Denica's has a very homey vibe to it that I always enjoy no matter which location I go to. They have a menu full of interesting flavors, like pink guava pancakes or ube. If you're looking for a novel flavor experience, I think they're a fun place to meet up for brunch with friends. My friend and I met up and ended up eating and chatting for four hours, haha. They have a lot of cute pastries in their bakery display. I got their ube cookie and thought it tasted better than the pancakes actually. Next time, I might just buy a couple of pastries instead of going for the full meal -- Their pancakes are pretty filling, I don't have a large stomache and can never finish it They take your order at the counter, then bring the food to your table using your order number. There's plenty of seating options as well The service and food felt about the same as the time I went to the Livermore location, so if you enjoyed it there, the Dublin location shouldn't feel too much different read more

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Here on a Monday late morning, enjoyed a few bites of the 100 chile Benedict while my friend was having the green burrito. Both dishes were pretty good. What I wasn't prepared for was my friend stopping conversation to point out a COCKROACH on the booth side just a few feet away from me. We flagged down one of the workers and pointed it out to him, and he just... laughed. And on that note, we dipped out so fast. If you come here, don't eat at the back where the booth side is straight, across from the free chips and salsa bar. read more

Ok- up charge city without saying anything about an up charge - eggs x 3 at 10$ then a 2$ upcharge for egg whites - that's 12$ , then another 13,50 up charge for eggs/ egg white ? Whats this about ? Prices in the specials ? Nope- we had to ask- What sucks is the food is good - what sucks more is the UPCHARGES that are not shared - we would have gotten something else- We won't be back read more

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Stopped by Denica's in Dublin after church and wow...so worth it. They serve a prime rib loco moco on weekends only, and it's a must-try. The portion is HUGE--literally a steak-sized cut of prime rib. My boyfriend and I shared it and were completely stuffed. It comes with a generous portion of rice, tender and flavorful prime rib, and 3 eggs on top. Everything about it was absolutely delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly--super juicy and packed with flavor. Such a hearty, satisfying meal. Definitely coming back for this weekend special! read more

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Denica's one of my favorite brunch spots in the Tri-Valley because I enjoy fusion-style restaurants. It's not a boring American diner for a reason. Service can also be a bit slow when the restaurant during weekends and busy hours, but the staff makes sure to get everything right. It is nice they have a complimentary drink along with a chip and salsa station. So please take advantage of it while you wait for your food if you decide to dine in! The menu is Hawaiian and Filipino fusion, so the flavors are unique, vibrant, and delicious. I tried the guava pancakes, which were delicious. I love the cute presentation and guava jam. The banana pancakes were a little bland since I expected a stronger banana flavor. I could barely taste any macadamia. But, the pancakes here are huge and a nice treat for yourself! They also have a great bakery selection. I bought cookies from here and it is worth checking out. I'm intrigued to try their jiggly pancakes next time and savory dishes. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun and flavorful brunch spot! I will definitely be back :) read more

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3.5 because we stayed to closing and they gifted us with a couple of pastries. I ordered the plate lunch and it wasn't that good to me. The big portion of rice must have been sitting because it had a crust on it, the Asian slaw was green and purple cabbage sliced wide with very little dressing and the veggies weren't cooked enough for me. And the mochiko chicken was already cut up and overcooked. Free chips are always nice and the serve yourself water station is great. It's a good location to meet up because parking is plentiful and there is no wait for dine in seating. read more

What a lovely spot for brunch! You order at the counter and find yourself a table, they bring food to you. Quick, friendly service and not too busy for a Sunday morning! If you take away one thing from this review -- get the ube pancakes. They were divine, a great serving size (3-4 pancakes) and came with fruits and whipped cream. The ube sauce is sweet and coconutty. Delicious! I got the banana cream latte (on the specials menu) and didn't really like it, so would pass next time. read more

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Wow glad I found out this place and tried it out! You walk in and order at the counter where you walk by all these pastries that they have. Ordered their popular ube pancakes, guava pancakes and to balance all that sweetness ordered some bacon and scrambled eggs! Everything was so good, was hoping they had the coconut pancakes but probably not in season or something. Best part is they have chips and salsa bar and that green salsa is so good !! Also have water to self serve and also a tea which I think was hibiscus but didn't try since didn't know if it was free like the water but I'll try next time! The pancakes were so fluffy and good not too sweet where you got tired of it as well. Also ordered some potato's which ended up being thick hasbrowns which were good as well. Portions are very big for their price so it is worth it! Can't wait to come back, great customer service as well. I was worried it would be packed but they have a decent amount of seating. read more

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Discovered a nice breakfast place in Dublin. Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out and l love finding new places. My buddy recommended this spot and what a great choice. I like its neighborhood vibe and it seems like its frequented by a lot of locals. I was starving an order the Niko's 2 Great Breakfast. I always order a standard entree to gauge the quality of the cooking. I figure if they can get the basics right there's a good chance that other items on the menu will be good. So, eggs over-easy, sausage, bacon, English muffin and lots of black coffee. I love it when the sausages are plumb and the bacon thick. Some places I've tried had small sausage and bacon, which left me wanting more. Thankfully, DRFK was not the case. There were generous servings of everything. My buddy had a breakfast croissant and it looked really, really good. I think I will try that the next time I visit. Service was good. I placed my order at the counter and paid. I sat myself and then waited for the order to come up. It did not take long. The vibe in the restaurant was lively and I felt right at home. Again, a great place to eat. My only unanswered question is are their free refills on coffee? I will find out the next time to go there. Pic time. read more

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Girls brunch at Denica's was a hit! First thing I want to point out is the wooden train set & trains they have for the kids. We sat right infront of this play area so we could catch up on life while watching the kids play. This place is order first & then find a table. Its was very busy when we went but were able to find a table for 5 with no problem. The pastry options are endless , it all looked so delicious. I tasted the pecan bun 10/10! We all ordered something different! The presentation & taste of all the plates did not disappoint! read more

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Denica's is delicious! It was our first time trying Brunch in Dublin and we don't regret our choice! We didn't know this, but you may grab menus and a table and order at the front counter when you are ready. There are two entrances -- one for to go (left door) and one for dine in/ordering (right side). However, there are seating on both sides so there is plenty of space! We went on a weekend and it was packed but we managed to get there just in time before the crowd came in. Denica's has a large menu and it was honestly quite hard to pick what we wanted. We got a giant cinnamon roll as an appetizer because we were starving, but it was a mistake because it is ginormous! It was $8 but the price reflected the size. We ate half before we decided to stop or else we'll be too full to finish our food. It was really good and I would recommend requesting it to be warmed up or maybe taking it to go instead of eating it first. There is a large variety of pastries and desserts and it looks so yummy! I can imagine that people come in just to get some pastries and leave. We ordered the Nutella Latte, which was delicious! Dark, thick, rich, but not too sweet. Had a nice deep coffee taste. I would absolutely order that again. For the iced banana cream matcha latte, I would skip out on it. The matcha isn't very strong and is quite diluted once you mix it in and tasted quite milky. The banana cream flavor was strong and all I could taste. I requested to change it to coffee and they added it in -- but then it didn't have the strong banana cream flavor. I wouldn't get it again and would recommend trying their other delicious sounding options. Thank you to the staff for being so understanding and trying to make my drink taste good. I got the eggs Benedict which I enjoyed. It was really good and flavorful. I loved that the potatoes were crispy. It did need a little bit of pepper and salt for seasoning, but there was plenty of spices and condiments at the table to use to adjust to taste. The chorizo tostada was also really good! It had really good seasoning and we struggled to finish our meals just because of the large size of it. We enjoyed every bite and would love to come again and try more food from Denica's! read more

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We had a fun visit to Denica's. It is open early and we headed here for breakfast before our big hike. I ordered a breakfast burrito and it was large enough that I packed half for my hike snack. They have free chips and salsa and also a bakery. They offered samples of a couple of their cookies also. Between all of the offerings, I was stuffed. Good menu and we will be back for sure. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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If I lived in the area, this place would be on my list of restaurants to go to. You order food and pay at the counter. They will bring out your food to your table when it is ready. Their display case has a lot of yummy pastries. They also have fresh juice section. We ordered the Kalua pork and some Soufflé pancakes, with a cup of POG. The soufflé pancakes take 30 mins. They tell you ahead of time to see if you're ok with the wait. The Kalua pork was so good. The meat was moist. It really reminded me of being in Hawaii, when I was eating it. Plus, I had some POG juice. The place also looked like it could be a restaurant in Hawaii. It just had that look of a family owned restaurant in Hawaii vibe. Anyhow, the soufflé pancakes came with fresh fruit. The pancakes were great. Everything was very good. We enjoyed our breakfast!! read more

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This is my second time ordering soufflé pancake. First time I've had it was in San Diego and this time my son told me to try the one at The best part was the whipped cream. it was more solid than standard whipped cream, which made it good . And would serve with fresh fruit and pizza butter. I really enjoyed it. There was one other person that was sitting in front of me and she had ordered the same thing. I asked her what she thought about it and she said she had it in Japan. It was slightly more fluffier, but this tasted just as good. The inside ambience is very casual. The latte was excellent. read more

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I found this place when looking for a breakfast location. I am so glad I got to try this place. It is fantastic. It is in a strip mall and there was a good amount of parking spots but it was pretty packed. We were there for breakfast. There was a couple of people in front of us. You order from the counter and then they bring you food when it's ready. There is a display case with all the fresh pastries at the counter. It looked so yummy that I had to get one too. My wife wasn't too hungry and she knew I was going to order a lot so we just shared. I had to get Le Souffle Pancakes. they looked so enticing. It takes 30 minutes for this item. I decided to get them. Next was the Kalua pork hash. Lastly the Lilikoi Supreme Croissant. We got our number and went to a booth in the back. They brought out the Kalua Pork Hash. Wow it was like being in Hawaii actually even better. The pork was so tender and juicy. I was dying. Melt in your mouth. Since we were in the back we could see our Souffle being made. First being cooked on one side then she flipped it in the machine. It came out all fluffy. It was jiggly. SO the only downside is it tasted like they used packaged mix and not their own. Still great but could be better. I saved the croissant for later and OMG so buttery and loved the flavor of the tropical passionfruit. Wow This was a great find. I wish they had one in our city. Will be back again read more

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I love Denica's with my whole heart. I took my friend here and her life was also changed by the Ube pancakes. Will continue to come here again and again!! read more

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Came here for brunch. We had their ube pancakes, chilaquiles, Caden's mini breakfast, ube hot cocoa, and ube latte. The ube pancakes were very good. Loved the sweetness from the ube spread. The purple color was very appealing. The fresh fruit was a nice touch to the pancakes. It had strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and bananas. They balanced out the sweetness of the ube. The pancakes were nice and fluffy. The chilaquiles were excellent. The tortilla chips soaked up the green chile sauce very well. They were crunchy and not too soggy with the sauce. The green chile sauce was good. Loved its acidity and spice. The spice was not too overpowering and just enough. The eggs were cooked well. Nice scrambled eggs with the chips and salsa was a wonderful mixture. The avocados and tomatoes were a refreshing addition to the dish. The sour cream and cotija cheese were essential to the dish. Giving it more depth. The cilantro and radish put a nice touch as well. Caden's mini breakfast was okay. It was from the kid's menu. It included an egg, sausage, and toast. The egg was cooked over easy and was good. The sausage was pretty good with a slight sweetness and savory flavor. The toast was crunchy with some butter. I really enjoyed the ube hot cocoa. It was very sweet with the whipped cream and marshmallows. Very refreshing drink. Loved it. The ube latte was good. We had it with a shot of espresso. We also opted it iced. It was a good drink as well. Not as sweet, but still good. Service was pretty good. The cashier was very nice to us and efficient. Our food came in on time without too much of a wait. We felt very welcomed in this place. Very enjoyable experience here. Would definitely come back next time! read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Chilaquiles, Ube Pancakes, and Caden's Mini Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

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I don't like to leave bad reviews.... With that said. I have been eating at Dublin Denica's since 2010. Unfortunately, you are only as good as the last meal you made. Now, I can forgive a mistake here and there but when you do so many things wrong over time it takes a toll. I will not go into detail but someone needs to take a hard look at what is happening starting at the order taking all the way through to the arrival or picking up of the food. This isn't cheap fast food. There is a supposed to be premium to their product at every step and the costs reflect that. So, when there is a flaw in my mind it is glaring and magnified. Long story short. I will continue to be a patron at the Pleasanton location as it seems there is still some of the old Denica's quality control still there. read more

Yeah, it's all about the pancakes. This was a game changer as I'm usually pancake purist. However, every now and again I'll take the leap (of faith) and venture into the unknown of exotic colors and flavors. I'm now officially infatuated with Ube and all of its glory. Ube cookies, milk teas etc... where has this been all my life! The secret is this Ube condensed milk in asian markets. Thank you Denica for creating this morning masterpiece. read more

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Came by on a Wednesday for brunch. I have never been here but my buddy said it was his go-to so I had to try Denica's. The restaurant gave off diner-vibes, with a section of freshly baked goods in a glass display case. Honestly, I don't even know how to categorize the meal we had because it was a fusion but it was really good. We ordered at the register and then took a Number Placard back to the seat we chose to sit at (self-seating). While we were waiting for our food, my friend showed me the salsa bar with complimentary tortilla chips (pretty wild, but it was good!). The food came out within 15-20 minutes of ordering. We got the Ube-Stuffed French Toast and the Kalua Pig Hash. My favorite was the ube-stuffed french toast! The fruits were fresh, the ube filling had a great balance of sweetness that perfectly complimented the fruit and whipped cream. Overall, the toast was thick and fluffy and YUMMY! I would drive all the way back just to have this again! The Kalua Pig Hash was also a great dish. It had potatoes and kalua pork, topped with an egg and your choice of a bread (toasted). It was a solid choice! On the way out, I grabbed a guava pastry, which was REALLY GOOD. I would recommend coming if you haven't already. The menu is big and there is bound to be something new to try! read more

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Loved Denica's! It was very busy on a Saturday morning but the line moved quickly. You order and pay at the counter and they deliver the food to your table. read more

**Bakery Items Only** This review is for their cinnamon rolls only. All I can say is THEYRE HUUUUGE! This is the only company we get cinnamon rolls from. My partner requests these on all his special holidays like his birthday, Valentines Day, Christmas, our Anniversary, etc. He wont allow me to get them from anywhere else. Lol. Do yourself and try them out! read more

Key Points: - known for their delicious Hawaiian style cuisine including ube and guava pancakes - but don't forget the classics too. Made a trip back to this classic joint! I know there are multiple Denica's now, but this Dublin location was my first love. The first one I tried in 2010. Back then it was all about simple, classic breakfast and brunch food. As far as I remember, there was no Ube or Guava pancakes that they're known for now. On this revisit, I kept it old-school by ordering: - "This and That": classic pancakes, bacon, over-medium eggs - black coffee: not Specialty Coffee, but gets the job done and a wonderful complement to the pancakes. I couldn't help but miss those charming Denica's mugs that looked like they came straight out of a Winnie-the-Pooh storybook. I showed up about 30 minutes before closing, and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. No groans or side-eyes about serving someone late. Just warm, genuine hospitality. Really Appreciated. The food was as delicious as ever. Classic pancakes really hit the spot. The Portions are still huge, and while the prices are higher than your average diner, this ISN'T your average diner. This is Denica's. This visit was a blend of nostalgia and comfort food that really hit home. read more

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Like the name, Denica's Real Food Kitchen felt authentic. Portion sizes were huge, and one dish could easily feed 2-3 people. I ordered the Kalua Pig Hash, which was loaded with tender pork and scrambled eggs. It came with coleslaw and toast, adding a nice variety of textures. It was also steaming hot, which made it taste better. They also have some of the most unique and delicious cookies I've ever had. The ube coconut macaroon cookie was strong with both flavors, and they even offer some samples so you can try before you buy. The service is counter-style and you take a number to your seat. There is also plenty of seating in the front and back of the space. read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Kalua Pork Hash - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

Stopped by for breakfast at 9:15 am. While the restaurant had patrons, they were not busy. There was no line and we were greeted right away and placed our order. You order at the counter and are given a placard with a number and find an open table. Someone will bring your food to you. A self serving chips and salsa bar and fruit infused water is available. Items ordered: Beniko's burrito- smaller than it used to be and flavor is different than before. Was ok but not as good before. I think they used to add herbs Avo toast with side salad and bacon- Lots of fresh chunky avo and salad perfectly dressed Ube latte- a tad too sweet but ok Soy chai- taste was on point and delicious Restaurant was clean and staff were very friendly. read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Soy chai - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

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Really good fresh food, yes you can tell when it's fresh! Good coffee super nice people. My wife loved the avocado toast. She likes when it's just avocado! Not guacamole toast! My omelette was fluffy! read more

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Let me start off by saying the breakfast was delicious. However $25 including tip and no beverage is steep for a simple breakfast. Service was as good as it could get because you order at the cashier. There's no waitress that comes to the table to take your order. Inside the restaurant is pretty standard for a breakfast place. All in all the breakfast was delicious. I can't find fault with the prices with the cost of food and labor these days. I know it's a rough time for restaurants. read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Home fries, bacon, sausage, eggs, English muffin - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

Food is what sets this place apart. We got the chilaquiles verde and pesto omelette. Both were great but the chilaquiles were amazing! The kids menu didn't have much so we got the piggy pancake which wasn't shaped like a piggy but delicious. The chips and salsa were pretty tasty too. The orange juice was fresh. The service was not super quick but we did go on New Year's Day so it was super busy. The ambiance is no nonsense and the toilet was just okay. read more

Always a local favorite. A family-style restaurant with great people, food, ambiance and prices that are very reasonable for the quality. Pastry selection is sinfully amazing too. You order at the counter, take your number, and your meal is conveniently brought right to your table. The coffee and orange juice are always spot on. read more

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First time here. Had the Loco Moco with Kalua Pork (slow cooked, smoked pork with sunny side up egg, brown gravy & green onions over rice) & a Passionfruit Croissant - both very delicious & a taste of Hawaii! I lived in Hawaii for over 30 years & enjoyed many Loco Mocos though never with Kalua Pork! And I've never had a passionfruit croissant before! Plus the staff was warm & efficient and the restaurant is roomy & comfortable. I'll be back! ;) read more

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5 stars for Denica's! It's been a go-to brunch spot in the tri-city area whenever we're in the mood for something special. Specialty dishes are around $25 each with generous portions. The French toast Josephine (not pictured) has been a favorite of mine through the years because of the carmelized bananas and we last tried the Kalua Pork Hash (the most juicy pulled pork with sweet sauce) which is now another top item for us. I enjoyed the Spanish Latte and would definitely get that again- but expect a sweet dessert-like latte, but not as rich as Urth's. I'd pass on the ube latte (tasted like melted ube ice cream, we thought there'd be espresso in it), and the ube french toast (soft toast with delicious ube halaya, but didn't enjoy the ube custard. Maybe the ube pancakes would be better. We've also tried the breakfast sandwich which is just okay. Walk in for brunch, grab some complimentary chips and salsa, and enjoy a loaded Asian-inspired brunch menu. read more

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Had a wonderful and tasty lunch there. The family owned chain is well managed and consistently delivers exceptional quality. read more

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The food is amazing!!! The employes are always so nice ever tho we came in late! :D the wall decor and overall aesthetic give off almost early 2000s and late 90s nostalgic vibes! Gram gram loved it! read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

Okay, this hole in a strip mall is a must visit! Is it Filipino, Hawaiian, Mexican, American?? ALL OF THE ABOVE! To start, I had the Nutella Latte. Okay, unheard of and should be illegal. Not too sweet but just enough. Be careful, it is served hot but in a glass with a straw so it could play mind tricks. I sipped like it was cold. I'll live. Next, I had the Ube Pancakes combo with scrambled eggs & bacon. The pancakes blew others that I thought were delicious away! So velvety and generous with the stacks & fruit. I could only eat a quarter of it and have to take the rest home because I was not going to let that go to waste! The service was friendly and efficient. I'll definitely visit again next time I'm up in Dublin. read more

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Sorry Denica's I've never written a bad review, but your cook must be having a bad day. I arrived at 1:15pm and spent almost $40 for 3 cookies, a Chinese chicken salad, and a soda. The chicken on the salad was thin, over cooked, chewy, and sparse. Not at all the quality that I have experienced here in the past. You close at 2pm and it was obvious your staff was already in shut down mode. At 1:40pm a party of 6 arrived to cases with cookies all wrapped up saying leave us alone, and a cashier already mentally checked out. It's a shame--I'm sure we all expected more--I know I did. read more

The food was okay, but the cashier was not friendly. Customer service could be improved to create a more welcoming experience for customers.

Denica's is a real treat! I have visited on 3 different occasions, and I think the food was pretty good each time. My family is from Hawaii, so Denica's gives me a little taste of the islands that I miss so much. The portions are large. Like everything else these days, it's pretty pricey but what isn't? My number one tip...get the ube pancakes! So delicious. read more

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Came here on a Friday morning with a friend, line wasn't long at all so service was quick to order. The place is nicely decorated and cute and casual. They had a nice bakery assortment and honestly it took everything in me not to order something. You order first then they give you a number and bring you your orders. We were able to get a table quickly. I ordered the 100 chile Benedict and shared the pink guava pancakes with my friend. I also ordered the island latte with oat milk. The food was super quick to come out and the coffee as well. Everything tasted amazing and I finished my Benedict so quickly from it being so tasted. The pancakes were 4 stacked on top of each other, so it was actually a lot of food. I think 2 pancakes would have been fine to be honest cus I could not finish it to save my life. I definitely would come back though, I was happy with the experience overall read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - 100 Chile Benny - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California

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Great spot with a diner vibe. I had the Pesto Florentine omelette and it was pretty good. My celiac kid had a safe GF meal: eggs, bacon, fruit, and rice. Very few GF options. Friendly staff, fast service, and clean tables. read more

Always an amazing meal and service at Denica's. I brought my clients here for breakfast because the selection and taste is unmatched. Of course I recommended the cinnamon roll, they got one to go. My avocado toast was amazing and fresh. Restaurant was clean and well stocked with goodies. Appreciate the consistent, great service! read more

Denica's Real Food Kitchen - Avocado Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Dublin, California