Red Boy Cafe

Red Boy Cafe

4308 Arden Pl, Oakland, CA

★★★★4.4(148 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Red Boy Cafe is a charming dual-identity spot in Oakland that transforms from an intimate weekday coffee haven into a weekend brunch destination, but it's really the evening pizza that steals the show—reviewers rave about the quality of both the pies and pasta with genuine enthusiasm. The vibe here is distinctly neighborhood-focused and family-friendly, with owners who clearly care, making it the kind of local place where regulars come to linger over excellent traditional drinks and honest food in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksMeetingsLight foodFamily friendlyFull breakfastSlow sit

Google Reviews

Kevin Umezawa
★★★★★9 months ago

I hadn’t ordered from here in a while, but I could have sworn the crust used to be thicker, which I prefer, and the toppings were also sparse. It tasted fine, but I can’t see ordering from here again. Just seems like they’re cutting corners and not worth the price.

Simply Cheesekake
★★★★★a year ago

WOAH, 😋 this was by far the best pizza I have had in a while, I will most definitely be back, I loved everything about my experience here, thank you so much!

Max Kay
★★★★2 years ago

It's a local pizza place at evenings and cafe / brunch place in weekends. Pizza are out of world, so delicious and well baked. Brunches are OK, again it's a very cozy local friendly place with good service. Has a very friendly homie atmosphere with local people and teenagers.…

Gloria Harris
★★★★★4 years ago

Best 🍕 and pasta in town. Beer wine and super customer service. Wonderful family atmosphere ! I highly recommend this place!

Mer Forristal
★★★★★7 years ago

We live in the neighborhood so we do our best to support the restaurant. We've met the owners and they are delightful but years later I think I'm giving up. Every time we go there is some sort of an issue. Wrong items, missing items, ridiculously slow service, you name it.…

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