WOW! I'm 2 years into Bay Living and this place had me feeling like home IMMEDIATELY! Roll up with 3 friends on a Saturday night. Two separate cars was not an issue because THEY HAVE A PARKING LOT! HOORAY! Great start to the night. Bouncer at the door was hilarious and friendly! Walked inside, put in a reservation and the reservation man was hilarious and friendly!? How can this streak continue!!?? Our table had a 15 minute wait before so we ordered drinks. Fabulous well made drinks at a good price. Excellent bar set up lots of space on both sides. The place wasn't crowded. Just enough people. It was clean and easy and the perfect place to be on a Saturday night. Bathrooms on both sides of the venue was such a plus. This place really was the perfect place to chill this weekend and they even took a special request to their Pandora playlist. AWESOME! Great playlist too. Thanks for the great first impression! read more

Came here on a Saturday night and our party of 10 enjoyed it. Some of us played pool while some of us played darts. The facility is big, with a lot of pool tables. Nice high ceilings, so the room felt open and not stuffy. The building is nice and new too. They have a two sided full bar in the center and they also have a kitchen where you can order hot food and snacks. Would definitely come back here again. Restrooms: Separate restrooms for men and women. The women's restroom only has two stalls. It was clean and stocked. read more

Nice place to hang out with friends. There many things to do. Playing pool and throwing darts and even just watch sports with few drinks.. nice clean environment with full of nice people ^^. Food is not bad too ^^ read more

I love coming to this place ....The food is great also always a fun place to come to with my girlfriends

Went there yesterday to play & had a great time. Was a great place to watch the Warriors game as well. People & staff were very friendly despite how busy it was. Tables were very nice, the place was clean, & I didnt feel like it was a dive atmosphere (although it was just as fun). This is a new location, & feels like it lacks some of the character of their old spot, so I hope they end up putting some decor on some of their stark white walls. They also need more chairs, since I didn't have a place to sit. read more

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The new Broken Rack is great. It seemed more spacious and well ventilated. I only came here to watch the SF Giants win the NLCS. But knowing that it wasn't that crowded, this will be my spot to watch the World Series. read more

I like this new location much better than the old one. The place looks cleaner, more spacious.

I went here for a friend's birthday and was impressed by how nice it was for a pool place/bar. It's very big and is nice and clean and new looking. The service is great too. Good place to go to as a large group or to watch TV. Good drinks. read more

I went to the Broken Rack recently to grab dinner and watch a Warriors basketball game. The place is huge with a ton of pool tables. The services was a little slow but the bartender and waitress were nice. I like it there...but its nothing to write home about. There is a small "lounge" area with a big screen TV and a few couches to watch the game away from all of the activity. read more

Simple, yet good. Small parking lot. Its exactly what you would expect from other reviews. A no fuss pool hall.

Nice watering hole. It's really close to the Amtrak station and very easy to get to. Met a regular and heard from him that the Broken Rack had just moved to this new location from a smaller location on the other side of the train tracks. The buildout is awesome. There's a small parking lot adjacent to the building and a good amount of street parking as well. The bartender immediately learned my name and made sure my beer was full. I ordered the deep fried pickles and jalapeños which came with a nice sauce that wasn't too spicy. The pickles and jalapeños had good flavor and were seasoned just right. The Irish fries were great as well. The Irish fries were made with criss cut fries which were much more crisp than the ones you find at Chick-fil-a. But hey, I'm a fan of both! Plenty of pool tables and a menu worth exploring. I also am impressed with their liquor selection. This is a place I will definitely come back to when I'm in the area. read more

Awesome Beer selection and food is delicious and cheap. Pool is also available of course... read more

Cafe Rack - Bars Near Me - Emeryville, California

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I've been here a few times with friends and always had a great time. This last time was a little different. We walked in and waited for someone to ring us up for a table. I asked the one of the guys in the front where to pay and he annoyingly pointed to the bartender. So I went and asked the bartender and she instructed me to go to the front where I originally was standing. I head back to the front and the same guy didn't move from his spot and rang us up. *pretty confused* Did we interrupt him during something important like watching Netflix? IDK. Anyways, it wasn't even 5 seconds before we realized he was being extremely rude to our group. His tone of voice was condescending and it pretty much killed my excitement and mood. It was to the point that it was so obvious that it got awkward and my friends and I were just looking at each other. I'm not sure why this person was so grumpy when we only asked a few questions. It was so weird because I've never experienced this before. If it wasn't for the cool, chill space - I probably wouldn't come here again because of this guy. Amazing bartenders and servers. read more

Awesome place to watch the game, chill, catch up with a friend. Our bartender was kicking ass , he was super busy but managed to take care of us . Didn't catch his name but he had a shaved head and white. lol. Great service. oh try their buffalo wings, they are cooked to perfection!! read more

Came here on a Thursday night for the first time with my boy who said we should come to this place after work. We thought they closed at 2 a.m. but when we got there at 12:30 a.m., the manager basically said they were closing an hour early because it was slow so we couldn't get a table but we were able to get a drink. Fast-forward two days and we're back with 2 of our other friends Saturday night around 11 pm. The place was packed compared to Thursday night but there were some open tables here and there with a few open seats at the bar. So we are waiting in line to pay for a table or try to (again, this was our first time going to a pool bar) and once its our turn the manager says he'll be right back. About 5 mins later he comes back and just puts my name on a list and says it'll be about an hour. The problem was that when my friend and I came the first time on Thursday, he was so abrasive when he spoke to us. He told us "you know I'm not gonna get you a table right?" twice with such an unwelcoming vibe that when it came to picking a place to go Saturday night we almost didn't come back. I feel like you should give a new customer a reason to want to come back to your establishment especially when we had no idea that they would be closing early. The second time we came I felt like he could've just told us it would be an hour wait for a table before leaving for 5 mins and having us sit there like he's going to help us when he got back. Plus there were at least 5 open tables but we don't know how pool halls work so who knows. Either way we won't be coming back here again. Everything and everyone else seemed cool but man that manager was such a buzzkill. Edit: I see the hours say this place closes at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday. The door said they closed at 2:00 am which is what we were going by but I guess we should've checked Yelp for accuracy. read more

This is a kool Bar it's has a lot of sitting outside upstairs and downstairs, but it fells up quickly during basketball games, and other sporting events when most people like to hang out at bars. The food changes ever few months, but every time I've went the food was pretty good for a bar. It's a pretty chill place with a nice atmosphere especially for downtown Oakland. Somewhat of a hidden gem. read more

A really good burger - trying to find a place to eat at 10pm and my choices were limited. But I'm glad I found this place - great prices and a great burger. The bartender was really friendly and chill to talk to. read more

I've given this place so many chances to get it right, but it's just not going to happen. I've never had worse service, consistently. I come in during lunch on the weekdays and try to have a beer and some food. It is hard to get anyone to acknowledge me even. Today was the last straw. I walk in, ask for a beer and a menu. Get the beer and then spend 15 minutes waiting for someone to take my order, or even give me eye contact. I gave up and left went somewhere else for lunch. They weren't busy maybe 5 other people sitting at the bar top. I'm mad enough that it inspired my first ever yelp review. read more

Stumbled into the lil place.. by far my favorite place... try the burger with avocado and a side of chili if you are like me weak against spicy.. if not let them drown the burger drown in it... been coming here at least 2-3 times a week since I am on assignment.. read more

I was surprised when I found out a social was planned here (via place I was interviewing at) since it didn't seem like a food driven place. Their specialty is of course pool but we only had the food so this review is based on that and service. There was a large party of about 12-14 of us in the back room. Our waitress had a lot of trouble remembering our orders which would be understandable had they been really busy but we were the only large party and if anyone else playing pool ordered food, I'm pretty sure it wasn't at the same level. So for her to forget several orders and take about an hour for the food to come out was mind boggling. When we reminded her of the missing items, she checked her notepad and she HAD written it down just forgot (I guess?). The food itself was ok. I ordered the veggie burger and waffle fries. The patty was stiff and the cheese I ordered on it was missing (womp womp) but after the slow, spotty service there was no way I was going to ask about it- better to just give up at that point. The fries were honestly the best thing about this place. read more

I just moved in across the street and so glad to have this place close by. Very friendly staff who is always welcoming and polite. Pool tables, darts, fooseball, TV, food, and beer....what more can you ask for. I have always been able to get a pool table when I stop in after work or on the weekends which has been nice. I have tried the burgers, wings, and mozzarella sticks which have all been really good and priced well. Wasn't the biggest fan of the fried pickles/jalapeños though. I will be stopping in regularly after work and highly recommend this place. -Bobby read more

A great place to enjoy and have some fun playing pool! I like to come on Sundays when it's less crowded! The drinks are always good and the food is great! The bartender (Caucasian Male, Bald)is great as well! read more

Great spot for decent happy hour drinks and food. Easy to get seated and fun for large groups. Took our school staff a few times and everyone enjoyed themselves. read more

The Broken Rack is a great choice of your looking to play some pool, drink, catch a game or just have some fun. There's an ample amount of pool tables for the billiards shark in all of us, and they offer a nice bar to accompany their menu. The inside has pool tables sprawled all about, and they offer very reasonable prices to play. They provide a well lit and secure parking lot, and offers a pleasant environment for billiards and being social. It's in a good location in close proximity to all major highways and BART, and seems to attract a nice, diverse crowd. The staff is generally friendly and helpful. They also have a decent menu, especially for a pool hall LOL. I was surprised by the food quality the few times I ordered from there, and I have no complaints about their bar's selection. All in all, I would strongly suggest The Broken Rack if you're looking for good times and pool. read more

Great venue but if you plan on serving food, plan on delivering a good product. Also how long does it take to make fries? Expect to wait and don't expect too much. read more

Cafe Rack - Bars Near Me - Emeryville, California

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Live across the street for about 6 months and never been. Decided to come thru for my brothers birthday. This place is amazing. Wings (sweet chili sauce) are good. But Tiana serves up some good pours. I don't play pool but you can still post up here. read more

Tiana is the horse whisperer. She pours the best drinks and is amazing! Seriously come here and ask for Tiana.

Just so you know what happened yesterday, your staff is horrible! Treated me like crap. Review your video, please. If possible, five ZERO or Nil or Ø stars. SERIOUSLY! http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-broken-rack-emeryville-2?hrid=Mh86a0pHoh0eWX6wqfEabw Walked in 05th April 2016 around 1535hr and there were 2 bartenders or workers behind the counter (female with dark hair): a guy with long hair fuzzy and scruffy ish face and the female were behind the bar, there was only one other guy at the customer side of the bar and me. The other customer was talking and the 2 staff ignored me, didn't say hello, just kept talking even though I was in front of the male bartender. After about 1-2 minutes another customer gave the lady a bill folder and she took it, looked at me, and kept talking to the guy sitting at the bar. A minute or so later, some guy went to the front register and gave the pool balls back and the guy with long hair helped him out, came back and started talking to the guy while the lady watched. I politely asked if I were going to be served or not or if I needed to go to the register to order a drink, and the guy with long hair looked at me rolled his eyes and gave a rude noise from his breath and said that they were "busy dealing with a missing staff" and it was "more important to deal with this than to serve me a drink" and I said, "wow" and the he said "you don't need to be rude" and I was taken aback. I replied that I only asked if I were to be served or should I still wait. He put on his psychologist hat and had the nerve to call me "passive aggressive" and so I asked how it was passive aggressive when I was ignored and he said he didn't see me, though he saw everyone else, then proceeded to call me rude. I told him that it was rude to be ignored and having to ask for service then being told he didn't see me and being called passive aggressive. He said I had no compassion. I said that though it's bad there's a missing person who worked there, it's not really my business and he should not have told me as it was not my concern, though I felt bad. I even told him the days before I was at a funeral for someone who died and yet, would people there care? No. They have nothing to do with that, just like I have nothing to do with the dead person form the Broken Rack. Seriously, I feel bad, but it's not something that should have affected me as a customer. In the end, we are people, and crap happens, but if you're in the service industry, you should still be professional to those not directly involved in a bad or sad thing, and only tell us if it will directly affect being serviced. If so, then go home and don't be at work as nobody wants a Debbie Downer or a Delusional Doug. As such, I quickly called my colleagues and we decided to change venue to a more appropriate and happy place and to which they will serve us! Seriously, why would you tell me that someone from your bar is missing and that it's too important, more important than to serve me? Also, he served two other people BEFORE me, even though I had been waiting there first! In the end, I told him that we will never, ever go there again, and I would tell my friends/colleagues not to come anymore and started walking out. He stated, "I won't serve you." I laughed and I replied, "of course not, you idiot. I'm leaving!" What kind of people work there? Don't believe me? Review your video. No stars. read more

On the fluke my husband and I stopped by here for a few drinks on one of our date nights and I'd have to say that we enjoyed the atmosphere, strong drinks Karma and the ability to just hang out and spend time with each other in a nice atmosphere. Put your name on the waiting list ASAP if you want to shoot pool or play darts because if someone occupies it for too long you just may not get a table. But if you're out on a date and just want to sit and have a drink and talk with loved ones or it with a group of friends having a good night out this is a great spot. read more

I was contacted by Broken Rack to "give us another try" of course I will, its a cool place. Just have a back up plan to continue to serve food and drinks if the computer goes down. read more

I had a good time here for a couple hours last Friday night celebrating the holidays with my roommate. I liked that it's well-lit, but not bright; spacious, but not cavernous; and buzzing, but not blaringly loud. The pool tables and accessories were in good condition, the bar was well-stocked, and the food was remarkably good. My California chicken sandwich was tender and flavorful; the fries that came with were tasty too. read more

Alright guys. I went to the Honor Bar the other day and had the opportunity to peek through the window into what will be the me Broken Rack. I am beyond excited. The bar is twice as long, so no more lines. Pool tables galore...just good shit everywhere. Everyone should be excited. Here's to hoping my favorite bartenders are there.. *cough mikeandkatie* read more

This place is a gem. Full bar, tons of tables, great appetizers and service. There's few places like this in the bay that I know of for a quality pool hall. read more

Went to the Broken Rock with a colleague and was it so fun. Although we played four rounds of pool and won twice each, we decided that we will come back and play again at a later date. Atmosphere was awesome, people was awesome, I mean what more can you ask for? Great time. read more

First of all I wasn't sleep at the bar I was in the back near the pool tables and I was sleep for all of 5 minutes when my husband woke me to leave. Yes as a business owner you have the right to service whom you so choose, but it was the matter in which you bar manager took his actions. He was rude and disrespectful and that wasn't the first time. That is why I WILL NOT be a patron in your establishment ever nor would I recommend your business. read more

I enjoyed the food, open layout and chill atmosphere, but thought the service was a little lacking. Cost of playing pool is overpriced, everything else seems in order. read more

First time at this establishment...The only thing worse than the food was the service. Perhaps if the staff spent less time on their cell phones and talking with other staff maybe they would be able to focus more on the guests, wait what am I saying, customers. read more

Our go-to place for pool, beer and garlic fries with tons of garlic on top. Twenty or so tables that were newly recovered a month ago. Check out the lower prices in the afternoon. Easy parking adjacent to the building though use Waze or Google maps to get into the out-of-way side street. read more

Decent drinks and pool. I didn't get a chance to grab any food as I had already eaten nearby. That said, the bartenders were a bit slow under pressure but overall they were friendly and personable so the wait didn't seem too bad. read more

I like the new location and it isn't very far from the old spot. A friend of mine reserved the corner, private room which was a nice space to hold our group. It had a huge TV and some comfortable sofas for people to lounge around in. It's good for when you're celebrating a special occasion. You can bring your own cake and decorations and the price to reserve is affordable. They have a full kitchen so the menu had Burgers, Calamari, Chicken Wings and more. Our server was very attentive; always made sure to check on our group. It's for sure a good place to go with your friends or on a casual date with your boo. Good food and stiff drinks. Definitely coming back again! read more