Tierra Mia Coffee

Good roaster, even though it’s a Cali chain. The Guatemala beans I got were delicious. Definitely pricey, though: $ 22 for a pound, if I recall correctly. $ 11 for 8 ounces.

This is a «true» coffee house. Spacious with traditional wood décor, good coffee. Great for meeting or working on a computer. Free wifi and right near the 19^th st bart station.

My first latte here ($ 3.95 for medium). So, so, soooooo good. Strong yet mellow. No nasty aftertaste like Starbucks. Love it.

Two words: Horchata Frappé!!! I live in Santa Clara and am willing to drive to this one and the one in SF just for this coffee. So much flavor and tastes can’t compare to anything else! They really need one in San Jose!!!

Yes, moving here from LA I was so excited to see a Tierra Mia location. The only downside of this location I would say is there are ALOT of flies indoors. I don’t know if it was particularly the day I was visiting but there was swarms of flies just hanging out inside.
The drink of choice is the Horchata latte of course. It is pretty sweet and if you are lactose intolerant I would deter away from this since there is dairy in the horchata syrup itself so there really is no way around this. In my case, I am willing to sacrifice my stomach since the Horchata latte is THAT good.

I randomly stumbled upon this coffee shop awhile back and wasn’t particularly impressed. Should’ve checked out Unilocal because I visited again recently & got the Horchata Latte — WOWWWW: D I love Horchata already… even better to make a coffee drink out of it! It was late so I only ordered a small ($ 3.95) but it was really tasty with the right amount of sweetness. If Horchata Latte doesn’t float your boat, they also serve pour over coffees, expressos, specialty drinks, pastries, etc.
The space is great with high ceilings, cool artwork — fun place to people watch, study, or hang out with a friend. Probably would be a nice first date coffee spot ;)
Location wise it’s near the Bart station and next to the Paramount Theater. I feel like while it’s not in the best part of town, it’s an up and coming area.
Next time I’m in an Horchata kind of a mood, I’ll definitely be back here!

A friend brought me to this place, not knowing this place even existed.
The service was so nice! He recommended a drink to me and asked if I wanted toppings when he was about to finish it. The little things you ask to your customers makes them happy.
I ordered a rice and bean frappé. The flavor was amazing. There are tiny chunks of beans for some texture and some cinnamon on top for some kick. I can’t wait to come back and get another one!

First time coming here and I already love it! I asked the nice girl who took my order for a recommendation and she immediately told me about the Rice and Bean Frappé. It’s like she said, the name really doesn’t do the drink justice; many people might just pass over it. It was DELICIOUS though, with a hint of horchata and the ground coffee beans to give it that gritty texture if you don’t want a milkshake type of consistency in your drink.
The location is nice and spacious and rustic looking which I love and it’s a great environment to get stuff done! Definitely coming back here again, if I don’t already drink another cup in the same sitting…

The horchata frappé is probably my fave blended drink in the world! If you haven’t tried it please do because it’s not an everyday thing to see anyone selling such a unique idea. It’s sweetness and flavors bring up so much old memories from home as well as new ones!
The whole vibe of the place is also beautiful (marble pillars??) but especially because they decorate the walls with photos of Mexican landmarks, humble folx, and the fruits of their labor. I support my hermanx for sharing the love from LA and the work that goes into such treats.

Service was excellent. She was pleasant and attentive to my order and offered to warm my scone to my preference. Light warm or really warm lol. I appreciate that attention.
The scone itself is soft and buttery and full of layers. I think it is a little pricey at 3.50 but then again it’s the location, man hours to make it, etc. I do appreciate the bacon pieces are big and plenty. I would visit again to try the coffee.
If your in the area and the line is short stop by.

I am not an avid coffee drinker and definitely do not like my coffee super strong; found this place that blended the coffee for me. I got the mocha frap and it was amazing, at least 2x better than Starbucks fraps!
Must try if you like blended sweet coffee!
–1 for all those wild flies outside their door.

It was love at first Horchata Latte. DIOS MIO it really doesn’t get any better!
As a Chicana, it made me really happy to see a coffee shop dedicated to latinos/​latino culture. Located in the Heart of downtown Oakland, it is conveniently accessible (although parking is a bit tricky). The service is quick, reliable and the space is gorgeous. Huge lobby area complete with outlets, couches, tables and more. I almost wish I were still in school so I could send hours studying there!
As for the horchata latte, it pretty much sells itself. The taste is so rich and delicious, I wish I could have it in an IV bag connected to me at all times. And I mean that in the most nromal way possible.

[3.5/5 for food & drinks][4/5 as a study spot]
Dropped by this place on a Friday afternoon after volunteering for a study spot/​convenient waiting spot for the BART. The interior is very casual with wide spaces and plenty of seating. There is free wifi though it was a bit slow. There are some outlets around but I’d suggest coming in with a fully charged laptop in case you can’t nab one of the outlet spots. Service was average but they got the job done.
I ordered the Spinach Feta croissant and the Horchata Frappé. I asked for the croissant to be warmed but it came out lukewarm. It was very average. Decently flaky but not quite buttery enough. The feta didn’t have a strong salty bite but it was better than having just a plain spinach croissant. The Horchata Frappé was pretty good but it was a heavy drink and by the end of my cup my tongue was gasping for air. I may opt for an iced horchata latte next time instead but the frappé is definitely worth a try at least once.
Overall, nice study spot to kill a few hours especially if you want easy access to the BART station.

They’ve got an enjoyable atmosphere with room to spread out. It’s not huge but it’s a nice size and quiet so you can get work done. The baristas are genuine and knowledgeable about their product. The horchata latte and frapp are absolutely delicious. I don’t mind my coffee a little sweeter than most so it’s right on point for me. If sweet is not your thing you may want to try something else or add some half and half to tinge the sweet. Do visit them, they’re a small business and they operate a great coffee shop! Support our local business owners. And if you’re in SF, visit their second shop there!

I bought a bag of Tierra Mia’s coffee beans to brew at home. It was a very rare Colombia Geisha variety. Coffee nerds would know what that is. (Basically it’s a unusual case of African coffee grown in South America). They were expensive for coffee beans, but fairly reasonable considering how uncommon these are.
The good news is that the coffee is delicious, like a richer Ethiopian floral-​toned coffee. This makes me consider Tierra Mia a pretty serious coffee roaster. I look forward to trying more of their beans, roasted in Pico Rivera, CA.

I really love the spaciousness of this coffee shop, and it’s location right next to the Bart station is great. I asked the cashier for a recommendation and she said the Horchata Iced Latte was super popular, and so I proceeded to order it. It was my first time trying anything horchata-​related. For others who also haven’t tried horchata, their horchata latte tastes like a blend between caramel and vanilla with a gritty taste due to the cinnamon as well. I didn’t particularly like the taste at first, but it definitely grows on you as you continue to sip the drink. It’s actually pretty decent.
This place makes a pretty good study place. Make sure to look for the Wifi at the cash register! Wifi isn’t the best though :(

Since two months ago, I’ve started working in close proximity and I cannot tear myself away from the thought of Tierra Mia’s cappuccino.
I’ve been trapped in the constant cycle of excitement before reaching Tierra Mia in the morning, anticipation when patiently waiting for the making of cappuccino, sigh of satisfaction at perfection after that first sip, and the torturous wait until that ‘next time we meet’.
I’ve probably frequented hundreds of coffee shops around the world by now, some spectacular, a few memorable. Tierra Mia’s cappuccino, though, makes it feel like it is tailor made to fit my perfect cup of. One that I can have everyday, and take comfort in the same feeling of the first time that a girl-​had-​meets-​her-​perfect-​cap.

Warren G. «Regulators,» came on while I was working. Automatic four stars for that because «mount up!»
But really, this is a clean, nice, well laid out café. The draw for me to check it out was the horchata latte which was everything I dreamed of. It was rich, well prepared, with beautiful foam (see photo). It was served in a ceramic cup which I also appreciated as I was sitting there to work.
I also consumed a spinach and feta croissant. I asked for it to be warmed and they tried. It was still cold in the middle. Womp womp. Delicious nonetheless.
There were a handful of people working and they were pleasant. The facility, as I mentioned, was clean and well kept. There is a restroom key if you need to use it and you bus your own dishes into a tub (that I missed). There’s a few couches, lots of tables and chairs and it’s an easily accessible location from BART or the bus.
So if you’re in the area and love horchata lattes, check it out.

I am not a big fan of the blended frappé drinks from Starbucks, Peet’s or coffee shops that make the frozen beverage. But Tierra Mia’s have unique varieties and their own version is one of the best.
My first visit was on August 22 after seeing the NBA trophy nearby. Obviously standing in the long line to see the trophy got me thristy. I got the Horchata Cream. For $ 4.75, I get the traditional Latin American beverage into an icy mixture. This is my second time drinking the coffee chain’s popular beverage and I really like this drink very much. Plus on that day, I had nothing in my stomach.
I did came back a week later and ordered the coconut frappé. The beverage comprised of an icy and creamy coconut cream-​flavored mixture with shredded coconut topping. I also like the coconut flavor from this beverage. And the baristas did a great job in preparing both of my drinks from both visits.
You can not go wrong with any of this icy beverages to beat the East Bay heat.
I have yet to try the coffee from the company. But I heard they dripped the coffee drinks one at a time, which I like and may try very soon.

At first I thought I found Horchata Heaven since they serve Horchata Frappé, Horchata Latte, and Horchata Cream Something… but upon trying their Horchata Latte, I knew my dreams were dashed.
First off they use powder. Secondly, they didn’t mix the powder well enough so it was chunky in my warm latte with a bitter shot of espresso.
So gross I had to throw it away. So if that was you, yes you 3 (2 girls and a guy) watching me pour the Horchata Latte out into the black bin, yes that was me.
And no, I simply couldn’t finish this awful drink…