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Located in San Leandro, CA, Ancestors Cafe + Catering offers a unique dining experience that blends delicious food with a welcoming atmosphere. A hidden gem in the area, the cafe is especially beloved for its diverse menu and high-quality offerings, making it a must-visit for anyone in the neighborhood. Guests rave about the flavorful chicharrón pan, a sandwich featuring crispy, golden chicharrón paired with fresh bread and vibrant accompaniments that create a satisfying, savory experience with every bite. Whether you're there for a quick coffee or a hearty meal, the food is always prepared to perfection.

Another favorite is the chicken and bri sandwich, a go-to option for many regulars, highlighting the deliciously tender chicken and rich flavors that have made it a staple. The cafe also offers lunch all day, catering to early birds and those looking to satisfy their cravings after a long day. One of the standout features of Ancestors Cafe is its exceptional service; the staff is known for being friendly, attentive, and quick, ensuring that each guest feels taken care of. With a menu full of mouthwatering dishes, it's no surprise that this spot has earned a loyal following. The coffee is also worth mentioning-smooth, aromatic, and the perfect companion to any meal. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by and discover what makes this local favorite so special.

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Business Info

  • Service options
  • Highlights
  • Popular for
  • Accessibility
  • Offerings
  • Dining options
  • Amenities
  • Atmosphere
  • Planning
  • Payments
  • Children
  • Parking
  • Pets
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
  • Dogs allowed outside

Opening Times

  • Monday :

    07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Tuesday :

    07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Wednesday :

    07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday :

    07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Friday :

    07:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Saturday :

    Closed
  • Sunday :

    Closed
LOCATION BAKERY SHOP

HOW TO FIND ?

CALL TO BOOK A TABLE & DELIVERY:

+1 510-614-5500

INFORMATION

2956 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577, United States

Wednesday : 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM , Today :

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I was casually browsing for a place to grab coffee when I stumbled upon Ancestors by accident. After glancing at their menu, I was immediately intrigued by their offerings and decided to give it a try. When I arrived, I asked for their most popular sandwich, and they recommended the chicharrón pan. It arrived warm and perfectly assembled, with crispy, golden chicharrón that had just the right balance of crunch and tenderness, paired with fresh bread and flavorful accompaniments that tied everything together beautifully. Every bite was deeply satisfying and full of savory richness. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. I definitely recommend this place—and to top it all off, the coffee was excellent: smooth, aromatic, and the perfect complement to the meal.

John Fajardo (JWFG)

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Chicken and bri sandwich is af. It’s my go to. All of the food is good but you can never go wrong with chicken and bri sandwich. The staff is Awsome good people Jijad is always taking care of everyone!

Baltazar Rosillo Martinez

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This hidden gem in san leandro offers amazing flavors with great quality, the service is spectacular, short wait for the food, they also serve lunch all day which is great for those getting off work in the early morning, not sure what they put in the food but be careful cause it will have you coming back for more. Definitely recommend.

Ada Tabarne

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Today (10/20/25) was my first time going there. I got the Below item. It was simply delicious and the price was good. Owner/ cashier was friendly. We had a brief conversation while waiting for the card payment to go through. Atmosphere- it’s small (the inside) and outside has like 6-8 tables. The inside has a wall with a painting that tells the owner’s story. I’ll be back, it’s a lovely place to have in the San Leandro community. It was a really good sandwich, I’m bummed they close at 2 -JM Pan Con Chicharron Sandwich $14.00 A Peruvian favorite. Slow roasted tender and crispy pork belly, salsa criolla (cilantro pickled onion), roasted sweet potato, spicy rocoto aioli, on toasted ciabatta. Served w/ zatar seasoned fries + rocoto

Julian Mireles

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Love this spot! Used to come here when it was Blue Dish! Now the son is the owner and he's really started off well! Peruvian food, Palestinian food, fresh juices, and coffee!

Michael Heath

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The pan con chicharron was not bad. 6/10 the pork can be a bit more cooked and leaner. They ran out of aguadito soup by 11:30am on a Friday, something to keep in mind. Overall, I would recommend it if you got that Peruvian breakfast sandwich itch. Looking forward to try the rest of their options.

Junior C

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Today we tried this place for the first time. We ordered a lomo saltado sandwich and a pan con chicharrón. They were SOOOO good. I’ll definitely come back for more. Note: I’m Peruvian and we are used to eating Peruvian food on a daily basis and the Peruvian dishes here did not disappoint

Cynthia G Carpio

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AMAZING food! So good, that I began eating before taking a picture #sorrynotsorry The staff and owner are friendly and sweet. As a Peruvian, I’m incredibly happy to see Peruvian food more around - Get that Chicharrón sandwich ~ you won’t regret it!

Cecilia Rodriguez