This gem of a place has been here for over four years, and we've finally tried it out. We wasted…read moretime since we felt it was far from us, but it was just laziness. Shane on us. Don't be like us and wait since this place is a fine dining haven! From the ambience to the design of the restaurant to the excellent customer service to the spectacular food & drinks, it seemed everything was on point. Here's what we ordered: Crab and avocado Wedge salad Pork chop Duck breast We look forward to our next dining experience!

Well, we had to go back to this place to see if in fact it warranted the four stars I gave it last…read moretime and they did not disappoint. Once again we made reservations just to make it easy to get in. The place wasn't that busy as well. The Manager Karina (I believe was her name) sat us down right away. We ordered to start the Calamari and Gnocci. The Calamari was delicious again and the Gnocci was unbelievable. It was cooked perfect, light and tender, and the sauce was outstanding. For entrees we ordered the Lamb Chops, the Filet, Seafood Pasta, Pork Scallopini, and the Cheeseburger. Lamb Chops-Cooked Perfect again just like last time. Filet-was also cooked perfect (med rare), the sauce on it tasted fantastic. Seafood Pasta-Noodles cooked al dente, plenty of seafood in it, and the flavor was also great. Pork Scallopini-Mashed Potatoes light and fluffy, the brussel sprouts were different but really good, the pork was cooked perfect as well, very tender and the sauce on it was delicious. Cheeseburger-Cooked med rare which was great, plenty of meat ratio, along with the fixings on it. The fries were awesome. For dessert we had the Banoffee Tart and the Creme Brulee. Both of them were very tasty, light, and delicious. This time they added a %20 tip to the bill which is fine we normally give more than that anyway but it would have been nice to know that the tip was included and since we used a credit card, they added a fee for that which they didn't say anything about that as well. We would definitely be back again.

Love you the Reuben with a side salad, love the nachos with bbq pulled pork, love the prime rib…read moresteak sandwich. The pizza looks great, but can't seem to get passed ordering the Reuben. lol Great old bar atmosphere with outdoor patio in the back if you don't want to watch all the tvs over the bar. Not a fancy place, feels like a neighborhood local bar with beautiful stained glass and art all over the walls. Great food worth trying it out! We are not really drinkers..,they have great tea, we go for the food!

Limited public and paid parking only Beautiful resturant,…read morevery esthetic and retro Stained glass ceiling, dark stained beams and dim lightings Had multiple date nights here Our go to is garlic fried, burgers and Caesar salad Their recommended drinks are very good and strong as well Try their 5pm Grandma Cooper or Plack Tai It's mostly always busy and lively but service is on point and friendly

My Buddha's Bowls is good. All my veggies in my bowl is fresh and good…read more My godmother said her BLT was good, and the service is good, they just forgot to put avocado on her BLT. The Turkey sandwich is really good. The corn fritters was good and the sauce that come on the fritters is amazing if you love aioli.

Service and ambiance were great!…read more Our server was friendly and made some great recommendations. We had our dog with us so had to sit outside but they have a small patio which worked out great. She even brought out a water bowl and treat for my pup. The espresso martini was strong and delicious. The Bloody Mary was tasty and refreshing with all the accoutrements. The waffles were soft and the omelette had a good amount of cheese and chorizo. The preachers daughter croissant was tasty too. The ground mustard, green apples, and thyme onion jam was a good combo, but needed a little more sweetness from the jam. They have live music on Sundays which was a nice touch to a Sunday brunch. If you find yourself in the area, have a big group, or your dog with you, come and try it out!

"The burger saves the day, but skip the dessert."…read more I treated my family to lunch here today. The setup is mostly an outdoor restaurant vibe with a kitchen operating behind an industrial tent, which was nice enough, though nothing absolutely blew me away. The staff and service here are incredibly friendly, polite, and welcoming! I also thoroughly enjoyed the champagne. For food, the hamburger was really good and hit the spot, even if it was a little on the pricier side at just over $19. However, do not order the beignets. I've had beignets all across different continents and restaurants worldwide, and these were at the absolute bottom of the list. They tasted like basic, quick-fried puff pastry with powdered sugar thrown on top. Overall, it's a friendly spot with a solid burger. I wouldn't necessarily suggest it to a friend or rush back on my own, but if someone else really wanted to go, I'd be willing to tag along for another burger and a glass of champagne.

My first time going to Cafe Jolie and it was to celebrate Father's Day. Honestly, if I knew their…read moredrip coffee mugs were this big, I'd have gone much sooner. I went with their mocha and was in love. Many places make it too sweet but I think it was well balanced. The BLT has the crunchiest bacon and to me, it's so much better that way. The server we had was also very attentive and we went early so we beat a lot of the rush.

1544 Webster St Alameda, CA 94501…read more It's Dec 2024, and Canasta Kitchen rebranded itself as "Taco Patrol." I was told it's the same restaurant, same food, just with a fresh new name. I was there on Dec 19th, and the interior looks the same. I ordered to-go: Baja Fish Tacos (2 per order), includes rice. beans, chips, and sauces/ salsa. Price $17.50. The Baja Fish Tacos were very filling. Not too spicy, and not salty. Very much the same as what I ordered before. So I guess the menu is exactly the same. So if you liked Canasta Kitchen, you will like Taco Patrol.

WALK ON BY (1/5 stars)…read more Keep on scrolling on Yelp or walk past this place. Two blocks away is Calafia Taqueria that serves amazing food, great customer service and a lot of food for the price you pay. This place scams you for your money, over charges you and stands by the price of their food. Customer service lacks alot and when they tell you 10 mins, they mean 30. Their costs are tripled & Wait time is tripped. Never going back here

Amazing. My friends and I were in the area for a car meet and popped into Firebrand to check out…read moretheir pastries and use the bathroom. First off, it's spacious. Between the inside seats and the outdoor bench seating, there's plenty of space for a lot of people and when the weather is nice, it's even better. The pastries display was absolutely amazing. Not just their bread offerings, but also their croissants and bombolinis, my gosh it's hard not to throw caution into the wind and order a little of everything. I opted for the matcha croissant, blackberry cream cheese danish, passionfruit bombolini, and vanilla bombolini, and all were amazing and not too sweet. The topper was the ube latte that I got along with everything. Overall, a great pit stop if you're in the area or if you just want to come here because of this place. It's sure to be a good, delicious time.

While in the area for the Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire, we came by Firebrand Artisan Breads to…read moreto grab some coffees and a snack. I love this area of Alameda, populated with so many fun breweries and family-friendly spaces. This was our first time at this spot and we noticed a sign (see below) for the best English muffins in the Bay Area so we had to grab one toasted with butter. Would love to try it as a brekky sandwich, but we didn't want to ruin our appetites for festival food lunch..the brekky menu looked amazing including biscuits & gravy, churro French toast sticks, lemon zest French toast, brekky pizza, and the pork & jam (crispy pulled pork, house made blackberry jam, fried egg, honey-buttermilk biscuit with country fried taters...sounds delish!!) They also have a beautiful selection of baked goods, pretzels, packaged breads to-go, lunch AND dinner options including soups, salads, pizzas, kiddo menu, sandwiches, sliders, and more. I had no idea! Service was quick, hours kickoff at 7:30a, and there's indoor/outdoor seating. Plenty of parking outside or across the street if needed. Can't wait to come back soon!

So glad to have visited for a weekend brunch. It has a nice family setting and easy access private…read moreparking lot with a handicap parking space available for seniors. Service was great and I love the matching plates and coffee cups to enjoy our meals .

Haven't been here in many years, came with a friend and tried the Fried Chicken Silog. Very tasty…read moreand finger lickin' good ;P The pickled veggies were ok (maybe switch this up?) Service was good and ambiance very cute. We sat inside near the patio, maybe next time we will dine in the patio.

Today was my first time trying this place and I don't know why I hadn't tried this place sooner. I…read moreordered a large cappuccino and the chorizo hash with an English muffin. I was highly surprised at how good the chorizo hash was. I would definitely recommend trying it. The cappuccino was good and it gave me the boost I needed to start my day. My husband had the Gold Coast hash & Thai tea, he really enjoyed both. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio to have our breakfast and coffee. The staff was welcoming and friendly. They have indoor and outdoor sitting. Street parking/ meter parking. They have a small retail area with coffee cups, tote bags, cards, and more cute unique items. I did notice when I was leaving that they have a small bar area carrying wine and beer. Next time I will have to take a better look at the bar area and see what they got.

When: Tue @9am I…read morekeep hearing about this place and felt I am long overdue to give it a try. Sadly it was not a great experience for us getting breakfast there. You line up first to order, then you sit down. For some reason the cashier did not hear my second order and that made the transaction twice as long. Here's what we ordered: HUEVOS RANCHEROS - $15 2 over easy eggs on fried tortillas, red salsa, beans, potatoes, sour cream. This has got to be the saddest Huevos Rancheros plate I've seen and experienced. Wish the dallop of scour cream was bigger, and overall this dish was just okay. It felt unhappy, but the taste was fine, nothing memorable. BREAKFAST SANDWICH - $8 Egg Cheese, and choice of meat (sausage) and bread (croissant.) Somehow this was serviced on sourdough, and it's not worth having them fix this. It's also not worth $8, it looks and tastes like something I can easily make at home. All in all, we were very unhappy with our time and food here, but glad we finally gave it a shot and tried it!