Xochi the Dog, Cafe 1038 East 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94606

"Good coffee and their food selection is beyond the same old muffins and cookies. The back patio is adorable with shady and sunny spots. The outdoor seating is perfect to grab a drink with your dog in toe. Staff is really friendly with great service!"

"So lucky to have this place in the neighborhood. Delicious coffee and snacks with a really cute outdoor garden and friendly staff and customers. A true community meeting place."

"Neat neighborhood coffee shop to hang out at. Simple food and drinks menu with wide appeal, featuring the standard fare of the modern east bay coffee shop. The only things missing are a panini press and bagels. Though I can think of many coffee shops with near identical menus, Xochi does serve a unique setting and environment. Nice backyard/patio and interesting artworks hung up and around. Sweet and bright latte attributed to their medium roast espresso and proper heating of milk. The barista in me says air should have been added more slowly and constantly, rather than through long rises and falls/slow pulsing, as I can discern large bubbles. Your hot drink will let you sit outdoors for the upcoming cold weather. The drinks are also cheaper than at most other shops"

"This is one of my favorite cafes in Oakland. Their espresso drinks are solid, they have a great food menu with pastries from starter bakery and a small selection of sandwiches, and a beautiful back patio for enjoying drinks with friends or while teleworking. But what makes this place special is the community they create - they are always rotating local artists on the walls, and they host events every few months to feature pop up businesses or to fundraise for a good cause. I’ve even donated blood a few times. And of course - the cutest dogs!! They sell beans from Grand Coffee roasters based in SF. No pourovers and their batch brew tends to be a bit darker, but their cold brew is really good. They always have a few vegan savory options."