Caffè Chiave

Oakland, CA · Cafe

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Oakland
#352
of 1069 restaurants
City Percentile
38%
rating percentile
Address
Caffè Chiave, 4045 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
Phone
(510) 658-2744
Website
www.caffechiave.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Caffè Chiave is a restaurant located in Oakland, CA. It is one of 1,069 restaurants listed in Oakland. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Oakland city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–7 PM
Sunday7 AM–7 PM
Monday7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday7 AM–7 PM
Thursday7 AM–7 PM
Friday7 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 UrbanGirl · Feb 2026

2026 CURRENT MENU prices pics. Good, not great, local spot. Don’t look at old menu pics here showing $10 burrito that’s now $13🙂 Breakfast burrito was good, nothing special, very generic/vanilla, but for that, good. It’s 40% giant potato home fries though..see pic, and that was only in HALF the burrito! Tortilla was gooey and soft, that and the side sauce were the better parts. Place is a typical local spot, wood furnishings everywhere, nothing fancy, peaceful and sunny in the morning😊

★★★★☆ 4.0 Pauline Kalil · Dec 2025

Coffee Chiave has become my go-to for a simple solo breakfast or brunch. The casual atmosphere makes it easy to settle into a small table by yourself and catch up on reading or knock out a few personal tasks without feeling rushed or out of place. I always opt for the breakfast special—they offer one each day, at least whenever I’ve been—and it hasn’t disappointed yet. Today’s was a chorizo scramble with perfectly crispy home fries, fresh pico de gallo, and crumbled feta. Hearty without being heavy. A nice touch: their coffee for here comes in small, medium, or large mug options (medium shown). And if you can snag the spot by the window, do it—nothing like a little vitamin D with your morning meal.

★★★★★ 5.0 Minas T. Weldetinsae · Dec 2025

Cafe Chiave is consistently exceptional. The coffee is always outstanding, the food is truly top-tier, and the staff are genuinely cheerful and welcoming every single time. You immediately feel comfortable the moment you walk in. The music, the atmosphere, and the overall aesthetic create a beautiful, relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay longer and keep coming back. This place gets everything right — quality, service, and ambiance. Easily one of the best cafés around!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Max Kay · Oct 2023

Location is casual local cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Great for study and casual meet up. Service is more of self service with cleaning up after yourself despite the tip culture. Food is great with variety of pastries and sweets. Drinks are larger than other coffee shops. There are some seasonal specialties like cast iron frittata, delicious and worth to come back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Anisha Carter · Dec 2024

Bagel was soft, salmon tasted fresh, slightly more cream cheese than I preferred but I just wiped it off. Overall tasty! Also got a caramel latte and it is delish!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Good For Working On Laptop

Services

CafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopItalian restaurantTea house

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