The best cafes in Alameda

“Part cafe, part spiritual center, The Good Table Cafe hosts community events and conversations that help you slow down and plug back into what matters. If your week’s been loud, make this your pause button and see what they’re up to this week.”

From the East Bay North newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Treat yourself this week to SweetU Cafe & Catering, where satisfying bibimbap, japchae, and crispy chicken katsu meet milk teas, matcha lattes, and airy cakes like black sesame or salted caramel mocha. Easy, cozy, and tasty enough to fix whatever the workweek threw at you.”

From the Fremont newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Coffee Bodega Farm-to-Table offers specialty coffees grown, roasted and packed by small farmer cooperatives in Costa Rica, giving you true known origin, exceptional aromas and a socially responsible cup that actually tastes like the mountains.”

From the Alameda newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Warm, wood-hued coffee shop serving European & Japanese-style cakes & pastries plus smoothies.”

“Hip spot serving specialty coffee, teas, espresso drinks and pastries near SJSU.”

“Relaxed cafe offering espresso drinks, wine, tea, beer and more amid artwork, gifts, records and pastries.”

“Celebrated shop for handcrafted French chocolate in unique flavors & liqueur-infused varieties.”

“Teas galore plus sustainable veg-driven fare featured in a charming space with a patio garden.”

“Cafe eats from locally sourced ingredients in an industrial-modern space with outdoor seating.”