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Krispy Joe's

4.7 (51 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Aimee S.

I went for The Mama sandwich and you know first bite why they named it. The care they took warming the meat and assembling this juicy , thick sandwich, was exactly what someone who loves you would put forth in making you something to nourish your soul. I also had the tastiest Chai, which should have also had a photo.... Next time.

We came on a super busy day, staff did the best that they can... Sandos were delish. Pastrami was very legit. Don't forget to get a $3 pickle, worth it. Grab a large coffee because the small is tiny...I drank it so fast, didn't get a picture.

Joe V.

Yeah it's bomb. Rum iced coffee and classic OG hella good. I'd definitely come back. Service was excellent too.

The MAMA!

Let me start by saying I support mostly small businesses, when I saw a post about this place I couldn't stop thinking about it. I stopped by for lunch. I ordered the "THE MAMÁ" when I tell you that was the best PASTRAMI i've ever had in my whole entire life! The service was great. Thanks!

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Marcos S.

What an amazing experience. This is one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had ever and I've eaten a lot of them. We got the regular pastrami with mustard and also the OG. The owner was super nice and told us a little bit about his crazy experience with getting the business up and running, Oakland permits oh my. The sandwiches were on the expensive side at $20 a pop, but totally worth it and I would absolutely recommend. Also, they made very good, hot chocolate and an excellent strong cup of coffee. They made all their ingredients in house. They were so good. Small interior with a few chairs plus some on the outside as well. Please support this business.

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Victor G.

Krispy Joe's opened recently where Delirama once was, next to Wolfhound bar. Limited hours. Sparse seating inside and out. Offerings: pour overs, mystic brews. Strong brew toddy's, morning rations, crispy toasts, vegan sandwich. As offerings overwhelmed me, a friendly, efficient barista greeted me, helped me place order on tablet based on what preferences I had for a covfefe: light whole milk, light flavorings, hot brew, chai. Ordered, pd, covfefe came out 7ish minutes later. Sips: Siren's Song (7.50) 16 oz. -didn't go with my traditional black brew. Not disappointed with a mixed artisan brew. -strong house brew , faintly mixed with light milk, house made chai. Bold covfefe with mellow traces of chai, milk, house made vanilla syrup. Deliz. 5ish stars. Worthy! Quality: great artisan house made ingredients. Quantity: great value

@ifoodiejenn | The OG - hot pastrami sandwich
Jenn N.

I've never been a fan of sandwiches, let alone ever eaten pastrami sandwiches (because it never looked appealing to me personally). My Oakland native friend wanted to catch up and suggested getting sandwiches. He sent over Krispy Joe's and mentioned they had a spot in Jack London during Covid and it was bomb. This new spot in Emeryville just opened last month and I saw that the East Bay News featured the chef as the "pastrami king". So I said, why not and I shouldn't knock it until I try it. Parking was relatively easy, street parking at around 10AM. When we got there, the owner was super welcoming to us. We ordered via Kiosk, which had their hot pastrami sandwiches (their physical menu will be updated later). We got the The OG ($18) and Pyro Reuben ($18). I personally prefer The OG because it felt lighter but still extremely flavorful. The Pyro Reuben was super good too but it was pretty heavy (so if you prefer that, then definitely should get the Pyro Reuben). There are some seats inside and outside, where you can munch on, but it's more a quick bite and then head out kind of vibe. Overall, popped my pastrami sandwich cherry here and I am SO glad I did cause this opened a whole new world of sandwiches for me to try now. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area!

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Karen N.

Ugh. This review is killing me. The proprietors of Krispy Joes formerly operated Delirama so they know their meats. The sandwiches are (chef's kiss) amazing. Get the pastrami. It's killer. At the same time, the base sandwich price is $18 and the sandwich is on the smaller side. Enough for a regular meal but there's no leftovers and if you're hungry you might still be hungry. You're paying for stellar quality and taste. Still seems high. I had an iced chai. The problem with chai is that it's like beer. Everyone has different tastes and every family makes it diffferent. My dad makes an Indonesian inflected chai that has a lot of allspice and ginger in addition to cardamom. The chai at KJ's seemed more cardamom and wasn't super sweet. So it wasn't how I like my chai but it's hard to criticize chai. Overall, I'm torn. $25-ish for a sammich and chai seems like a lot but maybe I'm just out of touch with inflation? Maybe. I wanted to dock them a point for value but I think I'll keep it at 5 stars but if you've read this far you know that I have reservations.

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Christine B.

The best pastrami sandwich in the bay! Thick pieces of pastrami and a nice slaw (honestly splitting one sandwich was perfect for me). It took a minute to get our sandwich, but they added a bit more pastrami for me for the wait - which I did not mind at all! There's a few seats inside and outside to enjoy your sandwich.

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Tony S.

Fantastic local sandwich shop serving made to order hot pastrami sammi! Delicious! Will definitely come back for more.

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Chris B.

No frills cafe with ample seating, strong coffee, and killer pastrami. I was not familiar with Delirama prior to the opening of this cafe, but the pastrami served here definitely lives up to its reputation. No baristas here, as the coffee is all slow brewed concoctions that are strong and tasty. I got their version of a dirty chai, which was awesome and had me buzzing all afternoon. So happy to have this open around the corner from me because it's exactly the type of place I'd love to be a regular at.

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Food is very good. Not much space to eat if it is cold day. The vet bed of staff are positive. Easy parking on street.

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Great pastrami sandwich, though I was a bit underwhelmed by the coffee. Sandwich was really solid

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This place has THE best iced coffee I have ever had hands down. Great service too. A very welcome addition to the area.

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