Good News Cafe

Tiny little store front with no inside, but the hard working ladies in there pump out some great sandwiches and coffee. Fast, accurate, and to the point.

I came here to grab some quick breakfast. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and added avocado. Also got the berry parfait and a bagel. I didn't look at the food until I got home, which was my mistake because I'm usually really good with checking. When I opened my sandwich there was no avocado. I paid $1 extra for avocado and I remembered her repeating my order back to me so I know they just forgot it. Which is understandable but I wasn't happy. The sandwich itself was extremely dry and tasteless. No flavor or butter, just very plain. The parfait on the other hand was quite good. Tasted very fresh and nutritious. I would order that again. But I don't recommend the breakfast sandwiches. Prices were reasonable. Location was nice. Very disappointed I thought I found a new spot close to my house

Hot link sandwiches!!!!! That's all I must say. Bomb hot link sandwiches! Made to order, made fast. Simple yet so good! Huge portion. The type of bun they put it on is really big. They have a lot of other food options but the only 2 I've tried so far is the hot link sandwich & the plain bagel with cream cheese. I wasn't very fond of the bagel as it was an egg bagel and I'm not a fan. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for a quick bite!

The food is really good! You go up to the window and order what you want. There's two small tables outside where you could sit but maybe just make your trek a block down to lake Merritt and eat it there.

I ordered the turkey bacon club, and it was delicious. The only thing missing was my pickle. The pleasant demeanor of the staff, along with his bright smile, made the food taste even better. I'm new to the area and will make this place apart of my breakfast/ lunch rotation.

I love this place and so glad that they are in the neighborhood. Their breakfast bagel sandwich is sooo good (bacon bits are perfectly crispy, cheese is perfectly melted, egg is fluffy, and the bagel is chewy). Going back right now for that! Their black coffee is also tasty and strong.

I really love this café. It's simple, but very good. Some of my favorites are the lox bagel, the Italian melt, and the turkey sandwich.You can't beat the prices, and the service is quick and efficient. They also have solid coffees, especially the Vietnamese iced coffee. There's no indoor seating, but it's a very convenient to grab something to-go if you are heading to Lake Merritt.

I love to support local coffee shops than chain shops as a coffee lover. I'm not lying this is a cute cozy coffee place around beautiful lake Merrit. However, the service is horrible. The men who took my order has no respect to me at all and he smirked at me and also did not say 'Thank you'. Then the lady who made my sandwich when she hand it out, she did not even say 'Thank you' as well. I do not recommend this place, and I'm not going back here no more!

"Good news, everyone!" said in Dr. Farnsworth's raspy voice! This hole-in-the-wall place really delivers. If you're craving a bagel sandwich without all the unnecessary glamour that Bay Area establishments tend to add to all their culinary creations, this is the place. They're kind, efficient & make superb sandwiches. Since we're at year 2 of the pandemic, there's no seating indoors, but don't think that was really the strong suit & appeal of this place. Notable mention: The Italian sandwich. A perfect marriage of meats & provolone cheese, that you will find yourself cheating with once in a while.

Cute little window-shop. You walk up and order and there's a small sitting area in the front. Wonderful service, with a nice (owner?). I'm never disappointed by the food or coffee.