Phone: +15104500600
Address: 3860 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, 94609, United States Of America
City: Oakland
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 2198
Website: https://www.mlkcafe.com/
"I 've had lunch at MLK Cafe in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food. My friend and I ordered our dishes by menu number so the young server would not get confused. However, it didn 't help, because she brought us 1/2 wrong main dishes. About 15 min. later she brought the spinach dish my friend wanted and we liked. The fried potatoes and shrimp appetizer were edible. The potato and cabbage dish was very bland. The injera under our food was dry, and we were both disappointed that neither of the main dishes were saturated with juices from the food so that we could truly sop up the liquid with injera as we have done in other Ethiopian restaurants. The music was very loud (we are Seniors and it was hard to talk).Despite my above comments, I am impressed that the restaurant is still standing strong, I hope, in the community despite the pandemic. Kudos to the owner!"
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Salads
Tuna Salad
A refreshing blend of tuna, crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light lemon vinaigrette.
Garden Salad
Fresh mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and your choice of dressing.
Avocado Salad
Fresh avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a zesty lime dressing.
Chicken Salad
Mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette.
Mushroom Salad
Fresh mix of mushrooms, tossed with greens, garlic, and a light vinaigrette, offering a savory and earthy taste.
Main Entree
Seafood Entrees
Burger
Bacon Burger
Juicy beef patty topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and zesty sauce on a toasted bun.
Cheeseburger
Juicy grilled beef patty topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun.
Veggie Burger
A delicious veggie patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy avocado on a toasted bun.
Cheese Burger
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted bun.
Egg Dishes
Omelette
A fluffy omelette filled with your choice of cheese, veggies, or ham, served with a side of golden-brown toast or fresh salad.
African Dishes
Burgers And Sandwiches
Entrées
Chicken Fries
Crispy, golden strips of chicken, seasoned to perfection, perfect for dipping.
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Juicy steak slices, grilled to perfection, served with onions and peppers on a toasted artisan roll.
Snacks And Sides
Lunch And Dinner Choices
Salad
Green Salad
A fresh blend of crisp lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes, topped with a light vinaigrette dressing.
Seafood Meals
Seafood
Matiwos
Vegetarian options: I will sey everything is very good ?
Address
Reviews
Dan
This sweet little place is full of nice people and great food.
Ray
I enjoyed my experience at this place. I still stand on my Review ?
Kathy
The service was very Wonderful and friendly they had Nat Bolden and Sharon and his Great Sounding Blues View menu
Yemane
It is a very kef house, once a week sports, it would be better if you turned it off and turned it into a piano bar or club.
Sutuel
Thank you all for your help we appreciate it for your support and help in getting us through the day and we will look forward to seeing you again
Aaron
Food was ok .the service was terrible .it looks like they cater to there friends first than other people.youll see some random people walk right in to the bar section and greeted and serviced right away why others sit there for nearly 30 mins . View menu
Truth
Food was ok .the service was terrible .it looks like they cater to there friends first than other people.youll see some random people walk right in to the bar section and greeted and serviced right away why others sit there for nearly 30 mins .
Bereket
MLK cafe created such a warm and inviting atmosphere here, it's truly a haven for coffee in the morning and beer in the evening lovers.Here ,the Foul and Kicha Fitfit, which are traditional Eritrean breakfast food are a culinary delight! Each bite is a symphony of flavors that leaves us craving more.Bereket Feday
zelma
I 've had lunch at MLK Cafe in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the food. My friend and I ordered our dishes by menu number so the young server would not get confused. However, it didn 't help, because she brought us 1/2 wrong main dishes. About 15 min. later she brought the spinach dish my friend wanted and we liked. The fried potatoes and shrimp appetizer were edible. The potato and cabbage dish was very bland. The injera under our food was dry, and we were both disappointed that neither of the main dishes were saturated with juices from the food so that we could truly sop up the liquid with injera as we have done in other Ethiopian restaurants. The music was very loud (we are Seniors and i... View menu
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