Shapeshifters Café Menu
Bagels
Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
A scrambled organic egg, topped with melted cheese on a toasted bagel. Add bacon, sausage, or veggies for $2 extra.
US$11.00
Bagel & Spread
Toasted bagel with your choice of cream cheese or hummus.
US$4.50
Veggie Bagel Sandwich
Cucumbers, micro greens, pickled red onions, and your choice of spread on a toasted bagel.
US$9.00
BLT Bagel
Bacon, lettuce, tomato on a toasted bagel.
US$11.00
Cold Drinks
Fruit Smoothie
Fruit of your choice blended with ice, local honey, and milk of your choice.
US$6.50
Iced Lavender Latte
Made with our own lavender syrup, a double shot of espresso, milk of your choice, over ice, and topped with a dollop of foam.
US$6.00
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Espresso and condensed milk over ice.
US$5.50
Italian Soda
Sparkling mineral water with a shot of flavored syrup over ice.
US$3.50
Lemonade
Made in-house with fresh squeezed lemon juice and cane sugar.
US$3.50
Espresso, Coffee, Tea & Other Warm Drinks
Espresso
A double shot of espresso. Locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$3.50
Mocha
Espresso and chocolate with steamed milk. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$5.50
Lavender Latte
Lavender syrup made in-house, espresso and steamed milk. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$5.00
Latte
Espresso and steamed milk. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$4.50
Americano
Espresso combined with hot water. Locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$3.50
House Coffee
Bold, medium-dark roast coffee with a savory, full body. Locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$3.00
Cappuccino
Double shot of espresso with steamed milk and foam. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$4.50
Apple Cinnamon Vanilla Tea
A house-blend of black tea with dried apples, cinnamon and vanilla. Subtly sweet with earthy warm flavors.
US$3.50
Cubano
A double shot of espresso pulled with ground cinnamon, served with a twist of lemon and cube of raw sugar
US$4.50
Cocoa Nib Vanilla Tea
A house-blend of vanilla black tea with cocoa nibs.
US$3.50
Cortado
Double ristretto shot, for full flavor, combined with an equal part of frothy steamed milk. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$4.50
Chai Latte
Our house blend of masala chai tea with steamed milk of your choice and local honey.
US$5.00
Hot Tea, House Blends
Available in tea bags to-go or loose-leaf in pots for here
US$3.50
Steamed Milk
Your choice of milk, steamed and frothy. Have it plain or add your choice of flavor for an extra charge.
US$4.50
Macchiato
Espresso with a dash of frothy steamed milk. Made with espresso locally roasted in Oakland by Mr. Espresso.
US$4.50
Bread and Pastries
Avocado Toast
Sliced avocado, micro greens, sweet pickled red onions, house-made pesto on toasted artisan bread from Firebrand Artisan Breads. *Pesto contains no nuts or cheese.
US$9.00
Intermezzo Avocado Toast
Avocado, hummus, cream cheese, micro greens, Maldon salt on toasted artisan bread.
US$11.00
Merchandise
Masala Chai Loose Tea Blend - 4 Oz Bag
4 oz. bag of loose leaf Masala Chai tea. Small-batch and hand-blended specially for Shapeshifters. Ingredients: China black tea, cinnamon, cloves, Jamaican allspice, fennel seeds, cardamom seeds, dried ginger and dried orange peel Makes about 30-45 cups of tea.
US$24.00
Sandwiches
Classic Deli Sandwich
Your choice of sliced deli meat, sliced cheese, spreads, pickles with mixed greens and sliced tomatoes on bread from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$15.50
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
Roasted turkey with jack cheese, chipotle aioli or pesto, mixed greens, tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$15.50
Spicy Sausage Sandwich
House-made spicy sausage with pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, mixed greens, tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$17.50
Turkey Pastrami & Bacon Sandwich
Turkey pastrami with bacon, avocado, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, mixed greens, and tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$17.50
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna salad made with carrots, celery, red onions, and mayo, with mixed greens and tomatoes on sliced sourdough.
US$11.00
Black Forest Ham Sandwich
Black Forest ham with Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickles, mixed greens, tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$15.50
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad with melted cheddar cheese on sliced sourdough.
US$13.00
The Breakfast Club
Back-to-School Special! Fried egg, sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on sliced sourdough.
US$17.50
Portobello Mushroom Sandwich
Sliced portobello mushrooms with jack cheese, cucumbers, pesto, mayo, mixed greens, tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$17.50
Roast Chicken Breast Sandwich
Roasted chicken breast with jack cheese, chipotle aioli or pesto, mixed greens, tomatoes on a French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$17.50
Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
Two organic eggs, scrambled with shaved parmesan cheese, green onions, avocado and your choice of house-made spicy sausage, bacon, ham, turkey or mushrooms & peppers, wrapped in a toasted flour tortilla.
US$13.00
Breakfast Sandwich
Two organic eggs, scrambled with parmesan cheese, green onions, and your choice of house-made spicy sausage, bacon, ham, turkey or mushrooms & peppers, on a toasted French torpedo roll from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$13.00
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Two scrambled organic eggs, shaved parmesan, mayo, your choice of meat or veggies on a toasted croissant from Firebrand Artisan Breads.
US$15.50
Breakfast Tacos
Two tacos with eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, avocado and salsa roja, wrapped in a toasted corn tortilla.
US$13.00
Omelette
Two organic scrambled eggs, green onions, shaved parmesan, and your choice of meat or veggies. Served with a side of toast.
US$13.00
Specials
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna salad made with carrots, celery, red onions, and mayo, with mixed greens and tomatoes on sliced sourdough.
US$11.00
Tuna Melt
Tuna salad with melted cheddar cheese on sliced sourdough.
US$13.00
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Roasted butternut squash, quinoa, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate seeds with balsamic vinaigrette.
US$15.50
The Breakfast Club
Back-to-School Special! Fried egg, sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on sliced sourdough.
US$17.50
Salads & Bowls
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, baby spinach, cucumbers, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, feta and a side of olive oil & pesto. *Our pesto contains no nuts or cheese.
US$15.50
Chicken Avocado Salad
Spring mix, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, roasted chicken breast, and our house dressing.
US$17.50
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Roasted butternut squash, quinoa, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate seeds with balsamic vinaigrette.
US$15.50
House Salad
Spring mix, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, topped with a sliced boiled egg and our house dressing.
US$15.50
Walking into 571 5th St in Oakland feels a bit like stumbling onto a local secret, and the first thing people usually ask is what’s worth ordering from the Shapeshifters Café Menu. The fun part is that it leans into creativity without trying too hard. You’ll find familiar comfort food, but each dish gets a small twist-nothing flashy, just enough to make you think, “Oh, that’s clever.” And because the café blends cozy vibes with a steady hum of neighborhood energy, the menu fits right in.
As you flip through it, you’ll notice how easy it is to jump from a hearty sandwich to something lighter without feeling overwhelmed. The drinks follow the same laid-back rhythm, offering choices that pair naturally with whatever you’re in the mood for. It’s the kind of menu that makes you want to linger a bit longer, maybe try something new, or just stick with a go-to favorite because everything feels approachable and unpretentious.