Drink

Caffe Chiave

Excellent coffee, quiche, desserts and sandwiches. The elderly owner drops by every Sunday afternoon to belt out Italian ballads. Check website for events.

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Address: 2500 San Pablo Ave
Getting there: corner of Dwight and San Pablo
Hours: Daily 7AM-3PM
Website: caffechiave.com (opens in a new tab)

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