Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
| Address: | 1910 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA |
| Phone: | +1 510-523-2583 |
| Site: | bluedotcafeandcoffeebar.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 7:30AM–4PM 7:30AM–4PM 7:30AM–4PM 7:30AM–4PM 7:30AM–4PM 8AM–2PM 8AM–2PM |
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Andrew Bridewell
IMPORTANT: MUST READ IF YOU HAVE KIDS!! My 5.5 year old son was standing by the drink cooler in the front of the restaurant where you order food. He was calmly looking at what drink he wanted to get. One of the cooks who serves food walked out from the kitchen to where my son was standing and grabbed the back of his shirt by the collar and pulled it back. I saw this out of the corner of my eye and then he gave my son an intimidating look. This is not ok. I realized after seeing this cook that hes the same person who two weeks prior, I heard him tell a one year old who was clumsily walking around the restaurant and I guess he felt this baby was in his way, "get back to your table baby." I called the restaurant afterwards and spoke with the manager. She was very understanding, said she would speak with him, document it, and that she had never had a problem with him doing something like this before. FYI - the man was caucasian, he has long brown hair that was pulled back into a low pony tail, he has a beard and mustache, tattoos on his arms, and was wearing a black beanie hat.
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A Private User
Theyve only been open a couple of days, but Blue Dot is great. Ive had two mochas from them, while VPNing in to my work via their wifi (I work from "home" full time, and thus spend a lot of time in cafes, working), and that is generally my measure of a cafe- How good their mochas are as well as how fast their service is. The service was quick, but of course no one knows about this place yet. I am sure when word gets out this place will be a madhouse. Blue Dot is sure to be a hit when people find out out about it. The menu looks great, although I have only had their banana bread. They even have a couple of kids chairs by the window. My only criticisms would be that the wall colour is a little "cool". It could use a wall of dark orange to warm the place up, and some better light fixtures than the florescents, as well as some more comfy chairs in the corners, but holy cow are those nitpicks. Good space, friendly staff, great coffee, and of course the jury is out about the food because I havent eaten it, although the "pesto sandwich" looks like a winner...
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A Private User
I am a current student who loves to study at coffee houses and Blue Dot is a great place to study. Nice atmosphere and the employees are very welcoming to students spending hours there with their noses in books. The coffee is nothing spectacular in my opinion (its still good though... but tasted a bit burnt), but the charm and atmosphere of the place more then makes up for it. It would be nice if they had longer hours on the weekends (especially Sundays). I have only had the egg sandwich there, but it was pretty good and came quick. :) All in all a wonderful place to study and hang out with friends!
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A Private User
Terrible food. Poor service. I love the location of this cafe, but stay away from the food. Ive had breakfast and lunch there. It is very bland, poorly cooked, just actually quite terrible. Oddly the kids breakfast comes with a poached egg. When I asked to get scrambled eggs instead (how may toddlers like poached eggs?) I was harangued by the cook. Sorry, I gave it a chance but thumbs down.
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Charles Chernack
Good food and Coffee. This is a really informal place and sort of a hang out and I will come back again for the food but it can be very noisy or very quiet: I suggest you bring earplugs. Free wifi works but its a bit slow. Its a really nice local place with different food then you might get elsewhere. I believe they have free coffee refills.
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A Private User
Food is very good, my recommendations or there Bacon sooo good, spinach n egg whites very healthy. Choice, if want greasy spoon, this may not be the place for u, great pastry! !!wi fi, great lap top, coffee, breakfast place,
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Margaret Lee
Breakfast options favor sweet than savory -- waffles, baked goods vs eggs which are available only poached or part of a breakfast sandwich. Local artwork adorns the walls, free wifi, community atmosphere that is family friendly.
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A Private User
Not that great. Crowded with losd kids, slow service. Advoid it. Food better acrosd the street. This cafe is going down hill now. They dont care much it seems even our friends have stopped going there due to waste of time.
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John-Michael Kyono
Meh. Inconsistent. Wife was pregnant and craving their oatmeal which can be good or horrible. Got home, no fixins and it was cold. Bummed pregnant wife. Emailed them about the inconsistency, no reply. Go for coffee.
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Fabrice Caporal
Very nice breakfast place. Unfortunately a bit victim of its success, staff are getting stress and tend to be over crowded on weekend brunch. A year ago I would have given 4 stars.
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Pastaveia Monique
Great food and even better portions! It has an awesome mom and pop vibe. I love coming here for brunch with friends who dont know the Alameda area. Always a crowd pleaser.
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Kevin Rockwell
My favorite local place to hang out and catch a meal, meet up for coffee, or just read the paper while relaxing. Good folks, good food, good location. Nuff said.
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Ben Messina
I remember years ago, I asked if they made their corned beef hash from scratch. They didnt. Now they do. And there was much rejoicing.
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john tang
I love this place, we have been coming here for months .the food is good , people friendly, you can also try different drink...
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Mike Almason
My new favorite coffee shop in Alameda! Staff is super friendly, the pastries are delicious! Drinks are great and made fast.
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Katrina Jugarap
Cute alameda cafe. Simple breakfast foods, like sausages and toast and eggs. Simple iced coffees. Simply sweet :).
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John Heylin
Nice spot. Lots of space, very bright, lots of great food options, coffee and wifi. Will for sure go back.
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Abigail Van Ommeren
This is one of my favorite spots in Alameda. The coffee is top notch as well as their fresh bakery goods.
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Amanda G.
A nice local eatery with great sandwiches. When they are busy, the counter can be impatient and it shows.
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Paola Hurtado
Gets crowded easily, but such great breakfast food. Toast and poached eggs... simple and delicious.
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Jeff C.
Great local spot. Nothing fancy, but good food and good place to grab a quick bite.
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Jesse Elston
Great food, visiting family on Alameda and the breakfast did not disappoint!
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Travis Heppe
Great place to hang out. Wifi can be unreliable, but is fast when it works.
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Ian Epperson
Gourmet food at a nice sit-down cafe! Havent had a bad plate from the menu!
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Jeremy Gunderman
Great local spot for breakfast and lunch. Full service coffee bar as well.
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Aaron Spitz
Good coffee and food, although a bit crowded and busy to telecommute work.
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Sven Pedersen
Good simple food, great coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. Also passable wifi.
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Patrick Mcetchin
Has the feel of a New England type of place very comfortable thank you
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John Knox White
Full of life, so many people of all ages, good coffee and great spirit
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The Rev. Thomas C. Jackson
Goid coffee, creative cooking and a great place to meet and talk
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Angela Kae
The Cubano sandwich: omg!! Great salads. Coffee is delish!
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Luke Johnson
Great but busy breakfast place. Great meals and coffee.
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Alex K.
Great cafe with amazing food and good wifi (2-3 MBit)
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Michal Drewniak
Eggs Benedict were very good. Coffee was just okay.
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Linda Cull
Super Scones & service. Love the Strata breakfast!
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Elizabeth Brandon
Great coffee and food. Super friendly staff.
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Pamela Kruse-Buckingham
Their Bhan Cubana sandwich is to die for!
