Cafe Dejena

We are a local, family-owned Eritrean café located in Oakland, California. We offer dine in meals all day, grab & go for those on the run, delivery via UberEATS, and catering for small events. The café has a bright and friendly atmosphere, free WiFi for students and busy professionals looking for a quiet spot to work, and is conveniently located near public transportation. Come on by and join the Dejéna community!In the Eritrean tradition, whole villages of people gather under the big tree to create community and live in harmony, enjoying coffee and meals together as if the tree's shadow were an extension of their living room. With the exception of the capital city of Asmara, Eritrea is composed of small communities and villages. They conduct their village business and community meetings under the watchful eye of big trees. The serving of tea, coffee and snacks is a very traditional and welcoming practice to anyone who visits their home or village.