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    3.8 (870 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Impossible Sliderd
    Diane L.

    Sat at the bar and ate lunch. I didn't have any drinks I ordered the impossible meat sliders with French fries. The food was good, fresh and came out quickly. The bartender Marie, is friendly and attentive. I suggest stopping in if you want good food and drinks while on Park Street in Alameda. Cheers!

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    Lisa C.

    The Hob Nob in Alameda is a local favorite place for food, cocktails and cool laid back vibes. Great place for families because they have games for kids & people to play with while eating. Their food and service is outstanding. Came in with some friends after visiting the Farmers Market near by. We sat at the bar and received awesome service from Rachel. She was kind and our cocktails and food were delicious!

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    Kevin F.

    Listen, in this world. We all have to share a lotta love. The HobNob has it al goin' on. I can't remember the wait-staff-persons name (my bad), but she was amazing, and amazingly busy! I can't wait to return and try some pure veggie foods! I love it when I get response from management on little issues. Being ex-FDA, maybe I'm being a bit hyper, but I am so grateful for their attention to quality and customer care. Right on, HbNob! I'll be back!

    Vegan Fish and Chips
    Sabrina M.

    Solid food place with decent vegan options but not many. I'm vegan and have been here a handful of times for breakfast and lunch. The vegan tofu scramble was okay but not anything I would go back for, I'm glad that there was a vegan breakfast option but wish it was a little more creative. For lunch, I've had the vegan fish and chips which was pretty tasty! I like the tartar sauce it came with and the batter on the vegan fish was seasoned well.

    Jean C.

    So my friend and I went for brunch and time to catch up. We sat inside next to the bookshelf and felt cozy. Our server was very attentive and sweet. We had a couple of cocktails which were pretty and tasty. I had the classic eggs benedict and a salad on the side (potato substitution). The entire meal was great but that salad was my favorite. The dressing was so good. I enjoyed me experience here.

    Brie burger (with Beyond patty)
    Amanda O.

    We came out to Alameda to beat the inland heat & had a nice time walking around the downtown area, as well as checking out some lovely breweries. Before coming, I checked out the menu for the restaurant, to make sure they had plenty of vegan & vegetarian options, which they did! Our waitress was super sweet & very attentive, & our food came out fairly quickly. I ordered a half wedge salad without the bacon, & it was absolutely delicious! The dill & toasted almonds were a unique touch. He ordered the Brie Burger, & subbed the meat for a Beyond patty. Super mouthwatering! Then we shared the vegan fish & chips & it was sooo amazing! The batter was perfection & the vegan tartar sauce tasted exactly like the real thing! Definitely think we will be coming back soon!

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    Fleur S.

    This is a lovely place with indoor and outdoor seating, full length bar, and TVs that aren't so loud as to be intrusive. We went for the bottomless mimosa brunch on Sunday. Our waitress was a very nice woman, but they do have a male waiter we have had before we weren't too fond of. Anyway, the coffee is great. The food is ok. Not much on the seasoning and we were never brought any salt or pepper. We had beignets with caramel sauce that were fantastic. I had the corned beef hash, which wasn't hash at all. Just some shoestring potatoes, pieces of corned beef, and poached eggs. Gluten free toast is extra. My guest had the works which was regular country style potatoes, poached eggs, and bacon. For the cost of over a $100 it was just ok.

    Royal Spritz
    Liz G.

    Service was attentive, clean seats, food was super tasty! Loved my Royal Spritz beverage.

    Quinoa salad w chicken
    Kate T.

    They had us from hello. We ordered the fried zucchini and ahi tacos for apps- she actually asked if we wanted to add a taco so we could split evenly. Had the seasonal shrub served with a metal straw- a taste of summer. Salads for dinner- so amazing!!!

    This was a special menu item - soo good
    Lai L.

    I've been here a handful of times and each time, I always have a great experience! They remodeled it I think after the pandemic and I love the modern, sleek interior. I am usually here for brunch and bottomless mimosas. I have tried many items on their menu, but I always end up with the hobnob hash. It is so good. Everything here does not disappoint. This last visit, we ordered the Hobnob hash, Benedict, pancake special and beignets. Everything was delicious. Their special menu items are usually good too, so don't be afraid to order that. The service was also amazing. The staff here is always so accommodating and friendly and I love coming back.

    French Toast
    Joey T.

    Cutest bottomless mimosas and the whole menu is yummy. You must try the buffalo cauliflower. Eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly and the brunch potatoes were amazing. It ain't brunch if you skip the French toast! It's also a bar at night and they do karaoke here which is fun! Service was amazing!

    Harvest moon cocktail was delicious
    Andrew J.

    I've been to hobnob and have had only great experiences. My Vegan GF introduced me to the restaurant to enjoy their vegan fish n chips which really were superior to other vegan fish n chips we've tried. She came for the vegan fish n chips, but I stayed for the Surf and Turf appetizer which could be an entree in itself (please never take this off the menu). We also ordered... - The brussell sprouts appetizer without any dairy product to make it vegan. They were great. - Fried Chicken Sandwich - had everything I like in a friend chicken sando. - Harvest moon cocktail - my favorite cocktail thus far that they offer. - Smokey the bear cocktail - which comes in a pretty adorable bear shaped glass. We also happened to be there on a night when there was an artist playing an acoustic guitar set which set a very nice mood. I believe he had some backing tracks which gave the set a fuller vibe. It appeared everyone in attendance appreciated the music. I definitely got more than I bargained for in a very good way. I also love that they have booths for seating. I prefer to sit side by side with my GF. It was nice to be able share food, enjoy a good cocktail, take in a music show, and sit side by side while we did so. The staff were also very friendly which is always a plus.

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    Wraps were very tasty and very friendly service. Would like more variety and the Wizard of Oz picture back on the wall.

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    Ask the Community - The Hobnob

    Are you ever planning to bring back the lemon ricotta pancakes?

    Hi Pamela, I'm sure these will make a return at some point. Can't say when for sure, but we've… 

    Is there anything vegan besides the tofu scramble?

    Yes. We Can make any of our burgers Vegan. We have vegan "fish" and chips done with beer battered tofu and old bay. We also have some salad and appetizer options that can be made vegan as well. Cheers!

    Do you have endless mimosa during brunch?

    Hi, thanks for thinking of us but no we don’t do bottomless mimosas anymore. Happy New Year!

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