I really wish I lived closer to Degrees Plato but then again, be careful what you wish for! Knowing me and my husband we'd probably be here 4-5x week and that's a dangerous proposition. I love everything about this place. I love the beer selection, love that they have beer to-go, love the indoor/outdoor seating, love that they have parking, and love the foooood yum! But most of all, I love that this was my dear friend Dirk Tillotson's favorite spot (R.I.P.) When I come here and drink their IPAs I get these tiny glimpses of Dirk that fill up my heart. LOVE LOVE LOVE this spot! read more

Fun spot for a quick beer and bites. Degrees Plato is a cool little spot. Very similar to ghost town brewing but different food. The outside area is cool with lots of seating however the trashcans by the entrance were a little off putting as you walk in (smells pretty bad). However the allow dogs and the incorporation of the old school air stream gives it a great vibe. I had the pilsner which was very good and refreshing and the three tacos. The carnitas taco was the best. The food was decent however overall it was a bit expensive. 6 tacos and 1 beer was 40 bucks. Overall i like this place and will definitely be back fun spot to hang outside with friends and bring your dog is always a plus! read more

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Delicious beer, chill vibes and nice ambiance. The food is tasty, and service is great! Nice patio area outside, and good seating inside

Never falls short! Beer list is extensive and rotating... Food is authentic... Ambiance is chill... Get here! Today: Had the chicken pozole with and a Dr. Lupulin and followed up with a Blind Pig. The pozole was perfect. The broth is thick and full of flavor with a nice kick of spice. Chicken is literally on the bone and the whole thing is clearly made with some sort of sorcerery. Whole avocado and chips frosted with fresh cheese and drizzled with creamy creme (along with limon, onion and cabbage) accompany this beautiful symphony of wtf. In short: The shit smacks! read more

Degrees Plato - Chicken Pozole Verde and Dr. Lupulin IPA-Triple - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered the house salad with chicken and tangerine slices. And the kitchen door was open so customers are able to look in there. I saw a woman making my salad but, she dropped some tangerine slices on the floor and put it back in the container with the rest of the tangerines. Just FYI for those eating here. read more

Discovered this place when we moved into the neighborhood, and we love it. Great beer selection that you can't find anywhere else and the food is always fresh & tasty! I personally love the taco trio, flautas, and nachos are always on hit. I really appreciate the quality ingredients they use on everything. Another reason why we love this place is because they have a lil kids area next to the community bench seating, so we bring our 2 year old son and he can be entertained while we dine and unwind with a cold brew. Prices are on the higher side for certain items for Mexican (i.e. $7-8 for chips n Guac) O.O I guess that's what you pay for quality stuff these days. Also, they don't serve reg menu item everyday, so make sure you check first before going. (Nacho Mondays, Taco Tuesday..etc) and that's all they would serve. But good beet is ADED (All day every day)! read more

Degrees Plato - Steak nachos - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I only had one beer which was really good, but left feeling really annoyed. The beer itself was $7.50 and they tell you after you order that a forced 15% "healthy living fee" and sales tax are added onto the price. I am fine tipping, I always tip for good service. But something felt sketchy about this, as if the owner was just trying to increase his profits and the tips didn't really go to the worker directly. I also hate forced tips. What if I don't like the service? It's a choice! Also, it's one beer and one person. I didn't bring 8 people with me which is normally what forces a gratuity in the bill. I also didn't like that sales tax is not included in the beer price. Usually when I pay for a beer, it's the price as listed. And I order draught beer all the time. Plus, I would definitely not recommend pouring pints in these types of glasses. The head was way too high. Would not drive out to this part of town for draught beer here again. read more

Degrees Plato - After the foam dissipated, I was left with probably 13 ounces of beer... - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is fantastic for after work happy hour with your colleagues. We easily squeezed 12 people on one bench; no one felt left out. They carry a wide selection of local craft beers, with a smattering of cider, sours, as well as wine by the bottle or glass. I didn't try much of their food but nibbled off of my friends Platos de Tres Salasa and Totopaz Adobadoas. With a thicker than factory made crunch and perfectly salted exterior, the chips were obviously homemade. The guacamole and salsa that came with it were quite tasty too. Unfortunately the Totopaz Adobadoas ruined the fantastic chip by slathering it in their take of the wonderful Portuguese stock it's named after. It tasted so brunt that it remained untouched for the entirety of our stay. Will definitely be back to try their taquitos and other beer offerings! P.S. Check out the fridge aisle on the way to the bathroom; there's some great stuff in there. read more

Degrees Plato - Gringa Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Fresh and tasty ... 3 taco plate - Best one was the eggplant one. Carnitas torta was like a panini on bread from local bakery. Lots of local beer and cideR options. Large parking lot on High street read more

Degrees Plato - Carnitas torta - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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We love Degrees Plato! My family and I are there weekly with friends from the neighborhood and our kids. Great beer, great service, and food is consistently good - my fav is the chicken sandwich! Grab a table at the outdoor patio or a spot inside. Inside can get echoey which may be too loud for some patrons. They also have an amazing selection of beer for purchase - even if you can't hang out stop by to grab a 6-pack or two of local Bay Area beer. Great selection of non alcoholic options for your pregnant or non-drinking friends! read more

I had a hard day so I thought I would go in for a nice cold beer. It was 7:00 PM. Place a few customers scattered. Walked up to the Bartender we made small talk "Hello - how it going". I asked what he would suggested for a dark beer - THEN HIS PHONE RANG & HE TOOK OFF & TOOK THE CALL. It was a telephone order. He totally ignored me and walked away and went to register to take the phone order. HELLO - YOU DIDN'T TAKE MY ORDER YET! I waited a little bit and I was so pissed of at the lack of GOOD Customer Service - I walked out with out even getting a nice cold beer. I will never be back. Went up the street to Ghost Town Brewing for a nice cold beer where I was treated with dignity. read more

Trying the Chicken Mole sandwich (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/degrees-plato-oakland?select=ScUqD3E64UjHQiHUF6_ePA) reinforced my opinion that the food here lacks flavor. I like the beer selection as it's not just a bunch of high ABV IPA's and such (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/degrees-plato-oakland?select=qupooz-DJB9U33_KvFyHzQ), but the food needs to be amp'd up a couple of notches. read more

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Today was my first time at Degrees Plato and I'm forever a fan. There's a robust rotation of beers on tap, the bottle shop is well stocked, the food menu will satisfy the craving of the pickiest eaters, and above all, the staff here could not be more kind. The covered, outdoor seating area right next to the parking lot is somewhere I could spend all day at sipping beers. If you're looking for an outdoor beer garden to kick it with friends without having to wait for hours for a table, skip Drake's and come here, you will not be disappointed. read more

Great place to stop for a quick bite or brunch, for meeting up with friends. They have a friendly staff and very good selection of beers! You can't go wrong with the beers as they are top notch! The food can be a bit of a hit and miss if you are expecting authentic Mex. Their food is stylized Mex and it does taste very good overall. If I had to point out a couple misses: I don't like how thin the tortillas are for tacos. One of the three tacos fell apart before I started eating. They do not double up on tortillas and the juices in the meat, radishes, salsa tend to outdo the thin tortilla. The Good: The meats are tasty, the nopales (cactus) are deliciously roasted, they use epazote instead of cilantro, and they add chopped pickled radishes, which can overwhelm, but would be tasty as an add-on or side, preferably. I wish they would include a side of salsas without asking. This must change, my friends! Otherwise, tasty goodness and staff are cool. A fantastic addition to the area. read more

I do not write reviews very often, but I felt compelled to write one for Degrees Plato. Let me start by saying that the staff, food, and beer selection here are great. I've been here half a dozen times and I've never had a problem with any of that. This area is devoid of any cool spots to have a drink, hang out in a relaxed atmosphere, and chill. I really do appreciate what this place is providing. However... there's one thing that they are doing VERY wrong that caused me to rate them 1 star. The last time I dropped by for lunch, I had tacos and a few beers. When it came time to pay with my card though, there was no option to add a tip. I thought, "that's weird..." and got a printed receipt. After leaving, I noticed that there was a 15% gratuity tacked on without my consent. It was shown on the receipt as "Living Wage Svc Chg." This is NOT OKAY. The way this place has their register configured to post an automatic gratuity is borderline criminal. I can understand if I had a large group and they added the tip amount because of that, but I was one single person ordering. To the owners/management: If you want your employees to earn a living wage, then PAY THEM A LIVING WAGE. Don't push that responsibility on to your customers. It's not right. I have no problem tipping well, but I do not like that decision taken away from me. I'd be happy to amend my review and continue to patronize your business if you change this policy. For now though, you do not have my business and I'm prompting everyone I know to avoid this place until this changes. read more

Degrees Plato - Automatic 15% tip?! Not okay with me. - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Great outdoor patio, really friendly staff, and an awesome kitchen. The food here is really good, with a huge selection of bottles to go, and all small batch stuff. It is really fantastic. Today there was a Salvadoran pop up, and that food was really good too. Its so nice to have a place in the neighborhood that seems to genuinely appreciate our community, and the real people who live here. Kid friendly read more

Great service. Good selection of beers. Keep your eye open for their outdoor events like music and comedy shows throughout the week and weekends read more

I forget why we were in the area, but I got to choose this spot for our sister lunch outing. My sister is a fan of beer, so this spot seemed perfect considering it is a microbrewery. I was more interested in the food pics I scoped on Yelp. I got the chicken flautas and the watermelon salad. My sis got the fish tacos. I enjoyed the flautas and salad, but each could have used a little something. I wanted more sauce for the flautas as they were a tiny bit dry, and I really don't like having to cut into a wedge of romaine for a salad, but that's my personal preference. Both things have some great flavors that trumped my personal issues with access. I didn't get a taste of her tacos, but I got a tiny taste of the sauce and it was very yummy. It was almost like a chipotle mayo kind of thing with a nice kick of spice and flavor. I can see myself ordering those, too. Overall, I see myself coming back to this spot. I only wish I enjoyed drinking beer because it seems like that is really what this place is about for most people who were there. read more

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Fab food. Mexican. Great IPA / beers on tap. Big out door seating area. Eat here often! read more

Degrees Plato - Fabulous Mexican food with great beer/IPA on tap! - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Who loves beer? My husband does and wow do they have a great selection! Also, yummy homemade chips and guacamole! Nice outdoor space with picnic tables as well. #supportlocalbusiness read more

New restaurant in East Oakland you say? Well y'all know I had to try that GThang out! Man listen, my carnitas quesadilla was on point and came with a side of guacamole for good measure. The food came right away though they weren't too busy. Malayaha the bartender gave me fire recommendations for drinks. Currently Saturday at 5:40pm and there is a mixture of parents with kids, a few date night couple and a DJ duo showed up playing some Portuguese jazz! There's indoor and outdoor seating, they have a selection of drinks for you to choose to purchase for home. Definitely a place for the family or Date Night. I don't think you'll be disappointed with coming here at all. read more

Good beer selection but too damn loud. I wanted to have a beer and hang out with a friend, but we can't even hear each other talk.

Awesome place. Great selection of beer and the food is good. We often bring our young kids here and they love it. Flautas are great and whenever they have a pop up kitchen the food is excellent. read more

Nice atmosphere! Open seating. Great selection of beer. Good food menu! Their Pineapple Rose' beer is very tasty. Staff nice, friendly and knowledgeable! read more

Degrees Plato - Henhouse Kubrick Landing and Portland Cider Co. Pineapple Rose' - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Great selection of beers on tap and the fridges in the back have a bunch of beer for sale (which I did not notice until multiple visits). Food is limited but dependable. Sit inside or outside. I typically prefer the outside seating in the private area in the back. Biggest plus? They have their own parking. Happy they are in the neighborhood. read more

This place is awesome for so many reasons: + extensive beer selection available on tap, and they're always happy to help recommend something for you + awesome food. I've had the tortas, the tacos, the guac-- all excellent + they have to go coolers with a curated selection of beers ready to grab & go + kid friendly. They've got tables and coloring books and toys available + everyone's been really friendly and helpful, even at times when we've come close to closing + its a good value for the portions and quality of food you get Definitely has become a regular spot this summer. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my new local hangout. I go for the great Mexican food, the casual atmosphere, the great service and of course the beer. The food is delish and reasonably priced with multiple vegetarian options. There are always at least 6-10 IPAs on tap. And I loves me my IPAs! Rich has created a real nice place. I bring friends here to board game. My wife and I come to enjoy a nice dinner and I enjoy hanging out with the staff, especially Andrew, Brittney, Moises and Jamie. The beer cases are stocked well with a great selection of unique beers. There is a parking lot...which is a huge plus. Check out this great addition to the Laurel. It is well worth a visit. read more

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Awesome. Excellent food. Tons of beer on tap. And kiddo friendly! I feel so lucky to live with in walking distance. When my husband and I are too lazy to cook we walk to degrees plato. There is almost always another kid there for our kid to play with. There's a bunch of toys and books in a corner for kids to play with. The tacos are yummy and fresh. Fabulous beer selection. There's a few TVs to catch games on. Great place for adults who want a kid friendly place to get good food and be able to get a drink or two. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Five star food from Flor and her crew. The taquitos made out of papas (potatoes) are great. I originally had them a couple of months ago. I returned and Flor let me know she reworked the dish. It was good before but stellar now. Her salsas are all fantastic. Guacamole is tasty and her fresh chips are crunchy and delicious. My friends have had the selection of tacos and enjoyed those a lot. Especially the pollo and carnitas. There is also a vegetarian zucchini one (calabacitas). The reason for four stars not five is based on the atmosphere. The first time I tried to go was with my wife and a friend. It was ear splitting loud and we knew we would not be able to converse without yelling so we left. I've returned at lunchtime and the noise level is usually bearable. If you like beer - I don't- you're in for a treat as they have dozens and dozens of varieties on tap and have frigs on the side with even more dozens of cans and bottles. Murals by local artists on the walls. And gender neutral bathrooms. Vibe is young and yuppie but the food is rock solid. If it is noisy you can get your food to go. read more

Super cute interior, but in terms of food only satisfactory. Tried the Tres Tacos plate and while the food had great and full flavor, there isn't enough tortillas for the filing. Pickled vegetables and flavoring seem to be part of everything in the dishes too. Prices are steep too so get ready to pay up. I'm glad I tried this place but I wouldn't return. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I ain't coming back. I've been trying to like this place since it opened. But the service and attitude are awful (it's the Laurel district so my expectations are never high). The food is mediocre at best. DO NOT ORDER THE GUACAMOLE. And they auto charge you a 15% tip for all that bad attitude and baaad service. There's a teeny tiny sign posted on a wall so they can say "we told you". read more

Love this place, especially when it's warm. Great beer and wine selections. Tasty pop-up food options. Smooth service. Cool hangout with friends. read more

This is our favorite place to come in the neighborhood. Good food, beer, outdoor seating, and staff. We love the carnitas torta, chicken tinga tacos, and house salad with chicken -- the dressing is amazing. They do fun food pop-ups and collaborations too which is great for the neighborhood/community. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos chicken tinga and watermelon agua fresca. - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

I love the ambiance and location of this little beer garden. The food is aight. Not traditional Oakland Mexican food. That isn't a bad thing. It's nice to have a cool restaurant like this in the area. Unfortunately they are they hottest restaurant in the area and are low staffed. They take forever! They are cutting costs at every turn. There is only one server who is in charge of taking food orders and serving beer. I avoid coming here when possible because I hate how long it takes and it's so freaking expensive. read more

Degrees Plato - Beer tender/ food order taker - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great beer selection. Good food and it's kid and dog friendly I have no problem with %15 service charge on lieu of tipping- do both. Judging from last Friday night it's popular with families with small children/ like my son who lives nearby. My experience with service charges are they calculated by the volume of food and drinks you purchase- more labor needed, and our a small price to keep and retain good people. They have a variety of locally brewed beef and at $7.50 a pint it's a good deal. It's a great addition to East Oakland. read more

If the Cheers bar was transplanted to Oakland, it would look like this. A great place to hang out.

Great place with a lot of options for food and drinks. We went at lunch time that allowed us to talk to the owner that gave the service a personal touch. The outdoor space is small but spacious. This is a great place to hang out, especially in the spring and summer months. The food was delicious and left us wanting more...unfortunately we were stuffed with the food we got. read more

I could talk about the great beer selection (plus some ciders and wines), ther friendly, welcoming staff, being super on top of safety measures all through COVID...and I guess I just did, but what I really want to talk about is the FOOD. Specifically, the Pa Pa Taquitos - THEY ARE DELICIOUS. Y'all don't know how hard it is to find legit crispy tacos BUT HERE THEY ARE and I could literally eat them every day. The red salsa - think it's salsa quemada - is also on point, not to mention the guac. When you really nail the "basics," you realize how serious they are about making quality food. Don't miss out on it! If I have any notes, would love to see a few more Black-owned and B Corp breweries represented in the selection (eg Crowns & Hops, New Belgium, TRU Colors) and more take home stuff in boxes rather than those plastic tops to reduce waste. read more

Great modern atmosphere, excellent selection of Mexican menu items, delicious food, wide variety of beer options, and friendly and efficient service! Stopped by for lunch on a Saturday and the spot was less than half full. We were served right away (at counter) and the 3 of us each got entrees and drinks. It was hard to decide what Mexican dish to order because it all looked so good! I opted for the flautas de pollo, which were solid. The flavor wasn't out of this world, but I loved the crunch and they satisfied me for sure. My husband had the fried chicken torta, which he really enjoyed and our friend had the tres tacos which he liked as well. There's self serve water, a ton of natural light, and free parking in the neighborhood. Overall a lovely experience and I'd love to revisit. read more

I do not like to give a low score to a restaurant in my neighborhood, but I cannot fluff it up. Great beers- the food I had was Ok, but for 1 beer and chips (greasiest of my life) and guacamole (mushed avocado, no spices or herbs- bland) all for $20+ bucks is fuggin' dickulous. A 15% gratuity was forced on. It should not be called gratuity if it is forced. Forceduity. I took a bite of my amigas taco and it was a better deal, but still not any better than a taco truck and the truck would be 1/10 of the cost. I will not return unless I win the lottery. My suggestion? Head over to the corner liquor store, grab a craft beer, go up the street to La Mejor for a reasonably priced taco and attempt to sit in Degree Plato's outdoor parking lot. 2 stars for the parking lot because a lot of interesting critters sipping beers. They must've won super lotto (sigh). read more