The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

Rachael Noguera 3 months ago

Wow. I think I found my favorite coffee shop in Oakland. It’s quite lovely with its beautiful shiny tiled green panel. Drinks are served on off white ceramic ware with the crown logo with saucer. I was shocked on my second visit that I had a choice of espresso to be used for my latte. The details and delivered drink here are amazing! This service is best when you are not in a rush and can appreciate execution and an actualized experience.

Busybusygal 5 months ago

I’ve been here a few times and the drinks are almost always great. Some of the staff I’ve encountered have been really sweet and welcoming. Today, April 5th around 11am, my husband grabbed the Rosina and Classic lattes while I waited in the car with my sleeping toddler. After tasting them, I went in to ask for a bit more of the specialty syrups that come with those drinks. Instead, the staff pictured told me four times to go add simple syrup myself which isn’t the same thing. The looks and tone I received felt very condescending and dismissive. We paid $15 plus a tip; I don’t think asking for more of the syrup that’s already part of the drink is an unreasonable request.

Dharma M Edited 9 months ago

We recently visited a charming coffee house in Oakland, known for its specialty in pour-over coffee. When we arrived in the morning, the place wasn't too busy, and we were pleased to find plenty of comfortable seating areas. The coffee shop offers a variety of coffee beans sourced from different parts of the world, and they even have their own coffee roasting and tasting room. This was the first coffee shop I've ever visited with a coffee brewing lab, which was quite impressive. We ordered a filtered pour-over (Colombia Edwin Norena), a latte, and an iced coffee, along with two pastries. The pastries were delicious, and the coffees were flavorful, although not overly strong. The pour-over coffee, in particular, stood out for its lack of bitterness. I also noticed another customer ordering an espresso flight, which was presented beautifully. I look forward to trying that next time.

Cai 11 months ago

It’s a really nice cafe for coffee connoisseurs and enthusiasts in Oakland! They offer a variety of beans and pour over flights. The latte is good and is more on the light roast side (which seems to be their preference here). They also host classes. The inside is really nice but the seating is a bit difficult for coworking. They do have tables outside and an outdoor area!

ahkwai Lert a year ago

I absolutely love this place! The atmosphere is fantastic—cozy and inviting—though seating is quite limited, especially in the mornings when it gets busy. They have a special Tasting Room that offers stellar coffee service, with diverse counter heights perfect for drinks and light bites. The space also features an impressive 8-tap system and a mobile modular coffee bar called “Naaga,” crafted by Oakland artist Chambers Art & Design. The aroma of fresh coffee here is incredible. Today, I ordered a 4oz espresso with milk made from the Kenya Kii Peaberry Washed beans, as well as a menu item called Leila by Alisha Rajan. The Leila is mischievous and magical—a sparkling iced Americano with fig and ginger syrup, topped with ume plum coconut whipped cream and garnished with candied ginger. It’s like Leila, the black cat, inviting you to play along. The Leila uses Tanzanian beans and, although the portions are small and prices on the higher side, the quality is absolutely worth it. The coffee is fragrant and intensely flavorful. If you enjoy fruity coffee blends, Leila is a must-try. The staff explain the coffees in a way that’s easy to understand and really enhances the experience. I’ll