Weekday afternoon Parking outside…read moreEasy seating inside It's ice cream- how can it be bad? Tasted a few flavors before deciding Lots of people walking around but maybe not the most organized service

Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

I love this ice cream spot. My favorite is always the vanilla maltball flavor then the vanilla…read morewhisky next. The ice cream sandwiches look small but wow they're super filling bc the ice cream is super densely packed and the cookies are rich, I had to share mine and the best part was they don't melt or fall apart. The line can get long but it's worth it. I really like how they don't rush you when you're trying flavors, the music is always good and the workers have been fantastic in energy and service each time. I also enjoy their non dairy ice creams, very tasty that I don't even blink if I try one and if I like it then I like it. I always like the coconut flavor and thai. The soft serves are so good and I like the raspberry sauce on the side. I usually take visitors here and so far, they've all liked this place and adore the inner alley shops.

Waited in a long line which is something I'd never do, but I was with friends that I hadn't seen…read morefor a long time. I tried the vegan coconut. Small cup. Small flavor. Meh..... Friendly staff at ordering. Cashier curt and dismissive. Been there done that.

Fell in love with Miharu after a friend suggested we try it out on a whim before a concert at Fox…read moreTheater! The moment you walk into the shop, you'll notice the current flavor offerings displayed on colorful ice cream-shaped signs across the wall to the right. I could spend an eternity studying each flavor, but there's limited space to queue indoors so really gotta decide on a flavor and serving style fast in order to keep the line moving. Among the flavors were some classics, fruity/floral mixes, and dessert-inspired ones too, a whole range so there's something for everyone. I got the Breakfast Brownie and it was unforgettable! It tasted creamy and delightful without being overwhelming, while the cornflakes mixed inside added a satisfying crunch to each bite. I came back a second time before a show at Crybaby, a smaller venue across the street. Grabbing a scoop here to-go has naturally become part of my pre-concert routine at this point and I plan to come back again next time to explore more flavors. If you're ever heading to a show nearby, I'd definitely recommend stopping by beforehand for a lil energy boost and treat.

Everything about Miharu is beyond stellar…read more The staff are always super enthusiastic about getting you to try samples and I love that they will always tell me which one their current favorite is because it helps me to narrow down which ones to sample. Also, whoever they have making their flavors is super creative! They list out all the flavors on the wall on super cute little ice cream scoop cut outs for you to browse while you wait in line. It is definitely more of a takeout ice cream spot with not a ton of seating so you either gotta get lucky with seating, wait for a spot, or take it to go. We got the pandan strawberry and the milk & cookies + cream. Next time I stop by I really want to try out their sundae!

I won a Bad Walters gift card in a white elephant exchange. I was initially fighting for artisanal…read moreolive oil but decided to let my uncles have it. They own an apartment in Paris and I didn't want to offend them with my usual guerrilla tactics. I'm known to fight dirty and conspire with others during this game and everybody hates me because of it, and I didn't want to be banned from their apartment, as Paris in the fall is lovely. Thus my journey with Walter began. One thing about me, is I respect a place that knows flavors. I don't want basic vanilla, give me some weird and strange and flavorful that will tantalize my palette and ignite my senses. Give me salty and sweet. Give me TANG. Give me these things and DONT give me gas. Bad Walters cracked the code. All flavor, real dairy, no lactose, no gas. Each week they have a different batch of flavors, so there's always something new to explore. There's like 6 flavors to choose from at once and they let me try them all before I selected my choice hehe. I tried to sample 6 flavors at Cold Stone and they took me out back and shot me, but here, nobody was mean to me. Mr. Potatohead is the flavor I landed on--brown sugar custard with peanut butter swirl and chocolate covered potato chips. The chunks of chocolate covered potato chips were lodged in the ice cream and I felt like an archaeologist excavating ancient rocks as my spoon lifted the potato chocolate chunks out of the creamy custard into my mouth. I bought a pint. The Mick Jagger was another joy, with its salty caramel and Oreo chunks. They're lucky Peaches Christ was sold out because I might've lost my mind for a peach cobbler ice cream! They wouldve had to drag me out by the back of my neck like a rabid dog! Maybe next time. All in all, tasty ice cream. Would recommend.

Bad Walter's was a random find one day out walking after dinner. The funny name and logo drew us…read morein, then once we saw it was ice cream, AND dairy free, we were IN. We have been extremely loyal customers ever since. They rotate flavors, but through many months and many visits I don't think I've ever tried a bad one. The flavors are also very fun, not your typical cookies and cream, cookie dough, etc. Although they do have a plain version sometimes. The employees are very helpful and kind letting you sample the flavors. Our absolute favorite is tinky winky- ube flavored ice cream with honey comb pieces. They also sell points to the side- take advantage. You'll want more when you're done! The ambiance and vibe of bad Walter's is perfect. Bright colors, disco ball dripping, fun sayings on the cups, the whole 9 yards. The take home pint we got has Reddit "hate" comments and their responses, it's hilarious. This ice cream store is way more of a vibe than any marketing agent could dream of. Who would've thought I wish I could be a rep for an ice cream company? Oh and they also do a stamp card when you buy pints to get a free scoop. You bring in the containers so they can recycle them. It's a win win for both sides, loves it. Best ice cream ever!!!

Visiting Oakland and would a late night treat! The worker had good customer service and the ice…read morecream was sooooo good!! Highly recommend! I will be back Sorry I don't have a picture! I inhaled it!

Don't get me wrong -- the ice cream here is fabulous (if not on the expensive side). However,…read moreeither the hours are misleading or the staff "close" early to get out faster. When you're craving ice cream at 11pm, the last thing you want is to be turned away during the posted business hours. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened tonight!

I haven't visited the Shooting Star Cafe in years. Glad I stopped by to check them out again for…read moreCantonese/HK casual foods/meal plates. Legit place for convenience and good casual Cantonese foods/beverages/desserts. Yes, there are breakfast/lunch/dinner/happy hour deals here depending on promotions. Worth taking your time to review the long menus. Credit cards accepted. Good menu. Huge selections. It is definitely cheaper eating here than in or around South Bay Area for similar foods. I ordered a lot of stuff, but only took photos of a few since I showed up hungry. Hainan chicken rice plate, egg and shrimp rice meal, extras chicken, plain porridge, veggies/yu choy greens, etc. Normally, I would go for beverages and baked cheese meat rice dishes. Breakfast looks pretty simple too. It's actually considered affordable in today's economic environment. Everything was legit and good. Only thing I didn't like were waitresses who seem to bus and rush customers with placing orders, but it's understandable during lunch hours and prime time. They will help if you wave them down in busy settings. Afterall, it's about time and money in Oakland Chinatown, but food is done right good. There's plenty of places to sit inside. Worth convenient stops and it definitely adds value to locals visiting Chinatown. I still like Shooting Star Cafe.

I ordered online. I was craving Asian cuisine and found them in the Downtown Oakland area via…read moreGoogle. The pickup was straightforward. I showed them my online receipt and gave them my name, they were able to give me the food promptly. Fried Chicken wings & popcorn chicken - These were delicious. Hot & crispy skin, juicy interior, it was hard not to take big bites. They even give you a spice cup for extra flavor. Braised Oxtail in Red Wine - I paired this with their steamed rice to act as a sponge for the gravy/broth. This was my first time having oxtails different from the soul food style that I'm accustomed to from my own culture. At first, I was a bit Apprehensive, but it was actually good. It had a rich, earthy taste. It really had a melt in your mouth-like texture. Roasted Duck 1/2 - It was tender with a nice combination of savoriness and sweetness. Nice earthy, gamey, savory taste from the meat that contrasts well with the duck marinade.

Go with the pints, seriously! A single scoop is around $7, but a pint is about $12, and if you grab…read moretwo, you get the third one free. That's an easy choice. I'm fully prepared to be that person at the store, scooping straight out of the container instead of bothering with a cup or cone I tried Pink Jesus, Matcha Snickerdoodle, Vietnamese Coffee, and Honey Graham Cracker. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Pink Jesus, but it ended up being a pleasant surprise. It's a blend of lavender and raspberry, with the lavender coming through more strongly, floral but not overwhelming. The Matcha Snickerdoodle and Vietnamese Coffee were both bold and very true to their flavors. You can immediately tell what you're eating, which I loved. The Honey Graham Cracker, though, was a bit too sweet for my taste.

Different flavors than most ice cream shops, but that makes it interesting. Hours and staffing here…read moreis hit-or-miss. I'm not sure if they are scarcely staffed or have a high turnover, but the location isn't always open. I don't see too many patrons here, which can be a good or bad thing. Good because you have the place to yourself, bad because- either the flavors or pricing could be undesirable. In any case, I'm pretty classic. They can help you satisfy a craving when in the area. Try them out. Quiet spot with lots of seating and navy tiled walls.

Sign up for the free Ben & Jerry's member club a month before your birthday and you get free ice…read morecream during your birthday month. Perfect for Friday post lunch treat. Strawberry cheesecake with real chunks of crust. Rich and creamy, downside is the paper wrapper sticks to cone so threw away the cone tip.

Marshmallow Sky -- fun ice cream, with nice bits of cookie dough, nice blue color…read more Sweet Cream & Cookies -- yummy cookies and cream, with big bits of oreo! Got free ice cream on ice cream day! It was a long line, but the scoop was generous and a great free treat!

Update: 30 mins later, my stomach is hurting and I have to poop real bad…read more Worst BR ive ever been to. Ice cream was completely soft and melted when handed to me. Couldnt even get 2 scoops on a cone since it was so soft and the single scoop was so tiny, i finished it in 2 bites. They did not offer me a refund either.

Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2025 Time: around 2:15pm…read more *PPQ Old Fashioned Butter Pecan ($8.99) *PPQ Moms Makin Cookies ($8.99) *PPQ Mint Chocolate Chip ($8.99) *Single Scoop ($4.89) - Peppermint *Pre-Pack Promotion (-$1.99) The hubby and I were headed to a super bowl party. We were sent to pick up some ice cream, so stopped by this Baskin Robbins on the way to Oakland. We were the only ones in the store when we arrived. The sales person happily helped us get our prepacked quarts as everything was chained up in their freezers. The hubs already knew what everyone wanted, so it was easy grabbing the flavors. I'm a huge fan of peppermint ice cream, so when I saw BR had it, I decided to grab a scoop. Tho now thinking about it price wise, I probably should have asked if I could get a prepacked quart. If they exist that is. Would have been a much better deal. For some reason, we got two promo credits - one for $1 and another for $0.99. Maybe it was a special? Convenient if in the Emeryville area. REVIEW #3693

I encountered this place by chance while walking to a vintage shop nearby. I didn't realize until I…read morewas about to write this review that this place was bookmarked on Yelp! They are friendly and welcoming upon entry and allow you to try flavors! When I came in July 2026, they had unique flavors like saffron, lavender, earl grey, and hibiscus among many others! I got a single scoop with two flavors: earl grey and lavender. A beautiful blend together, neither were too sweet or overpowering. Very refreshing during the summer heat.

We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.