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Caffe 817
Café, Coffee Shop, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Old Oakland, Oakland
"Polenta and blue cheese is amazing if you LOVE blue cheese."(6 Tips)
"Poached egg with Gorgonzola is the best!!"(5 Tips)
"Add a latte bowl or cappuccino for the perfect start to your day!"(2 Tips)
"House coffee is good, not great, but free refills!"(2 Tips)
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Ignore the negative tip, new owners are the friendliest people you'll ever meet! New lunch specials everyday - soup is always amazing. And they make the BEST chocolate chip cookies ever!!!
Perfect little breakfast bites. The homemade jams, giant latte bowls and Eggs Benedict are all good but I think everything is good - it’s hard to choose- AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014On a lazy Saturday morning head to Caffe 817 in Old Oakland for a breakfast of poached eggs, olive tapenade and toasted levain. Add a latte bowl or cappuccino for the perfect start to your day! Read more
Daniel GraysonAugust 31, 2017Polenta, eggs, and chorizo is always a win, and that's the case at this cute nook. The corned beef hash was worthy, too.
Brian StraussAugust 11, 2015A decent weekend brunch spot without a line?? Creative, savory, Italian-centric breakfasts (read: different types of polenta and baked eggs). Good cappuccino. I'll be back.
Russell LApril 19, 2015A nice cafe for a weekend brunch/lunch, with half the seats outside. Serving coffee roasted down the street. Definitely a eat/chat location, not for plopping down with a laptop.
Try the lattes, italian steamed eggs with olivetta, handmade yogurt and granola, or sandwiches and salads. The new owners are awesome, and really care about locally sourced and handmade foods.
- ¿L? ButlrJune 30, 2015Polenta and blue cheese is amazing if you LOVE blue cheese. Home-made jams and great bread and A quick walk from convention center
Justin BarkerMay 27, 2018The various poached eggs on garlic toast are surprisingly delicious given their simplicity.
Leah W.June 27, 2015Fantastic service. Love the breakfast foods here, and the cappuccino was incredible!
This place is quickly becoming my favorite cafe around my work. Amazing coffee (Mr.Espresso)!
Marise PhillipsMay 7, 2013Iced coffee is good enough to drink without embellishments!! Polenta and baked eggs, is substantially nom-my without being heavy.
- Great coffee and locally sourced food at reasonable prices. This place is an undiscovered gem.
- Serving vegetarian specials everyday, also offering 10% off vegetarian sandwiches during Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
- Get a piece of their homemade chocolate chip cookie with your coffee.
Their poached eggs are fantastic. Great coffee and espresso too.
yael wagnerNovember 12, 2011Read the negative ti, & can't agree. Love my latte & sandwich, & service was good.
Rory ScottNovember 23, 2014Don't come on a Sunday unless you have nothing to do with your day. Waited for an hour for my food. Eventually just asked for my money back cuz I got sick of waiting
- Awesome architecture & furniture here - like the photo show... See it!
Sean DrydenFebruary 12, 2011Enter at your own risk. Sit down but don't get comfortable... The owner will switch you to a new table shortly... Or just throw you out mid meal. She is truly a horrible person in an awful cafe.
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European-style cafe serving locally sourced and handmade food and drink, from coffee and tea to breakfast and lunch throughout the week, plus Saturday brunch.
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
(510) 271-7965
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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