I love shrimp and grits ever since I had them in New Orleans. I'm always passing by Neptune's on walks so when my coworker suggested we brunch there, I was all in. Met two of my coworkers on Saturday at 10:30 am and we waited about 10 or so minutes to be seated. We were able to sit in their covered outdoor patio area which was nice given it was a warm and sunny day. Our server took our drink order immediately as we continued to peruse the menu for what we were going to have. I ordered a rose black tea which given it was a pretty steep $4.50, I was hoping it would live up to it's price. My coworkers both ordered lattes. We finally ordered and I went with the shrimp and grits (I know...surprise, surprise). Water and our drink order cake out momentarily. The rose black tea was pretty sweet which I wasn't expecting but it had a very nice aroma. I made sure to get at least 3 cups out of it but I'm sure it could've easily produced more. The lattes came and my coworkers said they enjoyed them. Our food came a little while later. Can I just say that I thought my food was very nicely plated? A platter of grits with 4 very nicely cooked shrimp and a runny egg with edible flowers on top. Yes you instagrammers out there, this was photo worthy! The meal was enjoyable due to my coworkers company, the warmth and the food. Although a little pricey for Alameda, I will be back again. I'm not sure how much my coworkers enjoyed their food as they didn't seem to finish either of their orders but seemed satisfied. read more

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Longanisa silog, super delish. How deeply Californian. A total mix of cultures and breakfasts. I will forever be grateful to this place for the notion of putting furikake on my eggs. read more

I love the chicken silog meal but $18 dollars is too expensive for the amount of food. The price recently went up. Was about $15 or $16 before which was already pricey for a dine out meal. read more

Out on a walk ran into this coffee shop that is a walk up window at this time. Four bucks for a nice hot cappuccino. Restaurant was very clean they offered Apple Pay which always is a plus for me cappuccino was made fresh and served hot. Staff was friendly and gave good suggestions read more

I had a great experience. The people who run this place are really nice. The food is good. I do think it's overpriced. But great experience!

The perfect picnic with Neptunes.... Neptune's sits right next to Crab Cove, a lovely beachside park area on the south coast of Alameda. I highly recommend finding a friend, grabbing some food at Neptune's, and then walking along the water next door at Crab Cove until you find the perfect spot along the beach to sit and eat. Neptune's is well known for their brunch. For the healthy crowd, I'd recommend the Acai Bowl at $10. It has blueberries, strawberries, banana, granola, coconut flakes, and honey. For the rest of us, I'd recommend the Carne Asada Fries at $16. It has carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cheese. You'll walk away full. The lumpia here is delicious. They have two types: longanisa and turon banana. Both are fantastic. read more

Okay... so the avocado toast is something I dream about. I will say it's pretty pricey.. BUT honestly the price is worth it with how fresh the ingredients are and how delicious it is!! If avocado toast could be graded for creativity and presentation.. this one would win! Staff are nice and coffee is always good!! read more

Neptune's - Avocado toast! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Best. Iced mocha... ever! I got mine with almond milk and it was insanely delicious. Can not beat the coffee window, this place never disappoints and I can't wait to return for brunch now that they're back in action :) read more

I love Neptunes every time I am in Alameda. Food is generally always great. The Matcha Latte is perfect to my liking. I like my less sweet with that matcha slight bitter taste. I love benedicts so hence why I have to order it every time I go. The french toast is my favorite sweet dish for breakfast more than the waffle. The waffle is light but it wasn't exciting. The French toast had a balanced sweetness and it was very moist but not soggy. The scramble was delicious even though I personally am not a big fan of bacon. I am a BIG fan of their colorful potatoes. The first time I had Neptunes, the potatoes were nicely cooked, delicious and perfect for my taste. The next few times, it was lacking a bit because it's not evenly distributed with the types of potatoes or not crispy. Nice spot to go to in Alameda and I would continue to support them! read more

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Reliably good! We always have excellent service, and consistently fresh and delicious food. Most items come with breakfast potatoes AND a small salad... sounds like a lot but it ends up being the absolute perfect amount. I have enjoyed the scramble, hubby digs the Benedicts, I have also been known to dive headfirst into a hot bowl of cheddar cheese and shrimp grits... be still my heart! Best possible revamp of a beloved Fosters Freeze, the decor is *perfectly* alameda with a maritime/retro edge. Pro tip: don't miss the comfy and lovely patio seating out back on sunny days! read more

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My friend choose this place for brunch so it is purely her fault for my review. I enjoyed the great customer service with a smile from the lovely hostesses and servers plus the food was deliciously prepared. It was a typical wait of around 40ish minutes on a Sunday before we got seated. We were hungry when we got there so by time we were seated and food came, we just dug right in...no talking, just eating and chewing and all those other mouth things... Both our egg benedicts were perfectly seasoned and hollandaise sauce was yum, although I felt the yolks didn't feel runny enough for that poached cooking feeling. Everything tasted great though, so it wasn't a biggie for me. We also enjoyed the pieces of sweet yam mixed in on the side. I thought the lumpia was seasoned well but it may be salty for some other folks. We ended the meal with the affogoto dessert and we both enjoyed the mixed bitterness and sweetness of vanilla ice cream and espresso coming together. It kind of reminded me of tiramisu, which started the whole hunt for more dessert after... I'll be back again read more

Neptune's - Aubrey benedicts and pork lumpias - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

If you only open for take out only, you should post on Yelp and let people know! It sucks after driving so far and then realize that no place to dine in! read more

My husband really wanted me to give this spot 2 stars, but my meal wasn't as bad as his, so I'll give this spot the benefit of the doubt. A few things: this place is popular, so do expect a line. I don't know if this is typical, but from sitting down to when we got our food, it was close to 50 minutes and we ordered 1 omelette and a vegetable dish. Our waitress wasn't that friendly, didn't refill our coffee, and kind of wasn't around much. The food: we saw some people's plates and we were so friggin' jazzed. Mounds of delicious food that looked ready to be devoured. Then our food came, and it was sad. The greens and beans was more like a soup, with sad wilty vegetables in a broth, and nothing my husband expected for breakfast. He ultimately said it was super flavorless and at $17-$18 a huge rip off. My omelette was good. Nothing ridiculous, as it should have been full of bacon, but was more full of mushrooms. But overall, the eggs were more of a solid meal with a half of an avocado and delicious buttery bread and fried potatoes. The place is super cute, although inside when crowded, it is real loud. I dug the ambiance outdoors and the menu looks amazing. I also want to stress, we saw 10 plates go by that all looked like a ton of food and amazing; not sure if they were just in a super hurry with ours, but it fell flat. I wouldn't come again. I'm not often on Alameda and I like to try new spots, but I'm sure if you're close by, this is probably a great option for brunch. Not cheap, but hopefully you know what to order, making it worthwhile. :: Be prepared for a leisurely time, as this is not an in and out type place.:: read more

Neptune's - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Avocado toast with egg was delicious! I've always walked by for a coffee, today was the first time I picked up breakfast! I will def get it again- guys there are also really cool and provide good service. read more

Neptune's - Avo toast w/ egg - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Best breakfast burrito in town so far. I tried this place for the 1st time on Sunday, I ordered the breakfast burrito with tater tots. read more

Great food, but the logistics of this place is a shambles... Call ahead to place an order, get there when they tell you, but wait in a slow line as your food gets cold. They are open for dining in on weekdays, opt for that. read more

Patio is there and set up, but they don't want to serve people with dogs or long Covid. Don't waste your time.

Had the best shrimp and grits I've ever tasted ! It passes the vibe check ! And the employees are awesome read more

Delicious chorizo burritos, tator tots, side salads, breakfast and coffee drinks!! Absolutely love this spot and service is always fast, friendly and attentive. What's the Downside? It's typically got a long line of ppl on the wait list during weekends. This isn't their fault though, the spot is just so good! They do have a small window for easy take out which is nice and easy. Fair warning: It's dangerously easily to gain weight and get addicted to the different foods! This has been the struggle for me before and during my pregnancy haha read more

Cute location, clean and good decor inside! We received prompt and attentive service. The food was good. I got the Chilaquiles (basically breakfast nachos), very nice flavor! And my husband got scrambled eggs. The eggs however were only average, which was probably the biggest complaint since we were there for breakfast. read more

Neptune's - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

This place is AWESOME!!! Easily our new favorite place! We have been on the island for 7 months and were pleasantly surprised to find such a great place to eat. The food is fresh and the flavors are amazing. The chefs obviously take pride in their work and the hosts and servers are super friendly. The large windows let in a satisfying amount of sunshine and the light colors make the place bright and cheery. We will definitely be back read more

Neptunes I discovered the chicken silog on the recommendation of a friend. That is the best version of fried chicken I have ever tasted in my life! The service is great and the portions are plentiful. I do wish they were open for dinner but I am always up for chicken silog. Thank you!!!! read more

Neptune's - Chicken Silog! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

I've eaten here plenty of times and I can say that I have never been disappointed. The coffee is DELICIOUS and pairs perfectly with their menu. I went today for some breakfast and had a memorable Steak Benedict. Executed so well. I could list everything ive eaten there, say it's been delicious and break it down but I recommend you experience it for yourself. read more

Hands down think Neptunes is the best breakfast restaurant in Alameda. They really put careful thought in to each dish. For example even the "fries" isn't just one kind of potato, but a medley of colorful taters. Love their french toast and the generous amounts of fruit splashed all over. Super friendly. Even made our kids a nice latte art for their hot coco. Who does that!? 4 Stars tentatively for now. Only because they STILL DON'T HAVE DINE-IN. Don't know of any other place that closed dine-in during pandemic and still haven't opened up their dine-in. The experience of takeout is just not the same. The latte art? gets smooshed by the lid. The taters? not so crispy after it's been boxed and driven home 20 minutes. Will change this to 5 stars as soon as I hear that dining room is open. I promise! =D Til then... not sure how often will return. read more

The service is a 4/5. The food is 1/5. So thus, I'm forced to leave 3 stars. We ordered the fried chicken, avocado toast, breakfast burrito, and the chilaquiles. They all lacked flavor and the special taste each one should have. The avocado toast was absolutely horrid, I have to spit it out. It was like avocado mixed with matcha powder - I like both ingredients, but not together! The breakfast burrito was extremely bland and the ingredients didn't mix well together. The fried chicken was probably the better out of the rest, but still, not the flavor of fried chicken you'd expect. The service however was great. I called the order in ahead of time and picked it up effortlessly. Unfortunately I will not return because it wasn't as inexpensive as other breakfast spots. My total was ~70. read more

I have been going to Neptune's for a while & have not been disappointed. The standard with a matcha latte is my go-to while my partner rotates between ordering the French toast, carne asada fries, and anything off the eggs and things section with a coffee. Recently we have been taking advantage of their takeout window. Same great quality food & drink read more

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Incredible breakfast and filipino food a short walk from the beach. They have a smaller menu, but everything on there hits the spot. Each dish is a classic with a twist that just uplifts the meal. I'm obsessed with the pesto that comes with the market salad and the caramelized sauce that comes with the friend chicken silog. Neptune's puts so much care into their food. The chef is a great cook. I'm glad they're still take-out only so they can focus on cooking instead of waiting tables. read more

Walked in 21 minutes before they closed and we were treated as though we were bothering them (eye rolls, unwelcomed vibe, the whole 9). Sorry for the inconvenience and a willingness to try their overpriced subpar food again. Better off going down the street to Jolie when at least the prices and service match the food quality. Now I recall why I haven't returned since their laughable 9-month long "soft opening". Fool me once... Perhaps set your closing time as 2pm if that is how late you care to serve customers? read more

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My boyfriend and I live in Alameda and decided to stop here for brunch, as it was on the same route as our walk. I ordered the shrimp and grits with fried oysters, he ordered the chorizo omelette (not pictured). Before I get into the food, I'd like to first mention the restaurant first. It's adorable! Very cute and quaint and the outside dining area is a lovely place enjoy brunch, on a sunny day. Okay, back to food. My shrimp and grits were very disappointing. Probably the least favorite that I've ever had. The grits were slightly sweet and had sweet corn in them. That threw me off. The fried oysters were very bland and tasted old. They were literally thrown in flour and fried without any seasoning. My boyfriend said that his chorizo omelette was, "okay". The service here was also not the best or friendliest. My boyfriend asked our waitress for a straw to which she replied, "we don't have anymore straws." We saw another party that was seated 15 minutes after us with straws in their drinks. We asked a different waiter for a straw and he brought us one... weird. Our waitress wasn't attentive, whenever we needed hot sauce, more coffee, etc., we had to wave someone down and ask for it. We signaled for an employee when we needed a coffee refill and she snapped at us, "I'm not waiting your table!" I like to support local businesses but not when the service is bad. My boyfriend would like to give this place a second try. We'll see... read more

Neptune's - Shrimp and grits with fried oysters - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Got here and got on waitlist for a table for 2 even though there were at least 3 empty tables available to seat customers. We waited for about 15 minutes to be seated at one of the empty tables we have been looking at wondering why they are not seating people. Once we were seated, we notice that it took another 10 min for them to seat the other tables that was empty. There was no need for this waitlist if the hostess is good at the job. Or it could be business tactic just to appear busy (waitlist). We were not greeted by any waiter or waitress for a while and we were ready to order so we looked around to see who our wait person is that when she decided to come by because she saw us looking for someone. The kitchen saved this place. The food was pretty good with the exception of the kitchen and waffle - It was sauced too heavy and waffle was kinda cold. This place has the potential for at least 4 stars, but service from the start needs major improvement. read more

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I've been here twice and my last visit left me wanting more chicken and waffles! We sat in the patio area on a busy Saturday morning and started with 2 blood orange mimosas. The fried chicken here is better than Brown Sugar Kitchen. Neptune's friend chicken was juicy and the skin was perfectly crisp. The waffles were huge and crispy, paired with a fresh bed of leafy greens on the side. It was pure heaven and I can easily say that the next time I'm back I'm not sharing lol. I loved every bite! My friend ordered the steak Benedict and it was delicious. Who doesn't like steak and eggs?! It also came with a heaping amount of crispy home fries and that really hit the spot. Both dishes were massive and we split everything down the middle. I left completely satisfied. Thank you Anna for my early birthday brunch! We're coming back soon :) read more

Good food and good service. Fun flavor combinations and creative plates. Busy on the weekend, but worth the wait! read more

Neptune's - Carne Asada Fries - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Friday @ 11am: Not too busy. Ordered: Pork Sausage Silog There are a few items on the menu that were Filipino inspired that I felt the description was misleading. Lumpia was described as longanisa... Then the pork sausage dish was literally pork sausage, not longanisa which I assumed it would be. So my dish. Pork Sausage Silog... The pork sausage was just that. A plain pork sausage pattie with salt and pepper. Garlic rice lacking garlic flavor and weirdly had peas in it. I would not recommend this dish. Boyfriend ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was ok. I would have asked for the sweet and sour sauce on the side as the chicken was drenched in it. After he was done with his chicken I noticed that around the leftover bone the meat left on it was red. Although a flavorful dish, undercooked chicken is not acceptable. Best part of eating here was the decor and coffee. read more

Neptune's - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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I specifically asked for two wings instead of thighs and when I got to my destination I see I was given two thighs. Not ok to not get what I specifically ordered. The food also is mediocre at best. read more

Date: 4/27/2017. Time: 11:48 AM. 61°. Partly sunny Neptune's officially opened about or close to 10 days ago. They are in their soft opening phase until April 30. This location was once Foster Freeze for many years. I have to admit this eatery looks much cleaner and the ambiance is a feel of comfort - soft smooth jazz gently playing in the background, main dining room in a bright blue and framed artworks with a nautical/sea cruise theme, as in Creature From the Black Lagoon, Creature From the Haunted Sea, Lady Neptune and the three diving helmets on display. Ambiance: Besides what is mentioned above, Neptune's is wheelchair accessible. Main dining room has three booths on one side with several tables and chairs on the opposite side by the windows. Table and bench type seating are of a dark brown hard wood. I am okay with the bench, but for those with lower back problems I recommend seat cushions for the tushies. There is an outdoor patio area with more seatings and here is where it's dog friendly and people are allowed to bring their pets. Eats and beverages: Two orders of cheesy shrimp & grits with fried oysters, coffee and an Arnold Palmer. I almost gave Neptune's a two star rating on this lunch entree. It was disappointing, and I am putting it mildly, that the grits were undercooked (not a creamy texture, but lumpy and lukewarm) and had a subtle sweetness instead of a savory seasoning. The crust of the fried oysters atop the grits was warm, but the inner part was icebox cold. Savory grits, southern style, is creamy and seasoned with butter, salt and pepper. Was this entree an epic failure? Yes, my husband and I gave our critique/feedback of this entree. We had shrimp and grits at two different venues, which was much better than what was served by Neptune's. I am not sure if they will remove this item from the menu or make improvements on it. The value of the meals is a tad pricy; portions are okay. The staff was nice and pleasant, aiming to please and resolving this matter expeditiously. They removed the entrees and asked if there were any other items we wanted in place of the bad lunch entree. Second time around was much better. My husband had the hangtown fry (omelette stuffed with bacon and fried oysters and a side of hash browns). I had the fried chicken, Tselog style (drumstick and thigh, served with fried rice in chicken fat, fried egg and pickled vegetables). These two entrees were much better than what we had originally ordered. Food was piping hot and delicious. The wait for the fried chicken was another 20 minutes. I did not mind waiting since Neptune's is not far from my neighborhood and I am retired; thus, I was not pushing and/or making demands for the kitchen to do a rush job. Neptune's is not serving dinner yet. Right now it is breakfast/brunch and lunch. I can only speculate that dinner will be served in the future, pending approval of a liquor license (beer and wine) by Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control (state government agency). Based on what I know with ABC, a liquor license can take up to 90 days for approval. Parking is ideal with two spaces for handicapped parking and plenty of parking on the side and back of the business. Neptune Plaza which is next door also has plenty of parking spaces. Because we were not charged for the cheesy shrimp and grits, we were given a complimentary dessert of waffles and sliced fresh apples and they quickly handled our near disastrous dining experience, I am giving Neptune's a four star rating for their ambiance, customer service and being pet friendly. I believe there will be improvement in that cheesy shrimp and grits. Otherwise, the entrees we had the second time around is somewhere between a 3.5 to 4 star rating. read more

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For food and staff friendliness, would be 5 stars. But maddening order ahead system where you can't pay ahead and often (esp on weekends) need to wait 20+ minutes in line with people who are putting in new orders. Cmon Neptunes - you've had a lot of time to work out a better system. read more

During my first visit I was appalled with my "customer service" experience though the food was pretty good. I'm glad I refrained from writing a review. The waiter who greeted us at the door that first time was just an a-hole. The signage in the window was misleading as to their hours - which I pointed out - but he chose snarkiness to respond to my question about whether they were open or not. I confronted him with his attitude and he continued to be obnoxious as he led us to a table. Thankfully he had someone else wait on us because clearly this dude and I were off to a bad start. On Friday he wasn't there and hopefully he's gone. The waitress we had was great and the food was delicious. read more

I love brunch and Neptune's is definitely the place to get some great food in Alameda. Their coffee is fantastic (get two straws if you're a slow drinker like I am...the paper straw will get mushy!) The waffles are both perfectly crispy and fluffy every time. Love their Aubrey Benedict as well. They're only doing take-out orders right now, and their line can get pretty long but at least service is quick! *Note: photo attached is from a prior visit when they had outdoor dining available. read more

Neptune's - Aubrey Benedict & Sweet Waffle - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

At this point in my life, most brunches taste the same to me. Some eggs, some potatoes, and some morning alcohol. I've started thinking about how breakfast foods could be a little more interesting, and as someone who doesn't believe the first meal of the day should be confined to specific foods, I must say Neptune's was a relief. A solid 3.5/5 stars of relief. Their dishes are very beautiful and decorated with microgreens and edible flowers, and their selection seems more experimental than other brunch menus, mixing in lumpia and elotes alongside waffles and benedicts. I ordered the shrimp and grits (and bites of other people's meals), and I definitely enjoyed the different tastes and textures. It didn't blow me away, and it was a bit overpriced, and it's true the wait can get pretty long. Sometimes it's just nice to get together with friends, laugh about a dude chugging a 2L of Squirt across the street, and feel like you don't have a weekend to-do list. I think that's what brunch is all about. Neptune's does a great job at fulfilling that role, and I would definitely come back here on another special occasion (it was a friend's birthday!) The staff were extremely friendly, as were the dogs :) read more

Neptune's - Shrimp and grits. So pretty! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Very inefficient ordering and pick up process. As they still have not opened dinning area, everything is take out, which is fine. Expect if you preorder then you wait in the same line as people ordering in person, while your food gets cold. read more