WHEN: Thur @4pm I wanted 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! read more

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Quality/Quantity - We almost did NOT come today. After circling for parking 3+ times, I told the family 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? read more

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The Drive Thru Burger is faaayerrr!!! Fire! It is stacked with American cheese, schmaltz onions, pickles, tomato, and a special sauce, all tucked into a soft sesame bun. Juicy, messy, and absolutely satisfying!!! The corn fritters were just okay, but the fries definitely made up for it--crispy, salty, and super snackable. Expect a line on a Friday night, but it moves at a decent pace. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available, though a few heat lamps outside would've made the experience even better. read more

Lovely's - I was so hungry!!!' - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Yummmmmm their smash burger is fantastic! Messy but yumalish! Not a date type meal lol. Or maybe it is because you can see how real someone is when they try to eat this yummy burger without swallowing it whole bc it's that good! And the chili cheese fries are a yes and amen give me a second round!! Can't eat here every day unfortunately but a nice cheat treat! The ambience is great, cold in off season times as it is a warehouse vibe but just bring a jacket. Open environment with communal seating and very high ceilings, a large bar, outdoor seating with lighting at night and cool clientele. Definitely a cool chill hot spot. The service was great as well. The woman at Lovely's was so excited that it was my first time she gave me all the tips! My goddaughter got the ice cream swirl cone and loved it! It was very large! We will definitely be back! My godbaby wants to be a chef and loves doing Yelp reviews and did one while there because this is one of her fav Oakland spots. Thankful she hipped me to it! Parking, not so much, walk or Uber/Lyft/something! I'll for sure be back! Those homemade fries are everything! Perfect combo of seasoning, grass fed meat and just enough cheese. Delish! Well done folks! Hats off read more

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WOW! The hype is definitely real at Lovely's. If you were thinking of trying, definitely come visit. They have communal seating outdoors & the brewery has seating inside as well. This is a family friendly spot which is cool. I suggest coming early if you want to avoid the long lines that start forming when It starts to get later in the day. However the line does go pretty fast! I ordered the drive thru and made it a double and oh my gosh it was packed with ingredients! Everything was fresh the meat was seasoned perfectly it was a solid burger. My boyfriend & I also ordered the Fish sandwich to share and it was a boujier better version of the fish filet from McDonalds. I'll definitely order that one again, all it needed was some hot sauce! My boyfriend ordered the Westerner and that burger was huge! We also got order of the chili cheese fries, it was ok, nothing crazy. All in all i'll definitely be back again! read more

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Attended an event here. Food was great. Vibe was fun. Service was excellent~ recommended items: urgers, fries, soft serve, and not recommended: lemonade (it's nothing special) Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to host a party, corporate event, birthday party, etc. They had staff dedicated to grilling especially for us! They were so sweet and kind to the event's hosts. read more

Smashburgers, beers, outdoor and indoor seating, kid friendly. For me the burger is solid but not the best but I like the vibe of the place. read more

Lovely's - Drive thru burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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tldr: Lovely's lives up to the hype! I always get the Drive Thru Burger, and it is phenomenal. Everything from the perfectly cooked patty with those classic crispy, lacy edges, to the soft bun and the special sauce--it is the definition of what a smash burger should be. I've gone back at least 10 times for it ! Side note about their chicken sandwich that my partner orders all the time. She gets the spicy and most times it's very spicy. There have been a few times when it was (in my opinion) the perfect level, right between medium and hot, but that was an anomaly and most of the times it's just been very hot. Now for the reality check on a weekend evening: I got in line around 7:00 PM on a Saturday, and the wait was exactly what you should expect for a spot this popular. I waited for about 20 minutes just to place my order. While the line moves steadily, be prepared to practice patience! Update, 2 weeks later: I had a chat with them after visiting again and they were able to adjust the level of spice dust on my hot chicken sandwich to get it absolutely perfect for my taste read more

Lovely's - Light dusting of spice on my hot chicken sandwich for the perfect "medium" spice level - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

What's there to dislike? I feel like the Coney dog is my favorite chili cheese dog in the bay. I've been to the Oakland one and the SF one and every time I go I need to get a chili cheese dog. Hot chicken sandwich was also AMAZING. Stayed nice and crispy on my walk back home. It was just the right amount of dry spice too, top tier seasoning skills. No complaints on the burger either - just an ideal burger that you can stuff your face in. Fries are perfectly salty - the best accompaniment to this meal. It gets pretty crowded, but it's worth the wait to me. It's super nice sitting outdoors next to the brewery if it's not too chilly out. I hope I can come earlier to try the fish sando one day! read more

Lovely's - Coney island dog, hot chicken sandwich, the drive thru - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was good, I've been wanting to come for a while now finally made our way down because The Teen and I were going to First Sunday at OMCA. It took a few laps around the block to find a parking space and almost gave up, but we didn't obviously. Counter service was good, there was a lot of people, but not too much to handle. Love the outdoor sitting space and the tunes that brought me back to the 80's. Me: The OG, corn fritters & water She: The chicken sandwich with swine & water Us: Fries The burger was OK surprisingly as long as I've been wanting to come here I was hoping for more, the fries could've been cooked just a minute and a half more, the fritters though stole the show. The Teen enjoyed the chicken sandwich, but got a little tummy ache later.. I might go back to try the cheese fries, but only if I could find parking immediately. I'm giving this place 3 yumms up and I hope to come back! read more

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Absolutely love Lovely's! We've been here many times and even better it's attached to Two Pitcher's Brewing (because what goes better with burgers than beers). The burgers are always solid! It's a tasty smash burger and some different options for toppings. My favorite is always The Westerner (bbq sauced - used to have onion rings but now it's crispy shallots) or the Drive Through (more classic burger toppings). The only con could be the long line for the food (but pro tip, have a friend grab you a beer while you wait). Tried the corn fritters for the first time recently and they were also bomb. I got the hot dog for my son which was also good, but I'd say the burgers is where it's at/what Lovely's is known for. The chicken sandos are also good! There's plenty of outdoor seating and indoor though it can get really crowded on Friday's and weekends. Only street parking. Highly recommend coming here for a chill city brewery vibe or popular for happy hour! read more

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This was the perfect lunch after a long walk around lake Merit! I ordered the hot chicken and it was so good! The fried chicken was perfectly tender, not dried out at all. And the fry on it was light and crispy and didn't taste greasy. It was definitely spicy, but well within my spice tolerance. Flavorful without being punishing. The slaw was a perfect counterpoint. This sandwich was perfect, I just wish it was a larger serving since it was $15. The boyfriend ordered the drive thru and added on bacon. I thought it was a good burger, but I liked my fried chicken sandwich more. Boyfriend also thought the sandwich was better. It just had more texture and flavor. We ordered fries with the works and omg im so glad we ordered it. That was the best cheese sauce I've had all year! The service was nice. When I went to pick up my order they were totally cool about giving me extra napkins and ketchup. I liked the outdoor beer garden seating and the line of craft booths. It felt like a vibrant market and was just a nice place to enjoy good food. I was lucky enough to score a table in the shade, which probably made all the difference. I'll definitely come back sometime and order two hot chicken sandwiches when I do! read more

Lovely's - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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My favorite part of Lovely's is the outdoor seating. Although not conducive for the winter because it's cold, when I came in the summer, it was absolutely amazing. And during the summer, they usually have a line all the way to the gate. My favorite thing to eat was the regular cheese burger and fries. I gave it a 8/10. I went back and tried the chicken sandwich and it was a 6/10. I feel like I could really taste the grease on that one. I also tried the fish sandwich and it reminded me of an unseasoned McDonald's fish fillet. I gave it a 5/10 because if you take it home and add seasoning, it can probably be amazing. The ambience and the customer service is amazing. I have nothing bad to say about it. And you have the option to dine in the inside. It kind of reminded me of like this community space to meet people or gather with friends. The last time I went they had a trivia game going and it actually looked very fun. I said give it a try for yourself and come and give your own review. read more

Since moving to Oakland, we've been told numerous times that this place is a staple... almost quintessentially the Town. It's a small spot, so when we first tried going and driving there, it was a bust. Definitely don't expect great parking, and take public transit if possible. The line was long to get burgers, but the great part is that you can grab a beer with your friend and drink in line! Two Pitchers had great brews to pair with the burgers, and though we waited about an hour in line (on a Friday night), we got our burgers super quick after ordering. That smash burger is incomparable. Everyone was right -- it was absolutely delectable and just the perfect greasy little thing for a beer + burger night. I'm coming back for sure! read more

Lovely's - Classic burger with a Two Pitchers brew - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I don't know why it took me so long to try Lovely's... but I'm so glad I did! The burgers are so good and the seating is perfect for summer outdoors. There's also a connecting brewery bar where you can grab drinks(: here are the things I had: The OG: 10/10 the onion is cooked to perfection! This burger is a good size if you're not as hungry or have a smaller appetite The drive thru: 9/10 the sauce they use is super tasty Chili cheese fries: 6/10 my bf enjoyed this so maybe it's a me thing? I thought the chili was dry I came on a Friday and the line moved quickly and there was plenty of seating. Street parking is a little scarce in the area. read more

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Great casual gathering spot with drinks and food. I love the outdoor patio area but if you're feeling more inside vibes there is cute seating inside as well. The burgers are fresh and delicious. The spicy chicken sandwich is actually spicy so get a side of ranch if spice is hard for you. My only complaint is the western burger use to have an onion ring and now replaced with tiny fried shallots huge downgrade. Cute Photo Booth inside! read more

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Great place for smash burgers, beer, and soft serve! They have a lot of seating outdoors, but also seating indoors. Great place to visit when the weather is nice and you want to get some good food. Also wanted to point out that it's family friendly, and I saw plenty of families and people with small children here. Great place to come with a group and the workers have always been friendly. read more

My friend and I attended an event at a bar nearby and were thrilled to see this place had just opened for dinner as we walked by. Burgers can only be ordered if seated and we were lucky that there were two seats open at the counter. Ordering was quick, and the menu was simple. We both ordered the Drive-Thru burger, a bottled drink, and an order of fries to share. It took about 15 minutes for us to receive our order. The fries were good, but nothing special. The burgers were delicious, and the burger patties were cooked well, with just the right amount of seasoning. I thought the burgers were on the small side, but it was otherwise enjoyable. The staff was friendly and I loved the relaxed vibe of this place. It is a small space, so expect to wait if you arrive during prime meal times. read more

Lovely's - Drive Thru - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

One star off because they sold out of the fish options but the burgers and fries we got were good, as was the swirl soft serve. Nice that they allow you to prepay and get the soft serve after you're done eating so you don't have to wait in the sometimes very long lines to order. Love that I can pair the food from here with the delicious radler from Two Pitchers Brewing, which also has a nice indoor seating area with a corner booth. read more

Lovely's - 4 burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was sensational! Got a double drive thru, fries and corn fritters. I don't really like corn fritters because they tend to be too heavy, but these were so light and flavorful. I'm in love. We ordered a side of comeback sauce and that was amazing. It was an early November night and it was lovely with the lights and the crowd. Definitely glad we came! read more

Lovely's - Drive in burger, corn fritters, comeback sauce and fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Heard about the Lovely's SF location, but so happy they have a location in Oakland too so I don't have to cross the bridge. Lovely's is going to be my to-go spot from now on, the vibes are immaculate and the food is delicious. Lovely's is connected to a brewery and offers both indoor seating and outdoors. While the line can be long, the food is worth it and you can also enjoy a beer while you wait. While my partner and I both opted for the drive-thru burger, we heard that their fishwhich sandwich is the best thing on the menu. When we got in line around 6pm, it was already sold out so I'll have to come earlier next time. The Drive Thru burgers was the ultimate Smashburger served on a sesame bun. It comes with onions, lettuce, and tomatoes served with their house sauce. The fries were what you expect, but the corn fritters was definitely the star of the show. Imagine bite-sized pieces of corn-bread that was deep fried. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu. They only offer street-parking but there's also a few parking garages around the area as well. read more

Was at Two Pitchers for trivia night on a Wednesday and grabbed some Lovely's for dinner. The line moved quick and the food came out pretty fast! Everything was absolutely delicious. We did notice the corn fritters were a little smaller the usual, but overall everything was amazing! read more

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Fantastic burgers Great space with fun events Outdoor patio Straus ice cream! Nice vibrant crowd read more

I always hear about Lovely's and my husband has picked up sandwiches/ burgers for us before, but I finally made it here on Wednesday evening (which is supposed to be trivia night if that's your thing!). I don't eat beef, so my options are SLIGHTLY limited, but they DO offer vegan (impossible burger) options for two of the burgers, and chicken sandwiches. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was delicious!! I recommend getting some of the sauces -- we got the hot habanero one. The plain fries were solid. Plenty of beer options! So much space for adults (and kids) to hang out. There was a very long line so I'd say pay in advance for the ice cream and grab it later. You don't want to wait in that line twice (even though it would be worth it)! Parking can sometimes be difficult in this area, but I did find a spot in the lot across the street. read more

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omg the burgers are soooo good. it tastes like in n out but way better. 10/10 recommend. ask for the double meat read more

Lovely's - burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

WOW!!! If you're indecisive on where to eat like I am and near downtown Oakland I would highly recommend choosing Lovely's! I got the drive thru burger and the corn fritters. Fresh soft bun, seasoned medium well meat that's not too salty, gooey cheese and a big ole fried onion. Get the corn fritters with their special sauce! Might be the best burger I've had in the bay to date. There will likely be a long line but that just tells you how good it is. Wait is worth it. read more

Lovely's - The Drive Thru, Corn fritters - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I though Lovely's was okay. I stopped by on a Saturday night and easily spent $50 here. At first, I ordered a drive thru burger, fritters, fries, and the comeback sauce. Later I came back for cheese fries and a soft serve. The cheese for the fries tasted like the cheese I ate as a child from those cheese sticks/crackers. Definitely okay and obviously convenient if you're there drinking with some friends. Staff were super nice though. read more

Lovely's - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

if you enjoy a good classic burger, you're going to really like this place. A bit pricey for what I think is the same equivalent as in-and-out in quality ( they're simple burger, and fries ran me up $17), but it has a great atmosphere. Especially for large parties like families and large group groups. While I was there Wednesday night, they were hosting atrivia night. Cute communal events like that are the reason I would want to come back. read more

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NOM NOM NOM. So good! Burgers hit the spot and paired well with the beers from Two Pitchers Brewing, which share the space with Lovely's. Me, my boyfriend and our friend all got Drive Thru burgers, plus shared fries and corn fritters. It was a LONG line for a Friday night, but worth the wait. The meal hit the spot! read more

Lovely's - Two Drive-Thru burgers, corn fritters and fries with special sauce and ketchup - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I'm not sure if the Owner or Chef has changed from back when Lovely's was located in a bar on Piedmont. I loved the burgers back then. The OG burgers were thicker and had more substance. I think the new location makes Smash Burgers so the meat is thinner and the burger comes with a special house made sauce. I ordered a Smash Burger and an order of fries. My Buddy was thinking of ordering a double burger but decided to get a single burger. We both thought the burgers were good but my buddy wished he had ordered the double burger. He was still hungry after eating a single. The fries were fresh, hot, no crispness but good. They used to sell really good onion rings but they no longer sell them. The Western Burger has an onion ring in the burger so we asked if we could buy an order but they said it wasn't on the menu at the time. I might try the Western Burger and a hot dog next trip. I'm hoping they bring onion rings back. read more

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The slightly more "mom-and-pop"/Oakland In-N-Out option for a well-price and greatly executed burger. We first visited this on the "Burger Tour" (still waiting on the party, t-shirt, and any sort of accolade from that ruse...) and were impressed. It was the best straight forward burger (Kon-Tiki and Jo's Modern Thai were fun). Lovely's often patiently fuels my run club after we come back, but I do wish they would figure something out to be more efficient. The line can be atrocious so I wouldn't even bother on unfortunately our run club or trivia nights. Also, the non-burger items are mediocre to only slightly above average. But again, they're very much dialed in on the burgers. read more

With prompt, friendly service and a cool interior--both of which exemplify why Oakland is the most underrated part of the Bay Area--it came as no surprise that my meal would be delicious. Some of my favorite details: the breading on the fried chicken with a spiciness that was just right; the sea salt on the corn fritters (they don't come with a sauce and I agree with this decision); and the richness of the soft serve. Bring a friend you haven't seen in a while and catch up over some beers! read more

3.5 Stars but I may have gotten the wrong thing. Came on a Friday night and luckily we came early (5:45) because by the time we left the line was wrapping around the courtyard and it moved very slowly. We tried the Drive-Thru, Westerner, fries and corn fritters as well as soft serve for dessert. I love smash burgers and Oakland has a lot of good ones right now. There's even an Oakland burger trail! My comparison was Fast Times and I have to say that I prefer their burgers to Lovely's. The Westerner just has too much going on-tomato and lettuce didn't do too much and there was almost too much bbq sauce so it was a messy/wet burger. I think the OG may have been better to try for our first time here. They do allow a lot of customization here which may be why the line moves so slowly (you can make burgers vegan and add multiple patties or an impossible patty). Our favorite thing we ate was actually the corn fritters (basically hush puppies). Those were perfect. You can add a dipping sauce to them as well. The fries were sort of disappointing and under salted. The soft serve was really good and reminded me of the super duper straus soft serve. You can order/play for the ice cream with your food and then pick it up at the window after eating without waiting in line again. We'll come back but definitely early to avoid a long wait and order OG next time (fish and chips were sold out this time but will try that next time too). read more

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One of the coolest restaurants i've ever been to. Incredible vibes. Really nice staff. Highly anticipated visit to Lovely's and man I was so impressed. Came on a Sunday around 2:30 and it was pretty chilly. There are two areas: 1) the outside area with lovely's where you order your food that has plenty of picnic tables to sit at 2) the indoor area serving beer with a bunch of tvs and tables we ordered a cider and the hot apple cider to share while we waited. awesome selection of drinks and vibes. we waited in line for maybe 15-20 minutes.. the line was just moving rather slowly, but once we sat down the food came out after maybe 10 minutes. we ordered a hot chicken sandwich , the double og and an order of fries as well. for starters. this is the best burger i've ever had. i've ever had. the softest bun and the most flavorful patties. we were stunned. speechless even. the hot chicken sandwich was pretty good. but in comparison to the burger it wasn't on the same planet. if we had it alone, i would say it's a great sandwich, but it stands in the shadow of the burger. the fries are cooked perfectly. and i also got the special sauce and the house made ranch (both great) just such a cool spot id love to be back with friends and try some diff stuff 9.8/10!!!!!!!!! read more

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Love this burger place attached to a brewery. Casual outside seating and you grab your food when it is ready. t's a nice little pocket to get away from it all. The burger is a nice smash party. Pretty straightforward and delicious. If you can't find this pace when it's open, just use your nose and follow the wafts of burger grease. read more

Lovely's - OG burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly staff, good location, warm crowd. It was a good spot to go with some friends for a bite. My food was acceptable but not incredible. The seating was spacious. The price was more than reasonable for the buzzing part of Oakland. I would come back. Why not five star? It didn't excel, I didn't love it enough to seek it out on my own. It's a spot for a super super casual date or a place to meet friends before going out in Oakland. All in all worth checking out and adding to your Rolodex. read more

Lovely's - Welcome sign - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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I am unfortunately addicted to coming here on a Sunday & having a brew + a burger, this is by far one of the best burgers I've had & I am not a huge burger fan, so far I've tried the chicken sando, drive thru burger, fries, hush puppies, and soft serve. Unfortunately since I do come on Sundays I have not been able to get my greedy hands on the fish sandwich. The service is always amazing, they have a great manager running the joint (I spoke with a man he was sooo helpful & kind) and the ambiance is just overall good vibes. You can find families, friends, all walks of life here enjoying their meal/day. I've come here 4x since the first time I tried it which was like a month ago. Safe to say they earned a loyal customer with me & I will be happy to spread the word to others even though I hate waiting in line but it makes it easy when you have a drink. read more

Lovely's - Drive thru burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food was delicious! I highly recommend the corn fritters and the special sauces. It is inside Two pitchers so it is a fun spot on a warm day to hang out and have good food. read more

Lovely's - Corn fritters and fries - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing service was good. Recommend chili cheese fries are awesome. but bring a jacket. It's really cold but everything else is is awesome. Recommend. read more

Lovely's - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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This was my second time eating at Lovely's, and while I didn't write a review after my first visit, this time I had to. The first time around, I ordered the Drive-Thru (which came recommended), but I left unimpressed. This recent visit was a totally different story. I went with the Hot Chicken sandwich, and it was delicious ($15 here). I'm usually skeptical of chicken sandwiches in general partly because the price is often steep, and I rarely find them to be much better than a $7 Popeyes sandwich. So I ordered this one with low expectations, especially since I wasn't in the mood for a smash burger. But I was happily surprised. The chicken was perfectly crispy, the sauce had just the right kick, and the spice rub brought real flavor, not just heat. That's something I really appreciate because I love spice, but I dislike when it's just hot without depth. This sandwich had both. My partner ordered the Vegan Drive-Thru and absolutely loved it. Lovely's uses Impossible meat and can modify any of their burgers to be vegan, including vegan cheese, which isn't always an option. That kind of flexibility is a huge plus. The fries were okay not especially exciting on their own, but the sauces totally elevated them. I think the fries are meant to be eaten with the sauces, and once you do, they make a lot more sense. To wrap things up, we had their soft serve, which was a perfect way to end the meal. It was a warm afternoon and we ate outside, and something about it made me feel like a kid in the summertime again, simple, sweet, and nostalgic in the best way. All in all, I'm glad I gave Lovely's a second chance. The hot chicken sandwich alone made it worth coming back, and the thoughtful vegan options make it a great spot for mixed dietary preferences. It's a casual, feel good place. read more