The Best Vietnamese sandwich place! I am now from…read moreSacramento. I've tried the Vietnamese sandwich here, nothing compares to the original Banh Mi Ba Le at International blvd & San Pablo. Reasonably priced. I purchased at the San Pablo Store yesterday on my way back to Sacramento

Banh Mi Ba Le, Oakland…read more August 2026 I was in the area and decided to get some Banh Mi sandwiches. I came here around 10:30am, there was a few people ahead of me and it wasn't busy when I was there. Sometimes they are closed on Fridays so luckily they were opened today. Would come back whenever I'm in the area and see if they are opened.

I've been here a gazillion times since my last review but forgot to update my review -- they've…read morebeen consistent the past several times I've been here and the sando is always good. I love that they're open late on the weekends and I'm willing to make the trek out from SF just for their sando and fries. There is typically street parking (no lot) right in front of across the street. You can order at the front or through Toast to skip the line. There are plenty of seats (think elementary school outdoor seating) outside that fit 4 people. The best part of Hotboys is definitely the employees though. They're super friendly, especially our guy, Shy! Shy's the best :)

The name of this place makes me laugh. It's fun to say and a nice stop of the way to Oakland Pride!…read moreNot sure if it's always this way, but there was no indoor seating; it was only outdoor picnic benches along the outside with ordering at the door. It's very casual. Service was ok, but they seemed a little confused or maybe new? Anyway, I got the bone-in quarter dark chicken, medium heat level since I wasn't sure how hot they would go. The bright red chicken comes in a box atop white bread and pickles. The crust (it broke off in chunks) was delicious and not too spicy, and the chicken fresh and tender. I also got a side of greens which was tasty and decent, though not a standout dish. I would definitely come here again.

I love In-N-Out and the Alameda location is probably my favorite in the Bay Area. The customer…read moreservice shows that these people care about their customers and their facilities. They have long lines, but the wait is never longer than 10-15 minutes. The cashiers are usually extremely friendly and willing to make quick conversation with you. I am never disappointed with the quality of food either. It's always cooked exactly how I like it, and still hot when it's being served to me. I've never really had any issues at this location. I will continue to come back and support this business! I hope you have a wonderful experience if you decide to come too!

I think all In-N-Outs are at least a 4 frankly-- solid when you come, generally a must-have if…read moreyou're visiting from out of state, but no particular location is exceptional to visit as they are mostly the same. This location was no exception but on one point. We ordered our fries with specific instructions (well) but got them twice under-cooked. One of our party went back to the counter to get a fresh order, and twice got under cooked fries. The manager was pulled over too and they looked pretty bewildered, so this seems to be a one-off experience. That being said, this location is massively impacted since the other Alameda location closed due to rampant crime. Parking is a bit rough as a result, but you can loop around and eventually a spot will open up.

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

The service is slow and food is just meh.. definitely not the "Best Mexican food in Oakland" like…read moretheir website says lol. The taco truck on 1st Ave will serve you better (Tacos mi Rancho)! Two stars instead of one because their horchata offered some redemption.

So I convinced my parents to go here one Sunday after a few hours at the Oakland Coliseum flea…read moremarket. Parking in front, always good. By the time we got there, which was about 3 in the afternoon, they were pretty much out of everything, except banh mi. That was fine with my mom and I cuz that's why we came here. But they did have the cold coffee! Which was heavy on the ice but strong dong! The B6, grilled Chicken Bahn mi is hella tasty, the bread was toasted, worth mentioning. My dad ate the jalapeños from my sandwich and said they were spicy AF. If you sit at a table and have a street view, you may see a free show. Make sure to lock your car. They open early which is my guess as to why they are out of many items. What get's them the 5th star is: 2 x Chicken banh mi 1 Viet Coffee 1 bottle water Twenty bucks -- Cash Discount!! In the City this is $35 easy. How can you not tip them at least $5?

Delicious banh mi. Crunchy baguette crust with soft and chewy insides. We enjoyed The combo, fish…read morepatty, and tofu. Service was friendly with mom and pop vibes.

We like the Jollibee in Alameda. It closes at 10:00 pm on weekdays. We just arrived at Emeryville…read moreto drop off our daughter at college for her junior year. We were craving for fried chicken and found Jollibee to be only 15 minutes away. There was plenty of parking outside and the interior is fully lit and clean. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The cashier at the front was attentive and made sure we had everything we ordered by reviewing all the items on the receipt. We ordered two pieces of chicken Joy with rice and spaghetti. The chicken was crunchy and the meat was tender and juicy. This location did not have palabok noodles though but they do have them in San Diego. Either way, everything we ordered was delicious and completed our meal with A treat of peach pies.

Thankful for this Jollibee location in Alameda. Before this location opened, I'd head to the…read morelocation in Serramonte Mall to get my Jollibee fix. Now it's just a short drive away! My go to is always the 2 piece chicken combo with mashed potatoes and a root beer or pineapple quencher. The chicken is always so tender I question if it's fully cooked but it isn't bloody and perfectly crispy on the outside. Tonight I ordered a deluxe spicy chicken sandwich combo to try something different. My first few bites into the sandwich made me think they gave me an original chicken sandwich. It wasn't until the last few bites that I saw a jalapeño and tasted a little spicy sauce. It would have been nice to have it more uniform throughout the sandwich but it did give me a chance to taste what both the original and spicy sandwiches would taste like. I'll definitely be back and order this again. Thanks Jollibee!

The food is fantastic! The burgers are extremely fresh and delicious! The organic milkshakes are…read morefire! You can taste the real ingredients! Which is rare these days! The customer service is first class! Especially when the beautiful Brenda is working! The ambiance is phenomenal and variety of music keeps it live!

Brenda provided outstanding customer service! She was friendly, welcoming, and made sure everything…read morewas perfect with my order. Her positive attitude and great energy really made my visit stand out. Super Duper Burger in Emeryville is lucky to have her. I'll definitely be back!

Chill clean vibes that's spacious with decent music. Easy to place an order. On weekdays at least,…read morecan take about 10-15 minutes to get your order so ordering ahead would be recommended. Chicken was moist and tender, and coke in large pieces. Sandwich was meh in terms of fixins and bread, would just get the tender and save a $1. Fries are spice powdered nicely.

So, the man at the counter was nice. Had an accent, but it was no problem…read more The place was pretty empty except for a couple people standing up waiting for their food. Place seemed clean and suitable for a quick bite, very much a fast food joint. Like fast food, the wait was less than ten minutes for a spicy chicken tender and medium spicy medium size loaded fries with chicken chunks. The spicy chicken tender was moist, tender, and the texture was even and had some chew and slight crunch. It was a decent size, but it wouldn't fill me up by itself. My nephew had asked for some spicy chicken, to have a little kick to it. But he said that the "Spicy" level chicken "felt like a kick to the groin". The medium chicken was also tasty, and I preferred it over the spicy one. These were a bit smaller, like the width of two nickels side by side. What really struck me as off were the fries themselves. They were salty, and they had sliced pickles and a dash of cheese and sauce--but they were practically naked. What the hell were they doing back there? Is it that hard to sprinkle more than a pinch of cheese, more than a drop of sauce? For the meal, $21 was expensive, and seemingly not worth it. Three stars.

Went in with zero expectations and left planning my next visit…read more Stopped by Tacos Mi Rancho near Lake Merritt and honestly didn't know what to expect. From the outside, it looks like a straightforward taco truck, but wow was I surprised. I ordered the Carnitas Super Taco, which came loaded with lettuce, cheese, cilantro, onions, sour cream, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, well seasoned, and packed with flavor. My only complaint? You only get one taco per order because I definitely could've eaten another. The Kid ordered the Carne Asada Super Taco and before we even pulled away, she was asking for a second one. That's usually a pretty good sign. We also tried the horchata and jamaica, and both were delicious. The horchata was creamy and flavorful, while the jamaica was refreshing and not overly sweet. What surprised me most was how quickly they got the food out, especially considering how popular this spot seems to be. A few things to know: * Cash or Venmo only * Parking can be a challenge, but it's worth it * Keep an eye out for the new speed cameras in the area Their hours are another plus: Open daily, 9:30am- midnight Overall, this was one of those pleasant surprises that reminds you not to judge a place by appearances. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

As much as I wanted to rate this place higher, unfortunately the steak fries was below par…read more Tacos Mi Rancho is a food truck that operates near Lake Merritt. No tables and chairs outside - just pure to-go. Parking is limited to street parking with many of the spaces taken by Lake Merritt visitors. There was a constant flow of customers when I went during non-peak dining hours, so I'd assume that they have lines during other times. The steak fries were a bit bland with too much sour cream and less of everything else making the fries a bit soggy. The sauces did a lot of the heavy lifting to make this dish a bit more enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try their burritos and tacos - which are what they are most known for (I just was craving steak fries that day). There must be a reason why locals love this food truck!

One of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The Dutch bread was incredible and had the Matt Colin…read morestyle. That dirty sauce was amazing...wished they had some Ike's in the So Cal area!

This establishment is handling large amounts of catering orders so if you order online or try to…read morecome in for a sandwich it's just a-lot. The staff and system is clearly beyond capacity. Its not really do able on a lunch hour to just pop in for a quick sandwich even if you order ahead The place next door is faster and has good burritos and veggie selections I miss Ikes. I wish it was easier. Like i ordered online and it said it would be ready at 11:15 and i got it at 12:05