Sarah J.
5/10/2012
I would actually give this place 2.5 stars with so much potential. Ingredients used are of high quality and their menu options are unique. The service is friendly. The food is very good. Love...
Cathedral Cafe
$$
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2501 Harrison St
Oakland, CA 94612
Standing on the perimeter of Lake Merritt, Cathedral of Christ the Light serves as the home of the Diocese of Oakland as well as members of the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, which was damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Since its dedication in 2008, the visually stunning cathedral offers weekday and weekend masses, as well as concerts and guided and self-guided tours.
Parking and Public Transportation at Cathedral of Christ the Light
$5 parking for tour participants; free for Mass attendees. The 19th Street BART is about six blocks from the cathedral. AC Transit lines 11 and 12 stop at the corner of Grand and Harrison.
Best time to go to Cathedral of Christ the Light
On the second and fourth Tuesday Cathedral organist Dr. Rudy de Vos gives a demonstration of the Conroy Memorial Organ as part of the docent-led tour. If inspired, attend Sunday Mass to hear music and a message.
Admission to Cathedral of Christ the Light
Free. The Cathedral offers guided tours daily at 1 p.m. There are no walk-in guided tours on Saturdays or Sundays. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Must see/do at Cathedral of Christ the Light
Attend one of the evening concerts, held several times a month. Recent guests include the Pacific Boychoir Academy and organists Ryan Enright and Bryan Dunnewald,
Other places to visit near Cathedral of Christ the Light
Take a stroll around Lake Merritt, or explore some of the many shops and restaurants around bustling Uptown Oakland.
Insider tip for visitors to Cathedral of Christ the Light
During the week, stop by for a quick bite or an espresso from Verve coffee at City Lights Café, located outside the cathedral. Its outdoor seating offers sunny views of Lake Merritt.
Author's bio: Heather Johnson is a freelance writer based in Oakland, California.
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Reviews
2.59 reviews
Sam R.
5/13/2013
I went here again because an old friend asked me to meet there for lunch, and I didn't feel like being difficult. You know what's difficult? Paying 10 bucks for a few slices of some old,...
richard w.
10/5/2009
This very small as in tiny "cafe" is located on Fortress Christ the Light property... just next to the very large communion wafer eating center just across the plaza... so U have to ask yourself...
Mia D.
7/25/2019
We were actually headed to the Cathedral for my aunt's inurnment but since we came from Sacramento and left really early to avoid traffic, we left without coffee and food. Since we were super...
Rworange X.
2/26/2009
Small Cafe located in the plaza of the Cathedral of LIght. Not a large menu. There is Starbuck's fair trade coffee and espresso drinks, Semifreddi baked goods, salads, cold sandwiches, pressed...
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