Cafe Lakeview

2834 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland
(510) 444-1475

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Björn -

I cannot understand all the other good reviews… have you really been here? I guess these are all fake favor reviews. So I have been here for breakfast, had a French Toast that was just roasted thin white bread from the discounter with a frowzy turkey patty and scrambled eggs. The cafe latte tasted stale. From a hygiene aspect… I was shocked when I wanted to get some sugar… big (180 oz) open self service bowl with a sticky old spoon sticking in clumpy brown old sugar with blocks so hard I couldn’t crush them.

Ambient:
If you wanna sit outside, you‘re sitting curbside facing a high traffic street. And every minute people passing by your table closer than an arms length.

I do recommend to choose another location. But if you don’t trust my review… come here and then you’ll revere this review.

Raquel Co

Maybe five dollars for a bagel and cream cheese, but not $7. My mistake was not asking for the price before ordering; it wasn’t written on the menu.

Stephen Gerard

The proprietress runs a quality operation all by herself. The vegetarian sandwich which we've had several times is excellent. The service is top notch. And the location is right by Lake Merritt with a great View. I highly recommend this place.

Bridget Haydu

My favorite place to get Ethiopian food in Oakland. The owner is sweet and personable and it's lovely to sit with a matcha and chat. Food is delicious and fresh.

Andra Cojocaru

I only tried a smoothie, but it was excellent! I got a mixed fruit smoothie without ice. 10/10 on this hot and sunny almost spring day ☀️

Leah Ulip

perfect coffee, right by the lake, strong wifi, and really personable & nice staff :)

Cassie Mccabe

Terrible experience. The food tasted like it came straight from the freezer. Service was rude! and the place was not clean. Very disappointing. FYI: Saw a roach.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Estefan & Meri K.

The woman working here was extremely rude, and the food was terrible. My wife and I were very disappointed with the service. If I could give this place a negative rating, I would.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tamer Girgis

My gf and I always love coming here. It's such a chill place with a relaxed environment.. free wifi.. great place to work or just hang out. And we normally play cards and just spend a couple of hours there. My favorite part is the Chicken Pesto sandwich with ethiopian spice, it's not spicy not.. it's very flavorful. And best chicken sandwich I've ever had in my life. (I like it on a soft roll).

I never leave reviews, and I really should as we need to with these local businesses.

Word of advice though, be patient here, it may take a bit because she mostly works alone. And it's so worth the wait!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Ryan

Very nice atmosphere, but the espresso is undrinkable!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

J “Mystical Goddess”

Get the Ethiopian Breakfast (eggs, potatoes and couscous. I love her preparation and the lattè is always perfect! Ask for a strawberry-pineapple italian soda??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Breakfast, Bagel w Cream Cheese

J

Get the Ethiopian Breakfast (eggs, potatoes and couscous. I love her preparation and the lattè is always perfect! Ask for a strawberry-pineapple italian soda??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ethiopian Breakfast, Bagel w Cream Cheese

Mel Coleman

Ethiopian coffee at its finest, great food, wonerful owner, i have been coming here 4 years.#shoplocal#oaklandsfinest

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phoenix ECP

very clean and simply decorated..soft music...owner was fantastic and the food was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Firas Masmoudi

I had this morning the best burrito since 5 years in the USA,It’s the most delicious burrito everI recommend to everyone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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