The food here is solid cafe food. It’s a really neat little cafe with an awesome staff and a nice ambience. Caffe 817 is definitely a solid place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sean Ryan Connolly
You have to come here. Tasty and exotic vegetarian options, with decadent bakery options and great lattes. It's kind of exactly what you want in a cafe.
Vegetarian options: Get the bone broth Eye Opener and famous Breakfast Polenta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia LaChica
I purchased the tuna, egg, asparagus sandwich but couldn’t eat it because it was dripping wet and falling apart. I struggled with it for a minute and tossed it in the garbage. I think it would be a good sandwich if it wasn’t pre-made.
Carlos Rodriguez (EastBayHomes)
I was invited to an art exhibition by a friend of mine, Norm Fisher. The owner of Caffe 817 hosts different artists. What a clever idea to enjoy the amazing creations from a local artist and at the same time enjoy a great latte. I met the owner, and he was one of the friendliest people. I had no idea of this place before Friday. I am glad I did. My wife and I had a great time. I will definitely recommend this place for the great coffee, friendly atmosphere, and support to local artists. I highly recommend stopping by coffee and checking Norm's creations as they have a deep meaning and amazing colors. His art will be there for a few more weeks. Thanks, and enjoy. ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lauragQ2234GI
As a visitor to the area on a sunny Saturday morning, I was so happy to find this charming café just between downtown Oakland and Jack London Square, with an Italian market on one side and an excellent used bookstore on the other. I sat inside in the window (the outside table were taken) with a ham and cornichon sandwich and a fine cup of Assam tea. Yoga-mat-toters, reuning families, and other locals were all represented,
Karen Sachs
Loved the salad with feta and walnuts. They were happy to switch out regular walnuts (instead of candied). Tuna sandwich was fabulous too..Great spot all around
Anuja Puranik
Very cute cafe in downtown Oakland. They have avocado toast, cappuccino and steel cuts oats. Ambience is good and oats were very fresh. Place is small but have enough tables . Definitely try avocado toast and cappuccino.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Lindsey K
This is our go to breakfast cafe spot in Oakland. The chai is really well done and generous, and I’ve also had some amazing lemonades. The quiche is always great, and the bagels are from Boichik so you can eat them without having to stand in line at boichik lol. Also love the polenta, and the egg salad. As you can tell, everything here is amazing, and so is the service.
Recommended dishes: Quiche
Michael Sinnreich
A bagel that is worthy of praise from any new york quality expectations. The lemonade had just the perfect amount of bite. Staff with the patience of saints, please do not test this, they are busy and working hard, tip well instead.
Francois Rodigari
The place has drifted a bit from its Italian roots. There is still polenta but it is no longer served with stuffed Fontina, poached eggs and the lovely parsley garnish. The avocado toast is satisfying and the presentation excellent. Staff are friendly and efficient.
This cute cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and lots of great breakfast/lunch options. I tried the bagel with cream cheese +avocado along with their cold brew coffee. All of their bagels come with capers and pickled onions (unless you request to leave them off) and it is a delicious addition! The cold brew is smooth and has a slight chocolate finish. A great find for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite.
Lauren Cono
Try the polenta!! w/ honey, parmesan, and Calabrian chili - absolutely mouth-wateringLove this cafe - quick stop on my way to work. Delicious mocha and other espresso drinks plus yummy pastries and a cozy decor.
C S
Customer service was great and the food so fresh. I added heirloom tomatoes to my bagel and it was next level tasty. Love that they have Boichik bagels.
maya martín
The food was soooooooo good! I wanted to eat a full meal today, so I got three items from the menu to fill up and it was so good. I got the bagel with salmon and avocado. I got a veggie quiche. And I got a granola parfait. And to drink I got a mimosa. All of that combination of food was soooooooo great!!!! I really enjoyed it. I'll for sure come back another time, when I can sit down again.
The food here is solid cafe food. It’s a really neat little cafe with an awesome staff and a nice ambience. Caffe 817 is definitely a solid place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
You have to come here. Tasty and exotic vegetarian options, with decadent bakery options and great lattes. It's kind of exactly what you want in a cafe.
Vegetarian options: Get the bone broth Eye Opener and famous Breakfast Polenta
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I purchased the tuna, egg, asparagus sandwich but couldn’t eat it because it was dripping wet and falling apart. I struggled with it for a minute and tossed it in the garbage. I think it would be a good sandwich if it wasn’t pre-made.
I was invited to an art exhibition by a friend of mine, Norm Fisher. The owner of Caffe 817 hosts different artists. What a clever idea to enjoy the amazing creations from a local artist and at the same time enjoy a great latte. I met the owner, and he was one of the friendliest people. I had no idea of this place before Friday. I am glad I did. My wife and I had a great time. I will definitely recommend this place for the great coffee, friendly atmosphere, and support to local artists. I highly recommend stopping by coffee and checking Norm's creations as they have a deep meaning and amazing colors. His art will be there for a few more weeks. Thanks, and enjoy. ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a visitor to the area on a sunny Saturday morning, I was so happy to find this charming café just between downtown Oakland and Jack London Square, with an Italian market on one side and an excellent used bookstore on the other. I sat inside in the window (the outside table were taken) with a ham and cornichon sandwich and a fine cup of Assam tea. Yoga-mat-toters, reuning families, and other locals were all represented,
Loved the salad with feta and walnuts. They were happy to switch out regular walnuts (instead of candied). Tuna sandwich was fabulous too..Great spot all around
Very cute cafe in downtown Oakland. They have avocado toast, cappuccino and steel cuts oats. Ambience is good and oats were very fresh. Place is small but have enough tables . Definitely try avocado toast and cappuccino.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is our go to breakfast cafe spot in Oakland. The chai is really well done and generous, and I’ve also had some amazing lemonades. The quiche is always great, and the bagels are from Boichik so you can eat them without having to stand in line at boichik lol. Also love the polenta, and the egg salad. As you can tell, everything here is amazing, and so is the service.
Recommended dishes: Quiche
A bagel that is worthy of praise from any new york quality expectations. The lemonade had just the perfect amount of bite. Staff with the patience of saints, please do not test this, they are busy and working hard, tip well instead.
The place has drifted a bit from its Italian roots. There is still polenta but it is no longer served with stuffed Fontina, poached eggs and the lovely parsley garnish. The avocado toast is satisfying and the presentation excellent. Staff are friendly and efficient.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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This cute cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and lots of great breakfast/lunch options. I tried the bagel with cream cheese +avocado along with their cold brew coffee. All of their bagels come with capers and pickled onions (unless you request to leave them off) and it is a delicious addition! The cold brew is smooth and has a slight chocolate finish. A great find for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite.
Try the polenta!! w/ honey, parmesan, and Calabrian chili - absolutely mouth-wateringLove this cafe - quick stop on my way to work. Delicious mocha and other espresso drinks plus yummy pastries and a cozy decor.
Customer service was great and the food so fresh. I added heirloom tomatoes to my bagel and it was next level tasty. Love that they have Boichik bagels.
The food was soooooooo good! I wanted to eat a full meal today, so I got three items from the menu to fill up and it was so good. I got the bagel with salmon and avocado. I got a veggie quiche. And I got a granola parfait. And to drink I got a mimosa. All of that combination of food was soooooooo great!!!! I really enjoyed it. I'll for sure come back another time, when I can sit down again.
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