At the center of downtown Oakland’s emerging art and social scene, the Awaken Café is a world-class, organic espresso bar and art gallery.

Phase Two (scheduled for early 2009) will expand our operations into a 3500 sqaure foot historic lounge and will include a coffee and tea house, organic and local eatery, meeting place, community center, and expansive art gallery.  After dark, we will transform into a beer and wine bar which will be known as a premiere destination for cutting edge music and live performance in the East Bay.

Walk through our doors and you enter a truly unique and sustainably designed space that is welcoming, comfortable, and full of life.  Our staff, along with serving you the perfect cup of coffee, tea, and other simple and creative treats, will greet you by name and introduce you to members of our community.  As you connect with old and new friends, you might purchase a piece of art exhibited in our gallery as you enjoy the rich flavors of expertly prepared espresso coffee. In phase two, you can meet your study group, hold a club meeting, dance along with a popular Balinese orchestra, enjoy a neo-vaudeville performance act, or discover a funky new local band. Welcome to the Awaken Café!

Hours.

Monday through Friday.

7 am to 6 pm

Saturday & Sunday.

8 am to 2 pm

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