Motivāt Coffee Roasters

I tried the winter seasonal Polvoron Cappuccino today. It wasn’t quite my personal preference, as it leaned more toward a milky flavor, though I can see how it could be a good choice for those who enjoy that style of coffee. At $8 per cup, it felt a little pricey for me, and the foam wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but overall it was still a pleasant experience. I’d be happy to come back and try a regular latte next time.

Super fun, creative rotating menu and friendly baristas. Kind of a literal hole in the wall, but there's reasonable outdoor seating. Definitely worth the occasional trip if you're seeking coffee in Oakland!

Been living 7 years in the bay area and I MUST say its the best coffee I have had in all this time while in Oakland. The atmosphere is fantastic and so is the staff!!

The staff here has always been very friendly on my visits. The food and drinks are tasty and there is a wide selection of savory and sweet dishes/snacks. There are lots of teas and many coffee options. It stays busy as people seem to enjoy being here. It’s a cool spot!

We’ve got two pour over - Ethiopia and Rwanda. Both had a slightly acidic taste and delicious! The pastry, cinnamon bun, was so good. Soft and not overly sweet. Very tasty. It felt like European-style bread. Despite only two seats available, we still enjoyed our coffee on site. Staff was very friendly.