A Bay Area Boost for Busy Executives 
A refreshing cup of coffee is all you need to rejuvenate your tired mind and refuel your exhausted energy storage; it makes your mind and body feel energetic and alive and restarts the generation of new and interesting ideas in your mind! Amid a hard day at work, during business travel or between two rigorous sessions of work meetings, a delightful cup of coffee can be your best companion and savior and help you deliver that powerful speech with even more impact and enthusiasm or make the perfect pitch to your client.
However, coffee is not really just about coffee. As you would agree, it’s also about the peace and the ambience that accompany it. While a hot and fresh cup of coffee savored in a cozy little coffee shop where some interesting music is playing, a light chatter is doing the rounds and fresh muffins are being served along can give you the much needed boost, a cup of coffee taken amid chaos and noise and can leave you feeling irritated.
Presenting before you the top three coffee shops in Oakland! These are those secret cafes that will rejuvenate your business acumen in the most desired manner and will help you enjoy a moment of bliss amid all the work, travel and hassle.
Awaken Café
As the name suggests itself, the café is sure to awaken you from that ugly spell of fatigue. It boasts of quick and friendly service that will leave you with a warm smile on your face, fresh and delectable coffee accompanied by savory snacks and an energetic atmosphere that is always buzzing with the latest neighborhood gossip and political critique.
The mild music is pleasing to the ears and the wide array of organic teas and coffees can make it difficult to select the best one. The décor is neat and cozy and the big windows let you enjoy the outside view. The café also serves beer and wine and free Wi-Fi is an added bonus!
Address: 1429 Broadway (between Telegraph Ave & 15th St) Oakland, CA 94612
Thornhill Coffee House
If you are looking for a warm and snug atmosphere that comes with delicious coffee, refreshing smoothies and healthy green snacks, head to the Thornhill Coffee House. The owner is known for her energetic and warm vibe and the staff is ultra-friendly and helpful. Being quite popular, this coffee house usually houses a decent number of people at all times and it can be quite funny to eavesdrop on all the chatter.
The menu is flexible and the service is very quick and pleasing. The sandwiches are sure to sweep you off your feet. You don’t have to wait for your cup of coffee for hours and the airy ambience helps you feel refreshed!
Address: 5772 Thornhill Dr (between Grisborne Ave & Alhambra Ln) Oakland, CA 94611
Kefa Coffee
For the admirers of drip coffee, Kefa Coffee is a heaven. The coffee is rich in flavor and provides an instant dose of energy. Unlike the other cafes on the list, Kefa Coffee enjoys a very diverse crowd and usually plays host to artists, ladies and business executives. The menu offers healthy and delectable snacks and their brownies and pastries are to die for. While the ambience indoor is chic and inviting, the patio outside is even more compelling and lets you sip on your coffee most peacefully. The staff wears pretty smiles at all times and proves friendly throughout.
Address: 422 29th Ave, Oakland CA
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