I'm so happy this cafe opened up in the Treat Towers corporate complex area. This part of Walnut Creek had very limited options for a quick lunch, so having this cafe onsite is a game changer. The lunch crowd can be crazy and it can take a really long time for your meal to be prepared, so I prefer to visit for breakfast or during non-peak hours. They make homemade english muffins in-house that are amazing. The prices are also very reasonable. Where else in the Bay Area can you order a cappuccino for less than $4? read more

Solid little cafe with excellent soups and sandwiches. Since the weather has been unusually cool, I have been stopping by for their superb soups ($7), which I enjoy with oyster crackers. My favorites include the very filling crab and corn chowder, which I had earlier today, the flavorful and hearty tomato bisque, and chipotle sweet potato, which delivers a satisfying late kick! I intend to try some of their sandwiches this summer - I have heard other patrons raving about the hot Italian, Scarface (Cuban, Gangster Style!), turkey avocado, and winner winner... these cost $8-10 for a half and $15-18 for a full sandwich. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and they keep the place clean and organized! Enjoy! read more

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I really like Café 1277 -- the food is always great, and the staff is friendly. But I'm giving three stars because I noticed some serious food-handling issues that made me uncomfortable. While waiting, I saw staff handle cooked pizzas with bare hands -- actually placing their palm on top to lift and box them. One guy making a salad took a bite of something with his hand, scratched his beard, and then went right back to preparing the salad with that same hand. I also watched a girl wipe food off the countertop to clean it, then immediately return to making food without washing her hands. The food tastes amazing, but seeing all that made me lose confidence in their hygiene practices. I really hope management takes this seriously, because if they improved their food-handling standards, this place would easily be five stars. read more

This is a hidden gem in Walnut Creek. I've eaten a sandwich at almost every deli or sandwich shop in this city and I put Cafe 1277 at number one. Easily. They make the bread there!! everything is fresh. All the ingredients are fresh. This place is amazing and I wish I knew about it sooner. I became a regular after one visit. Friendly staff as well. There's a nice seating area as well with a nice ambience. You could have a professional meeting here. read more

I came here on the advice of a friend who said the prime rib sandwiches are great. I don't normally like prime rib but he said it's made like Philly Cheesesteak and to give it a try. It is FABULOUS. Juicy, tender and flavorful. Not like the ones I've had even in fancy places. Eating this one I couldn't imagine how I never liked prime rib! I got the melted cheese sandwich not the cold one. But I am sure that would have been just as mouthwatering because the meat is so tender and flavorful. Will be back !!! read more

Ordered through Door Dash. The Clam Chowder arrived cold, barely room temperature and 2 bites in, large piece of plastic (0/10). We are already off to a bad start. The flatbread used for the Cal-Ital Panini Wrap tasted like cardboard, I tried to imagine if it would be better using a different type of bread. Unfortunately, the toppings were not dispersed evenly. One bite that contained the bacon and other toppings tasted pretty good (minus the cardboard bread), the next bite was just chicken and cardboard (yuck) (2/10). There's the BEEF (Philly Style) was ok, I wouldn't order it again. I'm not sure why I thought this was going to be a different type of sandwich. It is basically a philly cheesesteak but not. I'm going to give away the 2nd half of the sandwich. In conclusion, the menu and everything SOUNDED great. It just didn't taste as good as described which is unfortunate. I thought I found a new lunch spot. Disappointed. read more

Learned about cafe 1277 though farmers markets and this place delivers. Great sandos, pastas, Cesar dressing, and many other high quality meals. read more

Cafe 1277 has opened in the Treat Towers, 1277 Treat Blvd, Ste 100. You may know the incredible husband and wife duo, Jourdan & Amy De Sanctis, as the owners of East Bay Artisan Italian Pantry & Bake Shop, so popular at the Martinez and Brentwood Farmer's Markets, or from their bakery/sandwich shop that was in Market & Main in downtown Martinez. They have opened their new craft sandwich and bakery inside the Treat Towers (Treat Blvd. & Buskirk). Let me tell you, they're bringing all kinds of deliciousness to the Walnut Creek/Pleasant Hill border! I went twice last week, it was so good! During my first visit, I ordered the Capone, a Chicago Gangster Style Italian Beef sandwich. The shaved prime rib, caramelized onion, spicy giardiniera, and Italian cheese blend on their housemade roll is so good! Dip it in the au jus, and you will be a happy camper! I paired it with their hearty and rustic minestrone. The meal was a winner, with plenty of leftovers for dinner! I brought home a cheese quiche, and OMG, it was fab! The crust was so flakey and buttery. Yum, yum, yum! On my second visit, I ordered the adult grilled cheese on their housemade sourdough. It's a blend of Brie, Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, and Romano, with a layer of onion jam, jamaica relish, garlic pickles, and artisan mustard. I paired it with their yummy tomato soup. I also got another cheese quiche! Their babka is fantastic! In addition to soups and sandwiches, they offer salads and delicious round and square pizzas they sell at the local farmer's markets. Their sourdough focaccia, mini pies, scones, cookies, and brioches are all fantastic. They also have a full line-up of breakfast items served all day. On Tuesdays, Nona's Lasagna is the special, and on Wednesdays, they have their yummy macaroni n' cheese. Cafe 1277 is clean and bright, with plenty of seating. Depending on when you visit, you might see them preparing fresh pasta for their scrumptious lasagna or making delectable bread. I will sit at the counter the next time I visit to watch the show. On Fridays, they bake everything for the farmer's markets over the weekend. They also offer catering! Jourdan and Amy also partner with Joe Ngo of Hella Dac Biet Food. He's cooking in their kitchen, and you can now buy his burritos at Cafe 1277! Joe, I will meet you in person one of these days, buddy! Jourdan has some exciting ideas for future events; I can't wait! There is a paid parking lot under Treat Towers. The entrance is the first right on Buskirk from Treat. Park to the right in the dark blue section and take the elevator up to the lobby. Exit the elevator to the right, and you'll see the lovely security guard and the entrance to the cafe. You can ask when you're purchasing your lunch for a 1 hour paid validation card. read more

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Really great sandwich (I ordered the Scarface Cuban sandwich) and friendly counter service and comfy, spacious indoor seating (and a nice open outdoor patio/courtyard area, as well). If you have room after your meal, there's a nice fresh pastry selection. It's a little hard to figure out how to get in at first: there's no access from the Treat Towers main doors on Treat Blvd. You can get in from the underground parking garage by taking the stairs or elevator up to the lobby (Cafe 1277 is there in the lobby right outside the elevator doors), or by walking in from Buskirk or Oak road via the promenade/courtyard between the buildings. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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I had the best prime rib sandwich I have ever eaten in my entire life absolutely delicious!

Excellent food with high quality ingredients. The service is top notch with a person touch! The interior decor is very inviting with excellent ambience. Highly recommended if you need something good to eat! read more

Winner Winner! The name of the sandwich! Great friendly service and tasty sandwich! Thank you! read more

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Great big sandwiches and salads. Yes, they're a bit pricey; expect to pay $17-20 for a full size sandwich or salad, but it's huge and satisfying. I nevermind knew this place existed until I read about it in a neighborhood blog. It's located inside the Treat Towers on the first floor. Super convenient ten minute walk from my place. I imagine it's meant to serve mainly office workers, many of whom still WFH, so I see it empty both times I've been there. Hopefully, they can make it work and stick around for a long time, because I think they're a great addition to the area's food scene. read more

So the owner Jourdan, is a complete rockstar when it comes to his culinary skills. I have been buying baked goods from his stand at the farmers market in Danville for the past few years and can't explain just how excited I was when I heard that he was opening up a restaurant close to home in Walnut Creek. I would have wrote this review sooner, but I stopped by the new spot with my family on the way out of town for a week. That was my biggest mistake as it was a beautiful vacation, but in comparison, a gastronomical wasteland and all I could think about while there, was the Cubano sandwich named Scarface that I ate at Café 1277. I hardly ever write reviews, but when I find something, this amazing, I have no choice, but to want to share it with everyone... My daughter and I both ate our sandwiches so fast that we didn't get a chance to take any pictures, but my wife's incredible salad was so huge that she looked like a deer caught in the headlights wondering how she was going to eat it all and I was able to snap a picture. It was that good, so we both volunteered to help her finish it... The menu is seemingly endless and I truly can't wait to get back and work my way through it one item at a time... I'm all about food and don't throw accolades around lightly, but this place is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and get down there, you'll be glad you did... read more

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Delicious lunch on a wet and windy day. Had tomato basil bisque and the best prime rib shaved sandwich. Soup was excellent and the sandwich was delicious. We each had the soup and thankfully shared the sandwich, which was a nice size. The sandwich was filled with shaved rare prime rib, also filled with chopped lettuce and other great tasting pieces, very enjoyable lunch. Very pleasant place with a nice view. read more

Food is terrible. Way overpriced for the garbage they put out. The meat on my sandwich was raw. They have Sh***y service. I had trouble with the ordering system and they were did nothing to try and fix the problem. I will not be going here anymore. Hopefully they get new management. - Yes I stormed out. When I tried to ask you guys about it she just looked at me as if I was stupid. And it seemed like she knew exactly what I was talking about almost as if it's happened before. She also didn't offer any kind of way for me to fix it. Like " hey can we do anything to fix it " she instead was like That's what you ordered, sorry" And thanks for assuming my food knowledge. I understand you think it was rare but when I opened my sandwich and found just a bunch of blood on my bread I'm going to call it raw. read more

Awesome place!! Super yummy food with options for everyone, love the vegan mushroom sandwich. Really friendly staff too! read more

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I just ordered from DoorDash. I had high hopes for this, but was very disappointed. First, they did not send me what I ordered. I ordered "There's The Beef", but they sent me the "Shaved Prime Rib Grinder." The difference is obvious. The first is a warm, toasted sandwich with caramelized onions, while the sandwich they sent was cold, not toasted, and swimming in mayonnaise and mustard. Second, not only did I get the wrong sandwich, but it wasn't very good. The meat was nicely cooked and very tender, but the whole thing was just drowned in far too much mayonnaise and mustard. I'll now cross Cafe 1277 off my list. read more

Food is good, but prices are way too high to justify a work day lunch, considering the cafe just across the path sells sandwiches at half the price (Oak Road Cafe). Pastries are homemade, sandwiches are tasty, but it's still really tough to justify the cost. read more

Chef Jourdan is a magician with his food. Not to mention, one of the nicest individuals you will ever meet. The staff was helpful, kind, & patient as we worked our way through the menu. The "There's the Beef " sandwich is mouthwatering.. It is made of the highest quality ingredients with the most tender , perfectly cooked prime rib. The meat to bun ratio is perfection! Did I mention the homemade roll it's on?! The chocolate chip cookie was warmed up, soft, crispy on the edges & not too sweet. Yummy! Can't wait to go back to try "The Capone" sandwich & all of the other baked goods! Thank you for your passion & bringing your delicious food to this area! read more

Excellent experience - extremely hard to decide what to get. Everything looks and smells amazing. Service was great and very friendly.

Not posting business hours online correctly no matter Google, Yelp or social media. Weird location. Maybe easy for people work there but not easy for general public read more

Solid sandwich, ordered online, easy peasy. Tasted good, good quality. All food is expensive these days.

Delicious food and pastries and lovely people. My daughter and I shared a large tuna sandwich on a house made roll. We also had soup. We loved our lunch. I bought chocolate babka pastries to bring home, and even the next day, they were truly excellent. If you don't work in the Treat Towers, your best bet for parking is probably street parking on the block where Hops and Scotch is, and then walk over. In my opinion, eating out is expensive in general but I didn't think prices at Cafe 1277 were out of the realm. The sandwich, at $14, was generous for 2 and very fresh. The place is cute and comfortable. I would happily return. read more

One of the best restaurants located in Walnut Creek, California family owned. I love this place. read more

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First time I tried this cafe. Without a doubt it did not disappoint. First day had the grilled cheese and tomato bisque and all amazing. Second day had turkey and tomato bisque and it was amazing. I also tried the croissant (wrong name) and all I can say is YUM YUM YUM!!!! When back in town I will be back. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! Large menu selection with so many delicious options. We ordered turkey avocado sandwiches, vegetable soup, and a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was fresh and delicious. It's nice inside and the service was great. Will definitely be back many times! read more

Lovely ambiance, and smells of AMAZING fresh baked bread the second you walk in. Fast, easy walk up order system, with a broad, diverse menu. EXCELLENT food! The sandwiches on fresh in-house baked rolls; I had the 'There's the Beef', and it was absolutely fantastic. Perfect ratios of tender medium rare beef, sauce, slight heat from the peppers, and melty cheese. Delicious. Cookie was to die for as well. Yum yum!!!!! Will be my go-to spot from now on! read more

The staff is highly capable and pleasant. They can take care of your needs with no problem. The office is pleasantly open and welcoming!

Great food every time! And great service! I eat a lot of Thai food and this place is up there with the best of them!

I placed an online order for the east bay greens salad with grilled chicken. I got a text that my food was ready, well ahead of the 20-25 minute estimate I was given at checkout. I walked over from my office, my food was right on the counter and I was out the door. Great online ordering experience. And the salad was delish, loved the blackberry vinaigrette and the chicken was great. Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Excellent food!!! Great sandwiches and salads. Vegan options. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends! I had the mushroom sandwich and it was delicious. The cookie options are yummy too. read more