Blue Oak Cafe - Oakland

What a fabulous dry bar! I wouldn't go anywhere else. Suzy gives you exactly what you wish forei wthout a lot of banter. She is so calm and beautiful, you feel relaxed and excited at the same time. I have been several times in a year for Color, (Heather is the colorist, an artist), hair cut, keratin, blowdry, and every time I have felt like me only better, more beautiful and extremely grateful. These two ladies could teach other salons how to take care of their clients, with grace, love and gratitude,. They even offer you a fresher upper with a blowdry..whaaaat. Love them!

Great food, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, wifi, and free coffee refills. Great spot to have lunch or get some work done. Not just for museum-goers.

The food here is really good, but a little pricey in my opinion. It's hard to choose which is good, but I do like the sliders.

This restaurant is a little gem tucked into the Oakland Museum. The dining room is clean, crisp and bright... nice seating and a really pleasant room. It is a counter order type place and the staff is energetic and friendly. There 's a variety of eats, from salads to sandwiches to soups. A nice variety of drinks. I waited on line and read the board of options and had my sights on the veg. chili. But the minute I got to order they removed the sign! Drat! So I decided to have the creamed corn soup instead. It was actually quite good and I did enjoy it. They give you a 'beeper ' to let you know when your order is ready to pick up. It 's a little cheesy for a nice place and feels like some chain restaurant letting you know when your table is ready. You buss your own plates and utensils, but they make it easy. It is a bit pricey but worth it. I 'll be back

Located within the Oakland Museum...I would give the food 3 stars with super friendly staff who are welcoming and quick..so 4 stars! Had the Mary's Chicken sandwich which was herb baked breast of chicken with pickled carrots similiar to a vietnamese sandwich accompanied with a refreshing, mixed green salad, tossed in a light vinaigrette filling, simple, and basic sandwich...not wowed but not bad. My friend ordered the chorizo sloppy joe and though he devoured it said it was good. Would return to try other things..pricing of $12 for a sandwich seems to be average in Oakland these days...with chips and a vanilla doodle about $16/person. Plenty of seating inside and outside...order at the counter, given a number and someone will bring it to you and bussing your own table.