I really enjoy the food here the sandwiches are on point and very generous portions. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The vibes here seem like dive bar mixed with indie rock live band venue. For sure need to come back when they have someone playing music but always a great stop for a good sandwich. read more

Stay Gold - Chili - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was very excited to try this place and heard good things about the BBQ. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed. The brisket was barely edible. It was dry, crumbly, and did not taste smoked. It tasted like dry pot roast and was cut too thick. They were out of ribs, so I can't comment on them, but I had the links as well. They were just ok. Nothing special. The restaurant is cool-looking and has a great outdoor patio with a pool table and picnic tables. If the food matched the ambiance, I would become a regular and bring my friends, but the food didn't cut it. read more

I was very disappointed with my recent visit to Stay Gold Delicatessen. I ordered the turkey sandwich with bacon and avocado on a po' boy roll, which cost $19.99. Sadly, the sandwich was mostly lettuce with very little meat, making it a poor value. To make matters worse, a 2 oz bag of chips was priced at $4.49. Given that the wholesale cost is only $1.35 this markup is 240% and feels exploitative!!! They also sell alcohol, including beer, where the profit margins are likely significant, making the overpriced food feel like an unfair extra. It saddens me because I'd like to support local businesses, but I can't stand feeling exploited when I visit an establishment. read more

Easy street parking on a random week day with AC/DC blasting. It seemed more like a watering hole than a restaurant, but the menu was by the register. I don't know if they had table service. I ordered the ribs with a side of collards and the salad. Sadly when I got home, the collards did not make the bag so I won't give them five stars. But the ribs were amazing and they hit the spot. Six ribs with two different sauces that were unnecessary because the ribs were so delicious on their own. Nice counter person, alternative vibe and delicious. read more

Great food, great staff. Owner is amazing. I have to come here at least once a week. Beer is fresh and the pinball is on point. Entertainment is live, and free pool. Havent witnessed any problems and monday night comedy is full of great beginners and seasoned comics. I recommened this place to everyone on my family, strangers, tourists, and folks around the world. World cup showing was held here and im not even into soccer, the energy and had me here. read more

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This was a hole in the wall that a few coworkers and I stopped by to visit. You can smell the bbq from around the block. It's spacious and would be a fun place to hit for Gameday or before a Cal game. I didn't get to snag a good pic since I was a little embarrassed to do so in front of my coworkers but the Italian sandwich was fat and delicious. My coworker got the brisket sandwich which looked like it was on toasted sliced bread. All the sandwiches sound good and the prices are fair since these are bigger sandwiches. I would love to go here any chance I get. read more

Stay Gold - The Italian Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

Come here for the bbq, stay for the beer! The very best bbq in Oakland. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, smoked hot links, wow. The bread is soft and crunchy at the same time. They grill the sandos panini style, and the puts it over the edge. Service and simple and appreciated. You just want your food, and that's what you get. There are cozy picnic benches in the back outdoor seating, and everything is walked to your table. The beer you get right when you order, and that's the way it should be. Great BBQ joint. read more

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The server was very passive aggressive I just wanted to confirm that he heard my order for a drink and he said "everybody is talking to me.. just wait man" like yo chill I am a minor. Like if you can't handle a little bit of multitasking you shouldn't be in food service. The ambiance was nice but personally wasn't for me. Won't be coming again that's for sure read more

The flavor is here! Stay Gold Deli knows what's up. The Italian sandwich (add extra pepper relish) is amazing! If you like a punch of flavor, pickled vibes, with yummy meats, this is the sandwich for you. Their mac n cheese is flavorful and has seasoning! Love shell noodles because the sauce really can be soaked up and coated. You've got to try this spot! Next time I'll be getting some bbq too! read more

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I love this place! I always get a side of beans to go. I really like that they have pinball and an outdoor area to relax or bring a friend.

I enjoyed the barbecue ribs very much, tender and flavorful. One order gave me five meaty pieces, more than enough for my husband and me.

I like the location, menu, food, facility and outdoor patio. I don't like the service. I've been there several times and employees arnt nice or even polite and there's been times when I've been standing there at the counter for several minutes clearly waiting for service but being ignored by workers who arn't busy. It feels like a relationship gone bad. Yeah I'll be back but not that often. read more

Let me start with I love a good dive bar. Now marry the dive bar feel with quality bbq and a top notch deli and you have a new big fan. Been twice and staff is always chill, had some soccer on for lunch and they know how to pour a cold beer. First time, I had the Italian sando. Came with the perfect amount of meat, pepper relish, pepperonchini and herb dressing on that po'boy roll had me crying tears of joy. Next time, had to check the bbq side of the house so I got the Epic sando and it was damn good. All the meats were on point and the cherry pepper/coleslaw mix gave it a good balance. It's in a rough area and could use a little TLC but I kind of like how all of that gives it character. It's a spot I'll be back to often when I'm on that side of town. read more

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by far the best barbecque I've had in the Bay Area in many years. I haven't had it this good since the old Lily's Da Pit on Divisadero in San Francisco. the ribs were well seasoned, the meat was amazing, the cooking was great (super tender and easily falling off the bone). sauces were great, sides were great. Miles is super cool. Love the beer garden with pool table in the back, and love the pinball machines inside. I will be back for sure. read more

After hearing about the tragedies that happened here, a few of my coworkers and I decided to spend a lunch here to support the business. This is my second time eating here! I always opt for the BBQ brisket sandwich. It's flavorful, soft, and filled with meat. You can't go wrong. The beans are also really good! Didn't order it myself but someone at my table did and I got to nibble. Everyone loved the beans. While in my opinion it's not Horns BBQ, Stay Gold can hold its own. There's tons of beer selection and I've heard that there are events hosted here. Neighborhood is not the best so just be weary of your car and your surroundings! read more

Stay Gold - BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

Underrated sandwiches and bbq in west oakland. Home of one of top 3 sandiwches all time, the pony boy. Pulled pork + greens + pepper relish = heaven. Nice beer selection and backyard too. This charming dive stole my heart and stomach a long time ago, and I'm glad I live much closer now for easier frequent visits. read more

Stay Gold - The Riblet Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

I've ordered Stay Gold a few times on Doordash. It's a nice local Oakland spot. I've mainly ordered their meat sandwiches, I've tried their Brisket Sandwich and Slides as well as their Riblet Sandwiches. Their sandwiches come with a very good amount of saucy meat and are usually topped with cole slaw, pickles and cheese. Their sandwiches are good, although I can't comment on how healthy they might be, let's just say if I ate it for lunch I'd probably try to make sure I had veggies or a salad as a big part of my dinner. read more

Stay Gold - Brisket Sliders - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

Fun spot to watch world cup 2026. Pretty decent beers and plenty of atmosphere. Can't comment on the bbq.

No go on the ribs tasted boiled and baked won't be returning for bbq that's for sure $28 down the drain *** updated review ***the fact that your unable to except corrective criticism is crazy ... here's the receipt and it was $29 .... read more

Stay Gold - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

The barbecue is so tender the ribs are fall off the bone I proved it to my roommate by tapping the ribs on the kitchen table and the meat just fell right off. He said that was an Instagram moment. read more

Just had by far the nastiest meatball sub of my life. Do your customers a service and take this off the menu. read more

Stay Gold - Meatball Sub - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

tasty BBQ food, quick service.. good sekection of drinks and beers. And akways great fun to listen to some live music. highly recommend eating here read more

First time here Parking seemed kinda sketchy just like the surrounding area but I was able to find parking rt in front I walked in .... I was the only customer inside Menu is easy to read and ordering was easy I paid with Apple Pay There is indoor and out door seating Outdoor area seemed very nice to be honest Got a 2 way Ribs and brisket Come with 2 sides I got beans and Mac n cheese Ribs and brisket are good!! Beans are good also The bread is also nice and soft $25 total *** no chicken or hot links on the menu I would not recommend using the bathroom here Smelled so bad like straight ammonia read more

Whenever I'm in town I always stop and get an Italian deli. Hella good, it's the bread that keeps me coming back. Cool vibes and nice beer list. read more

Stay Gold - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

I am always looking for a new barbecue place to try and was happy to run across Stay Gold here on Yelp. Located on a corner, the inside is roommate with both tables and some bar seating. The patio outback has plenty of picnic tables to spread out and enjoy the fresh air. There is an extensive menu, making it difficult decision what to choose first. I figured starting with the basics was a good way to go and order the beef brisket sandwich with a side of beans. The food arrived promptly and I must say, the sandwich was enormous with plenty of meat and a good mix of coleslaw and pickles. The pimento cheese was a nice addition. The bread roll held up very well, keeping everything together until the last bite. The beans had a good flavor, with just a slight bit of spice. I wish there were more beans in the mix, but overall it delivered on flavor. Working that day was Darren, showing positive vibes, enthusiastic service, and some good looks. Stay Gold also has a good selection of beers on tap, as well as bottles and cans; certainly enough options for most to enjoy a cold drink with their meal. Stay Gold is definitely worth a repeat to explore other items on the menu. read more

Stay Gold - Menu as of 9/2/24 - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent brisket sandwich, great beers on tap, friendly service and a super chill vibe. Can't wait to return to try the ribs!

Delicious. Our table got the meatball sandwich and pulled pork sandwich and two red stripes. Good value. We were there on a Friday around 5pm, wasn't crowded. read more

Stay Gold - Meatball, and pulled pork sandwiches. Two Red Stripes. - Italian Near Me - Oakland, California

My first visit at Stay Gold Deli was surprisingly delicious! The pork ribs were so tender the meat was literally sliding off the bone. I found their ribs to be heavily seasoned, yet tender and flavorful at the same time. I used the slices of bread to absorb some of the excess seasoning, anyways. The ribs were so righteous it didn't need the mild BBQ or tangy, mustard sauce. The Brisket slices was served just the way I like it: fatty, yet moist and juicy. It may be "fatty" for typical customers, so I'd recommend requesting for a "lean" option (if possible). The Mac n' Cheese wasn't made up of a complex blend of ingredients. It seemed basic but the tender, medium shells were tossed in the right amount of creamy cheddar goodness. The Texas Beans hosted a thin, tomato-base with a blend of kidney beans and some chopped brisket. It lacked a creamy or thick-ketchup texture and I was surprised that this side dish looked like a bowl of watered-down BBQ soup! However, the dry-quality of the kidney beans helped to cleanse the palate from the excess oil. This side dish also packed some mild heat! It was an interesting take on beans and I still enjoyed this dish. I spent about $25 for this 2-way combo and I thought I got my money's worth. I'd definitely go back! read more

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Excellent central Texas style dry rub BBQ, nice outdoor seating area and super fun punk rock shows on weekends. What more could anyone want? read more

Could barely find anywhere to park. In a very dilapidated part of West Oakland. Walked in and was greeted by a dumpster in the outdoor seating area and flies when I walked. I saw on their menu on yelp and saw $11.99 for an Italian Sandwich although it was an old picture. I should've done more digging since I found out it was $16.99 upon ordering. I wanted it for takeout, and it was nicely wrapped for me. I thought to myself I should try it before I left. The picture is below is proof enough, but this sandwich was 70% peppers/lettuce and about 20% meat. I've had better Italian sandwiches for a lot lower of a price with more meat. The bread could barely hold the sandwich together as it fell apart. In other pictures I've seen they give ALOT of meat so I was confused. Too little substance for the price in my opinion, but it kept me full until dinner. read more

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Jason what on earth are your review responses LOL anyway staff are super nice, the ham and cheese sandwich i got for a buy 1 get 1 free deal on doordash was actually so euphoric i fantasize about getting it again, it was absurdly good, but the brisket sandwich was actually the worst ive ever had, like cat food on a bun, i like fatty meat but it literally was as if someone put dry meat that somehow also had huge globs of flavorless fat in between some bread... i think they gotta change whoever they get their meat from but aside from that i always sing my praises about the spot read more

If you're looking for tender fall apart meat, Stay Gold is the place to be. For ambiance & cleanliness you won't see a Green Pass sign from the Public Health Dept. We had a variety of dishes & ordered a 4 piece BBQ plate & 2 sandwiches ( Riblet sandwich & Roast Beef w.Cheese). The 4 piece BBQ plate consisted of double portion of ribs, 1 order of pull pork & 1 order of brisket. All the meats were consistently tender, but as far as the Smokey flavor, I really didn't detect any. Out of the 3 meats, I favored the brisket which had a crispy edging to it. The ribs had cracked pepper & for that BBQ flavor you need to dip it BBQ sauce. For the last meat, pull pork, it nicely shredded & had a mild flavor to it. As far as sandwiches go, I really enjoyed the riblet. The coleslaw gave this sandwich a nice crunch & there was definitely no shortage of meat. Same goes for the roast beef & cheese sandwich. The tender & bountiful slices of beef really satisfies, I only wished they had melted the cheese. If the ambiance & cleanliness is updated, I would consider re-visiting, so for now this visit is sufficient for me. read more

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Wow, what a nice addition to west Oakland! When I visited Oakland solo 10 years ago, I was very enamored with Everett and Jones' establishment. Now that I am a local, I have heard that place went down hill pretty bad, so I stumbled upon this place a month ago, and returned today! I am so glad I found this place on google! The employee's are really friendly, and the food is killer! The collard greens with hot sauce... YUMMO! Run fast to this place, Oaklanders! read more

Holy cow! All I can say is get the brisket! It is to die for! It's melt in yo mouth and slap ya mama kind of tender and flavorful! Pork ribs were also fall-off-the bone tender and delicious. Comes with 2 different bbq sauces and 2 slices of white bread. Greens were good with a nice kick to them. Hard pass on the mac & cheese. Prices are fair, considering the portion sizes. The guy at the counter was a little aloof and seemed a bit bothered every time we asked him for things. Food came out fast. The inside is spacious, run down, and has total dive bar feels without the liquor. Big outdoor patio, but fair warning, it's in the hood. But that meat...someone knows what they're doing! Stay gold, Ponyboy. read more

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I haven't posted a review since it is hard to put into words the importance of this venue and what it represents. Truly unique, oldschool, hardcore and a shabby cultural icon. Like a best version Zeitgeist but more hidden gem. & killer bbq! read more

The brisket sandwich was ok! The ribs and side of brisket were just soso! The Mac-n cheese was lacking in flavor. Apparently there is a lot of black pepper that is used. We also ordered a side of beans which was 98% juice and about 2% beans and entirely too spicy for myself for the little ones. I can't tell anyone not to come here because they need to check it out for themselves but as far as personal preference, this was not for me read more

Really good "fall off the bone" BBQ Ribs! Spicy collard greens and beans! I ordered the BBQ Ribs Combo with Texas sauce, and it was really good. Yeah, the ribs were a little fatty, but they were juicy and tender. No dry, chewy meat.....or jerky on a stick. The beans were red kidney beans with pieces of meat, and a spicy sauce. I've driven past this place 100's of times, and never stopped. Mainly due the look of the neighborhood. I saw the "Check Please!" show, and knew I had to try their BBQ. So the other day, I saw "Stay Gold" pop up on Grubhub and I decided to use the $10 promo GrubHub gave me. It was worth it just to try Stay Gold's great BBQ ribs. read more

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This place has a great menu--plenty of classics with some imaginative touches. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the outdoor beer garden is the perfect setting for enjoying delicious food in a laid-back environment. On a sunny afternoon, a brisket sandwich and iced cherry cider hit the spot before a game of outdoor billiards. The music was great, and the vintage pinball machines near the bar added a fun, nostalgic twist. There's genuinely a lot to do here! To top it off, the new owner, Myles, was friendly enough to sit and chat with us, which made the whole experience feel even more charming, delicious, playful, and entertaining. Highly recommended! read more

Ordered off of DoorDash and had the best spicy jalapeño brisket sandwich! Had them add cole slaw and pickles and it was perfect! Will definitely be ordering from them again! read more

Italian Combo Po' Boy Meatball Po'Boy Ribs smell amazing in the morning Fresh Prompt I'm not going back until they offer Texas Style Beef Ribs read more