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    Lovely's

    4.1 (382 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners, Seafood
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Drive Thru Burger
    Rachel B.

    Came in early on a Friday and was able to finally try the fish and chips! Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious. A nice crunchy outside with a thick piece of fish inside! 10/10

    Outside seating
    Steve B.

    Food was tasty, but I completely forgot to take pictures. First time at Lovely's. We sat outside, and the atmosphere was great. This is the perfect spot for large groups hanging out with friends, but it also works well for a casual date night. Service is legit here. I don't eat beef, so I decided to try the Impossible Burger. I highly recommend ordering the Westerner Burger with an Impossible patty. They grill the patty thin and crispy, and it's probably the best Impossible burger I've had in a long time. The fries were solid too and paired well with the burger. The overall vibe was relaxed, the outdoor seating was comfortable, and the food came out fresh and flavorful. Vibes: 10/10 Flavors: 9/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Portion: 9/10 Coming back? Yes

    chicago dawg: tomato, onion, sports pepper, relish, mustard pickle spear + celery salt = $8.50
    Trung N.

    We came back twice during our visit to Oakland. It's a short walk from the Kissel Oakland. The loveliest thing about Lovely's are their hotdogs. We ordered two: -Coney Island ($8.25): chili, cheese sauce, mustard, onion -Chicago dawg ($8.50): tomato, onion, sports pepper, relish, mustard, pickle spear, celery salt The hotdogs are snappy and they don't fold under topping pressure. The toppings were just extra to an already good hotdog. I also had the Westener burger ($12.50). It's American cheese, bacon, crispy shallot, pickle, lettuce, tomato, bbq, on a sesame bun. It was hard to fit everything into one bite and felt a little unmanageable to eat. Everything just kinda fell apart after I unwrapped it. Twas good, but hard to eat. Fries were superb in any form - chili cheese, cheese + plain. Lovely's has a residence in the Two Pitchers Brewing Company lot. Vibes were vibing. It's a really nice spot to spend the afternoon or evening. Ten. Highly recommend.

    HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES - $5.35 - Blanched and Fried chipperbec potatoes.
    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Thur @4pm I wanted to come here at opening time for a few reasons: - PARKING: It's downtown so not sure how parking would be. But lucky for us, we found free parking just around the corner! When we left around 5pm, more opened up! I'm guessing it's because the auto repair shop was closing. - THE CROWD: This place is popular and there is usually a line. Though they have a great amount of seatings available (outdoors), but I prefer a space I don't feel like I have to menu ear so much around. - THE FISHWICH THAT SELLS OUT: I was told about this special fried fish sandwich that sells out. So in order to guarantee there will be one for me to order, gotta get there early! It's my first time, and here's what I had: THE FISHWICH - $14.50 Panko crusted rockfish, American cheese, Pickle, Shredded Cabbage, Tartar, Potato Bun. This is a limited supply item that is only available Wed-Sat until sellout. A friend shared it was amazing, but sadly I couldn't agree from one reason: This was bland. I love the softness of the potato bun, the crispy and hot pink-crusted textures, and the generous amount of tartar sauce. But I tasted nothing--just all sorts of texture. I owned up top it though and finished the entire thing. Was I satisfied? No, but my belly is full! THE DRIVE THRU - $10.50 American cheese, Schmalz onion, Pickle, Lettuce, tomato, Special Sauce, Sesame Bun. Overall decent burger, and I enjoyed it. Really can't say more without comparing it to SCOLARI'S but it's a solid burger. HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES - $5.35 Blanched and Fried chipperbec potatoes. I think I enjoyed these fries because they remind me of SCOLARI'S friends, heh. I was surprised I did not see o any of their merch for sale because I'm digging that carton character icon! The brewery it shared a space with has a decent amount of merch though!

    Drive thru burgers and fries
    Marisa B.

    Love the vibes of this place! I love the open air patio and community seating, really cute! We got the 'Drive thru' burger and beers from Two Pitchers. Both really tasty!!! Burgers tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned and savory! Fries were crispy and also tasted fresh. Beers were light and crisp, perfect for a warm Oakland day. I could totally see this place being perfect for a group outing. It was a lot of fun and super delicious.

    I was so hungry!!!'
    Candy C.

    The Drive Thru Burger is faaayerrr!!! Fire! It is stacked with American cheese, schmaltz onions, pickles, tomato, and a special sauce, all tucked into a soft sesame bun. Juicy, messy, and absolutely satisfying!!! The corn fritters were just okay, but the fries definitely made up for it--crispy, salty, and super snackable. Expect a line on a Friday night, but it moves at a decent pace. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available, though a few heat lamps outside would've made the experience even better.

    The OG, Fries, The Drive Thru
    Ivan Z.

    As someone who lives in SF, it was refreshing finding a high quality, affordable burger here. Great outdoor patio to grab a few pints with friends. The burger itself was fantastic and came out super quick. I'll definitely be coming back! 4.6/5

    3/28/26 FYI. Outdoor seating.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - We almost did NOT come today. After circling for parking 3+ times, I told the family if we don't find a space this last drive by, we will go to a different place for dinner and a different brewery! Got lucky and parked two blocks away. Lovely's restaurant is also here on the Two Pitchers Brewing premises. See pictures and other 5 star Yelp review. The food was amazing! I was worried when I first saw what my daughter and wife ordered as that was not my wife's usual type of food.. Corn Fritters - My order. The oil they fried this in was dark; I was worried that the oil was old...? But it tasted fresh and good. I would get this again, but prefer a lighter oil next time please. The Chili Willie - My wife's order?!?! And this was good. The jalapenos gave it the perfect kick. I told my wife I am here for the beer, and as light eaters I just wanted to share something with them. Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich - No surprise my daughter's order. Well she wanted your sold out Fish & Chips (which is weird because I think she ate that last night also...?). This was also made-to-order fresh! The chicken had a good crisp until the last bite and was moist inside! Fried perfectly. She also ordered Chili Cheese Fries with that; I guess that is the theme today. Lastly, the soft serve looked so good but too bad it would clash with my beer drinking, lol. To compliment my dinner, or the other way around, lol. Two Pitchers Brewing: 10 of their beers are on tap and the rest are guests' taps. So of course, I had to try their $3 Signature Lager which was too light for me. You basically get what you pay for. Next... Pale Ale - $7, now that's more like it! No IPA today, so I had to settle. My daughter got the Yard Bird, Strawberry Lemonade Beer; it suited her. Ready for my 3rd beer, when my daughter said she wanted to go home and party some more?!?! So I abided. Ambiance - Cool space. Lots of semi private spaces that you can rent. See pictures or their website. Very kid and dog friendly! Unisex restrooms with outside sinks, thank you! NO parking! So bad on a Saturday evening, that we almost did not come. Open 6 days a week. See pictures or their website. Closed on Mondays. Service - Counters service. For both Lovely's and the bar. The outdoor bar is WAY faster service than the inside bar, just an FYI. Same team, but more organized. Price - $49 + generous tip. Including a 3% operations fee/credit card fee, see the small print on the very bottom of the menu. Expensive, even for the Bay Area. But that is the price for quality. 20% gratuity for orders over $250. Owner Comment - Congrats to the building since 1919. Congrats on your success since 2021. Glad we were able to visit. Are you the same owners as Two Pitchers Brewing?

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    Alpana A.

    I am an occasional burger eater and this place is one of my favorites. Our last visit was for my son's birthday and he picked it himself. All three of us ordered the same thing, the OG as a double with sauce on the side, plus an order of chili cheese fries. And of course a beer from Two Pitchers to round it out. The place is always busy and outside seating fills up fast, but you can usually find a spot at a shared table.

    Tiffany M.

    Explored this modern area in Oakland and came across Lovelys. I was intrigued by the crowd sitting around the beer garden and decided to go check out this spot. This spot is connected with Two Pitchers Brewery and its honestly a really cool hangout spot. You can get your beer and your burgers/hotdogs all in one spot. Best part, they also have soft serve. We opted to get the hot chicken sandwich (very spicy btw) and the chili cheese hotdog. Both were tasty!! I recommend this place for your next hangout. The service was quick too!!

    The drive thru burger!
    Mary B.

    Yummmmmm their smash burger is fantastic! Messy but yumalish! Not a date type meal lol. Or maybe it is because you can see how real someone is when they try to eat this yummy burger without swallowing it whole bc it's that good! And the chili cheese fries are a yes and amen give me a second round!! Can't eat here every day unfortunately but a nice cheat treat! The ambience is great, cold in off season times as it is a warehouse vibe but just bring a jacket. Open environment with communal seating and very high ceilings, a large bar, outdoor seating with lighting at night and cool clientele. Definitely a cool chill hot spot. The service was great as well. The woman at Lovely's was so excited that it was my first time she gave me all the tips! My goddaughter got the ice cream swirl cone and loved it! It was very large! We will definitely be back! My godbaby wants to be a chef and loves doing Yelp reviews and did one while there because this is one of her fav Oakland spots. Thankful she hipped me to it! Parking, not so much, walk or Uber/Lyft/something! I'll for sure be back! Those homemade fries are everything! Perfect combo of seasoning, grass fed meat and just enough cheese. Delish! Well done folks! Hats off

    Coney island dog, hot chicken sandwich, the drive thru
    Christine B.

    What's there to dislike? I feel like the Coney dog is my favorite chili cheese dog in the bay. I've been to the Oakland one and the SF one and every time I go I need to get a chili cheese dog. Hot chicken sandwich was also AMAZING. Stayed nice and crispy on my walk back home. It was just the right amount of dry spice too, top tier seasoning skills. No complaints on the burger either - just an ideal burger that you can stuff your face in. Fries are perfectly salty - the best accompaniment to this meal. It gets pretty crowded, but it's worth the wait to me. It's super nice sitting outdoors next to the brewery if it's not too chilly out. I hope I can come earlier to try the fish sando one day!

    Light dusting of spice on my hot chicken sandwich for the perfect "medium" spice level
    Karan K.

    tldr: Lovely's lives up to the hype! I always get the Drive Thru Burger, and it is phenomenal. Everything from the perfectly cooked patty with those classic crispy, lacy edges, to the soft bun and the special sauce--it is the definition of what a smash burger should be. I've gone back at least 10 times for it ! Side note about their chicken sandwich that my partner orders all the time. She gets the spicy and most times it's very spicy. There have been a few times when it was (in my opinion) the perfect level, right between medium and hot, but that was an anomaly and most of the times it's just been very hot. Now for the reality check on a weekend evening: I got in line around 7:00 PM on a Saturday, and the wait was exactly what you should expect for a spot this popular. I waited for about 20 minutes just to place my order. While the line moves steadily, be prepared to practice patience! Update, 2 weeks later: I had a chat with them after visiting again and they were able to adjust the level of spice dust on my hot chicken sandwich to get it absolutely perfect for my taste

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    Ask the Community - Lovely's

    Is there any time of day/day of week that tends to be less busy/packed with people?

    We came here at 8 pm and waited in line for about 20 minutes. I asked if the line was typical for a Saturday night. He said that we were lucky; normally the line is four or five times as long, which sounds like definitely over an hour. Food was good… 

    Are you still open when it rains?

    Hey Missy! Yes we are!

    Can I order takeout by phone?

    Raw onions can be ordered instead of grilled onions?

    Absolutely!

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes! We serv GF buns for our burgers!

    Are there heat lamps?

    No heat lamps :(

    Do they have veggie burgers?

    Yes!

    Can I order ahead and get it to-go?

    I don’t know if you can order ahead but yes you can get it to go!

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