Rooz means day in farsi. The owner is a very cool man and his whole team especially the warm young man who greets you — is a gem in Oakland culture.Not to mention the drinks are dirt cheap and delicious. They know their craft having been in Oakland for over 30 years ( the owner)I recommend their sandwiches. Especially the pesto egg.Do yourself a favor and visit. They have great ambiance, service and food.

Super Friendly service, very fresh ingredients, they receive their breads daily from House of bagels in Alameda – the owner is Iranian and very accommodating. It is a very clean space and has outdoor seating. Highly recommend.

Such a great neighborhood spot. bomb sandwiches. cant wait til i can sit and read my book while sippin espresso inside again. but in the meantime they got tables out on the sidewalk. much love.

My new neighborhood coffee shop. Clearest mimosa in town, plus beer, pastries, awesome sandwiches and cool local art.

Awesome folks behind the counter, tasty sandwiches, and excellent coffee. And during non COVID times, the best coffee shop ambiance featuring local art, the occasional soccer game, and good tunes.

Best breakfast sandwich

Bagel and cream cheese, yeah a plain order, but it was loaded with the good stuff. Impressive selection of food, they have komboucha on tap, which is great! Just wished they filled growlers of komboucha ~

Warm, mellow place. Music volume is good. Not too loud. I come here regularly.

Total hit or miss, but usually hit. 3 orders of food and the last order will always take 20+min... However prices are great for what you get, although Ive had the bfast sandwiches 20x and every. Single. Time. They have been somewhat different. Not a complaint tho, its always good. Coffee game is solid.

Authenticity rovers free here. Great conversations and honest opinions, community and art thrive here alongside thoughtfully made tasty food and strong coffee. A home away from home.

I recently moved in the neighborhood and I was happy to see that there is a nice cafe near by. I tried to get coffee twice before today but the hours on google were not aligned with the actual working hours (because of COVID). Ok, I understand that not everybody cares about this.Today I arrived at the place and a guy greets me upfront saying - I am sorry we are closed. I was confused... What time do you close?! 3PM he answers. Wait, what time is it? 2:50 he replies... I look at my phone and I say - its actually 2:43... Anyway, I walked back home. Took the car and drove downtown and order a coffee at Blue Bottle. I looked at my phone when I ordered and it was 3:00, and got my coffee by 3:02.I guess what I am trying to say is - updated your hours and if you wanna close at 2:40 say you work until 2:40. I get it is COVID time and everyone is on the edge, none wants to work. But be honest. Dont waist my time too.

The best neighborhood cafe. The owner Steve is the greatest.

This place is a great local establishment. The people are super friendly and the coffee is good. Also they have a screen that they pull down to show games. Lately theyve been showing a lot of the world cup, so thats awesome. Also watched the Warriors sweep the Cavs here.

Great coffee place located 3 blocks from Lake Merritt. Staff are super nice with ample seating, wifi. I always support independent cafes.

This place has an amazing vibe. A great selection of beers if you feel like something other than coffee. A great place to chill, read, work on the computer or chat with a friend.

Great sandwiches and breakfast. Mimosas come in a beer glass and have just a hint of OJ. Yummy and cheap! Interesting beer selection. Tried a beer made from tea and it is the best beer Ive tasted.

Tasty non-egg breakfast sandwiches! Just what I wanted. Plus a great breakfast salad and extensive on the side menu, so we could order a couple little things for our kid.

Theres plenty of seating and outlets available for laptops. However, the wifi isnt free. You have to purchase something first, which isnt such a bad thing because the food options are pretty good. Overall, nice atmosphere with interesting art displayed on the walls. If you sit near the door you feel a draft though. So bring a sweater or perhaps a jacket in with you just in case.

I meet new tax clients at Rooz. Even though I am not able to get there very often due to disability, I have always been treated like an old friend. Food and drinks are fresh and delicious. Love it!

Nice place to come have a seat and drink some good coffee.

Super cozy and quiet. A nice place to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee or even beers. Great happy hour deals!

Pretty much just here for the coffee. The staff is friendly enough and quick, but its really all about the product.

Great coffee, breakfast, beer, staff, really everything you could want out of your neighborhood cafe and then some.

Cute neighborhood coffee shop, with a very warm and welcoming barista who will improvise a special smoothie for you. The cappuccino, although not masterfully prepared, did taste good (and was not Starbucks - scalding hot!). Interisting art on the wall gives the place its unique flavor. Good background music, not too loud or intrusive. Perhaps just a bit dark.

Lived down the street from this spot for 4 years and never knew it was there. Great atmosphere and staff. Have a killer kombucha on tap and some great food.

Good coffee good food friendly staff. Ill be back.

Chicken salad was absolutely perfect. The texture was nice and the flavor was not overbearing. The guy at the counter was sweet as well.

NOT JUST COFFEE. Tasty sandwiches and iced coffee. You can get a beer if you fancy one.

This is an awesome place to get some pints in before your second wind . Great spot to watch the game (fifa world cup 2018) . Great Beer on tap!Sandwiches are hot & fresh, the way they should be. Plenty of space , great coffee and service.If youre taking a break from your jog around the lake, make a detour down to the rooz cafe to get refreshed and re energized.Come by this place while waiting for your laundry to dry across the street and grab a beer on tap, you deserve it.Dont feel like Mexican food? Come down to get a hand made , fresh hot sandwich.Dont have a place to watch the game? Slide thru.Feel like decorating your home? This place also showcases/ supports local art.Trying to get some work done on your laptop but your roommates are annoying? Come on down.This place even serves smoothies!

Breakfast sandies

Friendly staff, fun atmosphere and delicious food.

Amazing coffee, delicious sandwiches, and a large selection of beers and ciders (which I never try since I always seem to be there in the morning). A great, classy coffee joint, with excellent and helpful staff!

Great bagel sandwich and coffee shop. Local beer on tap and cheap huge mimosas.

Its the closest cafe to my home, with the stuff I need: wifi, outdoor seating, coffee. I wish they were open later.

Very friendly staff and I love that they sell local art.

Great iced coffee and awesome sandwiches and platters. Plus really nice staff.

Was asked if i wanted egg on my bfast sandwich. Thanks for asking (since i got the veggie one, Im sure they wanted to make sure I wasnt vegan). I said yes, I wanted egg. Didnt include egg. :/

Great coffee and pastries. Great freindly and local staff.

Nice place to relax.

Best spot in Funktown. Showcasing local artists work.

Nice staff, mellow ambiance and not crowded.

One of my favorite cafes to sit, read, write and enjoy amazing coffee with good people. I highly recamend it

Strawberry Mint Kombucha on tap, beer, lattes, great food, chill people, strong wifi. Why wouldn’t you come here?

Locals Only but with a chill vibe

Great community/neighborhood spot!

Good people, good coffee, solid and diverse menu.

Amazing hand made coffee drinks, good food, solid selection of beer, mimosa is excellent value for money

Delicious sandwiches in a v chill space.

Local vibe local scene and local fare how could anyone go wrong here. The staff is what really takes this place from hipster to genuine. If you havent been here go, if you have, then theres nothing more to say than go back!

Nice place to work or catch up with a friend.

Best coffee on this side of the lake, and a wonderful assess to the community.

My favorite weekend spot ❤ Love the service, the crowd, the food and of course, the mimosas!

Ok...not one to do these online ratings...walked in and was immediately transported to someplace else without leaving the town though...southern vibe perhaps...reminds me of a Greensboro, NC cafe I used to frequent...

Its my neighborhood spot. Always consistent, always friendly!!!

This place is cultural Mecca. The art the people the atmosphere and the sandwiches are exquisite.

Great service, local artwork and coffee, a consistently solid selection of regional microbrews, and a lineup of infrequent but high-quality music gigs and community events

Great place to work remotely.

Great little neighborhood Cafe

Always comfortable

I introduced a friend to Kombucha here , yep never hear if it, they might still have it on tap.

Excellent sandwiches and nice, friendly atmosphere

Yum food, nice workers.

Service is sloooooowww.zzzzzzzzz

The service was average, the drink was also average, and the seating was average.

Best coffee shop in the City!

Never been here before, but will definitely be back.

Character abounds here and the food slams.

Good cappuccino

Cool place.

Great study location

Great coffee

Nice place

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