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    High XII Cafe & Coffee

    4.2 (101 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Good for groups

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    Hot Pastrami Melt
    Steve D.

    The other day, I stopped by this cafe just before lunchtime and grabbed a Hot Pastrami sandwich to-go. The folks behind the counter worked quick to get my order ready, and I was on my way. At first I thought they didn't put enough pastrami in my sandwich. Then I realized I asked for "everything" like lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, onion and avocado. Great presentation, and they added a little side salad. That sandwich was SO loaded, I saved half for later. Great sandwich! This place has a great location in Oakland City Center. It's on 11th street, between Broadway and Franklin. It's within a block of three major hotels- The Marriott, Marriott Courtyard, and Hampton Inn. It's across the street from the Trans-Pacific Centre. Also, it's near BART and major bus stops. That's why I think the prices are reasonable for downtown.

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    Nancy H.

    We went to this cafe on a Friday around noon for lunch. It's located right next to the Bart station and the Marriott. The place had a few customers, which was good because we were a large group. They have a great selection of food at very reasonable prices for downtown Oakland where everything seems to be marked up. The menu ranges from wraps to sandwiches to paninis. They also have a breakfast menu, and, of course, coffee. The decor is cute. The service is quick and the staff is so nice (customer service is a big one for me!). I can definitely seeing myself coming back often.

    Cheryl M.

    *** High XII Cafe & Coffee is back OPEN *** as of Monday, June 8th. Sadly, it's been closed due to the pandemic since March and then another couple of weeks due to the rioting/vandalizing/looting in Downtown Oakland. Senseless and definitely sad for small business trying to survive. I know everyone is on edge at this time, but High XII owner, Abby and staff, Jose and Leti (my apologies for not knowing the others) are wonderful, welcoming, friendly and help to start off your morning! Everyone there I might add, is doing a great job at following CDC recommendations: face masks, gloves, markings on the floor for social distancing, touchless payment, plexi, plastic drape to protect the food, employees and the customers while being ever so friendly and respectful... Definitely adding that extra star to this review! High XII Cafe has limited their hours (Mon-Fri, 8am - 1:30pm) and menu to a few breakfast items (some Starter Bakery goodies), Verve coffee with sandwiches and salad until they get back on their feet. This place is nothing fancy but great to grab a pastry and quick bite after getting off 12th Street BART station, with a short walk around the corner onto 11th. Show this business some love and support by stopping by, grabbing a bite (tip: the salmon and kale salad lunch is the best!) and making a small donation/tip for this business and hardworking staff! Pay it forward! :)

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    Ed U.

    ** The following review reflects my experience prior to the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Surely I can't be the only one confused by the name of this little cafe. It's called High 12 even though it's on 11th. Guess it doesn't matter much since the customers work in and around the office building it's in. I just happened upon it as I was waiting for my dental appointment. The owner was quite industrious as he was serving a robust breakfast menu by himself. I just went for the $2.50 Cafe au Lait, and that was just fine. COFFEE - 4 stars...he managed to keep it warm without burning it, no small feat for a one-man operation AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...fairly generic but clean SERVICE - 4 stars...he works hard for the money TOTAL - 4 stars...c'mon, how 'bout High 11? RELATED - Coffee time in the East Bay? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2EHMfBv

    Where's the sausage???
    Mark F.

    This review is based solely on the breakfast burrito I ordered. I got the breakfast burrito with turkey sausage and avocado (and no cheese). First, there was very little turkey sausage. To the point that I initially thought that they forgot to include it. Also, the turkey sausage had an odd flavor to it. Tasted kind of like what Veggie sausages used to taste like - kind of a chemical-y flavor. Wasn't great. The potatoes were cooked unevenly where some were undercooked. And the fillings were not spread out evenly where sometimes all I would taste is avocado or potatoes. All in all an uneven, mediocre burrito at best. They were very nice and maybe the rest of their stuff is good but purely based on the breakfast burrito, it was just meh.

    Sara P.

    The place is extremely clean and the food looks and tastes fresh. Delicious coffee, friendly atmosphere and clean and welcoming environment. The gentleman at the register (didn't get his name) was extremely friendly and goes above and beyond to make you, the customer, feel welcome. I initially went in for coffee and ended up leaving with not only a delicious mocha but a filling breakfast sandwich called the "eye opener". If more places in the Bay Area had this level of customer service, business would flourish and not die. Would definitely come here again.

    $8.95 for two slices of prosciutto and no veggies beside the leafy basil.
    Phoebe T.

    I really wanted to like this place bc it's conveniently located in downtown Oakland and across from the Pearson Center. However, for the quality and service that I received, it's not worth the price. I came in at 2:57PM and they were already cleaning up the sandwich and salad station. No more panini after the lunch rush. Only cold sandwiches. Anyhow, I ordered the prosciutto $8.95 and a Heart Thrive chocolate chip bar as the cashier said it was amazing. It's not. Typically energy bar- dry and chalky. As for the sandwich, please see attached picture. It lacked meat; two slices of prosciutto, a few leaves of basil, pesto sauce, and mozzarella cheese on Dutch crunch. The bread was on point while everything else lackluster. Additionally, all sandwiches come with side salad but they were in a rush to get me out, they forgot my salad. Disappointing. I wouldn't come back. Plenty of delicious sandwiches in the bay area.

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    I tried to order my favorite pastrami sandwich on ciabatta roll but order was cancelled with no reason. Totally disappointed

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    Clean, good service and good food, fast, relatively friendly, well run. Eat very often there, and service and food are always good.

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    Great breakfast burritos and family-style catering! What's even better is the super friendly and warm staff!

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    Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
    Iced oat mocha and the honeycomb bread
    Menu as of April 2026
    Menu as of April 2026
    Our house coffee can be served in pot service for group sharing.

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    Our house coffee can be served in pot service for group sharing.

    High XII Cafe & Coffee - delis - Updated July 2026

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