We are building a community hub with and for chefs, neighbors, culture bearers, organizers, and activists. Together, we host spaces for people to nurture direct and local economies, and to gather for play, learning, culture, healing and collaboration.

Visit Our Space: Open Test Kitchen

What started as our flagship incubator program has now evolved into a fully operating kitchen and restaurant led with chef-entrepreneurs. Visit our space during café hours or bring your next event to Open Test Kitchen. Learn more.

Upcoming Events

5.09: Día de las Madres with Mecato and Café con Cariño

we are so excited to co-create a space that celebrates and honors our mothers, caretakers, and all t…

5.02: Cafécito and Crafts

Join Oakland’s most relaxed creative experience where coffee culture meets artistic expression…

4.25: Spring Mahjong

Open play mahjong, with bolo bao tasting, Qingming dishes and community altar – hosted by The …

4.25: Café con Cariño + Café Anbesa at Oakland Libraries

1PM – Café con Cariño Workshop at Chavez Library – Join us for a hands-on tasting worksh…

Organizing in our Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

Since 2017, Oakland Bloom has operated out of Oakland Chinatown – a resilient immigrant hub with food and community at its center. We’ve been working with local merchants, healers, cultural workers and organizers connect and strengthen community support in the neighborhood, and support Oakland Chinatown into the future. Learn More.