What is there to say about this place? When I went through a difficult time, this place was open late and created a space for me to be and I appreciate it that this food was very affordable for me during that time period, to say the least. With that said, I would say it's not as traditional as other places that serve similar food. It's still decent and I would come back here, specially during the late night hours when the other places are not open. Even though it's not my first choice in terms of the flavor, it remains a choice to begin with, so you're welcome to take what you will with my review. Some favorites include: chicken wrap, falafel and baklava. Enjoy! read more

Last Thursday, I had food that was catered from The Halal Guys. This is my third time eating from The Halal Guys, I finally had a chance to do a review. Everything was delicious! I love all the foods here. All the meats were fresh. The falafel were not as krispy probably because it has been covered in the tray for too long. I recall falafel were best eaten right away, otherwise gets a bit stale. Other than that, I loved every thing else. Baklava wasn't bad for dessert. A bit in the sweet side for me. Overall, I would come back and get the combo platter or sandwich. read more

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I ordered a beef sandwich, but unfortunately the food was served cold and lacked flavor. In addition, the place did not appear clean. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, and I would not visit again also service poor. read more

The Halal Guys - This is Lamb & Beef Gyro Sandwich - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

I walked in halal guys 15 mins after placing an order through uber eats. My order hadn't even been started. While preparing my food I noticed the guy in the front scratch his head with gloves on. When I asked him to change his gloves before completing my order he ignored me. I asked him to change them again and threw his hand up at me, as if he's asking me to shut up. Don't come here unless you want your food with a side of dandruff and terrible customer service. read more

The Halal Guys - This is the guy who scratched his head with gloves on. And continued to make orders. - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Halal Friday! Came here to pick up online order and got Shawarma beef. Meat was tender and not chewy. Veggies were fresh and crunchy! However, the main catalyst was the white sauce!!! A must have condiment!!!! Not complete without it! But also tried the hot sauce! Lots of kicks so be gentle! Eventually, if you like hot sauce then you'll adapt to it! One major drawback, the parking! There is none! You either have to double park to pick your food or bring a buddy! Overall, I'll come back again, with a buddy next time! read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with beef! - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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Good food with lots of options with super friendly staff. Big location with lots seating and opens late read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

THIEVES!!!! MONEY STEALERS!!! $28 DOWN THE TOILET!!! READ ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS FIRST!! Paid for extra beef, they took my money, and did NOT put any extra beef on my plate. MONEY STOLEN!! Paid for extra meat and they did not deliver! People paid for regular plates got more meat than I did. $28 for Shaddy Cheap Amount of Food with tons of cheap fillers - rice, tomato, and salad!! The meat is only a small portion of the bowl. RIP OFF!! Scam! Watch out and don't be the next victim of having your money stolen at this place! read more

No line when we came. It was fast service. Lots of tables available. They were out of tomatoes. read more

The Halal Guys - Regular Platter - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Really good spicy sauce and really good wings. The dinner plate with rice and veggies with your choice of protein is a great deal. Love the wings !!! read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Order # 36831304 To Go Order Server: Sabitri N. Date: 1/12/25 Time: 2:30 AM Food item: Beef Gyro Sandwich Last weekend, I spent time in the beautiful city of Oakland. Upon my arrival, I was hungry and wanted to have a healthy, late night snack. After thorough research, I found out The Halal Guys were opened until 3 AM. My server Sabitri N. was cool, calm, and patient during our interaction. Big shout out to all the employees working at The Halal Guys that very night. Staying up late whilst working is tough on the mind, and body. As a customer, I appreciate and value the hard work and sheer efforts put forth. In addition, I enjoyed being in the restaurant. Upon my arrival, a woman was sweeping the floor and keeping space clean. Thank you for all you do. Overall, I loved the Beef Gyro Sandwich. On a scale of 1-5, I'd give it a solid 4. Fresh toppings, excellent sauce, and succulent beef. Next time I am in town and looking for a late snack, I'll make sure to stop ny and support local business. Thank you, J read more

Always consistent and fresh ingredients. Good place to go if you don't want to wait for your food

Showed up for lunch, I ordered a sandwich. Staff didn't ask what goes in it but it was a bit of blessing in disguise, because they were shaving shawarma off the drum when not too many folks were pulling up. I wouldn't subscribe to not fresh meat cuts. The falafel was good is just I'd rather not find out if the meat gets used for future customers. I had a side of hummus, yummy, could have used a bit more bread. Soda machine was broken , lack of attention to detail. It wasn't bad, but having 2 -4 other shawarma places near by that are amazing I'd rather go over there. read more

The Halal Guys - Sandwich - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Very solid spot. Not sure what's up with the reviews. I always get great service. It's like a fresher better subway. You make your wrap with ingredients they have, they sauce it up. You eat it'. Tahini and the red sauce are the best. 5 lines of red sauce and you will know it's hot. More than that it drowns out the flavors a bit. Great people and a filling wrap. read more

The Halal Guys - Chicken Sandwich - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was good. Location is kind of sketch. The service was super good. The restaurant could be cleaner and more organized because it looks really messy and smelled like chemicals inside. read more

The service is fast and they're kind people but the actual quality of the food is like Subway. Gyros are one of my absolute favorite items and this last one was as disappointing as I remember it being the first time I came over a year ago. Portions are also pretty dismal - except for the jalapeño which they absolutely slathered on. If you're in the mood for gyro I have been impressed with Athenian Cafe so if you're trying to choose which to try I recommend going that route. read more

The Halal Guys - Gyro - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

It had been a while since I had picked up food from The Halal Guys, so I ordered a beef shawarma and falafel platter through the app. When I arrived, there were two other customers ahead of me in line -- one picking up an order and another trying to place an order. We were all told the rice had to finish cooking and that our orders would be ready in five minutes. I ended up waiting 15 minutes, during which time more customers came in. I wasn't in a rush, but it certainly wasn't ideal. I would have preferred simply leaving my home later, which I would have done if there had been any indication that there might be a delay. Other places might offer a complimentary side or dessert for making their customers wait more than a couple of minutes past the promised pickup time. I would have been happy to try the jalapeño hummus or baklava cheesecake. Similar to my past experiences at The Halal Guys, my meal tasted good, but it was too small of a portion for the money they charge. The rice and lettuce take up way too much of the platter, with a relatively small amount of meat. I was also bummed to get just one packet of white sauce. I recall getting two in the past -- maybe this is only for large platters? It was good to see the employees wearing gloves. I would have also liked to see them wearing masks while handling food. I was also disappointed that my platter was missing olives, which I included in my order. read more

The Halal Guys - New menu item signs: Baklava Cheesecake and Jalapeño Hummus - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

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Usually get a sandwich rather than a platter for lunch. I like being able to customize the toppings and sauces. It's a lot of food and it's always well flavored. Some people dine in but it always seems rather crowded and as if I'd be in the way. read more

Salty as f***. This meal will send your blood pressure Sky high Uber Eats was great. My delivery driver was awesome but again another disappointing experience from Halal Guys. I've got to stop torturing myself thank Goodness for the white sauce. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Quick, friendly and delicious food. The cheesecake was a surprise as it was unique and better than what you'd find at fancy bakeries in the city. Quick - impressively fast - people working there with impeccable memory. I don't want to call this fast food but it is. But not fast like McDonalds where it takes 15 minutes and is of questionable ingredients. Friendly - attentive - smiles - what else can I say?! Delicious food - great to have something different. Baklava cheesecake was a pleasant surprise. Many different layers and flavors. Some crunch - not overly sweet.... Americans are notorious for enjoying junky cheescake. If your a hamburger hotdog type this might be too sophisticated for you. Instead you can go to the local gas station and find a treat wrapped in plastic. read more

The Halal Guys - Baklava Cheesecake - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Ramesh was awesome! Super friendly and provided excellent customer service. He made the experience at Halal Guys really pleasant -- definitely appreciate his kindness and professionalism. read more

Came here after a concert. We were one of the last to come after concert because we went to a bar first. Even after taking so many customers and being super busy. JOSE made sure to give us fresh food and went above and beyond with gratitude. What a great person to encounter. It was delightful experience with fresh food. Thank you so much Jose. read more

The food was fabulous... HOWEVER.. I am leaving this here .. What you should be asking is why I cancelled my Door Dash, Dash Pass... I made a purchase at my work, Kaiser Oakland Medical Center at 3600 Broadway, Oakland CA. I have had Dash Pass for years. Last night I ordered from Halal Guys, $118 of food for myself and coworkers which I do almost every other week. This time I received nothing. Our hospital security has a check point at the lobby of our hospital. All the delivery drivers know the routine of delivering. They are supposed to call... IF they leave an order with the Gaurd they are supposed to take a photo of it to prove delivery. THIS door dash delivery driver, Willan (not Willam) did not deliver!!! They LIED.. messaged the app(which i dont use because it glitches) that he couldn't wait, that they left it at the front corner of the hospital lobby, the Security force we have also are armed guards posted outside and inside, they are my witnesses. Door Dash guy, NEVER delivered our $118 food order. And when I contacted Support they DENIED my claim, was NOT going to refund me the $118, because I've had to report missing items from time to time, that was why I was being denied! Ive been a loyal customer for YEARS ( I am NOT A LIAR).. NOW I am not a member...I feel that this Delivery person Willan has stolen from me!!! SHAME ON THEM, they are a thief!!! We work very long 12 hour shifts taking care of very sick patients, neonatal and Pediatric babies, children, many critically ill patients and we NEEDED our food. Who cares about the money!!! WE JUST WANTED OUR FOOD!!! Support said they could NOT contact the driver to come back with our food! Because they probably ate it and their bio said they don't speak English only Spanish and they could not talk to them! WTH!!! But NOW... because of Door Dash's FAULTY system they have lost customers!!! how about believing me, the customer, WITH WITNESSES of their LYING.. I even give GREAT TIPS... I am giving 4 Stars to Halal Guys! I would give them 5 stars if they STOPPED ALLOWING DOOR DASH to deliver their food. I am REALLY UPSET!!! Its not Halal Guys fault but you can remedy it by faulting DD read more

Well, I had a great meal from Halal Guys in downtown Oakland! The Caviar App owed me a credit, so I used it to order delivery just before lunch on a Tuesday. BTW, just a tip....just before lunchtime is the best time to order food. Usually the best crew is on duty, and everything is fully stocked. Lunch is usually the top revenue event, so the restaurant is ready to serve. (How do I know? I'm a former fast food shift mgr, and I kicked butt on lunch rush). I ordered: Zesty Lamb & Beef Gyro Sandwich and the Chicken & Beef Gyro Sandwich. OMG, both Gyro sandwiches were excellent! Easy (5/5) grade. They arrived wrapped in foil, with napkins, white sauce, and hot sauce. The pita bread was soft. These big sandwiches both had generous amounts of fillings. Also, the white sauce really brings out the flavor. They weigh in at about 12+ oz each. These sandwiches travel well as takeout or delivery. The Halal Guys are located at Broadway x 22nd St in Downtown Oakland. read more

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We were in town for All-Star weekend and went to the Paramount for a comedy show. Afterward, we were hungry and decided to check out All Guys. I got the platter, and my son got a gyro. He seemed to enjoy his, but I wasn't impressed. My food was pretty bland and flavorless, even after adding sauces and toppings. Since it's a late-night spot, I guess they can get away with simple food, but it just wasn't for me. I only took a few bites before tossing the rest. Definitely wouldn't come back. read more

Haven't had Halal Guys in a long time, so I decided to stop by this location. The beef was a bit tough, but other than that, it tasted just like how I remember. Service was quick and easy since it wasn't crowded when I came in read more

The Halal Guys - Beef Gyro & Falafel Platter - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

I was in Oakland for work and got lunch with some coworkers at Halal Guys. Having only ever been to the original New York stand before and none of the newer expanded locations, I wasn't sure what to expect. But everything was as delicious as I remember from years ago! I ordered the regular combo chicken and gyro platter. I liked the sauce packets that were available on the side, which allowed me to choose the level of white and red sauce. The accompanying sides were really good as well; although there was the occasional wilty piece of lettuce. My coworkers all opted for the wrap option, which ended up being messier, but still delicious. They enjoyed the +$1 hummus base that could be added. Overall, I was really happy to have satisfy the Halal Guys craving that I've had since I first tried it in New York. I hope they'll eventually expand closer to my hometown! Until then, I'll swing by other locations whenever I get a chance. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo Chicken & Beef Gyro Platter - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

The beef was incredibly dry. needed a lot of sauce to chew it. hard to choke down. fast service though read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

Don't sleep on Halal guys! They have really good chicken platters. When I worked I Ike's I would go here a lot. Service is great also. They have other options but the chicken platter is my favorite with the yellow rice and veggies. Can't go wrong read more

The food is excellent. However, we have consistently encountered issues with the app and the reward system. Despite frequent visits and accumulating points, we are unable to use them because staff members often say "User not Found" when scanning our reward barcode. This has been quite disappointing, and unfortunately, we have had to reduce our visits due to the system's unreliability. read more

Nice to have a Chicken n Rice option on the west coast! Not exactly like the Chicken n Rice that I used to order on the sidewalk in midtown Manhattan, but almost as good! We ordered a DoorDash pickup at 4pm on a Wednesday and the estimated 60-minute wait almost immediately went down to 10 minutes. * Chicken bowl ($13.99, +$4.49 for extra chicken) - 3.5 stars The chicken was a tad dry. But the sauce was great. We were surprised to get 2 big packets of the sauce and being stingy, we only used one. We should have used both to really soak the meat! * Baklava $3.99 - 3 stars This was dense but a little stale (full disclosure, we ate them about 6 hours after picking them up). read more

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being an ex new Yorker this food always has a special place in my heart( tummy)..but the locations in the bay area are such a disgrace to this chain! First of all Oakland's bowl is $15 bucks each! That's ridiculous but whatever But the reason why I'm so unhappy with this purchase today is coz after we were done ordering 3 bowls they finally tell us they're out of all sauces ( what??) What's halal guys without their sauces! They then give us these tiny black containers HALF filled with white sauce and just 2 red sauces. Got back home and soooo disappointed with our meal. Had to leave more than half uneaten coz there was no sauce and without it it's just plain meat over rice. I wish the store did a better job keeping stock. And at least letting customers know BEFORE they order it. The store just doesn't seem to care. read more

The Halal Guys - That's the tiny little white sauce container they gave out - Halal Near Me - Oakland, California

I had a long day with my family and was super hungry, came in at 1:30 AM and there was an employee I couldn't get his name but he went above and beyond for me and he deserves his flowers. Both his coworkers were on a break and he was killing it. The food tasted amazing per usual but shoutout to him. read more

I ordered take out, and was not impressed. 1. They charge extra for the hot sauce ($1 per packet) 2. The pita is damp and spongy 3. The "seasonal special" hummus with sweet onions was like hummus with sugar mixed in. The kids said it was too sweet to eat... 4. The "seasonal special" falafal with sriracha and honey tasted the same as the normal falafal. These were also misshapen and burnt 5. The regular falafel are good, but cost $1 per falafel. Shwarmaji near by sells them for $0.50 per falafel, and they are a local establishment not a chain. 6. The white sauce costs extra too (you get none with your order), and is made out of soybean oil. not a stong garlic flavor either. More like thinned out mayo. 7. The tahini (you got it, costs extra too, you get none with your order) is thin and has an almost rancid sesame undertone. 8. Very weak baba ganouj (not a lot of flavor, odd texture). Overall, they are probably fine for a quick wrap, can't comment on chicken/meats b/c I didn't try them. The fact that they don't include ANY sauces with orders is BS. I will not be going back with the other places available close by. Thanks read more

While it's clearly not the famed Halal Guys cart of New York City, Halal Guys on Broadway does it's job. Consistently polite, relatively quick service, they are a staple in the area for a fast and fulfilling meal. I've eaten both in-restaurant and have used their delivery services/partners (most recently Uber Eats). When dining in, the dining room is no frills and there never seems to be more than 1-2 groups eating in. That said, my most recent order of the Chicken/Gyro Platter through Uber Eats was delicious. Mountains of portions of beef, chicken and rice - which makes the steep $20 price more palatable though also restrictive for a single dinner diner. Good flavors, tender chicken and beef, and the mountains of sauce known to Halal guys is the secret sauce..pun intended. I'd order again based on the food and when I'm craving Halal Guys. The $20 price makes it a treat versus becoming a regular of mine on the dinner rotation. I hope to see more foot traffic and that Halal Guys sticks around in Oakland. The city deserves a staple like this. read more

Not as good as the SF location. Tasted very different and not as fresh. Service was ok but pretty dry.

Check in on YELP for a free Baklava offer for most Halal Guys location! A lot has changed with Halal Guys in the last 10~15 years, including a decreased rating to 2 stars for my recent visit. Portion size has gotten much smaller (inflation) and it is definitely worth paying extra for the large size! Size of the platter and meat portion was much smaller! It will be $1 - $2.50 extra depending on what service you use to purchase Halal guys! The sauces used to be free and they would give you a handful. Now, you have to pay for each pack of sauce. The pita wasn't as good because it was so soggy. I don't ever remember their pita being soggy and pita shouldn't be soggy in general... Not sure if I would go to this location again. read more

Ordered the gyro/falafel plate and baba ganoush, and was extremely satisfied. The falafel are delicious and crispy, as good as the best I've had, and everything tasted fresh. The baba ganoush was super tasty, too. Smoky, salty, and just the right texture. The price is pretty reasonable for the amount of food. Zero complaints. Every single bite was delicious. I'll definitely order here again. read more

Got the combo platter and checked in for free dessert; baklava (dessert pastry made with filo dough and honey or syrup). The meat tasted okay. Not great, not awful. They have different sauces (self-serve) like bbq, tahini and white sauce (kinda tasted like yogurt/sour cream/ranch). The cashier didn't speak English well. I showed him the Yelp offer and he looked confused and gave me a cup for soda. I explained to him it was for the free baklava. He went to get the manager in the back. A girl came out and looked annoyed. She told me just to grab the baklava from a nearby stand then she went back to the back. Won't be returning. I had really amazing chicken schwarma from a food truck in Portland, OR. I'll have to go back there lol. read more

This was a late night gyro and hummus run. Sadly neither the hummus or the baba ghanoush came with the pita bread that was stated to have been included on the app. Which is probably for the best because the pita that came in the sandwich wasn't good. It tasted aged and not in a good way. The meat also wasn't fresh, but to be fair, what can you expect at 10pm. All in all, I likely won't order from this location again. read more

I haven't been here since before the pandemic! The white sauce is the best! I usually get the chicken bowl and side of fries with all the toppings. Great location in DT Oakland and added an extra star because they're open til 2am! Great meal after a night of bar hopping. read more

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