The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

Delicious, interesting coffee-forward drinks and pastries.

They could better utilize their inside space. For example, there is not a lot of room for a line at the registers so they made people queue up outside. There is only one table inside, there are tables outside, but you have to wait inside because there is no way to hear if your name gets called while you're outside.

They are known for their coffee flights.

This is not the place to come with a laptop or friends and chill. The table layout should make that obvious before you enter.

It is a place to taste coffee.

A good thing to get is the Espresso Flight (pictured): for $11, it's a great taste journey.

I usually go to cafes to work on stuff, and therefore this is not a place I will be visiting regularly, but I highly recommend it if you are searching for a coffee experience. Great staff, great space, great coffee.

This has become my Sunday ritual. I have still yet to find a better done espresso anywhere else in the world. Their specialty drinks are so creative, beautiful, and tasty too. I feel spoiled having this place so close within walking distance. They also serve Bake Sum pastries (okonomiyaki danish!), and they’re dog friendly too.

Outdoor seating: yes
Indoor seating: no
Friendly staff: yes
Pet friendly: yes, they have a dog water bowl outside
Disability friendly: I think the door may be difficult to open if you have a hard time using your hands as it is a bit on the heavier side. I’m sure the staff would definitely help open the door for anyone though. The outdoor space seems as though it would have space for someone in a wheelchair.
What I got: 2 oat milk lattes with the Sulawesi Bolokan Natural coffee. The flavor was delicious, it did not have a bitter taste at all.
Space: super cool wall of hexagonal green tiles. They have a huge area where they do a lot of the tastings of their beans which is cool.

Some of the BEST tasting coffee I’ve had in the Bay Area. You can taste the complex fruit and deep cocoa notes of their espresso. Would highly recommend trying many of their drinks on the menu.

It’s no surprise there’s always a crowd at this cafe.

The best coffee roasters in town period. Great service and attentiveness by Colin, Meri and Joe.
The only down side is the type of people who come here, they are the entitled, the privileged, the annoying and clueless trust babies in bodies of adults, the dog lovers who are disabled inside and need for you to move to the side and pet their dog, or hear their long story monólogue of self absorbed soulless beings who would pay for expensive coffee, but would leave their thrash behind for you to pick it up. The rude and classless who won't greet, but bark orders because that's all they know.
Back to the coffee, they have an amazing great selection rotating sometimes in a weekly basis, and sometimes in a month. My favorites are the Kenyan and Ethiopian beans on a latte, and I also recommend taking their espresso flight. This is what Oakland needed, unfortunately you just have to ignore the crowd in order ro get the crown. 😉

Gorgeous interior and what seems to be a beautiful community mission. The baristas dial in the espresso making the flavor profiles exceptional.

HIGH quality espresso… got the classic latte half caff, oat milk. Incredible taste, no bitterness, not too sweet. WOW. 🤩 wish there was more inside seating. 10/10

I come here for coffee some mornings. Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. They have multiple espresso options to choose from and will suggest one based on your tastes. I always get the macchiato. It is always deliciously immaculate. They serve it with a little cup of water as well! Top notch coffee place.

This place is adorable! Presentation is everything with this spot. Great coffee and pleasant staff! My only request: more savory options to nibble on.

The coffee was excellent. I was very pleased with the Caribbean Spiced Miel. The service was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere was good and pleasant.

Best espresso I've had to date. Far better than I've had at any other speciality coffee shop. The flavors were brought out so well and the crema was smooth and balanced. They are pros here both in skill and knowledge and can tell you all about the coffee as well.

Love coffee? Look no further. This place is legit. Sure, you could come here for your routine coffee fix...but to really experience The Crown, you can take one of their classes or come to one of their many events all centered around coffee. Very cool relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, easy to find, and if course excellent tasting coffee. Don't walk, run.

If you're looking for an elevated coffee experience look no further! Coffee here is masterfully done, the shop atmosphere and service is top notch. This is a spot to go to for high quality coffee.

One of my favorite places to get coffee in the bay area. Delicious coffee and great customer service

Blown away by the cold brew tasting flight. Comes with sparkling water on the side.

Ever since I discovered this gem, it became an Instant favorite of mine! One of the BEST coffee shop in town, love the friendly vibes, all the staff is knowledgeable about the origins of the beans and the aesthetic is everything!

Enjoy coffee for here not to go.

Appreciate Nate & Richard for providing awesome customer service.

I tried the cold brew flight. The flight included three different servings of their cold brews. I tried a Guatamalian blend, one in cold brew form and another in nitro. I can't remember the name of the third flight, but it had a very mellow blueberry taste. Will be back again

Best espresso I ve had in the Bay Area. I come for the espresso flights and baristas who are happy to share their coffee knowledge. Host Classes/Pop-ups in the back. Fourth Wave...They really care about coffee here and you can taste it....

Amazing place - we were actually looking for a place to eat but we’re intrigued by this place and stayed for a cup. I had a delicious pour over, wife and daughter had cappuccinos they raved about and my son had an espresso made with Mexican beans. Highly recommended - great value considering the care taken with their product.