Scott and Emily Goldenberg bought Caffe 817 in 2011, and have made thoughtful and strategic changes ever since.

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People’s Cafe team opens zero-waste Egyptian and Yemeni restaurant Belladi Kitchen
The folks behind East Bay mission-driven standbys House Kombucha, Baladi, and People’s Local Market have opened a new restaurant in Oakland.
9 Julio to open in Oakland with fresh-baked empanadas and a sweet outdoor space
9 Julio’s wide-ranging menu includes sweet and savory empanadas that are a meal by themselves.
Nomadic for 6 years, Oakland’s Rock Paper Scissors Collective has a new home
In June, the arts collective moved into an affordable storefront on Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Uptown.
Local vegans go nuts for this new Oakland plant-based restaurant
Hella Nuts is finding fans with its comforting, hearty and nut-based dishes and beverages.
Malibu’s Burgers will serve up indulgent vegan burgers and milkshakes on Piedmont Avenue
The popular Oakland plant-based fast food business found a permanent restaurant space just as its food truck died. It’ll operate as a pop-up in the meantime.