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Caffe 817

Caffe 817

Café, Coffee Shop, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Old Oakland, Oakland
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7.5/10
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    ¿L? B.
    "Polenta and blue cheese is amazing if you LOVE blue cheese."(6 Tips)
    Ellen F.
    "Poached egg with Gorgonzola is the best!!"(5 Tips)
    AFAR Media
    "Add a latte bowl or cappuccino for the perfect start to your day!"(2 Tips)
    Jordan G.
    "House coffee is good, not great, but free refills!"(2 Tips)
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  • Genevieve C.heart icon on user image
    Genevieve CWDecember 4, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    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!!!
  • Liz P.heart icon on user image
    Liz PallattoFebruary 17, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    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 Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
    On 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 G.heart icon on user image
    Daniel GraysonAugust 31, 2017
    Polenta, eggs, and chorizo is always a win, and that's the case at this cute nook. The corned beef hash was worthy, too.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussAugust 11, 2015
    A 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.
  • Paula W.
    Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandJanuary 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Russell L.heart icon on user image
    Russell LApril 19, 2015
    A 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.
  • ¿L? B.heart icon on user image
    ¿L? ButlrJune 30, 2015
    Polenta and blue cheese is amazing if you LOVE blue cheese. Home-made jams and great bread and A quick walk from convention center
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BarkerMay 27, 2018
    The various poached eggs on garlic toast are surprisingly delicious given their simplicity.
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MoncelleMay 1, 2017
    Salads are huge and sandos are delicious and filling!!
  • Leah W.heart icon on user image
    Leah W.June 27, 2015
    Fantastic service. Love the breakfast foods here, and the cappuccino was incredible!
  • Jinah C.
    Jinah ChoiJune 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is quickly becoming my favorite cafe around my work. Amazing coffee (Mr.Espresso)!
  • Marise P.
    Marise PhillipsMay 7, 2013
    Iced coffee is good enough to drink without embellishments!! Polenta and baked eggs, is substantially nom-my without being heavy.
  • Tim H.heart icon on user image
    Tim HarrisonMarch 29, 2015
    Prosciutto and a poached egg on garlic toast is a wonderful breakfast.
  • Jordan G.
    Jordan GehmanOctober 26, 2014
    Best Eggs Benedict I've had. Not bad–looking either.
  • Paula W.
    Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandApril 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Serving vegetarian specials everyday, also offering 10% off vegetarian sandwiches during Oakland Veg Week, April 15-21, 2012.
  • Paula W.
    Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandDecember 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great coffee and locally sourced food at reasonable prices. This place is an undiscovered gem.
  • Jinah C.
    Jinah ChoiSeptember 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a piece of their homemade chocolate chip cookie with your coffee.
  • Dave D.
    Dave DoolinSeptember 21, 2014
    Corned beef hash made on premises, not from a can, best ever.
  • Adrian C.
    Adrian CotterDecember 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Their jam is my jam
  • Phil K.
    Phil KatesAugust 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Their poached eggs are fantastic. Great coffee and espresso too.
  • Jordan G.
    Jordan GehmanOctober 26, 2014
    House coffee is good, not great, but free refills!
  • Pierre A.heart icon on user image
    Pierre A.April 8, 2017
    Love the furniture inside. Reclaimed hard wood and steel 👌
  • Ellen F.heart icon on user image
    Ellen FremauxNovember 30, 2014
    Poached egg with Gorgonzola is the best!!
  • Carolyn F.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn FAugust 29, 2015
    Eggs with polenta and blue cheese. Yum.
  • Martha H.
    Martha HillJanuary 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Rich & delicious polenta. House-cured corned beef!
  • yael w.
    yael wagnerNovember 12, 2011
    Read the negative ti, & can't agree. Love my latte & sandwich, & service was good.
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin SmithMay 27, 2022
    Wifi password is hotcoffee
  • Cameron W.
    Cameron WoodwardJanuary 28, 2012
    Great place, good coffee, fantastic furniture.
  • Alex A.
    Alex AnokhinFebruary 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Always good jazz music.
  • Rory S.heart icon on user image
    Rory ScottNovember 23, 2014
    Don'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
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    JonesSeptember 9, 2016
    Lunch ham sandwich was good.
  • Paula W.
    Paula Wirth / Eat Drink OaklandFebruary 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome architecture & furniture here - like the photo show... See it!
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    _April 1, 2015
    House coffee is meh...would pass.
  • Alex L.
    Alex LNovember 23, 2014
    Over 30 min wait for a take out sandwich. 😠
  • Sean D.
    Sean DrydenFebruary 12, 2011
    Enter 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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