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    Cafe 1277

    4.4 (35 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Navin K.

    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!

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    Robin W.

    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.

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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!

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    Jerry R.

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

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    Chris Z.

    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...

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

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

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

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

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    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!

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