Kitava is the best. Great food, service and clean atmosphere…read more Evolved ceasar + salmon the bests. Brunch is 100. Soft serve ice cream amazing.

I was genuinely excited to try this new healthy spot in my neighborhood, but the service didn't…read morematch the welcoming vibe of the space. When I arrived with my daughter, we weren't greeted, and the staff member seemed bothered by our presence. The décor is lovely, and we settled in to wait for our food. When it was brought to us, I thanked the server, but there was no response or friendly acknowledgment. This was at 11 a.m. on Friday. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience as other people on here when it comes to customer service.

Yum! I remember going to Brezo back when they were located at Point Richmond, and I've heard about…read moretheir move to Solano Ave for quite some time. Most recently I finally was able to give them a try. So glad we did! We came around lunch time and sat at a booth. There were other worker bees grabbing a quick lunch. The service was quick, efficient and friendly, and we ordered the French onion soup to start, and split the fried chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The sandwiches come with a side, so one plate we did fries with a house-made aioli and the other plate, their quinoa kale salad. Delicious. Such hearty portions! The bread is so fresh, the meat juicy and ample, and flavors just right. We also ordered beer on tap, shoutout to Oakland United, and tried their house-made hot sauce that they also sell by the bottle. Would love to come back to try brunch here too. I also saw a patron ordering the quinoa kale salad with fried chicken, and yes, that's the vibe! Pricing is fair for the quality and quantity, and street parking available (although the restaurant is located at the bottom of Solano where it tends to be a bit more busy). Women-owned biz, and they also were on Check Please! Bay Area.

Better than 4 stars…read more $19+tt Tri tip sandwich and potato leek soup side. The soup was chefs kiss. The tri tip was aw wonderful assembly of meat, bread, arugula, carmelized onions and mushrooms. Would eat again.

So fresh so delicious so healthy! My favorite stop on Solano for a quick smoothie or juice to put…read moresome pep in my step! Tricked my husband and made him take a turmeric cayenne ginger shot and he almost cried. Now he'll live forever. Everyone who works here is really kind and quick, probably because they'll also live forever. Come get a smoothie and bask in the big sunny windows!

The parking sucks balls but it's worth it! My favorite salad is the ahi tuna salad and all their…read morepressed juices are really fresh and yummy. I've also hand their paninis, Cobb salad and Thai girl salad- also wonderful. Worth checking out if you can find parking.

A true hidden gem right at the bottom of Solano Ave in Albany!…read more I'm embarrassed to admit that Picnic has been around for about 5 years in the east bay and I've just tried it for the first time this week. But I'm so glad I was finally introduced to it. The staff greet you promptly when you enter and you can even watch them work effortlessly together in the open prep-station behind the counter. They have a gorgeous display of deli items, wines, cheeses, cold sides, and even some cute candles & house made croutons. They've got everything you would need for an elevated picnic or even a barbecue with the family. They have an intriguing selection of house made sausages-- the Chicken Tikka Masala sausage caught my eye and I can't wait to try it. They also sell whole smoked quail that are seasoned heavily yet each bite has just the right amount of smokiness, spices, and salt. Their hot food items and sandwiches are perfect for a quick lunch during your break from work or on your way home. There are also a few counter seats if you want to enjoy your meal there. So far I've tried the smoked quail, the Muffaletta sandwich, and their green lentil soup with chicken + veg. The sandwich was filled to the brim and each bite was a flavor bomb. The lentil soup was very comforting & paired well with the smoked quail. I'm looking forward to trying everything they have to offer.

I really wanted to love this place. Very small and quirky, limited menu. I'm not really a "salad is…read morea meal" person, although my two best friends are. They were very happy with their arugula salads. I ordered the mac n cheese which was okay. Even though I grew up in El Cerrito, I sometimes feel like my NorCal green card has expired. I've lost touch with my small batch, organic self. (Although I have never liked arugula) This store is adorable and just the kind of independent neighborhood place that should be frequented and appreciated. Unfortunately I also had to use the bathroom and they don't have one for customers. So they recommended walking a block away to the BevMo. So I guess that added some negative feelings.

Uhmmm yessss No…read morenotes, line always goes by quicker than you think. Gigantic portions, I always have leftovers and back in the day I would just order mezzo for my weekly meal prep if I knew I was going to be on a crunch that week. I love how open and spacious the restaurant is. Patio is very nice and air feels fresh. Hard to find parking in the area but it's so worth the extra search and walk over

Love this spot! Plenty of inside and outside seating with such a comfy vibe. Their sandwich breads…read moreare all fresh and flavorful and they have a variety to choose from. The sandwiches and soups are great, ingredients are fresh and so good! Love the pineapple they give you on the side too. This is the perfect lunch spot!

I wanted to eat something more light. Ended up getting the arugula bowl. First , portion seemed…read moresmall but I was wrong! By the time I finished it, I was really full. The dressing and all the toppings it had, really went well together! Definitely going back to try other items. Also, I ordered the califas juice which was really good, and not watered down!

This place is overrated. I ordered salad with chicken and coke paid over $30 for this meal. Salad…read morewasn't good there is nothing special neither dressing nor chicken. I regretted to pay that much money for beet salad. My sister ordered chicken sandwiches. I tasted it and liked it. I'd say think twice when you order salad. Staff was kind and helpful. I would give my star to the staff but not for food. Terrible and expensive

Always delicious food, and lovely quiet place to be at. We like Zaytoon for their service and…read moreambience. Mezze is a great starter, and humus with your choice of meat is a really good option for picky eaters like us. We will be back. Thanks

We came back yesterday for a quick dinner since we were out all day and needed to refuel. I ordered…read morea falafel wrap and my husband order a kefta wrap. I was disappointed that my falafel wrap looked really half-filled and was mostly just diced up vegetables with very little falafels. The actual flatbread is like a thick paper and there were four layers of it, I would say the amount of flatbread wrap that was in it is approximately about 30% of the volume. It was hard to digest so much processed carbohydrate. I think it's misleading to give someone a wrap that has so little filling that you're eating mostly a dry piece of flatbread that has been folded four times over. For this reason, I will not order this wrap again and may look into other healthy options nearby. Disappointed.

Delicious and flavorful, one of My favorite bowl places. I…read morelove the whole Folds, clean ingredients, low Processed foods. I especially love that they don't use dairy or seed oils in their dressings. I often get all veggie bowls and they are super filling. Much of the menu is also Daniel Fast- friendly

Came here on the rec of a friend who told me she thought I'd like it. It's about a 24 min drive and…read moreI thought about ordering online for pick up, but it showed it'd only take 10 mins online and I wanted it fresh and crispy so I decided to order when I got there. I will say, if you have somewhere to be *ORDER ONLINE*. I got there and was told to order from the self serve tablet (I could have done this on my phone ahead of time), but I put in my order and sat down to wait for it. At the 22 min mark, the two groups of two behind me got their food before I did, so I went up to the worker behind the bar and asked if my order was ready and I was told mine would be next. All in all- took 32 mins. So again, if you have somewhere to be- order ahead! Food was good. Could definitely tell it was made fresh to order - not only because it took some time but because my friend cauliflower came out PIPING hot. Lots of oil drippings, so if that isn't your thing, may not be for you, but I will say that it was my fav bite. This was a good restaurant- I would say 4 stars for the food alone. BUT if you're in a pinch, either order online or maybe save this spot for when you have more time. Also- I know that good quality food is pricey, this place is no exception. But you pay for what you get and the quality is better than that of fast food.

My usual spot was closed on Sunday and I had a lot of family coming to watch my son's baseball game…read moreat noon. I stopped there and picked up 7 sandwiches (large size) and also go an Uber latte. It was like 98.00 but splitting them in half was enough for everyone to be fed. Everyone enjoyed the sandwiches. All the staff was super nice and the place is surprising large, doesn't look like it from the outside. So many great choices on Solano ave.

I haven't gotten Kim's Cafe out of my mind and I want to go back! They have a cute little - if a…read morebit cramped - covered parklet on Solano Ave. The lemongrass chicken banh mi was full of really good and flavorful chicken. Honestly I wish I'd only eaten that. The salad roll with shrimp is basically a shrimp fresh roll that comes with dipping sauce. It's also pretty great. Then there was the vermicelli with beef. I was not a fan. I wish it came with nuoc cham. The beef was pretty dried out. This is the first time I've ordered this dish anywhere and not liked it. If only the bahn mi - 5 stars Because i had beef vermicelli bowl - 4 stars

What a cute restaurant concept! This place gets really busy so you might need to wait a bit for a…read moretable to open up. I decided to order the champions bowl, which came with chicken apple sausage, potatoes, cheese, over easy eggs, and toast over a bed of salad. I was skeptical about all these ingredients working well together, but it most certainly did. The plate was both light and filling at the same time, and very delicious, especially when I got a nice bite of cheesy potatoes. If you come here, you must get one of their drinks. I got the iced matcha latter and my daughter got a kids hot chocolate. Both come with a super detailed bear ice cube. The matcha latte is a matcha ice cub bear and the hot chocolate is a chocolate iced bear. The idea is that as you sip your drink and the normal ice cubes melt, your drink won't be diluted because you also have more of the drink flavor blending in at the same time. For the hot chocolate, the bear helped to cool down the overall drink which made it a perfect sipping temperature for my 3 year old. Overall, great brunch spot, would highly recommend!

A cute brunch spot on Solano with a menu that makes you want to come back and try more…read more Went today with Face for breakfast after wanting to try this place since Monday. Luckily there was no line and we were seated immediately. I ordered the Carb Platter, which came with French toast, a croffle, waffle, fruit, berries, a creamy dipping sauce, and a side of bacon. The French toast was definitely the standout for me -- really flavorful and well done. The waffle had a nice crisp texture, and the croffle was buttery with good flavor as well. The bacon unfortunately missed the mark. It was very limp and chewy instead of crispy, almost like it had been boiled rather than cooked properly. Face ordered the California Omelette, which came with potatoes topped with a garlic pesto situation that was honestly really good. For drinks, I had the caramel latte, which was decent but could've used a little more sweetness. Face ordered the strawberry matcha latte, which had an adorable bear-shaped matcha ice cube on top -- super cute presentation -- though she also felt it could've used a bit more strawberry flavor and sweetness. Overall, definitely a place I'd come back to because there were several other things on the menu I'd like to try. Street parking only and metered, so plan ahead a little. Also realized this is where the old pastrami spot used to be -- RIP