Mother Tongue Cafe and Bar
Temescal · Oakland
Pouring beans from Mother Tongue Coffee
Founded by 2019 US Cup Tasting Champion and certified Q-Grader Jen Apodaca, Mother Tongue is the Oaklandside Nosh Award winner for best East Bay coffee shop -- a distinction built on two decades of roasting experience spanning Intelligentsia, Blue Bottle, and The Crown. The cafe serves coffee, pastries, small plates, and a full bar in an airy room with ADA-accessible outdoor seating on 41st Street. Everything on the cup -- from the single-origin filter options to the precision espresso -- reflects Apodaca's deep sourcing relationships and competition-level palate.
Where to find it
Hours
- Mon
- 07:00-21:00
- Tue
- 07:00-17:00
- Wed
- 07:00-17:00
- Thu
- 07:00-21:00
- Fri
- 07:00-21:00
- Sat
- 07:00-21:00
- Sun
- 07:00-21:00
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