RIDE Bar

The most excellent oat milk chai ever! (5/5 Green Stars).
This was a very brief visit while I waited for a friend to go for a walk around Piedmont Cemetery on a sunny Friday afternoon. What better way to spend a Friday afternoon? I’m so glad that I stopped in at the Ride Bar because it was a very pleasant experience. I asked for an oat milk chai and have to say that it’s probably the best chai that I’ve ever had – certainly top three. I think that it’s homemade since the mix was in a jug (rather than a package) in their fridge. It was actually the barista’s first time making a chai, so a great success all round. I also bought an apple and that’s also noteworthy: almost the only time I’ve ever bought a piece of fruit at a café. They coaxed me over to the healthy side with their cunning omission of pastries from the menu. Their main food offerings are fruit/granola bowls (yes, including acai) and oatmeal. They are focused on smoothies, but don’t ignore their killer chai. Nice counter spaces with Wi-Fi and power outlets and also some outdoor seating.

I’m giving Ride Bar 5/5 “green stars” for social and environmental impact, based on the following:

• Almost all plant-based. Vegans: just check for honey.
• Almost all made from scratch (down to the nut butter).
• Coffee from Highwire and tea from Blue Willow
• The menu says “Organic and Woman Owned” at the top but it wasn’t clear which ingredients are organic (besides the oats which are listed as organic on the menu). Would be good to get some clarity on that as it’s a prominently displayed selling point. Giving the benefit of the doubt for now ;)
• Woman-owned business.
• Waste reduction: they have mason jars prominently displayed at the counter, on sale for $3 each.

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This place has been such a life saver during these last few months. Easy to order ahead on line and pick up healthy, tasty, feel good food! I LOVE the acai bowl - "Climb That Hill". Perfect combination of acai, crunchy tid bits and just a splash of sweetness from fruit and honey. I would have one everyday if I could. My other favorite is the Tap This Back smoothie. So fresh tasting and reinvigorating. The staff is also always pleasant and helpful which makes it all a great place to stop and re fuel.

This place is the best!!!! I’m addicted to the Tap This Back smoothie and the Climb That Hill açaí bowl.
Plus the staff is so fun to talk to. The energy here is awesome. No better place to hang out after great workout!

The RIDE bar has the best smoothies & coffees! They also have a great oatmeal bowl :) I stop by as often as I can!

Deeeeeelicious Warm up bowl!

Best Açai bowl. I got the Valerie. So good.

Best açaí in oakland! And Highwire coffee!

Nice staff, fast service. I love their nut butter 😍

Friendly service, dog-friendly, great acai bowls and coffee drinks, in particular the chagaccino.