Found this spot on tiktok and decided to try it out with my favorite cousin. The rating was decent…read moreand the food looked good so we made our way over. We sat inside originally, but then decided to go sit outside because it was a beautiful day. The inside was clean and very quiet, the patio was full of people. Ambiance gets a 4/5. We were immediately met by a pleasant waitress, and when we moved she just came and found us. She was very informative, engaging, and knowledgeable, great service all around 4.8/5. I ordered the strength & my cousin the garlic wings and a margarita. The wings were some of the best I've ever had, fried to perfection and seasoned just right. A huge punch of garlic, which I really enjoy, so wings were 4.9/5. The vegetarian sandwich I ordered was so delicious, the pesto and garlic aioli really added flavor and the fresh warm bread really set it apart 4.8/9, only because the jalapeño was more spicy than pickled. Overall; I rate this place a 4.7/5

A hidden secret is the Hidden Spot. Right on the corner with easy ramp up walkway or stairs. It has…read moreoutside eating or inside with big screen tv's and a bar. All the food sounded good on the menu. I had the sapphire which was supposed to be hot but it wasn't at all for me. The gem was almost like a Philly cheese steak. Both were really good. The fries seasoning is really good and the onion rings were good as well. I got a mango lemonade drink that I really enjoyed. Cool place to watch sports and grab a good bite to eat. Now go and enjoy, you can thank me later.

Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

The service is slow and food is just meh.. definitely not the "Best Mexican food in Oakland" like…read moretheir website says lol. The taco truck on 1st Ave will serve you better (Tacos mi Rancho)! Two stars instead of one because their horchata offered some redemption.

I went to Noori Chicken on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty but there were quite a few orders…read morebeing picked up. The food is great, my friends and I shared LA galbi ribs and a 8 piece chicken. One thing I loved was that you could get half and half of any number of fried chicken. We got half soy garlic wings and half supreme wings. I don't do spice but the supreme wasn't too too bad and they were well worth it. The food was promptly delivered and they checked on us every so often. I enjoyed the food quite a bit and would be back.

Had some take out today. The golden noori fried chicken is excellent and the fishcake soup hit the…read morespot that only a street vendor in Korea could. Excellent Korean soul food, def gonna be a go to now for me Just no magic sprinkle on anything, ever

I've been here a gazillion times since my last review but forgot to update my review -- they've…read morebeen consistent the past several times I've been here and the sando is always good. I love that they're open late on the weekends and I'm willing to make the trek out from SF just for their sando and fries. There is typically street parking (no lot) right in front of across the street. You can order at the front or through Toast to skip the line. There are plenty of seats (think elementary school outdoor seating) outside that fit 4 people. The best part of Hotboys is definitely the employees though. They're super friendly, especially our guy, Shy! Shy's the best :)

The name of this place makes me laugh. It's fun to say and a nice stop of the way to Oakland Pride!…read moreNot sure if it's always this way, but there was no indoor seating; it was only outdoor picnic benches along the outside with ordering at the door. It's very casual. Service was ok, but they seemed a little confused or maybe new? Anyway, I got the bone-in quarter dark chicken, medium heat level since I wasn't sure how hot they would go. The bright red chicken comes in a box atop white bread and pickles. The crust (it broke off in chunks) was delicious and not too spicy, and the chicken fresh and tender. I also got a side of greens which was tasty and decent, though not a standout dish. I would definitely come here again.

I can not say enough good things about this spot and I am so sad to find out that the taproom is…read moreclosing. First off, it was a great space with ample indoors and outdoor seating. The people here are always extremely welcoming and patient with me as I slowly read through their beer selection. And their beer selection--absolutely amazing. As an Asian-American, I never thought I'd see Kimchi and Yuzu flavors for beer. Obviously, the first time we came here, we had to get flights to try all of their flavors. Whenever I have group events where I have to bring a pack of beer, I always try to bring a pack of dokkaebier :)

Just read Dominic B's (Yelp CM) review that you were closing your tap room, so rush over!…read more Cut and pasted from their website: "Dokkaebi (도깨비), the mysterious, shape-shifting creatures found throughout Korean folklore." Quality/Quantity - You have been on my list to visit since you opened. I drink your beers in most (if not all) the local Korean Restaurants in the Bay. And at some non Korean restaurants. Today I enjoyed your Chuseok Porter, well a few of them... This by far was my favorite of all the beers I drank and tasted here. Also tasted the following: Dokkaebi IPA - Light and refreshing. Lemongrass Witbier - I can almost taste the lemongrass, another light and refreshing beer. K-Beer - Again, another light and refreshing beer. My daughter had the Calamansi & Tea Lager - This actually had more flavor then all the beers I drank except my porter. Lastly, my daughter noticed the Hazy IPA, Hazy Seoul. But I could not/did not want to drink any more. I guess I might have to rush over again before they close. For our snacks we got: KFC, Korean Fried Chicken - Not as authentic as I would have preferred. Gimmari - Wow, a home run. It helped that I have never had this before! My daughter says we will go to K-Town next time we are in LA and she will introduce me to Korean "street food." Looking forward to it. Atmosphere - Small local brewery. They also own the "kitchen" and storage area next door, see pictures. Metered street parking, but not a problem on a Sunday. And free meter parking on a Sunday. Shared restrooms with the other businesses in the building, you need a key. See pictures. Open 4 days a week (well only for one more week..) from Thursday to Sunday. See Yelp or their website. Service - Counter service, just okay. Price - $44 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2020 and here since 2023. I am sorry to hear your tap room is closing, but I do admit it has taken me over a year to visit.... So I understand.

me and the boys came to oakland for Summerslam 2026, and we had to celebrate the OTC's victory,…read morewith some elite local pizza. my friend chris recommend this spot, and we were glad w the decision we got the Big Von pizza, we got the Lemon Pepper Pizza, Schezuan Wings and cheesy bread. the group agrees that the chicken pepper was the best, and the Cheesy Bread was also good. service was great, you can actually order from the QR code on the tables, or go upfront yourself Big Von Pizza (8.5/10) pepperoni and meat present, but tad sweet, maybe the sauce. great tho Chicken Pepper Pie (9/10) the best ingredient. the chicken: thick pizza, chicken was elite and sauce was thick Schezuan Wings (9/10) wings were cooked, amazingly seasoned and sauce wa good Cheesy Bread (8.5/10) cheesy pull on each bread, mariners sauce inside good, not eventful thx, Square Pie Guys: they some good pies fr

Was out in The Town for Free First Sunday at OMCA & The Teen and I both were (low key) as she said…read morecraving pizza. Since I was driving, I asked her to look up some local places and she scrolled upon Square Pie Guys, read the ratings, so it was ago. We found a parking spot right in front and walk through the double doors. I don't remember if we were greeted or not, but that's OK, because the pizza was better than the person who took our order. We: A pepperoni She: Organic lemonade Me: Root-beer We were both able to get through one slice and a couple bites of the second slice, so the rest came home with us. Pizza was really good. I loved the crunchiness around the edges, and the ingredients were fresh, just like Dougie! Ambience was super chill, as we were the only customers in there, a couple drivers came to pick up delivery items and then two other patrons came in when we were heading out. I might hit them up next time I'm in the area if I'm craving pizza, despite of being a little pricey.! Overall, I'm giving this place 4 thumbs up for the pizza cause I'm in L7 too!

Was in the area & stepped in…read more.. Sandwich 4.3outta5 -excellent cook on the crab, nice sauce, lived the pickles. Fries 3outta5 -they were ok. Some seasoning or garlic would go a long way The cashier/server was nice. It'd be good to inform the customers where the napkins and condiments are tho. Chill atmosphere

Eek! I want to give this place 3 stars for being par for the course, but I just couldn't…read more First let's start off with the good. Day one I had the fish and day 2 I had tenders. I don't do well with spicy so I got mild. Boy that's hot! lol, hence the name, although enjoyable. The food is great, but that's not the opportunity. The come back sauce is fiiiyeeerrrr! It really does have you coming back. On to the misses. Service with a smile does not exist here. It's more of just regular service. Not inviting at all. Merp. The condiment bar was a holy hot mess. You can tell the ketchup pump hasn't been broken down or washed in weeks. The ketchup was caked onto the pump and family of flies just flying around inviting their friends for a a family meal. Sanitation much? Yikes!

I need to go to the shop and eat these fresh not delivery. We all know wing prices are sky high…read more That said I felt these were great wings. Extra crispy was awesome. WARNING. They are not the giant mutant chicken wings other places are selling. And I for one am so glad. The chicken has a good texture. Sauces/flavors are great. Best wings I've had in Oakland. I wil add photos when I go get them fresh. Mango Habanero was the best flavor we have tried so far

I love this place! Can't really go wrong with any of the flavor wings. I think my favorite is…read moregarlic Parmesan and the Louisiana rub. The spot is split up into a wing restaurant, coffee shop and bar/lounge. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely recommend coming here if you want if you need a wings fix!!

Been to Gus many times but this is my first time reviewing them…read more I usually get the 2 or 3 piece dark and it is delicious! It is crunchy on the outside and has a lot of meat on the inside. The beans and coleslaw are delicious as well. The beans were warm and tasty and the coleslaw were super fresh. They also provide hot sauce. If you want the honey mustard or ranch, it's an extra 50 cents each. Service has always been good. It is about a 20 minute wait for the food, but it's so worth cause it is yummy and fresh! There are a couple of tables inside to sit and eat at. Street parking.

I tried them months before they closed. I'm going to be brutally honest…read more.. 1. the mac n cheese was a huge letdown. For their prices, I was expecting something more close to soul food style mac n cheese (even a Popeyes' like version would've been okay enough). It felt like a boxed Velveeta, but dry/reheated with them hastily adding seasoning on top. 2. The fries were also a letdown. The seasoning was actually decent, but I could tell it was reheated. No crispness, but more of a limp, soft exterior. 3. Their chicken, plus the friendly service saved the review from being 1 stars. Out of everything on my platter, it was the only thing that actually tasted fresh & not reheated. The skin was crispy with a juicy interior. It had a spicy kick to it that wasn't too overbearing. Overall, I'd say their chicken is worth the price. It's the sides (from my experience) that could be better.