I'm downgrading my rating to two stars. The last couple of times I went to Degrees Plato was to pick up a take-out order and they still include the 15% tip. Prices are pretty high here for tacos and beer - but being required to pay the same tip as for (non-existent) table service is just a step too far. To be clear: they will bring your food out to your table (you get a number) but nobody returns to check on your meal or to ask if you want anything else. You still have to walk into the restaurant from the outdoor dining area to place your order and pay for it at time of ordering. Tipping in ADVANCE is not a reward for good service - it's compensation for a poor business model in a society that doesn't properly value workers. read more

Been here a few times but this is my 1st time writing a review. This is a spacious Oakland brewery, large selection of beer on tap. I had a delicious IPA, my friends had cider. We shared an order of nachos, they were really good! Lots of cheese, crispy chips, tender meat. Yum! The service was quick, the line moved along quickly. In the back Philip Der Stein, a live Polka band was playing, they played a 2 hour set, sounded great. The back patio has room for groups to sit, dance, stretch out in the shade or the sun. If you like beer and bar snacks, stop here! read more

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I have wanted to go here for some time! I know they have great events, loved the relaxed vibe, murals, friendly service, and beer fridges with beer from all kinds of established, emerging, and BIPOC breweries. Had a beer and purchased a six-pack. Sat outside and remarked often about how chill, relaxing, and welcoming Degrees Plato was. If you love beer, chill outdoor space, food (we didn't get any but saw people eating happily), check it out! read more

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I love this place. It feels very Oakland, community vibes. The people working are mostly pretty friendly. They have a lot of events like comedy nights, live music, trivia. I love their fridge section - you'll catch me picking from their wide variety - drinking and enjoying there, or even taking them to-go. They have a great rewards program- every time you pay, link it to your phone number and your credit card gets associated with your account. You earn points that become discounts! The ambiance is artsy inside with the European artist murals. The outside back patio is a chill vibe especially when it's nice weather or there's live music or both! There's a bunch of tables out there. I like that the drafts change all the time. Always a good selection. And they have food if you get hungry! Street parking is available but sometimes uncertain on MacArthur - find the side streets! Or, there's a parking lot a few steps away by like the car wash on MacArthur. There are TV's playing a security camera feed of the parking lot inside lol. So I guess the parking lot nearby is meant for Degrees Plato patrons! Better yet enjoy the drinks and take the bus or rideshare. There are bus stops right in front or across the street depending on the direction you come from. read more

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Amazing selection of on tap beer and cider and in addition to that, they have plenty of these stocked in their fridges for quick pick up. So many local breweries supported - go here for at minimum that! Bar food is good when paired with a drink. Vibes vary - but for the most part it's an easy going crowd and the staff are always sweet. read more

Do NOT come here for the food. If you're a foodie, or someone who appreciates good quality food, this is not your spot. My first impression upon walking in to when we left, is that this place has been highly neglected. Either someone in charge who actually cared walked out, or whoever is in charge now doesn't care. The best thing about this place is the backyard, and the only reason why it's still running. Food; salty, oily, low quality, poor thoughtfulness Ambiance: art and patio are what's keeping the place but the energy and staff are not service oriented. This place has good bones but something feels "off" and the little details scream neglect. read more

Super weird vibe. Empty on a Friday night at 7pm, the bartender was clearly under the influence and behaving strangely, and all of our food was terrible, bland, and dry. I don't usually leave reviews but it was that bad. read more

Pros: Quick service, smiles, and the beer on tap, spacious, indoor and outdoor seating, relaxing environment. The nachos are house made and so delicious, fresh guac. The beer selection is quality. I will definitely return and bring others. Cons: Came on a Sunday and they had a limited food items. I ordered the wings and the wings were cold and tasted weird. I let them know and they brought out a second wing out but even faster than the first. It was a little hotter but still didn't hold the heat like it was microwaved. The sauce was good but there was a chemical or some weird taste to the chicken. The chicken itself was decent meat, looked and smelled good but there was a weird taste. They look good visually but aren't edible or prepared well. read more

Not going to lie, parking alone for me is not worth coming out to this place. The roads in the surrounding area are super rough and bumpy (my poor tires), and the area outside the parking lot is kinda sketch, so I felt safer parking in the restaurant's super cramped parking lot. To be upfront, the food was honestly mid. There's better Mexican food elsewhere in better locations. When I tried to leave the parking lot, if it wasn't for a kind stranger helping guide me get out of there (he said that he had helped others in my scenario in this place), I probably would have hit something or damaged my car. Absolutely not going to come back. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

What a cool place! The first thing I noticed was how casual and comfortable it is. You can imagine spending a few hours here just eating something and having a couple of pints. So far, I've been here a couple of times, and the staff taking orders at the bar were friendly and fun to chat with. The beer selection is curated and you'll definitely find something to your liking. On my most recent visit, I got to try Laughing Monk Justice Ruth Double IPA on tap, which I'd previously tried in cans. If you're an IPA fan, this is a great pick! On my first visit I tried the 3-type of tacos, tofu, chicken and beef. I have to say, although all were delicious, if I tried them again, I'd go for the tofu, which surprised me. The way the tofu is seasoned/spiced and cooked is fantastic. On my next visit I was lucky that it was during brunch so I could try the Degrees Chilaquiles. Great choice! What makes the dish is the somewhat pureed beans. This is high level comfort food, trust me! I've no hesitation in recommending this place. read more

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Friendly knowledgeable staff and one of the best places for beer in the area, both on draft and to-go options are excellent

Good selection of beer. The staff was only two at the front. It took some time to get my beer. I was t sure if it was going to be given to me at the table or at the bar. Since it never came and my friend got hers right away, I got up and asked. The guy said I was supposed to get it but they forgot. The burritos were alright. Something I can make at home. Pretty generic. The crowd was not diverse at all. Most likely will not return. read more

Live music on Wednesday and great beer! What more do you need? Great place to come and grab a beer, hangout and snack on light bites. read more

Degrees Plato - Live music Wednesdays ! - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Met up with a friend here on a Wednesday night. They had a live dj which was a nice surprise. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was pretty good! Lots of cheese and chicken filled quesadillas. It was nice and hot. Wish I captured photos! Was too in the moment lol read more

So I went here for SF Beer Week and my jaw dropped when I saw 55 taps. They didn't have all 55 taps up but they still offered over 20 beers, wine, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and kombucha. We had a red ale and an IPA and both were great. They had everything from lagers to blonde ales to imperial stouts and sours. My hubby got a torta with chips and salsa and it was tasty. We parked at a meter on the same block. Restrooms were clean. Staff was great! Enjoy I also really appreciated all the thought that went into all the events they did for SF Beer Week. They had the most creativity to me and some great collaborations with breweries I am less familiar with. read more

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Amazing neighborhood bar/restaurant. Rare large outdoor seating in this area which is family and dog friendly. Also has a tent for shade for those sunny days. Love the beer selection and food. Definitely a favorite of ours! read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

"Friendly people, Rustic Setting, Silver Trailer" When I drove by, I was concerned about a safe place to park my car. To my delight, I discovered they have a secure parking lot as part of the property. In fact, you can keep an eye on your car right while you're enjoying your beer. They have lots of outside tables in a rustic setting. There's a large canopy, so there's plenty of shade. Be sure to check out that huge trailer parked nearby. It's like something out of "I love lucy." I'm pretty sure they're going to have big beer parties in that trailer soon. They have a good menu with both light and bigger dishes. Today, I ordered a light meal, the chicken taquitos. Just what the doctor ordered! Of course, I had to have beer to go with it, and I had two pints of the Czech Lager. So overall a very good visit. One minor nit: Please make sure there is soap in the restrooms. It might seem like a minor thing but it's important, as well as a safety code requirement. read more

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I got food poisoning from this place. I was pretty bad and came on quick. Do not recommend.

First I just ordered food. The guy helping me was so nice. I didn't specify to go until afterward so he literally walked back to the kitchen to tell them it was to go. I watched him. And he had such a great attitude about it. On to the food. I got the 3 tacos, one of each. ‍ the tofu one was my least favorite (shocking not I, since I'm not vegetarian) though the toppings and sauce were fantastic. The chicken was soooooo juicy. The carnitas was a tad bit over cooked. But it was all good. Loved the selection of ciders in the fridge so I bought a 6-pack to take to the A's game. I'll be back and I'll actually enjoy the music and vibes of the bar, which were giving a lil hipster a lil punk but very welcoming. read more

Degrees Plato - Getting some tacos to-go. Been wanting to come here forever! I'll have to stay and have a drink next time. - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

we love it here!! amazing beer selection (which rotates by the way), the carnitas torta IS SO DANG GOOD and the folks that work here are lovely. They have a couple TVs as well as a cute outdoor area. read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

The food we got from the brunch menu was all fried and pretty much tasteless. The regular menu did look better, and I bet it would be tastier if you've been drinking. read more

I really like Degrees Plato. It's clean, bright, friendly and with the parking lot, it's perfect. I feel comfortable going there alone. The food is always super fresh and delicious. The potato taquitos are a treasure. The hot, creamy potato mixture inside a crunchy taquito/flauta, topped with cold sour cream and shredded cabbage and more...is amazingly satisfying. They have good vegan, veggie and omnivore options. read more

I ordered deliver three times from this place. The three times they took my order and when the delivery person got there, they cancel my order. I gave them three chances but same thing happened, shame on me for believing in them 3 times. The food is good but the service is terrible. I have the 3 screenshots of the cancelled orders. I will be ok if they tell me right away but taking the order and waiting until is delivery time to let me know they can't fulfill my order was the worst. read more

Came here on a Tuesday evening for a lil brewksi sesh. The space is hugel there's a parking lot for guests, and outdoor area, and an indoor area with plenty of seating. It didn't look like they had too many options for beers but I was able to find something light. The chips & guac/salsa went nice with my beer. Friendly staff. read more

Large selection of beers on tap and excellent chilaquiles. Sunday menu is limited to brunch items until 3:00. read more

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I went here today and the lady that was working there was rude and had nasty attitude! The guy that served us was nice though!!

Good food, great beer selection, very cool concert series going on. My issue is not with the establishment itself but with the patrons who bring their kids and then just let them run absolutely rampant. Not paying attention to them at all and letting them run screaming all around the yard, while a musician is trying in earnest to play. I appreciate that there are places where people can go see live music and also bring their kids but there needs to be some kind of discretion about letting them tear around public spaces yelling at the top of their lungs. read more

We walked here on Sunday night which was just what we needed after drinking a few too many cocktails at home. They have taken over the parking spot outside the building and partitioned it off to allow for parking as well as many socially distant picnic tables for outdoor dining. They have well spaced space heaters and each table is equipped with hand and table sanitizing spray. The ground is covered in a thick mulch and it was wonderfully pleasant. Not a full bar, but lots of beers on tap as well as a cider option and wine option. Menu is Mexican and my tres carnitas tacos hit the spot. read more

Hello! First of all, the service and food were excellent! You were all very kind and helpful. I was here the other night and I wanted to make a suggestion. There is a very visible sign saying to clear your tables, but it was difficult to find the trash cans, and I didn't find a bus bin anywhere. It would help me as a customer to clear my table if there were instructions to do so, or a bussing station near that sign. read more

Always a great neighborhood pub. I go for the delish carnitas tacos. Comedy hour was a success too!

Love this place. Great beer selections on tap and some cool canned as well. Started talking to the beertender and he gave me a couple of tiny samples and great conversation. They have some Mexican food that was tasty. I see some complaints here that it's too spicy but if you go to a beer spot and they have nachos, they will be spicy because if your mission is to sell beer, you spice it up. There isn't a soft surface in the place so it can get noisy and on cold nights, it's also cold inside. This a loud, friendly beer spot as all beer spots should be. Happy to have them in the neighborhood! read more

Came here last night for a private beer share out in the beer garden and had such a great time meeting the GM and owner. Super friendly hosts, huge outdoor space with tables and heat lamps - they checked everyone's vaccination cards and had sanitizers at each table as well. Got the carnitas torta that was absolutely delicious, as was the side salad that came with it. Looking forward to paying another visit next time I'm out here! read more

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Great chill spot with more gourmet beers on tap than you can shake a stick at. Try the carnitas flautas when they're available! read more

Degrees Plato - Borrowed this great photo from someone else, showing off the great art and great beer. - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

The have a great beer selection. I mainly come for the food. Chilaquiles amazing! Pozole is great. The service is always great when I go.

This place is so awesome. They share their space with up-and-coming chefs allowing us here in the community to get a sneak peek of the evolving food scene in Oakland while sipping on the best beer you can find locally. They also offer a great to-go beer selection. I'm terms of service, Manny is the best; the owners also seem pretty cool and appear supportive of the neighborhood. The kids seem to be few and far between these days so upgrading to 5 stars (no offense but no one wants to hear your kids scream in a place with acoustics like this, there is day care for that ;) ...) read more

I really wish I lived closer to Degrees Plato but then again, be careful what you wish for! Knowing me and my husband we'd probably be here 4-5x week and that's a dangerous proposition. I love everything about this place. I love the beer selection, love that they have beer to-go, love the indoor/outdoor seating, love that they have parking, and love the foooood yum! But most of all, I love that this was my dear friend Dirk Tillotson's favorite spot (R.I.P.) When I come here and drink their IPAs I get these tiny glimpses of Dirk that fill up my heart. LOVE LOVE LOVE this spot! read more

$10 for guacamole and chips. Seems a good bit high. All fresh and tasty ingredients. Just pricey. Also had the carnitas torta, which comes with a small spring salad. Good greens with a tangy dressing, but the sando takes the nod. Not too greasy , Great quality and quantity of meat on grilled toast. Pretty stellar lunch. If I wasn't working I'd wash it down with one of their great hand crafted brews. Which I Normally get there, to get away from the same old same old. They are a step up from anything I've had in Oakland read more

We stopped in during a weeknight for a couple beers and ended up buying everything on their Taco Tuesday food menu...twice. As someone who detests hectic bar scenes where you have to squeeze past elbows and lose half your beer to being sloshed around on your way back to your table (if you even get a table), I was thrilled to saunter into Degrees Plato on a weeknight, stroll right to an open table for 2, and chill for a few hours, completely undisturbed. Their bar staff is the epitome of chill - open a tab, order a few drafts, and kick it while playing board games, chatting with a friend (without having to scream), or eating more (and more) of those delicious tacos. Their tap runs a little heavy on IPA's and sours - we're lager/cream ale/kolsch fans - but we figured out a few that worked for us and enjoyed the scene. I like the rotating grub concept; keeps it fresh and encourages me to come back and try more. If you're looking for a great spot to catch up with a friend or enjoy a casual date, give DP a shot. read more

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Stopped by Degrees Plato because we were looking for food and beer after a hike, and Mexican food sounded delicious. You walked in and order your food and beer at the cashier then find a table. I ordered the fried chicken torts and the bf ordered the 3 taco plate. He loved his tacos, and I loved the torta. It was more like a panini, but the chicken was tender and had great flavor. The whole sandwich tasted so good. I definitely want to come back and try the other items on their menu. Beer selection was great with a lot of different types of beers to choose from (pale ales, ipas, stouts, sour, etc) at reasonable prices. They also sell beer cans and bottles! Service was great too! read more

Degrees Plato - Tacos Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious beer, chill vibes and nice ambiance. The food is tasty, and service is great! Nice patio area outside, and good seating inside