(adapted from my Google maps review) Had dinner here tonight and it was awesome. The barbecue was absolutely top notch, probably the best I've had in the East Bay. I knew the chef from his days of running his cheesecake pop up so I knew his cheesecake was fire, but I did not realize he was also a savant with savory food too. Then again all of his food are tried and true recipes from his mom and grandma, so of course they were 10/10. We ordered the latkes (TL;DR the best latkes in the bay, they were perfectly light and crispy) and the Chiblamon combo plate (all 4 of their meats - Chicken, brisket, lamb, and salmon + 3 sides of your choosing) and it was an OBSCENE amount of food, more than enough to feed 2 people and very reasonably priced ($45). The brisket was solid and the salmon savory and lucious. The Mac and Cheese here is especially decadent, with shell pasta, creamy sauce, and crispy breadcrumbs. read more

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This food was amazing everything was on point!!! Mac and cheese, brisket,chicken , yams, chicken the kids loved the loaded fries and the owner hooked it up for us to try some latkes OMG sooo amazing. I am ready for some more we definitely had to get some cheesecakes to go and they were also super yummy. Service was great owner is super inviting and makes you feel welcomed!!!!! He takes pride in what he does and it shows from the minute you walk in to the minute you leave. Parking right out front. read more

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The customer service here is unacceptable. I came to pick up an order that was already paid for and stood in line for about six minutes while the owner stopped helping customers so he could chat with a friend. Meanwhile, I was standing there waiting for my order. It was unprofessional and showed a complete lack of respect for customers' time. Even more concerning, it appeared that the owner treated white customers noticeably better than customers of other races. The experience gave the impression that service and even the food you receive through third-party pickup apps may depend on your race or appearance. That kind of behavior is extremely disappointing and should not happen in any business. read more

Did a online pick up order , wanted to try this place out seeing alot of reviews on tiktok. I ordered a combo plate that came with two sides and chicken rib and a link. It came with one bbq sauce , the meats didnt come with bbq sauce on it. The chicken had no flavor but it was juicy though ill give them that. the links as well no flavor to it. The mac and cheese was okay probably the only thing i was eating off the plate. read more

Crazy Block Cheesecakes - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Customer service was great! Food was hot and ready to go. Lamb was delicious. Smoke flavor was good. Mac and cheese was gooey. I would prefer a better flavor on the greens but still were good. Had the cheesecake at a different time but still delicious. Never tasted one like that one but it was killer. read more

Crazy Block Cheesecakes - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Lamb shoulder sando was so fire. Everything there was amazing from the latkes to the beef sausage to the slaw and the collards. Even the pickled collard stems were so bangin. Will def be back, also Ben is super dope and service was impeccable. read more

I was honestly so pleasantly surprised by this place. I had heard good things but it seems kinda random, bbq, cheesecake and latkes? Like what is that? It's amazing that's what. We came in on a Friday night and ordered take out at the counter. My son enjoyed looking at the anime murals on the walls and action figures on the counter as we waited for our food. He also loved the Pokemon cards we were given by the friendly staff! My family got two meat platters; the brisket and chicken plates, which come with 2 sides each, so we got collard greens, Mac & cheese, cornbread and baked beans along with, 3 latkes and 2 cheesecakes; passion fruit and Samoa . Everything was so delicious! The latkes were super crispy and perfectly seasoned. The cheesecakes were creamy and flavorful with a crispy graham cracker crust. The Mac 'n cheese, greens and brisket were truly mouth watering, I kept exclaiming "mmmm... so good" as I ate. The baked beans were smoky and sweet with crispy savory meat pieces which was super tasty. The only thing I didn't love was the corn bread, it had good flavor but was a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste. read more

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THE BEST and most unique cheesecake flavors EVER!! I first discovered them as a pop up and their flavor menu instantly caught my attention. I got a variety of mini cheesecakes and they were all so so good! There was some I liked more than others but none that I disliked. So far I've tried: Vietnamese coffee, ube, banilla, henny, and their original. Going to make it my mission to try all their different cheesecake flavors. Side note, I was at Berkeley bowl and saw they also carried their cheesecakes there! read more

This review from a Local regular. Brisket and collard greens, Wow!!! This is a top BBQ contender for the bay. The desserts are also excellent read more

It's not that I wouldn't recommend it. I just wasn't impressed.The latkas were nice and crispy and very thick.

Great vibes, awesome prices and delicious food. We had a really good experience here. Cannot recommend enough. read more

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I had recently discovered the Crazy Block Cheesecake experience at a Fair Vintage Rock and Roll at Faction brewery. I had been waiting in line at another food vendor when his booth caught my eye. The Man "Ben" was engaging and was super Hyped up and very energetic. I had purchased a Henny and Praline dessert cheesecake. When I tried the Cheesecake later, it was best dessert Cheesecake I had in awhile. I had started following him on IG and found out that he was opening a Brick and Mortar soon in Oakland. I made it out on Grand Opening day and was greeted with a complimentary sample of the Brisket. 16 hours smoked and it was really good along with the Pickle and onions. I had the pleasure of meeting his Mom. In-line and she told me what to order along with how hard working her son was. It was apparent that other people had anticipated the Grand opening. I ran into some Yelp foodie friends in line and was also given advice on what to order. I had ordered Latkas, a Chicken sandwich,, Brisket Combo with Mac Cheese; and a Henny Cheesecake.. I got a bonus small Og cheesecake for being one of the 1st 100 people In line. The food was really good and reasonably priced for the portions they gave out. The potato Latkas had a sweet component with the apple sauce and sour cream combo was delicious. Brisket was tender and cheese cake was also very good. I will definitely go back to try more of their menu and desserts. read more

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Me and my brother went into Crazy Block last night.... we've lived around the area for years... We see shops open and close often. But this one has legs... got the Brisket plates..... Some Collard Greens and Beans.... The owner met us as we walked in.... He seemed so proud of what he built.... rightly so.... BBQ sauce was a little like an NC sauce... heavy in the vinegar..... The smoke ring on the brisket was decent... Nice bark..... I'm not a bbq pro.... but I've eaten a lot. The atmosphere definitely fit our headspace. Frosted mugs for our beer. Nice bit of ice floating in the mug by time I sat down. I would take those out of town guest who come in for a visit. Good job, Crazy Block! , read more

Went based on Boozie Brunch's review. I ordered the three meats two sides, beef rib, link (only because it was homemade) and brisket (listed as juicy on their menu which is the point). The brisket was delicious and the links had good texture and flavor, just a little dry but nothing the sauce couldn't rectify. The beans are good, they have chopped brisket, the mac and cheese was ok, I could taste a lot of garlic powder. My husband ordered the sane three meats but mixed (point & flat) brisket. He was thrilled that they put the sauce on the side, usually he has to request it. He liked all three meats. He didn't really cate for the sides especially the slaw. All in all it was a descent meal. read more

Come for the insanely delicious barbecue and cheesecakes. I enjoy the friendly and polite service. A real gem! read more

Tri tip & ground beef sandwiches off the hook. Not on the everyday menu asks about it. Let's get it on the everyday menu read more

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Food was AMAZING. Everything on the chiblamon plate was a 10/10 super good flavor and I loved the home style feel. Super nice staff and the vibes were immaculate. I also really enjoyed the art on the walls and with iconic cartoons/ anime. You will not find a place like this anywhere else! read more

Crazy Block Cheesecakes - Chiblamon plate - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

This place opened on March 16 so they are still in soft opening phase. With that in mind, set your patience level to high and you will do fine. Saturday afternoon at 5, there was no line. The owner and servers are eager and passionate, but they still have to get their logistics sorted. Like how to package the combo, and how to bag more than 2 boxes of food. Yes, the name and yelp say this is a dessert place. It also serves BBQ, latkes and loaded fries. The brisket was on the dry side and needed help from the BBQ sauce. The short ribs were sadly over charred. Yes they are supposed to have burnt ends but more than 1/2 of the meat was charcoal. Perhaps we were the unlucky ones today. The Mac and cheese was also underwhelming. So what was good? The latkes, the loaded fries and the collared greens were tasty. And most definitely the cheesecakes. Do not miss out on the cheesecakes. Those were wonderfully delicious!! Will come back again later to see if the service and the proteins get better. read more

We got the 6 mini cheesecakes for $30 deal because it was our first time trying them out and we wanted to taste a variety of flavors. The one I was most excited for was the Oreo flavor but it was a very underwhelming. The egg nog flavor was a miss for me entirely. I recommend the fruitier flavors (strawberry, mango, or even the taro). For the price, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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Crazy Block Cheesecake is my new go to for my cheesecake fix! I've tried about 4 of their cheesecakes and I'm hooked!! This place showed up on my feed on Instagram and seeing that they are always at the Irvington Farmer's Market in Fremont every Sunday I knew I had to try them out. What really drew me to want to try them is the owner. He's very upbeat, full of energy, has a great spirit and personality but most importantly he believes in the product he's selling. He uses the best ingredients and the cheesecakes are made with love. He has been doing a world tour the last few weeks and has added so many different varieties of cheesecakes to his menu that represent different countries and I love this concept. I've bought the Strawberry, Tiramisu, OG N.Y. Style and Henny Praline. While all of the cheesecakes were very good I would say that the OG N.Y. Style and the Henny Praline were my favorites. The OG N.Y Style was so creamy and decadent, the cheesecake itself isn't too sweet and they sour cream layer on the top complimented it well. I love the graham cracker crust too, it seems to have a bit of a caramelized flavor to me and it's not super crumbly. The Henny Praline was so unique, the henny flavor wasn't too prominent and it was so flavorful. The streusel topping was so divine, I loved it. The Strawberry cheesecake was good and very creamy, it is basically the OG N.Y. but topped with fresh strawberries. The Tiramisu was really good as well if you love a strong coffee flavor. Overall, I will be back as the flavors change weekly and the cheesecakes are so good. read more

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Good food, enjoyed the service. Friendly customer service. Great location, parking can be hit or miss. Cheesecake is good, but definitely to sweet. Nice variety of flavors. read more

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Got the og cheesecake at their tent at Almanac Adventureland and it was delicious. Ingredients tasted fresh and the crust was our favorite. They had some vanilla banana version that also looked appetizing. Nice combo with beer which was a surprise. read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Attentive as soon as you arrive. Meat options are large and amazing. We enjoyed the sides as well.

The cheesecake was delicious. The bbq was not bad at all. I had brisket, sausage, yams, and mac and cheese. They would all take me back if I am ever in the area. The beef rib had me the most excited. Unfortunately it was the biggest disappointment. I paid $60 for it and it had no meat at all. It was all fat. Honestly why even serve that to a customer. When i saw it on their social media posts I was expecting a meaty beef rib. For something that is pricey they should have atleast asked me if I wanted that specific cut. For that I will have to give them 3 stars. read more

What a treat! These little pieces of heaven were our dessert at an event my company held at The Conservatory. I was obsessed with mine! I had the cookies and cream. It was just the perfect texture and size, it was fluffy but thick and I absolutely loved the crust! Definitely recommend for catering or just a regular dessert! read more

I've been getting cheesecakes from Crazy Block for a while now. The cheesecake is amazing and they're always putting some new flavor on the menu. Last weekend I finally had a chance to try the BBQ and it definitely delivered. The brisket was moist and tender. The sauce was balanced between sweetness and spices. The beans were legit some of the best I've ever had. Texas BBQ is not my personal favorite style but this place is awesome. Plenty of thoughtful options for non meat eaters too! read more

They're super nice, the bbq is absolutely delicious, and there are cheesecakes! What's not to like??

This is my new favorite bbq spot in Oakland. Really like the brisket plate I got, like 10/10, and the sauces that came with it had super unique flavors that are better than anything I've tried. The owner and employees were all super nice and gave us some cheesecake samples, we ended up getting three of them. This spot is new, give it a try! read more

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I was starving and decided to stop by and check this place out since it had so many positive reviews. Honestly was very disappointed, not only with customer service but especially the food. I ordered my food and I believe the mistake was on both ends but they assembled it to dine it, and I wanted to take out. No problem they just slapped that shii in a container. Fries soggy af. Oh and if you're not a returning customer the owner does not greet you. The chicken isn't even crispy and by the time I got home 5 mins away btw my shit was cold. Mac n cheese was horrible, along with the coleslaw, it is more like curtido. The brisket was ok, nothing special. The only thing I liked was the habanero bbq sauce, but even that couldn't save my meal read more

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Holy shucks that's good food! The bbq salmon and collards were amongst the best I've ever eaten, and I'm speaking from having traveled to Texas, NC, and parts of CA for decent bbq, to no avail. This was not sugary sweet or too much vinegar or salt. It was absolutely perfection in the distribution of favor. Try the cornbread as well, you will definitely go back for another slice or two! Don't forget the latkes and NY-style cheesecakes - being from NYC I can attest that both are superb! read more

happy to support this fabulous addition to the neighborhood! delicious food, great service. good people. run dont walk!

I came here 3x for the cheese cakes after hearing good things about the BBQ. I ordered the chiblamon, they ran out of salmon so they replaced that with a rib(no complaints. BBQ was delicious! Was not a huge fan of the mac n cheese as I felt it was a little too thick. I really liked the cole slaw because it was very vinegary, but I am a pickle addict. I liked their lamb A LOT. Their latkes were good too, hard to mess up a fried potato I think. I've tried a bunch of their cheese cakes because I got addicted after trying their og ny. I normally don't care for sweets too much, but these are nice! I have tried ubumpkin (pumpkin ube), ube, henny praline, mango, pumpkin spice, and the lemon one. Out of all the one's I've tried, the ube is my favorite. Looking forward to coming here more often. read more

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Crazy block cheesecakes- is one of my favorite small pop up biz located at IRVINGTON FARMER's market in fremont from 8:30AM-1:00pm. The owner of this business is very friendly,welcoming and always smiling that He can make the business interaction as friendly and as positive. The cheesecake flavors changes as the owners announces/post it through their instagram page a couple of days prior. As a Pinoy (Filipino) I am glad to find out that He had a wide variety of Filipino Flavors that he offers last sunday March 24,2024 I got the Original PINOY HALO HALO UBE PANDAN BUKO PANDAN UBE PISTACHIO COOKIES AND CREAM OG (original) All these cheesecakes (personal size) has a delicious home made recipe by the owner's grandma so it is indeed an original recipe. Buttery-creamy,crispy ,sweet crust perfect for any cheesecake flavors. The cooking,baking technique is amazing as the owner himself do his own research with ingredients,flavors and texture to bring out the best of the best. The packaging is neat,organized and super cute Kudos to the hardwork and dedication. This is not your ordinary cheesecake.Try it now read more

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I'm from Kansas City and have eaten a lot of bomb bbq. This is the best barbecue I've had in California, and it's not even close. The brisket Philly cheesesteak will change your life. Trust me. read more

I Love this spot! I've had their cheesecakes twice, and most recently tried their latke's and a brisket plate with collard greens and potato salad. Everything tasted great and the staff were happy and friendly. I will definitely be going back and telling my friends. read more

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The guy at the counter took my order. He was dressed like Mario. Nice guy. Food was pretty damn tasty! And the portions were very generous. I'm a little disappointed that they didn't have any potatoes as a side but when I ate the Mac n cheese it was delicious! The brisket was smoky and juicy. The business owner Ben even gave me a free sample of the corn bread. Overall I would come back and try their sandwiches and burgers and cheesecake. read more

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BBQ and cheesecake? Didn't know I needed that combo until now. We've been obsessed with @Cheesecakes from Crazy Block Cheesecakes since their pop-up days, so when we found out they just opened a spot in Oakland and added BBQ, we had to check it out. The owner told us he grew up making BBQ, so adding it to the menu was just the next step for him. And honestly? He nailed it. I got the brisket (so tender I didn't even need a knife), Deshaun went for the lamb, and we were both seriously impressed. He's got a bunch of sauces too--habanero was my fave, but the meat was so good it didn't even need it. Of course, we couldn't leave without our usual: the strawberry cheesecake. Still our favorite. If you're ever craving BBQ and dessert, this is your spot. We're already planning our next visit. read more

Highly recommend this place, everything I've had from them has been delicious. Absolutely incredible brisket and salmon. Also, the gulab jaman cheesecake (which I think is limited edition) was SO GOOD. I will be back soon!! read more

Amazing, amazing BBQ! I got the bbq chicken plate and hubby got the brisket plate. Everything was absolutely delicious! Best bbq I've had in a very long time. The chicken plate is an amazing value. Meat was very tender and perfectly smoked on both plates. I will definitely come back to try the cheesecakes. read more

Crazy Block Cheesecakes - Brisket plate - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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The barbecue is tasty. The cheesecakes are AMAZING. The sides... could use some work. The decor is adorable.