Royal Ground Coffee opens at 6:30am Monday through Friday — earlier than any other café on Solano Avenue in Albany. Pre-work espresso, pre-school commuter coffee, pre-drive Bay Area errand cups: this is the first place to be lit up on the block.
If you've been hunting for a 6:30 cup in Albany, this is it. House coffee, fresh espresso, the Café Borgia (mocha with orange), or the bottomless cup. There's outdoor seating, a power outlet at every seat inside, free WiFi, and a quiet jazz soundtrack.
Weekend mornings
Saturday and Sunday we open at 7am with the same menu — bagels, breakfast burritos, breakfast bagels, lox schmear, and the full espresso bar. Come early; the corner gets busy by nine.
What to order before sunrise
- House coffee — bottomless, always fresh.
- Café Borgia — mocha with a kick of orange.
- Breakfast bagel — eggs, cheese, choice of meat.
- Cold brew (16 oz or 24 oz, served in a Ball jar).