Oakland, CA
Let me first say how muchI love the food here. The sandwiches, the soups, the salads. The lattes, the teas, the spritzers. The danishes, the baked goods, and other tasty – pretty items at the counter…yes, try them all! I have spent a lot of time studying upstairs in their ‘work’ zone. Back when it was cool to be in a loud cafe, full of people, trying to focus and work independently, yes Farley’s East was that place for me. Somehow it is easier to think in a crowd of people and I found that kind of concentration and solace here at this sunny and spacious cafe. The baristas/cooks are so nice and helpful. They take good care of their customers, and create such a good energy in the place that makes you want to hang out for a while.
I love a place that makes really good tuna. It is kind of rare, and worth noting. I would often get their special salad of the week, with a side of tuna with it, YUMMMMM…. and I always got a soup and salad. Yes, all of that. I’m telling you that I would post up in this place for hours at a time, just munching my way first through grad school and next, a doctoral program. Good food feeds the brain and I am always up for a most tasty meal to keep me motivated thru out my day.
I am no longer a student who posts up here for half the day anymore, but I can still pop in to grab something savory and scrumptious to keep me going when I pass thru this part of Oakland. Farley’s East, I will see you soon my friend! Mama needs a salad and a tart!
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