The sun was streaming through the windows of the narrow dining room as we were promptly seated and brought big mugs of excellent coffee. Vicki and I had arrived a little early so I read the sports page and didn't pickup the menu until she said, “This is an amazing menu.” And it does have very innovative breakfast offerings such as omelets, scrambles, pancakes, french toast, all with a variety of interesting combinations and most with a Latin American emphasis. I chose the Oaxacan slow-roasted pork omelet with tomatillo salsa, mozzarella, green onions and avocado. When it came to the table it looked like a compact egg burrito, but it tasted divine. The eggs were cooked perfectly, firm, but creamy and light, and the pork melted in my mouth. This combination of ingredients made it one of the best omelets I've ever eaten—honestly! It came with excellent fried potatoes, brown on the outside and creamy within.
Vicki had the lemon ricotta pancakes with applewood-smoked bacon. They were light and fluffy with outstanding flavor, a real winner. Sandy also had pancakes and Dan chose the Chicken Apple Scramble, eggs with shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella, spinach, grilled onions, and red bell pepper basil aioli. It was served in a crepe and looked yummy.
So we've found a new favorite breakfast place right in good ol' Oakland, my home town. I know we'll be back and we'd better get there early on the weekend because by the time we left, the place was jammed and people were waiting. Aside from the inside dining room there is also a garden patio. The Cock-A-Doodle Cafe also serves lunch and their menu features an array of interesting salads, sandwiches, burgers, and shrimp tacos. Evenings, Thursday-Saturday, tapas and beverages are served from 5-10 p.m.
Cock-A-Doodle Cafe. 710 Washington Street, Downtown Oakland. (510) 465-5400.
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