Cafe Van Kleef - Oakland

This place is known for their greyhounds and it's easy to see why. Fresh squeezed juice that's like sunshine in glass. Often it's a bit too crowded for my liking, but come early and you have the place to yourself.

Not sure why this is called a cafe . I don 't think they serve food. But they are famous for fabulous Greyhound cocktails and it 's a well deserved reputation. (only $6-amazing for the Bay Area). The bartender never stopped squeezing the fresh grapefruits. She said they go through many cases daily. Compared to canned, this doesn 't even taste like it 's from the same fruit! And the ambience-it 's out there, bizarre, strange, and so much fun. Hard to see in my photos because it 's very dark inside, but if you are near Oakland (and over 21) it 's worth a visit.

Came to Oakland on work trip and was told this is a must see! Tried the Grey Hound, Vodka and grapefruit juice with a large piece of grapefruit in it on the rocks... Sure too many of them may be dangerous. Place is a bit narrow at the bar. Need to stand back at the wall to let people in. Lots to look at on the walls. Glad I came in. Not sure if they had food, just had drinks.

You must try the Grey Hound. The bar squeezes fresh grapefruit juice all day long for their signature cocktail. ENJOY

Like drinking in your grandma's attic, with great freshly squeezed drinks. Slightly, with live music and friendly crowd. Plan well ahead if you need to visit the bathroom.