service is great coffee is The barista David recommended…read moreme to a sanaa latte was deliciousness perfecto

ordered a pistachio latte with extra pistachio. When I started mixing it, the coffee and milk…read moreweren't blending the way they normally do -- the texture was off. I kept mixing, assuming I was misjudging it, and took a few sips as I walked away. The taste and texture were wrong, almost slimy, and I spat it out. I went back in and asked staff to check the milk. They pulled the carton and told me the expiration date was for the next day, so it was "fine," and offered to remake my drink. I didn't want a replacement -- I wanted them to actually taste or check what they'd just served me, since I'd already swallowed some of it. They insisted nothing was wrong without doing that. I asked for a refund, and poured the drink out on the sidewalk outside, where you could see the slimy, thick consistency on video. When I went back in to show them, an employee looked at it and still insisted there was nothing wrong with it. Milk being dated for "tomorrow" doesn't mean it hasn't turned -- texture and taste are the real test, and this one failed both. I'm most frustrated that staff wouldn't even check a customer's specific complaint about something they'd already consumed. Won't be returning.

Came in with my mom and sister for my birthday. We had a lovely time. The Bangus and Talong are…read morealways my favorite. My mom even loved it! So hard to get her to eat out, especially at a Filipino spot! She's from the phillipines and she loved the food and cocktails. Diego was our server and he was very sweet! I even got a candle on my halo-halo! Thanks Diego!

I'm making my way through my list of Bib Gourmand restaurants, and FOB Kitchen is up. They are…read morecertainly worthy of this honor, for their food, service, and ambiance. They are located in the Temescal area of Oakland, and they share a building with a Mexican restaurant. There's a parking lot that's shared with a pawn broker, produce market, and check cashing service. Their vibe is urban, with a rainbow flag on their front door, and assortment of plants inside. Other reviewers had mentioned a line upon opening, so we made sure to arrive 15 minutes before they open, but on this Friday morning, there was no one else but us. Our server was friendly, polite, and soft spoken. Their menu is quite small, which I appreciate. There's appetizers, sides, brunch, and dinner -- all on 1 page. Their food was outstanding, with rich flavors and beautifully presented with sauces and pickled radishes. We ordered... + Shanghai Lumpia - these were long, crispy, and properly filled + Daing Na Bangus Silog - deep fried milkfish with salad, garlic rice, and sunny egg. One of our favorites. + Fried Chicken (4-piece) - perfectly crispy and juicy. There's some warm spices in the batter, maybe all-spice. + Adobo fried rice - the pork was so tender, it shreds on your fork. This had a good amount of tanginess that was so good. + Pancit Sotanghon - not your typical pancit. The chopped veggies in this had an almost charred flavor that made the dish so interesting. There was not a bad dish. I definitely recommend this for elevated Filipino food that's not pretentious, with a modern, hip vibe.

My wife and I had brunch at Co Nam today and it was, in my wife's words, "just delightful!"…read more We shared one app and one main and both were fantastic. For the app, we had the Wicked Fried Buns. The chicken was fantastic, just perfectly seasoned, the vegetables were crisp and the bun was fried to perfection. And for the main, we had Chicken and Waffle. The tempura chicken was delicious and the waffle (mochi and pandan) was very good. We also had some cocktails, all of which were excellent. This place knows its drinks.

We came by here for an early dinner and absolutely loved the vibe and the food. As a Vietnamese…read moreAmerican, restaurants that bring back history and tie it in with the food experience holds a special place in my heart. Their cocktail menu is extensive and was delicious. We got the Pillow Talks and the Tokyo Old Fashioned and both were perfect. For food, highly recommend their carpaccio, oysters, and fried chicken. Would skip on the Banh mi as their bread was a bit old and there was no pate or mayo so it was quite dry. Other than the Banh mi, food was delicious and worth a visit!

Found this spot on tiktok and decided to try it out with my favorite cousin. The rating was decent…read moreand the food looked good so we made our way over. We sat inside originally, but then decided to go sit outside because it was a beautiful day. The inside was clean and very quiet, the patio was full of people. Ambiance gets a 4/5. We were immediately met by a pleasant waitress, and when we moved she just came and found us. She was very informative, engaging, and knowledgeable, great service all around 4.8/5. I ordered the strength & my cousin the garlic wings and a margarita. The wings were some of the best I've ever had, fried to perfection and seasoned just right. A huge punch of garlic, which I really enjoy, so wings were 4.9/5. The vegetarian sandwich I ordered was so delicious, the pesto and garlic aioli really added flavor and the fresh warm bread really set it apart 4.8/9, only because the jalapeño was more spicy than pickled. Overall; I rate this place a 4.7/5

Love the patio on a nice day Doors open, games on - service…read moreand attitude are better than average. Been here a couple of times during my getaways to OAKLAND. No food today but have before. Basic bar food menu

I was visiting from Texas and happened to get a hotel down the street from MLK Cafe. They were the…read moreonly place open relatively late (Yelp says they close at 10:00 on weekdays, but I think I went in there around 10:15 or 10:30??), so I decided to walk down there and get some food. I was a little confused as to where to order upon first walking in, as there were people hanging out all around the bar and restaurant but no one behind the counter. Eventually I figured it out - they have menus at one of the counters and as I was looking one over, a man came up and asked what I would like. I decided to keep it simple and just ordered a small cheese pizza to go. It wasn't anything mindblowing, but it definitely hit the spot (and for a good price too). The next night I find myself in the same late-ish night predicament, so I walked back over there and decided I'd try one of their Ethiopian dishes. I had only eaten Ethiopian once before and I thought it was great, but nothing to write home about. I ordered beef kelwa and boyyyyyy was it fucking good! It blew my first Ethiopian experience out of the water. Atmosphere is super laid back. Second night I was in there everyone was watching the Warriors game, cheering, and what not. The guys cooking your food and taking your orders are very friendly. Highly recommended spot. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Oakland!

I had some down time between an afternoon meeting and dinner, so I looked on Yelp for a cafe to…read morework in with wifi and lunch because I hadn't eaten yet. MLK Cafe was perfectly located and exactly what I needed. I've never had Eritrean food before, so I was pretty excited. I ordered the foul meseleh ($13) from the breakfast menu (available all day though I had to ask for it), which was a bean-based dish, and chai. It kind of reminded me of shakshuka in terms of spices but the beans almost tasted meaty. I liked it so much that I brought it home, and my partner said it tasted like refried beans (though he did have them cold). The crusty warm bread was perfect for dipping, and I ended up not being able to finish it. The chai was pretty milky; there was a tea bag and the spices weren't very strong. Then again, I'm used to Indian chais. I would pass on the chai. There was basically no one else there on a Friday afternoon during off-peak hours. It was dimly lit and kind of chilly because the door was left open, so it wasn't the most comfortable cafe ambiance. The wifi did work well though and I would come back to try more Eritrean and Ethiopian food.

We had the best evening at Pizzaiolo last night! The food was absolutely delicious, but what really…read moremade our experience special was our server, Wilbur. He went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and made the whole evening feel so welcoming and enjoyable. We ordered two pizzas, the spaghetti, and the focaccia appetizer, and honestly, everything was fantastic. We couldn't decide which was our favorite! We sat outside in one of the beautiful wood booths surrounded by succulents and plants, with sparkly lights overhead. It was such a beautiful setting, especially on what felt like one of the last perfect summer nights. There's just something really special about enjoying amazing food outside in such a beautiful space, and having someone like Wilbur taking such great care of you makes it even better. We absolutely loved our experience at Pizzaiolo and will definitely be back.

Pizza is ok. I'm not the biggest fan of Neapolitan style but it's a solid slice if that's your…read morething. On the other hand the beef tartare appetizer is fantastic. Best beef tartare I've ever had. Super easy to get a table. There is a nice back patio area where you can sit outside.

My daughter ordered a few chicken. Broccoli sesame bowls , french fries, Brussels sprouts , A…read moregreen smoothie-yum and a couple of desserts that are going to be delivered to a good friend for her birthday. We live in Castro Valley and we're thrilled this restaurant delivers. Top quality food which was prepped and seasoned to perfection. Everything was delicious. Top notch!. Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appetit. Support local businesses. Thank you

It's nearly impossible to eat out and eat REAL FOOD. I…read moredon't have the motivation, time or patients to cook at home a lot. Kitava is bringing you whole, real, and healthy choices you don't have to feel guilty about. Love it.

Absolutely fabulous experience. Great customer service. Epic food. Anyone who doesn't like homeroom…read morejust don't appreciate good food, especially cheese Loved Bailey and Sandra. Ambience is awesome and music is on point

TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a…read morequick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

This place might have become my favorite fast-casual burger joint in Oakland…read more Since my first review, I've enjoyed their food three more times -- in person once and DoorDash twice. And it's been satisfying and well worth it all three times. I recommend both dining in and delivery. You cannot go wrong with their double burger. The smashed patties are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The supporting elements are quality and executed spot-on each time: the cheese, grilled onions, and mayo. It's a perfect fast casual burger. I also recently tried the Chopped Beef burger and dang it was amazing. The hearty meat and cheese the and buttery bread texture hit hard. This will be another go-to and I recommend it. For sides I've gotten tator tots, regular fries, and season fries. All fantastic and they're generous with the portions. HOWEVER -- you've gotta get the seasoned fries. Addictive and finger-licking amazing. When dining in staff is always friendly. Area's not too busy and you'll always find parking easily down a side street. And price wise it honestly feels like a steal for me given the care and quality and pure satisfaction. Works for me though -- I'm going to keep ordering from this place. Cannot recommend this gem of a burger joint enough. Fantastic seasoning and execution, solid prices, and absolutely satisfying every time.

All of it... yes! Typical Bay Area prices for delicious smash burgers, fries, and onion rings…read more Service is always great and the vibes are fun/casual. Parking in the ohgane lot next is free if you're there for oh g burger.

Lamb chops were surprisingly good at a cheap price. Order it medium cooked. You will not regret it…read more Also tried the brisket french dip sandwich. Flavor was overall great but breads get a bit soggy if you wait too long to eat it.

Lovely Breakfast over at Grand Lake Kitchen! It was nice catching up with my people in a nice and…read morecozy setting. Arrived for brunch without a reservation and were told it was gonna be a 40 minute wait. 10 minutes later and we were being seated. Pretty good for a Saturday morning! When we sat down, we immediately ordered drinks. Everyone else ordered an espresso martini, I wanted something on the fruitier side and opted for the Rum key lime drink. Perfectly sweet and a total fun treat for brunch. For food, I got the chilaquiles which were very good and filling! I loved all the flavors. Totally great time spent at Grand Lake Kitchen! Definitely a popular spot for a reason.