For the gluten eating world...I'm told this is good…read more For the non gluten eating world...me...I liked the food I ate but there weren't a lot of options. And they don't have gluten free soy sauce which in my opinion is a no brainer if you want to be inclusive. I give it 3 stars for limited selection but 4 for taste. My daughter would say 5.

Dined here a few times and came back recently because I was craving some pan-fried dumplings, but…read morethis visit didn't meet my expectations. We waited about 15 minutes after putting our names on the waitlist, and no one greeted or seated us even though the waitress saw us. Another party even had to flag down a waitress, which was surprising since there were only a 3 tables occupied but 2 servers on the floor. We were eventually seated, though. As for the food, the seared bao wasn't fully pan-fried and tasted pretty plain. The wagyu XLB seemed freshly made, but the flavor could definitely be improved. My favorites ended up being the string beans and the sweet and spicy wings, which aren't even their main focus. The wings were crispy on the outside and still juicy inside, definitely the highlight of the meal. The restaurant is located at a nice area but the food needed to be worked on.

I just picked an order up via the ToGoodToGo app and the soup they provided was completely rotten…read moreand had a 'best by' date of three days ago. They are supposed to give out extra food that is edible, not rotten like that. And if they don't have any old or excess, they are supposed to provide you with something fresh instead. I have complained to ToGoodToGo as well.

Um wasn't my favorite place to eat. While I was waiting in line the cashier wasn't really paying…read moreattention to me and was putting away their tips Once she looked up I told her I was there for a pick up. This place seems like it has been around and it's nothing really special. Once you walk in, you order at the counter and wait. It's not fancy and not that many seats. I went during lunch so trying to get to this place on 4th street is a disaster.... I thought it was going to be a good place for a quick in and out. No parking at all which made me even more disappointed. I had a couple of slices of pizza. One was cheese slice, and the other pepperoni. It's a thin slice of pizza but it's a pretty good size, the sauce and cheese wasn't fantastic. To each their own. My friend ordered the beet salad and that was pretty tasty. It came with olives and a little dollop of cheese.

Cali Alley is one of my go-to spots... I'm constantly trying to convince people to meet me there…read morefor lunch, or telling them to just DoorDash it because it's that good. It's also one of those places that makes you want to stay. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and generous. Every time I come here, I tell myself I'll pace myself... and every time I fail because it's just that good. The burgers are loaded and perfectly balanced, the fries are always crisp (never soggy, which is rare), and everything tastes high-quality and made to order. You have to try the chicken and waffles. The waffle batter tastes homemade and the butter takes it to another level... it's one of those dishes you keep thinking about after. I'll even DoorDash it all the way to Jingletown. The patio setup is really well done... there's a mix of larger tables for groups and higher bar-style seating for smaller hangs. The wooden furniture and cushioned benches make it comfortable, and they've got heaters for colder days and umbrellas when it's sunny, so you can usually pick your ideal spot. You order at the window and then just hang out while you wait... it's a relaxed flow and the food comes out pretty quickly. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and the whole place has a relaxed, homey vibe with really good music. Highly recommend... just come hungry.

Cali Alley is one of those places I have looked at thousands of times when trying to figure out…read morewhat to order on Door Dash or Uber Eats. The food always looked really good, but for whatever reason I always ended up ordering from somewhere else. Well, I finally did it. I finally ordered from Cali Alley, and all I have to say is, why did I wait so darn long? Door Dash was having a 2-for-1 deal on the Cali Alley Burger, so I ordered one of those (and got another for free) , as well as on the small mac and cheese, so I ended up with two of those as well. I got fries as he side for the burgers and saved the second burger and mac and cheese for the next day. I also bought a small side of veggie fried rice for lunch later in the week. OK, let's start with the fries ... wow. Super crispy. Don't know what they do to them, but I think I almost ate all the fries that came with one of the burgers before I even touched the burger. The fries seemed to have a coating like some fries do to make them extra crispy on the outside. Whatever it was, it made them so good, I couldn't stop eating them. I was almost too full for the burger. But who are we kidding? If there is one thing I am good at, it is eating more than I should. The burger, which is described on Door Dash as "char grilled, fresh ground brisket and short rib burger, served on a toasted brioche fun with crisp lettuce, tomato onion marmalade and garlic aioli" was thick and incredibly flavorful. I couldn't stop eating that, either. It was that good. I ordered it medium, and it was pretty pink, but it was sooooooo flavorful, and all the toppings worked well together. I didn't get any cheese on it because I wanted to try to burger by itself and not mask it with cheese. I might try adding cheese next time, but honestly the burger is so good, I almost wouldn't want to cover up its flavor with cheese. Oh, I almost forgot. When you order on Door Dash, you can opt to have them include a small side of their chocolate-chipotle bbq sauce, and I highly recommend that you get it. It's a really interesting flavor and is good for dipping the fries in. I didn't try putting it on the burger, but that might be good, too. The mac and cheese was OK. It's important to note that I enjoyed the flavor but it is more of an eggy consistency than a saucy mac and cheese if that makes sense. It has a nice kick of black pepper, which I liked, though. The vegetarian fried rice was also fine but could have used a little salt. All that to say, don't be like me and procrastinate, get the Cali Alley Burger and fries ASAP.

A diner that serves high quality food is always a win in my book. The place was super busy on a…read moreSunday around lunchtime - my advice is to get yourself on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time to cut down your wait down. We put our names down when we got there and waited around 20-25 minutes to get seated. The booths inside are cozy and our staff was quick to bring out our drinks and get our orders taken. I decided to get a chicken apple salad on mixed greens with a pineapple mimosa. My husband got a tuna melt with home fries with a lemonade and our kids split a 3 stack order of the buttermilk pancakes with a side of bacon. Everything was made perfectly to order and delicious.I have to give special kudos to my husband's meal - the bread was crispy, the cheese was gooey, and the entire meal was comfort food goodness. You could tell that they make their lemonade fresh in house - it was very tart but cut through with the subtle hint of sweetness.

We shared Darryl's Fried Chicken & Waffles and the peach & blueberry soufflé pancake. We had…read morethe chicken and waffles first as the pancake needed 40 mins to prep. We devoured the chicken & waffles (sorry, forgot the pic!). Perfectly made soufflé pancake was magnificent! Fresh, warm & jiggly!

Speechless!…read more Definitely recommend The Grazing Company Hosted an event this was the special touch everyone left talking about how beautiful our Grazing table layout was definitely booking one for our next event so happy thank you Rob & Amanda

I love me an impressive charcuterie board. Mine are usually very simple. This time, I needed to get…read morefancy for a gathering of especially awesome people. Picking up the board was very easy. They provided everything. It was shrink-wrapped so things didn't shift in the car. It may feel pricey when you're used to homemade ones, but the presentation and quality with The Grazing Company is top-notch! Everyone was impressed and many commented on its deliciousness.

I tracked down Kings Bbq at 10th and Gilman in Berkeley. What a friendly fella. He is also in…read moreOakland some days a week so call him during his work hours to find out where he is at. The portion was extremely generous for the price and the bbq sauce excellent. A nice charred flavor to the pork ribs that I like. Enjoy a splendid lunch and/or extra for later. I will return.

Absolutely incredible BBQ experience! The flavors are deep, smoky, and perfectly balanced -- every…read morebite was full of rich, slow-cooked goodness. The meats were tender and juicy, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with the sides that added just the right touch of comfort and freshness. You can really tell how much care and passion goes into the food here -- everything tastes homemade and made with love. The service was quick, friendly, and the whole atmosphere made it feel like a true hidden gem.I left completely satisfied and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend to anyone who loves authentic, flavorful barbecue done right!

Taqueria Esperanza is a great diamond in the rough mobile food truck! I go here semi-frequently…read morewhen I'm in a pinch at work since they tend to set up shop by Gu Energy Labs in Berkeley around lunchtime, though I have seen them at Armistice Beer on a random Saturday visit. Their carnitas is above the Goldilocks standard of having a chew to it without the dryness that some spots overlook. While not as succulent as the carnitas, the al pastor is also tasty, in my opinion. For a truck spot this definitely takes the cake. 4/5 burritos and 4/5 beers for the drunchies crowd (if you can find the truck!).

I feel badly for ppl who've had meat here & it was not acceptable/edible but I just found this…read moretruck by the construction site on University Ave in Berkeley across from old Mike's Bikes location. I got one camarones (shrimp for us gringos) taco and found it really tasty w Poco de Gallo, onions, cilantro. Points off for showing $3 for one taco on sign then charging me $5. "It is a big one" was the response when I asked about that. Why not change your sign to = what you actually charge? But it hit the spot & I asked for "as spicy as you've got" and they delivered on that. A level of heat not overwhelming to someone like me who loves scorpions, ghost, Carolina Reaper, 7 Pot etc but plenty of heat. 3 stars I liked it but haters gonna hate.

asian fusion hot dogs from a bright blue food truck is a concept that should not work as well as it…read moredoes but here we are. got one with like teriyaki and crispy onions situation on top and it was genuinely fun to eat, messy in the best way. the toppings are what make it, whoever is coming up with these combos has a good brain for flavor. prices are super low which makes it even better, this is a $ spot and you feel that in a good way. only open on weekends which is a lil annoying if ur craving it on a wednesday which i have been multiple times. the truck is easy to spot which helps, hard to miss that blue. fun to bring people to who haven't been bc the reaction when they take the first bite is always good. casual and unpretentious, no fuss just interesting food done well. 142 reviews at 4.1 feels right, its a solid fun experience every time. weekend lunch solved honestly

We were in the neighborhood, hungry, and knew the area lacked abundant food offerings. We had seen…read morethe cute little Dojo Dog food truck (well, food trailer) before -- and this time gave it a try. Glad we did! Rebecca was running the truck with her husband, and they were warm, friendly, and hard-working. That same care reflected in the food. Comforting flavors, big portions, and just what we needed. ---- Food ---- The hot dogs here are big, delicious, and fantastic value for the price. Wushu Dog: Loved this one. Inventive and delicious. Great texture, topped with pork sung and crispy cabbage, plus katsu sauce and Japanese mayo. Savory, crunchy, and satisfying. Sumo Dog: Japanese curry beef chili with cheese and fresh scallions. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for that chilly evening. Fried Foods: We didn't try, any but they serve fries and potstickers too. The fries seemed to be a crowd favorite at Great Notion Brewery next door (which is partnered with Dojo Dog). Definitely getting them next time. Rebecca told me she enjoys experimenting with new dishes, and the creativity shows. Looking forward to trying more! ---- Drinks ---- We didn't but drinks as we were enjoying beer at Great Notion, but Dojo Dog also offer drinks like milk tea. ---- Bonus ---- As I mentioned, they partner with Great Notion, one of our FAVORITE bars in the Bay with the best smoothie beers and stouts. You can bring your Dojo Dog inside and pair it with their awesome beers. Inventive hot dogs + beer = awesome evening ---- Vibe ---- Cute little food truck, family-run charm, friendly service, and an endearing hole-in-the-wall feel. The whole setup feels local and community-driven. In fact, it was originally created by Berkeley students. Very cool. ---- Overall ---- Amazing hot dogs, great beer next door, friendly owners, inventive sides, and a fun, low-key vibe. It will hit the spot every time. Can't wait to come back and try more from their menu!