffee shop so that she can get coffee. I was hungry and it's hard to find eggs in this area for breakfast so I joined her, curious if they might have breakfast offerings.
  
  I was excited to see that they had eggs on the menu. I was even more excited to see that the eggs were poached ... famously!
  
  After a (not exaggerating) 20 minute wait for my poached eggs, to go, I received them and walked back to my office. my office is only two minutes away. I was super disappointed to open the box to see hard eggs. You do not buy poached eggs do you have the yoke hard inside. Do you?
  
  I am Really sad. Now I still have nowhere to go to get eggs in the morning.

• Nannaphat S.

  star star star star star_border 23 May 2026

  Solid coffee shop. The place itself does not have its own WiFi so they tell you to use the Philz coffee WiFi across the street which I guess doesn't really matter because it works just fine. There are outlets in some spots if you need to charge. The interior is spacey and has lots of natural light. There are two clean restrooms with keys. There are some cute seats by the windows and tables both indoors and out. The whipped cream is homemade and thick so that was good. I got the hot chocolate which was pretty good. Never had their food but they do have sandwiches salads and breakfast toasts. I saw other people get their breakfast toasts which looks good. Service is not the quickest but the quality here is good.

• Megha T.

  star star star star star 12 May 2026

  Skip Philz across the street (unless you're getting a mint mojito...) and go to Cole's! I came here on a recommendation of a Trader Joe's cashier, who told me Cole Coffee was the best coffee he's had in East Bay after seeing my Philz cup and told me to check this place out.
  
  The ambiance here is amazing. The place is a bit small, but it has lots of natural light and seating despite the size. They offer seating both indoors and outdoors - I'd recommend taking your coffee outside and people-watching on College Ave. In the future, I definitely see myself coming here to study and do readings for a few hours, despite the lack of WiFi (I'm guessing some people may connect to Safeway or Philz WiFi?)
  
  My barista was helpful and attentive when I went. I ordered a small iced black coffee and a croissant and was pleasantly surprised that combined they were only $5! My croissant was a bit dry and stiff, so if you order a pastry late in the afternoon like I did, ask for it to be warmed up. The coffee here was truly the star of the show, however - Cole's coffee is incredibly smooth and strong. No overbrewing or overwhelming acidity here that requires putting in a bunch of milk and sugar.

• Shayla B.

  star star star star star_border 7 May 2026

  Sometimes it helps to visit a place a few times before making a final decision about how you feel about it. Cole Coffee is the perfect example of this! It has certainly grown on me over the past few years, and its' recent reopening has prompted me to frequent this location even more.
  
  I always try to preface my coffee shop reviews by stating that I do NOT drink coffee. So, if you're looking for a review on the coffee itself, this review may not be helpful for you. However, I am an avid lover of tea and hot cocoa... and of course good food! I'm happy to report that Cole Coffee has some great non-coffee options on their menu as well!
  
  Let's talk about their delicious breakfast items aka a carboholic's dream! They have lots of delicious baked pastries and lunch sandwiches available. They also have a few salads on the menu if you're into that kind of thing. I've had the pleasure of having their avocado toast and breakfast bruschetta, both of which were extremely delicious! Those who know me probably know of my avocado addition.
  
  Their avocado toast definitely satisfied my avocado cravings! Their toast is thick and crisp and topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, and light seasoning. Their breakfast bruschetta is a real winner as well! It's comprised of bruschetta toast, sliced hardboiled eggs, tomato, arugula, olive oil and spices. It' sounds simple but tastes amazing! I would have never thought to put this combo together but all of the elements pair extremely well together.
  
  Aaaand, now onto the drinks. I've had their hot chai latte, hot cocoa, and fresh squeezed lemonade. I absolutely adored their hot cocoa! It's rich, sweet, creamy, and topped with a heaping amount of whipped cream at your request. The chai latte lacked in flavor and spice and while the lemonade did appear to be fresh squeezed, it was a bit too tart for my taste. I'm willing to come back to give their Chai latte another try since I'm obsessed with Chai's.
  
  I love the urban décor and relaxed feel of their shop. On any given day, you are bound to spot tons of people sitting outside in front of the shop while enjoying their hot beverages. This place always seems to be busy and even more so since the renovations took place. Service is excellent and the staff here has been consistently courteous during every single visit.
  
  There are so many coffee shops located on this block, but Cole Coffee has staked its' claim and it isn't going anywhere. Glad to have them as another great option on College Ave.