Cafe 817 - Oakland

A bagel worthy of praise from all new York quality expectations. The lemonade had only the perfect amount of bite. Staff with the patience of the saints, please do not test this, they are busy and work hard, tip well held.

This nice café has indoor and outdoor seats and many great breakfast/lunch options. I tried the bagel with cream cheese Avocado along with her cold Braukaffee. All their bagels come with capers and plastered onions (if you do not ask to leave them) and it is a delicious supplement! The cold brew is smooth and has a light chocolate finish. A great find for breakfast, lunch or a quick bite.

The setting is nice with seating inside and outside. There 's a bit of a line that forms up to the counter where you order, but it appears that the turnover to get find a seat isn 't all that bad. We had a sandwich and eggs baked in Polenta. The sandwich was simple and easy to eat. The Polenta, however, came out piping hot. They warned the dish was hot and not to touch it, but the food was much hotter than you 'd ever expect to be 'ready to eat '. You 'd have to let it cool down before you could even taste it. Wait much longer, if you want to eat it. It was almost as if it was microwaved, and not oven-baked. We left a tip when we ordered at the counter, but I think we 're expected to bus our own tables, as everyone around us was doing.

The place has escaped a bit from its Italian roots. There are still Polnta, but it is no longer served with filled Fontina, policing eggs and the beautiful parsley garnish. The Avocado Toast is satisfied and the presentation is excellent. The staff is friendly and efficient.

Try the Polnta!! w/ Honey, Parmesan and Calabria Chili absolutely mouth irrigation I love this café quickly on the way to work. Delicious mocha and other espresso drinks as well as delicious pastries and a cozy decor.