Lane-e Kefa Coffee
77 8th St, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“Just steps from Lake Merritt BART, Lane-e Kefa is a thoughtfully run neighborhood spot where owner Sifu has crafted the kind of place that feels equally welcoming whether you're settling in with your laptop for hours or grabbing a quick coffee and sandwich. The real draw here is the focus on quality Ethiopian beans—available both as meticulously prepared pour-overs and drip coffee—paired with generous, ingredient-forward breakfast sandwiches and a genuinely comfortable vibe enhanced by local art and good music. It's the rare cafe that manages to be both a serious coffee destination and an easygoing community gathering spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Great little joint, right next to Lake Merritt BART station. Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, great food, and reasonably priced!
The owner Sifu runs a solid nook here. Study, read, coffee, sandwiches and smoothies. My favorites are the drip coffee which are made with the Ethiopian coffee beans he also sells, and the Laney hot sandwich: a delicious turkey, spinach, egg, Swiss cheese on an English muffin.…
A special local coffee cafe with good coffee and tasty breakfast sandwich. I ordered a delicious breakfast sandwich with egg, spinach (generous portion), and ooey gooey melted Swiss cheese on an English muffin. Folks here go above and beyond. I had my breakfast and coffee in…
Went in to grab some coffee and breakfast sandwich. The coffee was warm, not hot as it should. I ordered the egg,spinach & Swiss sandwich and I thought it took a while. The sandwich was underseasoned and lacked flavor overall. However it was fresh. The best part was the English…
Got a delicious coffee & House Special Sandwich. So tasty and ingredients were really fish. Also great music going which is always a plus in the morning, and local art on the walls. Will be back for sure
Crema Reviews
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