Red Boy Cafe

4.7 (36 reviews)

Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Alma L.

They have quesabirrias now yay, still amazing service, still amazing food. I love it here

Danielle K.

Cute spot! Very nice service. Love the neighborhood feel. Totally solid diner breakfast.

J E.

We just moved to the area and are so glad we tried this place today! The chilaquiles were bomb and really well presented. And the make-your-own-omelette was also delish! They served a cute plate of cut fruit when we sat down which was a nice touch! Neighbors, go to this place. It's really homey and delicious.

Yaneli G.

Great cafe in a great location. Staff is very attentive and kept checking in. Loved the white mocha! Breakfast is delicious. Ordered the pancakes and omelet. Will be back

Joe R.

This spot is a little gem tucked away in the Oakmore neighborhood. The staff is very friendly, great service, and good food! Easy place to take kids too, lots of space, and clean. Will definitely be coming here regularly.

Yisel T.

Latte is delicious, staff are super friendly and attentive. Theres plenty of seating and street parking is available. They have nice window sitting as well!

Great service and good food. Went there for a late breakfast and enjoyed the vibe. Great

Yasmeen R.

Definitely a hidden gem, the food is delicious and the service is beyond amazing! Strongly recommend to try the breakfast/brunch, looking forward to trying their Pizza!

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Max K.

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It's a local pizza place at evenings and cafe / brunch place in weekends. Pizza are out of world, so delicious and well baked. Brunches are OK, again it's a very cozy local friendly place with good service. Has a very friendly homie atmosphere with local people and teenagers. Inside is large with many tables. Great for groups, kids, meet ups and gathering. Serves alcohol and has big screens inside for sports or TV's. Could be a cool sport bar too! read more

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Diana M.

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3 years ago

I need everyone to know this place is wonderful. The owner is kind and so respectful, as well as the rest of the staff working at this business. It is family owned and has such wonderful food here. The chilaquiles were so well made and felt homemade! There is also huge screens available to play local sports games and the music playing is very lively and fun. Will most definitely come back, they now have a permanent customer and I hope to return soon Muchas gracias por su ayuda y espero regresar pronto con mi familia y amistades !! read more

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Margaret H.

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I may have just found my new favorite breakfast spot. I was on 30 minute waitlist for a popular cafe in Montclair and decided to drive 1 mile over Highway 13 instead. It's just breakfast; I am not there to be seen. This place is spacious, the staff is gracious, the food is good and I just ordered a second latte because the first was so delicious. I have never done that before. Red Boy's is a breakfast cafe until 2 pm. They close at that time to switch to being a pizzeria beginning at 4 pm. There is ample seating inside, and outdoor seating on both sides of the street facing sides. It's clean, airy, and a great place to bring a family. If you want to be able to hear what your companions are saying, this is a great place to catch up without having to waste time in a line. read more

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Alma L.

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They have quesabirrias now yay, still amazing service, still amazing food. I love it here read more

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Abha K.

2 years ago

Maria and Daniel are the staff/owners that added their magic sparkly hospitality dust to an already delicious breakfast with a dear friend. I ordered the greek omelette and it came with delicious potatoes and toast. The portion was large too! I mentioned we were celebrating my friend's birthday and they brought out a large piece of scrumptious tres leches with a candle and didn't even charge us for it. I made sure to tip them well. The place was clean & cheerful and set in a cute Oakland neighborhood with easy parking right outside the door. read more

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Lacee E.

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Quick service, simple menu, no wait! It's a pizza place by night, low key brunch spot by day! Highly recommend for a quick, low key bite. Should you live in Piedmont, CA, you should stop by! read more

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Danielle K.

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Cute spot! Very nice service. Love the neighborhood feel. Totally solid diner breakfast. read more

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Yaneli G.

3 years ago

Great cafe in a great location. Staff is very attentive and kept checking in. Loved the white mocha! Breakfast is delicious. Ordered the pancakes and omelet. Will be back read more

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Anand P.

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This is a great spot to grab some lunch or breakfast in a quiet little neighborhood. Plenty of seating, and the menu has a good amount of choices. Be sure to try the Turkey club with chipotle Mayo. The French fries are nice and crispy, and the milkshakes were super tasty!! The staff was very nice and happy to accommodate our requests. We will be back again! read more

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Anthony G.

3 years ago

We had breakfast here. This service I believe is only available in this branch and only on weekends The food was surprisingly good. We are not much into Mexican food. The food definitely has some Mexican influence. But flavors are more of a fusion that was masterfully blended to make it an experience. Me and my wife had been long time foodies. We would normally go out to patronize family owned businesses. We thought that because this branch offered breakfast that it wasn't under the Red Boy Pizza franchise. Maybe it just happened to have the same name. But it is under the Red Boy Franchise. Except that you will see the owner's family there which is typical of those family owned small business. read more

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Jasmin J.

3 years ago

First time customer and I could say that the service was incredible and the food also amazing . My daughter made friends with the staff and the owner was kind enough to give her some pancakes . The restaurant was very festive with their super cute decorations. Very cozy to have breakfast with friends and family . Check them out ! Thank you Red Boy Cafe for the excellent service and warm welcome and to Mara for her excellent service! read more

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Joe R.

3 years ago

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Yisel T.

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3 years ago

Latte is delicious, staff are super friendly and attentive. Theres plenty of seating and street parking is available. They have nice window sitting as well! read more

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Jewel B.

2 years ago

Great service and good food. Went there for a late breakfast and enjoyed the vibe. Great read more

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beth b.

3 years ago

Hidden gem deserving of way more customers! Please support !! Arrived at 11 am opening. Two of us ordered an omelette each plus a fruit bowl. Omelettes were delicious and plentiful, and fruit was very fresh. The prices are very reasonable. read more

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Joyce L.

2 years ago

We loved the delicious yet homemade feel of the breakfast we had the last time we came a year ago. Service was lovely, and such a great place for kids! Unfortunately, when we tried to visit last Saturday (Sept 2024) around 11am, they were completely closed . When I called the number listed, their voicemail says they are only open in the evenings (it sounds like they're no longer doing their amazing brunch service?) My kids were SO bummed. This was their go-to special pancake spot in the neighborhood so if the owners are reading this, please come back on the weekends! We would be there after every soccer practice if so ! (Yelp needs to update the hours, we actually made our way here based on the fact that Yelp said it was open!) read more

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Julianne R.

Elite 25

2 years ago

Such a hidden gem. I'd highly recommend the chilaquiles. The French toast was also delicious. The avocado toast was decent, but I probably wouldn't order it again. Everything was really reasonably priced -- below average for the area. It's a casual place and perfect for a low key brunch. read more

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Su C.

2 years ago

First time here for breakfast. Service was great. We had the M&m scramble, pancakes & chilaquiles. Scramble was huge, I had 1/2 the meal to take home. Pancakes were ok, good size but taste was ok. Chilaquiles were excellent. Coffee was good too. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

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Yasmeen R.

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3 years ago

Definitely a hidden gem, the food is delicious and the service is beyond amazing! Strongly recommend to try the breakfast/brunch, looking forward to trying their Pizza! read more

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Zayra A.

2 years ago

Great customer service. We were served complimentary fruit before getting our food. I highly recommend the caramel latte to anyone who wants good coffee! read more

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Liv D.

2 years ago

Met my girlfriend here for breakfast and it was delicious. 1st time. I had the pancakes which were tasty and I have to say the cook made one of the best scrambled eggs I've eaten in ages. Light and fluffy. Our server was Maria and she was so sweet and helpful. My friend had eggs and potatoes and she said it was delicious. She asked Maria to surprise me with something sweet for my birthday. The entire staff came out singing Happy Birthday with a slice of amazing tres leches cake. AND they didn't charge for it. Daniel chatted with us when we were leaving. So friendly. They're working to have more breakfast business on the weekends. FYI: they open at 8 am unlike what the hours say online. And the addy is 1500 Leimart Blvd, Oakland! I highly recommend Red Boy for breakfast/brunch. Go frequent a local family run business! read more

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E H.

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2 years ago

Came here for breakfast one Sunday and it wasn't that busy. Coffee drinks were good, and everyone ordered the chilaquiles which were good as well. We ordered a side of pancakes which weren't our favorite. All in all it was an ok experience. Nothing to write home about, but nothing supremely bad either. read more

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Deborah M.

2 years ago

It's not cafe but a pizza place. This location didn't open until 5pm to serve pizza. Incorrect listing not Red Boy Cafe but Red Boy Pizza

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John B.

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3 years ago

We love this little spot and the new menu. Pretty great to have pancakes on demand, speaking of.......

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Fletcher F.

3 years ago

Great vibes, nice servers, good food. Would recommend to everyone in the neighborhood.

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Marianne F.

3 years ago

We had a delicious brunch at Red Boy Cafe. My husband loved the chilaquiles verdes and I loved my spinach and cheese omelette. The service was excellent and friendly and the atmosphere was very welcoming. We want to come back to try the pizza with sourdough crust!! read more

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B D.

3 years ago

Red Boy Pizza by night, Red Boy Cafe by morning! Diamond on the corner, a definite suggest!!! If you are in a hurry for breakfast, not the place for you, but if you want a place to have a good conversation while you wait, yes please! The surprises kept coming...after ordering breakfast we received a fruit appetizer. I do not recall seeing it included or on the menu but the fresh fruit was amazing. Drink, orange juice was good, tasted freshly served. However, the breakfast-winning drink was the chocolate milk!! Keep this in mind, this will fill you up. The chocolate milk we ordered tastes just like a chocolate shake without the ice cream! I'm sure the other flavors are just as amazing!! We ordered and shared French toast that came with 3 slices, bacon and scrambled eggs. This was shared by two people and was plenty, especially since we had everything else. The other order was an omelette with spinach and bacon. I was told it was very good. However, the take away from that meal was the potatoes. Small bite-sized pieces with some sort of spice that gave it a nice zing!! Small groups recommended due to its small size but a nice place to grab your morning beverage with family or a friend outside. Neighborhood was quaint and quiet on this Sunday morning. Weather was cool and made for a pleasant experience. Staff was helpful, attentive and was pleasantly surprised especially in this world where it's hard to find good help! Meal was under $50, included 2 chocolate milks, orange juice, omelette, bread, eggs, French toast, bacon and fruit. Please spend the time and visit this location. read more

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Saul C.

3 years ago

It was time for a great place like this around this location! This is my go to place for breakfast and brunch when working around the area. I love to eat the green Chilaquiles with eggs. They have very good costumer service and they won me with the plate of free fruit when we arrive I am spreading the word around for people to try this wonderful place. read more

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Rose P.

2 years ago

This place is awesome! Food is delicious and staff is super friendly. We always get breakfast burrito without chipotle mayo and with their red and green sauce. So yummy ! read more

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Audrey W.

2 years ago

Breakfast and/or brunch at Red Boy on Leimert on Thurs-Sun mornings. It's so great!!! The food is excellent and the service is too. Plus I love the family ambiance. read more

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Echo H.

3 years ago

Have always loved this place for pizza so we thought we'd try them in their new breakfast/ brunch venture. They did not disappoint! Glad to support such a great neighborhood option. Nice move Red Boy!! read more

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Lilian P.

3 years ago

This is a nice place, great coffee overall service is good as well. Been there many times for work, nice calm environment to work from there

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Michelle T.

3 years ago

Gotta go gotta go, amazing people and pastries. Highly recommend. A great family environment

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Mayra C.

3 years ago

I had a great breakfast with my kids here. Great Service. Place is clean and nice in a great community.

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More info about Red Boy Cafe

4308 Arden Pl
Oakland, CA 94602
Lower Hills
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(510) 531-9999
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Hours

What time does Red Boy Cafe open?

Red Boy Cafe opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Friday.

What time does Red Boy Cafe close?

Red Boy Cafe closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.Red Boy Cafe closes at 10:00 PM on Friday.

Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFri 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Red Boy Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Red Boy Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe does have catering options.

Does Red Boy Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Red Boy Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Red Boy Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Red Boy Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Red Boy Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe has bike parking.

Does Red Boy Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Red Boy Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Red Boy Cafe have parking?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Red Boy Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Red Boy Cafe have free WiFi?

Yes, Red Boy Cafe has free WiFi.

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We’re small local family that wants to bring the community a tasty breakfast and brunch dish and a great quality Espresso coffee.

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Le Bonbon

Customers should be aware that they place VERY expensive small…read morechocolates next to the register and they don't have price markings. Unfortunately for me when I bought a box of chocolate truffles, I added a couple of very small "Matcha" chocolates to my order. It turned out these were $10 each. I buy from this store periodically but it didn't make for a very good customer experience and I may just switch to buying someplace else, it seemed like a deliberate ripoff.

They close at 6 m-f they was close when I arrived but someone was in the store instead of…read moreacknowledge me they went to the back i will never be back again I drove from sf I called and they just hung the phone up thx

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Montclair Village Farmers' Market

Perfect as always! Today I stocked up on saag and mint chutney, and had a samosa "slider"??…read more(chaat) and garlic naan for lunch. The other vendors looked great too- esp the chicken parm sub, ceviche and pork bao. We also stopped in at the K-market- what a luxury! Grabbed 무말랭이무침, 김밥, some Japanese seaweed salad, pantry staples like Laoganma, Korean sea salt, and our fav snack chips. Plus I got to visit Booktree (my annual pilgrimage when I am in town). I love and prefer this one to larger sprawling and overwhelming markets.

First time at this farmer's market and only about a block long. There were a good variety of…read morevendors. The strawberry vendor at the end seemed the most popular. Long line and prices were reasonable. Definitely will be back when in the area.

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Olivia Coffee & Flower

Really loved this spot and this was my first time visiting. Friendly staff. Good bean options and…read morenice selection of outdoor seating in the sun (and a bit offset from the street) My banana latte was delicious. I appreciated the scorched banana topping for extra caramelization. I sipped the espresso before I mixed it and thought it was great. Not too sweet with the flavor still coming through. My only complaint it that a drink is $10 lol Hoping to come back and try their matcha!

Cute coffee shop. I've been a few times and it's been pretty busy each time. It's been about a 15…read moremin wait to order each time I've been. I've ordered the following... Sesame bagel (5/5) - Boichik bagels are always great Chocolate imperial (4/5) - pretty good Chocolate chip cookie (2/5) - the texture/chew of the cookie was great but I did not like the flavor...at all Pistachio latte (4/5) - pretty good latte although I'd prob get less sweetness to taste more of the espresso Vanilla cream latte (3/5) - the taste may have just been off due to a faulty lid causing my cup to crack and I lost half of the drink....Very unfortunate since they're pricey. I didnt taste much espresso so it was basically sweet milk. Overall it was a cute cafe but for the cost of everything, I felt slightly underwhelmed. If I'm in the area, I'll try something different because it seems like a good spot...maybe I just need to try something different.

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Not really a spot to do work or read a book

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Matcha coconut cloud

Persian Nights Restaurant

The chicken and rice are awesome. Chicken was juicy and so flavorful…read more Yogurt and chive appetizer was great. The waitress recommended it and it was way better than I was anticipating. Tachin was something completely different. So many different flavors and textures. Great change up. Wouldn't be my go to. But once in a while I could enjoy it.

We walked in and tried to get a table for 2. And the owner asked us if we had reservations. But…read morethere was plenty of seating inside and outside. Funny part is, no one walked in after us. We were then seated, the first girl asked if we wanted anything to drink which we did but we never got our drinks til another waitress came and asked us 20mins later. We told her we were ready to order and we had to wait another 10mins for another waiter to order. We got the chive/shallot yogurt, lollipop lamb chops, Koobideh and Joojeh Kabob. The kabeb dishes came with grilled tomato, grilled pepper, rice with tadig on top. They also make this pink butter to put on the rice. Food is good and everything was seasoned well and not over cooked. I want to give this place a try again but they need to work on their customer service. They catered more to other tables and we didn't even get offered the dessert menu like the other tables around us. Also, we had to ask for the check and no one even came to check if we were ready to pay we had to go up there.

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Outdoor seating

Dessert saffron rice pudding & rosewater

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Ruby King Bakery

Love coming here for the egg tarts with the buttery flaky crust that has rich filling custard…read more I always buy a minimum of 4 to have for breakfast/ a snack for the week. I store in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer for 5 mins and it's ready to eat. Their fruit cakes are also amazing. Light and airy sponge like cake packed with fruit and cream. They always have some variety and sizes in the display cases when your in a pinch too.

The BEST BBQ Pork Buns and Custard Egg Tarts!…read more I was at Ruby King Bakery at 2pm on Monday, and was able to buy some plump BBQ Pork Buns and the best Egg Tarts! Customer service was great! Big time suggestive selling! The young lady behind the counter said someone did a survey, and their egg tarts are the BEST in Oakland Chinatown. You have to come try them yourself!

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Homeroom

Homeroom is a popular Mac and Cheese spot. It was indeed, yummy as anticipated. They have a few…read moreoptions on the menu that elevate the classic food. It was filling. Thank you to our server, Anthony.

TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a…read morequick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

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Fentons Creamery

Weekday afternoon Parking outside…read moreEasy seating inside It's ice cream- how can it be bad? Tasted a few flavors before deciding Lots of people walking around but maybe not the most organized service

Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

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Me Va Con Vietnamese Kitchen

While looking for something on the way, I found this place thanks to Yelp. There is a dedicated…read moreparking lot which was a bonus. There are tables inside and outside for dining. The beef pho was ok. The broth was on the sweet side. The sticky rice (zoi man) was fantastic though. It came with quail egg, pate, Vietnamese ham, sweet sausage, scallion oil, fried shallot, and house sauce with a choice of chicken or pork. I went with the pork which was nicely chargrilled. The entree didn't look too big, but it was quite filling. Service was quick. Overall, I'm glad I found this place!

Was in the mood for pho and decided we'd try someplace I haven't been before. I've had enough pho…read morealong the west coast to know what great pho should taste like and I haven't had the best luck in the Bay. So, the verdict? Extremely impressed. This is already on my top five list in a single visit. Went for the basics: beef pho, and salad roll with tofu. I was initially put off by the short menu and few options to add toppings (I didn't see any tendon or tripe for example), and worried it would be too bland or too sweet--but it was not. The broth was deeply flavorful and more savory. Meats were generous and meatballs were exceptional, maybe the best I've had. The basil and sprouts were garden fresh, and unusually, the rice noodles were exceptional, not at all soft or pressed together. I could genuinely taste the love here. It extended to the salad rolls which were generously portioned and used lightly fried tofu which I prefer. One additional note about the broth. It's a richer style than I normally like so I couldn't drink it to the last drop, but I can't fault its great flavor. The service was above average, with a spirited vibe. Loved everything, will be back to try more on the menu.

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Bò Tái Chanh: Beef Carpaccio w/ Thai basil, fried shallot, house tangerine sauce ($18)

Tierra Mia Coffee

Got an iced horchata latte and loved it! Also got an almond croissant which was a bit mushy, but…read morenot too bad! Also got banana bread which was also okay. Good space that has plenty of seating. Staff were pleasant. Not sure if they had wifi though!

Was really looking forward to finally checking this place out. They have a bunch of things to try…read moreon the menu. There was a lot of people in there 1/2 an hour before closing too so I'm sure the place is good. I tried something new cause I usually love this drink: banana matcha, (Even though i originally came to try something else) but I was disappointed. Matcha flavor was really light and so was the banana flavor. It was more of a light matcha milk, if you will. I will come back to try what I originally wanted to drink (horchata matcha latte, I believe it was) cause I really think they have good drinks. I've heard great things from friends so maybe I just got a bad drink, off day, or because it was a new drink on the menu, it just hasn't been perfected yet? Not sure but just wasn't what I usually expect from a matcha drink. Other than that, service was great. The cashier was really nice. I was able to find street parking really easily as well. (If you do try the banana matcha, maybe ask for less milk!)

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