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Cafe Dareye

Cafe Dareye, located at 2504 Telegraph Ave in Oakland, California, is a hidden gem that offers a delightful experience for those seeking vibrant, vegan cuisine. This charming, family-owned establishment is renowned for its carefully crafted veggie combos that leave a lasting impression on anyone who walks through its doors. While the prices have seen a slight increase over time, the portion sizes remain generous, making each meal more than enough to satisfy your hunger.

One of the standout features of Cafe Dareye is its impressive veggie combo, considered by many to be the best in town. The meal combines an assortment of flavors and textures that cater to diverse tastes, all while using fresh, high-quality ingredients. If you're a fan of well-seasoned dishes, the menu offers a variety of flavorful spices, and for those with dietary restrictions, there’s even gluten-free injera available.

Despite its growing popularity, Cafe Dareye remains a small, family-owned operation that values its loyal customers. The restaurant operates on a take-out only basis, making it an excellent choice for those on the go or looking to enjoy their meal in the comfort of their own home. Beyond the food, the shop also sells a selection of spices, allowing guests to recreate the unique flavors of their favorite dishes at home.

The inviting atmosphere, combined with the friendly service, ensures that Cafe Dareye provides not just a meal, but an experience. Whether you're visiting for the first time or are a returning customer, the restaurant's dedication to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in every bite. It's a place where you can support a small, local business while indulging in some of the finest vegan offerings around.

Cafe Dareye Reviews

Amy D.
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Beautiful shop, nice people, and beautiful vegan food. I remember when the mini combo was under $20. It's not anymore, but it's more than enough to fill me up

Katie F.
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Best veggie combo around. Strong recommend! Wonderful supplies also - hear up for big weekend cooks or a gift for a friend.

Jen G.
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The absolutely best veggie combo. Please support this small family-owned business, take out only, good selection of spices for sale as well. Gluten free injera available.

Ham N.
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Got the full veggie combo. I haven't had Ethiopian food in a minute, but everything was great. The cook/owner? made it decently fresh, only took 5-7 minutes to get my food, very cordial. I would go again for sure. It is a decent sized meal, great value.

Jean L.
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Randomly stumbled upon Cafe Dareye while walking on Telegraph Ave. and looking to buy lunch. This is not a typical restaurant as there are no tables inside. There are 2 tables with some chairs outside the storefront. The shop sells a little of everything ranging from coffee beans to tea to dried snacks and spices. They only sell 1 vegan combo that includes different lentils and greens sitting on top of this spongy bread called injera. All I had to decide was if I wanted a regular or full size, which I opted for the full. Side comment: Sometimes restaurants offer too many options and it becomes hard to decide, but not Cafe Dareye! The flavors were amazing, the spices really infused into the food and the best part was that I didn't feel sluggish or tired after eating. The mother and daughter duo were super friendly as I mentioned it was my first time at their shop. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! #8/2020

Location & Contact

2504 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, United States
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
+1 510-817-4548

Opening times

Monday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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