Friendly, fast and always on point, Cafe 3016’s “The Works” breakfast sandwich is a favorite amongst Oakland locals. While this sandwich has the usual suspects of eggs, bacon and avocado, there’s a garlic-y spicy sauce that brings it all home.

Cracked is the go-to spot in North Oakland for fancy-sounding sandwiches on the cheap. For $7, your options include a mushroom pesto with parmesan crisps, a corned beef hash with miso mayo and a smoked ham with miso butter. Feeling the tropical vibes? Try the spam. All sandwiches are served on a grilled, buttery pan de sal roll. For an additional $2, there’s the option of a side of hash browns or French toast bites. The pop-up at Blackwater Station is from 9 a.m.- 1 pm., Friday through Wednesday.

Berkeley residents in search of a classic panini-style breakfast sandwich that hits all the right spots need look no further than Elmwood Cafe. Options include egg and cheese with bacon, mushrooms or greens. All come hot off the grill and ready to devour, alongside a bowl filled with coffee.

These guys basically do two things, and they do them well — coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Only open until 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, Kefa is best for an early morning bite that will keep you full until well past your regular lunchtime. Brian's breakfast sandwich — made with avocado, egg, spinach and bacon — is your best option. Hot, crunchy, melty...need we say more?

Natives of Contra Costa County are well acquainted with the region’s legendary cheese zombie, a soft baked bun with melty cheese and a choice of extras (like ham and jalapeno) stuffed inside. For the rest of us, driving out to partake in this local breakfast sandwich ritual is a trip worth taking. Think hot pockets, but better.

Those in search of a killer breakfast sandwich on a bagel need look no further. Baked fresh every morning, the cafe has a selection of 36 bagel varieties to choose from. And if you’re all the way out in San Ramon, you’d better just go big or go home — the hot pastrami is layered to the brim.

If you’ve been following the news on recent restaurant openings, you might have noticed that the #baconslut sandwhich has been dominating the menu at Oakland’s newest breakfast hub. The provocatively named sandwich is an assault to the senses, so to speak, with an over-easy egg layered between applewood smoked bacon, cheddar and Aleppo chili aioli on a brioche roll. Get in on that.

This place has a fried chicken waffle sandwich with gravy. It’s sweet and salty and creamy and crunchy. Need we say more? Fine: There's also a selection of great eggs Benedict, plus mimosas.