Cafe Jenny

Café Jenny has friendly service, a cozy ambience, good coffee, and great décor. I highly recommend it. Toasted bagels are not too pricey, and yummy.

I’ve been heading over to Jenny’s now and then for close to a year, and each time, the service is golden, the food is delicious and everyone there makes a genuine effort to get to know you on a personal level. The staff really makes a full effort to keep the café as clean and welcoming as possible, and you get the feeling that for them, making quality food is a craft, rather than simple income generation.
My personal favorite item are the toast beef sandwiches, but the burgers are fantastic too, and be sure to pick up a fruit smoothie as well!

Café Jenny’s is the best place to eat in Downtown Oakland. Jenny knows how to run a restaurant and embraces the importance of customer service since she treats every one of her customers like one of her friends. She always remembers you and what you like to order and is always willing to recommend something new to you if you can’t decide from one of the many choices on the menu. The restaurant is always clean and the upstairs area is very comfortable to sit back and relax after a day in the office. I can’t recommend a visit to Café Jenny enough, just don’t forget to say hello to Jenny.

Great Staff, Great food, and a relaxing place to have lunch.
I had a mushroom burger with a side of fruit salad. It was like eating top quality home cooking.
This will be a weekly lunch spot for me.

Wow every time I go to Café Jennys my taste buds are in for a delight. Yesterday I had the Egg Salad with a fresh fruit bowl which Jenny and staff worked up their cuisine minds on. All I can say is sheer excellence.

Upon entering the place, I fell in love with this restaurant .
A few friends of mine and I were cruising around Oakland and what drew me into this place was the artistically done outer appearance. We were all told when we were children to not judge a book by its cover but really everyone does it unconsciously & that’s what I did upon searching for a cute little restaurant to call home here in Oakland .
Believe me, I have found it!!! Loved their bacon double cheese burger right down to their cappuccino!!!
They have a cute upstairs dining area that hits it home for me. Not to mention free wifi!

If you’re anywhere near downtown you have to stop by. Everything I order here is great. Some of my favorites are the burgers the homemade soup the chi is awesome and the made to order breakfast sandwiches are amazing. This place is full of regulars and repeat customers for a reason. The owner knows how to provide friendly and exceptional service. Other businesses need to take notes. Don’t miss this amazing café.

Café Jenny’s is a place of gloriousness. The food is excellent and health friendly. Jenny is a wonderful person, she’s so nice and friendly. I enjoy eating here on my work breaks and the burgers are ham. Stop by because this food is for the JOOG!

Yesterday, I came in here with a friend who is a regular, I didn’t get anything because I had already eaten lunch. His food looked really good so today I decided to try it out. Jenny recognized me right when I came in, asking if I came in yesterday. I was surprised that she could recognize me even though we hadn’t communicated at all the day before.
I got a Tuna Salad Sandwich on Ciabatta Bread =$ 6.25. It was so gooooood I regret not coming earlier. The sandwich is big enough for two meals.
There’s seating upstairs and free WiFi. Check it out.

I have been going to Jenny’s since they have opened. The service has always been fast so I always stop by on my way to work and sometimes just going on my days off. Jenny herself has always been so kind and generous to me and my friends whenever we stop there by adding a treat once in while be it a small salad or a morning roll.
It’s a great place for lunch not much else to say other then that. :)

I’ve been frequenting Jenny’s for about 3 months now and after trying at least ½ of the menu, I have to tell the world.
Started with the breakfast options in bagels, various pastries and her iced coffee. All great but easy to get right so I quickly graduated onto bigger and better things.
I 1^st decided to venture into the realm of sandwiches and both the BLT and Italian Combo (sans mortadella, add roast beef) became quick favorites. The latter was the sandwich I chose today and, per usual, left me completely satisfied.
Her lasagne was the next item to catch my eye. I had the ground turkey but I think she does a ground beef version (could be wrong). Very good sauce to cheese to noodle to meat ratio here and in a solid portion for 7.50 (w salad).
Every visit I get her iced coffee which she’ll explain is from a local business as is everything here she herself doesn’t make which I love about the place, pride. You can tell Jenny takes pride in not only her and others like her but her customer base as well. After only 2 visits she knew my name and at this point she knows what usuals consist of (I’m one of many regulars and she amazes me every time I see her repertoire w someone).
Free wifi, comfy couches upstairs, good food, good vibes. I have to give this a 5 star rating and I’m sure you will too once you give this gem a shot.

Okay… so I started a new job right by Jenny’s. Yes Jenny’s. She has been like my Filipina momma down the street, so I just call the place Jenny’s. I come in and pout or bark in the morning. She makes my coffee, adds special things to it to make it fancy and it’s delicious.
You know how when you go to a salon, and the stylist sits there and counsels you while making you beautiful… that’s Jenny. She takes care of us. Yes, «us». I realize that she knows he clients by name! I thought it was just me! LOL. I totally thought I was the most special customer at Jenny’s because that’s how she makes me feel.
I also don’t eat meat– except for fish. Jenny basically said, I will make you something and made me my own burger. The Debbie. It’s delicious. Mushrooms, pickles, jalapenos, avocado and melted cheddar. I love this woman, so don’t mess with Jenny!

Great place! It’s in a nice part of downtown oakland. Lots of street parking if you’re okay with meters or cash/​credit ticket booths. Good prices with very high quality food and drinks. Coffee was delicious and I ordered one of the best Reuben sandwiches I’ve ever had! Lots of room to eat upstairs and get work done. Very quiet and free wifi (ask Jenny for password). Could use a couple more outlets perhaps?
The owner, Jenny, is really nice and makes the food and drinks. I was waiting for a ride after they close at 5 and she let me stay after closing the doors until my ride showed up. Thanks Jenny!
5 stars for food/​drinks, 5 stars for service, and 4.5 stars for environment.

It took around 20−25mins for my sandwich; when you have a 30min lunch break you tend to find yourself standing very still and trying to keep calm, whilst inside you can feel your blood boiling and you’re screaming and throwing things.
I think, however, I just got them at a bad time; because they gave me a free pastry and thanked me for my patience.
The sandwich was good and reasonably priced… service friendly (but slow unfortunately). I liked it… cant say for sure if I’ll be back, but I do like supporting «mom and pop» stores.

Came here today on a whim. Coworker and I ordered roast turkey sandwiches on ciabatta and french roll and coworker also ordered the artichoke/​chicken pasta salad. SUPER FRESH and tasty.
I believe the owner, Jenny was there along with a couple other young ladies and they were all very accommodating and friendly. Jenny informed us that the meats are not processed. Maybe that’s the secret? Lots of comfy space to sit upstairs and VERY reasonably priced. I’ll be back to try the chicken salad and coffee.
With so many sandwich spots around the area, it was nice to find one (with super fresh ingredients) for less than $ 7 with a nice clean area to sit and table service.
Thanks ladies!

GOOD SERVICE! GOOD COFFEE! GOOD FOOD!
Jenny is very customer friendly. Over the phone I ordered their house salad with grilled chicken, Jenny told me that they’re out of grilled chicken, so she told me «how about the chef’s salad» I said «okay». When I went down there to pick it up she asked me if I would like a cup of coffee, and I said «sure». She was telling me that it is McLaughlin coffee from Emeryville, it is premium full bodied coffee, and she believes in supporting the local businesses.
She bought me the coffee, and she bought me a pastry to go with the coffee, WELL THAT MAKES UP FOR NOT HAVING ANY GRILLED CHICKEN LEFT FOR MY SALAD. RIGHT ON! I also believe in supporting the local business owners just like how Jenny chooses her coffee, so Jenny since you are local to my workplace, and I so far I like your style then I believe in supporting your business. YOU ROCK JENNY!
SO IF YOU’RE IN DOWNTOWN OAKLAND LOOKING FOR SOME GOOD CAFE STYLE FOOD WITH GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE THEN CAFE JENNY IS THE PLACE TO BE!

Fast, friendly, and efficient. Loved the way Café Jenny doesn’t mess around with a good thing. The turkey sandwich I had was fantastic, fresh, and well-​crafted. I plan on having the mushroom burger next time I pop-​in but I could get a muffin and a latte instead. Love the versatility of this place and it’s some

I have spent the last year wondering downtown Oakland looking for a fabulous gal like Jenny and alas she has arrived.
Formerly located on Grand Ave. Jenny has graciously come to join us in downtown, and I am so happy she did.
In Spanish we say people have ‘sazon’ (def: a knack for good cooking) and I can tell you Jenny has sazon! I am honestly addicted to her Bagel, Egg, & Cheese Sandwiches, and because they are served all day I can even have them for lunch!
I posted pictures of the menu boards but to recap Jenny has a pastry case, a full espresso bar, deli sandwiches, hot sandwiches, and salads. A great variety of beverages including smart water and a great variety of chips.
Jenny makes her soups and lasagnas daily. The Clam Chowder, Chicken & Wild Rice, and Potato Soup have all gotten rave reviews. She also makes Veggie, Meat, and Turkey Lasagna which I am dying to try. The Burgers are good and the French Fries are delish!
Her mixed beverages are amazing! My coworkers are currently obsessed with the Thai Iced Tea and the Spiced Vanilla.
This is my new favorite lunch spot in Downtown Oakland.
Sidebar: There are two accessible tables on the first floor and there is a large seating area upstairs on the second floor. If you are in a hurry I would recommend calling your order in ahead of time. They are great about having it ready when you arrive.

A note for those who need to use the restroom: ask for the key, but be aware that if you go to the back room without the key, you may find yourself trapped. It happened to me (yes, fail). Luckily, I wasn’t back there for long. Someone opened the door just as I confirmed there was no way out sans key.
In terms of food, Café Jenny’s burgers are satisfying. According to Jenny, they make the patties themselves. However, there’s something missing that I can’t quite put my finger on.
The french fries are nice and crispy (no wimpy fries here; they’re closer to steak cut). Jenny puts on gloves (yay! cleanliness is next to godliness!) and seasons them with salt, so I suppose you could ask her to go easy on the salt.
I think Café Jenny might be overrated, but then again it’s downtown Oakland. I’ll visit a few more times and order some different items, then update my review.

Café Jenny is the latest tenant in this space. serving, sammies, salads, coffee, their niche is the office workers in downtown oaktown.
came for the brew: laughlin coffee (2)
–dark roast kind of harsh, probably in thermos for awhile
–basically just pump and run.
drips:
–service friendly, efficient by southeast asian lady.