Vanessa S.
9/11/2025
I was at the dmv taking care of my registration. Enjoying the wonderful 4 hr wait . I hadn't eaten breakfast and it was past lunchtime.So I decided to go grab a snack nearby. I see a coffee shop...
Alem's Coffee
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5353 Claremont Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
Alem's Coffee, located in the Temescal district of Oakland, CA, is a beloved establishment founded by Mr. Alem Negash and his wife Nigisity Eyasu, who brought their Eritrean heritage to the community nearly thirty years ago. Since 1999, they have been dedicated to serving strong coffee and authentic East African dishes, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of home-cooked meals shared among family and friends.
The menu features a variety of offerings, including hearty vegetarian stews like Shahan Fula, spicy meat stews, and traditional Eritrean breakfast items, all prepared with care and passion. Alem's Coffee not only provides delicious food and beverages but also fosters a sense of community through friendly service and a welcoming environment.
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4.5157 reviews
Jack R.
5/9/2025
Just wasn't feeling this place. Their meat dish was spicy and small and though she saw my Yelp check in for the free small coffee she ender up charging me. $18+ for the meal and it just wasn't my...
Maian T.
5/1/2025
One of those places that took me waaaaaaay way way too long to visit after passing it by so many times and knowing it's been there so long - since 1999 - iconic. For $14 the Shihan Ful comes...
Amy L.
11/20/2024
This is probably better for a coffee shop or a quick bite to eat, since their food menu wasn't very expansive. We got the tibsy and ful. The tibsy was on the blander side, at least compared to...
Steph G.
5/31/2025
My kid came here as a freshman when she started Berkeley and we've made one last visit on her last day in the city after she graduated. It was very sentimental for us. She wanted to show me this...
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