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Café of the Bay Info
Amenities
Service options
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Quick bite
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
Crowd
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Groups
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Best WLM Reviews
Cafe of the Bay used to be a bustling place, but when I went in around 8:15A for breakfast, there were just two of us. The servers were friendly enough, but not overly attentive of the customers. I had high hopes for great breakfast spot, but the pancakes were underwhelming! The serving size is great, and you can share an order with kids without ordering them an entire meal- good pricing. The place was clean but no ambiance. I also noticed that the latte machine was excessively loud. I won't be rushing back, but very affordable compared to other restaurants in the Laurel. Family friendly spot.
Enjoyed this diner years ago. Ownership changed, along with food quality & atmosphere. I patted the grease off my plate & the standard frozen pork patties. Too much butter in the “not” sourdough toast. It’s a great walking community with good dining options, but not this one.
Well done Manuel and Esteban - as always. My usual Chilaquiles for lunch never fails!
My experience was horrible. There were particles in both of our water glasses. The bacon was cold and had stuff underneath it and I don’t know what is was. My muffin was all broken up and cold. It was the worst food experience ever!! I will never return. 05/11/24.
Coffee was horrible. Turkey apple sausage was horrible. Condiments on table were not clean.
Every time I've tried this place it is bland, microwave quality food. Done giving it chances. Even basic stuff like just asking for a side of ranch gets messed up.
Let the picture tell you what you can expect.
Go literally anywhere else in the area there's so much good food in Oakland that isn't this.
Edit: they also don't salt or season the fries or chicken. Low quality everything.
The food was alright but I ordered a latte and watched the waiter pour a couple inches of drip coffee into a cup of ice and add some milk. Tasted watery and nothing like a latte because it wasn’t… Annoying to pay double the price for “espresso” when they don’t touch the espresso machine.
The menu also says that 10% gratuity is added automatically but I could not find it on my bill, I’m assuming that’s an old policy but it was a bit confusing.
I can't say enough about this small place on MacArthur avenue. When we walk in they move tables to accommodate our large group anywhere from 8 to 20
Quick Facts About Café of the Bay
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Saturday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM |
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