This is such a cute café that we walked into after lunch. I ordered their special pandan latte. It…read morewas delicious. It is pretty strong and will keep you up. Just FYI I definitely want to come back here and try some of their food options. It's also a great place to just sit and do some work.

I was too generous with even two stars before, so I'm setting the record straight. I'm a black…read moresesame aficionado, and Dek Doi ruined black sesame for me. This is hands down the worst black sesame matcha latte I have ever had, if I can even call it that. Since there was zero black sesame flavor and just a handful of seeds dumped into the drink, the marketing is misleading. Skip this place at all costs.

Weekday afternoon Parking outside…read moreEasy seating inside It's ice cream- how can it be bad? Tasted a few flavors before deciding Lots of people walking around but maybe not the most organized service

Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

Stopped by Tea on Piedmont on a Sunday. It was easy to street park nearby, but there was…read moreenforcement walking around to check for paid parking so take that how you will lol. There was no wait, and the staff were genuinely friendly from the moment I walked in. Sometimes tea shops can feel a little rushed when they're busy, but this place had a relaxed, welcoming vibe. I ordered both a matcha latte and a hojicha latte to compare. The hojicha ended up being the clear winner for me. It had that warm, roasted flavor that makes hojicha so comforting without tasting overly sweet or heavy. It's the kind of drink I'd come back specifically to order again. The matcha latte was perfectly drinkable, but it didn't stand out the same way. It wasn't bad by any means, just not the most memorable. I'd definitely return, especially when I'm in the mood for a good hojicha latte and a quiet break while exploring Piedmont Avenue.

I've enjoyed each of the drinks I've tried, most recently the hojicha latte with boba. They also…read morehost pop ups, in particular I've attended the Nekosama pop ups. It's peaceful and calm here, even when it's busy. They also sell artwork from local artists.

I came by today with a group of friends and we received the most stellar service from Sam!…read moreWe were received with a friendly and welcoming smile, we got to try a few samples and let me tell you! The golden spice is to die for. Sam truly made a great impression in the kind of service Mr Dewie's service is. Give this young man a raise!

I popped in last night on my way to dinner so I could think about what pint/s I wanted to pick up…read morefor home. Grateful that this vegan ice cream shop has so many flavors to choose from. Friendly, helpful service. The person ahead of me ordered a double scoop and it looked so good I wanted my own, but knew I had to wait until later. Anyway, the scoops were quite large and the customer looked quite happy. I tried the two limited edition flavors. Ube and a Sri-nidadian Coco Cocoa, an upgraded version of a similar flavor they have had before. Well, the new and improved version of the Coco (coconut) Cocoa is DELICIOUS! Luckily on my return after dinner there was enough to make a pint! Whew! The shop is small so no dining inside, but there's some seating outside. I planned ahead and had my cooler and ice pack ready to take my pint home!

I lived in the Bay Area for years and still have family there. Randomly on my last visit a biscotti…read moreconversation came up and Baked By K was mentioned. Two or theee weeks later around the holidays I needed gifts for about 20 of my clients. I contacted them and about 4 days later Boom! Biscotti in Washington state. Absolutely no disappointments.

We've been looking for good biscotti since we moved to Berkeley in 2016. Finally we found the real…read moredeal in texture, quality of ingredients, freshness and flavors. When we reached out to K to she could not be more responsive, cordial and flexible. Bringing these to family gatherings and as gifts, the response has been a consistent "Wow". Try them atop Straus ice cream with a touch of Grand Marnier and fresh berries. Triple Wow. John H in Berkeley

Small surprise for our weekend getaway. It's hard to come across places that specialize in vegan…read morebaked goods, and this one had amazing options. They were out of matcha, so we didn't get to try it, but hopefully we will on another visit. The place was charming both inside and out. The café is located on a lovely street, which adds to the vibe. The croissants were amazing, though I do wish they had been warm, I'm not sure if that's something they offer. The coffee was really tasty as well. Staff was fast and friendly.

Always great service and one of the few places in Oakland I trust to make a good Americano…read more The only challenge is the wait time to get your coffee, tough to come in a weekend if you're in a hurry bc there's usually a queue of coffees they still need to make before you can get yours

The cheesecake was delicious. The bbq was not bad at all. I had brisket, sausage, yams, and mac and…read morecheese. 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.

Casual barbecue spot -- er, cheesecake shop. That serves latkes. The joy that the owner brings to…read morethis place touches every part of it. The eclectic menu is just one expression of Ben's passion for this place. It has the things he loves to make and share, and new items come up all the time, as he experiments with new items. I can't touch all of them but I can tell you that the Big Three don't miss. Get yourself a brisket sandwich (on the pillowy challah roll) with a latke on the side (served with *both* sour cream and apple sauce) and a cheesecake for dessert (def start with the ube flavored one). Each one is well executed, but more important than any flavor is the care that goes into them. You sense that Ben wanted to get the crisp on the latkes just so, before sharing them with the town. The space itself is a big part of the joy as well. If you had your own shop, what would you paint on the walls? Murals of anime characters cover the place, and there is a pull-down screen for karaoke nights. Because there are some passionate customers too! Really an amazing chef and restaurant. We are lucky to have them serving up whatever comes to mind next.

Came on a weekday in the afternoon, so there was not much of a line when I got there. I found this…read morespot on TikTok and the craze drove me right in! It's small and clean inside 5/5, and the staff was patient & informative, plus they heated up my sandwich, which I didn't ask for but it was nice 5/5. Now onto the pastries.. the coconut was so thick, light, and creamy and surprisingly backed with flavor 4.8/5, the mango was phenomenal! The fruit inside was so fresh, and well cooked, and the cream inside was a light addition 4.9/5, the pistachio (even though I was crazy excited about it) was just okay. The pistachio flavor was strong enough, but I just felt it could've been better executed when you're offering options like mango and coconut, 3/5. The apple fritter style pastries was definitely my favorite out of them all. The outside was so buttery and flakey, and the apple filling wasn't overly sweet with a slight tart hint that really put it over the top for me, absolute perfection 4.9/5. The Calamansi Jasmine tea was a delightful little addition to my eats. It was more jasmine flavored than anything, but that's also one of my favorite tea flavors so I may be biased, but either way 4.5/5. Overall, I rate this place a 4.6/5!

Tried this yummy bakery for the first time an hour before it closed. Looks like a French and…read moreFilipino bakery from Michelin trained owners and couple, Monique (Filipina) and Paul (French) Feybesse. I was lucky to get the last Brioche feuillitée and it was everything - buttery, flaky, crispy with a hint of sweetness on the outside. Perfect dessert after dinner! I also grabbed the longanisa pastry and look forward to testing it out tomorrow morning. Service was welcoming and friendly. Great location under the new modern apartment complexes and across from Flour and Water. Free street parking if you can snag one! The rest of the display had their beautiful uniquely shaped fruit and veggie shaped desserts - I'll have to try one next time.