The location is great, the space is big and the bar tender was awesome. I went for the first time and I can already tell it won't be my last. My friends said the garlic fries were good and I enjoyed my drink very much. If you want a place that has good drinks and I has nice staff, I'd say Lemondrop is a good place. read more

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Saw this place was highly reviewed and had some interesting fusion bites, so went to check it out. The restaurant is cute, they have a nice bar area and some fire pits outside. The wait staff was really nice don't get me wrong, but it took one of us to go up to them (chatting with a regular) to order drinks & food, and another one of us to bother them to pay as well. I think that was biggest qualm though! Just that the wait staff should be slightly more attentive, especially at times when the restaurant is mostly empty. The food was bomb though. We had a tikka pizza, the lemon pepper wings, and French fries. All were super great with the cocktails we ordered. Definitely a great catch up spot with the girlies, I'll probably return and manifest better service. read more

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Drinks were good and a solid 4 out of 5, but the service was a 2 out of 5. Old Town Road - Bourbon, amaro, campari, strawberry & pomegranate syrup, and lemon. Good but was very bourbon forward and dry so we didn't get much of that strawberry & pomegranate taste. Man In the Garden - Tequila reposado, Benedictine, St. Germain, hibiscus honey, lemon juice, lavender bitters, and mint. Refreshing but more on the acidic side. Could had used a little less lemon juice. A cute bar with plenty of seating. There was also outside seating around 2 fire pits. Plenty of street parking around. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and the seats at the bar were full. We stood at the bar for 5min unacknowledged until someone approached us and sat us at a table of our choice. We were never offered a food menu and only had a drink menu because we had grabbed one from the bar while we waited. We put in our drink orders and they came out at a decent time. We then put in a second order of drinks and waited about 30min without receiving anything. I ended up going to the bar and asking another bartender if our drinks were being made/ever entered and he apologized and said they had not. I asked to close out and he struggled to locate my credit card I had used to open the tab, but also apologized for that. Wished we would've had the chance to try more of their drinks, but unfortunately the service was not it. We did enjoy the throwback/R&B music they were playing. read more

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I can't wait to be back in the area to come here again. This place was too cute and the drinks were delicious. We came here randomly but it was worth it. read more

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Very cool setting, good drinks and food. HOWEVER, this is a date night, only go with your friends kind of place. This is not a place you can go and enjoy some alone time to scroll. There is zero wi-fi and zero cell reception. I would easily give this five stars for ambiance, music, decor, seating, and drinks, but alas, not a place you can go without someone to chat with. You can't raw dog the scrolling-free environment with a book because the mood lighting is too low for that. Ho hum. Guess I'll have to find a date for this s place. read more

My first visit was approximately 2 ago, quiet Sunday evening. HAD to try a Lemon Drop SO disappointed, very bland, served in a small wine glass, not impressed. Sadly I won't be ordering that drink again. Food was ok Service could have been much more friendly. Second visit yesterday My friend and I were the ONLY 2 sitting in the "restaurant" side Took a long time to get someone to come over. Then realized the bartender was the one that came over ! That's a lot for one person. OR perhaps the rest were on break ? The bar area was packed so I can see why the bartender was busy. I know we were in a bar setting, but the loud conversations and LOUD chatter of a group of ladies at the bar was unbearable! I could barely hear my friend speak because it was so darn loud. The music was way too loud so it made it super unpleasant. Drinks were GREAT( didn't order a Lemon drop ) We ordered Naan to share It was delicious, plenty for the both of us 2 veggie street tacos we yummy We went at 5:00 pm My friend ordered fish and chips BUT they were already out of fish! I ordered another veggie appetizer but it never came. I decided not to say anything since the NAAN was plenty I wasn't charged for it Overall, our experience was just OK. The bar side was packed, but I felt that we were a bit neglected sitting on the other side of the restaurant. PLEASE turn the music down a bit. Thank you read more

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after tonight i don't plan ok returning back :(. i was clearly given someome else's tab under my card, i has to keep tracking down who was helping us and when i had to remind him about my receipt and questioned my tab, he basically had no answer for me. he told me if it didn't change after my bank clears the charge that he can "venmo me the difference".very frustrating. and the music is way too loud. read more

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I always enjoy this spot every time i visit! i'm so glad this place is in alameda. The happy hour menu is great, from drinks to food. I like the crispiness of the wings with the sauces as well. They actually gave us the wrong order, but we were already eating so they ended up giving us our right order still. The flat bread could be a bit more crispier with the crust. but the flavor was there! Now to the drinks, i very much appreciate their seasonal drinks. I love when a place offers this because it gives the customers something else to look forward going back to. So i can't wait what they have during the holiday season. The ghost rider was such a special drink, i was in flavor heaven. it had matcha, coconut and lychee i think and it was just wow! If you're looking for a place for happy hour, this is it. If you're looking for a late night lounge with music to hang with friends, you've found the spot! read more

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Taco Tuesday and $10 tequila lemon drops! Tacos are $3 each with the exception of fish taco which is $6.50 So good. Happy hour is from 3pm-6pm. Sat at the bar, server was attentive and helpful. I will come back again, but earlier so I can explore their happy hour! Cheers! read more

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Came here for a quick bite and had to get a lemon drop while we're here. It's seriously the best, if you haven't tried it yet. The ambiance is causal and almost like an old dive bar that was revived. The servers were all very nice and greeted us right away. Food and drinks came out quick! The food here is interesting! It's a short bar menu of light bites with an Indian fusion twist. There are veggie fritters, samosas and even a chai cocktail to name a few. We tried the chicken tikka masala tacos (a little dry, but flavorful!), the naan and sauce (I wish the naan was fluffier!), and the popcorn chicken with French fries. Everything was ok, not amazing, but still better than your average bar food. The cocktails were light and refreshing like I remembered. It's definitely a nice little spot in alameda that's worth checking out! read more

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We stepped in for a bite. Saturday, late afternoon, we arrived before the crowd. Cool, basic decor but the ambiance was off. We didn't feel unwelcome just not welcomed. Our server was new, it was his first day and he did pretty good. We did have to ask for plates, utensils & napkins, in that order... Lemon drop 4outta5 Good taste but not as smooth on the backend. The other cocktail that I can't remember the name for 2outta5 I had to send it back, it just wasn't for me. Popcorn chkn 4outta5 Nice flavor and excellent cook. The only thing missing were lil pcs of blue cheese in the dipping sauce. Street Tacos 4outta5 Lamb-great flavor but too much lamb, made for a very chewy bite. Shrimp-great flavor. Fish-outstanding! It maintained its crunch to the last bite. We had a pretty good time. #GoTaste&See read more

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Love it here! We stopped in for drinks on a Saturday evening around 7pm, had no problem getting a very comfortable lounge seat in the corner near the bar. The staff were very friendly and attentive, the bartender was knowledgeable and friendly as well. I had an old fashioned and it was perfectly made, pricing was very reasonable. We will definitely come back here, especially because they have a dog friendly patio, so it would be perfect for an afternoon cocktail with the pup. read more

Went to Lemon Drop on a Saturday night for a girls' night out. The decor is really cute and I loved the ambiance--it has a fun, inviting vibe. We sat outside by the fire pit, which made it even better. The bartender had great energy and was definitely a highlight of the night. There were a few birthday celebrations going on, and he kept the energy up and made it feel lively. We ordered two rounds of the "Man at the Garden." The drink is aesthetically pleasing, but the taste was just okay--nothing special. The servers were nice, but service was a bit slow. We were left unattended long enough for the ice in our second round to melt, which was a little disappointing. We wanted to try another drink, but after waiting so long, we ended up just being ready to leave. Overall, I'd still give Lemon Drop another chance because the vibe and atmosphere were really nice. read more

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Came here to celebrate my friends divorced and it was awesome ! Our server was amazing and the drinks here were tasty !! Love the vibes here ! Definitely would come back again! read more

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5 stars for Nicole. Her service was amazing. Her drinks were outstanding. Her professionalism was on amazing. I am Returning because of her service read more

I'm still high on this place. We come in here periodically when we want a drink because it is honestly probably the nicest bar in Alameda. The vibe is still great. Ow that they remodeled they serve food and that's awesome., I don't usually go in here for the food, so I don't have much to say about that. On our most recent visit, they had a new bartender who was pretty inexperienced, but so friendly she made up for it. Someone really should tell her, though, that martinis, contrary to what James Bond thinks, should actually be stirred and not shaken. Also, can you guys please quit buying olives with pits -- it's obnoxious. Anyway, overall it's awesome and you should go. Just make sure you have a few dollars, two modest size cocktails will set you back 35 bucks after the tip. read more

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Lemon Drop, or rather the space it occupies, used to be a place called Lemon Tree. Lemon Tree was a den of iniquity. Driving by, you would regularly see the 'over served' stumbling around and even passed out on the sidewalk. If you were walking down the block, you would cross the street. Thankfully, this unfortunate place closed down, and sometime later, reopened as a markedly nicer establishment known as Lemon Drop (but frankly, after Lemon Tree, there's nowhere to go but up). Lemon Drop has been in Alameda for a few years now, and has done well. It consistently gets a lot of business, especially on the weekends. It has a lounge-y vibe, with plenty of tables, if you're with a group or don't feel like sitting at the bar. The staff is friendly and attentive. The bartenders are great and expertly mix a cocktail. Try the Peaches & Cream, which I hope they keep on the menu permanently, it is delicious. They have a totally adequate food menu, and again, other bar places, please take note: serve food! - and Cheetos don't count. Lemon Drop's food menu includes flatbreads, samosas, tacos, even oysters. You can also bring in food from the Indian market next door; I believe the owners of the two establishments are related. Extra points for them being open late, when most of Alameda's sidewalks roll up early. If you feel like getting dinner beforehand, Sushi Broadway is directly across the street, there's the very nice Asena restaurant a block or so away, and plenty of eateries nearby on Park St. Cheers and enjoy! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday! It was our first time coming here and it was nice. It's a nice and chill lounge / bar. There is a bar area, lounge area for larger parties and a lot of tables plus an outside lounge with fire pit. Service was good. All of the bar tenders were super nice and friendly. Drinks were great. The lemon drops were small for the price and the flat bread pizza too but overall it was pretty good. I'd recommend and would come back again! read more

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A very good find. It's a very cozy and eclectic place. We ordered around 8 drinks among us and all of the drinks were delicious. We ordered pop corn chicken, veg bhaji and pizza . Everything cane out very tasty. For bar, the food was very very good. Service was quick and friendly. Will be back again read more

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I came here about a week ago, on a Friday. It's super aesthetic and a great spot for girls night or a date. There is street parking right in front, really convenient. The staff were nice and dressed casual. There are regular tables and an area to mingle by the bar. The strawberry lemon drops are so sweet and you can't even taste the liquor. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Great intimate place for girls night or date! I got the peaches and cream drink and my friend got man at the garden drink . Both were delicious! We sat at the bar, bartenders were very sweet and it's cool to watch the drinks get made. Mine even had coconut in it that was torches read more

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I had an engagement party here for 35 people and everything was amazing - food, cocktails, and friendly attentive staff. Mahlik the manager also added some special touches such as a custom printed cocktail menu with the bride and groom's names in a blue lucite frame and a fun pepto pink rope line at the entrance to indicate it was a private party. Everyone had a wonderful evening. Many thanks! read more

Drinks: Him: the old fashion was great. We we were only supposed to have one but I ordered a 2nd round Her: Can't go to a spot named lemon drop and not order one. It was worth every penny! Food: Her: The chicken in the tacos were over cooked The shrimp in the tacos was WTF and the sauce in both was left to be desired The fish taco was just ok. The tikki masala flat bread is and actual pizza and should be offered with chicken Him: food was good! We had a good time! She thought the food should be better but the drinks were good. We might be back! read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and we sat at the bar. It was Monday and it wasn't too busy. Bartender was GREAT! Loved watching them craft the drinks, especially the Tajin Bae. The Tajin Bae was delicious. My friend's cosmo was exactly what she wanted for her birthday. I also got a gin and tonic (made with a requested St. George's Terrior gin) later and they have a VERY extensive full bar. LOVE IT! They now have a very delicious food menu and the kitchen doesn't close until 11! We got the Tandoori Street Tacos trio of lamb, prawn and chicken, the Tikka Masala flatbread, tuna tartare, and hamburger. All so scrumptious and filling and the price not too bad for the portion size. The decor inside is so chic and inviting. They also have outdoor seating in front with electric fire pits. Very beautiful. The last time I came here was 2 years ago and it was SO different from what it is now. I love what this place has become and look forward to coming here with more friends. read more

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My niece told me to try this place out so I came for happy hour. Sweet little spot, tastefully decorated. The music was right on point, a combination of R&B oldies and current music. I ordered the Berry Spritzy and loved it. A great balance of juice and alcohol, I tasted both. Cute presentation too. The Mango Sriracha wings were fire. I could've had a double order cause the flavor was right on point. The wings were cooked perfectly, a slight crunch with juicy meat on the inside. The bartender was nice and the food came out in a timely manner. I didn't stay long cause other than the music the vibe was dry. I honestly think I just went on the wrong night, not too many people were there. I would 100% go back. There's a few menu options I'd like to try out. read more

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When I have friends over or guests visiting me from back home I have to bring them to lemon drop! Service is always great, staff is very friendly and the music is always on point. I love the drinks when I go, I have tried about 5 of them but My go-to is a passion fruit lemon drop. I had their oysters for the first time and I really enjoyed them. They were presented nicely and were prepared very well. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill spot with good drinks :) read more

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Lemon drop is a cute spot. The drinks are great! The wings were a bit dry to me but the company made up for it. My mom loved the tacos ! The servers were really cool! read more

Great lounge spot for date night or night on the town with friends. I loved this place! Had the feel of being in the club without the pain of standing around. Great music and great vibes all around. The drinks were pretty delish, even the nonalcoholic ones. And the food...chef's kiss! It was so good! I don't think I was expecting that but everything we got was delicious! My favorite was probably the popcorn chicken and the chicken taco. But everything was so yummy. Service was awesome and pretty attentive. I like that parking was convenient and not too cumbersome. One note is that it does get loud in here so this is not the place to have an intimate conversation. But this is the place you want to go if you want a night on the town with friends. read more

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i absolutely loved this place enjoying the nice weather. happy hour from 4-6 and they have different promotions during the week. staff was very nice! the tikki masala flatbread was surprisingly good!!! the crusts on the pizza are kind of whatever but there's so much flavor on the pizzas themselves. garlic parmesan fries are bomb. HH lemon drops came in a small cute glass but imo $12 is a little steep for that size, but anyway it was perfect. overall loved the atmosphere here and great place to spend time with people :) read more

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What a cute lil place! Came to Lemon Drop on a Saturday night for a drink. They have food options available as well if you're feeling like grabbing a snack. It's on the louder side, and it wasn't even full when we got there. I can see it getting really loud, but I love the music that they play. Hostess was nice. Drinks were ok. I'd come back to try other items! read more

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We came here after a wedding dress fitting and it turned out to be the perfect spot for a celebratory lunch. The ambiance really stood out -- the restaurant has a fresh, open-air design where the front opens up like a garage door, blending the indoor and outdoor space beautifully. Even though we sat inside, it still felt bright and airy with a clear view of the outdoor seating. For drinks, we couldn't resist trying their Lemon Drops -- not only tasty but beautifully presented (definitely photo-worthy). We also tried another cocktail, the Omashu's Hideaway, and both were creative, refreshing, and fun. For food, we started with the cured deviled eggs -- classic with a nice twist. I had the turmeric buttermilk popcorn chicken, which was perfectly crispy without being greasy, and the tikka sauce added just the right kick of flavor. My daughter ordered the tikka masala flatbread, which was loaded with veggies like onions, peppers, and fresh cilantro with the tasty tiki masala sauce. It looked like a personal pizza and she enjoyed every bite. Service was friendly and relaxed. We arrived early before the dinner crowd, so the bartender started us off until a server came by. Nothing over the top, but we felt taken care of and had everything we needed. Overall, Lemon Drop feels modern, creative, and welcoming. The food was flavorful, the drinks were a delight, and the whole experience made our day feel extra special. I'd happily come back next time we're in Alameda. read more

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Nicole got us right! Her vibe and drinks were EVERYTHING Lemon Drop is a hidden gem in Alameda, I love the ambiance and will be back again. This is a great place for ladies night and good drinks read more

I like this place. The drinks are good and the food pairs well with some of the drinks. The location is cool and there is street parking. The bi e is always good here. Staff are always friendly and helpful. They know the extensive drink menu and make good suggestions. They offer bar seating, individual small tables that aren't comfortable unfortunately and they have some of the same seats outside that are around fire pits. This a is a nice place for happy hour and for an after dinner drink to wind down! read more

The vibe was awesome from the moment we walked in. We had every visible staff member welcome us in. It is seat yourself, we found our seat and did not wait 30 seconds for our server to come to the table with menus. Great attitude, ready to answer any questions we had. We had a margarita and a lemon drop (of course!) and the drinks were excellent! We ordered the fish tacos and the chicken tikka masala tacos. They were AWESOME! The fish was cooked perfect with a delicious batter, the chipotle sauce was spicy spicy but so flavorful, it was pleasant to eat. The tikka masala tacos were a complete surprise! In a great way. We expected something super saucy and messy, but they were not at all. We aren't sure how they got the perfect tikka masala flavor without a lot of sauce, but they killed it. Great flavor, the cook on the chicken was perfect. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Been here multiple times now. Staff is wonderful. Food is very good. Lovely cocktails. Though if you're coming during peak times I do recommend sitting outside if you can. It gets very loud inside on Friday and Saturday nights. People tend to just be drunk yelling at each other. When it's quieter and chill in there, it's lovely. Either way I do recommend. It's a cute spot. read more

I came here for my friends birthday lunch and its a very cute spot. We were lucky enough to find street parking across the street. Inside there's a cute little photo op but we complete forgot to go and take pictures haha. The food and service was great! read more

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This place is super cute! Grabbed a drink after work with my coworkers on a Friday night. It was a chill place, the appetizers were great, and they played good music. The service was on point they were on top of getting our drinks and the food came out fresh. read more

Cute little space with a really welcoming vibe. The staff (Aleen, Madeline, Hailey) was super nice and attentive, which made the experience even better. My man & I had a great time here. We ordered the fish and chips and they were solid--crispy and satisfying. The popcorn chicken with tikka masala sauce was the standout for us, flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the portion was just right for two people to share. And of course, you have to try a lemon drop while you're at Lemon Drop -- it's a must. Definitely a spot worth checking out in Alameda. read more

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It's nice inside and the people there are so sweet! They have some food but we just ordered drinks. All drinks are "citrusy". I got the peaches 'n' cream and my friend got the man at the garden. They were good but just wish they had less ice for sure! read more

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Lovely Sept weather had us sitting outside and enjoying happy hour drinks and happy hour food. The food comes fresh from an Indian restaurant next door. The vegetable samosas are so hot and FRESH. We ordered lemon pepper chicken wings which were quite tasty. We also enjoyed the flatbread pizza. The drinks were beautifully garnished with sliced ribbons of cucumber, dried blood orange slices. It was too nice to drink inside but... if you do want to feel like a Queen, move on up to the beautifully elevated space complete with couches and elegant backdrop. read more

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