Cafe Van Kleef

1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(510) 763-7711

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Judy A

Such a cool dive. Best greyhound anywhere. Great ambiance and place to have a conversation over drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Dan Norseman

Spent my 42nd birthday here by my self. The atmosphere is amazing. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling in knick knacks that will keep your eyes searching the walls for a long time. The Bartender (Shy) was AMAZING. Kind, sweet and patient. Thanks for a fun birthday!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Danielle

dive bar vibes. not a bad thing but atmosphere was definitely different from shiru next door which is more my speed so i felt a bit out of place.
i wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. because it was a bit overstimulating. the grapefruit drink was good (and pulpy). $10 drink in n out wasn’t bad but i could have skipped it. i see the appeal but it just wasn’t for me.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Susie S

Love this place. The fresh squeezed grapefruit greyhounds are so yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Yana Teav

Great bar with a well balanced and fresh grapefruit cocktail (greyhound) 💜

lori guidry

Great dive bar with fresh grapefruit cocktails ♡

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Joseph Coates

Best Grayhound in the city, hands down.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Janice Bae

Consistently one of my favorite bars in Oakland. I’m a tequila kinda gal but I always drink greyhounds when I’m here (as is tradition).

Alexander Jennison

Incredible vodka mules with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Inside of the bar has so much to look at, you could look for hours and still be seeing new things. Bar tender was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend.

Steven Gerard

Incredible decor, excellent drinks, vibes for days

Dan Foltz

If it’s got grapefruit in it you will not be dissatisfied

Sanura

I walked by once and heard Aretha Franklin. The second time, I heard Marvin Gaye and needed to see what was happening. There are good drinks, great music, and dope staff. I look forward to visiting again.

Retta Edwards

The bathroom needs MAJOR cleaning. It was so disgusting. However, the bartender was great. Especially since she was working the bar by herself.

Rebekah Smith

A unique place that offers a fun respite from the usual watering hole. The signature here is to serve drinks with a freshly squeezed grapefruit twist. There is also an engaging I-spy game utilizing the rich decor inside that guests can play for a chance to win a prize. The service was very friendly and we all had a great time!

Zach

Love coming here and bringing people from out of town. No matter how busy the service is always next level. You could spend hours looking at just a fraction of what they have in their walls. Drinks, service and atmosphere are next level!

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