Oliveto cafe, Rockridge, CA

I love the Oliveto Cafe in Rockridge.   The upstairs restaurant on the corner of Keith and College is super popular but it is more formal than the downstairs cafe.  The downstairs cafe is a great place to meet informally, and just walk in without a reservation.  In the morning they have a breakfast pizza with has real eggs on top, and in the evening they have soups, pizzas, salads, and daily specials.  They mostly have Italian wines, but also have lattes, espresso, mochas, etc.  The place is dominated by a huge wood fired oven for the pizzas, and the place has a cozy, protected feeling.  It is also a great place to meet a friend for a drink and appetizer.