Cafe Santana Roasting Company

I just moved back to Oakland about a week ago from Maui, Hawaii. I’ve never been a Starbucks kind of person, just locally owned coffee shops. And I must admit this place is amazing! Plus I live 3 minutes up the street so it’s convenient for me. Coffee is really good and the Corazon that I had the other day was delicious.

Visit in our friends and they took us here, a popular local spot for those not in a rush. The coffee takes a while to make. You order at the counter and they will call your name when it’s ready.

They were nice enough to let our large dogs inside, as long as they didn’t sit in the benches. Several tables and chairs.

We tried three different empanada flavors, chicken was my favorite over the corn or the beef. They had to specially brew decaf espresso for me as they did not have it available right away.

While there was a line after we got there, they handled all orders politely, with care, and pretty quickly. Their coffee was delicious! Purchased a hoodie. Highly recommend when in Oakland!

First of all, the coffee here is delicious, they roast their own beans and you can literally smell it down the block 😍 There is currently enough seating for around 10 people, and they have good wifi, great for working. It’s a lovely family owned business and the folks who work there are so kind and friendly. They have lots of coffee and espresso drinks and teas and also quite a bit of food with vegan and gluten free options!!

I’ve been a client to Café Santana since it’s early inception-when they would only have pop-ups at the Jack London Farmer’s Market. I am a fan of their Lavender Lattes and fresh roasted drip/pour overs, and of course it’s one of my favorite spots to bite in and devour one of “Javi’s famous Empanadas.” However, I had never felt so compelled to write a review, until today-when I tried their new “Choco-Horchata Latte,” inspired & created by the childhood memories of one their newest baristas (by watching one of the most prolific family TV shows in Mexican history, El Chavo del 8 & Chapulín Colorado).

I usually do not enjoy any horchata lattes since in my experience, they tend to be extremely sweet and loose the coffee flavor, consequently I was apprehensive about trying this magnificent latte. I’m glad the barista, Celeste, pushed me to try something new. The minute I sipped into this heart warming drink, I was transported back to my childhood living room watching Chavo del 8, sipping into my hot chocolate Ibarra and smelling the freshly brewed coffee in my home.

The flavors are perfectly blended without loosing their distinct flavor of their signature expresó blend. This is definitely my new go to latte.

If you want a heartwarming delicious experience with coffee, you won’t regret ordering this latte.

Note: I ordered my drink without syrup.

Clean, simple yet modern looking coffee shop. The coffee is tasty.

Easy to read and choose menu. The tables and chairs don't feel sticky.

My wife and I found a couple of seats next to the bookshelves, they have plenty of books to keep you busy.

The staff is super delightful yet chill.

The coffee is awesome.. I had the Mexican mocha..

I will definitely come here again.

Love the variety of empanadas, especially the mushroom, ham and cheese and the sweet corm. Also the community feel and awesome staff.

Really solid coffee shop. Mostly a to-go place, I'd say. But I've enjoyed many a latte here over the past two years or so. Their bagel sandwiches hit the spot after a morning workout as well.

Nice little cafe with some Latin American offerings. Great empenadas, Mexican mochas, horchata latte as well as the usual products.
Books for kids and adults to read, local artists on the walls. Free WiFi. Clean and friendly staff.

Great coffee. Chill atmosphere. Good music.

Great neighborhood joint. Art on walls and low-key vibe. When I went, there were a ton of BIPOC folks hanging out and doing work.

I got a chicken empanada and Bali pour over. It takes awhile to get food / beverage, but the wait was well worth it! The empanada was really great - savory, buttery, and just the right amount of filling.

Would definitely come back!

Met a friend for coffee. The Lavender Latte was delicious. The service is not fast but the vibe is happy and quality excellent!

Great spot, amazing coffee, staff is always super nice and friendly. They carry Javi empanadas.

(Gets a little loud so not a place you can take meetings from if anyone is trying to work from here)

Love the coffee here, one of the best in the bay. If you need coffee beans this is the place to get it. Also please try their empanada, simply and delicious.

Friendly service. Coffee is always fresh and taste great. The beans are fresh and great too.

I adore the feeling of a small business cafe. I came here for a snack and a place to study. Plenty of seats. The beef empanada was sooo delicious and I would come back for the empanada again.

This is a great spot to buy beans or coffee. You can watch the beans roast while you're there, so things are about as local, fresh, and small-batch as you can get. The owner and staff are super friendly, and always willing to provide suggestions.

The coffee is just perfect! Their sandwich was as well on point! The bread just fresh and crunchy I’ll go there every time I’m in the neighborhood

Roast their own beans on premise? You get a true coffee experience. Their Ethiopian coffee makes for a sweet, balanced cup of coffee. I've never experienced that taste at the other typical coffee house, like Starbucks or Peets for example.

Wonderful family owned cafe, serving a variety of foods and drinks. The internal decor and overall friendliness from everyone working there make this a desirable destination for anyone who wants to feel welcomed and enjoy their coffee at thw same time. I'd recommended their empanadas, specifically the beef and swiss chard.