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Toast & Tonique

4.1 (224 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Jo-ah-yo Skillet, Birria Skillet
Jesse S.

Excellent brunch experience! Came here for the first time for a Sunday brunch. First impressions: Seemed fancier compared to most places I've eaten at for breakfast/brunch. They also had Halloween decorations up which I thought was a nice touch. I also thought the server had a professional vibe, and was also super helpful to my mom when she had questions. I loved the presentation of the drinks. We ordered the ube espresso and dirty chai latte, and we enjoyed both. The food was the main highlight of our experience. I personally loved the joh-ah-yo skillet, especially with the kimchi. It wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be, but still very delicious. Same goes for the birria skillet and eggs Benedict. Overall, it is slightly more pricey than other spots, but it's worth it! I think this is a great spot for brunch, and I'll definitely come back here, possibly for a special occasion!

Hash Brown (Brunch)
Cin-Yee S.

Absolutely beautiful space and great service! We just found her food a little lacking. My friend ordered the huevos rancheros and asked for the egg to be cooked instead of runny. When it arrived with a runny egg, the server helped rectify the situation and brought her a new plate. I thought the fruit plate was delicious, as was the side salad for the croque madame, but the bechamel sauce on the croque had a thick, gloppy consistency and tasted off. I couldn't tell if they used Gruyère, Comte, or Emmental cheese for it. Also the ham was a single thick slice, instead of several thin slices (not a big deal, really, just not traditional). I will definitely be back for the side salad and just pair it with a different dish next time.

Rose Latte
Amando B.

Great brunch experience! Surprised to see Pocha K is no longer there and Toast & Tonique occupied it. Love how they've renovated it. It's beautifully decorated inside. The staff were very nice and our server was very attentive, checking on us to make sure everything is good. Food, only got breakfast food, was very good especially the Tiramisu French Toast. I loved my Rose Latte. It was what I needed that morning. I need to go back to check out the dinner and drink options. Go check them out when in Fremont.

Expresso Martini
Gordon J.

Very cool trendy ambiance. The restaurant has a private karaoke room. The service was mediocre, on the evening I visited there was only 1 server in the dinning room. He had 7 tables to attend to. My order of tacos was incorrect, I don't eat beef but was served 2 carne tacos. The server didn't return to check on the food after it was delivered so I sat for over 10 minutes before I could get his attention. Overall the food was okay. I'm curious about the brunch menu as it is well promoted on social media. I probably wouldn't return otherwise.

Themed cocktails
Sarah T.

Very modern looking restaurant in an older looking strip mall. The inside was minimal and themed for the season. The cocktail menu looked interesting. Staff were friendly to seat and bring out water right away. The menu was leather bound, nice touch to elevate the experience. We put in our drink orders followed by our food order. All the apps and entrees came out and then we had to ask about the drinks. Which our server looked confused like he wasn't sure what we were talking about. The drinks overall were not very alcohol in them. The martinis were filled to the brim and when our server carried the drinks over, the first drink splattered all over the place. The Evil Eyeshould have had the lychee and blueberry included but missing on our drink. When we asked about it, our server again looked confused like he wasn't sure how the drink was supposed to look. He brought out the lychee and blueberry skewer and said it was the last bit. I wished the bar had told him instead of going back and forth since the drinks were already so late to the table. The ahi tuna tostada was pretty good and has spiciness. The Seoul burger was good. The fish and chips was a large battered fish steak instead of strips. The fries on both dishes were hit or missed. Some were crispy some were soggy. The pork belly baos was disappointing. Like they were made well in advance and left out to dry. The street corn was served warm and nice spiciness too. Overall, it's an ok dinner place. Looks great for pictures.

Ja ho ya and Kim Chee Bloody Mary
Jonathan C.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was pretty crowded. We were immediately seated. The restaurant inside was very nice compared to the rest of the strip mall. The vibe inside was cool. Kimchee Bloody Mary 1/5: this was not very good. Felt very watered down, not much kimchee flavor and not much Bloody Mary flavor either. Old Fashioned 4/5: this was good, which I stuck with for the remainder of my meal and after meal drink. Ja Ho Ya skillet (I believe) 2/5: this caught my eye with the KFC on top of country potatoes and an over easy egg. Even with the runny egg yolk, cheese and toppings, the fried chicken breast was bone dry. Nothing could have made that juicier. The country potatoes were good, but I only could eat so much of that. Coffee waffles with side of KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) 2/5: Again the fried chicken breast was bone dry akin to chewing sandpaper. The waffles didn't taste like coffee but noticed a slab of coffee butter was thrown on top that which was hard to spread. Overall, seems like the biggest disappointment was the KFC which we both had. The drinks were okay except for the Kimchee Bloody Mary. Seems like a good place for ok drinks but don't expect too much from the food. There are definitely better brunch spots out there. Would be 2 stars but service was good, so 3 stars.

Quesabirria
Kendall D.

A new restaurant in Newark that has only been open for like 6 months or so. It's across the street from the Newpark Mall. We have only come here for dinner but we will definitely come back to try their brunch soon! For dinner we ordered the chicharrones, lemon pepper wings, quesabirria tacos and the coffee rubbed steak. Everything was so delicious. The restaurant is pretty large, clean, and has a great staff. Everyone was so kind and attentive. They have lots of TVs as well so when we came during the World Cup, we didn't feel like we were missing anything since they had the games on TV. For dessert we tried the churros which were really yummy as well!

Two tacos special
J A.

Toast and Tonique is a beautiful, inviting restaurant with a fusion-style menu and attentive service. We were there celebrating a birthday and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was a bit hit or miss. The butter chicken was bland and could have used more flavor. The happy hour special was a great deal, though! Two tacos and a beer for $10 is hard to beat. The fish taco was delicious, while the chicken taco with avocado aioli sauce wasn't quite as good. One thing to be aware of if you're celebrating a special occasion: the restaurant charges $3 per person as a service fee for bringing in and eating your own birthday cake. That was an unexpected extra cost. Overall, it's a lovely place with good service and some great happy hour value. There's potential here, but a little more consistency with the food would make the experience even better.

Grace H.

Went in on a Saturday for an early dinner and the inside wasn't too busy. There's plenty of booth and tables. We were seated by the hostess and she said she'd bring us the happy hour menu but never did so we had to ask another person. Our server came shortly after. There's a lot of staff/employees when we went so service wasn't too bad. We got two orders of the OG Wings which comes with 6 pieces of wings and a side of coleslaw. It tastes like buffalo chicken and was pretty good for the happy hour price. Deff not worth it if you're paying regular price in my opinion. We also got the Cajun garlic fries which were alright. The flavor was alright and the sauce it came with was a bit bland in my opinion. We also got the classic flatbread which is like a pepperoni pizza and that was good but not worth the price at $15. The ranch was really good tho and saved all the food as I love sauce and it gave all the food more flavor. Overall, not a bad spot with lots of potential but a bit lacking on the flavor. Food wasn't as memorable but I do like the happy hour prices and the ambience. Our server was also nice and friendly which was great. Will be back but not my top choice given there's lots of bar style food nearby from other restaurants.

Sheri W.

Our first dinner visit here cemented the 4-star rating I originally gave for brunch. It's not perfect, but we love the vibe and the service is great (although slightly disjointed, IMO). We were a little disappointed by a fishy Hamachi appetizer, but I loved my Grilled Salmon with perfectly crisp-tender broccolini & a surprise plantain puree that provided a fantastic balance to the dish. My husband found his Confit Pork Shank super tender and juicy, but wanted a little more spice/heat. Overall, we look forward to trying more dishes in future (although I'd re-order the salmon anytime)!

Open dish sauces
Belinda T.

We came during the world cup finals and it was PACKED inside but we had made reservations. If you're into cocktails they have plenty to choose from, as well as mocktails as well. We got matchas and coffee as well as the ube espresso martini. The martini was SOOO sweet. We were a group of 6 so we ordered a little bit of everything to share. We got the KFC & Waffles, Ube Pancakes, Birria Skillet, Jo-ah-yo Skillet, and the quinoa & Kale salad I get it it's trendy it's cute. but man we were shocked by the portion sizes for how much items cost. The most disappointing being the KFC & Waffle. For $21 it was barely a chicken. Also it was unsettling that upon sitting the communal sauces and syrup are just sititng open in a square dipping dish without any coverings . They def look like one time use but we noticed it was sitting on every table so we opted not to use it because... who knows what the table before you did to it. If you do come I would say spend your money on the skillets. The birria would be our top choice, the yo ah yo was good, more chicken than the waffle, but a lot of potatoes. The Ube pancake was the worse. We all barely took a bite. It's like they took the ratio of baking soda / powder wrong? The pancake was very dry and tasted... chemically like it wasn't fully baked off. It was HUGE and fluffy just not palatable. Will we be coming back? Probably not, maybe for some appetizers during happy hour.

L D.

First time here. Love the foods we ordered. Plus our waitress, Mailia, was amazing. She made sure that everything was good. The place was spacious and very nice. Perfect for brunch.

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Yvonne C.

I think Toast & Tonique has so much potential. The aesthetics are there, the friendliness of the staff is there, but they have places where they can improve to make dining here even better. Service -- while friendly when we received it -- was lacking. We had to wait multiple times for our water to be refilled, and servers would walk around juggling 3-4 carafes for large parties (like ours). It seems a bit inefficient and burdensome for the servers; they could just leave a carafe on the table for large parties and fill up the carafe instead? Additionally, I'm not sure how their ordering system works, but our server had to press multiple buttons each time we ordered an item. It took a good minute or two for each of us to place our order while we waited for him to put it into the system. Our server also seemed forgetful, and we had to remind him a few times to bring a box for our food at the end of our meal. Again, super friendly when he interacted with us, but definitely have areas to grow. The food, on the other hand, came out quickly. We came on a Friday around noon expecting the lunch menu, but they were only offering their brunch menu at that time. We ordered a variety of things, and nothing particularly wowed us, although it was tasty. I think I was most disappointed with the tiramisu French toast. It came out looking like a literal hot mess. The coffee cream and mascarpone were melting off of the hot bread and became a sopping pool at the bottom of the plate even before we took a bite. I have to assume that this isn't the way it's meant to be presented because it didn't look enticing at all. It did taste better than it looked, but the looks already set a low bar to begin with. For the high price point, I don't think we can justify coming back.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the stylish, modern ambiance, attentive and friendly service, and a creative and flavorful menu, especially popular brunch dishes.

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Does Toast & Tonique offer a private room for birthday parties?

Yes! We offer a private event space with no room rental fee that’s perfect for celebrations, corporate events, family gatherings and watch parties. Enjoy delicious brunch and dinner, handcrafted cocktails, karaoke and a TV for sports, presentations,… 

What time is Happy Hour on Sunday's ? Special Menu?

930 pm to close is what i recall. Cheers!

Is there a happy hour? What time and is there a happy hour menu?

Yes, it’s 3-6PM all week. We’re closed on Mondays.

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Pocha K - Signature Korean Fried Chicken

Pocha K

4.3(381 reviews)
0.0 mi
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I have a huge regret that I hadn't written a review for Pocha K before because I have loved them…read moreand so sad to see them go! They are down to their final days with their closure on 02/15/2026, I went to have a last meal with them :( I always recommended this place to all my friends for some K-fried chicken with soju and a cool ambiance. The restaurant is decorated very cool also but I've never posted pictures because my camera doesn't take great pictures in the lighting lol. My favorite things to get were the Pocha K chicken and the rose tteok bokki. Their chicken is consistently very crispy and the sweet savory sauce is soo yummm.

Fun vibes for a night out with friends! Everything is shareable, and they have larger sized tables…read morefor big groups. There's fun decor and photobooth inside as well! Here's what I got on my recent visit: + Boneless Korean Fried Chicken (5/5): So crispy, juicy, and saucy! I loooove eating this with the cabbage. Best thing here for sure. Expensive... but fun for a night out! + Cheese Tonkatsu Pork Cutlet (4/5): Crispy and very cheesy! Tasty, but a little small for the portion to be honest. Considering the price, I was expecting more. + Pocha Rose Tteokbokki (3/5): Nothing special. On the spicier side, so I wish it was more creamy. Rice cakes were a little too firm for me too. I wouldn't order it again. + Kimbap (4/5): Solid and made fresh! Good ingredients. These are not very durable though. They would start falling apart at just the touch of them.

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Bar Underdog

Bar Underdog

4.3(60 reviews)
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Can I just say I have been lucking out lately with the coolest bars around the bay?…read more Love the vibe at this unassuming lil joint. Almost missed it because there was no sign. Keep an eye out for tables & patrons who are laughing & having a great time right outside the door- good sign. Also seems to be a locals hangout which is awesome! Lots of craft cocktails, snacks & food menu with great service. Makes sense if their upscale big brother Michelin starred restaurant Protege is right across the street! Had an Its Alright Cocktail and it was very well balanced and the flavors paired & complemented each other perfectly. Coming back again for sure! Except they seem to always be busy! Another good sign!

Had an after-dinner drink to celebrate a buddy's milestone birthday. He already had Bar Underdog in…read moremind. I knew it was on California Ave. This was an old haunt of mine back when The Edge dance club was the place to be in this part of Palo Alto. Over the years I had still visited the area for its restaurants and the old camera store Keeble & Shuchat (closed for many years). Stepping into the very dark bar lit by small candles on the table I was immediately reminded at how old I was. It would say it was intimate, but it was a bit too loud to be that. However, it did have an intimate vibe. This joint's specialty (I assumed) was a menu full of house drinks. Sadly, I did not recognize any of them. I went with "You Should Try It" and it was fine. I could not describe what it tasted like, other than it was a mixed drink. My buddy ordered a "Vesper" but it didn't seem like the one Daniel Craig ordered in "Casino Royale". Service was okay and our server was very busy. Still, we got our drinks without having to wait too long. I had forgotten what it was like to go to a popular bar. Pic time.

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Birdhaus Beer Garden

4.5(282 reviews)
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We've been hitting up Birdhaus for a while to eat food from Da Good Vibes, get drinks, and just…read morechill. It's been our spot to hang out, and there's always events on the weekends. When planning our wedding, we wanted an outdoor space where we could bring our own food and desserts, but still have drinks for everyone--so Birdhaus made sense. Having the place private for our wedding was great, and they let us transform the space so we could make our setup happen. The drinks were a hit with everyone--the sake slushies, mimosas, and micheladas went down so easy, plus they have a rotating beer tap list. If you want a nice place to chill with friends outside over bomb food and killer drinks, especially on a nice summer day, then this is the spot!

A great space to bring family and friends together…read more I love the mural and that this place it is for everyone They serve beer outside towards the back and food in the store front. Not only beer, they do have a few drinks for kids They have restroom porter potties out back but there is a single restroom in front inside. A few tables inside as well where you order food. The usual hangout is the outdoor area. Sometimes they have small vendors that sell food but my second time there, there wasn't. We came on a Saturday between 2-6p. My friend was DJing Fun times!! I would love to come back again during the evenings just to see how they look at night but I had only visited them during the afternoons. They don't close late though so when the nights get darker earlier, I will definitely make my way back, invite all my friends and post more pictures.

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