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MLK Cafe
3860 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, United States
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Ma
Review №1

People are so friendly and the best onion rings i had n fries. Burgers are so juicy.

Da
Review №2

It was my first time visiting. Futbol was on the big screen and I ordered some fries......and they were SMACKIN!!!The atmosphere was lively and friendly. Ill be going back there when next I scoot through MacArthur.

Ad
Review №3

Wasnt expecting such nice people in this area. Definitely would not bring a date here.

La
Review №4

MLk has wonderful food and fun loving hostess. I enjoy every visit . We held an Award Ceremony there and it was wonderful. Thank You MLK

Ru
Review №5

Was looking for authentic paella negra made with squid ink. Finally found this place with very cozy atmosphere and outside dining. Great food and great ambience. Worth the drive to get to this place to celebrate a special occasion.

Sh
Review №6

Delicious to East African food

Ka
Review №7

Its good for a quick bite on campus, and fairly inexpensive too. As I understand its staffed by the culinary arts students, and Ive always enjoyed the food.

YE
Review №8

Good Food, & Great Service The Ladies Were Very Kind To Me. It Was My Very 1st Time There Last Night.

Ti
Review №9

Great people! Great Price! Great food what more can you ask for. The lamb is my favorite.

So
Review №10

Best service best food

fi
Review №11

I recommend this place to everyone .The place is supper clean and fresh. Customer service is always loving and caring. And when it comes to the food its the best Eritrean/Ethiopian food with some Italian style mixed up. The spinach with barley bread and some mild selsi is a must to try. Oh dont forget the potatoes pizza.Oh not to forget the mushroom spinach omeletA place to be.

Al
Review №12

Great in so many ways. To mention just one: 100% fresh ingredients.

Sa
Review №13

Nice & friendly staff. The portions are large & the food is tasty. Spiced very well and you can tell this is authentic Eritrean/Ethiopian food!

Ak
Review №14

Everything is delicious. They let us try breakfast items and omg. So good

Di
Review №15

Went for the monthly poetry slam, great environment. Not sure about the food

T.
Review №16

I invited a colleague of mine to this place. A female cook was blowing her nose, without washing her hands, and returned to cooking. When we brought this to the attention of the cashier, he pointed us out and relayed the message. She laughed loudly and stated, Im cooking for myself, not for you. As if its OK to be in a commercial kitchen and not wash your hands after waste is on them. Hmmm.Our takeout orders werent complete. My guest noticed hers before we left. I didnt notice mine until after I returned home. Ive apologized to my guest for having suggested this place to dine. Snotty fingers and paid-for missing food is not my idea of a great dining experience.

Ma
Review №17

The Ethiopian food is outstanding. Nice friendly atmosphere and the service was good.Full bar

Ro
Review №18

Comedy club very small but comfortable more of a family vibe. Supporting local comedians and up and coming. Food is offered

Ta
Review №19

I checkout out the MLK Cafe and got my own personalized pizza for $5!!! You cant beat that price in the Bay! They also allowed me to watch whatever game I wanted on one of there TVs. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys sports, good/ cheap food, and who wants a drink!

Ja
Review №20

Open mike. COMEDYCome one come allFor all you. Water cooler comicsFor you SHY PEOPLE THAT. THINK YOU GOT ITFOR THE CLASS CLOWN WHO OUT GREW THE CLASSPLEASE COME OUTPLEASE. COME AND SUPPORTDONT HESITATE LETS PARTICIPATEIf NOTHING else come get some laughs ....SUPPORT....SUPPORT...And try some food from the mother land ......

Ka
Review №21

Wonderful family-run restaurant and bar. Excellent food, friendly staff, and nice outdoor seating in the parklet. A neighborhood gem.

Be
Review №22

Hosts open mic twice a month amazing staff and great food or beer choices. African owned and operated q t poc safe space

Na
Review №23

Its a great friendly atmosphere with great service and delicious food.

Sh
Review №24

Absolutely incredible, fantastic venue for local art with an incredible menu/bar.

Ha
Review №25

One of the worst ethiopian restaurants I been to. Food is not fresh, does not taste good at all and service is slow. We ordered our food and had to wait for over 30min and we got something what looked like came out of the microwave.

Ja
Review №26

Good food. Friendly service. Wouldnt bring a date, atmosphere is noisy and uncozy.

Je
Review №27

Nice place to be in the morning hit n run are stay

Ir
Review №28

Went for a breakfast and had 2 eggs w/bacon Hash browns and toast. It was delicious. Great Service as well.

gr
Review №29

Good east African food. They have east African beer as well, which was very good as well.

Be
Review №30

Went for the live entertainment on a Saturday night. The band was spot on but the vocals could use some work. Decent crowd , food was great and the beer was cold. Who could ask for more.

Ro
Review №31

Great Food, fabulous service, fun place to be

Sa
Review №32

Ethiopian food is delicious!!! Also, find Root Slam here every other Friday night, some of the best poets in the bay call this their home turf ❤️✊🏾

As
Review №33

They have amazing breakfast and nice customers service

Ma
Review №34

Great sports bar and food is authentic. Extensive beer selection both on tap and bottle.

Ma
Review №35

Excellent pizza. The owner is usually there, nice place

Ya
Review №36

Its very nice place to watch a game.

H
Review №37

Many locals visit this restaurant-bar that offers good African dishes as well as more common foods like pizzas and burgers at reasonable prices.

Jo
Review №38

Good beer and great food. This is a gem in Oakland. Cant wait to catch a big time game here. Jameson and a beer. Good times.

Do
Review №39

In door or out door space Fresh food cook to order. Very clean, nice staff.

Ru
Review №40

MLK café is a great local dining location. They have great jazz once a month and poetry slams. I think everyone in the Longfellow area should definitely try the MLK café

Mo
Review №41

I love this place for all of your needs food games and everything else Mlk Café is the one

Be
Review №42

Best place in the East Bay to watch world soccer. The food is solid and the service is fantastic.

HP
Review №43

The employees and the owner are very nice

es
Review №44

We went for breakfast one of the mornings we were there. People were friendly, waiter and owner was attentive and of course the food was great. special the foooooooool.

Ch
Review №45

I havent tried their food, but I love the fact that they host open mic nights! definitely a lively place on the weekends.

Ba
Review №46

Sports TV, Ethiopian + American foods, just a great cafe to be at (specially for Habeshas)

Ch
Review №47

Ethiopian food. International football⚽ usually on OR at request. Good brew. What else would I want?!

Se
Review №48

Friendly Patrons and Staff with Live Upbeat Awesome Entertainment....🎶 🍷 💃🎤🌠🎼

Am
Review №49

They’re little bit slow but they have good food

St
Review №50

I love this place, your welcomed like family. Gee Gee and Ji Ji are amazing ownership.

Za
Review №51

Loved the Ethiopian food. Great place to watch sports on a Sunday afternoon.

Be
Review №52

It is very nice area, friendly, neat and relaxing.

le
Review №53

Food was amazing very surprised a must if you like Ethiopian food...

Fi
Review №54

Delicious food... Especially kitfo... Waww I love it so much..

Ma
Review №55

Delicious. Accommodating and super fun! Watch sports, news and soak up East African culture.

Ma
Review №56

Great food hreat customer service

Do
Review №57

Great food ate outside. Great service.

Yo
Review №58

If you think of The best sport bar in Oakland trust me you are at the right spot!!

E
Review №59

Really good food and a nice place to hang out. The people there are friendly too.

Ne
Review №60

Love watching sports here. super friendly.

He
Review №61

Wonderful food and very loving and polite people

Ad
Review №62

The best place good food I love it

DM
Review №63

Great place for poetry and meeting new people.

Ma
Review №64

Great food and drinks . Love the outside seating.

AR
Review №65

Love it. Great place to watch sport games.

Bo
Review №66

Very loud in the weekend s.

er
Review №67

Nice coustmer service

Is
Review №68

Service is awesomeThe burgers are good, and the onion rings with ranch are pretty tasty as well. Pesto Pizza was tasty as well, but the best thing about this spot is you never feel rushed and the people are friendly.

Re
Review №69

Nice place especially fun on the 3rd Saturday for soulful Saturday

Bi
Review №70

My favorite place! Friendly people and the food is great.

Fo
Review №71

Great music and food!

Ro
Review №72

Didnt go there?

De
Review №73

Good food and a good place to hang out

Jo
Review №74

Easy to enjoy and beautiful bar

Jo
Review №75

Good food & good beer.

Ge
Review №76

The best Cafe with all entertainment equipment

Je
Review №77

Great Ethiopian food!

Ja
Review №78

Fun experience and easy service.

me
Review №79

So amazing and very delicious food

Ah
Review №80

During busy hours, have only one waitress and got my Makiato after one hour

Me
Review №81

A friendly family style place

Do
Review №82

Service was kind of slow but it was a Tuesday and only 1 waitress and 1 bartender serivng

Am
Review №83

Effective workers and efficient foods

M.
Review №84

Ince for people who like sports

Sa
Review №85

Perfect place to be for any occasion

St
Review №86

Food isnt greatn (had to send the tough fatty lamb back) BUT they brought chicken (dry) and didnt charge extra and the event was a welcoming atmosphere!

Ne
Review №87

The best sports bar

Ra
Review №88

Good place to watch sports

Sa
Review №89

They have a good pizza

Vi
Review №90

Service was bad.food was burned

Kh
Review №91

Bomb Poetry Slams and Fire East African food, Black owned

Ja
Review №92

AMAZING Slam Poetry!

Mi
Review №93

Great customer service

Bo
Review №94

Great people

R
Review №95

There is here everything food and drinks and TV sports

Ki
Review №96

LOVE COMING HERE!!

sa
Review №97

Incredible experience!

Bl
Review №98

Very good

al
Review №99

Nice place

Jo
Review №100

Good

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:3860 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, United States
  • Phone:+1 510-450-0600
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Ethiopian restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–12AM
  • Tuesday:8AM–12AM
  • Wednesday:8AM–12AM
  • Thursday:8AM–12AM
  • Friday:8AM–12AM
  • Saturday:8AM–12AM
  • Sunday:8AM–12AM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sports:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy hour drinks:Yes
  • Hard liquor:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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