1520 Park St Alameda, CA 94501…read more This is the Alameda Grill that's next to Alameda Bicycle at Park St & Webb Ave. Alameda Grill is probably the smallest restaurant in Alameda, and mainly serves up burgers and fries. (Not to be confused with the Alameda Cinema Grill). I was there on a Tuesday morning at about 10:50 am. I asked the lady if she was open yet, and she happily said "YES....c'mon in!" This place is very small. As soon as you walk in you'll be at the counter of the kitchen. There's no lobby or dining room. I just ordered a Cheeseburger and Fries. She asked if I wanted a double, and held up two frozen meat patties. I agreed to a double, and she started cooking. FYI- I was a fast food shift Mgr decades ago, and I'm familiar w/ cooking burgers. She laid the two patties on the flat grill, and put a large searing tool on top for 2-3 mins. Then she dropped the fries in the fry vat. I asked for a burger with everything. The food was ready pretty quick, and I was on my way. Free ketchup and napkins. OMG, the french fries were excellent! Crispy on the outside and tender soft on the inside. Fries have a limited holding time of 7-10 mins. After that they become limp and soft. Eat those fries HOT, you will enjoy them more. The Double Cheeseburger was okay. The meat patties were not fully caramelized to bring out the flavor. Needed another slice of cheese. Maybe more mayo and seasonings. But it's a good size, and it's freshly made. It's a good value for the price. They need more outside seating. Burgers and fries should be enjoyed right away.

I really wanted to like this place, but fell very short. It's a bland, overpriced ($8) tiny…read moreburger. Meat was flavorless, 1 slice of a green tomatoes and lifeless lettuce. The onion overpowered anything on this cheeseburger. Sweet potato fries ok, no seasoning. But that's ok I seasoned to my taste. A bit overpriced ($4) for the amount of fries. Service, well that is also a no go. She seemed upset we were there. Basically she seemed upset at everyone that ordered even the lady behind me. L9cal seemed kinda grungy, tiny just like the burgers. Will not return.

Scolari's food truck is an absolute hidden gem, tucked away at Almanac Brewery--and wow, it is…read moreworth seeking out. I ordered the blueberry bacon cheeseburger and I'm still thinking about it. The combination sounds wild, but it works perfectly: juicy, well-seasoned beef, crispy bacon, melty blue cheese, and that blueberry element adds just the right touch of sweetness to balance everything out. Every bite was bold, messy, and incredibly satisfying. And don't skip the house-cut fries--they're just as impressive. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, well-seasoned, and ideal for sharing (or not). They pair perfectly with the burger and a beer from Almanac. They also have dog-friendly beef patties - no salt or pepper, and the pups love it! The fact that you can grab food this good while hanging out at the brewery makes the whole experience even better. It's the kind of place you might miss if you didn't know to look for it, but once you do, you'll be hooked. If you're even remotely into creative burgers done right, Scolari's is a must-try.

It was one fantastic burger!…read more The crunch of the crispy buns and bacon, the sweetness of the blueberry compote, and the freshness from the arugula. It was an umami experience. Everything is made to order so it took quite a bit for the order to be ready. So plan ahead especially if you're going during rush meal hours. The brewery has plenty of seating so pick what suits you and your party best.

My cousin and I stopped in for breakfast on a whim and we're so glad we did. The food selection may…read morebe small, but it packs so much flavor. Personally, I choose the Brunch-urrito and let me say it was filling and satisfying. The service was amazing as they were attentive to our needs as gave us a complimentary, freshly made, glazed donut, and that hit the spot with the coffees we had. The location is a little hidden and small, however, it small and welcoming to all. They even have an area in the back that has a wide selection of old fashion donuts. If you ever have the chance to stop in for a meal then do it. Treat yourself!

Good brunch spot, but even better donuts! Came on a Sunday around 1pm and it wasn't too crowded. We…read moregot seated right away. Got to try the duo eggs benedict - it has one with hollandaise sauce and another with gravy, with a side of hash browns. I liked the hollandaise sauce more than the gravy, which was a bit thick and could have more flavor. The hash browns were crispy. Nothing crazy about the dish but it was prepared well - the combo of poached egg, Canadian bacon, and avocado hit the spot. We got donuts on the way out as well - donut holes, raised glazed, twist, maple bacon, and filled donuts (they fill it to order). The donuts were fluffy, soft, and not overly sweet/oily. Would highly recommend! They gave us a cinammon roll to try as well which was very kind of them, and it was one of the favorites we tried.

I ordered a full Texas Queso fries like I've done every time I've gone to Lucky 13 next door. Great…read moredish, highly recommend! After tax AND TIP I paid $21. Which is fine with me, but then I asked for a side of jalapeños and they wanted to charge me $1.11 for a small ketchup cup size container. Like, max there are 5-6 jalapeños in there. Really? $21 and I can't get some jalapeños for my fries? Next time I'll skip the TIP and get my jalapeños. Crazy.

We ordered a chili verde burger and gochujung crunchy chicken filet. We shared the sandwiches…read more The chicken sandwich was outstanding! Enjoyed everyth ing about it! Crunch and sauce balanced well with a little slaw on the inside. **** The promo chili verde burger. Meh *** unsensational and small. Asked for lettuce and tomatoes which made it better. Truffle Parmesan fries were just Parmesan . Disappointed.

Oh my goodness, I have been to Alameda a million times, drove by for years and didn't even noticed…read moreJim's. The Waffle House down the street was packed, so we saw this place with a no frills door and thought we can try it. So happy we did. It's like walking into Oscar the grouch's house, this place is huge! There were seating for days and it was still pretty packed. Great mom and pop place, coffee cups keeps getting refilled and the breakfast was excellent. I got the corned beef hash and 3 eggs. The hash was made right there from scratch. One of the best corned beef hash I ever had.

Having been to Jim's on the Course, decided to try this spot since they're together. Standard…read moreAmerican breakfast / brunch spot. If you're hungry, this is a good restaurant to come to as the portions are massive. As you can see from the photos though, the food is a bit overwhelming. Other than being massive, it's greasy and lacking vibrancy of colors. Servers were nice, but service was a little off. It took a while to get our check. Then we realized (after not being told) that we needed to go up to the register to pay. Our section closed while we were eating, so a sign was placed quite literally right behind my husband (he bumped into it as he got up from his chair to pay). Plenty of seating - good for small and large groups. Good for families. Quiet ambiance. Lots of menu items to choose from. Nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages available.

Where can you have a breakfast or lunch or brewsky or post golf snack in a breezy fresh air…read moreenvironment with view of the golf course? Alameda's Corica Golf Course of course. We sat outside in the glassed off section with large overhead umbrellas relaxing while having Cinnamon French Toast and Crab Benedict. Both were tasty. Service was attentive even though we were outside. Happy Sunday breakfast / brunch.

I recently ordered food at Jim's On the Course in Alameda and had a mixed experience. The staff was…read morefriendly and attentive, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations. The chicken and waffles dish was disappointing--the chicken tasted dry and somewhat stale, and the waffle was overcooked and burnt. We also ordered the NY steak and specifically requested it be cooked with no pink, but it arrived with pink in the center. For dessert, the apple pie was dry and lacked flavor. While the service was pleasant, the quality and preparation of the food need improvement. Based on this visit, I would be hesitant to return.

I've been coming here since 1977 when I was a sophomore in high school…read more One of the workers bought it from Romero and son's owner a year or 2 ago. They have some of the best chicken I've ever tasted. When they were closed to remodel it, I went elsewhere looking for a good chicken burrito. I couldn't find one to match there's anywhere. Along with the chicken quesadilla. All their food is delicious. You won't be disappointed. Tastes good, like talk of the town use to.

I came here a few times during my high school years, and finally had this place again after many…read moreyears - and I think I know why. This was one of the only grab and go tacqueria places open on Sunday on Park St. They are smart to close on Monday while the others are open, because I was wondering why all my regular go to places were closed. The interior is pretty updated, and there was virtually no line when I came around 1PM. I ordered a Beef Super Burrito, and I was treated like a local when I'm an ex-local haha. The service and people working there are all very friendly, and maybe assumed we've been before since they started asking some basic ingredients in Spanish (that we didn't understand). The Super Burrito portion size is okay, and I realized there was a lot of guacamole and sour cream compared to the rice/beans/protein. They also have lettuce which I found a bit unauthentic, but I guess you cater to your local audience preferences. The overall ingredient ratio made the burrito a little heavier and wetter than I expected, and didn't exactly feel full after sharing one with my wife compared to other tacquerias where they load up the super burrito. They kinda skimp on the burrito stuffs, and their portions feel more like regular portions instead of saving another half as leftovers. At least they were nice to cut it in half knowing that we'd be sharing.

I walk by this truck and wanted to look at their burgers. The guy was chillin on a chair outside…read morethe truck and came up to me and explained how they use excellent meat from an excellent butcher and excellent produce blah blah blah. Everyone says that sort of s***. And the burgers are exceptionally expensive. I walked away for a second and then decided "I just have to try what an $18 burger tastes like. I have eaten at multiple one two and three Michelin star restaurants and I cook almost everyday. The dude wasn't lying. That was the best $18 that I have spent in as long as I can remember. You can absolutely taste the quality and the reasons behind the prices. I highly recommend that anyone who passes by this truck gets a burger.

Tony cooks a FIRE burger. I've walked past his truck a few times and today I just had to try it…read moreout. I was pretty torn on what burger to go with so I asked and he recommended the De Vinci, which comes with green apple slices. I love a good burger, and I give this a 9.3/10. Absolutely phenomenal. The 2 smash patties melted in my mouth. The cheese and sauce were the right amount. And the kandy bacon....wish there were 3x slices of that on there. I will absolutely be ordering another burger from him and it's going to be hard to try another since the De Vinci was so good.