Cafe 15

I can't stop ordering the Buddha Bowl; the fried tofu and veggies are an amazing combination. Staff are incredibly friendly. This is the place I go to treat myself to a nice lunch! More...

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I love this place. It's tasty, healthy, they're quite charming.It's near our new office, and I've been about 3 times in the 4 days since I discovered it.

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I forget how many great lunch options they have...including good soup, salad, breakfast, sparkling water, coffee, fruit and cookies. They also have outdoor seating, which is nice for warmer days in Oakland. More...

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I'm torn with leaving 2 stars, I really am. However, after spending over $15 for 10 brussels sprouts and a small piece of chicken for which I had to wait 25 minutes,  I'll still sleep tonight with my 2 star rating. New owner-it changed hands. That's not necessarily a problem, but they really need to get the entire house(front and back) in order. The wait time is horrendous for take out, and this is true even pre-ownership change. After seeing salad after salad after salad flying out the kitchen-mind you those orders came well after placing my sprouts and chicken- I could no longer contain my exasperation and let out a sigh as I waited near the only place you can stand for take out- next to the garage and dirty dish drop off.  The woman waiting next to me said the same thing, ironically had ordered the same lunch.  The new owner introduced herself and I received the same excuse I always would hear about the back log- "short 2 people" "kitchen staff alone today"..... Granted, she was gracious, but a new system is in dire need at cafe 15. That poor girl manning the cash register had to ring up customers, take phone orders, deliver food to tables, bag and hand out to go orders.  She totally needs a raise!Unless you arrive at 11:30, plan at least 45-60 minutes for lunch at cafe 15 and be prepared to shaft your employer even more time as you eat your food.  Perhaps Cafe 15 has had its 15 minutes of fame and it's time I finally learned my lesson Cafe Rio has just as fresh food, and faster service.So sad.  So very sad to see such good food get pulled down by such poor service. More...

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Cannot say enough good things about Cafe 15. We've used their catering twice in the last two months for lunch meetings of 15 people. The food was wonderful both times, and the service was really impeccable -- flexible when I needed to make last-minute changes, and on time with their delivery to our location. We're an environmental group so try to avoid single-use plastics, and they let us use their reusable platters and return them later that week. Thank you so much to Cybele and the kitchen staff! More...

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Everything about this place, from the ownership to the food to the ambience to the friendly staff, is 5-star. I highly recommend Cafe 15 ;-)

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Great fried chicken, flavors are dialed in and well prepared. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.Small place, so show up early or get to go.

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Conveniently located right outside the back entrance of the Elihu M Harris State Office Building, came here during lunch hour. There's a few small tables inside and outside, lots of people ordering to go. We had the Fried Chicken Sandwich served with citrus cabbage slaw and Cafe 15 Burger with a side order of sweet potato fries. Everything was cooked perfectly, tasty, although could have used just a pinch more seasoning. Staff was all very friendly and establishment was cute and clean. Be sure to check Facebook for daily specials not on the regular menu! More...

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Cafe 15 is my favorite lunch stop in downtown Oakland! My coworkers originally told me about it, and we order from them probably once a week or more. The owner is a total sweetheart, remembers our names, our favorites, and is very helpful and attentive. My personal favorites are the Buddha Bowl, the Cafe 15 wrap with fried chicken, and the Mushroom Broth (when they have it!). They update their menu daily (easy to find on their Facebook page) but have staples as well. The cafe itself is super cute and quaint, and located in a easy-to-find place. I will continue going to Cafe 15 indefinitely because the service is friendly and I have yet to have something that hasn't surprised me in taste and freshness! More...

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BEST TOFU BUDDHA BOWL OF ALL TIME. Super fresh. Tofu is fluffy and flavorful and just so good. Love this place!

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This place is too expensive and the portion of the  chicken burger is not worth the price. I think at best that burger should cost 6 or 7 dollars. I have a feeling that they must be paying crazy Amounts of money on their over head? There was two people who took orders there at the same time and not many customers maybe that's why? Anyways their food might be okay for you if you are a fat cat working for the government but for the rest of us the people going to try use their services don't go here. It's sad. If you go don't tip they don't give you any actual waitress service. I thought they would offer to fill up my tea or so thing. The chicken burger was way too small and salty maybe this was an off day I would change my review but I don't think I'll  ever go back ...If you can afford it try it out More...

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Got lucky stumbling into this place on my way to Flax. It's a delicious menu filled with healthy food in a cute and chill atmosphere. I ordered the "Best Brussels Sprouts Ever," and they really were. I added chicken and it was perfectly cooked. Also ordered the wedge fries and veggie soup for the little, and though she was being picky I thought they were delicious. Also fair prices. More...

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Great service! Warm setting! Amazing food!

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This place is such a treat. They use great ingredients and each dish is unique and scrumptious. Their blueberry burger is literally the best burger I've ever had (seasonal), and the Budda Bowl is addicting with a delicious miso sauce, and exceptional tofu. I go here for lunch almost every week. It's pricey but it's worth it - organic, high quality ingredients which you can tell in the taste. More...

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This place is a hoot. Although I don't recall what I ordered my first time there, but my second and third is absolutely great. Their fried chicken sandwich with slaw is certainly delicious for me to have it every time I'm there. Don't be a bit discourage by the small space in the cafe. The only major complaint I have is the cashier-unfriendly man, and a bit rude everytime I go there. More...

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Fresh salads, delicious soup and brussel sprouts.  Friendly and prompt service.

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I'm so impressed with all the amazing food and Cafe 15's willingness & patience to help us design a menu that addressed many different food restrictions. No matter how big or small your next catering needs may be, I would highly encourage you to work with Cafe 15! More...

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Fried. Chicken. Sandwich. You take the slaw that comes on the side and you put it on the sandwich. Then you put some Cholula on it. Then you eat it. Just do it. So perfect with a good old fashioned can of Coca-Cola. More...

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Cafe 15 has high quality food made fresh to order. I was able to speak with the owner Cybele and I felt she's come with a passionate mission to serve real food at reasonable prices. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the neighborhood. I had the carrot and ginger soup that had great balanced flavors and an arugula salad that was surprisingly filling. Healthy and delicious. More...

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The breakfast burritos here are fantastic and the staff is friendly enough, but the wait time for food is excessive and their online ordering is awful. Last time I got a breakfast burrito it took 15-20 minutes to prepare, so today I ordered ahead using their website to help save time. I arrived to pick up and was informed they didn't actually have any burritos available today, which is strange because their online ordering system took my money and mentioned nothing about items being unavailable. No big deal, it happens, so can I just have my money back please? "No, you'll have to deal with the company that does our online orders." Great. So I go to work, log in to their system, click on their Twitter link.. broken. Search some more, find their contact phone number, call them, their message says "We do not accept phone calls at  this number, send us a text." So I email them instead. And the saga continues..Long story short, they make rad food but it's quite a headache to actually get ahold of any of it.EDIT: manager reached out to me to make things right. Much appreciated. I didn't accept the offer, but I did add a star onto my rating. More...

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Very good freshly made fries. I didn't have anything else cuz I'm not hungry but judging from the fries, the food is good.

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I don't know how many times I've been here but I've always had an amazing experience. The food is fresh and organic and the chefs use seasonal produce. Cybelle, the owner is very sweet and the customer service is on point. They have tons of options for vegetarian folks or people with dietary restrictions. Thanks cafe 15! :) More...

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I've been here twice, and it is my new favorite lunch spot! Both times, I ordered from the special's wall. Crispy Brussels sprouts + fried tofu: The Brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy, and had a great citris and chili sauce. The tofu is super soft on the inside, but lightly breaded and fried on the outside. Delicious! Bhudda bowl + tofu:There was a great tahini miso sauce over a big bowl of veggies, quinoa, and the same fried tofu. Filling, great flavor, and healthy! Overall, I do admit the prices are a bit on the expensive side, but the food is top notch and worth it! More...

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Went to Cafe 15 with some coworkers for lunch today. Split the fried chicken sandwich and beef Ragu pasta special with one of them. Everything was freshly cooked and so delicious! The slaw with the fried chicken sandwich was a bit too salty/acidic but went well inside the sandwich. The fried chicken was seasoned really well and lightly fried. Great chicken to sandwich ratio and didn't leave me feeling gross afterwards. The pasta was good but nothing out of this world. We also snuck a bite of our other coworkers veggie Buddha bowl which was insanely good. Will definitely be ordering that next time. A great place to lunch and will certainly be coming back! More...

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Lots of variety, super fresh, creative, healthy and substantial. There is a lot of care, and thoughtfulness that goes in to the space, and food. Have gone here for years, change of ownership brought new ideas and didn't change quality. This morning my husband had this crazy power bowl of sweet potato, grilled chicken, quinoa awesome creamy dressing excellent way to start the day! More...

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This place is extremely close to my job is how I first found  it. I would say I probably frequent here at least once a week. The food is always fresh and good, I can't say I've ever waited a long time for my food either. The service is ridiculously good and the owner is the sweetest. She's attentive and remembers you. Will be going here forever! More...

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My sister introduced me to this place as I'm here for business. I split the breakfast burrito with her without any meat and I was skeptical that anything without meat was enjoyable. Let me tell you that was hands down the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is welcoming without trying or overdoing it. The owner, cashier, and chef are all very bubbly and genuine. Relationship goes a long way with me for determining favorites. More...

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Had the fried chicken sandwich, which is the go to meal here. It was great. The fries were especially good. There weren't many people there so the food was made fresh to order. In fact, we were the only people there. Service was extremely friendly. The space is small and quaint, but very well done. On Friday there is a special that gives you free fries with the purchase of a drink. Overall, I've highly recommend this place. More...

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My "go to" option for breakfast or lunch... This little place totally rocks. Best ingredients, expert cooking and friendly service. Love their omelettes, wraps and salads. On a lighter side, try their fruit cup. Yummy! More...

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I'm in Oakland for a conference and have now had several meals at Cafe 15. It's a small, unassuming place and there's no restroom, but it's clean and bright and the food is fresh and delicious. Omelette special- ham and Swiss one day, broccoli and Swiss the other day. It was a generous portion and can with fresh sourdough toast. The omelette was slightly overdone for my taste, but I like softly prepared eggs. Mixed greens salad with apple, celery, nuts, and some other wonderful additions. I added chicken breast (it was cooked perfectly) and to my surprise the salad also came with sourdough. It was enough for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended! More...

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It's service is very nice. There chicken fry is so dry and spicy.

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I love this place! Fresh food coupled with phenomenal service. I've been going to Cafe 15 regularly for over a year. The owner is super sweet.  Only once did my food not come out quite right. I explained what happened to the owner. She sincerely apologized, promptly refunded my money and got me another dish that was delicious. More...

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I try to eat lunch here whenever I get a day off during the week. Hours are only Mon-Fri, which sucks since I live just around the corner. Fresh, healthy, delicious items, which can be a rare find in downtown Oakland. Chicken sando, cafe 15 salad, Brussel sprouts etc etc it's all great! Just wish they were slightly less pricey and opened on Saturday's! More...

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Ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fresh cut fries and coleslaw.  Very fresh, not greasy at all.  The chicken was juicy and plump and the fries were nice and crispy.  My only warning is that you should wait until it cools down.  If you're impatient like me you might burn your mouth!  Haha!  So wait and savor the goodness!  The coleslaw, as noted in other reviews, is not mayo based so it's very fresh and crispy/crunchy.  Much more healthier (if you overlook the fried chicken and fries...)!  Haha!  The owners/cashier are very friendly and nice!  If I worked nearby instead of here for training this would be a regular joint for me!  Lots of good stuff on the menu. And after speaking with the owner he notes that the menu changes depending on the fresh ingredients they get daily.  My only issue is that the fried chicken, although fresh and not greasy, the way I like it, could have had a little more flavor.  Or maybe an option for a Cajun spice added to the chicken.  Then it would have been even better.  If I could I'd give them more like 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't allow that.  Overall, this place is very good and everything is fresh!  And the fact that the menu specials evolve depending on the fresh ingredients they get daily is also a nice plus!  The outside seating is also a nice touch.  This place is a must try hidden gem and a good way to support a local business! More...

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Yum yum! So this is my second time here, first time I had the fried chicken sandwich which was good. This time I got their blueberry burger, after being talked into it, by the super sweet owner. I ordered the blueberry compote on the side because I wasn't sure, blueberries on a burger After tasting the compote I was like yum yum! And added it to what ended up being one of the best burgers I've had all year! So freaking good! From the saltiness of the cheese, to the bold flavors of the compote, to the crunch of the bacon, such a great combo!Ow and it was free fry Friday! Bomb ass fries! More...

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I love this place. Great food. Fresh and tasty. Best Brussels sprouts ever and what they do with chicken is amazy pants. French fry lovers beware. You will be spoiled for all others. More...

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tl;DR: Fried chicken sandwich is much better than Bakesale Betty.------------------The fried chicken sandwich here garners a lot of well deserved attention. It comes with lemon aioli and a side of slaw and though it typically comes on a torpedo roll, in this pic I took it was on a regular bun (yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe…). Not sure if it's inflation or rents, but a couple years ago this was $8-9, but now it's $13 making it less of an "everyday lunch" kind of thing.That said, they do it right with a nicely fried and juicy piece of chicken (despite being white meat yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe…). The chicken / breading is well seasoned and the lemon aioli adds a subtle acidityI like that the Slaw is non-mayo based and has a nice citrusy tang. Grab a fork because it comes on the side, which I like because it puts the eater in control of how much or little they want in the sandwich.Different flavored water available every day to quench your thirst (yelp.com/biz_photos/cafe…) More...

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It was my first time here today. I came with a friend for brunch and I have not been here before. The inside of the cafe was very nice and clean I loved the tables because there was seating both indoor and outdoor. It was extremely humid and hot outside but the cafe is located directly next to a very tall building that provided shade so we could have a comfortable brunch. I have to admit the menu had a lot of great sounding brunch favorites but I chose to get the cafe 15 salad and I also put in additional grilled chicken breast on the salad, mind do you it was very expensive for a salad. The salad i ordered cost nearly $20! But none the less I was very happy with the salad and the portion size because it was definitely filling. I also noticed how cute the set up of the interior was and they have this fruit infused water that was freaking amazing and super refreshing in the hot weather. To say the least, I thought it was a great brunch meal, a bit on the expensive side but the quality is awesome. Not to mention they have a kitchen where you can see them prepare the fresh dishes. Obviously going here again and was not disappointed with my first visit :) More...

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Heavenly breve mocha--barista clues in to the artisan of her craft--"Do you want it mildly chocolatey, medium or full syrupy sweet? " I love woman who cares about the details. And the mochas was perfectly crafted and fit for my picky yet delectable palate! More...

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Quality Ingredients what more can you ask for, well that and awesome dishes. The Cafe 15 burger is a must, but honestly I haven't had a bad meal ever from them..

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I love Cafe 15! The staff are friendly and the food is wonderful. I especially like the paninis at lunch - the ingredients are fresh and the combinations are creative. And delicious. The rosemary fries are to die for! More...

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Amazing food, friendly service and the fries are crazy good! I had the burger and expected ordinary out of the bag, dropped in the dryer French fries which is nothing what I got. They were fresh cut and topped with rosemary, cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! My new favorite spot near work! More...

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I've had the chicken sandwich twice before I decided to write a review.  Is it the best chicken sandwich I've ever had? No, but it IS good.  Is it heavily seasoned? No, but bland, it is not. There's some really prissy people on here complaining and if that's the case, simply, don't get it.  I liken it to a light, fresh sandwich. I never feel full or bloated, yet completely satisfied. The sandwich comes together w lemon aioli and a small amount of lettuce w their 'slaw on the side.  To brighten up the sandwich I actually pile high the 'slaw on top of my sandwich. NOW you've got an explosive amount of flavors in your mouth. Indeed.  I'm a fan.  p.s. my only qualm, at $14 including tax for JUST a sandwich, a bit much. It should include their fancy fries at that price. More...

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Small and clean and friendly. Every time I have come in here here the same people work w friendly faces and cordial demeanor.  The food is clean and fresh.  Although I've only come for breakfast I'm confident lunch is just as good...look forward to when that happens. More...

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Hands down, the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. I chose to add their house made fennel sausage, and it was phenomenal. Mixed a side of fresh slaw, it was pretty perfect. Plus, Rissy the host is rad and full of good vibes. Check this gem of a cafe out! More...

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