Welcome to Powderface
Nestled in Oakland, CA, Powderface is a cozy café known for its delectable beignets and strong Vietnamese coffee. With a diverse menu offering vegan options and hearty breakfast items like jalapeño bagels and crepes, this spot caters to a wide range of tastes. The friendly staff and quaint ambiance make for a pleasant dining experience, whether you opt for their signature beignets or opt for a refreshing smoothie. Despite some mixed reviews on service and coffee quality, Powderface remains a popular choice for locals and visitors seeking a charming spot for a quick bite or leisurely meal.
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3411 E 12th St Ste 134 Oakland, CA 94601 Hotline: (510) 536-3223
Welcome to Powderface, a charming cafe located in Oakland, CA that offers a delightful combination of Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, and Coffee & Tea options. This cozy spot is equipped with various amenities such as outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and even heated outdoor seating for those chilly days.
Customers rave about Powderface's specialty beignets that rival those from Cafe Du Monde in NOLA. The beignets are made fresh to order, ensuring a piping hot and delicious treat each time. Pair it with a Mexican spice coffee for a perfect combination of flavors.
In addition to the renowned beignets, Powderface also offers a variety of dishes such as crepes, coffee cakes, and smoothies that are made with high-quality ingredients. Their jalapeno bagels loaded with egg, bacon, and cheese are a must-try according to loyal customers.
Despite being in a slightly dicey area, Powderface has managed to create a welcoming ambiance with friendly staff and prompt service. The cafe's Vietnamese coffee is praised for its bold flavor, while the mocha impresses even the pickiest of critics.
With a loyal following of regulars and commuters, Powderface continues to impress with its diverse menu offerings and convenient location. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch, Powderface has something for everyone to enjoy.
Id been trying to get here solely for their beignets. If you've been to NOLA and spent time at Cafe Dumonde,you'll be hard pressed to find something as good. This places comes close. They make it when you order so it is fresh and like at Cafe Dumonde you'll be bathed in powdered sugar when you eat. I also ordered anl Mexican spice coffee. Very good. Service is excellent and the line moves fast. Definitely have some regulars, commuters and have their regular customers orders down. Their crepes looked great so I'll be back to try those. Another local small business to support.
Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food was good as always. Have been coming here for over 10 years and this place never disappoints.
I LOVE Powderface's coffee! The beignets are fine (actually, kinda bland TBH, and the sauces seem "cheap" like the caramel is not real butter caramel) But they have the absolute BEST coffee cakes ! I wish their pastries had signs so people could know wtf they are. lol The service is always fine. The location is a stone's throw away from me, so I'm biased on the sense that I can walk there in 2 mins, so I obviously appreciate that...especially due to the fact that it's gotta be difficult dealing with some of the patrons around this area. Due to that fact alone, I appreciate them for being here and staying open. (Especially due to the difficulties of owning a small business and especially in Oakland, where city leaders are some of the worst. Not to get political, but it's true.) The ambiance in the place is a typical cafe. It's got plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, which is great!
Had been wanting to try this place for a long time. Honestly. Pretty good. I will say, eat as soon as you get them. They're not good later. They get a little soggy. Service was just so-so. Coffee was just so-so. But yeah, the beignets are great as long as you eat right then and there.
Service was good and Vietnamese coffee was even better! Hella strong but kinda pricey....
I love it here. A cute little coffee shop that serves the best beignets! The prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly
The service was prompt. The mocha was excellent and I'm very picky with my mochas and it's very good. I highly suggest coming here and the inside is cute. Lots of seating.
This is one of the few spots around that serves beignets! They are fairly cheap too. You can order three beignets for $5. They go great with a cup of coffee. This place could probably use a touch-up. The presentation is a little lacking. However, the service is decent and the crepes are delicious, so I keep coming back. Two items to try: (1) The jalapeno bagels. They are delish. Load it up with egg and bacon and cheese. You won't be hungry for a longtime after that. (2) The smoothies. They are better than Jamba Juice. Made fresh with good quality ingredients. The area is a little dicey. So please be safe.
Ive been going to powderface for many years. I just got around to reviewing. This cafe has a lot of drink and food options. I love their smoothies. I also enjoy their jalapeño bagels with egg bacon and cheese. Recently I tried their iced latte which was good. I haven't had their beignets recently but when I did they were pretty good. You can also order over the phone before coming in which is convenient sometimes because there is usually two people working taking orders and making the food and drinks. Therefore you may have to wait for your items. This place has a couple of tables but a lot of people order to go since it is near the bart.