Obelisco has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants. We've probably been four times in just…read morethe last two months, and I honestly haven't had a single thing here that I didn't absolutely love. The Chile Verde is outstanding, and on our most recent visit I had the Camarones a la Diabla, which was fantastic. We've also had the carnitas, cheese enchiladas, and potato flautas, and everything has been consistently excellent. Our daughter is vegetarian and loved the cheese enchiladas. The margaritas are excellent as well. I had the spicy margarita on our last visit and it was absolutely delicious. As good as the food is, what really makes Obelisco special is the hospitality. You can tell this is truly a family-run restaurant. The brother and sister who are often out front are incredibly friendly and welcoming, always taking the time to stop by our table, chat with us, and tell us about upcoming events. The entire staff has been phenomenal every time we've been there. A special shout-out to Zachary, who has taken care of us on several visits and has always been fantastic--friendly, attentive, and genuinely great at what he does. We were sad to hear that he'll be leaving, but happy for him as he moves on to the next chapter in his life. We wish him all the best. Great food, great margaritas, wonderful people, and the kind of warm, family-run atmosphere that keeps bringing us back. Four visits in the last couple of months probably says it better than anything else can. We'll definitely be back!

I was walking along Lakeshore when I had the urge to get tacos. I came across Obelisco restaurant…read morefor a night out and it was a great experience. I was solo and was offered a seat by the windows which they opened at my request. The bar is beautiful and the entire restaurant is very spacious. I enjoyed shrimp tacos, rice, and the El Gitano cocktail. The service was pretty good as was the food and drinks. This is a more elevated restaurant that I'd go to for a treat or maybe before a concert or another event. See more: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSwMu8Uf/

Great authentic arepas. Please come to Lake Merritt! I have customers lined up but can't find your…read moretruck. You have our support

I was going n for a surprise when I arrived at an evening meeting. Dinner was awesome as well as…read morethe service. We had leftovers and after eating two Arepas... I was glad to see there were leftovers Carolina was willing to part with. My son home from the Navy enjoyed and inhaled what I was willing to share with him. Keeping one for my breakfast tomorrow. This picture doesn't do the food justice. The red sauce had a kick...a blend of four peppers! Caliente!!! My sore throat enjoyed the kick! I could have taken some sauce home to help open my throat and get rid of the itchiness.

A classic donut spot, Colonial Donuts is one of those 24hr donut shops - the OG type donut spots…read more Donuts of all kinds, including mochi, classic donut holes, churros, baked cookies, breakfast sandwiches, croissants, coffee, hot chocolate- they have it all. Tried and true, this is an all-time best spot; conveniently located on Lakeshore. This is one of those places you stop and get donuts for the family just knowing you'll be able to get something for everyone.

I want to start off by saying that this is my second review for a non-gluten free place. I am being…read morere-tested for celiac disease and engaging in the "gluten challenge". I haven't had a donut since childhood and polled on Facebook since the classic Rudy's is now closed. About 50 people strongly recommended colonial which is why I picked it. We came here at 10am on a Thursday. Service was quick and no line. There were a great many donuts to pick from. We ordered a filled maple bar, glazed raspberry jelly filled, and a buttermilk glazed. One thing we noticed is that the filled donuts are filled very generously. I've never had a jelly donut filled all the way through before. It was filled to bursting. The jelly isn't too sweet either. The maple bar was advertised to be filled with maple filling but had a vanilla custard instead. It was pretty good. It's filled from both ends generously. Probably about a half inch of the middle has no filling. So it's easy to split in two. The maple glaze on the maple bar was not very maple-flavored. It was too subtle for my tastes. The maple bar and jelly donut were both quite light and fluffy. The buttermilk donut was on the dry side, but the glaze is good. Not too sweet.

Stopped in for a quick snack. Got the Buffalo chicken wings with the Buffalo sauce on the side. And…read morethe fried sage french fries with seasoning ($.50 extra for fries to be mixed with their seasoning). Both items were flavorful and chicken wings were not overcooked or dry. There's 4 tables and 4 window stool seats if you want to eat here/inside. You can order with staff at the counter or via their electric kiosk screen inside. Located between Peet's coffee and the Verizon store, around the corner from Trader Joe's and across the street from Arizmendi.

I took my dad here for a quick bite to eat. I think proposition does a good job with their chicken…read moresandwiches! The servers and what I assume to be the owner of the restaurant were very nice and checked in to make sure that our food tasted good and we had all that we needed. If you want a quick stop in bite to eat then this place is great and will fill you up with a good chicken sandwich. The onion rings are to die for and some of the better ones I've ever had.

Gluten challenge stop #7. All I can say is WOW! We got the yuzu bun and a pandan bun…read more The yuzu meringue bun was amazing. It's like a morning bun, and the texture of the morning bun is light, fluffy. Lots of sugar on it, it shedded everywhere while eating. The filling is the star. It is a curd and has a strong a prominent yuzu flavor. They filled it VERY generously. You get curd with every bite. We both agreed the meringue on top, while good, was not needed. The yuzu curd is not too sweet, they really lean into the sour so it balances out the sweet bun nicely. The pandan bun is like nothing I've EVER had. It's the strongest pandan flavored anything I've ever had. You can smell the pandan before you even bite into it. It's a lot like a brioche bun (not dissimilar to challah in texture) with a pandan-flavored concha top. It has a cream-style pandan filling which is a SUPER strong pandan flavor. Generously filled, very generously. Will definitely return if I can. Their flavors are on a rotating basis. The woman at the counter was enthusiastic and polite, eagerly answered questions.

I was ecstatic to try their Yuzu Meringue Bun, but I was quite disappointed with the packaging. I…read moreunderstand it's challenging to find a box that closes securely without ruining the beautiful, photo-worthy presentation, but please consider leaving it open and allowing the customer to close it at their own leisure. Yuzu Meringue Bun -- Spot on with the cruffin and meringue combination. The yuzu flavor was generous, although it leaned a little too tart for my personal preference. I wished there was more meringue -- perhaps having a layer of meringue in the center would have made it absolutely superb! Brown Butter Mochi Bites -- These were alright, but nothing particularly special. They were missing the signature mochi chewy texture, so they didn't quite feel "mochi" enough to truly be called mochi bites. Sesame Cookie -- Unfortunately, it was too hard and crisp for my liking. Crossubi -- A very unique concept and not bad overall. I just wish the interior wasn't quite as hollow; a little more filling would have elevated it.

Had a great dinner at Parche! The Tumaco Ceviche was fresh, with a nice touch of sweet drop…read morepeppers. Our favorite was the Empanada de Ajiaco--filling, perfectly crusted, and served with delicious jalapeño cilantro aioli. The Patacones were good, though the beef, onion marmalade, and tropical salsa were a bit sweet for my taste. The Cacao Nariño dessert was amazing, especially with our Carajillos and Espresso Martinis. Friendly service, quick food, and a fun meal overall!

Vibrant flavors, high price tag…read more Parche is a beautiul space in downtown Oakland serving family-style share plates of contemporary Colombia dishes. My group of four shared a variety of plates but we all felt were small for the price. We started with two cold plates, the Santa Marta Ceviche and the Salmón Salpicón. I couldn't decide which of the two were ma favorite and I definitely think both were my favorites of the whole meal. Following up with two small share plates, the Arepa de Las Monas and the Empanada de Ajiaco. Finished with the Mojarra Frita, fried whole branzino, which was perfectly fried and not oily at all. The cocktail menu had lots of creative options, but I opted for the Ojos Asi, which I would recommend only if you like bitter cocktails, that said I very much enjoyed it!

It's nearly impossible to eat out and eat REAL FOOD. I…read moredon't have the motivation, time or patients to cook at home a lot. Kitava is bringing you whole, real, and healthy choices you don't have to feel guilty about. Love it.

If you're looking for a healthy alternative for fast food, this should be top of mind…read more After spending the afternoon training at Witterfield for a 5K, my friends and I decided to find a healthy option and stumbled upon Kitava on yelp. We ordered... Sesame Chicken 4/5 Chicken was crispy. Broccoli was cooked perfectly. It could use a little more seasoning on the chicken and broccoli but the sauce was there to elevate it. Reminds me of panda express haha Miso Salmon Bowl 4/5 Salmon was cooked flaky and moist. Really enjoyed the jalapeño lime sauce. Brussel sprouts were roasted to perfection. Very light and tasty meal. Fish & Chips 4/5 Crispy fish and chips. Simple dish but it was fun and tasty! Evolved Caesar Salad + Paprika Chicken (Protein) 5/5 Absolute favorite. After mixing everything together it was the best healthy salad I've had in a while! Chicken was tender and flavorful! Enjoyed this dish the most. Service 5/5 Ordering is very quick, Staff was very friendly and our order came in timely within 10 minutes or less. They do serve your orders right to you but water and utensils are self served, as well as cleaning up after yourself. There is a 5% mandatory fee for employee health, so be aware of that. Ambience 5/5 I loved the vibes inside. It's very bright and homey. Made me feel good to be there. Seats are comfy and tables are clean. Parking was a breeze. Definitely adding this to my diet rotation if I forget to make a meal prep

Yeah it's good hummus! Love the shawarma. It is juicy…read morechicken with onions. But falafel is good too! Several tables outside if you want to eat in the spot They also have prepackaged to-go servings of hummus and some salads If you are new to hummus bowls or sandwiches, you are in for a treat. There are lots of dressings, sauces and salads to add to your order ( included in price). Like your first trip to boba, when you were not sure about flavors, popping, jellies etc, you need to dive in and ask questions. They always have babaganoush (eggplant spread) and an eggplant salad. Adding one or both is good. At the end, for sauce, tahini is always a good choice. Amba is also always a great choice.

I didn't know this place existed!! But I am glad I stopped in! The service staff was friendly. The…read morerestaurant & store was clean. No odd smells considering there's a meat market inside & some groceries. The vegan shawarma bowl was tasty!! The tofu seasoned perfectly. You can choose your toppings. I topped it with olives, eggplant, pickled onions & cucumber tomato salad. The seasoning on the tofu & toppings ended up on top of the hummus which made even better! The pita bread was a warm fluffy pillow of goodness! The meat sandwiches weren't skimpy either!

Very cool co-op style bakery and pizza shop. They have so many cool things with great service and…read moreworkers. I got the pizza of the day and thoroughly enjoyed it! If you want a cute spot to grab a quick bite to eat make sure to check this place out

Great vibes, love a co-op…read more I've came here before for pastries and coffee and today I tried the pizza. It was solid, really cool idea that they rotate flavors daily. All pizzas have no meat on them tho which I don't have a problem with but meat lovers beware. Pizza was solid, ate a lot and didn't feel gross after which is a nod to their fresh ingredients. 7.6/10

The cheesecake was delicious. The bbq was not bad at all. I had brisket, sausage, yams, and mac and…read morecheese. They would all take me back if I am ever in the area. The beef rib had me the most excited. Unfortunately it was the biggest disappointment. I paid $60 for it and it had no meat at all. It was all fat. Honestly why even serve that to a customer. When i saw it on their social media posts I was expecting a meaty beef rib. For something that is pricey they should have atleast asked me if I wanted that specific cut. For that I will have to give them 3 stars.

Casual barbecue spot -- er, cheesecake shop. That serves latkes. The joy that the owner brings to…read morethis place touches every part of it. The eclectic menu is just one expression of Ben's passion for this place. It has the things he loves to make and share, and new items come up all the time, as he experiments with new items. I can't touch all of them but I can tell you that the Big Three don't miss. Get yourself a brisket sandwich (on the pillowy challah roll) with a latke on the side (served with *both* sour cream and apple sauce) and a cheesecake for dessert (def start with the ube flavored one). Each one is well executed, but more important than any flavor is the care that goes into them. You sense that Ben wanted to get the crisp on the latkes just so, before sharing them with the town. The space itself is a big part of the joy as well. If you had your own shop, what would you paint on the walls? Murals of anime characters cover the place, and there is a pull-down screen for karaoke nights. Because there are some passionate customers too! Really an amazing chef and restaurant. We are lucky to have them serving up whatever comes to mind next.