I love supporting family own businesses. The salads are…read moresuperb. I had the Caesar Kale salad with chicken and added shrimp cucumbers, dry cranberries and blue cheese crumbles. It was phenomenal...they heated up the protein for me as requested. I sat next to owner and thanked her for the service. Definitely returning again.

My family & I came in town looking for a good meal which we found "Baygreens" . I'm so happy we…read moredid. We were greeted when we walked up to the register (The ladies were working hard). I asked which salad was the best option & was guided towards " chopped salad " (best salad ever). The atmosphere is peaceful, welcoming & friendly. The customer service is 20/10 Chopped salad 10/10 Blueberry green tea is very different but EXCELLENT TASTE! 20/10 I'll be back soon ‍

My first time and so delicious. Everything is as so fresh. Service was nice. Went on a Saturday…read morelunch after the farmers market and there was no line. I love how all the lettuce is organic and the meat was hot. It was a very generous portion. Seating is nice in and out very clean. I recommend and will definitely come back.

I just watch Sharon at @mixt on Broadway in Oakland stick the bottom of a sharpie in someone's…read moresalad before noticing my husband and I looking at her and grabbing a glove to finish her search and then handing it to the Doordash delivery driver. I'm still in complete shock. As if having to worry about eating a salad wasn't enough to worry about.

In the heart of Oakland is this incredible Ethiopian spot run by two sisters. The flavors are…read moreincredibly savory, everything is homemade, naturally gluten free and utilizes traditional techniques from Ethiopia. Azeb, the owner, is so kind and showed me the giant vat of injera dough she ferments in a vat. She even offered me a starter yeast for making bread or injera at home. They also sell dried ingredients in the store for purchase. The veggie platter is enormous, less than $20, and perfect for two hungry people. My favorite is the spiced lentils and collard greens. I loved that everything is cooked to perfection and the injera is so perfectly fluffy and savory like sourdough. I wish I could eat here every day!

This place is such a hidden gem. I've eaten here several times and I swear the food keeps getting…read morebetter and the owner is so sweet and caring and she makes you feel like you're eating right out of her kitchen. Highly recommend.

Terrific sandwiches (we ordered three) and great service. Very fresh ingredients. Will be back…read moreagain.

Eh? My colleagues weren't fans and I think most of the feedback came from the lack of care and…read moreingredients. I ordered the eggplant with cheese and marinara. The bread was mid, the eggplant was fine, but it lacked cheese and marinara. It was basically oil roasted eggplant on bread. A colleague shared the chicken caesar wrap was dry, lacked any dressing and no croutons, and so on. Overall, I feel like you could give it another try and roll the dice, but I'd expect pretty mid results. While not super expensive, I think there is room for opportunity.

Fantastic tiny pizza joint that reminds me so much of NYC- the owner and his staff are super…read morewelcoming and the pies are delicious!! Just go.

This place seems very cozy and homey, Unfortunately we did…read morenot get to try the food because they were out of slices and only asking whole pizzas. Will definitely go in another day.

My go to order is the Butter Miso Salmon Bowl. 5/5…read more If you're health conscious or want something healthier to eat, I'd highly recommend this restaurant. Food is delicious, comes out quick, and keeps you within your macros. You'll also feel much better after eating here than a near by burger joint. They also provide weekly or monthly specials and I'd highly recommend trying any specials out when you get a chance because it will blow your mind at an insane value. Jack & Asuka are phenomenal owner-chefs and are super friendly. They also have a special 6 course prix-fixer menu at a super cheap value for a casual fine dining evening once every other weekend. Definitely an underrated restaurant in Oakland.

my friend picked this place and i was expecting another basic salad spot, but it ended up being way…read morebetter than that. everything looked fresh the second it hit the table. lots of color, good portions, and food that actually felt like somebody cared when they made it. i got a bowl and was surprised how filling it was. usually healthy leaning places leave me hunting for snacks an hour later lol. flavors worked really well together and nothing tasted like it came out of a package. prices felt reasonable too. not cheap, but for the quality and portion size i thought the value was solid. the staff were friendly in a genuine way. quick when we needed something, but otherwise let us relax and enjoy our meal. service felt easy and natural. the ambience was probably my favorite part. bright, casual, artsy without trying too hard. people were hanging out, chatting, playing games, working on laptops. it had that comfortable neighborhood vibe where you can stay awhile and nobody seems bothered by it. def the kind of place i could see becoming part of a regular lunch rotation. good food, nice people, and a space that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. really enjoyed it.

So good! They have the fluffiest english muffins with well made sausage and eggs that feel healthy…read moreand don't feel processed. I feel ready to take on the day whenever I have these. I love each regular sandwich flavor I have gotten such as their Sinatra, Avocado BLT and their italian sandwiches. It's harder and harder to find places that are budget friendly, delicious and are enough for a meal, but this place is a great option!!! I love that they have several locations all over the bay so this has become a go-to when I am in a hurry or if I am craving a sandwich.

"Sandwicheez" is a great sandwich shop that also serves coffee, drinks and salads. It's located in…read morethe Broadway Webster Medical Plaza, across the street from the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. This part of Oakland is known as Pill Hill. I was in the area, and stopped by and grabbed two sandwiches to-go. I ordered a NY Deli and Pastrami & Swiss, both on sourdough rolls. Sandwiches were made quick. Prices are fair. These are good sandwiches! All prepared foods have a recipe. But it still takes an experienced sandwich maker to put all the ingredients together just right. Everything is fresh and tasty! Located at Webster St x Hawthorne, near Summit Hospital. Street parking

Hey! I visited Oakland a couple weeks ago and came across this pizza place. BOMB! Everything…read morehomemade and pure ingredients. The owner was so sweet and took extra care of us. He showed us his homemade Mariana and we got to watch him make everything. I would definitely come back for more when I'm in the area again! I would definitely rec to anyone who hasn't checked out this spot and is in the area! Thank you basil pizzeria for an unforgettable experience.

I went in person and ordered a Stromboli, and was given a Calzone. When I called to ask them about…read moreit, they attempted to say that a calzone and Stromboli are the exact same thing, although I see pictures on Yelp of people having Stromboli which is clearly very different than a calzone.

SOUP & SALAD QUEENS ASSEMBLE…read more I am a soup queen and this place has the widest variety of tasty soups and fresh ingredient salads for lunch. They have three sizes - small, medium, and large - for the Goldilocks among us. They don't just have the standard algorithm menu. They have a wide variety of seasonal items that supplement their very substantial regular menu. The nutritional values are very clearly labeled. I also appreciate that they don't heavily season their soups with salt so the flavor of the ingredients can shine through. Service is fast and very friendly. I hope all soup and salad queens assemble because this place deserves a lot more love for who they are! Side note: Inflation sucks. This place still has competitive rates considering *everything* costs more.

Sometimes I'm not happy with how they mix the salad, but the quality of the food is always high and…read moreI love that they apply dressing well.