Ancestors Cafe + Catering
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.
Blue Dish Salad
Crisp romaine, spring mix, purple cabbage, tomato, carrots, red onion, cucumber, purple cabbage, garbanzo, feta w/ our famous Blue Dish House Vinaigrette. With choice of grilled chicken, steak, lamb, or 3 falafel. Served w/ baguette and butter
Ancestors Salad
All the ingredients of our Blue Dish Salad and your choice of protein with the addition of roasted sweet potato, sliced olives, and crouton crumbs
Cobb Salad
Marinated grilled chicken, crisp romaine, spring mix, tomato, ripe avocado, applewood smoked bacon, crumbled gorgonzola, hardboiled egg w/ our famous Blue Dish House Vinaigrette. Served w/ baguette and butter
Avocado Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, ripe avocado, house made sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan w/ creamy caesar dressing. With choice of marinated grilled chicken, steak, lamb, or 3 falafel. Served w/ baguette + butter
Yerba Mate Berry
Mart Apple
Tejava Peach
Snapple Raspberry
Water
Tejava
Calypso Lemonade
Snapple Peach
Pure Leaf Unswetened
Snapple Lemon
Arizona Green
Yerba Mate
Cranberry
Blue Dish House Vinaigrette (16 Oz Bottle)
Warm Pita (1 Round)
House Made Tortilla Chips With Guac, Pico De Gallo, And Chile De Arbol
Zatar Seasoned Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Hummus (8oz)
Falafel (1 Piece)
Third Eye
Fresh Squeezed OJ
Incredible Hulk
Sweet Life
Lavender Latter
Double Espresso
Americano
SG Fog
Earl grey, organic cacao, organic wildflower honey, steamed evaporated milk
Espresso
Caramel Latte
Hot Chocolate
Cappucino
Drip Coffee
Vanilla Latte
Mocha
Matcha Latte
Latte
Cardamom Latte
Golden Latte
Chai Latte
Lentil Tomato Soup
Aguadito De Pollo
Standard Breakfast Burrito
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted yukon gold potatoes, monterey jack cheese, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon with house made chile de arbol salsa
Classico Breakfast Burrito
Slow scrambled eggs, pinto beans, monterey jack cheese, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon, house made chile de arbol salsa
Classico Breakfast Bowl
Slow scrambled eggs, pinto beans, monterey jack cheese, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon, house made chile de arbol salsa
Peru Breakfast Burrito
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, monterey jack cheese, huancaina sauce, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon with house made chile de arbol salsa
Sammy's Breakfast Sandwich (Vegetarian)
Farm fresh eggs (slow scrambled, over easy, or over hard), hummus, crumbled feta, extra virgin olive oil, folded into warm fluffy pita (vegetarian)
Loaded Bagel And Cream Cheese
Toasted everything or plain bagel, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, ripe tomato, red onions, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper
Bacon Egg And Cheese Sandwich
Farm fresh eggs (slow scrambled, over easy, or over hard), applewood smoked bacon or turkey bacon, and choice of cheddar, provolone, or american cheese. On your toasted and buttered choice of ciabatta, everything bagel, plain bagel, sliced sourdough, sliced organic whole grain bread, or croissant
Palestine Breakfast Burrito (Vegetarian)
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted yukon gold potatoes, hummus, crumbled feta, house made chile de arbol salsa
Hummus Toast
Two slices of whole grain or sourdough toast topped with hummus, sliced egg, feta, extra virgin olive oil, za’atar, sea salt, cracked black pepper
Avocado Toast
Two slices of whole grain or sourdough toast topped with guacamole, sliced egg, feta, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper
Peru Breakfast Bowl
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, monterey jack cheese, huancaina sauce, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon with house made chile de arbol salsa
Standard Breakfast Bowl
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted yukon gold potatoes, monterey jack cheese, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon with house made chile de arbol salsa
Next Level Breakfast Burrito
Slow scrambled eggs, roasted yukon gold potatoes, brie, fig jam, sausage, applewood smoked bacon, or turkey bacon, and house made chile de arbol salsa
Basic Bagel And Cream Cheese
Toasted plain or everything bagel with cream cheese
Chi Pomelo Zest
Izze Strawberry
Jarrito Mandarina
Bundaberg Ginger
La Croix Blackberry/Cucumber
Chi Strawberry Kiss
La Croix Pamplemousse
Celsius Kiwi Guava
Palestina Orange
Cla Croix Strawberry/Peach
Jarrito Pineapple
Izze Blackberry
Jarritos Limon
Palestina Cola
SP MINERAL
Mineragua
Jarrito Guava
Sparkling Apple
SP Aranciata Rossa
Palestina Sugar Free Cola
La Croix Cherry/Lime
Chi Peach
Leyda's Banana Bread
Mystery Pastry
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Mini Cheesecake
Cheeseburger
Hand-formed 1/3 lb patty seared to perfection with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mayo, mustard, ketchup, and choice of cheese. Served with zatar seasoned fries. Halal
Sammy's Lunch Platter
Garlic hummus, feta, Palestinian pico de gallo, sumac red onions, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, topped with marinated slow roasted lamb, chicken, or falafel(VG). Served with warm pita
Lomo Saltado Plate
THE plate of Peru. Seared marinated steak, red onions, and tomatoes in a savory soy-vinegar sauce, with cilantro and french fries. Served over garlic rice pilaf
Burrito
Choice of marinated steak, chicken, lamb, falafel, or vegetarian (no added protein) wrapped in a flour tortilla with pinto beans, seasoned rice, jack cheese, chile de arbol salsa, and pico de gallo. Make it super with guacamole + sour cream for $2. Served w/ chips and chile de arbol
Quesadilla
Choice of protein, with caramelized onions, jack cheese, folded and seared crisp in a flour tortilla. Served with tortilla chips and house made chile de arbol-tomatillo salsa
Pesto Chicken And Brie
Blue Dish's famous staple sandwich with grilled marinated chicken, pesto, sun dried tomato vinaigrette, brie, ripe tomato, spring mix on toasted ciabatta. Served with zatar seasoned fries + garlic yogurt sauce
Shawarma Bowl
Marinated slow roasted lamb, beef, chicken, or kefta (seasoned ground lamb and beef) over rice pilaf with garlic hummus, Palestinian pico, purple cabbage, sumac red onions, and garlic yogurt sauce
Cheesteak Sandwich
Marinated steak seared with onions and mushrooms topped with choice of cheese and rocoto aioli on toasted ciabatta. Served w/ zatar seasoned fries and rocoto aioli
Pollo Saltado Sandwich
Seared marinated chicken, red onions, and tomatoes tossed in a soy-vinegar sauce, melted provolone, cilantro, spicy rocoto aioli, toasted ciabatta. Served with zatar seasoned fries and rocoto aioli
Shawarma Sandwich
Marinated slow roasted lamb, beef, chicken, or kefta (seasoned ground lamb and beef) w/ garlic hummus, Palestinian pico, purple cabbage, and sumac red onions, folded in warm fluffy pita. Served w/ zatar seasoned fries + garlic yogurt sauce
BLTA Sandwich
Applewood smoked bacon or turkey bacon, ripe avocado and tomato, crisp lettuce, mayo, on toasted ciabatta, sliced organic whole grain, or sliced sourdough. Served with zatar seasoned fried and rocoto aioli
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy fluffy garbanzo fritters w/ garlic hummus, Palestinian pico, purple cabbage, and sumac red onions, folded in warm fluffy pita or wrapped in flatbread. Served w/ zatar seasoned fries + garlic yogurt sauce
Pan Con Chicharron Sandwich
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 aioli
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Pollo Saltado Plate
Seared marinated chicken, red onions, and tomatoes tossed in a savory soy-vinegar sauce, with cilantro and french fries. Served over garlic rice pilaf
Lomo Saltado Sandwich
Seared marinated steak, red onions, and tomatoes tossed in a soy-vinegar sauce, melted provolone, cilantro, spicy rocoto aioli, toasted ciabatta. Served with zatar seasoned fries and rocoto aioli
Lamb Burger
Seared lamb and beef patty seasoned with a secret blend of spices, grilled onions, melted provolone, ripe tomato, crisp lettuce, and rocoto aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Served w/ zatar seasoned fries and garlic yogurt sauce
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07:00 AM - 02:00 PMTuesday :
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07:00 AM - 02:00 PMFriday :
07:00 AM - 02:00 PMSaturday :
ClosedSunday :
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INFORMATION
2956 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577, United States
Wednesday : 07:00 AM - 02:00 PM , Today :
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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