you're on north craig street, where the university energy meets oakland's quieter residential blocks. sidecar coffee and bake shop holds down this corner with the kind of steady confidence that comes from knowing your neighborhood actually wants you here. the regulars speak volumes about what works. they're not just grabbing coffee and running. they're settling in, coming back, treating this place like it matters to their daily rhythm. when a shop builds that kind of loyalty in a city with serious coffee competition, you know they're doing more than just pulling shots and heating milk. the baked goods complement the coffee program without trying to steal the show. you'll find both the morning rush crowd and the afternoon laptop set here, each getting what they came for. grab an americano and watch craig street wake up, or time your visit for when the late-day light hits just right through those…
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(412) 912-9500
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4.6
local cred
52%
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