This place just gained a new regular! Great local little cafe for a breakfast sandwich and coffee before work or sandwiches, salads and smoothies for lunch. It is a local gem and you can just taste the love and care put into making the food. I ordered a turkey avocado panini with all the fixings. They did not skimp out on the meat! Flavors balanced well together. Prices are reasonable, owner is kind, food is delicious. What more could you ask for? read more

Coco Cafe - Panini - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

I have walked by Coco Cafe many times, and it is now currently named Lulu Cafe, but finally decided to order ahead online for takeout and pick it up on a Tuesday lunchtime. Pickup experience was fast. Melanzana sandwich: A little spicy due to the jalapeno; I am not someone who can handle spicy food. I liked the oozy cheese. Overall, I enjoyed the proportions of eggplant, pesto, red peppers, and pesto since I felt they were well balanced so that no one ingredient was too overpowering, and the ciabatta was nicely toasted. Almond latte, large, 2% milk: It has the sweet and tangy flavor that you would find in almond cookies or similar almond desserts. I personally wasn't really a fan of this so I would probably try a different drink next time. read more

Coco Cafe - Melanzana sandwich and almond latte - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Coco/Lulu ~ This is still my favorite cafe after so many years, no matter the name. Everything from my original review stands. read more

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Support this cafe! The lox bagel and chicken sandwich are always so delicious and the owner is very kind and humble read more

Coco Cafe - Lox Bagel - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Cute, rustic little place. Here for the coffee. And my drink was quite good. They had some other things, sandwiches and such but I couldn't eat them. I liked them because they were within walking distance of where my meeting was and they also had a very good latte. The service was very good. The gentleman working behind the counter was nice. I believe they may have had some tables inside, but it was a bit dark and cramped, so I took my latte down the street to my meeting. read more

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The Breakfast veggie sandwich: You have the option of slice white or whole wheat bread. The fillings are cucumber, avocado, cream cheese and spinach, (they might of ran out of sprouts). I added an egg and I'm happy with that decision. The sandwich was satisfying and the veggies were fresh. The coffee: self serve house blend was on the lighter side but it did the trick. I plan to be back and try one of their smoothies. The service was quick and friendly! Pros: Small business owner Simple menu options Breakfast Veggie sandwich Cons: The blend was light Dies viente viente tres read more

Coco Cafe - Breakfast Veggie Sandwich + egg - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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Small place with a lot of options for breakfast and lunch. The owner was friendly and was pleasant to chat with while I was waiting for my sandwich. Has the eggplant veggie sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had in years. Would love to continue supporting this small business as it sounds like business is slow with the remote work trend. read more

Coco Cafe is the sandwich shop right next door to the Kaiser Admin building on Franklin Street (between 19th & 20th St) in downtown Oakland. I have probably grabbed a sandwich here dozens of times, and never realized I haven't left a review for them. So, I made it a point to order some sandwiches, so i can post some photos to go with this review. Recently, I ordered a roast beef sandwich, a lox bagel, a breakfast croissant, and an egg salad sandwich. All were good, but I especially enjoyed the Egg Salad on wheat. This sandwich was just packed with fresh egg salad, and had crunchy red onions and pickles. OMG, it was tasty! The cool thing about this cafe is that it stays open until 4pm. Which is good for nearby workers who take mid-afternoon breaks. So you have a place to grab coffee and/or a sandwich. They basically serve drinks like coffee, tea, and juices. And menu items like: breakfast bagels and croissants, salads, sandwiches, and a vegan items. Meter parking and garage across the street. ---------------------------------------- Support Local Business! read more

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Nice, quick service and good food. Ordered 2 bacon egg and cheese croissant breakfast sandwiches and they were tasty. Came out to be a little over $13 for both. read more

Coco Cafe - Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Croissant Breakfast - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Really great little cafe with a surprisingly good menu. Lots of vegetarian options, breakfast sandwiches, fruit smoothies and more. Good for grab and go drinks, too. Super nice guy behind the counter. read more

Very friendly owner, very tasty food and coffee. Also the most fair and reasonable prices I have seen anywhere in the Bay Area in YEARS. Small shop so not a lot of seating but great for quick bite or grab to go. read more

Incredibly reasonable price for a huge sandwich! I usually go to another sandwich place, but they were closed so ended up here. Very nice gentleman behind the counter. Fresh ingredients, really nice place. Highly recommend as, did I say reasonable price yet? And I agree totally with the Lisa W leaving the prior review. Thanks to her for being so complete! read more

First time trying this place out and it was love at first bite. Currently eating as I type this. Usually I'm bummed when I get a wheat sammy but this one is packed with all the goods that every great sandwich should have. I only had one sip of my protein shake but I love it. I will definitely come back here! Thank you!! read more

Coco Cafe - Egg Salad Sandwich with a Mango Go Shake Smoothie - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Was starving and waiting for an appointment so decided to walk by here for a quick bite. Seems like a standard work-hour order-and-go lunch spot with a variety of sandwiches and snacks. I probably wouldn't go for any of the packaged snacks unless you're desperate, but the actual menu items on the board seem like a fair deal. I got the breakfast veggie sandwich which was really yummy especially with the cucumbers giving it a fresh crunch. Thought there would be sprouts in it like in the description but I didn't see or taste any - oh well, maybe they ran out. Convenient café though. read more

My partner picked up some sandwichs For us to enjoy during lunch. He is a big fan of this place as it is family owned and has been a staple in the community for some time. He got me the tuna sandwich on wheat. The tuna was overflowing and tasted fresh. He got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel, and he said he really enjoyed it. I highly suggest you check this place out for some coffee, a quick bite to eat and to support a local business. read more

Coco Cafe - Egg Bagel Bacon with a bagel - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great pesto chicken panini! Great quality bread as well the service was excellent as well!

I had the chicken shawarma wrap. There's nothing shawarma about it--the chicken is processed white chicken chunks that have no shawarma spices or flavoring. This is a bad American fast food fake of a good dish. We also ordered soup and when we got back with the food the lid was off and the soup everywhere. read more

Great value and super convenient. Great quick stop for a hot breakfast and yummy coffee for under $15! The guy at the front is really nice and works hard. Food is good and is definitely cheap! Worth the stop. No room to really sit and eat. This is a pickup convenience store. read more

I've grown to enjoy my morning walks to Coco- even if it is 3 blocks away from work. But, the affordable food and convenience make it worth the trip. Breakfast items are super affordable- croissants, bagels (under $3 with cream cheese), english muffin sandwich ($4.50 with all the fixings) at more affordable prices compared to other breakfast spots around. Plus, their smoothies are under $5! You really can't beat that anywhere in Uptown Oakland. Really convenient grab and go breakfast spot, I have yet to try their lunch offerings (Paninis and wraps), but I'll have to update this review when I've done so! read more

Coco Cafe - English muffin - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

I love the local feel of this place--and the local-friendly prices. I get the tuna melt every time, and every time it's the perfect size, stacked with extras (jalapeños and tuna belong together) and very fresh. Bonus: a gigantic selection of candy and chips to feast your eyes on while you wait for your hot panini to be made. read more

Huge fan of this adorable little coffee and sandwich shop. Placed an order online for 3 coffees, as I wanted to deviate from the usual big chains of Lees Coffee, Starbucks, Bicycle, and Peet's. I was surprised that I could get an Iced Latte in a large size for $4. Upon entering, I was greeted by the person managing the cashier, the coffee orders, and the sandwiches. There was a decent amount of early morning activity and the tired-eyed people waiting for their orders. I was surprised that the person managing was able to get people in and out was such expedience, although it seemed most people came for their coffee orders. Their menu had items that ranged from sandwiches to smoothies, coffees and teas, and other breakfast and brunch items - a typical café but more extensive. They also had baked goods and packaged juices and boxes for purchase, handy for people on the go. The order, which was estimated to be about 10 minutes, came out close to 15 minutes, which wasn't awful and understandable seeing how one person was handling everything. I was a bit surprised that, the online platform didn't have the option to customize anything (i.e. add syrup to a soy latte, or make a vanilla latte iced) but the person at the front accommodated everything without any hassle. I think the service deserves a complete 100%/5 of 5 stars. read more

I unexpectedly stopped by here due to almost being hangry and oh man ! You won't regret it Really good ! I definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Coco Cafe - Definitely recommend it 10/10 but would add probably some banana peppers to make it spicy - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is great for a quick pick-up for breakfast or lunch. The place is always nice and clean, the staff and owner are helpful. Lots of great options for sandwiches (wraps, paninis etc.) and you can usually customize any of the options! Amazing quality for the price too. Bread always tastes fresh and flavorful, same for the ingredients. Smoothies don't taste like artificial syrup or juice was used but actually real fruit. They also have a nice array of chips and snacks that you can pop in to buy if you've got a craving. Highly recommend for a casual, cheap but delicious high-quality meal read more

Coco Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

The gentleman working the counter is great! The prices are very fair for what you're getting. My current favorite is the chicken pesto panini, it's super yummy! It's also open for breakfast but it's a little out of my way on my way to work - I might try on a non work day! read more

Absolutely lucked up on this gem walking the neighborhood looking for lunch. I am a leasing agent at 17th and Broadway and 19th and Harrison and having a delicious spot for both breakfast and lunch is a godsend. I highly recommend this place and have enjoyed eating here throughout the pandemic, and look forward to continuously eating here beyond. The gent is so awesome! I think he may even be the owner. Either way, he's an absolute sweetheart, I recommend the most delicious things, and it's always right. read more

Fresh baked good. Muffins to donuts to bagels. They make sandwiches and smoothies. A little place to get breakfast. The manager, Ravi is very nice and remembers everyone's name. Nice guy and very professional. The two ladies that work the counter and back are very nice and on point. I like to pick up toasted bagels in the morning from them. Fresh bagels everyone morning. Stop by and get a bagel and say hello to the team. read more

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Best menu with lots of vegetarian options. I tried the caprese sandwich and hummus sandwich. Both were delicious. I also tried the tomato basil soup and baked goodies and loved them all. Perfect place to pickup food for picnics or anytime really! read more

Frequent this place maybe once a week as the owner is very kind and goes out of his way to offer additional things he'd think I'd like in my sandwiches. I always get the breakfast burrito and it hits every time. Good deal for the amount of food considering it's downtown, make sure to stop by and support your local businesses! read more

Excellent sandwich. The very nice and professional owner paid special attention to my "veg only" requests. I loved the many bread options - and toasted. Nice soup options and other items to add to your meal. Welcoming environment. read more

Came here during my breaks at my training at Kaiser next door and it's a small spot with lots of food options, drink options, snacks, and candy. It was one man working all alone and there were multiple rushes of people, but he managed to get everything done. I ordered a banana and strawberry smoothie with oat milk and added protein for an extra dollar. The next day I order the tuna melt for lunch which was delicious. I also ordered a iced matcha latte, but it was okay I could've passed with that one. Since there's only one person running it there can be a wait to get your food or drink, but I don't think it's too bad. I would recommend this place for a quick grab and go. read more

Got the breakfast burrito with "sausage". It was bland and the sausage was more like a hotdog. Could not convince myself to eat more than half. read more

Delicious and friendly. Sandwiches are a notch above others in a big way. The sandwiches taste homemade, healthier and made with love. The roast beef has pickles, saucy and just feels like someone really cared when they made it. The salad and sandwich combo is one of the best values in the area and tastes so good. Coffee is also good, have not done breakfast but can't imagine they do anything bad. Their falafel is actually better than falafel boy next door, which is just weird. read more

Coco Cafe is situated amongst parking meters and loading zones. small place with a few tables. menu: smoothies, panninis, (cheaply priced, 5.95+). breakfast sandwich, expressos, pastries. brew: "organic coffee co"-house blend ($1, sm) -suppossedly hawaiian beans, smooth, floral taste 4+ stars eats: egg breakfast sammie on toast (2.5) -fresh egg, hot toast. yum! crumbs: -great service, good stuff -parking sucks here.... read more

The food is always good, and the service is GREAT! Support your local and eat here if you want to try something new and yummy :)

I am a breakfast lover! This place has the mix of all the things I enjoy. I order the California breakfast sandwich specifically. Been there twice now in past 2 weeks. Consistent, fresh, ample serving, excellent price. Highly recommend!!! Have visited a couple other nearby and they are good, this is great. read more

Love their salads and smoothies Reasonably price their salads are pretty big and the staff is nice read more

Great value for the money! I walked in being nervous about the choice because the signage is vaguely about paninis and I didn't see their ship name anywhere. Entered into the small, 5 seater cafe, mostly an upgraded lunch cafe style with Great Chalkboard Art Menu, great selections of hot grilled panini sandwiches, cold sandwiches, soups, salads, etc. In the back there are three standing refrigerators with a king's selection of all kinds of bottle drinks, including three or four kombucha options (which surprised me). Baked deserts, cookies and donuts look *meh* but are halfway decent. For those in a rush, there's a chiller with small to go salads and snacks! They take all sort of credit cards or cash. They all have a smile on their face and are polite. I hear the coffee is good, too, and that in lattes they do the steamed milk in the shape of a heart :) Will go again! read more

Prefect spot for a grab and go breakfast. Staff is extremely friendly and quick. And you can't beat the prices in the area. The food and coffee is always fresh. The Cafe itself is small but is clean. I recommend the lox bagel and vanilla late. *Tip- this place does get quite busy during the lunch hours, and you may have to wait a while for your food. read more

Wonderful little hole in the wall in Uptown Oakland. Wide selection of wraps and salads with a Mediterranean bent, Panini, baked goods and coffee. I love the Cobb and Chef Salads which are a great value at $7.50 Plus i love the huge photo of the Eiffel Tower! read more

Underwhelming and EXTRA ordinary. I had the gobbler which was supposed to be smoked turkey and avocado. It was processed Oscar Myer turkey. The bread was fresh but the sandwich was nothing special. I also had the tomato basil soup which was watery and tasted like dirty water. It was horrible. Well, I gave it a shot. read more