A nice cafe. I dropped by to get a regular drip coffee to go and it tasted alright. The cashier was also friendly and nice. As for the space, the cafe was clean and is on the smaller size for cafes, with a few tables and chairs inside and a couple tables outside on the sidewalk. Some customers were working on their laptops while others chatted with friends, so a good spot to get work done or hang out. It's also conveniently located since it's only a few blocks from Bart. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if your nearby running errands and want coffee, it's a convenient option.
Stopped by Hudson Bay today and the atmosphere is great. Community, good coffee and snacks. Highly recommend for pickup or to sit and enjoy the Rockridge community.
Me and my family had did a take out order for breakfast at this restaurant. We ordered through an app and within twenty minutes the food was delivered to the house. I ordered the green dragon. Which consists of bacon, avocado, egg, spicy mayo, pepper jack cheese on a sourdough bread. The sandwich was phenomenal and the flavor was amazing. The sandwich was very filling and the price was very reasonable. A great place to order food from because the menu is filled with great options.
Great vibe! Got the Guatemala organic drip with a splash of milk and a standard turkey sandwich with sourdough bread. Wished I could've tried their October recommendation (Ethiopia Limu) but it wasn't available as a drip :( the Guatemala was good though and got the job done as I was doing some work on my laptop. Good WiFi, chill environment. Filled with people but can find a spot to sit and not too busy. Also has street parking which is a nice plus!
This spot had cozy vibes! My cortado was rich and creamy, and very smooth and not too acidic. I also enjoyed a satisfying, flavorful tomato basil soup and caprese sandwich, in which the mozzarella was very fresh. My only qualm is that the food took a while to prep, especially since they originally got my order wrong and brought me the wrong sandwich, but they did rectify it (just after a long wait).
Hudson Bay is a coffee shop with the best breakfast burrito I've ever had, hands down. The amount of ingredients in the burrito is just right and balanced, without being greasy. It also comes with an addicting spicy salsa that I like to dab on top before each bite. The club is amazing also, just like the burrito it's nicely balanced and flavorful, and that comes with a scoop of their potato salad which I can never get enough of. You can tell the food is thoughtfully prepared with love. I'm always glad to pop in when I'm in the neighborhood.
If we are in town, this is the spot we visit at least once a weekend during morning dog walk. My husband needs his morning coffee and is in love with the green dragon sandwich there. I usually get my usual decaf over ice, whether it's cold or hot outside because I like to crunch the turbinado sugar from the bottom. Bring your own straw! The line forms out the front door and you can place your order with the cashier. Apple Pay is OK. You can then sit inside or on one of the outdoor tables. During the pandemic everybody was outside and it was a very local scene. Now most people sit inside if it's cold out. Sometimes we order the food for pick up on the app before we leave home so that it is ready by the time we arrive. I usually am outside with the dogs, so I'm not sure if they are letting people into their restroom again. They were not during the pandemic. There is a sign on the door, saying service animals only but I have often seen people walk in with their dogs to order. I guess it just depends on who is behind the counter and how much they want to regulate. Other people tie their dogs up outside while they go inside. There is no dog water bowl here but I also I've never asked. It's an easy walk from Rockridge BART or there is plenty of metered street parking that starts after 9 AM in the mornings or free residential parking.
Adding this place to one of the coffee shops I visit frequently, it has a prominent presence on college avenue dominating the corner it is located on. It has a reasonable amount of seating inside and a good internet connection when you want to set up for work. There's also lots of seating outside, some in less noisy parts if you need a bit of quiet. They have a full range of coffees and pastries, as well as sandwiches and other food types. There is also a selection of wines if that's what you're in the mood for. The decor and layout is pleasant and makes for an interesting place to hang out. I was working here on this day while it was raining outside, it was beautiful looking out the bay window on the corner to the wet and rainy streets. And when I needed to work outside later, to join a meeting where I didn't want the noise, the canopy gave plenty of protection from the rain. The baristas were very friendly and accommodating, making me a nice latte with latte art for this review.
After living in the area for a while, I stopped in here with my husband for a quick and easy breakfast and we were happy with the service and food. We both ordered iced lattes, which came out first and were really good. For our food we ordered a breakfast burrito and a breakfast bagel sandwich. Both were really good, hot and fresh but simple as well. I really liked the salsa that came with the breakfast burrito. I would definitely come back here for a quick but easy breakfast or lunch!