Gaylord's Caffe Expresso
(510) 658-2877
4150 Piedmont Ave
Oakland,
CA
94611
37.8269
-122.2515
Neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue
What People Are Saying About Gaylord's Caffe Expresso
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The Scene
Neighborhood folks study, philosophize or happily chat at little wooden tables crammed together under lofty ceilings. Once a hotel lobby, the room is colorful with a stained-glass window, big paintings and a blue glow from a strip of neon. Smokers delight in the outdoor seating out front, while hacky-sackers or piggyback riders mill around. The Starbucks across the way simply cannot compare.
The Food
Fresh, buttery cookies and perfectly moist muffins could accent some of the many drinks, like tropical iced tea, freshly squeezed lemonade and Mexican hot chocolate: a creamy blend of milk, bitter chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. An ice cream shake mixed with fresh OJ may be a little small for the price ($4.35) but it's heavenly just the same. Soup and veggie chili are full of spices but not house-made.
User Reviews
DPN
July 22, 2008
Excellent back atmosphere and people. Drinks are worth it... GO! I also love the two old school video games (Galaga and Ms. Pac Man).
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BruceGiardiniera
March 14, 2008
The coffee quality here is uneven and certainly not up to Peet's standards. The staff pays minimal attention to cleanliness and keeping the coffee fresh.hot. They do have a great variety of beverages not all of which are generally available at coffee sources. Personally I like the Yerba Mate. It's the only hangout place on Piedmont Ave. open until midnight and also early in the AM, so you can stop by before work OR after an event. Being the only place to hangout means there's really great people watching, especially groups of attractive women. While the work ethic may not be strong among the baristas, they tend to be cute and giggle when you pinch them when you have to squeeze by them to get to the rest room in back. One of the few places you won't be threatened with arrest for flirting with the staff, although I've heard that's changing.
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Anonymous
May 11, 2006
Gaylords is pretty much a Piedmont landmark! Open late, midnight everyday, you can count on crowds, chatter, local art or photographs decorating the walls, and great coffee! The mexican mocha and the milky way are my all time favs... PROS: Coffee and atmosphere CONS:
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Two Mochas:
The regular mocha is made with Ghirardelli's powdered chocolate; Gaylord's mocha is made with a special chocolate-ice-cream-based mix.
Art Exhibit:
Exhibits change monthly and often kick-off with an artist's opening party. To have art considered for exhibition, an application is available at the counter.
Category:
Coffee & Tea Shops, Grocery Stores, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Coffeehouses
