Sara Ubelhart, owner of San Leandro's beloved Zocalo Coffeehouse, joins Lee Thomas for GrilleeQ's applewood smoked chicken thighs, longanisa, grilled corn, and honey cornbread. Sara rose from the ranks of barista to owner of the neighborhood coffee shop on Bancroft Avenue. She chats about Zocalo's unique place in San Leandro politics, support for small businesses amid an influx of national brands, and the process for roasting Zocalo's coffee, among other topics.

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