Monkey Forest Road Coffee in Oakland

Adventuring around Merrit Lake in Oakland, I came across the most Zen coffee shop I have ever been to. Monkey Forest Road Coffee, 3265 Grand Ave Oakland CA 94610. The coffee was delicious. Way beyond a cup of joe, this hot brew was the perfect was to end my stay in Oakland. The scone was especially delicious. The exterior and interior are inspired by a spiritual center and make for a very different, zen coffee experience. At first I thought it was going to be pretentious but the people are very cool and helpful and the coffee is excellent.