Zocalo Coffeehouse

Zocalo Coffeehouse is a community-focused, women-owned coffeehouse and roastery in downtown San Leandro — the name comes from the Mexican-Spanish word for “town square,” and it lives up to it. Alongside artisanal coffee (roasted on-site), breakfast, sandwiches, and tapas, Zocalo hosts live local musicians, open mics, trivia nights, and Friday/Saturday evening happy hours (6–9pm). With indoor and outdoor seating, a kids’ play area, and a genuine neighborhood-gathering-place feel, it’s been an East Bay institution for decades.