Got to be a customer and a barista there...The best experience I've had on the island hands down. Otto is a top notch guy and everyone there is friendly!
Great owners great staff great music great people inside kicking back enjoying the 4th of July
Not only great coffee and service - also very mindful of reducing plastic waste by offering the more expensive paper straws before it is even required in Alameda. Big thanks to The Local for saving used coffee bags for our Canoe Club to supply the Encinal Boat Ramp Beach TLC station with bags folks can use to clean up the beach.
These guys are so great! I love the Local (they've got good coffee, pastries, sammies, beer and more!), they're family-owned (if you know Otto and the rest of his family, they're all gems) and the ambiance here is fantastic. Lots of natural light and spots to sit and do work (including a few tables outside!).
Excellent and friendly service. Tasty food. Look at that smoked salmon bagel and mocha. Come for a visit with friends or for live music and nibbles. So glad they are here!
The Local has really taken over as my go to cafe. The atmosphere is amazing, the prices are wonderful for the serving sizes, and it is just such a cozy place to work or read a book. Oh and definitely try the London Fog tea! If you’re lucky they do little flower or bird drawings with cinnamon :)
Heather Macaulay Kurtenbach
+5
So glad this gem of a coffee shop/hangout re-opened. Great drinks/food, service and atmosphere.
Nice coffee shop, relaxed vibes, good food. Must try Vietnamese coffee
Great place to stop off for a summer beer in Alameda!
Was my first time here and everything my friend told me about Otto was true — he’s a great guy! He complimented me on my CANADA sweater and was super helpful.
I got their Magic Cup of Health and the Lox Plate from their specials menu! I was thoroughly satisfied with the food, drinks, and cozy vibes.
If I lived closer I’d be a local. 😉
The staff was somewhat friendly but the food is good and it’s a relatively large place. Very comfy !!
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