It's always a fun vibe here! I haven't ever had problems getting a seat even if it was the weekend. Prices are reasonable and their menu is pretty diverse. I love their rum and tequila drinks there. Ambiance is great and they have 2 fire pits outside to sit if you wanted to be outside. Parking is okay there's usually parking within the same block towards the main street more. Walking distance to other restaurants, it's a great place! Highly recommend coming here with friends or even a date. read more

Wow, I wish I had an establishment like this in my town! I would gladly come back to Alameda to visit this bar. Once inside, the server took us all the way to the back and we got to sit underneath the warm neon logo sign elevated above the restaurant, amidst pillows and lovely couches. And what a great vantage point to people watch! The music was great, the cocktails were on point! I wish we got to try the food but that gives me another reason to come back! read more

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We came in on a Sunday evening and enjoyed Great music , Great Drinks , Tasty Bites Take an Uber parking is tricky! read more

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Decent food and drinks. Nice decor and setup. One bartender was friendly and helpful. The other was a little strange where she seemed cold, distracted, skipped me to helped the next person in line, and seemed to want me to hurry up and be done (was well before closing hours). For example, I was listing the drinks I was trying to order while there with my partner, and after saying the first one she immediately said "will that be all". Would try again though. read more

Lemon drop is a cute little spot great for catching g up with friends it tucked away a couple blocks away from park st. They have a cute bonfire type lounge outside made for feeling really Cozy. I recommend the margaritas tho with shaved ice and ask for Malik he makes the best ones. Can't wait to go back. read more

I finally got to stop by this bar after seeing all the reels about it. It's super cute inside, but a bit small. The downside is that there Is only one bathroom so prepare to wait in line. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoors they offer two firepits that you can sit around. This is where me and my friends chose to sit and it was nice and intimate. We were in a group of 10 so we took up that entire space around 1 firepit. I ordered the Tajin Bae which was really good. Super pretty and refreshing. What more could you ask for? You could taste the alcohol, but it wasn't too strong and it wasn't too sweet. read more

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So it's really no skin off my behind because I just drink tequila and lime juice. But the new drink menu is confusing in multiple ways. First, you have to flip through a book with stif pages that are hard to turn and sometimes get 2 pages instead of one. Second, it is really hard to read this sucker under the lighting at night. Maybe in the bright daylight it works, but at night it's a no go. Third, I'm a tequila guy, but when did vodka fall out of favor. More people drink vodka than anything else in the world except beer, but that's not really alcohol. Why mess with a menu that works. It seemed people really liked the canned menu. So if you want to do add drinks, then add drinks but don't ditch the old drinks. And if there isn't enough room on one page then do front /back for cocktails and a separate menu for beer and wine. Lemon Drop, you can thank me later for making you great again. read more

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We had some time before dinner for quick drink. Yelp for nearest bar/lounge. Cute bar with outdoor seating area. Spacious spot with plenty seatings We didn't see a food menu. Not sure if they had food. But would love it if they had some appetizers. Drinks had cool name like soul plane and naughty by nature. Yummy drinks and great service. read more

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Nice bartenders, tons of spirits on deck, cocktail menu is very unique. The Kingsman cocktail had a smoothie texture to it. It's not spirit forward so keep that in mind. Same holds true for What's the Dill. The Jane Bond on the other hand is spirit forward. The vibe here is chill. Definitely a nice venue to enjoy drinks with friends. read more

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LOVE THE REGUALR WORKERS. Maria and Brandon and the other regulars. Like why is Brandon the only one behind the counter making drinks for everyone. Mean while the chubby blond girl and the other blond girl that I've never seen here aren't helping. They are walking around very slow with no sense of urgency and People are coming up to the bar asking why they drinks taking forever but don't realize he's the only one making drinks and the other girls are either chilling n talking or just looking around trying to look busy. read more

Lemon Drop - Lounges Near Me - Alameda, California

Yoooo, you got to check this spot out if you are in Alameda. Felt like an upscale lounge with great music and a bevy of mixed cocktails that were pure heaven. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and the outdoor fire pits helped set the atmosphere. Can't wait to stop by again... Now if only I can convince my wife for another road trip. read more

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I really appreciate this bar it's always playing good music, plus great service! The drinks are good as well. Shout out to Brandon for taking care of us yesterday. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Lively hangout spot with excellent cocktails! GREAT DRINK - Love and Other Demons - omg, so good, smokey, sweet, savory and so well balanced VERY GOOD DRINKS - Tajin Bae - super refreshing and would be perfect in summer - lemon drop - best ever, but there so many other drinks that I'd pass on this one for due to the uniqueness of the other cocktails PASS: -Royal charter - astringent and nutty, but the bourbon taste did not appeal to me - Of note: do not get the self serve water, for some reason it taste like mold. Probably gotta clean it out with vinegar or something Ambience - 80's- 2000's hits, sing along and danceable. There was no dance floor but the music was poppin and DJ got it going on! - shuffle board free up when no DJ Bartenders were nice Overall, very cool place. Definitely a cocktails menu impressive enough to warrant a return visit read more

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This lounge has great character, both indoor and outdoor seating, and an awesome theme! The DJ played mainly hip hop and rnb on a Saturday night at a volume where we could still have comfortable conversation. And there were outlets and hooks (for jackets/purses) at almost every seat at the bar, which is rare. We tried several different cocktails off the menu which were all pretty good, Belle's Last Dance, Jane Bond 007, Into the Breach, and of course, the Lemon Drop! But my fave for the night was the Strawberry Lemon Drop the bartender made upon request. And it was served in a cute glass that looked like a rose with a long green stem. They didn't have the fastest service here, but the two bartenders were hustling, and were helpful during our visit, so I appreciate the effort. Also, parking was easy right in front, across the street. read more

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It was a chill Saturday night! Seats inside and outside so I wouldn't worry too much about seats or tables. We got a lemon drop and into the breach. Drinks are $15 each. I do wish they had bigger drink sizes for a $15 drink! The drinks are sweet which I liked. The bartenders were friendly and were hustling to get their jobs done. Atmosphere over all felt chill and nice. Would come again! Restroom was okay. For some reason, the sink and toilet is very low so just a heads up. Plenty of parking at night! read more

Lemon Drop - Lemon drop, into the breach - Lounges Near Me - Alameda, California

Such a cute spot! The bartender was very friendly and made some recommendations. The cocktails were simple and straightforward, which I appreciate. We arrived right at opening so we were the only ones there, but I'm sure it gets crowded quickly on weekends. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but all the windows were open so we didn't feel like we were missing out on the weather by sitting inside. Ps some places online still call it The Lemon Tree Would return read more

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Staff was friendly and amazing. Food was amazingly delicious. Drinks we're made to perfection. Brandon made sure we felt welcomed, appreciated, and had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this spot to everyone. read more

Service 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Drinks 5/5 Came to lemon drop on a Thursday at 7:30pm. It was fairly empty but picked up throughout the night. Drinks: Tajin Bae and Lemon Drop were delicious in their own way. Tajin bae had the perfect balance of spice and alcohol. Definitely ordering this again! Lemon drop was a refreshing drink to start with. Playlist was on point all night! A mix of 90s-2010s R&B. Staff was friendly and attentive! read more

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I've been here a few times now and it looks like they remodeled or got new ownership. I came recently during happy hour on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. I've had a few different cocktails in the past and I don't remember much standing out. It's a nice little bar. I'd recommend trying it out for yourself. read more

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Such a chill vibe !! Friendly bar tenders (that is a plus) Prices are reasonable Drinks are good Zero drama Decor is a super cute and trendy Street parking only No private parking lot read more

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My friends and I came here for drinks on a Friday night at 10pm and vibes were nice! Music was good, service was good, and drinks were good! I got the Pele drink and I forgot what my friends got, but they enjoyed their drink too. There were lounge seats and bar seating. There's also a couch in the back where you can sit at too. Parking is street parking but it was not hard to find! I would come back here again. read more

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Brandon was an awesome bartender. He was friendly, easy to talk to, and really on top of things all night. He knew the drinks well and had great recommendations. At one point there was an uncomfortable customer, and Brandon handled it calmly and professionally, which made us feel safe without making a big scene. Overall, the service was great and he definitely made the night better. I'd happily come back because of him. read more

1$ Oysters on Thursday's is the best. The sauce for the oysters tastes good. The lemon drop with tajin on the rim is my go to drink here. Waitresses are attentive and amazing. read more

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this is such a nice addition to Alameda! it is multi functional 5/5 drinks they have small bites & tapas on the menu but these lemon pepper wings 10/10 they were not Overcooked ND had a good flavor all of the drinks were perfect their bartenders are talented ND they keep all of the lost IDs and credit cards they have a huge stack of them!! so ask if you think you left something behind the music is good! it's low during the week and. lounge at night read more

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Fun little bar in Alameda. Came here for a group gathering. I'd call it an average bar experience. I always root for new small businesses, but I have to be honest, too. Decor and ambiance leave a lot to be desired. It was on the bare and plain side. Not the worst, but nothing memorable except for the large neon sign -- take it away and it would seem barren, with lots of white wall. I'm reading in the reviews that it might be intentional, to go for the "Instagram chic" look. I'm not sure it quite hit the mark. Decent amount of seating and tables, which is nice. Good music (holiday music, hip hop). Although bars generally are loud, it felt harder to have a conversation here than in others. Acoustics seemed particularly challenging here. Most of the drinks were decent, but not spectacular. Definitely on the sweet side, and I wonder if that's intentional. I prefer to taste the spirit a bit more. For the price, wish the drinks were more memorable or enjoyable. I liked the creativity, but none of them wowed me, and I'd say generally they were underwhelming or average. Not my favorite drinks, but they were fine/decent. I had had a bunch of phenomenal holiday cocktails recently (in different establishments) so maybe the recency bias raised the bar. Also wished they warned me there would be ingredients on the outside of the glass. Others and I ended up with sticky fingers because we didn't expect it. Not every bartender mentions this, but it's appreciated when they do and is a nice touch of customer experience. Thoughts on individual drinks: Their signature drink, the Lemon Drop, tasted like a sweet lemon drink but wasn't anything to write home about. Just a standard, sweet, lemon-y cocktail. Tajin Bae was fine. Interesting use of spices, but it didn't really hit the mark for me. Love and Other Demons was a nice mezcal cocktail. One of my faves. My Spice Gal was my fave, because I enjoy spiced drinks, but it wasn't particularly special. It was solid. read more

Lemon Drop - Menu Dec 2022 - Lounges Near Me - Alameda, California

I've love how the location is close to Park Street but not on Park Street so it gives you a more intimate vibe inside is so cute and the furniture is giving beauty and the beast meets vintage also have outside front seating that when it gets a little later, they light the fire pit, which gives you like to hang out vibe This could be cute for a first date getting drinks before dinner or even just a meet up Tried the Naughty By Nature which you can definitely taste alcohol so that was a win for me. The cucumber and flower gave it a refreshing crisp taste. They do not serve food or appetizers, but you can bring your own and there is also cute little food places located within a few feet of the location Definitely going back so I can try the lemon drop saw a few people getting it and want to try next time because I will be going back!! read more

Lemon Drop - Naughty by nature - Lounges Near Me - Alameda, California

Very cute, friendly, and welcoming bar with a modern artsy flair. Similar vibes to Persona in SF, but better lighting. Also a very nice outdoor patio section with fire pits and heaters. There are SERVERS, yes servers, who are super attentive, friendly, and helpful. The drink menu is a gorgeously illustrated flip book with something for everyone. The drinks are very tasty, though a bit on the pricy side, but you do get what you pay for. Didn't get to try the food unfortunately, but I definitely want to next time I'm back (and I will be back!) read more

This place was surprisingly empty when we came in however people started coming in later on. Checked out the place from yelp and saw they had good reviews so I said why not try it out. I am so glad we came in here. Cocktails and finger food are impeccable. They have happy hour until 6 pm so we ordered as much as we could. Did not disappoint. Especially the popcorn chicken was a chef's kiss! It's a must try! Service was also great employees were attentive even though it got louder inside they are able to deliver what we needed. The place interior was great and I really enjoyed the company of the people I was with! Thank you for your amazing service! read more

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Stumbled across Lemon Drop because myself and my friends were trying desperately to escape the 90°+ hot weather/no AC life earlier in the year. Lemon Bar has a pretty classic cocktail lounge feel...with kitschy neon signs and lush velvet sofas, it's definitely a spot I could imagine having a birthday gathering/brunch party at. Their happy hour food and drinks menu offers a pretty diverse set of options and pulls some culinary inspiration from other countries (e.g. Butter Chicken flatbread pizza). Said pizza was extremely tasty and quite generous in size. The drinks themselves were good... nothing to write home about but also not bad. I wasn't sure if it was because of the insane heat wave or the fact that it was a Sunday night but it was pretty empty when we went. Ample seating and a chill vibe... definitely on a go-to list of solid, non-break the bank spots in the East Bay. read more

Me and my homegirl went to the Lemon Drop for an impromptu after work happy hour and it did not disappoint. I heard about it from a few friends and then once it was featured on Yelp I had to make my way over. We walked in and were able to find a seat right away. I loved how the outdoor patio area looked, but we decided to sit inside to take in the ambiance. The neon yellow signs, the furniture, and the TV cove w/ the swing bench gave me a modernized 70's vibe and I loved it. The bartender Malik, I believe, greeted us and gave us the scoop on how to order-- you order at the bar from the menu and they bring it to your table. We ordered the signature Lemon Drop and it was delicious. The perfect combination of sweet and sour. AND THEN WE ORDERED THE TAJIN BAE and thaaaaaaaaaaat was everything! It gave me spicy, cucumber margarita vibes and I was here for it all. As it got darker the bar and neon lemon drop signs really began to shine and the ambiance grew nicer and more crowded - and it was a Thursday, y'all. Only thing I didn't like was there was no food available to order. That just a little dangerous when serving drinks... in my opinion. Malik told us they would be getting food soon so that made me feel better because those drinks were no joke. I ended up spending $146 ($125 + tip) for 8 drinks. YES, we had that many. Don't judge. Great drinks. Good ambiance. Great bartenders. Good vibe. I'll definitely return. read more

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This is just what Alameda needed! A part of me wants to gatekeep this place, but honestly The Lemon Drop deserves 5 stars. Great music and energy , good options for seating indoors and outdoors. Drinks were phenomenal! If you like mezcal, I highly recommend the mango daddy. Bartenders and servers were kind, no one was rude or uptight and the crowd was and eclectic mix of people. All good vibes. I look forward to coming back! read more

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Great service, amazing drinks and food. Conveniently the kitchen stays open until 1:30am

The time has finally come - we have a new bar in Alameda that opened yesterday, August 12th! For those that have been in Alameda for some time, the Lemon Drop replaced what used to be the Lemon Tree. Different owners, but the same lemon theme. A few of the cocktails on their menu are based off of a Meyer lemon-infused vodka. Service and staff: - Full bar with 4 staff members tonight (Saturday). Seems like two full-time bartenders, one hybrid working the bar and helping clean, and then one focused more on cleaning Drinks and food: - Food menu to come soon - Tajin Bae: take on a drink similar to a spicy margarita. Comes with a full long slice of a cucumber in the drink, and tajin with chamoy on the side of the glass - Dirty martini: ordered a filthy martini, came back a little cleaner than we hoped. The olives were pitted, which made the drink a little difficult to enjoy. Would have much rather preferred pitted olives Miscellaneous: - Outside seating: Two tables with 4-6 seats, and two fire pit tables with 3-4 seats each - Inside seating: couple love seats, areas for dates, and different themed seating around the place - There is one section of the bar that has a king porch swing (seems fun, but could get dangerous for those heavily intoxicated) - Shuffleboard table available - Street parking is available - Music playlist is definitely geared towards a millennial crowd (think 90s / early 2000s hip-hop and R&B) - Bit dark inside, which does make it more difficult to read the menus with the already tiny writing in a slightly difficult to read font (please update the menus to be easier to read with the lighting) read more

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It can get quite loud to the point where you can't really have a conversation. The drinks were okay and do expect effort to find a hostess to order another round. The drinks here range from cocktails to wine and beer. They even have shots upon request but not sure how pricey it can get. read more

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Nice hidden bar with a great bartender that share his knowledge of tequila. We were able to enjoy drinks and talk story catching up with friends. read more

Amazing service from Ryder and the team. We had a large party and they accommodated us well. They kept checking on us, bringing us water and just overall great service! read more

I'm loving the intimate vibe and amazing playlist. Although it was a quiet night for Thursday, the service was on point. My cocktail was smokey and smooth and the periodic checked ins were nice. Sadly, I realized there was a fire pit right when I was ready to leave. I'll have to come back and try it out. read more

Lemon Drop - Lounges Near Me - Alameda, California

Cool, aesthetic bar to grab a drink solo or with others! There is plenty of bar seating and couches, and you get to seat yourself, which makes for a comfortable experience of your choice. The drinks are reasonably priced for the quality, and I like how the ingredients are listed beneath a sketch of each of the specialty cocktails. I got the signature Lemon Drop cocktail and it was great. They also serve snacks if you want an accompaniment to your cocktail. I didn't have time to try these but imagine they're just as tasty. read more

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Amazing service and the drinks are delicious! Recommend a guava lemon drop ! And they have music

The Lemon Drop formally known as the Lemon Tree a local legendary dive bar where the serious pool sharks of Alameda used to compete and show off their stuff. I kinda like their new upgrades but they took out the pool table which is a bummer. I went on a Thursday during happy hour and the service was a bit slow. Only the bartender was making drinks and taking food orders. As the evening continued we had a dedicated server and that helped the service a bit. They had different bar food options and mostly everything I ate was delicious. The best part to me was their playlist of 90's R&B and hip hop. My girlfriends and I were dancing to the music while sipping on cocktails. They did have a computer glitch which made it so you couldn't leave a bar tab open. You have to order and pay at the same time which made it challenging for a girls group to split the bill. However, I will be back at least once more because the food, drinks, and music were perfect! read more

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