Brekke's Cafeteria was a long-time restaurant and bakery at 2811 Havenscourt. It was open from 1959 until the building was sold in 1982. It was run by John Brekke (1920 – 2023) and his wife Kathleen Brekke (2021 – 2016). All of their 8 children worked at the restaurant at different times.
Links and References
- Remembering John Brekke, Oakland restaurateur who built community and loved deeply Oaklandside December 22, 2023
- Brekke's cafe to close doors Oakland Tribune March 19, 1982
- ad Oakland Tribune December 17, 1983
- Eastbay cafeteria a family tradition Oakland Tribune January 8, 1981 (p2)