What to order at Cafe Van Kleef

Signature drink
Greyhound with fresh grapefruit
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail dive
Price$$$
Neighborhooduptown
HoursTue-Thu 18:00-24:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-02:00
Signature drinkGreyhound with fresh grapefruit
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Food program: Bar bites

Location

Address: 1621 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

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