Cafe Lakeview

Lady seems like the main proprietor, the two times I've been here, with a little help. She can seem stern and standoffish, but is very kind when she has the time to talk. Simple food done well. Ethiopian breakfast is solid, with lightly seasoned potatoes, fried egg, and couscous cooked with bell peppers and onions. Breakfast sandwich - while no frills with turkey sausage, egg, and cheese - hits the spot! Americano is strong with some nuttiness and not much acidity, just the way I like it.

Small place with small staff.Breakfast burrito was great. I am ordering two more today.The lady working there made sure to tell me what was in the burrito to be sure that I would like it before she let me order it.I used to only order sandwiches, but now it is burrito time.Give it a try.

Not a good experience, unfortunately. I stopped by with a friend and our babies to use the restroom. It's understood that a purchase is often necessary or expected, which we had no problem with, but we were immediately brushed off and told that the restroom was for customers only. My friend stated to the woman at the register that we didn't mind purchasing something we just wanted to know if the restroom was available for use. I proceeded to examine the menu and asked the woman at the register about a particular smoothie. She replied with "that's not for you." Confused I asked her what she meant. She explained what ingredients were in the drink, which included peanut butter and oats, I believe. Still confused, as I was unsure what part of this particular smoothie "wasn't for me," I ignored her comment and against my better judgement and solely for the sake of using the restroom, ordered a mango smoothie. Turned off by her lack of customer service and unprovoked rudeness, myself, my friend and our babies proceeded to leave the establishment without the ordered smoothie. I only purchased the smoothie to show we were good for it and to use the restroom. Don't intend on returning here.

Such a local gem of a cafe. We usually come through for their house special smoothie which is spot on each time. There is a kind lady that usually runs the place who always remembers us and our order. This place has a great local spot feel and is always a pleasant part of our day.

Stopped by for a quick bite on a Sunday afternoon.Ordered the Ethiopian breakfast and breakfast sandwich.Both were ok, came out quickly, got the job done.Service was friendly and quick.Lots of tables and space and nice place to chill/read/get some work done. Music was nice and relaxing.Would come here again to try their coffee.

I just had the most horrible experience at this local cafe. I popped in to quickly use the lavatory, and the woman that owns the place started me down and said the restroom is broken. I responded to her that I believed that to be a false since so had just used the restroom and knew that it was functional. She then said so what, no you cannot use it. I asked her again if I could please use her lavatory. She said you need to buy something to which I agreed and asked if I purchase something may I please use your restroom to which she said no.I told her I would purchase anything if she please allowed me to utilize the lavatory. Again she said no.No this is truly a horrible experience, but I remember that the last time I' visited this cafe when I was 6/7 months pregnant with my son she also refused to allow me to use the lavatory back then.So proceed with caution because their restrooms are off limits.By the way all of the customers that were present were shocked that she was being so rude and refused to allow me to utilize the lavatory.

I absolutely adore this place and the food the Ethiopian nice lady cooks. You can hang out in here for work or meet with friends, the ambient is always very welcoming.Another plus is that it's across the street from Lake Merritt.Great coffee and amazing sandwiches- please try the chicken pesto sandwich. It will probably be the best chicken pesto sandwich you've ever had.

A good neighborhood spot for Breakfast or lunch. Many vegetarian and vegan options. Also a good selection of coffees and teas. Nice people, and good prices, as well as a lake view make this a great spot, especially if you live in the Grand-Lake area.

Had the French toast combo, prolly the best French toast I've had, sausage and eggs were perfect tooTried to come in the last 2 days but they've been closed hope they open back up soon I'll be in there everyday.

I had a bagel and my dad had a veggie omelette. The bagel was just egg and cheese, but it really hit the spot. The egg was the perfect texture. The veggie omelette was made really well, they don't skimp on anything. I had a café latte as well, it was exactly what I wanted, nothing indulgent just good hot coffee. I'm told the coconut soda is not bad either.This isn't a quick spot, but the food is worth the wait (about 10-15 mins depending on your order). If you're seated the food is brought to your table. My family asked a lot of questions, but the cook/waitress handled it nicely.