To start this review off, my cashier was Jamie. I received the best customer service from her,…read moreabsolutely so welcoming, friendly, and professional. She deserves a raise and a promotion, absolutely incredible! The atmosphere was incredible and the late night times are incredibly beneficial. The new lava cookie was sooo delicious and so worth the wait. Thank you so much for your service!

Are Insomnia Cookies baked goods good? Yes, they are - both their cookies and their brownies. Are…read morethey worth the cost and effort? That's debatable. I've had some experiences that were quick and painless, and more than a few that were disappointing. A couple months ago, one employee was working alone on the day they had a promotion for National Cookie Day, which meant a long line out the door. She was trying to do her job but was clearly overwhelmed. She said her supervisor was not supposed to come in until 1 p.m. but was about to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to help. No one is forcing Insomnia Cookies to do this or any promotion, but if they're going to do it, it would be nice if they actually prepared for it. On several occasions, I have tried to use a reward I have in the app, only to get an error message. A few times it was because I wanted a special/seasonal cookie that was listed as a "Classic Cookie," but it somehow didn't qualify. I have often asked for assistance from the person working the counter, and they have politely told me that they're sorry but they do not have the ability to override the system. I have even offered to pay the difference between the regular classic cookie and the special/seasonal classic cookie, but my offer has never been accepted. If you don't want to count a special/seasonal cookie as a classic cookie, don't include it in the "Classic Cookies" category.

You still doing great things Dream Fluff. Most recently, your breakfast sandwich slapped. Bacon,…read moreegg and cheese on an english muffin. Real egg, cooked fresh, came out real quick. Donuts are great too, especially when fresh. Overall, this is a great neighborhood joint for donuts, but honestly, for a quick breakfast sandwich.

Looks like a hole in the wall, but the donuts are fantastic! I love how substantial they are; more…read morelike cake than donuts. And service is always friendly there.

Yum! This is an ice cream shop inside the Lakeshore Cafe…read more The owner seems super nice & genuine guy! The soft serve creations are fantastic! I had the gingerbread & my husband had the eggnog. Both were so good! I'm going back soon for the German chocolate cake ice cream creation. So glad to know this is here! Right by the Oakland Diocese office, convenient location folks! You should really try Bears ice cream.

Let me start by saying I love the idea of dessert but not usually the dessert itself. I'm a big fan…read moreof ordering dessert, and having two bites and being done. Today, I met my match and that was not the case. I loved the vanilla soft serve SO much. I could eat it plain without any toppings. The vanilla was thick snd creamy, not icy at all. The banana was a nice compliment to the not overly sweet flavor and the nuts provided the perfect crunch. The cookies and cream was also very good. I wish the chocolate were a bit thicker and less icy but overall still yummy. I love how little the cookie crumbs were crushed. Sometimes you get big chunks of cookie that are terrible to chew with ice cream because it freezes your teeth and takes away from the experience. I want to go back inside and get some more to go, but I don't trust that I won't eat it all in one sitting. This place is total chefs kiss. Perfect location across the lake too.... Get your ice cream and sit on a bench or go on a walk. I hope they grow in the most abundant way. Give it a try!

King Pin Donuts is a neighborhood staple! Located on Durant Avenue, it is close to the UC Berkeley…read morecampus and is a popular spot for students. This well-established donut shop is small but has lots of options. There is also some outdoor seating right outside the store. The service is quick, and the person behind the counter is always willing to answer questions. My friend and I both tried an apple fritter, and my partner got a chocolate milk. The apple fritter was crispy with a nice glaze on top and delicious chunks of caramelized apple inside. This donut was extremely sweet, but honestly it's exactly what we needed! I normally go for apple cider donuts, so this was a great alternative. It's a good place to go when friends are visiting!

A GLAZED BACK TO WINCHELL'S…read more Growing up as a kid in the 1980s my family and me would go to Winchell's on Sundays after Mass. The only donut I really like at Winchell's was the glazed as it had the lightly coated frosting yet the donut was not dense inside. Eventually Winchell's in the 1990s were later phased out by Krispy Kreme. I like Krispy Kreme because of the glazed also, but the sugar frosting can be too much. There are a lot of mom-and-pop donut shops that sell glazed raised donuts. However the glazed raised donuts at those shops tend to be dense inside. I like my glazed raised donuts with the balance between the ones I ate at Winchell's and Krispy Kreme. When I was a student at California I liked going to Kin Pin Donuts because of the butter milk bar. I came here to King Pin Donuts today as tomorrow is National Glazed Donut Day. The glazed I ordered had a lightly coated sugar frosting, yet the donut wasn't dense inside. If a glazed donut is dense I cannot order another one. I would equate this to a pizza if the crust is dense I can only eat one slice. At Kin Pin Donuts since I didn't feel bloated after eating the glazed raised donut I ordered another raised donut but this time with a chocolate frosting. What I really liked about the raised donuts at King Pin Donuts are the crispy outside. At King Pin Donuts for the raised donuts there are three textures: sweet frosting, fluffy inside, and crispy outside. How do you know if donuts at a donut shop are good? Just order a glazed or chocolate raised donuts to taste to find out if they're not dense. If a donut shop cannot bake a basic donut like raised donut, then most likely the rest of the donuts are not that good. If you are unsure what donuts to order at Kin Pin Donuts just order a raised donut.

This is a wonderful cafe with a pleasant staff and great food/drinks. Our twins come to Kaiser for…read morespeech therapy and they are always so excited to visit the cafe. The staff there is so cool and they are so sweet to our boys, always there with welcoming smiles and great vibes. I love how they take the time to chat with our family and they are always so patient with our twins when they are ordering (some days they don't know what they want!) The cafe has fresh coffee (I like the Café Carmelita, so good!) delicious bagels, fresh fruit, ect. My Husband loves their cinnamon roll, it's pretty big! They also have the best croissants and pockets. We love to support Panama Cafe. They are the epitome of what we all love about small businesses : genuine people that actually want connections with their customers, who also have great food/service. Take the time to visit them!

I can't thank Panama Bay Coffee enough in Kaiser Oakland for the beautiful staff of hardworking and…read morealways smiling people to truly brighten up your day. I've been a fan of Panama Bay in Livermore and was tickled seeing there was a spot within Kaiser Oakland (downstairs, first floor, around the corner from the Pharmacy in a small alcove). We frequent this hospital quite often and we now have a post-appointment favorite of freshly baked cookies or the sandwich pockets..think uncrustables but in adult form. The first pocket I tried was a breakfast one with eggs, cheese, and hot sauce. Most recently I tried the grilled cheese. What I love most about these 'sandwiches' are that they're budget friendly, handheld, and can grab & go. I love convenience now more than ever, and if I can eat something nourishing and delicious in one hand, while holding the kiddo in the other, perfection. Thank you Panama Bay for knowing how to satisfy the Kaiser community while bringing fresh treats, coffee that does the kick, snacks, and yummy meals that won't break the bank or your buttons. Give them a hello if you're in for an appointment, such a feel-good place and truly wonderful people who just..get it :)

I pass Rainbow Donuts quite regularly, located on San Pablo Ave in Berkeley. It's a pretty pink…read morebuilding from the outside and for a recent order, I actually chose a food delivery service instead of making it over in-person for my kiddos recent birthday breakfast surprise . We ordered two decorated donuts (we left a note that it was a birthday, and to choose something fun), hash browns, an egg and cheese croissant, and coffee. They were having a special if you spent x amount, your coffee was complimentary or in all reality, I think it came to about .25 cents! They chose the cutest panda bear donuts as the decorated donuts, and it was such a fun breakfast vibe full of all the whimsy. They included a bag with napkins and coffee creamer which was a nice touch. And omg, the egg/cheese croissant...so good! There is truly something special about the discovery of breakfast croissants at spots that don't typically market them. (See pic) but the croissant was hearty and layered high with gooey cheese and warm egg. The croissant was warm, buttery, and it seemed like potentially put in a press. Chefs kiss, no notes. I noticed you could add meat and/or avocado, but it was perfect paired down. All in all, a food delivery gone right! Hard to come by these days, and my first time ever executing a delivery order before 7am haha. Thank you for adding to a truly special day, can't wait to visit soon!

Last time I visited was 2019 and the cake donuts are still as amazing as I remembered…read more Only came in for donut holes and 2 donuts and the lady generously gave us extras to go! Made my day. Maybe she could tell I was having a hard time choosing amongst their variety of flavors. Cake donuts are a must. Tried blueberry, ube and red velvet ones. Texture is soft, not too dense nor dry, with great flavor. Very chill store, friendly staff, good vibes.

came in on a lazy weekend morning and ended up leaving with way more donuts than i planned . the…read moredisplay case got me. everything looked fresh and there were a few flavors i dont usually see at the average donut shop, which made it hard to choose. the donut itself was soft, fluffy and didnt have that stale texture some places try to hide with extra glaze. sweet, but not over the top. grabbed a coffee too and it paired perfectly. prices were honestly one of the best parts. with how expensive coffee runs have gotten around the bay lately, this felt like really good value for what you get. service was super friendly. the person helping me was patient while i stood there changing my mind every thirty seconds lol. they seemed genuinely happy to answer questions and make recommendations. the ambience is simple and welcoming. nothing trendy or pretentious. just a comfortable neighborhood spot with people coming in for breakfast, coffee and a quick chat. i actually liked that. it felt authentic. this is exactly the kind of local business i want to support. good food, fair prices, warm service and a relaxed atmosphere. already looking forward to my next excuse to stop by.

Real close to closing time. So, my favorite's weee gone. It's ok I still saw two other delicious…read moreones. One was a glaze with coconut I love coconut. The second a small chocolate bar with crème feeling yum. Of course the donuts were moist fresh and delicious.

First, these cookies from a Utah chain are indeed delicious. They will please those of you who like…read morea fresh, chewy cookie. We had a very tasty Dubai chocolate, Nutella, Oreo, and brookie. They also had classic chocolate chips and snickerdoodles. 6 cookies for $20, okay. Second, the shop is not cute or welcoming. If you are looking for a place where you can sit and eat your cookie, keep walking. It's a big pink and gray space, without tables or chairs or stools or even a counter. It is both institutional and yet not sparkling clean. You order at a kiosk, no welcoming, no fun music, no sense of place. Just hang out awkwardly, looking for something to look at. Is this the sad future? How do you even tip on that? I don't know. But the cookies are very good, and it's worth stopping by if you are in the area.

Imma keep it solid with y'all - the staff at this location is super cool but this has to be the…read morelaziest Crumbl in the area. I mean they are the only ones who consistently opt out of producing a weekly "Secret Menu" item. All of the other Crumbl locations nearby, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Ramon, Dublin, ect., participate, but check Berkeley out in the app and you'll see NOTHING. CONSISTENTLY. I'm not sure if it's the franchise owners decision or what but it's such a tacky look. Customers in this area would like this perk available as well. No one probably says it but we SEE the slacking. Get it together, please.