This place has a slightly quirky coffee house vibe. Very active on a Saturday early afternoon, we were lucky to find a table. My companion found the coffee overly bitter, it isn't anything special. We tried a Napoleon pastry. Although odd that it was topped with whipped cream, it was still suitably tasty read more

$15 for two beers and an awesome prosciutto & arugula & garlic pizza that was light, tasty and filling. It was early, so no issues with service as others have commented. I'm not sure if I have anything else to say. Classic coffeehouse atmosphere, great people watching, outdoor seating on both sides of the building. True one side has the lovely view of the parking lot, but it's quiet. A simple, great neighborhood hangout. read more

Caffe Chiave - Arugula, prosciutto pizza. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

What happened?? The quality of breakfast has drastically diminished. In the last 4 orders the eggs have been way over cooked and the yolks aren't even runny. The chili flakes have been completely missing, and in the last order the home fries that are supposed to come with the order were completely missing. Sad to see the quality of what formerly was a good restaurant diminish so drastically. So dissapointing. read more

Caffe Chiave - Are you kidding me?? What happened?? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

5/5 panini 3/5 service The service was so close to being 5/5. Tony was an absolute sweetheart and is a great representation of kind customer service. He was super accommodating and you can tell he was upbeat for the long shift he was working on a Saturday afternoon. There was also a younger late-teen, maybe early 20s guy working that was also super helpful and quick. On the exact opposite end of the spectrum was the guy who's name I didn't catch, but I overheard him saying in an obvious matter to Tony that he only spoke English. This guy was absolutely miserable and infected others with his negativity. Rude, constantly rolled his eyes and showed a lot of customers attitude. I get it, not everyone likes going to work all the time and we all have bad days, but don't take it out on your customers. Other than that, the panini here was so good - I was surprised I hadn't heard of it early. They don't take substitutions, but trust me - you'll manage. I hate paninis that are small and not really toasted, but the panini I got here was close to making me choke from how fast I was eating it. Phenomenal! Crispy, toasted, and tasted fresh! I came to study, and this place is far from me - but I'd definitely come back for Tony and the paninis! read more

I've been to Cafe Trieste in the city, it's an institution in SF. I passed by this branch of Cafe Trieste on a rainy day and I wanted a hot chocolate. I ordered a Ciocolata, and what I got was a lukewarm glass of "hot" chocolate. Seriously? I wanted something to go with it like a biscotti but tried the chocolate covered cookie with caramel inside. That was actually decent. There are other cafes on Piedmont Ave which I'm sure serve better hot chocolate than Café Trieste. read more

Door dash order - and majority of local businesses never read the personal instructions requests- lack of attention and very careless- for instance in this case i ordered eggs over easy and they were hard as rocks- I am a pescatairan who also requested no meat in the potatoes and it had bacon in it- immediately threw the Garbage out. read more

Super chill local vibe with good food and yummy chai tea. On a Sunday morning we found two guys playing backgammon at the table next to us. There's tons of parking and for a small spot the have a pretty decent breakfast menu and lots of treats on display including pastry from a famous Italian bakery from the Mission District in the City. Glad they survived Covid and hope good reviews don't encourage it to get too popular-great place to meet up with friends. read more

This is a decent lunchtime spot if you're craving Italian food. The portions are just right for a normal appetite. Me, on the other hand, usually gets 2 dishes because I'm such a piggy. The first time I came here was with a group. I called ahead to make a reservation but unfortunately, they don't take reservations. However, they anticipated our arrival and had a section waiting for us. Each time I come, the service is great. The food is tasty. The dish I usually order is the vegetarian lasagna...yummy! The pesto pasta and panini sandwiches are good too. The last time I came I had the caprese salad and the spinach and mushroom quiche and I thoroughly enjoyed both dishes. The only dish I've had that I wouldn't order again is the margharita pizza. That's my favorite pizza but unfortunately, their version is sub-par *le sigh* I'll definitely continue coming back here when I have a hankering for some Italian food. Good food, good price, good service...why not? read more

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This is an OK cafe to visit. I think the service here might be a reflection of the name, unfortunately. I had a Rice Krispie bar that was half covered in chocolate and the rest of my party had an espresso with a lemon bar. All the food tasted like one would expect, but was nothing spectacular. There was not a lot of cleaning up by the staff. Although it does appear that the customers bus their own dishes, there was a table next to my party that was not cleared at all from the time we were seated until the time we left. The floors were unswept as well. I'm glad that this place serves free water, but when there are unknown particles floating in your water, it's a little bit unsettling and disgusting. read more

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Great Lattes, good food, wonderful service. Perfect corner caffe for lunch and a visit.

3.5 - One of the few breakfast spots in Oakland that serves a sit down breakfast at 8am on a Saturday morning. There was a good mix of demographics there - from the kids to the seniors...you could tell this is a place where there are "regulars", which is usually a good sign. Place your order at the counter and they will bring your order to the table. There are seats outside in the back for those who appreciate the great Oakland weather. I had the Italian omelette with spinach, mushrooms & Swiss cheese. Also came with toast and breakfast potatoes. The omelette was good but could have been better with more spinach and mushrooms - was quickly fixed with hot sauce and ketchup. Home fries were great - cooked and seasoned perfectly with a crispy skin but soft inside. The highlight of the meal was the latte - I am picky about coffee. It peeves me to no end when lattes taste like steamed milk and no coffee...this was not the case. It was hot enough with the perfect balance of espresso and the froth was not full of air - very creamy. This place has an extensive panini menu - I will come back to try these and will also be back for the latte. read more

Caffe Chiave - Italian omelette - Swiss cheese, mushroom and spinach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I live in the neighborhood and have been coming here for 10 years. The new owners are ruining it. My past two dinner experiences: Ordered pesto for my daughter. It was green but it was not pesto. Showed it to cashier who tasted it and agreed it wasn't pesto. Did the chef confuse the basil with the spinach? Two nights ago I ordered the dinner special which was a parmasean chicken panini and cesar salad. What I got was a grilled chicken breast sandwich (not breaded) on toasted rye and and what appeared to be their garden greens salad. Not a cesar. Not a panini. Not parmasean chicken. It's sad they couldn't just leave well enough alone. I miss it being trieste. read more

The lasagna was vegetarian, which was a surprise, but a welcome one. The daily soup special was chicken and rice, which wasn't anything special, but it was comfort food on a cool day. Wooden round tables are jammed into the space, which makes it feel cramped. The music jumped all around, and didn't seem to have a theme. Our food took a while to come to us. Art on the walls was cool. This place has comfort food, but it wasn't distinctive. read more

On a street filled with independent and chain coffee shops alike, Caffe Trieste stands near (if not on) the top of the compostable heap. For starters, it's cheap. A medium iced latte is a flat $3, whereas the same costs $3.20 at Rooz and $3.50 at Peet's. The breakfast sandwiches are a bit more expensive - $5.50 for a bacon, egg and cheese on an English muffin - but they're damn tasty. Finally, the coffee is good. My latte was crafted in front of me so quickly I didn't really realize it was ready for a few moments. The only weirdness? I'd have to say that the people sitting outside were ordering way too many salads. read more

Caffe Chiave - Bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich on English muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Jeez! How many tables can you stuff into a small space?! This has been a great addition to Piedmont Avenue. Finally there's a real cafe that serves pastries AND food. The prices are reasonable with a great 2 egg breakfast deal for around 5 bucks. The coffee, pizza and bacon are all pretty good, too. Mostly, though, this is just a nice, comfortable place to hang out with friends. It's a popular place on weekend mornings, so you'll feel right at home if you like a crowded cafe full of people who are actually enjoying each others company rather than staring at their laptops. Thankfully this place doesn't have WiFi! Only problem is there are more chairs and tables than the space can comfortably hold, so it can be tricky navigating to your table without rubbing up against strangers. But perhaps you like that kind of thing! read more

Caffe Chiave - A coffee and brioche at Caffe Trieste - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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A solid Italian cafe on piedmont avenue. This pizza was pretty good and so are the espressos. This cafe apparently comes from San Francisco. And they successfully brought the Italian vibes from north beach. Live music on select days. Check this spot out, I recommend it read more

It might be ok if cleanliness is not important to you, or if you don't expect any type of courtesy from the staff. Nothing here has been cleaned for years. I know there is a drought but I'm sure it would be ok to occasionally fill a bucket with a mop. Oh, that may require some effort, which doesn't exist within this staff. I did eat the breakfast served and have concerns about what's yet to come. read more

I used to live in the neighborhood, however I have only frequented this coffee shop a handful of times. When I have come in, I have been able to find a seat at one of their tables in the middle or by the wall. They also have tables outside in front on the sidewalk. I've always been surprised at how few people are in here compared to the amount of food traffic on Piedmont! That can make it a pleasant location to study or have a quiet chat : ) Their coffee is pretty good, although a bit more than what I pay at independent coffee shops on the other side of the tunnel, but that may be due to the location. Baked good are alright as well and are easy to share with a friend. I haven't had any of their other menu offerings. *Tip: They have their WiFi network name and password on the bottom of the receipt! read more

Ordered dry cap.... I got a wet cap! Not good. Caffe Trieste in SF or Berkeley really knows how to make dry cap! Nice staff. read more

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The coffee is horrible. The food ok. I had a cappuccino and it was burnt beyond recognition. This is the Bay Area, we have great coffee roasters here. You really need to step up your game. read more

I like this place but working outside with a laptop is risky here. My laptop was stolen right in front of the cafe as I was working and drinking coffee at one of their tables. I've been in Oakland for 7 years now and I know that you have to hyper aware in some areas, but I had never had an issue on piedmont ave. Just stay VERY aware of your surroundings if you're working on your computer here. read more

great cafe for the hood...the back patio is nice...i go there so much (not always checking in) it's my seconfd place. Coffee: a bit acidic, but common for traditional espresso...go for the Africano-a mini double latte. Breakfast is cheap...best deal on the street. Their pesto-fetticini is good. They should offer a reward card for regulars. read more

This is my Go-To place!! Like my second home!! Always here for coffee and breakfast!! They have a good Pizza!! Try Breakfast Pizza if you like!! Its awesome!!! Pastry are all yummy!! Staff are friendly and fast service. read more

Caffe Chiave - Best Latte In Town!! Ask them to put in a cup!! Like this!! :D - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Poor customer service. I went in just to get some water and when I went to order the cashier tried to charge me more than what I usually pay for a cup of water. As I told him that, that was not what I usually pay for water he in quote told me, "I don't respect you people and, you are not a regular customer". I didn't catch this cashier name but to describe him he had short black hair, with black earrings in his ears. I am completely disappointed by how I was treated and regardless of what persons ethnic background is, no one should feel or be dehumanized and disrespected because of their skin color. read more

Have been here in the past and it was very good. Came today and got food poisoning after eating the frittata special. Friend I was with ordered a salad with chicken and it came with no salad dressing and the chicken extremely over cooked when we asked for a refund the staff seemed to not want to deal with us. Will not be coming back. read more

Cafe Trieste the former entity was reasonable place to eat. Now, it seems the new management is only interested ( Chiave) to make money at the expense of Quality. Today, I had a Pizza there which by any standards was one of the worse. Simply , it had no cheese and sauces which is main ingredient of any Pizza. I have talked to old guy with hat behind the counter who seemed to be manager. He absolutely cared less as all he said was do you want another one. The dirty dishes remain on table inside and outside restaurant and no one want remove them. The place seems filthy and insanitary. I think the new management and ownership is doing a terrible job of running this restaurant read more

My great local cafe. They are there for me when I need coffee or a tuna melt or a breakfast burrito.

I love this place so much. In my opinion, the best vibes at this place happen in the early morning -- I love coming here for weekday coffee before work to start my day on a pleasant note. I always have the mocha and they make homemade whipped cream for it! It's so thick they spoon it out onto the drink, absolutely my favorite part and the best mocha I've had in Oakland thus far. read more

Cute Italian cafe on the Piedmont Ave. Dropped in for a late night coffee, and they had lovely live music playing by the Flying Salvios duo. Seems like a great place to grab a low-key dinner + enjoy coffee and Italian desserts. read more

Caffe Chiave - Coffees and cannoli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Ricardo and Javier make the best lattes!!!!!! My fav is Almond milk Latte + a vegan donut read more

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The best caffe!! The drinks are amazing, the pastries are yummy and the pizza is really good. Love everything about this place. Whenever I'm in town it's a stop I have to make. read more

I come here mostly because I can get real food along with my coffee. There's always a warm buzz of people there, which is really what I'm looking for in a coffee shop. read more

Please read my review and I am certain that there will be no misunderstanding as to why I will not patronize Caffe Trieste again and why I think it's an awful place: On Friday 3/ 7, I planned to have a cup of chai and finish a few work items at 7am. I purchased my tea, sat down and logged onto the internet. I had only been there once before with a friend in the evening for a cup of coffee and we were never told that there "policies" in place. So, I was utterly horrified when I was approached by a female employee and she asked "How long have you been here?". I was somewhat shocked and took a minute to respond. I told her that I arrived shortly after they opened. She, then, stated that the policy was that I could not be there longer than an hour or so. I mentioned that I really didn't know much about the place. And she said "I am not trying to kick you out but if my manager comes in he'll be mad and I am talking to everyone". But, I didn't see her approach anyone else and I couldn't understand why the manager would be mad at a person patronizing the business. It was so bizarre, I left to end my discomfort and embarrassment. To get further clarification, I contacted the manager (Eric). I explained the incident and stated that I could understand if the place was packed and I was occupying a much needed space but that was not the case. He said that having the internet was a problem and that they were thinking about "getting rid of it". The thought of a manager wanting to solve a problem by denying customers internet access is ludicrous. If Caffe Trieste wants to remain competitive, wi-fi is a must and the manager should know that. I also mentioned that the business should be careful to make sure that only certain people are not asked to leave (yes, I am referring to people of color). He became very defensive and stated that he didn't like threats. Only, I didn't make a threat and if the manager couldn't tell the difference, Caffe Trieste is in bigger trouble than they all know. I told him I was obviously talking to the wrong person and ended the nonsense. Sure you understand, now, why I will not patronize the dump again. read more

Me-"I did not order this!" Cashier-" I do kit know. The other guy took your order" Me- "okay- I guess I am stuck with this?" Cashier- shrug his shoulders Really!!!!! read more

Came to this cute lil cafe meeting up my boo for lunch. It has lovely outside seating just in time for Spring! It's one of those order, grab a number then eat places. I got the vegetable panini, fettucini with pesto & fruit tart. What topped it off was some coffee. It's a great place to go for something intimate but not so much for a larger group. read more

I would give this place three different ratings if I could: coffee: 4 bagel: 2 service: 5+ So a few people complained about the service in their reviews, but they must not have met the friendly brunette girl I did yesterday. I came in early on a weekday afternoon after getting a mani/pedi at love nails across the street. I ordered an iced coffee and a bagel with hummus. The coffee was good, I'm not a coffee expert by any means, so I'll just go with that it tasted great to me. Then the bagel came. And it was lame. It was a little extra crispy on top. Like... almost black. And they were trying to hide it with the hummus, those fckers. But I mean, I ate it, it wasn't that bad. I guess. Then the moment of truth came. I stood up to go to the bathroom and i knocked the iced coffee over. The whoooole thing went on the floor, the table, my legs, etc. And let me tell you this was the NICEST staff to handling something like this. As soon as it happened a buser came over and starting wiping the floor. I ran and grabbed some napkins to get the table, but he told me he would get it. The barista then asked me if I wanted another coffee. No charge. Why yes, of course! I was so so pleased that that was her first reaction. By the time I re-milked and syruped my coffee, the floor around my table was (mostly) dry and I could sit my clumsy self back down. No judgments, no angry looks because I created more work, just a free coffee. Thanks Caffe Trieste for saving my dignity. :) read more

I came here on a stormy afternoon with my girlfriend to have some hot chocolate and enjoy the rain. We got to the counter and not having been there for a while, and the menu being partially written in italian, I asked if they had hot chocolate. The girl behind the counter flatly said Yes." As if my question was basic physics and everyone knew that answer. BEFORE I told her that was what I wanted she began making them (which to me is not a great move retail wise). I also got a brownie. Woo hoo. We sat down and my hot chocolate had been barely stirred and was WARM. Not hot. Hence... HOT CHOCOLATE. I debated whether or not to ask them to re heat it. But I figured they had time cuz they were eating on the floor in front of customers. I asked the girl if she minded re steaming it, something I use to do when I worked in cafes, and is a much more time efficient way to get something hot again. She muttered something under her breathe and another co worker laughed. She then sighed loudly and said, "I guess i'll have to make another one". So now I was being guilt tripped for the drink I paid for. Customer Service is not hard. it's all a matter of just being "on" for a a select number of hours during the day. It's not hard to say" oh no worries" or "I don't mind". Before today I wasn't aware how daunting of a task it was to ask something to reheat a beverage with two ingredients. Next time I'll ask her a physics question. read more

Piedmont Ave. has been in need of a good coffee shop for a long time. There are plenty of places to get coffee, but none of them make a particularly good espresso. Now that Trieste has moved in, that's changed. I like the feel of the place - they did a nice job with the ambiance, and I like the back patio seating on warm days. There are more food options than I expected, but I'd wager that this will get pared down over time if the demand isn't there - for their sake, I hope it is, but I'm just happy to have a nice place to get a good cappuccino, chill out and read a book and I don't really need the panini. Trieste is by far the most comfortable cafe on the street, and I'm happy to see open, attracting some attention, and making some good espresso. read more

Great staff, great coffee, great food - I love their meatball sandwiches! One of my go to places - both to take coffee to go as well as sit and enjoy. read more

Nice neighborhood cafe. Came here to pass the time as I was locked out of my brother's apartment. Live jazz on Friday night, with a pretty decent quartet. I had their pizza special and a pint of speckled hen beer. The pizza was surprisingly good for a neighborhood cafe. Prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, arugula dressed with lemon vinaigrette and lots of garlic. It was a "white" pizza, no tomato sauce, and light on the fontina cheese. The thin crust was a little chewier than I usually enjoy, but still, not bad. Note to pizziaolo: leave that bad boy in there for another 3-5 minutes for some char! pint $4+ pizza special $9+ music FREE read more