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Lakeshore Cafe

3257 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-2719
510-832-4374
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Ranked #235 of 496 restaurants in Oakland
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen
Most recent review
- Jul 9, 2012
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Oakland, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012 via mobile

If you want good basic food in a pleasant airy cafe, this is the place . lots of variety from burgers to sandwiches to salads . Try the sonoma chicken breast sandwich with caramelized onions add red peppers. Good fries too!

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Allentown,PA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

Went here for breakfast with my son and his family the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Needless to say on a lovely morning in the the SF bay area it was somewhat crowded. Lucky for us since we had a 10 month old with us, we didn't have to wait too long. I ordered the Lakeshore Omelet which sounded really good with... More

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2009

Just a great little diner for breakfast and lunch. Nice and clean, and pleasant place for dining. Decorated nicely with murals of Lake Merritt on the walls, and many artistic paintings and photos of the area. They have a cute outdoor patio seating area in the back. Breakfast items are eggs, pancakes and waffles. I have had both, and enjoyed... More

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Dwight, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2008

A visit to Oakland would not be complete for me without a trip to the Lakeshore Cafe for breakfast. I always get the same thing, Joe's Special.....for those who don't know, it's scrambled eggs mixed with hamburger, spinach, mushrooms, onions and garlic. They serve it with wonderful fried potatoes, mine with sour cream of course, toast and fruit. It's the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2008

It's pretty good but kind of pricey and crowded. I prefer Lynn and Lu's Escapade Cafe.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2008

good place for lunch and breakfast if you want a simple American style breakfast.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2008

Try the Sonoma Chicken Sandwich. I also like the Spinach, Turkey Sausage & Jack Cheese Omelet

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2008

Great breakfast place.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2008

Standard, easy brunch and lunch.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2008

best brunch

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