Cafe Van Kleef
Cafe Van Kleef serves Greyhounds at 1621 Telegraph Ave, with gin, classic cocktails, craft cocktails, and a street-scene outlook.
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- Address
- 1621 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
- Phone
- +1 510 763 7711
- Website
- cafevankleef.net
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1621 Telegraph Ave and street-scene views
1621 Telegraph Ave puts Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland. Street-scene views orient the setting toward Telegraph Avenue and suit a plan built around the block as much as the bar.
Greyhound, Classic Van Kleef Greyhound, and gin
Greyhound and Classic Van Kleef Greyhound anchor the named drinks, alongside gin, classic cocktails, and craft cocktails.
Standing room, seated bar, and counter-only formats
Standing room, a seated bar, and counter-only formats shape how the visit works. With lively noise and casual service, this fits a social stop more than a quiet sit-down plan.
Peers in This Market
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Van Kleef | dive_bar | $$ | Downtown |
| Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard | beer_bar | $$ | Civic Center |
| Ghost Town Brewing - West Oakland Brewery & Taproom | beer_bar | $$ | Ralph Bunche |
| Sideshow Kitchen | pub | $$ | Santa Fe |
| Palmetto | cocktail_bar | $$$ | Downtown |
| Room 389 | cocktail_bar | $$$ | Adams Point |
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At a Glance
- Bohemian
- Well Known
- Lively
- Low Profile Address
- After Work
- Late Night
- Group Outing
- Casual Hangout
- Live Music
- Standalone
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Standing Room
- Seated Bar
- Counter Only
- Classic Cocktails
- Craft Cocktails
- Gin
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dimly lit, sepia-toned saloon atmosphere with walls densely covered in eccentric art, vintage musical instruments, busts, and curiosities creating a lived-in, bohemian aesthetic reminiscent of an estate sale or art gallery.