I'm not a deli or sandwich lover honestly. It's not the first thing I gravitate to, but I was…read morecraving a crunchy filling sandwich and Bara's had such great reviews. Parking is always tight in this plaza, but I got lucky on a Saturday afternoon. Bara's was poppin when I walked in. Ordering is quick, the menu is extensive, but the man taking my order was so patient. I went with their Bara's combo special with all the fixin's and had to get their dutch crutch. I love that you can choose the bread, and the Bara's combo is great since you can choose your meat/proteins. Turkey and roast beef were juicy and flavorful. Plus their meats are all halal! Every single ingredient was fresh and high quality. The flavors were unmatched. And the bread was perfectly airy and crunchy, without scraping my entire roof of my mouth. It's embarassing I used to get Ike's when there's sandwich spots like Bara's. They have a whole drinks section, chips, and an open deli display case. There's tons of inside seating, great for coworkers, families, or solo dining. No outdoor seating unfortunately. Most of the waiting time is after you order, so allot a solid 15mins, even if you're just waiting for your one order. Bara's is also Palestinian-owned. So not only are you getting a delicious, HUGE portion'd, but fresh meal, you are also knowingly pouring your hard earned money and labor into supporting a local family-owned business. Everything we do has a footprint, including the businesses you choose to support and eat at. Go forth Bara's!

We recently returned to San Leandro, the city where I grew up, and my sister insisted we try this…read morespot because my husband is a total sandwich fanatic. It's tucked away in a small strip mall--truly a hidden gem that I'm guessing mostly locals know about. I went with the classic Italian, and he ordered the Bay Area Special. Both were incredibly flavorful, loaded with plenty of high-quality meat, and just overall hearty and satisfying--big, hefty sandwiches that really hit the spot. They have a great selection of chips and drinks to pair with your meal, and the service was super friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

I've been there twice and the food and service are consistently good. At dinner service there is…read moreon average during the weekend about a 20-30 min wait. During the week for lunch service I was able to walk in and be seated. We had the Tepsi Kufta, Falafel, and a Kofta kebab wrap. The falafel are a must. They were do fresh, piping hot, a soft in the middle. The Tepsi dishes come with a lot of eggplant sauce that is so tasty and filling, a mound of rice in the middle and 3 pieces of Kofta meat. The presentation is on point, the food is fresh and made to order (not microwaved) and the flavor mix harmoniously. My bf tried the wrap and thought it was excellent. The fries are well seasoned and crispy. Can't wait to go back!!

Very good Eastern Mediterranean/Middle East eats. Serious care and effort happens here, not just…read moreworkers whipping out afterthought products just to get through a day. To that I simply have to give my respects and give them a shout out. Very calm and relaxing space. Many regulars walking in picking up take-out food. There's a very kind and soft paced table service here that just reminds me of cute and quaint bistros/cafes from the days gone by. Actual dialogue between servers and patrons, questions answered, smiles passed along. A huge gap from QR code ordering and avoidance of interaction that is trying to be normalized from here on out. We ordered a couple of bottled beers, nothing craft brewed-like, just ordinary Euro/Mexican selections. I'm not as rigid as I once was, so just a good clean lager with a meal and some water is very welcoming to me. They brought nice beer glassware and asked if we wanted it poured into a glass. Sure ain't gonna turn that down, especially since it was already there. It did fit with the nice silverware, cloth napkin and candlelit table. Yet nothing was stuffy and formal, just casual locals out for a good time. Kofta Wrap ($19/4*) This wasn't mine but I did taste a piece of the kofta kebab. Theirs is a beef/lamb mix and is well mixed, almost like a firm meatloaf texture, versus a grilled burger texture. It was a good basic kofta, spiced moderately so not strong but also not bland. The inside also has a lot of lettuce, onions and cucs with a tangy yogurt sauce. I did taste a big hint of mint in my bite which I'm assuming are big hits of herbs with the salad and not the kofta itself. And it was wrapped nice and tight with even distribution so every bite got every element. I look for that in every wrap whether a burrito, med wrap and even stuffed pitas. Beef Shawarma Plate ($20/4.5*) Pretty heavily spiced, where you can feel the texture of the warming spice paste in each bite. A little strong but at least it gave you ride to another culture. Properly shaved pieces where the meat texture was still there and nothing like processed gyro meat. Served with yellow rice and an awesome salad with a tangy dressing. I especially loved the tangy green chutney that was so vibrantly herbaceous, a mint and cilantro punch that brightened the spice ladened shawarma. And I also loved the grilled tomatoes and onion garnish on top of the shawarma, just gave it a nice chef's touch. Mansaf ($25/5*) I have never tried this but as soon as I saw it, I had to try it. I was told it was probably Jordan's most famous dish. Super tender cubes of lamb, with a touch of fat on some pieces which I love. Totally swimming in this glorious creamy sauce made of dried yogurt and tumeric. The sauce was mild (spice wise), quite tangy with a noticeable milky flavor. Served again with rice but this time topped with toasted almond slivers, which added a nice texural contrast. I was also told that this was usually made with bone-in lamb, but think they did it this way to make it more restaurant friendly, maybe even American friendly. But I was just imagining if this would have been a bone-in lamb shank, I would have loved it even more. Great dish! Still have to try their extensive kabob offerings and an assortment of their mezzes whether falafels, hummus and other dips. Lots of work yet still ahead of me, but I just know that this is gonna be a smooth and fun ride. Bet.

I saw that Ancestors was well-reviewed online, so decided to give them a try. I ordered a falafel…read moresandwich in pita (the other option is to have it in a wrap). They have a bunch of outdoor tables and chairs under shade in the parking lot, and plenty of free parking in the lot. The fries were crispy with light seasoning on them, and the sandwich is huge. I'm not a fan of the red cabbage, but the amount and the crispiness of falafel was great. Hummus is off to one side inside the sandwich. There was a small cup of yogurt sauce under the sandwich. They gave me two ketchup packets and also a compostable bag for carrying the food. Food was really good, so I recommend giving it a try.

We came here for lunch on a weekday before noon and were glad to have beat the rush somewhat…read more Around noon, there were many office workers and other folks ordering food, over a dozen. So they do get really busy and it might be better to call in your order if you're in a rush since the ordered do seem to take over 10-15 minutes to complete. I ordered the falafel pita and my partner ordered the chicharron sandwich, which the owner said was his favorite sandwich. My partner said that the sandwich was one of the best he's had in a while and the spicy mayo it came with was pretty delicious. My falafel sandwich on the other hand was good, but I did get tired of eating it because there was not as much variety in the falafel pita as I would have liked. At times I felt like the falafel was dry, and since the sauce was in a cup, I had to spread it and wasn't super satisfied with it. The fries were fresh but the portions were a little small. We also ordered a bowl of lentil soup and a green smoothie. The green smoothie tasted as if there was no sugar added and had a lot of ginger in it, so it had heat to it. The lentil soup was tasty and came with bread, albeit a little lukewarm when we got it. Overall, we were happy with our dishes and want to come back to try the other dishes. There is only outdoor seating, but there are about 8 tables to sit at outdoors. The owner seems very gracious and proud of his establishment. He says that everything is made freshly there from scratch, including the sauces. They do get their bread from a local bakery. There is clearly a lot of care put in the food, and it is a great establishing. We will be adding it to our list of lunch spots.

I am selfish and so happy they came to San Leandro!…read more It's solid, wholesome, and flavorful Pho Ga. Every appetizer is also a hit! I usually get the chicken giblets pho with a side of Thai tea. It's a monthly visit and have yet to be disappointed. Great service and always a quick stop.

3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 stars My wife and daughter gave…read morethis place 3 stars. I gave them 4 stars, 5 stars for my food! Quality/Quantity - My daughter craved Pho so we came to this place. It has been a VERY long time since we ate here. Actually, the previous time was with the previous owners/business. Today we got the following: Fish Ball Noodle Soup with Pho Noodles - Of course my daughter's choice and with NO veggies?!?! This looked so plain... I know I could have made this better at home! My wife shared some of her wontons with my daughter to add to the flavor. See pictures. I am sure this is NOT what my daughter had in mind when she craved Pho. This was much more of a "Chinese" dish rather than Vietnamese. Update - My daughter mentioned that she could not find regular thinly sliced beef pho as an option. And she thought fish balls were beef balls... Wonton Noodle Soup - Also as plain as my daughter's dish. Again, more of a Chinese dish rather than Vietnamese. #24 Fried Pork Chop, Chicken, Egg with Steamed Rice - Fried fresh and perfectly done! My pork chop and chicken were 5 stars! Everything else was just okay. Ambiance - Very small local business. Decent size parking lot, but not enough spaces for this busy mall. We got lucky and got a space fairly close to the restaurant. Not stressed as we planned to shop at Foodnet after lunch. Service - Had to ask for everything. Hard to get their attention as they just hung around the first booth talking and talking and talking. The hardest worker was the runner, probably the only employee that was not family...? Price - $66 + more generous tip than deserved or earned. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since 2024. And your previous location in Oakland, etc. The previous location was known for their chicken, chicken noodle soup, etc.

Open to 1 AM Monday through Friday!!!…read more Hell Yeah!!!!! For us late night Eaters!!! I was Craving a Pastrami Sandwich!!! So I Rolled to TOGOs. To grab a Sandwich. Plenty of Parking Togos is located in a Strip-mall! They are located in a clean , brightly lit Space . I rolled in and Perused the Menu. I ordered a Large Pastrami Cheese Steak Sandwich for there! Paid by Credit Card and my Server started Assembling my Sandwich!!! 10 minutes later he called my number and I picked up my Expertly assembled sandwich!!! It was well Constructed and Delicious portions were fair!!! Service was great!!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!!?

1933 Davis St Ste 111 San Leandro, CA 94577…read more TOGO's Sandwiches on Davis St in San Leandro, is open until 1:00 AM everyday except Sunday. I saw this before, and I thought it was a typo. So on a Thursday night, around 9pm, I went to grab a sandwich and check their hours. It's true, they stay open until 1AM, except on Sunday. I asked them why, and they said to support the nightshift workers in that complex and anyone else who works at night. That's really cool, because not everyone works a 9-to-5 job. When I was there, I ordered a Large Pastrami Reuben, on Sourdough, made Togo's Style. The sandwich I got was loaded with meat. Nothing skimpy. And it was spicy! Very good customer service! The place has alot of tables, but it's a narrow dining room. Located in the West Gate (aka The Gate 510) Shopping Center at I-880 x Davis Street, in San Leandro. Tip: Avoid traffic, enter from Williams St on West Gate Parkway.

Cozy little spot with everything you need in terms of coffee, tea, and food options. Plus, it's not…read morea big chain, so no corporate greed stuff. That's my bias anyway. Lovely breakfast sandwich, tasted like home made and I watched it being made fresh. Friendly lady behind the counter, patiently waiting while I was half asleep and trying to make sense of what I wanted. Free WiFi available as well.

We were looking for a local business near OAK and this cafe looked pretty good from the reviews…read more Well, our experience not so much. Flat bagel with cream cheese is not much to talk about. Vietnamese sandwich was just a let down. Veggies are barely picked and not tasty. Did not taste fresh. Chicken pieces were gamey and we were deliberately dropping them out of the sandwich to avoid eating them. For me, 3 stars is a place I would go back if I'm in the area and cannot think of a better place to go. This one is 2.5 for us and so no return visit for us.

Oooo we came in a good day! The combo pho had very tender meat and the broth was so soothing…read more The banh mi had crispy meat and the vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll were all so well made. This place continues to impress and would be the best place to get party trays from too!

Look no further if you're in the San Leandro area and craving delicious Vietnamese food! This spot…read moreserves authentic Vietnamese cuisine. We ordered the combination pho and the grilled pork vermicelli, and both were absolutely delicious. Their pho comes in only one size--no small or large options like some other places--but the portion is satisfying. The restaurant itself is fairly simple and not particularly fancy, with plenty of parking available out front.

I have a weakness for Eastern European cuisine, and I've been meaning to visit Paramount Piroshki…read morein all my years of living in San Leandro. Came here on a Thursday morning. Parking was tricky, and I was trying to figure out how to park. Did not realize you couldn't order one thing or alacarte like a bakery. I rang a doorbell, and the "lobby" was a tiny cramped room that looks like it led to an industrial kitchen through a heavy door. You have to buy in bulk and they give you a giant box of frozen piroshki (12 pieces per box, all one flavor, can't mix and match, no variety box) that can be microwaved or put in the oven. That was awkward, and since I went through the trouble coming here, I decided to just buy a box of chicken rice and cheese. They say beef and cheese is their topmost popular choice, and chicken rice and cheese is also popular. For their box of frozen pierogis, you have to defrost and heat up in the microwave. Thaw at room temperature 1.5-2 hours, or put in fridge overnight. Got a sample of beef and cheese. She said it was kind of frozen so she went to get me another one. She was so nice! Once I bit into it, it was hearty and hot and so so indulgent and savory! Credit card payment goes to Galant Food.

i was told about this place being a company that relocated from SF and no in my town and i wanted…read moreto give them a shot. the food/menu interest me judging from their yelp. i went there with intentions to buy a bunch of single items to try (this is also a food processing plant 'Galant Food co.' so the have Benny's Bagel dogs and Clara's Kitchen items as well). it is a very small business front, you can easily miss the turn into the few parking spots they have and minimal signage. you have to right the bell outside to have someone let you in. Unfortunately, this new location doesn't have a storefront and you can only buy boxes of the items, i must have been looking at pictures of the old SF location where you can purchase these individually and hot. she apologized for the confusion and told us to hold on to see if there was something she could give us for the road. we waited a few minutes and she returned with 2 fresh out of the fryer new chicken pot pie piroshkis. they tasted great, that was very nice of them to do, speaks volumes. she also told us the many grocery store locations where they sold individual items and to my surprise even at Bara's Deli!

Good selections and great staff !! Good amount of seating…read moreand pet friendly as long as the are on leash Has a nice vibe and is clean and taken care of Definitely gonna make the drive back up

"One of my new favorites in the bay area." I've been to this taproom many times. It seems like it…read morehas changed drastically for the better. I always have a great time here. Today I settled on the Czech Pilsner. Just with the doctor ordered! The beer selection is absolutely fantastic. Check out those colorful displays behind the bar. I don't know who's got the Great handwriting, but they do a great job. Besides the great beer selection, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. It's very spacious. Don't forget to check out the funky Factory nearby. I hope they give tours someday. Here's a secret tip, so don't tell anybody else. There is an alley between this location and 21st amendment. You can't drive, but you can easily walk between the two locations. Special shout out to Ashley and her assistants Kevin and David. Thanks for making my visit here a pleasant one. This establishment is a real asset to the city.

Was looking for a taco spot after an event in San Jose. I could've stayed in San Jose but the rain…read morewas super heavy and I wanted to go somewhere closer to home. Not a lot of taco spots are open late at 10p but I saw that PNT was open. My family and I pulled into the driveway and were confused because it looked and sounded like a bar. There were a few people standing outside and I asked if this was a bar or restaurant and the gentleman said it's a restaurant. We walk in and got some stares because it was late and we had kids. Didn't matter to us. Everything on the menu sounded delish and they had al day breakfast items. We ended up going with the following: 1. Chicken sandwich- 10/10 my teen loved this. It was a crispy thinly sliced chicken breast with all the fixings, and pressed to perfection. 2. Chicken Caesar salad - 10/10 the lettuce was Romain, tossed in Caesar dressing and parm, with grilled chicken filet. 3. 4 tacos de asada - 10/10 yummy chopped steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection. I'm not sure if the evening chef cooks better or maybe we were starving, but the food was great! Ambience at the time was pretty loud but I figure it's because people hanging out in the bar area. Definitely will be back.

Great spot for tacos. I've had their asada, pastor, and lingua. Highly recommend them all! Quick…read moreservice. Good for family and friend get togethers. They share a space with the bar for adult beverages.