Reviews
What Andrew likes about Cafe Van Kleef:
A well known downtown Oakland kitschy cocktail bar. Great ambience and vibe. Get there early if you want to sit down. The signature drink is the Greyhound. Be careful not to drink too many and expect to walk unassisted from the bar View all feedback. What Fabiola Ivonne Rosas Urrea doesn't like about Cafe Van Kleef:
Disappointed!!! Was there last night and the female bartender was on a bad one. She got mad because we asked for our drink???!!! And proceeded to ask the bouncers to kick us out! She didn’t have anything nice to say…Super rude and discriminatory. The bouncers were even worse! Everyone around was as confused as we were…we couldn’t figure out what ticked her off! Sad disappointing experience! Do not recommend!!! View all feedback.
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It's a unique dive bar experience. The decore of the space is the conversation starter of the evening. The effects of the lights give swanky while the random ar...
read moreAwesome bar in Downtown Oakland. Rad decor. The greyhound is their
Great bar. Certainly an unusual Negroni but I'll forgive them that, not exactly that kind of spot. Well worth a visit!
Drinks, service ,staff, atmosphere and crowd were great. It has a kind of funky atmosphere, if you're in to that. If you order one drink here, get they greyhoun...
read moreDrinks, service ,staff, atmosphere and crowd were great. It has a kind of funky atmosphere, if you're in to that. If you order one drink here, get they greyhoun...
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read moreThis place is known for its grey buns and it is easy to see why. fresh, pressed juice, which is like sunshine in glass. often it is a bit too crowded for my ple...
read moreCafe van kleef offers an amazing atmosphere, has an economical beverage portfolio and draws a wonderful, diverse amount every night of the week. one of the best...
read moreMy card lost here, but the bartenders are so cool! the mood is super friendly and chill. greyhounds, greyhounds and more greyhounds! Thanks for getting this ins...
read moreBest bar in the city only for the graylings. there is a smoker area outside, so can not be a place for everyone. the restroom is on a toilet, so it can be cramp...
read moreThis bar has consistently had a positive, welcoming and friendly vibe regardless of the night I come here for grapefruit cocktails of endless varieties. From th...
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read moreAmazing bar! Great mood. Plenty of space inside to cool with a large group. Your speciality is the greyhound. You can see the bartenders constantly fresh grapef...
read moreCafe Van Kleef provides an amazing atmosphere, has an economic drink portfolio, and attracts a wonderful, diverse crowd any night of the week. One of the best w...
read moreLost my card here but mannnn the bartenders are so cool! The vibe is super welcoming and chill. Greyhounds, greyhounds, and more greyhounds! Thanks for making m...
read moreBest bar in town only for the greyhounds. Theres a smoking section outside so may not be a place for everyone. The restroom is at one toilet, so it can get cram...
read moreFun atmosphere! Must get the greyhound drink! Super fresh squeezed grapefruit juice cocktail! Amazing drink!
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read moreNot sure why this is called a cafe . I don 't think they serve food. But they are famous for fabulous Greyhound cocktails and it 's a well deserved reputation....
read moreCame to Oakland on work trip and was told this is a must see! Tried the Grey Hound, Vodka and grapefruit juice with a large piece of grapefruit in it on the roc...
read moreYou must try the Grey Hound. The bar squeezes fresh grapefruit juice all day long for their signature cocktail. ENJOY
Like drinking in your grandma's attic, with great freshly squeezed drinks. Slightly, with live music and friendly crowd. Plan well ahead if you need to visit th...
read moreGot a tip by a local to go here, looks like they have live music because of the stage in the back. The bar is a bit tiny and can be crowded at times, but I like...
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read moreThis place is known for their greyhounds and it's easy to see why. Fresh squeezed juice that's like sunshine in glass. Often it's a bit too crowded for my likin...
read moreA popular kitschy cocktail bar located in downtown Oakland. The ambiance and vibe are fantastic. Make sure to arrive early if you want a seat. The signature dri...
read moreWhat a delightful place! The atmosphere is lively, the staff are very friendly, and the drinks are certainly strong. They really specialize in their grapefruit...
read moreI give it 5 stars for what it is. If you haven't been, it's definitely worth checking out. If you're hesitant about dark and dingy places, you might prefer a tr...
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