Zenti Bistro is super awesome. The cafe is inviting with plenty of seatings, super tall ceilings and TVs to watch the World Cup! They have a fabulous drink fridge with a great variety, snacks and outdoor seatings too. I like the specials from Alma, their chef, as she makes some delish Pozole, quesadillas, and birria tacos. They also have sandwiches, hamburgers, breakfast burritos and wings! Love the free parking as well. One kool thing, they employed people with disabilities to work. It makes me feel good to support them and get fed at the same time! The owners, Tina and Ernie, are super nice and friendly. They take care of their customers and employees real well. read more

Zenti Bistro deserves every bit of the hype. The customer service was genuinely awesome--staff were welcoming, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy from start to finish. The food was incredibly flavorful, with standout seasoning and great balance in every bite. Presentation was on point too; everything looked as good as it tasted. The restaurant itself is also very clean and well-kept, which adds to the overall vibe. I'm already planning my next visit--I'll be coming back for lunch again soon. read more

I was looking for a breakfast spot to grab food for my partner and me before heading to work, and I'm so glad I stopped here. As soon as I walked in, Tina welcomed me at the register and made me feel instantly comfortable. I ordered the veggie scramble, avocado toast, a Red Eye coffee, and an iced hazelnut coffee. Tina even asked if I was new to the area (apparently I gave off new-neighbor energy ). After I shared that I had recently moved nearby, she gave me a lovely rundown of the business and the services they offer. It's very clearly a community hub, a place where organizations and regulars can gather and even host events. The food came out quickly, and Tina made sure I had everything I needed before I left. While waiting, I noticed locals and repeat customers coming in and genuinely connecting with one another, which was really nice to see. Great service, welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community. I'll definitely be back! read more

I haven't written a Yelp review in many, many years. The last time I was active on Yelp? My now-18 year old son looked like the chubby cheeked guy in my profile pic. All of that to say that the sandwich I just had from Zenti was so amazing that I had to write a review immediately. It was in a surprise bag from Too Good to Go, so it wasn't even something I chose. The very friendly woman handed me a bag with a meatloaf sandwich, a blueberry muffin, and a very ripe banana. The banana will be frozen for smoothies or banana bread and the tasty muffin went to my daughter. But that sandwich... Perfectly cooked meatloaf on white, lightly toasted bread with a smear of mayo and a little cranberry sauce with lettuce and tomato. Not much to look at, honestly. But omg one bite and I was in heaven. This was the best meatloaf I've ever had, hands down. I make a pretty decent one myself, but this shit was next level. I tried to save half because I wanted my husband to be able to try it, but I just couldn't stay away from the damn thing lol. Unfortunately, I think it was a special so they don't always have it. Get it if they have it! And I'll be back to try other stuff for sure. read more

I absolutely love having this bistro downstairs! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, the space is consistently clean, and the food is so good. Everything I've tried has been fresh and delicious, and the service is always great. It's such a convenient spot, but even if it wasn't right downstairs, I would still come here. Definitely recommend! read more

Zenti Bistro - Chicken Posole - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

They had all of their staff surround me while in my car, and taking videos of me with their phones. Scary as hell! The owner was waving her phone at me trying to block me from leaving. I was in my car, trying to leave and Tina was waiving her phone recording me aggressively. Unfortunately, she thinks this behavior is ok. This place is terrible. I paid $25 for a sandwich that not toasted even though that is what I asked for. I walked around to take a call, and they put a sticker on my car this is a sticker that you have to spend hours trying to peal off, and is illegal. I was away from my car for 15 minutes, it is not even legal. They had 5 spots open. And instead placed a sticker on my window that can't come off. Mafia behavior with health violations. Never again. Then the harassment while in my car, by 3 staff videoing me. read more

Zenti Bistro - This is the sticker. I did purchase a sandwich from there. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Zenti's Bistro is a 10/10. The City of San Leandro was pleased to have Zenti's cater our big Workday Ribbon Cutting event. They knocked it out the park. - Punctual -Great Communication -Food is delicious -Customer Service 100/100 -Professional 100/100 Thank you so much to Zenti for making the event as beautiful as it was. read more

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Zenti Bistro is a hidden gem in San Leandro and it deserves to be unhidden! Tina, the co owner has been God sent to me. I was looking for a venue for my post wedding party, with ample parking and close to my friends. She put my vision into life! This place is very intimate, definitely made for 50 guests. Tina has been very responsive, kind and passionate about what she does. I love how she gives back to the community and making us feel like home. I definitely would book again for a future event. I cant thank you enough Tina for making this experience stress free and enjoyable! Thank you to Ernie and staff for the delicious food! Thank you to Dom for helping prepare the space for my guests. Please go check out Zenti Bistro! read more

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Zenti Bistro is super awesome. The cafe is inviting with plenty of seatings, super tall ceilings and TVs to watch the World Cup! They have a fabulous drink fridge with a great variety, snacks and outdoor seatings too. I like the specials from Alma, their chef, as she makes some delish Pozole, quesadillas, and birria tacos. They also have sandwiches, hamburgers, breakfast burritos and wings! Love the free parking as well. One kool thing, they employed people with disabilities to work. It makes me feel good to support them and get fed at the same time! The owners, Tina and Ernie, are super nice and friendly. They take care of their customers and employees real well. read more

The food is delicious and seasoned just right. It's freshly cooked, made with spices that are so refreshing and wholesome. The service is simple and elegant. The cook and staff are very cordial and personable. On Tuesday nights we have a special time with our karaoke singers and dancing. Come out and enjoy the entertainment. read more

I bought a Groupon for Zenti Bistro during the holidays last year. It was "breakfast, brunch, and lunch fare for parties of two or more" The groupon says expires 4/2/2025. I went on 3/26/25. When I arrived (myself and guest). This was where you order first and then sit down. I showed the front person my groupon voucher and was told it was not valid because it did not have a price listed. I even showed him how it was still being offered on the Groupon app. He then called the owner who claimed they did not know what Groupon voucher I was talking about because they never offered this on Groupon. I was given a lot of resistance and attitude from both the front person and the owner. I drove 20 minutes here and after some bickering the "solution" they offered to let me pick a sandwich and pay for the other one. I ended up eating elsewhere. I don't understand because there were reviews on the Groupon for this voucher and thus it was used before by others. read more

Zenti Bistro - Screen shot of my groupon - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

The best food and service every time I go Please visit this absolute amazing restaurant read more

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Ive gone here on multiple occasions. For restaurant week awhile back and a TGTG order as the tuna sandwiche gets smaller by the day and the options are as basic as possible- costco water and small original lays. prices are on the higher end. The parking lot gets busy even though they have reserved parking for this place, people still park there from the other buildings. Sign said they were short staff and that whoever was working alone so wait it longer. I said hello and thank you and he wasnt friendly or greeted me on both occasion. Had high hopes for this place but its not for me. read more

Zenti Bistro opened where Papaito Rotisserie once was. Some decor and furniture has been repurposed. Infrastructure similar. Regular hours weekdays only. Offerings ( Breakfast): bites, sandwiches, coffee, tea bar, burritos, egg scrambles... Sips: lg. coffee drip (3) unknown blend, didn't ask. -specially brewed in 10-15 minutes. Didn't want Americano. -generous 16 oz. pour. Hot, slightly harsh, medium roast characteristics, arabica beans? -service by single associate. Post noon. Patrons mostly coffee, drink fanciers. 3.5 stars maybe a bad day. Parking available on side of building. read more

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Service was very pleasing food was really good Enviorment extremely safe & comfortable feeling i definitely enjoyed it & recommend you to try them out ! 2026! read more

I took my parents here for breakfast. We had such a lovely experience. Never knew it existed and it's so close to them! It's kind of hidden back from the street. We were greeted by the owner and she was so sweet with us while we got our orders in. The decor is really nice and the place is clean and inviting. There is not a lot on the menu, but enough to choose what you are in the mood for. She put on a fresh pot of coffee for us and it felt like we were VIP customers Prices are good, bathroom is clean. It checks all the boxes! I think like some places in the city it caters to the people who work in the surrounding offices so it is closed ( today is Saturday ) on off days. So check before you come. But come! The lunch menu looks tasty too. read more

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My sister and I came here for lunch. Delicious and freshly made food. Homemade chili was hearty and generous portion. Sandwich was delicious too, as were homemade pickles and onions that accompanied it. Everyone was friendly and took such attentive care of us. Down to table service, placemats and bringing water to our table. Great menu so it was hard to decide what to order! We will def be back. They also shared that they have karaoke on Tues nights. They have photo booth and neat things for sale there and also rent space out on the weekends. Would make a nice venue with great catering right there. read more

Cute little spot in a convenient location. I ate their Chipotle Chicken Sandwich and it was fantastic, incredibly flavorful. I've also eaten their breakfast sandwich and it was delicious too. They take their time preparing the meals so it's not fast service, but completely worth the wait. read more

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What a hidden gem. Local owned. All food is freshly made, check out their daily specials. That said I came in for the second time to support the business through too good to go I picked their yummy pesto pasta salad that they had given me before. I planned to order more food and drinks, but first , I shared my too good to go voucher and she let me know she's not honoring these things anymore, but today she would accept mine. Felt horrible for them as I used to own a pub. I didn't finish my order, didn't order anything else but paid for my pasta salad. I Just wanted to get out of there fast as I could with that awful energy. Then I got my car and there was a note on my windshield about how I was not allowed to park there unless I was going to the café??!!!! WTF. I'm so sorry you're stressed. I'm so sorry you signed up for an app you weren't ready for. Customer service?!! Treating people badly that are there to support, isn't the way to go. I truly hope you figure this out. Good luck. read more

Zenti Bistro is a gem of a find in the Bay Area. Warm atmosphere, lots of great food, genuinely loving staff, and an eclectic lineup of events available to the community. Tina is a ray of sunshine ready to ensure you leave full and satisfied or help you plan your next event! ZB was a perfect spot to rent out for a fun, memorable, private, gathering. Highly recommend! read more

The most delicious, hearty breakfast cooked to perfection by the owners themselves! Ernie and Tina put love into crafting and serving their dishes. I indulged by pairing this Chorizo Scramble with a delicious cold brew, and I am feeling so much better after visiting. Zenti's Bistro is an institution in San Leandro and welcomes guests of all walks of life read more

Zenti Bistro - Breakfast chorizo scramble - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

They don't stay open for their posted hours. I made a trip to get a late lunch and they were closed an hour before posted hours.

I got a breakfast plate and a mocha drink delivered from DoorDash. The food was wrapped well and was still warm . The food tasted homemade, and the English muffins I suspect are not store-bought, but are from a bakery. They were excellent too. Everything was fresh and delicious .l Give this place a try you will be glad you did. Bon appétit read more

Zenti Bistro - Yummy mocha. And then - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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San Leandro native here, literally I live down the street. Yesterday Me and my boyfriend stopped by to have lunch here for the 1st time and Tina was so sweet, she went through the menu with us, made some tasty suggestions we ordered and enjoyed her positive energy and hospitality. Oo and she sells sea moss here too, the strawberry & pear flavored ones were my favorite. And she said on the weekends she rents out the space for people to host events etc. I can't wait til she starts her IG for the restaurant. I want to come back and buy more food and support her fun public events as well. Me and my boyfriend felt so welcome and we really appreciate the hospitality. Cheers Tina thank you! read more

Zenti Bistro - Chicken birria tacos - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

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We had breakfast here last week and it was quite yummy. One of the owners, Tina Rhae who is also currently the barista, the bookkeeper, the marketing person, events planner is amazing. She has such a positive energy, it just adds to the charm of the place. We also went to their Karaoke Tuesday nights and we had the tacos there. I love the fish taco one. The Karaoke event itself has been quite nice. There were not a lot of people but they are just so welcoming there. read more

Ordered a breakfast burrito. The turkey sausage was great! And loved the salsa on the side. read more

Zenti Bistro - Breakfast menu - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Was a cool overcast day in San Leandro and craving something warm but not heavy either. Got a bowl of chicken noodle soup. And mixed vegetables over rice. Soup had very tender rotisserie chicken. Rice was fresh and reminded me of my mom's rice, which i love. Both were delicious with homecooked flavor feel. Left satisfied and warm but not overly stuffed. Just what I needed! They have other great options for when I am craving something more substantial: a sandwich, tacos, chili, salad and some breakfast options too. read more

Zenti Bistro - Chicken noodle soup. Sauteed vegetables over rice. - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

I always have the best experience at Zenti's Bistro! Positive vibes, good energy, good food, and great service. The Dj who plays all the greatest hits on Tuesdays is an added bonus to an already relaxing and inviting ambience! It's a great space to host your next party and or events! They also host other events such as Comedy Shows, Concerts, Karaoke, Pop -ups, Weekend Markets supporting local vendors and artists and so much more!! So treat yourself and stop bye and check in with the Zenti Bistro owners ...grab a bite and see what's on the events calendar! read more

I came in around 12:45 and ordered a hot pressed turkey and bacon sandwich with no bacon. The cashier told me I had to custom make it I said fine, just make sure it's hot. After about 30 minutes, she started asking about my order "Did you order this? Did you add this?" multiple times....I confirmed every single time. Somehow, they still messed it up. The sandwich came out with bacon, so they had to remake it and when I finally got it, it was a cold sandwich, not hot. So after waiting almost 40 minutes, I ended up with the a cold sandwich.... I understand mistakes happen, but this was just really disappointing and definitely not worth the time or money. You should not have to wait 40 mins to get a sandwich. Never coming back here. Skip this place. read more

Enjoyed lunch with our networking group here. The chicken wings and fries fantastic. I previously had breakfast here and loved the French toast. Everything is fresh and Tina is very attentive. read more

This review is strictly on the lack of professionalism of the owner Tina. We wanted to rent the space for an event. Tina became non responsive after an attempt to confirm the date an details of said event, although she did read the text message that was sent to her. After going in person she claimed she didn't hit send on the message, and that she's "too busy" to respond. A reply the next morning would've sufficed, but almost 24 hours later with no response is not how you conduct business. Especially after you've received a "non refundable" deposit from me. Tina expected that her excuses would be acceptable. When we became annoyed and frustrated we told her that she didn't have a valid excuse and we would not be doing business with her. She came following us out of the restaurant saying "what did you say". We've requested a refund of the initial deposit that was made as Tina took our money before disclosing the deposit was not refundable. She decided that she's going to keep the money because she's a "small business". She also overcharged us which we pointed out, and she will not refund that either. I would not recommend trying to use this as an event space. In the beginning , Tina said that she was still learning how to conduct business renting this space. That's become very clear. Because she doesn't understand right from wrong, we will be escalating this matter externally. Hopefully she'll come to realize that she can't make up rules and fraudulently keep people's money. Edit: I've included photos of the message exchange with Tina. As well as timestamps. I want to reiterate that keeping a deposit, that was not disclosed as non refundable prior to payment is not ethical nor legal. Tina did in fact try to make up rules, and did not take an responsibility for her lack of knowledge and oversight. Instead she used her position as a small business owner as an excuse. As of yet we haven't heard from Tina about receiving the deposit back, although she said did in her reply. Furthermore, issuing a refund is not "grace". It's what you should be doing, legally, when you don't disclose terms upfront. I would heed with extreme caution if you chose to do business with Tina. read more

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Great food and convenient if your staying the hotel. Ambiance is nice prices are reasonable. Good wine selection. Homemade bread to go with your meal read more

Arguably the best bistro in Downtown San Leandro. Went over there for lunch yesterday and was so impressed by everything. The restaurant was clean, the service was great, and the food was unbelievably good. Even picked up my dinner before heading out. Food: The Chipotle Chicken Sandwich and fries were absolutely on point. It tasted fresh and homemade, while also being filling and nutritious. The Vanilla Chai tasted like high quality chai (and as an Indian, I'm very particular about my chai). Finally, the soup of the day was phenomenal. I took it to go since the sandwich had filled me up enough, and I heated it back up for dinner and it was still amazing. Service: Ernie is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He makes you feel like you're welcome in his home rather than just coming by for a meal, and he's doing it all! From cooking to taking orders, he's taking care of everything and the food still comes out very quickly. Ambiance: I absolutely loved the vibe I got from this place. The music was upbeat and fun, but not loud, which was a major plus for me because every place I've gone to with upbeat and fun music is too loud to have a conversation in, let alone try to get some work done. In the corner, there's a small selection of games to keep kids occupied or just play with a friend while drinking some coffee. The decor gives the place a welcoming vibe and there's plenty of seating. Overall, I would highly recommend this bistro. Whether it's to stop by for a quick lunch or get some work done with their free wifi, this is the perfect place to do it. read more

Zenti Bistro - Chipotle Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

From the minute I walked through the door I was greeted by Tina Rhae with a big smile. There were a lot of great items to choose from and specials. I got a hibiscus iced tea and the linguisa sandwich with fries. Everything was delicious! They have plenty of indoor and outdoor tables so is plenty of room to move around if you have a wheelchair. A perfect spot for large groups of people too. read more

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Just picked up 2 TGTG orders. Each order had 1 salad, 1 parfait, and 1 bottle of water. The person handing me the order was friendly enough. But didn't seem worthwhile. PS (post reply): thank you, so much, for the reply. We've sampled numerous TGTG tries and hadn't seen anything like it (so wanted other people who may try it to know what to expect. As I mentioned to the gentleman, I didn't know your restaurant was there and love to support local businesses; My wife and I will come by, to try a regular meal. Thank you, again. read more

Adorable and delicious. I hope to return when the weather warms up so I can sit outside. Service was great. They went above and beyond to make us their specialty bacon gravy, which I highly recommend. read more

Awesome lunch today!! Wonderful folks and really good food. I highly recommend Zenti Bistro read more

Really great food and very friendly staff. They have a variety of sandwiches that are excellent. My favorites are the tuna sandwich and the Cubano sandwich. Their tomato soup is also nice. Highly recommend stopping by this place for lunch! read more

Zenti Bistro - Turkey Sandwich and tomato soup. Very delicious! - American Near Me - San Leandro, California

Tina is absolutely kind, accommodating, and the staff do their best to make sure the order is meets your expectations!

Zenti Bistro has the most amazing customer service along with a cool vibe. The food is delicious, especially the fish tacos (my favorite). The owners are down to earth and so accommodating. I absolutely love this cute great tasting restaurant! read more