


Powderface
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Powderface is listed on FindALoco in Oakland, CA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Cafe.
Powderface is a welcoming cafe in Oakland, California, located at 3411 E 12th St #134 near the Fruitvale BART Station. Its convenient setting makes it an easy stop for commuters needing coffee on the run, neighborhood visitors, and anyone looking for a casual place to pause before or after transit. With a 4.3 rating from 302 reviews, Powderface is a familiar choice for coffee, pastries, and made-to-order cafe treats in the Fruitvale area.
The menu offers standard coffee drinks alongside customer favorites such as matcha lattes, listed as green tea, and caramel frappes. Guests can also choose from pastries and desserts displayed at the counter, while French-style crepes are prepared to order. Beignets are another noted option for those seeking something sweet. This variety makes Powderface a practical Oakland cafe for a quick morning drink, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a simple dessert stop.
Powderface provides both indoor and outdoor seating, offering flexibility for different kinds of visits. Reviewers describe it as a useful spot to study and a convenient cafe near public transportation, while also noting fast service and friendly front-counter staff. The atmosphere is straightforward and casual: a place where travelers, students, and local residents can settle in with a drink or grab an order to go. Parking near Fruitvale BART may be limited, so arriving by transit can be especially convenient.
Open early on weekdays from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Powderface cafe in Oakland, CA fits early commutes and daytime routines. Weekend hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Whether you are meeting a friend, studying near Fruitvale BART, picking up a caramel frappe, or trying a freshly made crepe, Powderface offers an accessible local cafe experience centered on drinks, pastries, and approachable service.
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Sign in to reviewIf you're looking for coffee on the run, or somewhere to study that's near public transit, this place might just be it for you! That's exactly how I was able to get to this place -- as it was steps away from the Fruitvale BART Station. I'd like to also say that this place probably has one of the best Vietnamese coffee places to date -- despite being in the Fruitvale neighborhood. I love how there's other vendors joining in on the Fruitvale Village hype, and I'm just really happy for this business overall. The other things that I got from this establishment were their croissants -- they have ones that tasted really good. The hospitality was immaculate, and they made their drinks in a fast and efficient matter.
Pretty nice café spot, they make decent matcha lattes ( they call it green tea🫥) which i always get! There are different pastries on the counter where you order. The cleanliness gotta be better though 💀 The service is fast and employees are nice. The prices are decent for the food and drinks🔥
Its always a pleasure eating here the people in the front are so nice and the food is very good I always order my caramel frappe here 😋 …
Good cafe near Fruitvale Bart. They have many pastry/dessert options including French style crepes made to order and all the standard coffee drinks. They have indoor and outdoor seating but there are always people lurking around and parking can be tough around FV Bart.
The food here is good . I just wish the customer service was better . I arrived to their location 15 minutes before closing . I ordered a box of beignet and the cashier stated that she was going to make my order but that next time I should be jere 15 minutes before closing . I understand everyone wanting to go home but it was an unnecessary answer . If she did not want to do the order she could have just simply said no .
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