I came in on a Thursday morning, not too early, because I had some time before my Southwest flight. I was warmly greeted at the front desk. It was a little crowded inside and at first glance it seemed like every table and chair was occupied. I grabbed some warm food and a coffee from the machine and managed to find an open table. Fortunately, I didn't have large bags with me. I didn't stay too long so I was able to quickly give up my table to the next guest who needed it. They are swift to clean up after someone leaves. I wasn't there for more than 30 minutes. As I was leaving, they were telling people to sign up for the waitlist because it was too crowded inside. Even though it's kind of a tight space, I've been in worse lounges with worse food and drink options, which is why I'm giving this lounge four stars. It was a decent place to sit and grab a little bit of food and drinks before my flight. read more

Small location but great food and beverage, comfortable. Warren the host is great. Man deserves alot of credit :) read more

The Fam and I like stopping by the Escape Lounge at the Oakland Airport before our flights. We have access through Chase Sapphire. The variety of food is surprisingly good for an airport lounge of this size. They have e a nice variety of hot and cold options that change throughout the day. Sometimes there's sandwiches, breakfast items, hot plateable (did I make that word up?) items. The Little one always enjoys visiting. She likes to get the cereal. Sometimes we can convince her to eat "real" food if we're lucky. I'd say, pass on the cinnamon rolls though. They're way too dry. Not worth the calories. Another downside is the size. The lounge itself is fairly small, and when it's busy, it's hard to find seating. Sometimes they'll even have you wait outside until a person/party exits. Also, there's no restrooms inside the lounge, so make sure you pee or p** before going in. Otherwise, you'll need to leave and use restrooms outside in the terminal, which could mean a wait to get back into the lounge. Despite the space limitations, still a solid spot to spend your time before a flight. read more

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The lounge itself is decent- a good amount of seating for its size- small bites hit the spot for me on a day where I haven't eaten. The only downside I experienced was the electrical outlets- many are loose and the plug falls out. I had to prop my backpack against my charger for it to work. All in all- not a bad pre-flight stop. read more

stopped here in the past before Priority Pass made the change to start charging entry for authorized capital one card holders. I'm disappointed PP made that change b/c now guests have to pay $35/entry which is steep. My 4 stars is for offering hot food for breakfast and a bar. and a coffee machine. (Some other lounges only offer gas station snacks and no hot food like Hawaiian airlines lounge) I thought all liquor was included but top shelf you have to pay for which was unexpected. A turn off was I overheard a couple of the staff complaining about working there especially on the weekends b/c it's so busy. While that may be true, that talk is better saved for the back room where patrons cannot hear you. the breakfast options were solid. we had eggs, potatoes, sausage patties, fruit, granola, grits, among other items. read more

I've had bad experiences at this escape lounge before but today it was fantastic! The food for breakfast was so delicious. They had a huge selection and I loved the scrambled eggs and the little potatoes and the honeydew melon. The coffee machine was working and I had the best tasting latte that I've ever had. I mean, the coffee was delicious the service I can't speak to you because I didn't interact with anyone and the ambience. I'm sorry but I just wish little kids weren't running around, but I'm grateful to be able to have a quiet place to eat. read more

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I was flying out of the Oakland International terminal and was pleasantly surprised by this lounge. Small but quite nice. Bar and waitstaff were super nice; very attentive but not intrusive. It was nice being able to have lunch and a beer and get some work done before my flight. read more

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This airport lounge is on the smaller side because of the size of this airport. It's also the only lounge here. Amex card holders have priority access so there is no wait. The food was delicious enough with good varieties. Well drinks are free including black label. A decent airport lounge to relax in before boarding ! read more

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Decent small lounge. Any Priority Pass lounge in the US that has hot food is a blessing. Hours here are 5am-8pm which was convenient for my 7am flight. Food wasn't anything to write home about. Think similar to the free hot breakfast at Holiday Inn Express. But it was decent. I didn't see bathrooms inside. Some of the fixtures are beat up. Not all the USB plugs are operational. But I got in fast, had a nice breakfast and a big table to work at. So 4 stars. read more

This lounge isn't bad but could be a lot better. First things first, the front desk staff is pretty boring and slightly rude. Me and my family had to wait outside for a bit, and the front desk person was just staring at us. There was another employee literally brushing his hair and putting on his wrinkled button up at the front desk. It looked sloppy, unprofessional, and a bit gross. As we walked into the lounge, the seats were limited and a bit tight spaced. They have scrambled eggs, sausage patties, oatmeal, fruit, cereal, etc. They do have OJ and coffee as well along with a small bar of only a few liquor options. I wish they added bagels or some type of carb to help balance the bar options better. It's better than nothing so I'd still lounge inside here before my flight. The employees are also a bit slow in cleaning up the tables which can be an issue for table space. read more

This is a solid airport lounge when grading on a curve compared to other US airport lounges. The selections of food and the quality is solid. Nice variety of drinks with a latte maker, orange juice, soda, and alcoholic beverages are available. The seats are comfortable but not lounge style. Charging ports located throughout. I had good cell service so I do not join the WiFi. The staff were efficient. Overall a nice stop to chill at before heading to the departure gates. read more

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(Late September 2025) Gate 8. Southwest territory. The frontier of humanity's eternal boarding group melee--yet here, somehow, a pocket of civilized calm. On this particular Saturday at around 6:15 p.m., roughly an hour-and-a-half before my flight to Santa Ana, the lounge was... blissfully not packed. (A miracle worth documenting.) The greeter, while not radiating the warmth of a Hallmark grandma, was refreshingly neutral--efficient, non-smirking, and crucially, not determined to make my life worse. Sometimes "didn't ruin my day" is all the customer service we really need in 2025. Zero line at the bar--zero. I was served a respectable Jim Beam Old Fashioned, not the "airport-upcharge-in-a-plastic-cup" disaster I was bracing for. Lighting: neither cave-dim nor dentist-bright. Airflow: Goldilocks. For an OAK lounge at peak travel hour, this was practically the Riviera. The food station was classic "We tried, we really did" lounge fare--cubes of cheddar standing nobly next to potato and chef salads, Mediterranean bits, finger sandwiches, mac 'n' cheese, rice, meatballs, and stewed broccoli (because somebody somewhere still believes in vitamins). Drinks? Water, iced tea, sodas. Adequate, even comforting in their mediocrity. The bar, however, is where this lounge shines--at least when you arrive during this rare lull. Picture mellow music drifting from the speakers--think Marina's "Adult Girl," the kind of track that makes you forgive humanity for boarding-group skirmishes. I sat there feeling almost suave--Oakland International as my unexpected therapist. So, thank you, OAK. For a fleeting ninety-minute stretch you offered a civilized refuge that felt improbably mellow and (dare I say) cultured. Not perfect--this isn't Doha, people--but a solid, unexpected 4-star experience. read more

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An early arrival at the airport but too early for my flight so I spent a good hour in here via priority pass. At 6:30am on a Wednesday, it had ppl in there already. Looks pretty clean and nice and lots of seatings. Not a big lounge though. Some of the seatings are not the most comfortable for long time as it can be quite narrow. Food selection was decent. Eggs, sausage, yogurt, oatmeal and a variety of juices. Looks like a good size bar but way too early for me to enjoy an alcoholic drink. I picked a corner spot and was able to connect to the oakland airport WiFi easily and had an electrical outlet to plug my laptop and phone in so it's nice and full battery for the flight. AirPods on and I was good for a good hour + to work and enjoy my breakfast without any interruptions. I was not expecting there was a lounge at this airport so it was a nice surprise. Will use again when I'm flying in-out of OAK read more

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Given the fact that Oakland is not a big airport - it's nice that they do have a lounge accessible to Amex Centurion members! It's smaller but we have always managed to find seating, has a nice range of food and full bar! It's great to escape the crowded SWA seating areas and particularly useful in times like right now when most flights are delayed at this airport ! read more

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Came in for one drink. Stayed because I got verbally outmatched by the bartender. Not only are the drinks solid (like, actually good--not just "strong and hope for the best"), but the banter is undefeated. Quick, clever, and just the right amount of sarcastic--keeps you on your toes in the best way. If you sit at the bar, be prepared: you might get roasted a little, you'll definitely laugh, and somehow you'll end up ordering another round just to keep the conversation going. It's rare to find someone who can pour a great drink and keep the whole bar entertained without trying too hard--but he does it effortlessly. 10/10 would come back to be humbled again. read more

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Food selection has improved for lunch but lounge is very crowded and furnishings are pretty dated. Frig does not stock diet drinks. Staff is nice. Overall one of the weaker links in the Escape program.l & not worth going out of your way to visit. read more

Updated Review! I've had the opportunity to visit Escape Lounges quite a few times already. Sometimes there's a wait, sometimes there's not - it all depends on when you travel! On busy days like Friday evenings, there'll be a wait. But on "off" days like a Thursday or on July 4th, when not as many travelers are flying, there isn't a wait. That's not to say it won't be crowded, as it's usually filled to the brim. But hey, as long as there's not much of a wait, then it's all good with me! Typical fare still includes mostly American food (eg sandwiches, salad, soups), but occasionally there will be some Asian inspired food. Asian food isn't very authentic, but it is edible and does the job. The sandwiches and salads are pretty tasty, and I feel that this American fare is where this lounge shines. At my most recent visit, I had: * broccoli cheddar soup - tasty but very rich (as expected) * the Sicilian sandwich - yummy! Restaurant quality * Moroccan roasted carrots with yogurt sauce - I love carrots, so this was very delicious * Cucumber and tomato salad - tasty as well! * Chicken marsala - had decent flavor but chicken was unfortunately dry Staff here are friendly, both at check in and within the confines of the lounge. Overall I still give this lounge a solid 4 stars. This is Oakland airport's only lounge, so the options are limited here. Escape Lounge at OAK is a welcome respite (or escape?!) from the hustle and bustle of the airport. I'd say it's well worth the walk from the Southwest terminal. read more

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They're open very early seven days a week from 0500-2000 hours. Located in Terminal 1 between Gate 8 and Gate 8A. Perfect before hopping on that 6AM flight and sip freshly made cappuccino and a quick bite before take off. Love their fresh fruits for breakfast. Good selection overall and adequate seating with one row that has a view of the planes. Service has always been good. Cheers! read more

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I'd live to rate the food but I didn't get that far because of the obnoxious hosts. My colleague had signed us in. We were both eligible but flying to separate locations. Instead of kindly explaining that I'd need to register separately the host made several assumptions and told us we could not eat because we had different flights. This was just after she was talking loudly to the folks behind us, while "assisting" us that they needed to register using the kiosk. This occurred on Friday, April 17th at approximately 5:10pm. Clearly the host needs additional training on customer service or better supervision. read more

Food - not bad for lounge food. There's usually some chicken curry kind of thing and rice. Today they had Mac n cheese. Meatballs. Sweet potatoes. And a broc dish. Charcuterie. A soup. No desserts today though. I like that they have a decent variety of stuff. Hot and cold. Service - always super friendly people working the front and the bar. Ambiance - warning! No bathroom in here! Can get insanely busy where there's a wait to get in. read more

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This lounge is on the smaller side with a capacity of 83 people. What it lacks in size is made up by the friendly staff. The front desk team were especially friendly with a great sense of humor. The bartender was pleasant and took care of our comped cocktails efficiently The were plenty of seats, tables with power outlets throughout the lounge. I was able to get some work done during my hour+ stay here. The soup and salad offerings were good. I especially appreciated the meat and cheese board as I can snack on that all day. I sampled the chicken and had a blast with their mac n cheese. Very cheesy..loved it. The decor has the very positive Ikea showroom feel to it. Very comfortable and relaxing with some flat screen TVs placed throughout the lounge. All the furniture and decor appeared relatively new. Overall, I'm really glad that this lounge is here at the Oakland airport. Safe travels! read more

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I really like this airport lounge. We come here often because we usually fly out of oakland. My gate number is always on the opposite end of this lounge but we always made an effort to come here because it only takes 10 mins to walk from one end of the airport to the other. You can get soda, drinks, and coffee here! They serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner depending on the time of day and the food varies. The lounge itself is small but if your flight is during odd hours it is usually cozy. No bathrooms in the lounge but you can always re enter since there is a bathroom nearby. I always look forward to coming here whenever I am traveling! read more

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Oakland is a medium-small airport so we were grateful that we had a place to grab a quick bite. The lounge was clean, and the employees working were nice and helpful. We tried the chicken, rice, and Mac-n-cheese. All are what you would expect at an airport lounge. Not bad, nothing over the top although the cookies were pretty good. Nice resting place. read more

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So happy they have a priorty pass lounge in oakland airport now. Quite spacious inside. Lots of seating. Chill vibes. It was very clean inside. The service was great. The people were very nice. The food was quite delicious. I really enjoyed the mushrooms a lot. They also switched foods while we were there to lunch, so it was cool to eat the mac and cheese and chicken as well. Mimosas was bomb! Lots of champagne. The downside of this lounge was the fact that they don't have any bathrooms in there. We had to go outside to use the bathroom. What a huge bummer. read more

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I enjoy coming here once a month. The staff is the most friendliest of all lounges. It wasn't full when we came in but it was full when we left. I enjoyed the pastries and the chicken with mushrooms today! read more

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Horrible. The space is clastrophobic. There were people constantly bumping into my table, luggage, and my chair. There's no restroom in the lounge. The employees that work here were clearly disgruntled. This showed in their demeanor towards me and other customers. read more

Limited variety of food. They were supposed to have sausage but never refilled it since I walked in and I've been here for an hour. I ended up taking down their food sign since they're not bringing it out anyways. Not worth the walk from the southwest terminal even though it's only a 5 mins read more

Not the best lounge, though any lounge is better than no lounge. It's fairly small but comfortable enough. They have eggs, sausage, bacon, fruit, coffee, sparkling, wine, etc. It's fine. read more

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Great service! The bartenders there were great and had various selections of food. Definitely recommend.

Oh my, needs a lot of work. The good: it's quiet, plenty of seating. At 10 am on a Monday the coffee is out, one of the two espresso machine systems is not functioning, and very limited food. There are quite a few employees, but most are simply chatting. As a lounge, this is not a great experience. read more

Glad this lounge is now open to Priority Pass holders. This lounge is not huge, but has adequate seating for OAK. The food and drink spread is pretty solid, and the bar has complimentary and paid tiers for alcoholic bevs, which is nice. The staff are very friendly, and they work quickly to keep things clean. Only thing that sucks is if you have a flight deep in terminal 2, this is pretty far from there. read more

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Came here before my flight to SNA! It was early in the morning but the lounge was filled. The food is decent and is what you'd expect from a small lounge buffet. No complaints and there's complimentary WiFi along with everything you need before your flight. Would come again! It is also free for AMEX Platinum cardholders. read more

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There was a wait-list but less than 5 minutes. The food was yummy, eggs were fluffy and sausage wasn't hard. I was impressed read more

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Friendly employees with well stocked food and drinks. They take priority pass and there was enough seating for everyone there flying out on a Sunday morning. read more

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I haven't flown out of Oakland in a while and this would be my first time trying this lounge. I read the reviews and they were mixed so I wasn't sure what to expect. I arrived at the lounge and was greeted right away. A small wait for a few people ahead of me to check in but it wasn't that bad. When I first approached the lounge I did notice it was smaller than others I've been to so I wasn't sure if I'd be able to find a "good spot" to lounge for awhile for my flight. After I checked in I scoped out the food. It was around 11 when I arrived so I just have missed breakfast. Bummer! I quickly grabbed a seat and dropped off my items and went to grab some food. They had some good offerings, a chicken and rice dish, broccoli with cheese, Mac and cheese and some charcuterie items along with some fruit and pastries. What I liked was their coffee machine. I was able to enjoy a cappuccino or a few haha. I did also try their food offerings and they were good. They got the job done. I also want to point out that the service was excellent. At one point I went to get another round of food and the gentleman told me he would go get some fresh food out since there wasn't much left in each tray. I didn't mind waiting. Super nice! There were also staff members constantly cleaning up the tables and taking anything you were done with. I would recommend this lounge but if you have a very large party this lounge may not be able to accommodate everyone, it's on the smaller side. read more

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When will American Express inspect this lounge. The food is deplorable which makes it even more noticeable when we see employees with an attitude as if we, the patrons, are getting a favor. No manner!! The manager is sitting like a king on the counter instead of using a chair. I travel almost every week. I am a frequent visitor of this lounge. Regrettably, most of the time I just get water, perhaps a glass of wine. Maritza y Flora save that place. Always pleasant and polite. By the way, please check their uniforms. So careless. No pride. read more

The lounge is accessible to flyers who have certain credit cards like delta Amex. The lounge is small but the staff is very accommodating, especially to the disabled, like myself. The food was quite tasty. The lounge has a variety of different types of seating and outlets to charge devices. read more

Tim is the man. Great customer service, clean area with comfortable seating. The coffee is good and food options are decent. Only downside is that this spot is small and feels cramped. read more

The comfort food here is delicious- chicken teriyaki with rice, potato salad, mac and cheese, cinnamon rolls, nacho chips and salsa, healthy 1/4 cut sandwiches, and broccoli and cheese soup, all serve yourself. The food is 4 stars! There are some sodas in a small refrigerator or a bar to order juices and mixed drinks. I waited about 5 minutes for an oj, then someone showed up to serve me. I found the servers friendly if you spoke or smiled first but not proactively kind to the guests otherwise. The floors are dirty, no one is cleaning up after guests leave, and I saw a dirty rag sitting on the bar island for over 40 minutes. Ew. This is a relatively small lounge but quiet enough to relax and eat in between flights if you can find an open table. And another downside- no restroom available in this lounge- it's outside by gate 7. 2 stars for the above reasons. It wasn't a terrible experience but there may be a few things that could have been better. Travelers notice :) read more

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Ahmee was the most amazing Escape Lounge representative. She made us feel very welcome. She was accommodating. She made sure we had a place to sit. She was also very attentive to us while we ate and made sure to clear our plates. She went above and beyond. read more