Zocalo Coffeehouse

How Caffeine Really Works

Tim Holmes — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:19:04 +0000

This is a great LifeHacker article on how Caffeine really works. Have you ever really considered how it affects you? It turns out not to give you energy, instead it just takes off your brakes and lets your own energy run free.

Read on…

Bren Bataclan Artist Reception, 7pm tonight!

Tim Holmes — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:42:34 +0000

Don’t miss Boston artist Bren Bataclan’s Opening tonight at 7pm at Zocalo Coffeehouse.

Open July 4th, 8-4pm

Tim Holmes — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:58:54 +0000

We’ll be open from 8am to 4pm this Sunday, July 4th, so come on down and caffeine up for the occasion or just get hot chocolates all around! What? It’s hot out? We’ve got smoothies and shakes!

Either way, we’re open!

Drake Summer Bash, Tonight 5-8pm

Tim Holmes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:53:02 +0000

Don’t miss the the Summer Kick-Off party at Drake’s Brewery tonight.

It’s a kid friendly event, there will be food, and you can buy 3 beer pulls for $15. Entry is $20 and kids are free!

This is a big election for this city this November and could decide between bankruptcy and responsible fiscal management for our city. I believe Stephen is the only candidate in the race that has a credible strategy to address the financial difficulties our city is mired in. I am volunteering as campaign manager for him for this race. We must have leadership change.

Looking for a Few Good Baristas

Tim Holmes — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:29:54 +0000

Zocalo is looking for new staff members. We are an award winning shop. constantly working to improve our consistency and quality. If you know someone who you think would be a good addition to the Zocalo staff, let us know!

While we’d like barista experience, more important is a desire to learn, grow, and excel. Our most successful staff members are those that take “ownership” of Zocalo, always working to ensure it’s running at it’s best. It’s not an easy or relaxing job, but it is fun and rewarding.

We have applications available at the shop and in PDF format here on the site.

Espresso Crawl Report

Tim Holmes — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:46:16 +0000

A few staff members, a regular, Mitch, and I did another espresso crawl this week, with more to come I expect.

I’ll post a report here on the site, with photos of our visits, but to whet your appetite, we visited Four Barrel, Blue Bottle, Ritual Roasters, Philz, Pirate Radio Cat Cafe, Progressive Grounds (who don’t seem to have a website of their own) – all in SF.

Next trip we’ll invite y’all to join us. It’s a fun, chatty, buzzy time!

Whole Milk & Granola now at Zocalo

Tim Holmes — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:12:32 +0000

After a bit of a gap, we offer Granola once again. We’ve changed to an even more local source and we hope you enjoy it!

Inspired by our trip to the Specialty Coffee Association of America conference in Anaheim, and after years of discussing it, we now carry whole milk! We now offer Non-Fat (0% fat), Low-Fat (1% fat), and Whole Milk (5% fat). In addition, we offer Organic Soy milk, Half & Half, and, of course, the excellent Zocalo espresso to go with any of them.

Whole milk makes for a much creamier, sweeter, and smoother drink whether a latte, cappuccino, or just a flavored steamer. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Vote for Zocalo for Best Coffeehouse!

Tim Holmes — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:22:15 +0000

We’ve been nominated for Best Coffee Shop in the Bay Area on SFGate’s Baylist. We won 1st place in 2008 and I think we can win again. If you voted last year, you’ll still be registered even!

You should go there now, before you forget, and vote for us!

Bancroft Musical Theater Fundraiser Mar 28-5:30pm

Tim Holmes — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:00:41 +0000

Friends of Bancroft Musical Theatre and the Bancroft PTA invite you to attend a community event filled with fun, friendship and entertainment to benefit the Bancroft Musical Theatre.

The Wonderland Cocktail Party and Auction will be held March 28th at 5:30pm at Zocalo. The event is $40 per person, which can be paid at the door, and includes food, cocktails and entertainment. There will be a silent auction as well. This is an adults only event.

Make checks out out to Bancroft Musical Theater and even if you can’t attend, your donation will still make an impact!Can’t attend? Please RSVP by sending email to: jodiejonas@comcast.net

Cassidy Fundraiser at Alta Mira Club – Friday, 6:30

Tim Holmes — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:37:55 +0000

A Touch of Ireland will be coming to San Leandro this Friday, March 19th at the Alta Mira Club from 6:30 to 9pm at a Fundraiser for Stephen Cassidy for Mayor of San Leandro.

As you may know, I am Stephen’s Campaign Manager. This election is a critical one for our city. I encourage you to come out to this event and learn about Stephen and his campaign.

In addition to music from the band “Spirit of Ireland,” there will be desserts, Irish Coffee and a performance of Irish dancing. No donations are required for this free event and children are welcome.