I came in and ordered food then casually asked the cashier if i could exchange a drink for another one in case i ended up not liking it. she had to ask her manager/supervisor if it was okay and he immediately went off on me out of nowhere with the most aggressive and condescending attitude saying "no, no you can't just try every drink and switch it out cause you don't like it" and that restaurants "don't do that", which many do. if that's not their policy i completely respect that. a simple "no" would've been fine. i didn't do anything to warrant that type of response. and i've actually eaten here before and the food wasn't too bad! guess he was having a bad day. read more

Walked in and asked the gentleman behind the counter what was this place known for and I was told the crunchy salad was good and so I went with it and added some grilled chicken and this is by far the best salad I have ever had!! read more

Plenty - Crunchy salad ( huge portions) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

They should call this place "healthy", because the menu is very health and nutrition consious - yet delicious. With all the hidden calories in going out to eat, there are a few places that cater to a healthier menu. Order a salad and eat to your heart's content, because you know these were made knowing that you don't want to count calories - you want to just enjoy lunch, or dinner. read more

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Deliciously clean healthy food and great value! This place is on point. Great quality, awesome staff, and a lot of tasty options you can get rather quickly! read more

We came here on the weekend after a morning spent at the gym. It is a little hard to see from the car as there isn't a clear sign on the outside. Once inside we found it to be very modern yet cozy with a simple layout. We started with a boysenberry scone that was perfectly fluffy, sweet and full. We followed it up with their grilled cheese sandwich with gouda on texas toast and their vegan bowl. I was more of a fan of the grilled cheese but I am definitely not an authority on grilled cheese sandwiches despite winning an informal contest once. It has a very unique flavor, nothing like a traditional grilled cheese, so if you would like something different than the norm you might like it. The portion of the vegan bowl was generous and bursting with flavor. Pros: Plenty of healthy and less healthy choices (see what I did there?), freshly baked goods and quality ingredients. Cons: None. Bottom line: Another great spot adding to the many choices now in this part of Oakland. read more

What a great menu - so many choices. My two colleagues and I had three delicious lunches - the salmon croquette special, the eel bowl, and the chicken bowl. The portions were bountiful and the ingredients were fresh and imaginative. I had the salmon and it was delicious! This will definitely be one of my go-to places for lunch when I am working downtown Oakland. read more

Very good salad spot. Was working in the area and wanted a good salad that would fill me up. I initially was skeptical about having my dressing on top of my salad to go, however after I had one bite, I couldn't stop eating. This salad was so tasty and I add the roasted chicken on top, sooo freaking amazing! The chicken was flavorful and tender. I'm definitely coming back for me. read more

I had the unagi rice bowl and my mom had a fall salad with chicken. Both flavorful and generous portions. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food came out fast. I liked that they had games and big windows, but the space was a little spartan. Would have loved more art, as the open kitchen ends up dominating the ambiance read more

Yummy food, good atmosphere, nice outdoor seating! I had the Bacon Avocado & Poached Egg on French Levain with hollandaise sauce. It was perfectly satisfying for a lunch! The Veggie Pita Wrap is also very nice. It's easy to park on the street there and have a nice, easy lunch.​ read more

Plenty - Bacon Avocado and Poached Egg on French Levain, w/ hollandaise. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is incredible! I heard about this little spot from my local skating friends and coaches at Oakland ice center. I love trying new spots when I go to Oakland area to skate and couldn't help but try this place out after friends were raving of their salads! I had company so we ordered the bacon spinach salad, the brown rice bowl and the avocado toast. The amount of goodness here makes me want to drive back and order more right now! The ingredients were super fresh and the amount of time and energy they put in for their customers is above and beyond. I definitely will be back. This place is IT!! read more

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This place doesn't have an obvious storefront so it's not the easiest place to find but so glad my friend brought me here! It's a small shop with tables and bars to eat at. It's a grab and go type of place, there's no waiter service. The menu isn't too big but it has a lot of healthy options/asian fusion. I couldn't decide between a bowl or salad or something else. I ended up getting the the korean BBQ chicken and I did not regret it whatsoever! It came with hearty pieces of well seasoned Korean BBQ chicken along with a large portion of slaw. The slaw was pretty good and I really enjoyed the korean BBQ. My friend got the vegan bowl and it was such a large portion. I got the chance to try some and it was really good. Before we left, I decided to try a cookie because it looked so good. I tried the coconut toffee cookie and it did not disappoint. I definitely would come back again! Remember, this place isn't very obvious so don't be afraid to just walk along in and hope you made it to the right place! :) read more

Plenty - Spicy korean chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Good Food, but don't trust them to know what dishes they serve are food allergenic. When trying to order, they don't train their staff to know: which dishes are lactose free; which dishes are gluten free; what dishes they recommend in general. Pass. read more

Super tasty and hearty lunch today! Friendly vibe. Got the special fish with lots of fresh veggies. I'll be back for sure.

A solid little cafe serving up coffee, pastries and sweets and a whole hodgepodge of food from open faced toasts to salads, to bowls, to eggs. A ton of communal seating, nice bright ambiance, and free wifi. The fare is mostly healthy, with a slight Asian influence and very simple. A friend and I opted for salads: her the chicken romaine with a light caesar vinaigrette, myself the spinach, bacon, tomato salad with a buttermilk, blue cheese vinaigrette. Both salads were simple, ample and delicious. Prices are in the $11 range for most items, which is to be expected for a hipstery spot in this area. I didn't go for coffee this time, but to note they don't have decaf and I don't believe they have iced tea either. They do a have a fridge with some raw juices and potentially some kombucha. Overall, a solid little cafe serving up some solid eats! A nice spot for a simple, yet pleasant lunch! read more

Plenty - Chicken romaine salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Gave this place a try one day after work and I am pleasantly surprised! With a clean interior & friendly staff, Plenty offers an assortment of salads, rice/noodle bowls, pastries, and sandwiches all sourced from the local community & local farmers. Everything on their menu sounds/is super healthy, but also very delicious. I had the Bacon Avocado Spinach salad dressed with bleu cheese buttermilk dressing which costed about $12 after tax. Seemed pricey at the moment when I was paying for it at the register but when I finally received the salad bowl, I was impressed with the portions and also their lovely presentation! It definitely tastes as good as it looks, maybe even better. I ate about half (which filled me up a good amount) so I saved the rest for later. I highly recommend anyone to try this place! I've recently developed a new obsession with salads and attempting to eat healthier and I've never had a more delicious salad in my life! I'm even excited to go back soon to try other items on the menu. read more

Plenty - Bacon Spinach Avocado Salad!!! Bleu cheese buttermilk dressing. As tasty as it looks! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Plenty is amazingggggg! Jack is a very kind and inventive chef who is thoughtful about his menu offerings. All of his salads, bowls, sandos are fresh, filling, and flavorful. My fave is the crunchy salad, brown rice bowl, or vegan bowl. My MIL loves the fried chicken, so I would recommend trying it as a sando or as an addition to your salad. You can order ahead on the website. Estimated wait times are generally spot on. Love this place. read more

Food is decent. Vide is great. Everyone is friendly. Wall art is interesting. Variety of board games available. read more

Plenty - Unagi eel bowl - blood orange mimosa - beef omelette - thai iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

One of those places where the food you get actually looks like the advertised photos and tastes just like how you imagine it would. Very convenient for a healthy lunch in the middle of a work day, and the owners are very polite. Ambiance of the restaurant is very coffee shop like, so it's a good work place too. read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I came today for lunch with a friend. I had already been here on 2 other occasions. I really love it because it has something delicious for everyone. Today, I had an arugula salad with cranberries, chicken and farro. It was so delicious, nourishing, and filling. I brought a friend who was in love with his bacon and spinach salad. He took a menu with him so he can show his wife what a great place this is. It is a great addition to the neighborhood. We both ate every single leaf and every single crumb. If you come by, you may see us because we're going to become regulars! read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I teared up a little because it was so good. I had the beef rib special with Mac n cheese and side salad. It was just beyond delicious.

I would never have known this was here if not for Yelp. There is no external marking or sandwich board to point it out and the inside was dark compared to the sunny day outside. That said, my iced latte was dope, any my pepper chicken salad sans farro was amazingly fresh. I recommend they put more energy into marketing at the street level to draw customers in. I'd hate for this place to close due to lack of indicators that it exists. I'm new to the neighborhood and there are people moving in and out in the uptown area all the time. Less solid places like Hopscotch advertise themselves better. read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice service and atmosphere, but food is a bit expensive for the portions. I will definitely come back from time to time.

I should have wrote this review long ago. I love this place and how convenient the location is. Let's say you go to 24 Hour Fitness on Webster. The temptation to just EAT after a long session is so invasive into our thoughts that sometimes we'll eat whatever is around without knowing. Plenty makes it so easy for me to grab something healthy and DELICIOUS to eat. Their Brown Rice Vegan bowl is my absolute favorite. I tried it earlier this year when asparagus was in season, and since then they've made some substitutions due to it being out of season, but the bowl still does not disappoint. However, it comes with pickled onions so if you hate anything pickled other than pickles, be sure to ask that it not be included with your bowl. Now the location itself. I love the clean, modern design of the place. The WiFi connection is great, although what appeals to me most about the place is how it isn't overly crowded. The space just doesn't allow for that. If you work remotely and want to have a change of scenery, go to the gym nearby and want to keep your diet healthy instead of impulsive, or you're just looking for something new in Oakland to try just go to Plenty. You won't be disappointed. I don't even think that's possible. Other Recommendations: - Salmon Poke Bowl read more

Updating to 4 stars. Quality not as up to par as my first few visits. Avocado toast tasted a little stale and the avocado was a thin spread of what seemed like the premade avocado spread from Trader Joe's. While portions are huge, the vegetable bowl was a little lacking in flavor and lacked a special je ne sai quoi. Also FYI the genmai tea aka green tea with toasted brown rice is just a pre packaged tea bag and not a special loose leaf tea made in house (as I imagined lol) read more

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It's unfortunate that I can't recall the names of the dishes we ordered but they were amazing! Firstly, I typically don't order avocado toast when going out but this one was amazing. The toast was soft and crunchy with the avocado spread on top which had a slight kick of heat and a perfectly poached egg on top. My boyfriend got the salad which contained asparagus, chicken, some seeds, and a oat-like base. Delicious and healthy option for brunch read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This place is absolutely great! I had the Smoked Salmon Toast and my boyfriend had the Brown Rice Bowl and they were both delicious. We then finished our meal off with the Vanilla chocolate chip cookie and the Peanut butter cookie and they were so yummy! This place is really amazing and I'm going to be making it my personal mission to try everything on the menu. read more

Plenty - Brown Rice, Smoked Salmon Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Really awesome service, and absolutely amazing food. We went for Sunday brunch, and will definitely be back. Check it out! read more

Plenty - Chicken and waffles, Hash bennies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I've only been here to just chill/study so I haven't had the food yet, but the coffee is good and the staff are great. Definitely recommend and will try the food at some point! read more

Met a colleague here for lunch today and officially found my new favorite downtown Oakland lunch spot. The produce & ingredients were all fresh and high quality. They even spaced out my lunch order and coffee order, and brought the coffee over to me because they could see I was too busy with my meeting to go pick it up at the counter. Definitely give them a try. I know I'll be bringing much more of my business to this adorable spot. read more

Plenty - Bacon Avocado Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Met a friend here. Was delighted that they were able to accommodate her desire to eat gluten free and omit one other item she couldn't eat. There were things on the menu that appealed to me. I had the spinach salad minus the bacon. Most places are more than happy to leave off the meat, usually the most expensive part if this dish. Kudos to Plenty for not just doing that but giving me some extra avocado in the salad. There were sufficient seats and everything was clean. It was well lit with natural light. read more

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For $11 pre tax, the salad was just "ok". The set up looked nice and I thought it was cool that they had stevia for coffee. The employee at the register was nice but that's about as far as it goes for positives. I ordered the bacon spinach avocado salad. The blue cheese dressing was incredibly watery. The spinach portion was fine but the avocado portion appeared to be significantly smaller than photos. The bacon was cold which was fine since the dish was a salad but... it tasted old. Cold bacon still tastes like bacon but cold old over cooked bacon tastes like a dog treat. The meals of those in the restaurant didn't seem too terrible so maybe I'll try to order for there... "to go" lunch didn't work out. read more

Plenty - Bacon spinach avocado.. guess they're not consistent with portions - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great food & drinks. Love the chicken & waffles Staff is friendly & facilities are clean. Outdoor seating is nice.

Came by Plenty on a Sunday morning. There were three people heading out but otherwise, we had the place to ourselves. Inside, there are lots of window seats and big tables for larger groups. Menu includes sandwiches, biscuit and gravy, rice/noodle bowls, salads, sides, some specials, baked goods, and drinks. I got the biscuit and gravy and AT got a blueberry scone and coffee. The biscuit and gravy plate comes with one biscuit (cut in half), one poached egg, mashed potatoes with duck fat gravy, and a lightly dressed arugula salad. For starters, the dish was a lot more filling than I expected (given there's only one biscuit). As an all-things-potato lover, I really enjoyed having mashed potatoes in the morning. That said, the potatoes didn't have much body and almost seemed like boxed mashed potatoes (I'm sure they're not, but the consistency felt like it!). Despite the texture, I still really enjoyed the rich flavor of the mashed potatoes with the gravy. And biscuit. And poached egg. And salad. It's a cute, clean neighborhood restaurant with some unique and some standard food options. Lots of light, space, and free wifi, so it'd probably be a good place to hang out and read or do some work while grabbing a snack, drink, or meal. read more

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Oh, they've got "plenty" alright. Plenty of kale. Plenty, plenty of kale. As I adjust to the newfound spots and sight lines developing all around Oakland, I've had to learn the hard way to carry a healthy level of caution with me with every encounter and eatery I test. As a devout worshiper of fresh vegetables, I was pretty excited when my BFF suggested we meet a friend for lunch at Plenty. I checked out their website and was inspired by all the rhetoric about fresh, local ingredients and Plenty's passion for the community they're nestled in: "Oakland culture is rapidly expanding, and with all the changes, we want to keep Plenty grounded with community relations, wholesome ingredients, and love for house-made foods. The Oakland community has supported us for years and we want to give back. Through food, we'll be sourcing local and all natural ingredients from farmers we trust through years of working together. Through people, we are working with great non-profit organizations and charities, giving our support when we can." A lot of gentrification lip service, def. But I wanted badly to believe! Did I notice they were overpriced? Kinda, with salads starting at $12.50, but I was willing to give them a chance anyway. I chose to forego a salad and grabbed their Vegan bowl, with organic mixed greens and kale, quinoa, sweet potato, kidney beans, broccoli, squash, pickled onions and smoked almond pesto. Well, that's what the menu said anyway. When the bowl arrived, it was a whole lot of kale and not much else. I turned to my girl and examined her bowl, which was supposed to be the Brown Rice bowl, layered with brown rice, veggies, a poached egg, and, of course, KALE. Except all I saw when I looked down at her situation was more of the same... Hella, hella curly kale crowding a bowl without much else involved. And, might I add, this stuff was seriously lacking flavor. It's one thing to give me a bowl of vegetables and quite another to give me a bowl of relatively raw vegetables without the accouterments promised up on the menu. Plenty charged us $13 a pop for a dish we could have made in a Berkeley Bowl aisle for less than $2 without all the trouble. Needless to say, if I want this experience again, I'll go raid someone's garden. For FREE. read more

like everyone in the industry, Plenty has pivoted and their menu has a handful of new sandwiches that the chef/owner Jack is trying out. go early because a lot of the menu sells out quickly! needless to say, this spicy chicken sandwich was one of the best damn things i've had to eat during the entire pandemic, and a reminder why i love eating at this place. read more

Plenty - *Spicy Schezwan Fried Chicken Sando - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here with my one-year-old and asked for a highchair and they said that they don't have any. Only one table has chairs the rest of their tables have stools. the table with the actual chairs was taken so we sat at a table with stools. Wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't having to hold my wiggly 12 month old but I was holding my wiggly 12 month old because they don't have highchairs, so the stools weren't great. Ordered Avacado toast. It may just be a pet peeve of mine but when I order avocado toast I'd like to actually see slices of avocado and not just a smear of green, especially for what people charge for avocado toast. So at Plenty, you get a smear of green Avacado/Guac over toast. Way to profit because no way it's even half of an Avacado on that toast. It was however very good. Just hard to eat because I was on a stool, holding a wiggly 12 month that old, because they don't have highchairs. Probably won't go back unless they become more kid friendly. read more

this place is the cutest! it had the best service and amazing atmosphere. Their menu is nice and simple but with extraordinary flavor. they served us quick and the food was AMAZING. We got the maccha waffles and chicken, the avocado toast, kimchee, and brisket! all the food was great. the only thing I have to say that isn't all that great is their Thai iced tea and iced coffee, they were not the best. I loved this place overall and will be coming back. read more

Review #200! I had Plenty bookmarked for weeks, so was delighted when Jeffers recommended it for our lunch spot. Bright, artsy minimalist interiors with countertop-height tables, stools and wall-hugging counters greeted us. I had read their menu several times before visiting but still took awhile deciding -- everything looked so good. One big plus for Plenty: you can order healthy, you can order indulgent. For my main eats, I opted for the former, with their Rice Noodle bowl of lime-seared shrimp, peanuts, cellophane noodles and a host of veggies and fresh herbs dressed with a Thai Chili-lime Sauce. Beautifully served Cobb salad-style (the pic doesn't do it justice as I was already well into eating and mixing it), the Bowl was both refreshing and satisfying. Exactly what I wanted. While Jeffers ordered and enjoyed the Pepper Chicken Farro salad, I insisted we split, even for a taste, an order of the Biscuits and Gravy. As healthy as my rice bowl was, this shared order was a counterpoint of indulgence. And just as delicious. With a poached egg (rating a 9.5 on the JZ jiggle scale -- nice job, guys), mashed taters from heaven, slathered in duck fat gravy, with hearty biscuits that stood on their own merit -- this biscuits and gravy dish was an ultimate comfort food. Just really excellent. All very reasonably priced, and served by a delightful staff. My only minus might be the all-stool seating (a real seat with a back rest would have been welcome that day.) Plenty seems well-oiled for take-out, so perhaps interior seating isn't a primary consideration. Beyond this minor quibble, Plenty won my heart and stomach with its cuisine. Heartedly recommended for a lunch, a munch, or anything in between. read more

Plenty - The shrimp rice bowl -- more like a salad, beautifully presented (I was well into eating when the photo was taken) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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If you havent been to this hidden gem in Oakland, you are missing out. This place is so good. Healthy food that tastes yummy. You never get sick of their food choices because they have a lot of choices and each one is so good. The food is always fresh and great service. Good sized portion that are reasonably priced. Outdoor seating and games available. read more

Plenty - Furikake Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place. Got the Brown Rice Bowl with chicken. Everything here is as fresh and delicious as it looks. It's also rare to find a place that has both healthy options... as well as a few decadent indulgences. (fried chicken... pork belly... pastries... Be sure to treat yourself to a coconut almond milk chocolate cookie!) A winner. read more

Plenty - Brown rice bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California