Modigliani Cafe

Name: Modigliani Cafe
Address: 3208-3210 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610, US
Telephone: (510) 986-1599
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Modigliani Cafe: House-made flavors, warm, welcoming service.

4.8(5 reviews)

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Modigliani Cafe in Oakland specializes in sandwiches and house-made offerings, from mustard to peppers. Guests praise generous samples, complimentary coffee, and the owner's welcoming, attentive service. The atmosphere feels like a friendly gathering, with thoughtful touches—free chips for first-timers, regulars stopping by, and standout sandwiches like meatball, Cuban, and pesto.

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3208-3210 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA

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3208-3210 Grand Avenue

Oakland, CA, 94610

(510) 986-1599 www.modiglianicafe.com/

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Services

Handcrafted Panini Sandwiches

Freshly made sandwiches like steak, meatball, and Cuban, grilled to perfection with house-baked bread and homemade sauces.

In-House Deli Items

All ingredients crafted from scratch, including pickled peppers, pesto, mustard, and hot sauce for a unique, artisanal touch.

Fresh Salads and Sides

Light and flavorful options such as Greek salad, complemented by house-made chips and other seasonal sides.

Complimentary Hospitality

Free coffee, samples, and chips for first-timers, creating a welcoming, community-focused dining experience.

Catering and Takeout

Convenient options for grab-and-go meals, ideal for picnics, office lunches, or events in the Oakland area.

4.80 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Melissa

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· 10 months ago

⭐ Stellar Service at Modigliani Cafe While the food at Modigliani Cafe is undoubtedly 5-star quality, the customer service truly elevates the entire experience to another level. The staff is nothing short of amazing—warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about what they do. They create such an inviting and comfortable atmosphere that you feel welcomed the moment you step through the door. Their dedication to service makes this place a destination. It’s the kind of place where you want to come back just to enjoy the friendly faces. The quality of the service alone makes Modigliani a must-visit!

Phuong Luong

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· 1 year ago

Truly truly special place. The other reviews should have already convinced you to come here, I love everything about this place and every single element of the sandwich. The owner gave me meatball, tuna, and bacon samples and they were all great but the bacon is a little more lean than I'd prefer (which is probably better for you anyways). Definitey on the more pricey side ($17 for steak panini) but I'd come back here again and again.

K R

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· 1 year ago

Came in wanting the steak panini which they were out of steak and ended up getting the meatball sandwich. The sandwich is delicious and the tomato sauce has a slight sweetness to it that makes me want more. The stuff here is known to be fresh! Also, I appreciated receiving a bag of chips with this order. This was a good $15 well spent.

Libby

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· 1 year ago

This absolute gem of a cafe reaffirmed my faith in the point of eating out, having new shared experiences, connecting with people and their labors of love. As other reviews have amply stated, they make EVERYTHING in-house here, down to the mustard. What stays with me is the pride they take in this making; the way everything has a little story and there’s just joy in being able to share it. I haven’t encountered hospitality like this in a long time-- no-frills, treating everyone like family. Complimentary coffee, free chips for first-timers, generous samples, checking in that you have everything you need, deriving joy just from seeing us enjoy the food. Regulars dropped by just to chat and I could totally see why. Someone who used to work in the kitchen came in and the owner knew it was his birthday. Dogs got a little meatball treat. “Service” doesn’t even cut it. It really felt like a space to just love food and be in community. The food was fantastic in every way, thoughtful and hearty and balanced in wonderful flavor. Everything had me thinking, ad nauseam: “this is the best ___ I’ve ever had.” The best cuban sandwich (crispy perfect panini, delightful pulled pork and tender turkey/ham); the best greek salad (so light and tart and juicy and fresh!); the best meatball (such savory, homey textures!); the best pesto. I am always on the lookout for good pickled things and would literally buy their house-cured peppers in bulk if I could. But also, I think I’d prefer coming back as often as possible :) “Our goal is that you leave happier than when you came in!”

A Ng

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· 1 year ago

Awesome service. Such a friendly owner. Free coffee and home made hot sauce. Great location, walkable and near the lake and other business. Very little seating but we were able to sit at the one table outside. The sandwiches were delicious with a generous portion of ingredients. I would like to see more vegetarian options, and it would have been nice to have more veggies in the meat sandwich we got to lighten the heaviness of the oil, bread and meat. I’d definitely come back to try more sandwiches though!