Good pancakes and breakfast offerings Burgers were decent…read moretoo Atmosphere is casual and service fast

I came here for breakfast with my three-year-old daughter, and unfortunately it was a big letdown…read more We both ordered pancakes, and they were honestly terrible--very dense, completely flavorless, and oddly pale. From the moment they arrived, I had a feeling they wouldn't be good, and that turned out to be right. I ordered bacon and wasn't expecting anything fancy, but it was surprisingly paper-thin and not very good. My daughter's sausage patties were tiny and quite dry. The coffee was decent, but that ended up being the best part of the meal. The atmosphere is pretty basic, though the restaurant is in a cool old building in Jack London Square. I've been here before, but it had been a long time, and I remember it being much better. Based on this experience, I wouldn't come back for breakfast. Maybe lunch is better, but I'm not in a rush to find out.

WHEN: Thur @4pm I…read morewanted to come here at opening time for a few reasons: - PARKING: It's downtown so not sure how parking would be. But lucky for us, we found free parking just around the corner! When we left around 5pm, more opened up! I'm guessing it's because the auto repair shop was closing. - THE CROWD: This place is popular and there is usually a line. Though they have a great amount of seatings available (outdoors), but I prefer a space I don't feel like I have to menu ear so much around. - THE FISHWICH THAT SELLS OUT: I was told about this special fried fish sandwich that sells out. So in order to guarantee there will be one for me to order, gotta get there early! It's my first time, and here's what I had: THE FISHWICH - $14.50 Panko crusted rockfish, American cheese, Pickle, Shredded Cabbage, Tartar, Potato Bun. This is a limited supply item that is only available Wed-Sat until sellout. A friend shared it was amazing, but sadly I couldn't agree from one reason: This was bland. I love the softness of the potato bun, the crispy and hot pink-crusted textures, and the generous amount of tartar sauce. But I tasted nothing--just all sorts of texture. I owned up top it though and finished the entire thing. Was I satisfied? No, but my belly is full! THE DRIVE THRU - $10.50 American cheese, Schmalz onion, Pickle, Lettuce, tomato, Special Sauce, Sesame Bun. Overall decent burger, and I enjoyed it. Really can't say more without comparing it to SCOLARI'S but it's a solid burger. HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES - $5.35 Blanched and Fried chipperbec potatoes. I think I enjoyed these fries because they remind me of SCOLARI'S friends, heh. I was surprised I did not see o any of their merch for sale because I'm digging that carton character icon! The brewery it shared a space with has a decent amount of merch though!

Quality/Quantity - We almost did NOT come today. After circling for parking 3+ times, I told the…read morefamily if we don't find a space this last drive by, we will go to a different place for dinner and a different brewery! Got lucky and parked two blocks away. Lovely's restaurant is also here on the Two Pitchers Brewing premises. See pictures and other 5 star Yelp review. The food was amazing! I was worried when I first saw what my daughter and wife ordered as that was not my wife's usual type of food.. Corn Fritters - My order. The oil they fried this in was dark; I was worried that the oil was old...? But it tasted fresh and good. I would get this again, but prefer a lighter oil next time please. The Chili Willie - My wife's order?!?! And this was good. The jalapenos gave it the perfect kick. I told my wife I am here for the beer, and as light eaters I just wanted to share something with them. Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich - No surprise my daughter's order. Well she wanted your sold out Fish & Chips (which is weird because I think she ate that last night also...?). This was also made-to-order fresh! The chicken had a good crisp until the last bite and was moist inside! Fried perfectly. She also ordered Chili Cheese Fries with that; I guess that is the theme today. Lastly, the soft serve looked so good but too bad it would clash with my beer drinking, lol. To compliment my dinner, or the other way around, lol. Two Pitchers Brewing: 10 of their beers are on tap and the rest are guests' taps. So of course, I had to try their $3 Signature Lager which was too light for me. You basically get what you pay for. Next... Pale Ale - $7, now that's more like it! No IPA today, so I had to settle. My daughter got the Yard Bird, Strawberry Lemonade Beer; it suited her. Ready for my 3rd beer, when my daughter said she wanted to go home and party some more?!?! So I abided. Ambiance - Cool space. Lots of semi private spaces that you can rent. See pictures or their website. Very kid and dog friendly! Unisex restrooms with outside sinks, thank you! NO parking! So bad on a Saturday evening, that we almost did not come. Open 6 days a week. See pictures or their website. Closed on Mondays. Service - Counters service. For both Lovely's and the bar. The outdoor bar is WAY faster service than the inside bar, just an FYI. Same team, but more organized. Price - $49 + generous tip. Including a 3% operations fee/credit card fee, see the small print on the very bottom of the menu. Expensive, even for the Bay Area. But that is the price for quality. 20% gratuity for orders over $250. Owner Comment - Congrats to the building since 1919. Congrats on your success since 2021. Glad we were able to visit. Are you the same owners as Two Pitchers Brewing?

I realize I came here years ago and my experience on Mother's Day was so much better! We got seated…read morevery quickly despite the busy day - we got our orders SO quick and the food we ordered was hot and right! Our server was also very friendly. The portions are huge so of course we took some to go. The only thing I wish was that their cheese on the grits came on top, not cooked in. Otherwise I felt like they full redeemed themselves from my subpar review years ago! Oh icing on the cake - I got two complimentary chocolate covered strawberries for mothers day - sweet indeed. Ooh parking can be a pain. Get there early for parking in the private lot or take your chances on street parking or walk a little and park in the garage down the way.

My first time dining here, and it was truly wonderful. I sat at the counter and was followed over…read moreby the host with a menu -- no wait time at all. The diner is clean, cozy, and chic. The staff is warm and inviting. The portion sizes are HUGE, so my only regret is that I didn't have a buddy with me to split all of this food with. I went for the classic eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast combo. I asked for my bacon well / crispy and it came out perfect -- shoutout to the kitchen for a delicious breakfast. The Jessica's Coffee Cake was the perfect "something sweet" to end the meal with, but fair warning, this is not the size you usually get from say a Starbucks -- you could feed a family with this thing. I'll be back. Thanks for a memorable breakfast, Buttercup staff.

I visited Horn Barbecue and I NEED management and ownership to read this carefully--because what I…read moreexperienced deserves to be recognized on a higher level. First of all, my order was TO-GO. And let me tell you... when I got home and opened that bag, I was honestly blown away. My food was packaged with so much care, precision, and pride--it was neat, organized, and handled like it actually mattered. That alone told me everything about the level of service in that building. Candalen--YOU DID THAT. The attention to detail on my plate did not go unnoticed. You treated my food like it was being served in-house, and that speaks volumes about your work ethic and pride in what you do. Aaron--listen... that peach lemon drop??? BABY. That was my first time trying one and it was EVERYTHING. Smooth, flavorful, perfectly balanced--you made that drink an experience all by itself. I will be back JUST for that. And let's talk about the vibe--the music, the energy, the atmosphere--it all came together in a way that made the entire visit feel GOOD. Not just food... a whole experience. But what really stands out is this: It has been a LONG time since I've experienced service this genuine, this intentional, and this excellent. Not rushed, not careless--EXCEPTIONAL. Management, if you are reading this--please understand--you have some powerful people on your team. Candalen and Aaron are the kind of employees that elevate a brand. They are the reason people come back. They are the reason I will be telling others. This wasn't just a good experience. This was the kind of experience that turns customers into loyal supporters. I will absolutely be back--and I will be bringing people with me. Until next time, WUHAPN NATION

Yall!!!! I knew it! This spot is closed!!! Ughhhhh I'm so irritated! Such a stinking WASTE! Like…read morewhy couldn't they stay in business!? Well I'll tell you why! Because they always always always ran out of stuff! I can't tell you how many times I came and they had no HOT LINKS! NO CHICKEN! NO BRISKET!! When a place like this is so good and has so much potential it's truly soooooo disappointing!! I honestly think chef Matt horn needs to just give it up! Both his locations are closed now and it's not fair to put out such good food and then close out of no where! I'm done

I came here to grab some quick breakfast. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and added avocado. Also…read moregot the berry parfait and a bagel. I didn't look at the food until I got home, which was my mistake because I'm usually really good with checking. When I opened my sandwich there was no avocado. I paid $1 extra for avocado and I remembered her repeating my order back to me so I know they just forgot it. Which is understandable but I wasn't happy. The sandwich itself was extremely dry and tasteless. No flavor or butter, just very plain. The parfait on the other hand was quite good. Tasted very fresh and nutritious. I would order that again. But I don't recommend the breakfast sandwiches. Prices were reasonable. Location was nice. Very disappointed I thought I found a new spot close to my house

Quick little breakfast John good prices quick service decent flavor. Great for a quick spot…read more Parking wasn't terrible on a Sunday afternoon.

We came here for Sunday morning brunch. We had chicken,…read morecatfish, collard greens, waffles, eggs, coffee and lemonades. We ordered some of our items à la carte. The food was good. The biscuit was too doughy. Our server was attentive and kind. By the time we left the restaurant was very full.

Alright peeps let's start this with an amazing review let's see who is in the chopping block…read moretodayyyy!!! Alright Home of the chicken and waffles come in down!!!! Alright let's start off with the location yes the have changed locations still in Jackson st but moved to a smaller location. The outside has lots of street parking. Sorry no handy cap parking so you will have to walk if you don't find parking in the front. Alright let's talk about the inside of the place very clean still lots of seating inside the music they play is amazing very nice goes with the flow of the establishment. Also they have clothing for sale here. I'm glad to see they kept the art of what the menu is on the wall. Let's talk food shall we? Okay so it's been a few years since I've been back here but omg the taste is still amazing I decided to order chicken wings and a waffle for mine and my daughter got a grilled sandwich with fries the food was juicy not dry that honey made it more sweet and taste amazingly great too. Our server was this lady with amazing braids loved her vibe and loved how she explained everything when you walk in. Alright peeps now for the moment of truth is this place Dendinger approved??? YES DEFINITELY YES WE WILL BE COMING BACK WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY NEXT TIME!!!

Stopped by Grand Lake Kitchen for brunch this sunny weekend and it really hit the spot. The food…read morewas delicious and it felt like the perfect kind of meal for a relaxed weekend morning. I ordered the turkey club and it was honestly huge. You can see in the photo how big it is compared to my hand. It was stacked and super satisfying, the kind of sandwich that definitely fills you up. We also shared a deviled egg and some fried zucchini to start, which were great little bites before the main dish. The zucchini was crispy and light, and the deviled egg was simple but really good. I paired everything with a mocha latte that was perfectly balanced and honestly superb. Overall it was a ten out of ten brunch moment. Between the sunny weather, good coffee, and really satisfying food, it was exactly what we were looking for. Definitely one of those spots I would come back to for brunch again.

This was me and my husband's first time at the restaurant and the food here was excellent…read moreeverything was very good and flavorful. I gave it to stars because the service was really bad. Our waitress took very long to even acknowledge us, didn't person herself to be very friendly, and lacked any attentiveness to us as customers. We had to ask other people for things like refills on our drinks, condiments, etc. She didn't ever really try to check to see how things were going after the food was served and we had to ask someone else to pay. Unfortunately considering this experience my husband doesn't want to go back and I hate that for us because the food was really good.

It was AMAZING there food is like the best foods ever and there so creative that put chicken on top…read moreof waffles absolutely delicious and don't even get me started with the chicken wings

Very interesting menu. Order through UberEats and was pleased with the food and desserts…read more Pork chop with macaroni was great pork chop was juicy and tasty and sauce tasted good as well. Salad with shrimp tasted good and was perfect for dinner Wings was average Crème brûlée was not too sweet. Same with fruit salad

I've been getting takeout here for years, and they have the best black pepper sauce in the Bay Area…read more-- thick, rich, and super flavorful. We ordered the pork chop with lots of onions. It was a big, thick cut of meat, nicely seared and well-seasoned. Really satisfying. 8/10. I also got the black pepper steak with rice. For a café spot, the steak was surprisingly tender. Great value at about $22 -- it comes with soup and a drink, which is a solid deal. 9/10. The milk tea was okay but lacked a strong tea flavor for my taste. 6.5/10. That said, service was good. The waitress was kind enough to swap mine for a cold milk tea (which usually costs extra) and didn't charge me. The ambiance isn't the best -- it's a true hole-in-the-wall in Oakland Chinatown. Parking can be tough, so expect that. Overall, it's a great spot for authentic Hong Kong-style café food at very reasonable prices. It's been around for years and is definitely a staple. Just don't expect fancy vibes -- come for the food.

One of the most traditional Hong Kong cafes in the Bay Area. My friends from Hong Kong love this…read moreplace, even my dad that grew up in Hong Kong. It reminds them of their childhood and of Hong Kong Cha Chaan tengs. Food is good and the prices are even better. Saint Anna Cafe has been here for decades . A staple in Oakland Chinatown. A must-try.

A friend and I decided to go here after seeing the instagram post highlighting the restaurant…read more Seemed like it would be a great experience with the food to match. However, as we arrived, I quickly realized it's not a full service restaurant. That's was our fault for not doing the research, but it was definitely disappointing in terms of the full experience. The staff was lukewarm, and was definitely more of a self serve experience. Not sure if they only do this for brunch, but definitely disappointing nonetheless. We weren't really given any guidance and basically just served our food. So not recommended if you are looking for elevated dining. The food was ok. Tasty enough. They have a strong menu but did not serve appetizers first. In fact the first appetizer was served with one of the mains and the rest was served 7 mins later. The first two dishes was served 2 minutes after we sat down, which was great, but definitely did not taste like it was made fresh for me. Like mentioned, it was not bad, but not to the standard like I thought nor for the price point. My mimosa was flat, which also made it seem pre made. Not a total loss but don't think I'll be coming back. Bummer.

So this past Sunday, I got a chance to go to Town Fare and celebrate my oldest son's birthday. We…read morewere hungry, so we got there early and waited for them to open. A diverse crowd started forming but we were seated quickly. We seated right next to the DJ and he was cracking. He had a one nice soulful beat after another. Our server came right over set us up with water, hot coffee, and the pineapple mimosas. We had a carafe of that. The food was delicious. The ambience was excellent and of course it's located at the Oakland museum, so you can't go wrong. I Started off with a basket of fried chicken( a half chicken )and some deviled eggs. As you might expect it was delicious. My mom asked for a piece of the chicken. I started cutting the breast in half and she quickly dove in on my wing. For my main course, I had the chicken apple sausage with grits and eggs over medium. They were prepared exquisitely and I would definitely get them again. My mom and my son had the blackened catfish they were full and they had to get it to go Plate. Everybody enjoyed everything they had, including the fried chicken salad with bacon, the shrimp and grits. A couple of people have that both my daughter and my sister, and it was absolutely delicious. According to them I got a taste, and I can verify that. If you're looking for a great meal with an excellent ambience, great service town fair has everything you can ask for I would highly recommend you check it out and I can't wait to get back down there again. Kudos to Michelle McQueen!