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Lovely's

4.1 (367 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Diners, Seafood
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Updated 2 months ago

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The drive thru burger!
Mary B.

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

The Fishwich
Tiffany P.

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!

Drive thru burger
Daniela J.

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.

Light dusting of spice on my hot chicken sandwich for the perfect "medium" spice level
Karan K.

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

Coney island dog, hot chicken sandwich, the drive thru
Christine B.

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!

Sauce Options
Theresa L.

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!

Glenda B.

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!

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Abigail N.

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!

Classic burger with a Two Pitchers brew
Alyson C.

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!

Aileen Z.

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.

Spicy chicken sandwich
Liz S.

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!

Drive Thru
Anthony P.

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.

4 burgers and fries
Veronica L.

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.

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8 months ago

Great food, connected to a brewery. I had the burger and fries and it was amazing. I hear their hot chicken is really good also!

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Best smash burger I have had so far.. bonus GF and Kid options for the rest of the fam. Great setting!

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Ask the Community - Lovely's

Is there any time of day/day of week that tends to be less busy/packed with people?

We came here at 8 pm and waited in line for about 20 minutes. I asked if the line was typical for a Saturday night. He said that we were lucky; normally the line is four or five times as long, which sounds like definitely over an hour. Food was good… Read more

Are you still open when it rains?

Hey Missy! Yes we are!

Can I order takeout by phone?

Raw onions can be ordered instead of grilled onions?

Absolutely!

Are there gluten free options?

Yes! We serv GF buns for our burgers!

Are there heat lamps?

No heat lamps :(

Do they have veggie burgers?

Yes!

Can I order ahead and get it to-go?

I don’t know if you can order ahead but yes you can get it to go!

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