"Predictably, it starts with the coffee. Owner and founder Jen Apodaca has been roasting beans since 2005 and launched the Mother Tongue brand in 2019. Apodaca is a certified Q-Grader, which requires passing a rigorous exam testing one's coffee tasting abilities, and is the former chair of the Coffee Roasters Guild of America. Apodaca also was the 2019 US Cup Tasters Champion, and won second place in the 2022 Roasters Championship."
"Voters applauded the core product: "Great coffee!"; "The best coffee!"; "The cold brew!" The cafe's welcoming atmosphere and space also were called out. "Mother Tongue is a great establishment. The drinks (and after dark beverages) are consistently delicious, the staff is always friendly and accommodating and the ambiance is unmatched," commented Lyndsie of Oakland. To go with the cold brews, lattes and pour overs, Mother Tongues sells Colonial Donuts and pastries from The French Spot"
Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar in Oakland's Jewel Box neighborhood was chosen as the best coffee shop in the East Bay. Owner Jen Apodaca has roasted beans since 2005 and launched the Mother Tongue brand in 2019. Apodaca is a certified Q-Grader, former Coffee Roasters Guild of America chair, 2019 US Cup Tasters Champion, and 2022 Roasters Championship runner-up. The flagship cafe opened in April 2023 and pairs roasting expertise with mission-driven sourcing that pays growers above standard prices and supports women through the #shestheroaster campaign. The cafe offers cold brews, lattes, pour overs, pastries, small plates, a spacious patio, and friendly service.
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