Hudson Bay Cafe

Best breakfast burritos I've ever had. I come here only for the burritos. And it comes with a really delicious salsa (it was not as spicy as it usually is today which kinda bummed me out but whatevs).

It gets pretty busy during the weekends so there could be a bit of a wait.

Props the young folks working the front for doing best they can. I can't imagine dealing with so many people all day long! And props to the back of the house making delicious food and sometimes helping run food.

Hudson Bay is a coffee shop with the best breakfast burrito I've ever had, hands down. The amount of ingredients in the burrito is just right and balanced, without being greasy. It also comes with an addicting spicy salsa that I like to dab on top before each bite. The club is amazing also, just like the burrito it's nicely balanced and flavorful, and that comes with a scoop of their potato salad which I can never get enough of. You can tell the food is thoughtfully prepared with love.

I'm always glad to pop in when I'm in the neighborhood.

If we are in town, this is the spot we visit at least once a weekend during morning dog walk. My husband needs his morning coffee and is in love with the green dragon sandwich there. I usually get my usual decaf over ice, whether it's cold or hot outside because I like to crunch the turbinado sugar from the bottom. Bring your own straw!

The line forms out the front door and you can place your order with the cashier. Apple Pay is OK. You can then sit inside or on one of the outdoor tables. During the pandemic everybody was outside and it was a very local scene. Now most people sit inside if it's cold out.

Sometimes we order the food for pick up on the app before we leave home so that it is ready by the time we arrive.

I usually am outside with the dogs, so I'm not sure if they are letting people into their restroom again. They were not during the pandemic.

There is a sign on the door, saying service animals only but I have often seen people walk in with their dogs to order. I guess it just depends on who is behind the counter and how much they want to regulate. Other people tie their dogs up outside while they go inside. There is no dog water bowl here but I also I've never asked.

It's an easy walk from Rockridge BART or there is plenty of metered street parking that starts after 9 AM in the mornings or free residential parking.

This spot had cozy vibes! My cortado was rich and creamy, and very smooth and not too acidic. I also enjoyed a satisfying, flavorful tomato basil soup and caprese sandwich, in which the mozzarella was very fresh. My only qualm is that the food took a while to prep, especially since they originally got my order wrong and brought me the wrong sandwich, but they did rectify it (just after a long wait).

Adding this place to one of the coffee shops I visit frequently, it has a prominent presence on college avenue dominating the corner it is located on. It has a reasonable amount of seating inside and a good internet connection when you want to set up for work. There's also lots of seating outside, some in less noisy parts if you need a bit of quiet.

They have a full range of coffees and pastries, as well as sandwiches and other food types. There is also a selection of wines if that's what you're in the mood for. The decor and layout is pleasant and makes for an interesting place to hang out.

I was working here on this day while it was raining outside, it was beautiful looking out the bay window on the corner to the wet and rainy streets. And when I needed to work outside later, to join a meeting where I didn't want the noise, the canopy gave plenty of protection from the rain.

The baristas were very friendly and accommodating, making me a nice latte with latte art for this review.

Looking for good lunch faire, some good coffee, or just a snack at a reasonable price? This is the place. Small interior with a handful of tables outside. We pick a couple sandwiches and sat outside. It was nice to have a tasty basic lunch without breaking your wallet. Friendly staff, and the patrons all seem to know each other, or at least wanted to...

After living in the area for a while, I stopped in here with my husband for a quick and easy breakfast and we were happy with the service and food.

We both ordered iced lattes, which came out first and were really good. For our food we ordered a breakfast burrito and a breakfast bagel sandwich. Both were really good, hot and fresh but simple as well. I really liked the salsa that came with the breakfast burrito.

I would definitely come back here for a quick but easy breakfast or lunch!

This is a nice neighbourhood spot to grab an inexpensive bite, sit inside or outside and watch the world go by. We sat outside and debated what we wanted to eat. At the counter, I ordered a Reuben sandwich that we could share, and two cups of hot tea. Our order taker was friendly and pleasant, as was the person who brought out our sandwich. The bread was nicely toasted and had a generous portion of pastrami, very much in balance with the bread.

The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. I would definitely come here to meet up with a friend for coffee, tea or a bite to eat and catch up on life.

Resting on their laurels. The coffee was barely drinkable. Great location & environment, but obviously the owners are not putting into the business but rather milking it as a money cow.

This past Spring, I was visiting Oakland for the first time ever. My partner and I were on a 1 hr.+ waitlist for breakfast at a restaurant across the ways and came here to grab a coffee for the wait.

I'm so glad we walked into this little gem of a coffee shop!
I got a delicious vanilla latte with oatmilk and we opted to order their breakfast burritos over waiting for a spot at the other place. Oh man, that breakfast burrito and salsa were made with LOVE. Haha, so damn good!

We grabbed the front window table and we got to see people waking their doggies in the rain, it was a memorable morning for sure. Thank you!