I had a really great experience here! the food was freshly made and delicious. they had a special east African dish that was super delicious! the staff was super friendly and I will be back! read more

Great location (near Piedmont)! The restaurant itself has great natural lighting, plenty of booths and tables, and outdoor seating. You're welcomed in with smiles and a very kind/attentive staff. My friend and I ordered the prawns and grits, spiced black tea, dirty chai, scrambled eggs and sausage, and biscuits. I love a diner with large portions. The food is good and affordable. Black owned Woman owned read more

Blackberry Bistro - Full spread of breakfast: shrimp and grits, biscuits, scrambled eggs and sausage, spiced black tea, and a dirty chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great food, service and ambiance! My favorite is the East African breakfast! I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. read more

My first time trying out this restaurant and the food was DELICIOUS!!! Outside of the food the service is amazing. I was greeted with warm big smiles and an easy going environment in a beautiful clean location outside. I'm definitely coming back for more !!! If you need a great breakfast or brunch this place is the place to be !!! read more

Blackberry Bistro - Buttery Vanilla Orange French Toast with Eggs and bacon! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered the eggs Benedict and the bread pudding, and my husband ordered a sausage omelet. They brought me eggs Florentine instead of eggs Benedict. Somehow the biscuits were awful, it tasted like they had used to much baking soda, they tasted sort of bitter. They forgot about the bread pudding until I asked about it later. My husband's omelet had an insane amount of black pepper in it, see photo. He could only finish half. The bread pudding was ok - I'd usually take home any bread pudding I didn't finish, but I ate about a quarter of this and left the rest. read more

Blackberry Bistro - Extremely peppery omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

This place always hits. The servers are incredibly kind and the food is delicious. Today I had the crepe Suzette and my partner had the Down South. I also appreciate that I feel like I'm paying 2010 prices for reasonable (not ridiculous) portions. read more

It was great! I'm a New Orleans transplant and this place immediately reminded me of my grandmother's blackberry dumplingsshe'd found a secret stash of blackberry bushes in a vacant lot Great place, great food! Two thumbs way up! read more

Blackberry Bistro - Me and the fam making Blackberry memories! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

This place was so cute! Came here for the first time. Love the space. Clean bathrooms! Service was on point! Very attentive which I appreciated! The food was ok. The portions weren't impressive but "just enough". The chai latte with oat milk was probably the best thing I had here. I'm open to trying it again and trying something new on the menu! Overall, not a bad first impression. read more

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Very good American and African food.! The omelettes , the crepe, and the beans , are very well done. Also the coffee and the service Great.. read more

Had an amazing meal with the family! I really enjoyed the East African Special and the Blackberry Quesadilla!

Each time I've been here I have received good service. The wait time has always been very reasonable and the mood of the location has always been pleasant. I'd say the best way to describe the atmosphere that I've witnessed is that most patrons I've encountered have usually chosen this restaurant as a place to meet family or friends to catch up on lost time. I'd say that, that makes for an enjoyable dining experience. One thing I unfortunately have to note, is that the food has always been average. It absolutely has never been bad, but it's never been anything special to where I'd ever go out of my way to come here again. To say it best, if you are looking for a good place for breakfast or lunch and you want to sit down and enjoy a meal with company, Blackberry Bistro is a decent place for anyone to accomplish just that. 3/5 read more

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this is one of the most delicious meals I ever had blackberry bistro our whole company of service worker really appreciate the hospitality and I be coming back soon. If you're in the area make sure you come and stop by here. their food is delicious. I it read more

Blackberry Bistro - Deliciousness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Still one of my favorite neighborhood spots for breakfast and brunch -- such friendly service and cozy atmosphere. read more

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Blackberry Bistro never disappoints! Today I had the prawn and grits. Absolutely delicious. It's a small restuarant, but they easily accomodated my party of big guys. Great service, good portions, excellent prices. This is a must try when in Oakland. read more

Blackberry Bistro - Prawn and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice breakfast, loved the dirty chai in the large saucer. The chai was creamy with nice touch of cinnamon. The breakfast food was pretty good. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Blackberry Bistro - dirty chai - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

TLDR: affordable brunch prices + available seats = winning combination! My friend and I stopped on Sunday for brunch and ordered a pot of delicious chai. The waitress brought us oat milk as creamer. Her breakfast of eggs Benedict was delish, better than my tofu scramble. The waitress was attentive, checked in on our food and topped off our water. The atmosphere was cheery and friendly. read more

A Glenview Treasure! Blackberry Bistro is truly one of the best spots in Glenview! The food is always amazing, fresh, and full of flavor, and the service is absolutely exceptional. The staff goes above and beyond every single time -- especially Helen and Betsy, who make you feel welcomed the moment you walk in. They are simply the best! My 10-year-old daughter and her friends adore this place. It has become their favorite breakfast and lunch spot, and now I completely understand why. We recently celebrated her birthday brunch here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The team made it so special for her and our family, creating a wonderful experience we will always remember. If you're looking for delicious food, warm hospitality, and a place that truly cares about its customers, Blackberry Bistro is the place to go. Highly recommend! read more

The new owners are wonderful. They are so welcoming and make you feel right at home, just like a sweet little neighborhood diner should. They kept the menu for brunch the same, but they execute it with a lot of finesse and flavor. The prices are lower than most brunch places around the area right now, so it feels like such a treat all around. I absolutely love the mushroom with goat cheese and herbs omelette. Go on the weekend... I think that's when they make the very best food. read more

food is delicious great customer service. highly recommended ... for visitingCalifornia or if you having tried it try it out read more

I was craving a sandwich in the Glenview area and Blackberry Bistro called to me. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, the server welcomed us to a table of our choice and returned promptly with waters and menus. My BLT was DELICIOUS. Bacon was perfectly done and the produce was fresh and tasty. I loved the fries too, thin-cut and just the right amount of crisp on the outside. My friend was happy with her salad, and we both agreed we'd return to Blackberry Bistro again when in the neighborhood. read more

Tried out this spot for the first time, experienced a bit of a wait (party of 6) but nothing a mimosa can't fix! Food was very tasty, all dishes came out from the kitchen at the same time. The jam (blackberry I believe? ) took the gold medal for me it was delish on a piece of toast. read more

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Hidden gem off Park blvd in Oakland . Sister decided on this place after seeing it on tv. Small spot on the corner with seating outside if want . Greeted by everyone upon entering . Great decor on the walls . We had a party of 7 so it was a big group. They put a few tables together to accommodate us. Upon sitting menu's were handed out . Breakfast and lunch is available on the menu with a few tasty looking items . Different items were ordered as we would share and try it out as this was our 1st time here. Food came out hot and we were impressed like I said it was 7 of us at the table . I must say that the buttery French toast was a hit !! The best I've ever had and I had to thank the owner and chef personally !! Overall family enjoyed the meals that were made and will return with other family members to enjoy this place . I will share pics of some of the items we shared . Can't wait for next time read more

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This was an expensive disappointment. The shrimp and grits dish wasn't seasoned, the biscuit wasn't great - it was dry. The food took a while even though it wasn't crowded. The positives I can say: The bacon was delicious. The environment was nice. The service was decent. I will not be returning. read more

I came here for the first time on New Year's Day. They were a server down so there was a little bit of a wait, but the servers were so nice and thanked us for waiting. And the food was really good too. They made a substitution for me and didn't charge me extra. I got the florentine Benedict but asked for potatoes instead of the biscuit due to my gluten intolerance, which they did with a smile and it was delicious. Would totally recommend! read more

We met our friends here last Saturday. They live near by and suggested breakfast here. It was very good! I had a omelette which was very nicely done. The inviting interior was cozy, bright and comfortable to eat and visit with our friends. On street parking made it easy for me as I walk with a cane and got close to the place. The young ladies serving us were prompt to greet us, patiently gave us time to look over the menu, took our order and continued to be attentive to our needs. I can see why locals would be return customers!! read more

So delicious every time I come here. It's one of the last places where they actually serve water in a glass cup instead of plastic cups. I had to California florentine breakfast with added regular bacon. Oatmilk latte was on point as well. read more

Blackberry Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Lunch at noon on a Wednesday for 5 seniors, a toddler & and a baby. Everyone found something on the menu that was appetizing. Ordered the large sandwiches with potato fries: tuna melt, burger, fish. Other guests enjoyed the brunch options: eggs Benedict and grits and a vegetarian dish. Friendly, attentive service. Cozy atmosphere, with small tables and window bench seats. Park Blvd. street parking full so we had to search neighborhood side streets for parking. Will definitely return to this local small business to try the dinner menu. read more

I went there with a friend of mine. Back in the day, this place used to be the bomb!! But I think the Black owner passed and his Asian wife tried to take over (not really sure so don't take my narrative as the gospel). Went through years of changes. Bought by Ethiopians. The food is good. Wide menu. Unlimited coffee refills which you don't find everywhere. My friend and I like to drink coffee and chat. Service was wonderful. Old School. I ordered a vegetable egg scrambler that was yummy, but I didn't care much for the biscuit and chicken sausage. I will definitely go again. They have a wide menu and it's a nice comfy place to eat and talk. read more

Great food (pancakes+bacon and a BLT) , very friendly staff, reasonable prices, highly recommend it.

I wrote a great review but Yelp deemed it too long at three sentence. Go there, the salmon Holy Smoke is amazing ! read more

Blackberry Bistro - Great food but Yelp is not letting me write my long, positive review! Please try this place it's amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

Haven't had restaurant food this great since before the Covid shut down. Plenty of options and reasonable prices. Excellent food and service. Kept us quiet and smiling as we ate. read more

The people who work there are very kind, and the food is amazing! I love the hot chocolate and their prawns and grits! I love the paintings and decor as well in there! Definitely would try again!! read more

Came out here for a wedding, we decide to come here. Food is great quality in American diner space, staff is friendly, space is quite lovely with a good view and plenty of access on a Saturday afternoon. Big selling point was the tea here. Definitely will be coming back next time we head up north. read more

We stopped here today on Xmas on our way to spend the day with family. We placed our order at 1 and there were three tables who were seated after us. They were all served, ate and left before we even got a word. After a whole one hour, they brought us an order that was the 4th table that were seated after us which of course we didn't take. Then the server informed us that they actually didn't really place our order in the kitchen and we have been waiting for nothing. I can understand the holiday rush and staffing shortage but not even checking up once in a whole hour to why the food isn't ready is unacceptable. The server apologized to us and we left but hungrier and annoyed. Organization isn't really on the menu. read more

Enjoyed brunch. Wait service was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Ambulance, airy with a nice flow. Menu with enough choices to satisfy any taste. My friend has potato latke that she enjoyed and my grits, bacon and poached perfectly eggs. Very nice!!! read more

This is a review of the secret dinner spot, African/Eritrean food (NOT the brunch place- I've been for brunch and it was overpriced and meh). This needs a separate yelp page because it's one of Oakland's best hidden gems. People are sleeping on this place, most likely because they don't know it exists. The bistro turns into a completely different restaurant for dinner each night 5-10PM. Food is incredible, very flavorful with lots of options (even vegan). Portions are generous and dishes are reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly and made great recommendations. My husband and I both had a Sambusa appetizer (his had meat, mine was veggie). Flaky, crispy, flavorful goodness. The sauce they served it with was amazing. I had the Kantisha (mushroom), which was vegan, and they were able to make it for me without onions. It also had a side of an okra dish, which in not usually a fan of, but this was very good. Perfectly spicey and tons of flavor. My husband had the meat combination, he ordered it spicy but said it wasn't very spicy. The lamb was very tender and it exploded with flavor from all the spices it was marinated in. We were also served a ton of injera with our dishes and had leftovers to take home. My husband had a beer as well. Part of me wants to keep this a hidden secret (we only found out from a friend), but they deserve a lot more business. They said they aren't able to update their website with their hours but are open everyday from 5-10PM. Check them out! read more

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Great atmosphere with a neighborhood feel. I'm not from the area (Los Angeles) but I could definitely feel and see the sense of community. The food was great and the dirty chai lattes were excellent. Will be back here anytime I'm in Oakland read more

Bringing my review over from DoorDash because I'm hangry and disappointed: The quality and portion size of this meal was insulting. I haven't been to this place in years, and was craving the "Down South"plate I remembered. The eggs and bacon were decent. The grits were watery and I received maybe two tablespoons worth? The skillet potatoes were burnt and also another sorry sized portion. I received no grilled tomato even though it's in the menu description. The biscuits were dry and overcooked and definitely not buttermilk. They need to get someone in there that actually understands southern cooking. read more

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I stopped by blackberry bistro early on a Tuesday morning for breakfast. This is the second time I've been to the restaurant. Just as before, I found the service to be very friendly and the food was delicious. I had the California eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached perfectly. The hollandaise sauce was lovely. The addition of avocado really made it all creamy and good. I also really like their biscuits. This was served on a biscuit instead of an English muffin. the biscuit soaked up the hollandaise and the egg yolk perfectly. The meal also came with a lovely side salad with a tasty vinaigrette dressing. It perfect complimented to the richness of the eggs Benedict. read more

This neighborhood brunch place is a gem. Our meal was great & server was friendly. Prices were reasonable too. Street parking only. read more

Blackberry Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oakland, California

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