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    Nella's Place

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Gumbo samples were delicious!
    Alexzandria T.

    I had such an amazing experience here! The flavorful food, decor, prices, and service was phenomenal. I feel like I stepped into my family home! We started off with free samples of the gumbo and I was extremely impressed! I ordered the catfish dinner with a side of greens, potato salad, and cornbread. The portion size of the fish was huge and the sides were regular (which is great for me). I didn't need much hot sauce but there was a variety of them available which I deeply appreciate . The tartar sauce was delicious too! Nothing but chill vibes, oldies on the playlist, and calming digital fireplace on the screen. Although we came about an hour and a half before closing, the service didn't feel rushed. And the food was beautifully prepared. The young lady that served us was sweet and knowledgeable; able to say on hand what the menu offered and provided recommendations. She even let us sample the Mac and cheese before committing to it! What a gem! My only feedback is please make the restaurant sign in front of the building more noticeable. The place is next to a barbershop and from the outside you can't really tell where you're going. I'm so happy I found this place and we will definitely be back! And btw, I don't eat everyone's potato salad lol this is the closest comparison to my auntie's and I'm happy I can have it anytime now!

    Beautiful decor
    Tiffany A.

    I really wish people would take the time to seek other options. Im glad I did. The family wanted Chicken. Immediately 3 popular restaurants came to mind. Something told me to try Yelp. Im glad I did. Nella's was a hit. They have family meals that are on par, monetarily, with fast food restaurants. It's affordable. I ordered the 10piece fried chicken family meal. Greens, Mac n Cheese, Rice/gravy with 6 pieces of cornbread. Under $50!! I was disappointed that it came with all 10 pieces of chicken being wings. My fault for assuming it was a variety. But it was fried to perfection and we did enjoy it. Everything was wonderful. Tasted like real home cooking. Unfortunately, they don't seem to always answer the phone. I wanted to call in my order and it be ready when I got there. But no answer. Were they open? YES.

    Trinh P.

    This place is amaaaaaazing!!!!! The lady was so sweet and greeted us immediately! Made our food fresh to order. Gravy turkey wings Mac and cheese cornbread and their chocolate cake!!!!!!! Gravy was so good and peppery. Turkey soft and tender! Fall off the bone. Seasoned fries. Moist cornbread and the most chocolatey moist decedent cake!! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu.

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    Allan Y.

    Formerly known as Sistas Soul Food Kafe, they change their name to honor their Mother. I placed a to go order for Catfish Dinner & Seafood Gumbo. The Catfish Dinner came with 2 side, Garlic Mashed Potato Fries with a slice of cornbread. The batter was a little salty and thick, the fish was a thin piece. It was over cooked a little. The Gumbo had great flavor, came with 4 pieces of dungeness crab legs and some spicy sausages. The interior of the restaurant is very clean. the service was pretty quick and they are friendly.

    Real delicious food no grease people!

    This food wasn't good, it was delicious!! We had a young lady the would put the best of waitresses to shame. Excellent customer service, eye contact and listens and repeat your order back to you. Beautiful young lady welcoming with a smile. The owner was so welcoming and beautiful place of business. We will most definitely be back!

    Fried chicken wings & prawns with garlic mashed potatoes and fried cabbage with cornbread slice orange.
    Stephanie A.

    I had a great late dinner at Nella's Place. We were welcome in we chose are table. Some many soulful items on the menu. Got me some peach cobbler all good!

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    One of the few places around that seem to serve homemade food. Staff is friendly, and I have not had a bad meal there yet !

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    Everything was Fanlicious!! The soul food was creative and perfectly seasoned!! I will definitely be back soon.

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    The fried catfish is the best!!! The service is excellent!! My fav was the potato salad and greens

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    All these years never knew this place was here.Food was fresh. Felt like I was at home.

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    Dessertchu

    Dessertchu

    4.4(55 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    My friend got me some desserts for my birthday. Pistachio…read morericotta cake was too sweet for my palate but it is as soft as you would imagine. Almost reminds me of the texture of tres leches. Biscotti brookie was a large portion and also very sweet but a good texture.

    I discovered Dessertchu on Apple Maps when looking at what's nearby Zocalo Coffeehouse. Best…read moredecision ever to stop by! I originally came in for Dubai inspired chocolate pistachio cheesecake but was instead greeted so warmly by head pastry chef Nile! She is full of life and so passionate about her baked goods. I almost wanted to buy one of everything after hearing about each item. Desserts: *Blueberry Ube Cheesecake *Pistachio Ricotta Cake *Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Cookie Butter *Red Velvet Cheesecake Cup Nile just baked the Dubai cake and mentioned she would have a slice for herself that night. It was sweet and decadent for sure. Definitely perfect for sharing! I loved the blueberry ube cheesecake and so did Mom! I was looking for my leftovers and they disappeared from the fridge. Creamy and slightly fruity with that thick buttery crust-- amazing! Pistachio Ricotta cake was light and moist. Perfect when you want something delicately sweetened for tea time. Red Velvet cheesecake cup was just ok for me due to the cheesecake frosting. I think I would've preferred a whole slice of cake instead. This bakery kiosk is a part of Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant Moussaka. Interior has the cutest cafe tables and chairs. Love the grey with baby pink + mint green color scheme. Step inside and go directly to the dessert display to place an order. They're also on DoorDash. Can't wait to see what Chef Nile comes up with next!

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    2Ơi

    4.9(82 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    Grab-and-go
    Vegan friendly

    SO good! Reminder that this isn't a restaurant--you place an order via text, get an ETA for pickup…read moreand drive to the location. Once you arrive, follow up via text for instructions. Someone came out with our food and I sent our payment via Venmo. Husband and I got the sandwich, two iced coffees, corn, large salad and it was DELICIOUS. The portions are pretty substantial and I think a small salad would have sufficed. Will definitely be back!

    2Oi is an home kitchen that opened 2 years ago in Argyle Palms Apartments. Initially I didn't know…read morehow to order. Lately, I saw instructions posted on their website on Yelp. I called to place order. Got a recording. Got a return call confirming my order. Found it's better to text with C6 or F7 unless one can speak Vietnamese. Main associate lacks English proficiency. Much easier for her to get "code" Place was an easy find. Street parking slightly difficult. Unknown if parking in their lot is permissible. Went towards big building on the right . Found unit with "Taste of Asia" brochure on window. Just before the gate. Bingo! Stood in front of open door until Vietnamese lady came out with my order. $21 cash. Unknown if Zelle has tax added to it. Tipped a little. Lady hesitated to give change. Offerings (Vietnamese): street food, drinks, coffee. Sips: Cafe Muoi Bien (sea salt foam Vietnamese coffee, 7)-Viet coffee, sea salt foam, condensed milk. -coffee didn't look full. No doubt foam on top shrank/mixed into coffee. -bold coffee with alternating sweet & salty tastes depending on sipping foam or condensed milk. Bites: Banh Trang Cuon (Vietnamese Special roll, 14). There's also a salad version with same ingredients & no wrapping. -dipping sauce had sweet & savory notes. -rice roll had dominant theme of beef jerky. The surrounding nuanced taste was a symphonic medley of carrots, quarter sectioned boiled eggs, coriander, green mango, dried shrimp, fried onions, peanuts & green mangos, 5 stars Worthy! Quality: freshly premade. Quantiy: ample enough for a meal. Would repeat. *Taste of Asia "passport" given to win prizes from buying from food vendors in Oakland Chinatown & San Leandro Asian businesses. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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    Always Yours Bakery Cafe

    Always Yours Bakery Cafe

    4.5(671 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
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    I can't believe I haven't written a review for a business my kids and I frequent all the time!…read moreWe've been coming to Always Yours since it opened. Hands down they have the best drinks, cookies, macarons, cakes, and now salt bread! I always come to get treats for my kid's teachers (for their birthdays, teacher appreciation week, just because, etc.). I've brought friends visiting the Bay Area to this bakery, which they have loved. Always Yours also has fun cup sleeve events, macaron classes and afternoon tea from time to time. We love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely worth supporting! P.S. with all these drink places popping up in the area...we still think the drinks at Always Yours not only taste better, but also are of higher quality.

    3.5 stars for their Salt Bread. Decided to stop by to try the viral salt bread that is all over…read moresocial media. I've been to this location once for a Yelp event and loved their macaroons. It has the perfect consistency and texture, so it has been on the top of my list to stop by whenever I'm in the area. We stopped by on a Sunday at noon and there were only a few customers inside. It's small but cozy and clean. I wanted to try all of the flavors - regular, chili oil scallion, and corn cheese. The regular was the best out of the other two in my opinion since it was simple but the bread could have been crisper even though it was warmed up. The other two flavors were very oily and too heavy. Glad I finally tried it, but I think I'm just going to stick to their macaroons.

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    U :Dessert Story - Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu. Added extras: mango ice cream, bananas, coconut cluster, pandan sticky rice, cornflakes

    U :Dessert Story

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    11.6 miGourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
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    If you have a sweet tooth and find yourself in Berkeley, U Dessert Story is an absolute must-visit…read more From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is cozy, inviting, and perfect for catching up with friends or ending the night with something special. The desserts are not only beautifully presented but incredibly delicious. Every bite tastes fresh, creative, and thoughtfully made. The Mango Sticky Rice Bingsoo was a standout--light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing, and the variety on the menu means there's something for everyone. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better with their great service. U Dessert Story turns dessert into an experience. If you're looking for a place that delivers on taste, presentation, and atmosphere, this spot deserves five stars. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

    We used to visit their other location in the city, but we've been coming to this location more…read moreoften lately because we feel more comfortable in this area. Overall, it's been a good experience every time. Parking can be challenging depending on the time of day. Most of the parking is on the street, so you'll need to keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists while looking for a spot. That's probably the biggest inconvenience of visiting this place. There is usually a 15 to 20-minute wait whenever we come for dessert, but we've always been seated within the quoted wait time, which we appreciate. The restaurant itself is fairly small, so the dining area can feel crowded. Tables are very close together, and you're practically sitting back-to-back with other guests. Because of this, the noise level can get pretty high, and it's easy to overhear conversations from nearby tables. The desserts are the highlight here. The BingSu is excellent, and the lava cake is one of our favorites. The menu is accessed through a QR code, making ordering simple and convenient. Food portions are decent, although prices are definitely on the premium side. Service is efficient, and the food and desserts usually arrive pretty quickly. We used to go to their city location regularly, but over the years we've found ourselves visiting this location more often because the area feels more comfortable and convenient for us. That has made this our go-to spot whenever we're craving dessert. Overall, this is a great place for dessert. The quality of the desserts keeps us coming back, but the difficult parking situation and cramped seating prevent it from being a full 5-star experience. Would definitely return for the BingSu and lava cake.

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    8-Twelve Oriental Market - Complimentary Eggette w/ condensed milk sauce, Large Thai Tea

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    4.2(391 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Haven't been here in years, and I'm so happy to see they're still here and thriving. You can feel…read morethe thoughtfulness behind this place. It gives off such a welcoming, community-centered vibe -- like they genuinely want people to come in, enjoy good food and drinks, hang out, relax, and just have a good time. I was indecisive while ordering because there's just too many goodies to choose from and IK that can be annoying, but we had great service because the guy that took our order was patient and seen that my struggles was most definitely real . We ordered mozzarella sticks, popcorn chicken, curly fries, and two large Thai teas -- one with green apple jelly topping, which paired sooo well to me hehe. We don't eat out much because we cook at home nowadays, so when we do, we wanna enjoy the classics lol. It's actually really cool seeing how the place has evolved over the years. The very first time we came, the back area looked like this cute little library/study hall/tutoring/game/hangout room. Then a couple years into the COVID days, it turned into a unique snack and gift shop vibe. Now it's this awesome mini arcade/lounge setup with comfy seating, sports on TV, and really great food (savory & sweets) and drinks. And the food is SOLID. Even on my last mozzarella stick, I still had a cheese pull -- and it had already been at least like 20-30 minutes. That says a lot on the quality. What also makes this place stand out is the little acts of kindness. Part of their service is while we were already getting busy, grubbing, they randomly offered us a complimentary yummy, soft, and fluffy eggette on a stick with their condensed milk sauce, which gave me that feeling like how a love one would just randomly give something very sweet just because. I don't go out much anymore, but if I'm craving for some outside sweets and treats oh and almost forgot to mention how pretty affordable for the quality and portions we got for our meal, I'm def bringing my nieces n nephews here when they visit! I love the different chairs, décor, games, ambiance, food, and drinks! They keep everything so clean, neat, and organized at the station from where you sanitize your hands, grab your napkins, straws and condiments-- it genuinely feels like there's something here for everyone. You HAVE to find at least one thing you'll enjoy here!

    Got the strawberry banana crepe, it was freshly made!…read more Service was accurate and friendly. Local mom and pop store. Can be renovated but it is clean.

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    Sweet Bar

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    3.5(37 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    This place serves regular Lord's ice cream, which, personally, I'm not a big fan of. The ambiance…read moreis actually really nice--calm and well-designed--but I just wish the overall concept of the place felt a bit more unique. It wasn't busy when we went, so we were greeted quickly, which I appreciated. However, the customer service wasn't great. We felt a bit rushed, and we weren't allowed to try more than three samples--even though my husband and I were the only ones there. I ended up getting the cookie dough ice cream, and unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. The cookie dough pieces were very hard and even had a strange film on them that made the texture and taste unpleasant. Overall, I don't think this spot is worth it if you're really looking to enjoy a quality sweet treat or sit down and relax. If you just want something quick, it might be okay--but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way for.One highlight, though, was the waffle cone--it was actually really delicious and kind of made up for the ice cream a bit. If I were to come back, I'd probably just stick to trying different flavors or getting the cone again.

    Love love love this location next to my favorite sushi spot nice and open with great seating while…read moreyou enjoy your ice cream The staff is always nice and welcoming My all time favorite is Ube and horchata so yummy Over all 5 stars

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