Open Test Kitchen (OTK)
528 8th St, Oakland
(510) 587-9336
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Walking in to this recently renovated space with beautiful colors and smiles is how i wish every eatery/cafe i go into feels. This space is even more. From a kids corner to smiley faces who take your order and give you lovely eye contact. Each chef that cooks here is definitely cooking from that heart and you can taste and feel that with every smell and bite! I love how you can post up with your computer and work and have delciousness being served or you can bring a group of friends...
Welcoming and delicious. Second visit, came on a different day to sample another chef's artistry. Asúkar's crispy samosas with juicy beef or savory lentils came with a fantastically spicy dill and I'm not sure what sauce 😅, a salad, some picked veg and bright vinaigrette dressing. The Maramieh latte was a fun surprise. Would never have thought to put sage with coffee but it works so well. ❤️🇵🇸
I really want to highlight the coffee so read to the end!
If you like a cool chill place to try both classic and incentive takes on comfort food this is the place to go. With different chefs providing service on different days you'll have plenty of tasty options.
But... What I really want to highlight is the coffee made by Cafe Con Cariño which is housed in OTC. This is simply one of my favorite coffee shops in Oakland. The coffee is...
If you like a cool chill place to try both classic and incentive takes on comfort food this is the place to go. With different chefs providing service on different days you'll have plenty of tasty options.
But... What I really want to highlight is the coffee made by Cafe Con Cariño which is housed in OTC. This is simply one of my favorite coffee shops in Oakland. The coffee is...
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