Cafe Van Kleef

You have to order a greyhound . It's like nothing you've ever had before. Also they only have one bathroom and the line moves super slow so keep that in mind. Love this place 5/5 stars.

Fresh Squeezed Greyhounds . Pace yourself if thats possible, these are strong drinks ! Great funky decor. Reminds me of New Orleans. Beer selection is lacking. More of a cocktail bar . good jazz .

A pre-game staple of any show at the Fox is Cafe Van Kleef's Greyhound . I can drink these all night. Plus, the space rules and always has live music playing.

Great greyhounds , music , bartenders & atmosphere: don't value your health or happiness- let people smoke in the entryway by the door. It traps the smoke in the bar area & feels illegal & disgusting

Delicious fresh squeezed greyhounds . And if that isn’t enough, there’s the head scratching decor.

Killer Greyhounds with fresh grapefruit juice squeezed right in front of you. The inside of this bar is wild and the prices can't be beat.

This place is fucking weird. I mean that in the best way possible. It’s like walking into a hoarders museum that happens to have alcoholic beverages .

Amazing decor. Delicious greyhounds with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice . Such a good spot. Thanks Rick!

Locals spot . Those gray hounds, the eclectic decor , the live music ... all serious town business.

Order the greyhound and take time to look at the walls. There is a polar bear head mounted. Crazy.

Selected as one of the 2012 Bay Area's Top 100 Bars by the SF Chronicle, in the Dives category. http://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/Bay-Area-s-Top-100-Bars-Dives-3674566.php

The greyhound is one of the best I've ever had. Fresh squeezed and refreshing, but strong as $&@!

The people, the grapefruit , the decor, the music , the people. Welcome to Oakland.

Please take the advice of all who have posted before, and get the greyhound !

Funky, weird & fun bar uptown! Obviously the signature drink must be tried.

Try the greyhound - #kvpinmybelly : Fresh fruit juice with a huge slice of grapefruit . A healthy cocktail !!

Great decor, amazing greyhounds and an interesting mix of people. The COVER CHARGE is a joke. I only enter when that little cover charge is NOT in effect.

Fresh grapefruit is the best for some greyhounds and salty dogs .

Greyhounds with fresh-squeezed grapefruit . Go with gin - the way nature intended.

Honestly? Yes the fresh grapefruit is killer, but it's too crowded , narrow, noisy , and sticky.

If you love grapefruit like me, this is the place.

Great vibe, good cocktails and live music !

Famous for their Greyhounds with fresh squeezed grapefruit and warm hospitality of Peter Van Kleef. Funky beyond belief decoration.

Try a Dirty Dog - whiskey , grapefruit juice and bitters over ice.

Greyhound , duh. Though Room 389 also does a good greyhound during their happy hour .

Try their Greyhound drink. It's healthy: vodka & grapefruit juice . Yumm

Get a greyhound , grab a table, and enjoy the live jazz band !

Must get their greyhound . That's all you need to know.

Their fresh squeezed grapefruit and Kettle Vodka is awesome!

Greyhounds are the way to go!

Get the salty dog . It's amazing.

Delicious drinks and unique in the inside.

greyhounds + great sounds! why can't every bar be cafe van kleef?

Great greyhounds , decor, and live music .

The don't-miss drink here is the Greyhound (fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice , vodka ).

Greyhounds . Order something else and you're doing it wrong.

Try the Greyhound , it's a signature drink with Vodka and Grapefruit .

Greyhound for the win

I pitch for this bars softball team; our trophies are in the front patio . Some of my art is installed inside: seven skulls opposite the bar , along the wall

They make a mean Greyhound

Best greyhounds . Smells of greyhounds . Greyhounds .

The decor is nice, The greyhounds are made fresh. But, the bartenders could use an attitude adjustment.

All the cocktails are top notch.

Watch out for the greyhounds . Stronger than you'd think.

Greyhound . Get a greyhound , or 6.

Non-smokers and the smoke-sensitive should stay away. Cigarette smoke is perpetually drifting in from the tiny smoking section out front.

The taxidermy is ????????????

Live music and freshly squeezed grapefruit greyhound .

There's only one unisex restroom so expect a long wait on busy nights.

The drinks we're good. I guess.