I love this place. As long as I live in Pittsburgh, I will come back to Kiva Han. Though this is the part where I admit to my extreme bias: My wife and I went on our first date here. \n\nMy devotion goes beyond that though. The food here is excellent. It's one of my favorite lunch spots in Oakland, and it's especially great for vegetarians like myself. I recommend the chili wrap, curry wrap, or spinach & feta sandwich. For (non brunch) breakfast you just can't beat the hangover cure wrap. \n\nOf course, there is one major flaw to this joint. Their brewed coffee actually kind of sucks. Pretty damning for a coffee shop, I know. However! Their espresso is some of the best in Oakland. I generally drink straight up espresso anyway, so it all works out for me. Plus they've got a good selection of tea, if that's your thing.\n\nThe most important reason why I go to Kiva Han though, is because places like this are good for the city and good for a neighborhood like Oakland in particular. This place is creative and fosters a community of creative people. That's why Kiva Han has stayed open despite the Starbucks across the street. This place is what a coffee shop can and should be, as opposed to the sugar coated, corporate, pseudo-bohemian mothership across the street. \n\nI'm holding the fifth star hostage until the coffee improves though.
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