Mike Ast
Came here for breakfast when I was displaced from my apartment. Ordered a coffee and a parfait. A lady with purple hair smiled, I smiled back. As I walked back to my hotel room down the street, a car ran a red light, a bird shit on an old lady, and a bus did not pick up a prospective rider. It is hard to make homelessness funny. Hmmm, I know a hot chick should walk by without her clothes and tell a couple of jokes… I bet that would offer a bit of relief.
Edit: That actually would be nice.
… moreSam Levens
I used to come here to work as the upstairs is a nice spot to get some work done. But the last few times I’ve been there the food has been terrible. The sandwiches had maybe one slice of meat and a thin spread of condiments and the salads were just basic mixed greens with a splash of dressing. The roast beef looked off and grey. It seems like they are cutting corners on the portions but the prices are still very high! I got a cappuccino and a sandwich and it was $28! For that price I expect a loaded sandwich. Very disappointing as it used to be a good cafe.
… moreLawrence Marcus
It’s great to see the foot traffic, energy and vibe returning to Farley’s in Oakland. They have weathered the storm of Covid, having provided a refuge to their loyal fans during the most difficult period of sheltering at home for the workers who normally would line up for Farley’s coffee. It would be hard to find a management and staff who were as committed to persevere and ensure that the quality of their coffee and food services would not be compromised.
Farley’s is back, going on 15+ years of anchoring Uptown Oakland’s resurgency.
I’ve been taking advantage of Farley’s mantra of “You belong here!” to pursue my reading habit since I moved to Oakland from S.F. close to their original opening after 2008. And by the way: their coffee, food and salads are excellent!
… moreJulia Gidwani
Farley’s East is a lively little place with a good selection of food, coffee drinks and magazines! There are a variety of places to sit both indoors and out. They have a very small box of toys upstairs to entertain littles, which is sorta strange because they don’t have any highchairs. But they did have 2 little chairs (for toddlers or older) and a changing table in the restroom. Parking is paid street parking and limited. Music plays in the background, which I enjoyed but don’t plan on taking a conference call here.
… moreHolly
Great coffee, only “OK” wifi. The dark roast is deliciously dark & they have nice thick mugs that make you feel like you are at a cafe (cause ya are ). Nice cafe atmosphere, although a little noisy. Wifi doesn’t work at the tables out front . It is OK if you go to the tables upstairs which had some availability even during early lunch time.
… moreShannon Millar
A perfect spot to catch up with a friend over coffee and a pastry. They have a fun assortment of food and drinks, and great ambience. The bread pudding wasn’t very sweet, but had a nice crisp outside and felt more special than the usual croissant or muffin.
… moreben ciceron
good quality cafe with sitting indoors outdoors and upstairs. early online orders makes it easier to during busy lunch time.
… moreChef Suzyo
My favorite place that I have been looking for, for awhile here in Oakland. The food is really good and not your typical care food, it’s GOOD FOOD. They make amazing coffees as well. Best place to read, work or just chill.
Also when you hear the staff giggling, attentive to customers. If your staff is happy, your biz will thrive and Farleys is definitely that
… moreJames Vaughn
Cool coffee spot in Oakland. People are cool and helpful. Service is quick. Parking is touch and go.
… morepater vondiesel
Fine place, does have a little bit of cracks on the edge showing the pressure Oakland has been put through. Great coffee and sandwich
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