Lane-e Kefa Coffee

Right next to the Lake Merritt BART station, this is a little cafe that serves the BEST breakfast sandwich, made fresh to order. I'm not even a sandwich person but I ate it up so quickly that I forgot to take a photo.I also got the matcha mango smoothie--I was skeptical because it had a bunch of fruits and vegetables but it was delicious. I was also very filling.The owner is also very sweet and lovely!

Went here to get sustenance before Jury Duty. The service is so friendly and top tier! The quality of food and drinks is pretty solid. They accommodate customizations. Overall atmosphere is really clean. I'd come back if I were to be in the area again.

I found a jewel that Oakland can be proud to support. After popping off the BART , I saw the sign for Lane- Kefa Coffee. Walking inside, I smelled warm bread and the breakfast aromas of scrambled eggs,spinach and cheese. If I hadn't been such a piggy last night I would have order one!This man knows his way around an espresso machine. Shot of oat milk (perfect), foam (perfect) and rich , delicious, hot coffee.The place is very clean and well organized. They take pride in their business.

BEST sandwich is soooo good. I ordered a vanilla latte too which was very tasty. Service was great and the cashier was very kind. Will be back again!

This review is many years belated. I and my coworkers have been going to Seifu's place for many years. He is absolutely the kindest man. He is the owner and counter person there, all around gentleman for sure. They do get backed up sometimes, so please call ahead if you remember. Their breakfast sandwiches are huge and really ample enough for two people to share or for one to eat a little later. The last sandwich I got was a bacon, egg and Swiss on a croissant. It literally had at least seven strips of bacon! I even removed a couple of them to crumble on some scrambled eggs later that evening, seriously! They don't skimp. Many thanks, Seifu, for being here for us all these years and continued success!

I popped into this cafe to catch a meeting before hopping on BART and I was pleasantly surprised by how warm and friendly it is! The man behind the counter was so kind. He did everything to make sure my short time there was a nice one by making sure that my coffee lid was tight enough, providing me the wifi credentials when I was looking around confused, and brought my coffee to my table when I had put it down and forgotten it somewhere.It's a cozy ambiance too. The warm light, the vines on the windows, and some nice R&B made my chaotic morning so much better.I certainly wasn't expecting to write such a glowing review on my train ride to work, but this cafe has earned itself a new regular customer.

Best breakfast sandwiches, BLTs, coffee and owner will most certainly learn your name! The soundtrack is always jamming too!

TLDR: This is a very welcoming place and the sandwich was delicious.I was having a pretty bad start to my day and needed something to eat quickly. This place was nearby so I placed an online order and drove over.As I'm walking in, I see (who I believe is the owner) having a conversation with a customer and it seems like they are longtime friends. Their conversation goes on for a while as I'm waiting, but I don't mind at all. I think it's really sweet. The man behind the register apologizes to the customer and says he's going to help me next. I let the man know I placed an online order and will be waiting in the restaurant.As I'm walking around, I'm noticing the art on the walls which is lovely. I then see some letters posted on the pillar from other customers thanking the restaurant for their support. Another customer walks by and again, it seems like they've known each other for a while. All in all, there were many instances that gave the impression that this is a staple location in the community. That's comforting. When my order was ready, a man from the kitchen came out and handed it directly to me. I don't remember what exactly was said, but it was so polite and basically above and beyond. I had such a warm feeling in my heart as I was leaving.Okay now the sandwich. I /planned/ to take one bite in my car before driving into work.. but it was so hard to pull away. It was delicious and exactly what I needed in that moment. I would have gone back for the service and to support this restaurant, but I will be sharing my experience to everyone in the area for the sandwich alone! I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the items on their menu and I deeply hope this place sticks around for a long time. Thank you!

Good food, nice staff and relaxing atmosphere. My only suggestion for improvement is to open earlier as 7 AM is kinda late for early morning customers

MUST GO ! prices are solid esp w the amount of food , super tasty & the owner + team are all the sweetest! has become a new regular for me and my friends to go to :)