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Denica's Real Food Kitchen

3.9 (3k reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chilaquiles
Markus Terrell F.

On 9/3/2026, at approximately 11:53 am, my wife and I, stumbled across Denica's and found a Gem The place has a dinner type setting with amazing food. You order at the counter and take your seat. The service was fast and the food was great Oh yeah they also have amazing cookies My wife had soufflé pancakes and I had chilaquiles both was great. If you're looking for a new spot to eat you have to try Denica's. All in all I gave them five stars

Kids piggy pancake
Aakrati K.

3.5 We tried vegan burrito and tostada, kids pancake and soufflé pancakes, roasted veggies and cappuccino. Liked the burrito, soufflé pancakes and coffee. Roasted veggies were very undercooked and inedible- shouldn't be on the menu. Staff is very helpful and friendly, line to order moves fast but food takes time. Kids play area really helped during the long wait. I wish there were more eggless options to try.

The special of the day Molokai with Kailua pork - they were out of the other specials
Brian H.

Ok- up charge city without saying anything about an up charge - eggs x 3 at 10$ then a 2$ upcharge for egg whites - that's 12$ , then another 13,50 up charge for eggs/ egg white ? Whats this about ? Prices in the specials ? Nope- we had to ask- What sucks is the food is good - what sucks more is the UPCHARGES that are not shared - we would have gotten something else- We won't be back

Ube Stuffed French Toast
Marlette C.

My cousin and I met up here for brunch. We were looking for places that were between Tracy and San Jose, and this place was in that midpoint vicinity. Got there around 9:30am. It wasn't busy for a Saturday morning! Lucky! Got a table right away and got in line to order. The pastry display is so tempting! There's also a specials menu right at the register. As if their main menu wasn't already hard to select from lol. We ordered the ube pancakes and ube French toast plus some protein on the side to share. The pancakes came out quick! Must be their popular dish because the French toast took forever. They were both so good. I can't decide which one I like better. Glad we ordered both. Definitely worth a try here if you've been on the fence. Food and service are great! Prices are reasonable. Hope we get a chance to come back. There are so many other things I want to try!

Guava Pancakes *___*
Lily D.

Denica's one of my favorite brunch spots in the Tri-Valley because I enjoy fusion-style restaurants. It's not a boring American diner for a reason. Service can also be a bit slow when the restaurant during weekends and busy hours, but the staff makes sure to get everything right. It is nice they have a complimentary drink along with a chip and salsa station. So please take advantage of it while you wait for your food if you decide to dine in! The menu is Hawaiian and Filipino fusion, so the flavors are unique, vibrant, and delicious. I tried the guava pancakes, which were delicious. I love the cute presentation and guava jam. The banana pancakes were a little bland since I expected a stronger banana flavor. I could barely taste any macadamia. But, the pancakes here are huge and a nice treat for yourself! They also have a great bakery selection. I bought cookies from here and it is worth checking out. I'm intrigued to try their jiggly pancakes next time and savory dishes. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun and flavorful brunch spot! I will definitely be back :)

Loco Moco
Shellaine G.

Stopped by Denica's in Dublin after church and wow...so worth it. They serve a prime rib loco moco on weekends only, and it's a must-try. The portion is HUGE--literally a steak-sized cut of prime rib. My boyfriend and I shared it and were completely stuffed. It comes with a generous portion of rice, tender and flavorful prime rib, and 3 eggs on top. Everything about it was absolutely delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly--super juicy and packed with flavor. Such a hearty, satisfying meal. Definitely coming back for this weekend special!

Banana Cafe Latte
Anchal A.

What a lovely spot for brunch! You order at the counter and find yourself a table, they bring food to you. Quick, friendly service and not too busy for a Sunday morning! If you take away one thing from this review -- get the ube pancakes. They were divine, a great serving size (3-4 pancakes) and came with fruits and whipped cream. The ube sauce is sweet and coconutty. Delicious! I got the banana cream latte (on the specials menu) and didn't really like it, so would pass next time.

Rich H.

Discovered a nice breakfast place in Dublin. Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out and l love finding new places. My buddy recommended this spot and what a great choice. I like its neighborhood vibe and it seems like its frequented by a lot of locals. I was starving an order the Niko's 2 Great Breakfast. I always order a standard entree to gauge the quality of the cooking. I figure if they can get the basics right there's a good chance that other items on the menu will be good. So, eggs over-easy, sausage, bacon, English muffin and lots of black coffee. I love it when the sausages are plumb and the bacon thick. Some places I've tried had small sausage and bacon, which left me wanting more. Thankfully, DRFK was not the case. There were generous servings of everything. My buddy had a breakfast croissant and it looked really, really good. I think I will try that the next time I visit. Service was good. I placed my order at the counter and paid. I sat myself and then waited for the order to come up. It did not take long. The vibe in the restaurant was lively and I felt right at home. Again, a great place to eat. My only unanswered question is are their free refills on coffee? I will find out the next time to go there. Pic time.

Andy V.

Stopped by for a meal and enjoyed the good food and solid service. The environment is super chill, making it a comfortable spot to relax and grab a bite. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby.

Leeza D.

We had a fun visit to Denica's. It is open early and we headed here for breakfast before our big hike. I ordered a breakfast burrito and it was large enough that I packed half for my hike snack. They have free chips and salsa and also a bakery. They offered samples of a couple of their cookies also. Between all of the offerings, I was stuffed. Good menu and we will be back for sure. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure.

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Jazmin G.

Girls brunch at Denica's was a hit! First thing I want to point out is the wooden train set & trains they have for the kids. We sat right infront of this play area so we could catch up on life while watching the kids play. This place is order first & then find a table. Its was very busy when we went but were able to find a table for 5 with no problem. The pastry options are endless , it all looked so delicious. I tasted the pecan bun 10/10! We all ordered something different! The presentation & taste of all the plates did not disappoint!

Pancake soufflé
Eva W.

If I lived in the area, this place would be on my list of restaurants to go to. You order food and pay at the counter. They will bring out your food to your table when it is ready. Their display case has a lot of yummy pastries. They also have fresh juice section. We ordered the Kalua pork and some Soufflé pancakes, with a cup of POG. The soufflé pancakes take 30 mins. They tell you ahead of time to see if you're ok with the wait. The Kalua pork was so good. The meat was moist. It really reminded me of being in Hawaii, when I was eating it. Plus, I had some POG juice. The place also looked like it could be a restaurant in Hawaii. It just had that look of a family owned restaurant in Hawaii vibe. Anyhow, the soufflé pancakes came with fresh fruit. The pancakes were great. Everything was very good. We enjoyed our breakfast!!

Tareq B.

This is my second time ordering soufflé pancake. First time I've had it was in San Diego and this time my son told me to try the one at The best part was the whipped cream. it was more solid than standard whipped cream, which made it good . And would serve with fresh fruit and pizza butter. I really enjoyed it. There was one other person that was sitting in front of me and she had ordered the same thing. I asked her what she thought about it and she said she had it in Japan. It was slightly more fluffier, but this tasted just as good. The inside ambience is very casual. The latte was excellent.

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Are dogs allowed in the outdoor dining area?

Hi Karen , I seen dogs outside at two locations One on Livermore & Dublin… 

Is there a lot of food coloring used for the Ube pancakes and coconut sauce?

no, ube is naturally pigmented purple LOL

Are the ube pancakes gluten-free or any entré gluten-free?

The I've pancakes are not GF but they have lots of other breakfast options like French toast and even muffins that are all GF

Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating?

I don't see why not. I am not exactly sure but anytime there is outdoor seating and your dog is well behaved, most business owners will allow if dog is restrained and does not impose a threat to other patrons. I have seen dogs there and the best… 

100 Chili Salsa -- Hello, wondering if the 100 Chile Salsa is vegan? (really hoping it is) Thanks.

Yes all of our salsas are vegan!

Do they have hot cross buns?

No, not that I know of.

Are they open on New Year's Day?

Yes we are open!

By what time does the Dublin location usually sell out of cinnamon rolls?

They usually sell out between 10 and 11 AM. Best thing you can do is phone your order in ahead of time so they'll save them for you. Around the holidays I always do this.

DoorDash used to deliver Denica’s. Is there another delivery service that will?

Hi Carrie- We do not contract with any delivery services, but there may be some that feature us. Thank you for asking!

Is there a train table at the Dublin restaurant?

Yes a small one- it's where it all started.

Are you open on Christmas day and whst are the hours?

No we are closed on Christmas Day, but open on the 24th until noon.

Do they offer Bloody mary's?

Our Castro Valley location is the only one that offers alcohol, we have bloody marys and mimosas!

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