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Wescafe
1518 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Miguel and team are *incredible*! This is by far one of my favorite places to eat on the island. The food is great, the drinks are great and the hospitality is fantastic. They’ve even got wi-fi for customers and a gorgeous patio in the back for people looking to work or study. It can get very busy so I’d recommend showing up earlier than you might otherwise to get ahead of the rush as the line is often out the door.

V
Review №2

Great location off the Webster street commercial corridor. Large, clean modern space. Good service. They have good covid precautions in place.I enjoyed their outdoor patio in the back which has one of the old Mission Bell monuments from El Camino real.They had a live guitarist playing music on the weekend.

Ab
Review №3

The staff are all so polite. The food is REALLY good. French fries 100% perfect. Seasoned perfectly, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I recommend you choose the outdoor seating in the back because its the most perfect seating area ever. I sat near the fountain, my shoes got wet but I was too focused on the food. First time we sat w/o talking. Went here a second time and the food just wasnt as good as before. Bacon was dry.

Ta
Review №4

I arrived early since they are the only place open prior to 8am. They needed more time to get the food menus ready which was fine but they seemed flustered with all the customers in line. Great spot though. Stoked on the glass cup for coffee too, yay for reducing waste.

Ri
Review №5

Great service! Absolutely love the white mocha and espresso shake. Food is delicious too (chicken sandwich, burritos, etc.)

Ma
Review №6

I have been here many times. Precovid I went to get fruit salads, bagel sandwiches and fresh carrot juice. I sat here many times studying. Helpful and friendly staff. Neighborhood icon.

N
Review №7

Food was okay, coffee was great and service was excellent! Quiche could have been warmer and all the ingredients should be known to the customer before ordering. Example the vegetables or meat inside the quiche should be clear to the customer.

Jo
Review №8

Huevos Rancheros and a mocha, fast and easyOh, and most importantly, deliciousness!!!

Sa
Review №9

Staff super friendly. Food is good with amazing fresh prepared juices!! Prices are reasonable. Love this place.

Ro
Review №10

My favorite place great great work crew.. Owners are the best..

Le
Review №11

The breakfast burritos are the best on the island. Dont bother with any others on Webster. Wescafe is where its at.

sc
Review №12

Waited 45 mins for pancakes bacon and eggs the only had excuses the register paper was out and no one knew about. Food was good but the service sucks. Scott #4. Changing my review. The owner returned to the table and sincerely wanted to make things right. We had a good conversation and all is well. Thank you to Miguel

Pa
Review №13

I wanted to order everything! The Apple Pie was outstanding, huge slice. Pastrami sandwich also yummy. Wish I would have bought a slice of the carrot bread for the road. And the atmosphere was wonderful: everyone on laptops inside, gorgeous patio in the back.

Rh
Review №14

One of the best places for breakfast or lunch or just a cup of coffee. Everyone is so nice and they always remember my name with a smile. Nice touch !! Love their outdoor dinning in the back, its a little oasis off the street..

Xa
Review №15

Beautiful inside and outside, with a large delicious menu. Had Sunday brunch and was super happy with the food, ambience and service. Their coffee options are huge!

Ji
Review №16

Had a delicious hot chocolate with a ABC omelette. Great friendly service

Sk
Review №17

Literally my favorite place! This was always such a comfortable spot to sit and write, draw, or do homework. And even now during the pandemic, it’s my favorite place to visit! The best coffee, best customer service, and best food! The staff are very friendly!

Bi
Review №18

A HIDDEN GEMOkay, I have to start off by saying: I never thought of Wescafe, when it came to hot delicious breakfast. I ALWAYS thought of continental style breakfast and brunch.Well let me say, they make a delicious hot breakfast. I especially love the hash breakfasts servings. Ask for the menu and see a huge selection of this style. I tried the Gold Coast and my wife had Hipster Hash. So delicious!!!The Hashbrowns, the featured ingredient, are perfect. They are crisp and delicious, and fulfilling! They add special spice and ingredients, without being overbearing, or burning your mouth. The cooked beef of the burger patty, was delcious, not salty, and hot. So good, mixture of eggs and beef together, make a delicious combination!I too side with other reviewers, who say this Cafe deserves 5*, and certainly not 3* or less.RECOMMENDED!!!!!

Je
Review №19

Great people, good food, friendly atmosphere. Its my neighborhood Cheers where everyone knows my name. LOL The place is clean and COVID conscious. Safety and the health of their customers and staff are a top priority. Highly recommended.

Br
Review №20

The food was good, but the staff was great!! Their service was more than expected and made it an immediate restaurant option for my wife and I to come back to!!

Cl
Review №21

Friendly folks, convenient location, and sufficiently varied menu.

Da
Review №22

Good coffee and solid breakfast burritos, with lots of options when it comes to proteins. A general hot spot for activity in the morning.

Sh
Review №23

Absolutely terrific Impossible hash! Highly recommended!

Im
Review №24

Great food and service. Quiet outside rear patio area.

Jo
Review №25

New breakfast menu. I love coming here. Great staff, great coffee and food. Awesome patio for outdoor dining and dog friendly.

Ra
Review №26

Great food, love the room outback. Folks are very nice. Love the sandwiches though I wish there were more options.

Pa
Review №27

Friendly staff, great food and coffee with a relaxed vibe. Had an amazing latte served to me this morning...

Em
Review №28

Really delicious coffee, the portions were really great, tho a little bit expensive! Great staff, great menu, definitely check it out!

Pr
Review №29

The waffles, eggs and bacon were delicious!

No
Review №30

Wonderful staff. Terrific coffee and food. Lovely outdoor courtyard in back. And very respectful and compliant of face coverings and social Distancing. Vists them! Say hello to Jose!

Ma
Review №31

Good food! Not the biggest sandwich though.

Ma
Review №32

Coffee is hot. Bagels are thick and good.

Fe
Review №33

Cozy coffee shop with tasty quiche and spanakopita

Ch
Review №34

Food is always hot. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Its a great place for a day of family time or a great place for a nice peaceful bit alone

Ro
Review №35

The workers here are friendly always willing to help making sure you have what you need. They have 2 restrooms which makes it super convenient when you have little ones. They also have an outdoor eating area makes all the difference in really hot days. Coffee is great and their pressed juice is my favorite. They also have quick bites if you cant stay to dine in.

Mi
Review №36

Great little place with a wide variety of choices!

B
Review №37

Went here for breakfast. Their burrito is great! Good size and tasted great. You can choose what type of protein you want with it. I went with bacon and it was good.

Jo
Review №38

Staff seemed incredibly stressed on the Sunday we visited. Placed an order, order came out wrong, and server became super annoyed and told me that my order was going to take a very long time because they were backed up. But not before trying to get me to just settle for the meal that came incorrect. Unprofessional, and unfortunate experience. Great coffee though.

Ka
Review №39

Environment is comfortable. I ordered a simple breakfast sandwich. It was just basic. Nothing inventive. I was a little irritated that dining in and still had to pay for coffee refill. Id go back if on the block and wanted a chill environment to sit and read.

Ti
Review №40

One of my favorite go tos for weekday lunch and get some work done. Free WiFi. Nice little patio out back. My favorites: quiche/salad, smoothies, eggplant sandwich, coffee and cookies if theyre fresh. Great selection. Nice people.

Ro
Review №41

Might be the best place for breakfast. I have been there a few times and just great stuff. Healthy choices available plus go ol breakfast favorites and very good special coffees. They call themselves a cafe and diner but it is a cut above any diner that I have been. Thx

Al
Review №42

Hate it it gave me food poison

Ci
Review №43

Great food, superior service!

Te
Review №44

Great coffee, great food. Nice outdoor patio in back plus rooftop seating.

Om
Review №45

It doesnt get much better than this place. The food was heavenly, the food presentation it almost makes you feel guilty eating it because you are destroying a presentation masterpiece. The service absolutely awesome, from the gentleman at the register to the people serving your plate. (Nora & Margarita) definitely a minimum of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!! A strong recommendation, a must go to place!

Ka
Review №46

Wescafe is a staple of my life here on Alameda. It is one of my favorite places to work, read, or grab a good meal. Wescafe may look like a standard coffee shop from the outside, but it sports an impressive menu complete with a variety of breakfast foods, salads, and sandwiches.Ive been coming here regularly for several months, and the staff has been nothing but friendly and helpful. Theyve also been accommodating of small changes Ive made to my orders to fit with my diet. The music is great, the atmosphere is soothing, and the greenery-filled back patio is the perfect place to settle down with a cup of coffee and a good book.I cant say enough good things about Wescafe. If youre looking for an amazing local cafe/diner, come check this place out. I think youll like it as much as I do.

Jo
Review №47

Pretty cool place. Good service. Nice outdoor patio. My breakfast sandwich was cooled off when they served it but was still good. Fruit cup excellent!

Do
Review №48

I always want this place to serve food better than it does. Hopefully it will improve some day.

Da
Review №49

Large beautiful cafe inside and out on the back patio. The music is classic and relaxing and the lighting is a nice warm amber glow. There is a simplicity and elegance to the decor. The food came out fast and I will be back to get more and enjoy the bar.

Se
Review №50

The best independent cafe on Webster and in western Alameda. Great pastries and better coffee!

An
Review №51

Amazing culture and atmosphere for anybody. The owners are so great and thoughtful people. The employee are just great to interact with. So stop by when you can.

Al
Review №52

Great food for 2 mornings in a row. Very pleasant staff and welcoming environment.

Ca
Review №53

Food was good. Cashier a bit off with service. Ambiance satisfactory.

To
Review №54

My family and I recently spent a week on Alameda Island with the intent of visiting many small cafes that are scattered around the island. We didnt get far into that plan once we visited Wescafe as it became our home base after the first visit. Wonderful atmosphere (including a beautiful back patio area), tasty food (we only did breakfast but had many different menu items and all were excellent), great coffee, and friendly/quick service. This cafe is now one of the fond memories we have of our vacation in Alameda. I highly recommend!

Dw
Review №55

Great food and service. Friendly staff. Good value for money. I especially like their Mexican mochas. This one of my regular haunts fir a breakfast or lunch bite as well as a caffeine re-charge. When the weather is nice, the back terrace is nice for sitting and reading while enjoying am iced coffee

Ra
Review №56

Very nice set up and quality prepared food🤗

St
Review №57

My weekly hang out. M... Relaxed and economical place to get a coffee, sandwich, and even a good beer. Comfortable and homey. A place where locals hang out.

st
Review №58

Great little place for morning or afternoon eats, or just a house made beverage. Cool little outdoor patio in the back. Not cheap but wont break the bank.

La
Review №59

Everyone is always so friendly and our call ahead ordering is always right and always on time! Even days before catering orders!!

Br
Review №60

Great breakfast & good customer service. I ordered a Salmon Benedict & the order taker got the order wrong & ordered me a regular Benedict. When I told him I’d ordered the salmon Benedict, he said he didn’t charge me the extra $2 for a salmon Benedict. So I was ok with the regular Benedict. But the server brought me out some salmon to go with it! I call that good customer service!

Ke
Review №61

Great spot. Good range on offer. Fast and friendly service.

Ad
Review №62

Delicious and fresh sandwiches at a reasonable cost. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere.

Da
Review №63

I love this place.It has great coffee, an almost complete breakfast menu, and nice staff. When I say almost complete I mean that they have fruit, muffins, crouson, cereal, and breakfast burritos but they dont have eggs with hash browns, omelets, or pan cakes.I particularly like that it is locally owned and operated.The prices are reasonable.There is outdoor seating if you like, and plenty of indoor seating.

Al
Review №64

I came in ordered what I thought was a freshly made turkey sandwich, only to get home and see it was a pre-made soggy wet Bread sandwich. Not ok for $8.95

Ch
Review №65

I love the out door patio. As for the chicken sandwich Ill have that minus one star. It was made with chunks of dark meat and not very well clean of bad parts of the chicken.

El
Review №66

Love this place! Friendly service. Super good mocha and one of the best mushroom soups Ive ever tasted! Neighborhood gem with patio in back with a fountain.

Pe
Review №67

Coffee was pretty good

Ia
Review №68

Friendly staff, delicious food. My go-to breakfast place on Webster St.

De
Review №69

Wescafe youre a solid little coffee shopWhen Im in the area Im sure to stopAnd get a drink and something to eatBecause your diverse selection is pretty neatYoure more like a restaurant with your choicesBut you have cafe white noise that are filled with voicesAll in all I like your styleAnd youre around cool other shops in a one block mileLike this cafe, as they got the standard cafe drinks as well as a good selection of sandwiches. More than anything I like the ambiance. The tables are many and have good distance between them, and your wifi is solid and the atmosphere is cool.

De
Review №70

Yum yum yummy

Ka
Review №71

Like a different place! The Mexican mocha was delicious! The huevos divorciados were maybe the best Ive had. Everything was PERFECT!

Ba
Review №72

Delicious latte, pastries, fresh fruit and hot breakfast. Friendly service and nice ambiance!

Jo
Review №73

Began as a regular at Wescafe about 2006, or 07, when it first opened a block away at the original location and its owners Monica & Miguel have always been the best & Raphael, an employee since the beginning still greets you with a sunny smile, now since the expansion the new place still has the patio, coffee & foods still great, the best of the best on Webster !

Na
Review №74

My personal choice.Family owned and still learning.Food is delicious and staff are very nice.

De
Review №75

Awesome staff. Great atmosphere. Variety of food selection including beverages. A four star since they close at 5 pm.

Ma
Review №76

Neat place, good food, reasonable prices and friendly staff

Do
Review №77

Pretty disappointing. Quiche had been sitting out for a while and tasted like it. Roast beef was much too tough. Dont go to Alameda often, but will definitely not eat here again.

Gr
Review №78

Chorizo Breakfast Burritos are the absolute best. Their Americanos set the bar for coffee on island! Family opened & operated...they treat you like one of their own! Ride your bicycle & dine outside!

Sa
Review №79

Always great quality, fantastic coffee beverages and great quick bite sandwiches and pastries.

Ai
Review №80

Great food and atmosphere. The patio outside is so peaceful and great for getting work done.

wc
Review №81

Friendly staff and delicious breakfast burritos and pastries!!!

Ka
Review №82

Monica and her team are so professional and clean and SUPPORT our community

Fe
Review №83

My go-to spot for coffee and lunch. Friendly stuff, fair prices, good food, and excellent and quick service.

Za
Review №84

I come here for the impossible burger, small but decent beer selection, good coffee.

Jo
Review №85

This one of my favorite places to have coffee in Alameda. I enjoyed the environment there and the service is something special, the staff is bilingual Spanish- English and that makes it extra cool for me.

Sa
Review №86

Love everything on the menu so far, I come here often. Nice atmosphere with awesome food...will return.

Pe
Review №87

The food is always good and the staff is always friendly.

Ei
Review №88

Was fun we were looking for a breakfast place and found a decent one

Sa
Review №89

Wonderful breakfast place with patio in the back for outdoor eating. Nice staff and a good place to hang if you just want a cup of coffee

Mi
Review №90

A quality experience starting with morning latte, coffee, through breakfast & fresh lunch selections. Staff are terrific, back patio provides a fresh space (esp. If you have small kids), free WiFi, just ask! Bring back dinner on weekends please?

Br
Review №91

Best latte in town. Quick place for a snack. Super friendly staff, spacious seating, and great ambience. Oh, and did I mention free WIFI?

An
Review №92

We tried to different hashes and both were mediocre. The over easy eggs were actually hard and the cheese tasted like a Kraft singles slice.

Ja
Review №93

Ordered a breakfast burrito and a cappuccino. Great servi e. Food hot and fresh.

Er
Review №94

Good coffee, great food. Healthy, local menu. Good value

tr
Review №95

AWESOME staff and great food!

Ka
Review №96

It was good. I wish that the menu was more descriptive (hence only 4 stars). I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito, and it was only chorizo, egg, beans and sour cream. Was not expecting that. Traditionally breakfast burritos have peppers, potatoes, onions, and egg with a meat choice. The burrito was tasty, and my coffee was put into a fancy glass because I ate there.

Lo
Review №97

I love this place! Good coffee, good service, yummy food and awesome outdoor seating in the back!

Ki
Review №98

Excellent food and service! Great place to hang out and work.

Di
Review №99

Excellent service excellent food.

Al
Review №100

I had a great experience at this place before, but today’s visit disappointed me by getting completely overcooked egg on my Benedict.

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:1518 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501, United States
  • Site:http://wescafealameda.com/
  • Phone:+1 510-522-1700
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:7AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Cabaret:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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