Congee holds a special place in my heart and I love the Well’s take on it! The drinks are also super tasty here!

A lovely spot for healthy eating and drinking. It’s so nice to have a restaurant and hang out space focused on good clean living.

This is a great menu for both vegan and gluten free food; recipes that are compelling enough that I risk ordering them even though the dishes are sometimes prepared very badly -- twice Ive ordered avocado toast and received two halves each dropped carelessly on a slice of burnt toast. The other few times they were finely sliced with carefully applied garnishes. It is tasty food that feels healthy and satisfying.

This place is so holistic and awesome! I ordered a turmeric latte with oat milk and tried their vegan and gluten-free chocolate and banana bread. Interesting and delicious!The vibe here is awesome and they have so many holistic options to eat, drink, and supplement. Plus they have cute art inside and out.I took home a bunch of dry goods and a syrup too: Chai tea mix, materni-tea as a gift for my sister-in-law, and an elderberry wellness tea mix, and their wellness syrup to help boost my immune system. Loving them so far!

I am feeling good and healthy from my vegan diet and I appreciate the quality and consistency of the vegan power bowl and smoothies from the well. I also am using the lung love syrup. Ive mostly ordered delivery although Ive also been in person a few times Thank you, ☺️

This place is AMAZING! As someone with lots of food sensitivities I really appreciate the simplicity and whole ingredients in each of their dishes. The menu is unique, simple, flavorful and hearty and the staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some healthy food that will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged!

I order them through Grub Hub. Seriously, its hard to please me because Im pregnant. I just want flavor and to feel good afterwards, and this delivers. I get the spicy tuna bowl and Im a huge fan. So healthy and SO flavorful! They do not skimp. The price is pretty dead on for the quality and the amount of ingredients. Im grateful you guys are open!

Food was good, but was underwhelmed by the black tea I had. Cute decor and lots of interesting herbal tea options. Some seas inside and some outside make this a great little place to have a chill meal.

The gluten free treats are really sweet and chew too. They could make it better.

Great gluten free options! I loved their coffee and teas.. and I really wanted to buy from their spice shop inside but I didnt have the time. Next time!

What a lovely spot. Hunting for new apartment in this area and happy to find this local hangout. Beautiful space, amazingly friendly staff, and this tea selection is totally awesome - entire separate tea menu. Will definitely be coming back.

Bummer:(I door dashed from this place and the delivery only took 6 min but the acai bowls were barely cold let alone frozen thick sorbet/icecream consistancy they should be. It was advertised to be toped with seasonal fruit but instead had frozen blueberries and bananas... nothing seasonal about that here in California. Long story short great ingredients poorly used and misleading. Maybe this is a fluke and some one is in training using way to much liquid in making it but then why wasnt it colder?

Great smoothie and mochi pastries! The golden goji smoothie is super refreshing.

I am obsessed with this place, it is really rare for me to be able to walk into a restaurant and not have to modify what I order for my food sensitivities. I could eat everything on their menu and it is delicious, if I could eat here every day I would

Love The Well. Honestly one of the best places in the bay to get wholesome organic food with great colors and flavor even late into the night. I think more spots ot to take notes.Though, Chef if you’re listening I’d love a vegan soup! Thank you for bringing stable good nourishment to our community.

Had the Vegan Bowl yesterday. Devine! Also had a rose water ice tea and that was superb. Sweet bliss.

Delicious food and all gluten free! Nice vibes here.

Yikes. When I ordered an almost 20Dollar tuna bowl, I by no means expected to see mayonnaise tuna salad tucked over under the raw veggies. Yikes again. So pricey for the meh I got. I get that organic is expensive but the tuna sitch was weird and kinda gross. No interesting veg either, raw carrots, raw cabbage and a lot of rice. Harumph.If the server hasn’t been so unfriendly I might have gone back to ask for something else but I didn’t feel welcome in, so I was doubtful that information was going to be welcomed either.My drink wasn’t great either, golden milk. I’ve had a lot of these in my day, it was weirdly watery. Aw well. I’ve had good food there before so I kept a few stars on there for good measure.

Surprisingly mellow vibe, sitting outside in the shade on a Sunday afternoon. The menu is unique and the food always good.

Fantastic, original herbal food and drinks. One of a kind place. So glad its in the neighborhood. Beautifuk space and warm staff.

Yummy, mostly vegan and delicious!! The mushroom MCT latte is so good too!

Was looking for something in the area to eat with my Celiacs (Gluten Free). After finally finding parking (very difficult), we walked in and I couldnt get over the smell of the place... Unfortunately had to leave without getting anything. Went to P.F. Changs for lunch they have Gluten Free Options.

Great food, fantastic vibes. I absolutely love this place.

Always a delightful stop. I got some Pudding this time around.

I ordered a 5.99$ fish taco under the impression it would be fresh fish or fried at least and it was dry, cold, and unseasoned tuna fish salad that was from a 1$ can of tuna.Highly disappointed. If i didnt get it delivered, i would demand a refund.The shiitake mushroom taco was delicious.

Pretty unique and interesting spot. Fresh food and coffees, bulk-ish herbs, soaps and sundries from local artisans.Food was good, not expensive.

Yummy, wholesome, healing food

Waited 15 minutes for a cold brew, didn’t complain, and got the most attitude for there being the faintest sense of displeasure on my face?

I wish I could give this place 6 stars. One of the best cafes Ive ever been to!

One of my favorite spaces in Oakland. Open mic every Sunday, amazing menu + holistic healing options, and on top of supporting local artists, everyone who works here is just wonderful. Hella positive energy 😌🙏🏽

The Well is a cute little tea shop/restaurant/lounge tucked away in North Oakland. They have a wonderful selection of teas and vegetarian dishes - I enjoyed the Pickled Burdock Congee and the Immuni-Tea for a late afternoon lunch. I highly recommend swinging by if you’re in the mood for a chill cup of tea and a bite to eat.

Delicious! Would most definitely come back for more.

Very special place. I love the vibes and menu. Kava, teas, mushroom coffee & bowls. The place is run like a co-operative & is very inclusive!

Yum yum yum very large and in charge portion size. Yowza!

Healthy, delicious, and the kindest people. I actually feel better physically after eating here. Vitamins veggies whole ingredients interesting spices... You MUST GO HERE at least once (youll be back!)

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place- too many good things to pick from! Spicy tuna tacos are the favorite, though!

This place rocks! My vegan lunch was delicious! I highly recommend The Well.

Great food, cool atmosphere, pleasant staff.

Love their chai

I got the tuna taco and tuna bowl ...thinking it was poke tuna not canned tuna...it didn’t taste good to me at all unfortunately. The beets were dry the rice was hard. I didn’t like the chia pudding ..threw all of my food away except for the cold brew smoothie which also tasted not great. 😑

Really Disappointing, waited way to long for my beverage and more importantly There Was No STRICT MAsk Wearing, the tall Gentleman behind the counter came out from the back had NO mask this evening, nonof the other employees said ANYTHING! Im never coming back, this has happend multiple times this month and wayyy to crowded especially during delivery.

Honestly its very overpriced and underwhelming. Its the kind of thing you could have made better at home in about as much time as you waited for the order to be ready

The concept is great, but it just did not quite deliver. The food pictures beauitfully, but it photographs better than it tastes. And the people that worked there werent mean, but they werent friendly either.

Fresh and Healthy! Love this Place😎👌🏽🍽👅

I ordered the vegan bowl - it was a good portion, enough for two lunches. The black sesame mochi cake was also very good, really chewy. They included a bag of loose tea as a free sample with my order. Overall, on the pricier side, but its organic and I look forward to eating from here again.

Food was below average. The poke bowl is basically canned tuna. And the bone broth bowl was tasteless.

Delicious local healthy and comforting food

Just ordered my second meal in two days from here and I’m considering another order tomorrow. Spectacularly fresh and tasty, reasonably priced, and each time I’ve picked up my grub, the energy inside is positive, happy, and the space is super clean! Shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and black sesame mushrooms are a must, y’all! 😋😋😋😋😋

Excellent spot!

Thanks for serving healthy food to the community and helping those in need! Support this restaurant! They are helping make the community a better place ❤️🌎❤️

Love this place! Close to freeway. Friendly and helpful staff. Great vibe! Love that they offer healthy, natural and delicious drinks. I especially enjoyed the Strong Womens Syrup drink - if you need a natural dose of iron that is easy on the tummy, give that one a try!

Food is good, but portions are small for thr price, probably because its organic. Eating organic is good though, just expensive compared to places serving the same kind of food.If I recall correctly, most of the food options were vegan.

The food is good but the man handing out the pick up orders was rude. He asked me repeatedly “what company are you with?” While I had ordered using the restaurant’s own app. He then gives me my order, which was about 10 minutes late and lectures me by saying “your order was from Fresbytes”! So, I got scolded for not knowing what app runs their app. Get it together and get rid of the bad apples.

Great vegan options!

Incredible food. Unique flavors that are perfectly executed.

Love the people here and the outdoor space out front. The drinks are amazing and unique. Give this spot a try for something different.

SO good. Locally run by a rad woman. Food is exceptional and healthy. One of my favorite places to come for a meal, or to come for a cup of tea or coffee and work. Thanks for the good vibes!

Delicious and nutrient packed foods. Love the cozy vibe! I had the Split Pea Kale soup served with wild rice, sesame oil, coconut flakes and tamari and it was so yummy! On another note, seating is quite limited so it may not be the best for larger parties of 2+

Came here with a friend for the open mic. Great positive environment. Had an amazing rose Earl grey and a mochi muffin. Next time Ill try one of their vegan bowls.

Too bad the nettle tea was so light. will try chamomile next time. few table inside and outside. music in the eve, dj as well. exotic smoothies.

I got the best and never ending smothie here!

Great organic gluten free and vegan options here. Highly recommended for meeting up with 1-4 friends for purposeful teas and delightful healthy bites. The Chai is my favorite and the bowls are great too.

Delicious vegan food. Kava / chocolate drinks. Has a Pay-It-Forward menu. Community space. Open mic every Sunday (8-10). Wonderful place.

Great little place with excellent eats and beverages. Really nice staff. Terrific atmosphere. Multiple different types of seating. A must-visit!

Shakes are yummy! And I love the VEGAN BOWL!

From the very second we opened the front door and walked in, we *knew* this was a place full of love, nurishment and generosity, and the food far exceeded our expectations. Try the honey samples, look at the jewelry displays... And enjoy pure aromathrepy.

This is a beautiful, welcoming space with delicious food and drinks. The savory porridge is amazing. Great for little kids, too -- ours loved the low couch and the box of toys and books in the back. Such a lovely addition to the community!

Delicious and healthy power bowls and smoothies. Great staff!!

I am pretty much a regular here (lol), but that’s because of the amazing vibe here. The food (I am obsessed with the karma bowl and pretty much crave it at least once a week) and drinks are fantastic. Everything here is great and you can’t go wrong. Love the space, which is always so open and friendly.

Great Customer Service! Beautiful People! Love the Coffee!

So happy to be here with having GF and vegan menu. Power bowl is very nice for me. Chai is also so nice!

Nice lil hipster-vibe cafe with fresh food and small shop with tea, jewelry, and etc.

Great selection of teas and herbs and oils. The congees are really good too. Their karma meal program is great and deserves more attention.

My first experience at The Well was not very good, I ordered something from the menue that I didnt like a bit. But, I decided to come back yesterday for a second time and I ordered something different (suggested by the lady at the cash register) a Karma bowl! It was delicious! I also tried their Chai chocolate, it was very good, cant wait to be back. Now Im hooked! :D

Great drinks and chill environment. I like this place a lot. Ill bring my laptop here and pound superfood lattes when I need to focus on a project.

Original Organic food and amazing selection of conscious items from massage tools to the best chocolate in the world Honey Mamas chocolates

Good food, good vibes. Nice welcoming space to get cozy with an alternative latte, nourish yourself with a warm bowl of kichari, or do some computer work.

Chai was great! Coffee pretty mediocre.

Very healthy food and a little more pricy than other restaurants for the quantity but that makes sense since the ingredients are organic. Id recommend the khachari (not sure about spelling) bowl and strawberry maca smoothie!

Coolest place!

Wonderful selection of healthy and original treats. I love the fact the prices arent outrageous. This is a little gem in the East Bay!

Friendly healthy atmosphere

Love coming to this quaint and peaceful tea shop! And especially for someone who cant drink coffee, Im super grateful for The Well.

Plus 5 stars for the concept. Minus more than half for the lack of service. I was the only customer in line and there were 4 employees who wouldnt take my order bc they wanted to carry on a dull conversation amongst themselves.

Great comfort food thats healthy & consciously prepared.

I tried the chai drinking chocolate and it was amazing. No ordinary hot chocolate, this was more akin to a cacao tea and I highly reccomend you experience it! Cant wait to go back and try other drinks they have on offer!

Healthy and delicious! Can imagine it to be good meal post yogi, sauna, floating or when you are sick or hungover. Got Kharkiv porridge bowl

You get a lot of food and the selection is great!

Good food + coworking space next door.Your first visit to the coworking space is free!

I LOVE this place! Delicious and nourishing food, tea and other drinks in a comfortable setting and friendly service.

Great service fresh ingredients

Great ambiance and a wide selection of coffee, tea, and healthy food. Lots of local products and friendly staff.

You must go!!! Amazing Elixers and healing teas, kava, cacao, etc...soooo delicious.Best staff ever and they have incredible music and events all the time. This is the new community hub we have all been dreaming about. See you at The Well.

The reason im giving 3 stars is because I really want to push businesses that claim to be health conscious, sustainable and earth friendly to actually be that. The food is healthy as long as you leave the chicken and eggs off. Sweet that they have a pay-what-you-can dish - I paid the suggested price for about 1 cup of a rice legume porridge, arugula and a few slices of tofu. Art of wildlife lines the walls, rustic upcycled interior, bulk herbs, medicinal teas... you would think that this place would be vegan, but no. Why??? no one that would eat this style of food would mind if you left the animals out! Check out Shangri-la up the street - very similar style of food minus the planet-killing animal products. Unlike Paleo and Gluten Free, Vegan/plant-based isnt just about personal health/lifestyle choices, it has a huge impact on the planet and on all life. You could serve a mock chicken sausage (check out Leona Veg in Chinatown Oakland.) No half steppin, do the dive!! the universe will support you!!

Tasty smoothies and relaxed atmosphere

Fantastic drinks, eats and atmosphere. Must stop by if you are in Oakland!

Cozy late night place to chill and sip a warm elixir.

Chat up community, type up manifestos, nosh up to health! Keep up the great work Well!!

In a more enlightened and soulful world we will have more places just like The Well

Best cafe in the Bay Area no doubt about it.