The folks here are friendly, the establishment is very clean and the coffee + food is excellent. No cockroaches. The repetitiveness of the one star reviews makes it clear they are bogus and solely political. An incredible community oriented shop that should be supported!

Tastiest mocha on planet earth🌎🌍🌎 ☕☕☕Bright beautiful atmosphere and super friendly staff that makes sure your order is made with perfection.The books on the shelves definitely let me know these are some cool people.. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Good coffee, good people, small business/family owned, on a busy street so limited street parking. Community centric so it’s very power to the people type of vibe with nice locally drawn murals on the walls, shirts for sale and a powerful collection of books in their library. They have limited business hours so you might go when they’re closed for the week. Before the pandemic, there was a space for children to quietly play with toys and read books while others can study and do their work

Nice bright friendly cafe…good place to sit and read or have lunch with a friend

Good food, kind service, clean. Lots of trolls in the comments here but looks like theyre just upset about the politics.

My glasses fogged up with my mask and I greeted the mannequin and asked if they were in line. Also, delicious oat latte and chia pudding

Never thought coffee could be bad until I went here

This place is great! I loved the vibe.

Great people, great coffee, great food, great politics. One dollar, one vote.

Awesome place! WiFi, and chill atmosphere. I received excellent customer service and the coffee was so good I got two cups. I will go back to try the empanadas. Children’s play area was a nice touch for parents. Easy parking which is rare in Oakland. My new fave coffee spot.

Absolute fire coffees, staff and hook selection. Feels good supporting this business.

Hella good coffee and service.

Their FTP, Cafe de Olla and Chicken Empanada were all delicious!!Pretty cool shop with some empowered political vibes in there!

This place is the best. Wonderful people. Great coffee they roast themselves. Amazing empanadas, local donuts, smoothies, etc. And badass merch, zines, books, etc. A radical, intersectional, friendly neighborhood coffeehouse. What more could you want?

Stopped here while traveling, delicious food and great service!

Completely over rated dirty dive. I think the cook was drunk.

The coffee is delicious and the folks who run it are warm and friendly. I also deeply appreciate being introduced to meaningful art that inspires and educates while i am there

The cafe vibe has WiFi/laptop feel serving a good cup of cappuccino. Food fare is minimal yet healthy. You’ve got to have the empanadas! That’s what keeps me going back.

Dirty place dirty toilets, coffee bland, robotic unknown gender workers, only pleasant thing was the weather.

Great coffee, delicious

Great coffee, great vegan donuts and such good vegan conchitas!

Good food, hot drinks, and friendly service.

Everytime this place gets low ratings more people show up... Its soooo packed here and people share seats and tables like family you never had. This place will end up expanding because people will congregate in places they feel safe at. Standing room is more like social room. The most communal coffee shop Ive been too. Coffee is good, environment feels so good. Love the homegirl spinning 70 mexican music. The art is amazing.

Great atmosphere, Mat and young women working there were wonderful very inviting, I had latte, 3 of my friends had cappuccinos, and one had hot chocolate we all loved the coffees we also tried the empanadas they were delicious. They keep the coffee shop very clean the artwork is great, I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

As I have sat in this coffee shop for the last few hours, I have watched the staff treat everyone with warm welcomes. It’s not dirty and the food and drinks were great. I think their are a lot of internet trolls out there. I will be visit here again !!!

Great spot, lovely mural, awesome coffee!

Super welcoming, community-centered vibe with incredible coffee and relaxing ambience. Baristas are friendly and helpful. Good place to work or catch up with friends. Check out their books and stickers too!

Best coffee this side of the Bay. Folks running it are Gods gift to East Oakland.

This is a quaint, intimate spot for coffee and snacks! I went here for breakfast a few times and I was not disappointed. I love that it supports its community. Theyre not shy in promoting their values in social justice which can be seen in their mural, posters, and basically its entirety of the store. Support your local coffee shop!

One of my favorite cafes in the bay. Its super clean, great lighting, every one who works there has been so nice and the coffee is from a great local roaster. Its a great place to read, get work done, or just hang out with friends. I feel like most of the people giving negative reviews didnt actually go to the cafe, theyre just angry about what theyve heard on the news.

I love this place. Community-minded coffee shop that doesn’t cater to the gentry, and tries to maintain a space for folks who have lived in the neighborhood. It is NOT anti-white. It is anti-white supremacy. Notice that all the one-star reviews are white folks who are feeling butt-hurt because this place acknowledges their privilege. This white dude appreciates that. And the coffee, people, empanadas, and bookstore are fantastic.

If you live downtown or uptown, or youre visiting Oakland, this is worth the trip. Go. They have a dope library. Great coffee. Nice people. Incredible vibe.

A locally-owned favorite, serving up standard coffee and tea drinks, as well as a few unique and tasty treats. Their empanadas are legit, and the vegan donuts are FANTASTIC. Inside is hung with a rotation of funky indie artwork, and you can buy stickers, art, and swag from local artists.Not sure why theyre rated as pricey - coffees are cheaper than the local Peets, and you can get a tasty snack for under $5, which is pretty reasonable considering its all homemade and frickin delicious. Normally a great neighborhood spot to chill for a bit, or meet up with friends - but their hours are limited atm, due to COVID-19.

Each time I come in to this place Im immediately impressed with the warmth of the folks working behind the counter. They want to help you, but theyre not pushy. They want to recommend things for you and they want to be as helpful as possible and yet they also know when you just wanna get a coffee and read a book. I also love their coffee. And their snacks. This place is a gem. Thanks Hasta la Muerte!!!

Are you really telling law enforcement their not welcome?

So I wanted to try this place for myself after all the fuss on the news.I support law and order but also the constitutional right to protest.I came here 100% open minded.Not only did I find a one-of-a-kind harmonious environment, but one that WAS NOT fake or cruel like big chain coffee places that Im used to.This place welcomed and retained customers of all backgrounds and colors from what I saw. Something very special.Everything I ate and drank here was delicious and one of a kind.No bad vibes or tension. Just love and java. Very impressed.

Great space, love this coffee shop and I cant wait to ever go there again when Im near by. I love their views on a collective work space, and taking care of their community. My only complaint is that their website (on mobile) is nice but the section for their hours of operation isnt clear and could be reformatted.

Recently moved to Oakland since I got priced out of San Francisco and I have been checking out cafes, restaurants, and breweries. Stopped in for a soy latte and to checkout their pastries. I did not feel welcomed and had an over all bad vibe about the place. The cleanliness needed attention and variety of sweet treats were disappointing. Doubt Ill return.

You couldnt ask for a better neighborhood coffee shop! Great food and coffee, cooperatively owned and perfectly connected to the neighborhood culture. The exact opposite of big chain corporate coffee experience. Amazingly curated selection of revolutionary books and artwork, a kids play area, laptop-free zones and now a photo booth too! Great weekend food pop-ups supplement the regular menu so follow them on social media for those announcements.

My local spot! I live down the road and this is my go to place for coffee/smoothie to get me going in the morning. I love being able to support comrades too! Im glad they were able to buy the building so they can continue building community.

Ive been here twice now and each time my husband and I have had really great coffee. The cold brew I had yesterday was SO GOOD--super chocolatey! I decided to buy some beans since we were out of coffee at home. Just made a cup (Honduras single origin light roast) and Ill definitely be back to try out their other single origins. I only took one star off for customer service--it wasnt bad but it wasnt great. Overall Im really glad theres a clutch coffee shop right down the street from my house!!

Love their policy about no criminals being allowed in

Good coffee and food/snack selections, really nice vibe

This business guys, is totally amazing. Truely values its customers and their environment. To keep these street pirates away. Has truly started something great for the U.S. to actually see someone else not needing to bow down to cops. Love your neighbor

Filthy, disgusting, and nasty place. Cockroaches were crawling around the counter and the coffee cup was dirty.

Great coffee house that really cares about the community and caters to your java needs. Moreover, I have to recognize the wait staff for their excellence and thank my friend “Gavin S” who initially told me about this place. Thank you for giving me my daily caffeine.

Had great coffee and a good time here with family when I went over to visit for the holidays. Have just seen there is a Google listing for it and wanted to leave something nice. Would love more places like this back home. :)

Stunk like dirty mop water and coffee tasted like mud.

Cozy cafe in the Fruitvale district with friendly and courteous staff. Plenty of seating with a children’s play corner. Love the decor and sense of community in the space. Good place to catch up with a friend or do work. Will be back again!!!

Its rare that getting coffee is an experience but getting coffee from here was definitely an experience! A Vibrant Community Center that serves coffee and art. Good coffee for under $3 Say what!? Beautiful Vibrant People of Color say what what!?

You may notice that one star reviews are predominantly placed by out-of-towners. You can tell in their review history. These are people with a Fox News style anti-leftist ideology who are upset about Hasta Muerte choosing to not welcome officers in uniform at their shop. Theyve never even set foot in the place.Five star reviews are most often left by locals. This is because the place is unpretentious, friendly, hosts community events, sells fair trade coffee, and has great coffee and empanadas. Family friendly, has a kids play area. Worker owned, so workers earn fair pay. We value all these things in Oakland, so we value Hasta Muerte. No one should be deterred and everyone is welcome. Blue uniforms can make a lot of people uncomfortable these days... its fairly common for people to feel less safe around police officers, so Hasta Muerte is responding to that.

First time visit. Mocha was good. It is a place for the neighborhood folks to meet and chat.

Highly recommended. Very friendly and a solid addition to the local community. Also awesome that they offer vegan options.

Not very clean. Will not go back or recommend.

Cool little neighborhood coffee shop that has merchandise from local artists to purchase.

Great coffee and pastries! Beautiful neighborhood shop that’s worth going out of your way for. Truly a business for positive, community-based change that’s interested in facilitating opportunities for the underserved population of our wonderful Oakland. Support!

Coffee wasn’t great, dunkin serves better. Atmosphere was also not the greatest nor welcoming.

Amazing atmosphere! Superb coffee, great food and impeccable service. If I lived in Oakland, this would be my go to.

I LOVED the space and the smoothie. I felt very empowered surrounded by the art and beliefs of the people who run the shop. Will definitely return when I come back to Oakland!

This cafe is a wonderful haven to the community of Fruitvale, a great space for coffee and a treat, despite negative reviews (not sure if these people live in the neighborhood?), its quiet place to study, there is a kids space to play, art and books. They offer popups and good prices and maintain a safe space for the neighborhood.

I absolutely, freaking love this place! They are so welcoming and good folks. If I lived closer and actually drink coffee, I’d been there every day. Keep up the good work Hasta Muerte Coffee!!

Delicious coffee! I had two cups. And oh my goodness- the empanadas, I had two mushroom and cheese and they were so damn good I wish I had bought extra to bring home. This is my new favorite spot. Staff is very friendly, cage is bright and comfortable.

I took my mom to this coffee shop and we loved it. She said it was the best latte she’s had in a very long time, and my americano was excellent! We couldn’t resist their pastries either so we wound up sharing a giant cookie. The employees were very helpful and were happy to answer my annoying questions. This place feels very comfortable, not pretentious, and offers high quality goods. A rare find for sure. They have tons of great literature, artwork, and stickers as well. I got a Vine Deloria book, couple stickers, two espresso drinks, a cookie, and a pound of coffee for such a reasonable price I asked if they had made a mistake ringing me up. Overall, I would highly recommended this coffee shop: A+.

Fun, community-centered coffee shop. This place represents the heart of fruitvale.

Its sad that many of these reviews are false solely for political purposes. Why cant we just respect differences in opinions?Anyways this cafe is great and brings a lot of life. I loved the ambiance and the coffee is reasonably priced. If this shop was put into my hometown in NY, it would be no doubt ridiculously expensive. Thank you!

Hasta Muerte is a wonderful place to hang out with a great community and have some high quality coffee. The workers are so lovely and welcoming, and the art and tasty empanadas are a bonus!

Terrible vibe. Needs to be more inclusive. Cant recommend.

Love how they support the community - the love shown for teachers right now has been overwhelming. They have free stickers supporting the cause at the register and they had free coffee at the rally on Thursday!

Stopped by while driving home from my grandmas house and i really loved it. friendly atmosphere and really lovely coffee!!! if i didnt live so far away this would def be my go to coffee house

This is such a great addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is good, the atmosphere is comfortable and there is a play space for children. They also have empanadas which I didnt try, but smelled great.

Not sure what all these bogus 1 star ratings are about!! This place is a gem!! A safe community space that serves tasty coffee + espresso with great service! Highly recommend.

Negative reviews are based on political differences. Just in case youre wondering why its got such a low score. Honestly, Id probably give it 4 stars but want to balance out the negative reviews a bit.I wont get into the political debate. But it was a nice local spot. It didnt feel expensive or exclusive, which I think it is the whole point. Simple, accessible, with plenty of space and great light. They have tables for laptops and tables for conversation. I appreciate that. I parked on the street, dont think there was a lot. Had no trouble finding parking.Coffee was very solid. I got an iced decaf latte. Probably not the ideal drink for judging coffee quality, but I it was definitely at or above average compared to Starbucks, etc. Sadly, forgot to take any pictures, but I hope to be back.I highly recommend stopping in and checking it out. Plan to try the empanadas next time!

I love this place. The community and mission is beautiful, the space is welcoming and include a kids play area. I got a tea latte and granola bowl both are great. They have free WiFi and chargers.

They had free breakfast tacos for the community and their hot chocolate was delicious. If it weren’t out of the way I’d be here more. A great place to work on the computer too as they have WiFi.

I love this shop and everything it stands for. reasonably priced, and super friendly staff.

They really care about their customers, and thats so great to see. You cant help but just feel immediately welcome and comfortable in a place that cares this much.

I have had nothing but lovely experiences at this place. Their policies and staff are on point and make the space a safe, friendly environment to work/study or just chill out. LOVE their empanadas and music playlists. SO GOOD.

I love this shop. It’s everything about the Bay I love.

Delicious, community-oriented, and vegan friendly. The bad reviews clearly state their Right wing bias. Hasta Muerte is a Leftist space, and a warm, welcoming one for those interested in collective liberation.Try their vegan empanadas.

I had a latte and did some work. Very kid friendly. The overnight oats and chia seed pudding are super tasty.

Local, by and for community, and against those trying to displace locals. Their coffee is delicious, they have a kids area, a great library, and outside events. What else could you ask for!

Amazing coffee and a delicious bagel! Great neighborhood atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Great place. I feel much safer knowing folks like the Boston gun task force wont be there.

Empanadas!! Mushroom cheese - highly recommend! Almond milk latte on point. :)Space is sweet and inviting. Thank you for creating a community space!

So, the ratings mean nothing as there are unemplyed racist trolls rating it a single star. This is a lovely locally owned all inclusive space, unlike starbucks. They have amazing food options including vegan, local art, their coffee is locally roasted and is one of the best in the bay. The space is very cute, has nice lighting and is child friendly.

The people here are really kind and I feel safe here. They also have pretty good coffee and I really like their horchata and pastures. 😊

The best Coffey shop in town the only one is a need to hit while in the bay .. i love the staff ,, best services ever.. has for extras, that win you say perfect ..!!!!! best place ever !!!!!!! i almost never wright reviews but this place wen above and beyond to make it pectic for me and my daughter

First time ever going to Oakland. I heard great reviews on this coffee shop. I decided to go there and get some “delicious” coffee. But in reality it was horrible nasty coffee, it was burnt and the milk probably was expired. Plus they try to brain wash you by saying police brutality exist. They got angry when I asked for proof, because I’ve done research on this topic and I found out that police brutality does not exist at all. Anyways a coffee shop should just be selling coffee, and not push an agenda on people.

Fantastic lattes, and the empanadas are so good that I had to ask where they get them when they ran out. Run by a Latinx collective, the whole place has a really great inclusive, community oriented, anti-fascist vibe. Highly recommended, wonderful place with friendly people.

All of the negative reviews on this page are a result of the owners standing their ground on social issues. This cafe is a cute, chill, local spot with character and delicious empanadas. Racists can stay mad but this location is a hub of the community.

Amazing work is being done here , good service and good horchata , and cold brew . Also great selection of merchandise

Excellant coffee. Inviting community dedicated atmosphere! Cool books and art! Felt at home here.

In answer to other reviewers, this place is not anti-white. I went here to do some Spanish homework with my girlfriend (also white) and we were treated to good coffee and exceptional service. Instead of complaining, why don’t you try and understand WHY this cafe has the mission that it does and applaud it?We can use all the safe spaces we can get these days. If you don’t know what it’s like to live in fear of law enforcement every day of your life, there’s zero room for you to criticize. You don’t like it? There are a million Starbucks that are willing to call the cops on people of color, for just sitting there, so you’ll feel more comfortable.

Visited this coffee shop earlier in the week. The staff is super friendly and the coffee and pastries are amazing. Its a neat little shop with merchandise and they host little pop up events with special food. Theyre definitely going to become part of my weekend routine.Edit: forgot to mention they carry vegan treats like pastries(concita and donuts) and sometimes specialty drinks (vegan horchata). This is what made me explore over and has kept me going every weekend. :) love them!

When I was in Oakland over the past week, I dropped in. Very relaxing atmosphere, professional and friendly staff, great food (their pastries are low-key an addiction for me) and well made coffee with books to enjoy at the same time. Ive been there several times before this recent trip and can attest to the fact that their high quality service is consistent. Recommended and well loved

Great coffee, great food, super friendly staff. Im visit 3x week. Its a community-focused radical space run by a Latino collective and does not tolerate homophobia, transphobia, sexism, or racism. Its getting a lot of negative political reviews and its packed every day thanks to Fox news attacking it on March 2018.

All of the negative reviews are about them not serving cops...awesome! stay away from our awesome community, especially since none of you have ever even been there before. (p.s. - we can see where you live when you fire off a post so dude in Switzerland who called them racist, Im on to you.)

Hasta Muerte is a great spot.Amazing staff, awesome radical literature, a kid corner to make sure our spaces include families and children, delicious empanadas and conchitas, art and clothes made by the community for sale.I hope it can grow and be a space for marginalized people

I have one word for you - empanadas! I have another few words - social justice. I appreciate what theyre up to here.

The quality of the coffee served is great and the service that is offered is honestly beyond my expectations. If youre from the bay or visiting, I would definitely recommend giving this place a visit.