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    Lane-e Kefa Coffee

    4.5 (155 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    WEIRD OWNER!

    I walked in at 7 am for my first time and I asked for a bagel with cream cheese. As in REGULAR PLAIN bagel , nothing in front of the word. He handed me my food and i walked out. As I get to the corner to eat my food I notice he gave me an EVERYTHING's bagel. I walked back inside and say excuse me you gave me an everything's bagel. I only wanted a regular bagel.He states you didn't ask while going in the register to refund me. I said oh okay that's how you do business and left. Idk what his problem was but it was hella rude and i warranted! Don't recommend this place at all.

    Egg, Bacon, and Swiss Sandwich
    Eva L.

    i ordered an egg bacon and swiss sandwich & a dirty chai! really quick service and sweet people. plenty of seating here! didn't see. ton of outlets but there is wifi. food was yummy and i would totally return for a pre-work breakfast.

    Iced matcha latte with egg, spinach and Swiss breakfast sandwich
    Michelle Z.

    Went here to get sustenance before Jury Duty. The service is so friendly and top tier! The quality of food and drinks is pretty solid. They accommodate customizations. Overall atmosphere is really clean. I'd come back if I were to be in the area again.

    priscilla h.

    BEST sandwich is soooo good. I ordered a vanilla latte too which was very tasty. Service was great and the cashier was very kind. Will be back again!

    House Special Sandwich
    Jessica U.

    Delicious!! Came here off a whim while in Oakland and loved everything about it. Ordered a latte, which was foamy using hand pressed espresso. -House special breakfast sandwich (5/5): one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had!! They loaded it up & did not short any of the ingredients (eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese, spinach, muffin). Be prepared, can take up to 10 minutes to prepare. Wish I lived closer, because this is the spot! If you're looking for a place with coffee shop vibes, look no further. Definitely worth a try.

    House Special Sandwich

    TLDR: This is a very welcoming place and the sandwich was delicious. I was having a pretty bad start to my day and needed something to eat quickly. This place was nearby so I placed an online order and drove over. As I'm walking in, I see (who I believe is the owner) having a conversation with a customer and it seems like they are longtime friends. Their conversation goes on for a while as I'm waiting, but I don't mind at all. I think it's really sweet. The man behind the register apologizes to the customer and says he's going to help me next. I let the man know I placed an online order and will be waiting in the restaurant. As I'm walking around, I'm noticing the art on the walls which is lovely. I then see some letters posted on the pillar from other customers thanking the restaurant for their support. Another customer walks by and again, it seems like they've known each other for a while. All in all, there were many instances that gave the impression that this is a staple location in the community. That's comforting. When my order was ready, a man from the kitchen came out and handed it directly to me. I don't remember what exactly was said, but it was so polite and basically above and beyond. I had such a warm feeling in my heart as I was leaving. Okay now the sandwich. I /planned/ to take one bite in my car before driving into work.. but it was so hard to pull away. It was delicious and exactly what I needed in that moment. I would have gone back for the service and to support this restaurant, but I will be sharing my experience to everyone in the area for the sandwich alone! I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the items on their menu and I deeply hope this place sticks around for a long time. Thank you!

    House Special
    Stefanie C.

    There's not many foods I'd go out of my way to try again, but the House Special breakfast sandwich at Lane-e Kefa is one of them. It's an English muffin stuffed with egg, spinach, swiss, bacon, and avocado. My mouth waters just thinking about it. The other menu items sounded good, and now I know that I can trust anything produced by this kitchen. Located across the street from the Lake Merritt BART station in Oakland, I was meeting someone and arrived a bit early. I decided to stop by Lane-e Kefa for coffee and breakfast. I love small shops with regulars that banter in the background. There was no line at the counter, and it felt like I was having a meal in someone's home. In a way, I'm glad I don't live near this area or commute through Lake Merritt BART everyday because I'd either get sick of eating the House Special all the time or gain a massive amount of weight from having it regularly. Next time I'm in Oakland and looking for breakfast, I'll be laser-focused on Lane-e Kefa Coffee!

    Bulging, corpulent scrambled eggs with melted jack and a cavalcade of bacon strips on an English muffin. Egg/bacon/jack sandwich, $8.95
    Alfonso L.

    My man! Wonderful, devoted service --he must be the owner but he is also the one-man show here at this neighborhood place. Luckily I called my breakfast egg sandwich order in when I did. But I still had to wait almost 25 minutes behind 5 people as they all ordered fancy coffee drinks, which the owner and only coffee maker had to make and THEN hand them to the seated customers. Little dude was in the back making the savory sandwiches. That's good, but he needs to also be deployed to either man the register and take orders, or learn how to make mochas and oat-milk lattes. The egg sandwich? Better than I expected. Literally 7-8 strips of crispy bacon atop a jack cheese slice melted on what probably were 3 eggs (!) and a homemade English muffin. Do not come in here thinking you will get a puny Thomas's nooks and crannies muffin. This one is large, and so well worth the $8.95 price. Was it over the top? Yes. Should you ask for less bacon? Um, yes. Pro-tip: next door at Hometown Market, a remarkably clean and well-stocked convenience store, they've got delicious Peet's coffee cheap and the owners are super friendly.

    Egg salad salad
    Kari C.

    Solid little cafe for quick made-from-scratch food. Generous portions for the price. I got an egg salad salad and it was quite flavorful. You can choose either cheese or bacon. I got the bacon, which was thick and crisp. There are small green pitted olives. Was a tad salty, but hey, what do I expect with bacon and olives! ;) The salad mix had arugula and I think romaine. A little bit of tomatoes and red onions. The egg salad was a straightforward standard recipe with mayo, no extra herbs. I opted for the house dressing, which was balsamic vinegar. Nice to give it a bit of tang. Really appreciated that it went on the side. Don't get scared by the location...it's small, but nice inside. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I think the guy working the register has an eye muscle defect, so his eye contact isn't good. Looks like he's staring off into the distance. Took me a moment to realize he was talking to me! It was moderately busy for lunch, but the food came out quickly. Give it a try if you're around the area!

    Medium matcha latte
    Connie L.

    Locally owned coffee shop around Laney college and the Bart station. Very affordable price compared to most coffee shop outside. I got a medium sweetened matcha latte - $4 (very good price). Their medium latte is about $3.45. I initially wanted to try their latte, but got the matcha latte to try out at the coffee shop. I am not an matcha expert, but have tried a lot of different matcha products, from drinks to sweets. I can definitely taste the matcha powder with the foam on top. Color is light green and can taste a little matcha taste. Not the best matcha I've had, but it was alright, not too bad. Only one staff is working behind the desk. Staff is Very friendly and very fast paced. No social distancing is being enforced. Dine-in is available. Hand sanitizer is provided at the cashier area. Mask is not enforced and staff is not wearing a mask as well. (Only if you are concerned about the virus)

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    5/5 Oat Late. 5/5 Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich lots of egg (I ordered no bread) Fast, friendly, chill vibe, bathroom and WiFi.

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    I was recommended this place by Laney College. The owner and employees were really nice. I ordered a coffee and bagel which was perfect.

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    Best breakfast sandwiches, BLTs, coffee and owner will most certainly learn your name! The soundtrack is always jamming too!

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    Tried this place on a whim since this area of oakland is highly known for their Ethiopian cuisine…read more It was surprising to find a local spot though serving breakfast. That's what really drew us in. Very tasty breakfast, got the injera breakfast plate filled with lots of spices, tomato flavor and tang from the bread. Super addicting if you love those flavors. Very thankful to be given a side of yogurt to help cool the heat down. Definitely would order this again, but maybe add my own mix-ins like an egg or more protein since it's very carb heavy. Inside wise, you can watch two tv's playing sports, our waitress/cashier was very kind, and it appeared like many locals hanging out. Only thing is their menu prices are out of date. About $13 plus tax per plate. Hope to come back at night to see the bar open and some live music!

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    4.4(280 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Mosswood, North Oakland
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    It's nearly impossible to eat out and eat REAL FOOD. I…read moredon't have the motivation, time or patients to cook at home a lot. Kitava is bringing you whole, real, and healthy choices you don't have to feel guilty about. Love it.

    If you're looking for a healthy alternative for fast food, this should be top of mind…read more After spending the afternoon training at Witterfield for a 5K, my friends and I decided to find a healthy option and stumbled upon Kitava on yelp. We ordered... Sesame Chicken 4/5 Chicken was crispy. Broccoli was cooked perfectly. It could use a little more seasoning on the chicken and broccoli but the sauce was there to elevate it. Reminds me of panda express haha Miso Salmon Bowl 4/5 Salmon was cooked flaky and moist. Really enjoyed the jalapeño lime sauce. Brussel sprouts were roasted to perfection. Very light and tasty meal. Fish & Chips 4/5 Crispy fish and chips. Simple dish but it was fun and tasty! Evolved Caesar Salad + Paprika Chicken (Protein) 5/5 Absolute favorite. After mixing everything together it was the best healthy salad I've had in a while! Chicken was tender and flavorful! Enjoyed this dish the most. Service 5/5 Ordering is very quick, Staff was very friendly and our order came in timely within 10 minutes or less. They do serve your orders right to you but water and utensils are self served, as well as cleaning up after yourself. There is a 5% mandatory fee for employee health, so be aware of that. Ambience 5/5 I loved the vibes inside. It's very bright and homey. Made me feel good to be there. Seats are comfy and tables are clean. Parking was a breeze. Definitely adding this to my diet rotation if I forget to make a meal prep

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    4.1(6.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Mosswood, Temescal, North Oakland
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    Absolutely fabulous experience. Great customer service. Epic food. Anyone who doesn't like homeroom…read morejust don't appreciate good food, especially cheese Loved Bailey and Sandra. Ambience is awesome and music is on point

    TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a…read morequick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

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    4.4(64 reviews)
    2.1 mi•North Oakland
    •$$

    This place might have become my favorite fast-casual burger joint in Oakland…read more Since my first review, I've enjoyed their food three more times -- in person once and DoorDash twice. And it's been satisfying and well worth it all three times. I recommend both dining in and delivery. You cannot go wrong with their double burger. The smashed patties are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The supporting elements are quality and executed spot-on each time: the cheese, grilled onions, and mayo. It's a perfect fast casual burger. I also recently tried the Chopped Beef burger and dang it was amazing. The hearty meat and cheese the and buttery bread texture hit hard. This will be another go-to and I recommend it. For sides I've gotten tator tots, regular fries, and season fries. All fantastic and they're generous with the portions. HOWEVER -- you've gotta get the seasoned fries. Addictive and finger-licking amazing. When dining in staff is always friendly. Area's not too busy and you'll always find parking easily down a side street. And price wise it honestly feels like a steal for me given the care and quality and pure satisfaction. Works for me though -- I'm going to keep ordering from this place. Cannot recommend this gem of a burger joint enough. Fantastic seasoning and execution, solid prices, and absolutely satisfying every time.

    All of it... yes! Typical Bay Area prices for delicious smash burgers, fries, and onion rings…read more Service is always great and the vibes are fun/casual. Parking in the ohgane lot next is free if you're there for oh g burger.

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    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi•Adams Point, Lower Hills
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    It was a Sunday morning and I had just finished a workout from the gym next-door. I originally sat…read moremyself at the parklet but it was too warm outside to be comfortable. I seated myself at the bar where there was only one seat available. It was a poppin atmosphere and it didn't take long for me to land my eyes on the menu and see "fried green tomato Benedict." They got me at Fried Green Tomatoes. My order didn't take long to end up in front of me. My benedict was crunchy (perfect toast and perfectly fried tomatoes) with a medium sunny side up egg. The mixed green salad that it came with was nicely dressed and had good flavor. Service was friendly and atmosphere was fun. Perfect Sunday brunch!

    This was me and my husband's first time at the restaurant and the food here was excellent…read moreeverything was very good and flavorful. I gave it to stars because the service was really bad. Our waitress took very long to even acknowledge us, didn't person herself to be very friendly, and lacked any attentiveness to us as customers. We had to ask other people for things like refills on our drinks, condiments, etc. She didn't ever really try to check to see how things were going after the food was served and we had to ask someone else to pay. Unfortunately considering this experience my husband doesn't want to go back and I hate that for us because the food was really good.

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