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    Paulista

    4.0 (438 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lee R.

    Really good food and awesome beer choices. It's a walk up counter ... which is good if there are tables available once you order. If it's too busy, scoring a table can be tricky. Worth it!

    Natasha S.

    Came here for brunch after a long hike and we were starving! We found street parking pretty easily and walked over to the restaurant. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. When we walked in, there was a long line at the counter, but we decided to sit down and noticed QR codes on the table for ordering. Once you order through the app, they bring the food right to your table, which was super convenient. I ordered the Brio Brio and it was delicious! The fried rice usually comes with bacon, but they were happy to make it without, and it was still so flavorful. The service was a little slow, and we had to ask a few times for hot sauce before it came out, but overall the food was good. I'll definitely be back!

    Leana A.

    Near neighborhood brazilian place. Great for brunch , lunch & snack. Wide selection of healthy & good food. Some empanadas & acai bowls too.

    5-26-25. Pompeia
    Lloyd C.

    Paulista Brazillan Kitchen & Taproom is a nice place with just chill and relax with food options for small to large appetites. In addition, they have coffee drinks and acai bowls. The Taproom is a nice feature. The ambience is of the restaurant is quiet and has a lot of windows so it does have natural sunlight coming in. They offer inside and outside seating. A separate men and women restrooms. Carne Empanada: beef, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, eggs (3/5). Flakey pastry. The filling was ok, I wish it had more flavor. I'd get it again but maybe try some other flavors. Pompeia: 6oz grass fed burger, gouda cheese, cilantro mayonnaise, spring mix, and onion ring on a brioche bun. Served with fries or a salad (3.5/5). Decent burger. The fries weren't as hot as I'd like but similar to the place with the golden arches. Just not as flavorful. Floripa: fried breaded chicken breast with Brazillian style coleslaw on a brioche bun. Served with fries or a salad (3.5/5). Latte - with almond milk. It was decent. The service was nice and friendly. You can order with the cashier or via the QR code at the table. I'd come back. Support your local business.

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    Alyson C.

    This is a lovely, airy and bright taproom with some good snacks! There's a lot of room indoors and some seating outside, but service is quick and there's a lot of beers to choose from. The reasoning behind 4/5 stars is because it was a great place to chill and catch up with someone, but I wouldn't rave about the food. It was good, but not worth hyping up. If I were to come back here, I'd probably just get some brews and maybe a chicken empanada at most.

    Austin W.

    My wife and I stopped by Paulista Brazilian Kitchen and Taproom on a Monday to participate in their trivia at 6:00 p.m. When we arrived at 5:45 p.m., there was not a ton of seating available so if you're coming with a large group, it would be a good idea to come even earlier to stake a table. Drinks and food can either be ordered via the QR code on the table or at the bar. I love the wide selection of cans and bottles in the fridge adjacent to the bar. Keep in mind that in order to consume the purchased beer on-site, there's a small surcharge that varies depending on the size of the beer. For food, I had a chance to try out the cheese bread, a spinach empanada and the grilled chicken sandwich. I really enjoyed how much filling was present in the spinach empanada and how crunchy the crimped edges were. The cheese bread were great as well, but they must be enjoyed warm or else they quickly become hardened. The grilled chicken sandwich was the item I enjoyed the least that evening, as the chicken breast was quite dry. Overall, I really enjoy the vibe at Paulista and the wide beer selection. I would definitely stop by again for the trivia and the small bites.

    Dartise J.

    This restaurant has a lot of variety and the food was okay at best. I think the food just need more pop of flavor.

    Lita B.

    I've never had Brazilian food before. Didn't know what to order so I chose a burger. The lady said it was one of their popular dish. The burger had a good home made savory taste served in a perfect brioche. We also had the Carne na tijela, Minas na tijela and Frango com pesto sandwich. All were splendid. Next time I'm trying their empanadas. Looking forward to finding other great places to eat in Oakland.

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    Ryan B.

    Paulista is a great spot for anyone have a good time with company or solely for work on their own. I've been here a few times over the years and a while. I can't say that their menu ever impressed me, I did appreciate the very social and lively environment that the place provides its patrons. They've had excellent servers in the past, but I know that the majority of the ones that I experienced have since left. The prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for. 3/5.

    Sam R.

    Stopped by Paulista for a quick breakfast treat with friends recently and it was a pretty good experience. The cafe is spacious and has plenty of seating and a welcoming ambiance. I liked how the menu had several options to choose from. I had a few of the Pao de Quejio and it was tasty, although I wish it was warmer (temperature wise). I also had a small, açaí bowl, which was refreshing and quite filling. Although, the 'small' size was $10, they did not skimp on the toppings. The pricing for many items seemed higher than expected, but customer service was efficient and friendly. Overall, a pretty good spot for a quick snack/coffee. I'd possibly consider returning to try other items on their menu.

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    Delana T.

    Did I say BRUNCH! Yes! A group of us had brunch there last Sunday. It was the best and most unique brunch I have ever had. Apparently, it is a new brunch menu that is served every day. It did not disappoint. We are big "brunchers" and it delivered 100% I had the Brio Brio! It was packed with flavor. The Brazilian spiced beef patty on top of Brazilian style fried rice, and an egg omelette.!!! The taste was "clean" cooking. I could taste the quality. Oh, and the sauce. I don't know what it was, but it was delicious. Of course I got tastes from my friends plates around me. The fried chicken and waffle was amazing! The chicken was so tender and not greasy at all! The waffle was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle and the syrup was kissed with a weee bit of tang or spice? Maybe both. My friend to my left had French toast, one of my favorite things at home. I could never make it like this. The Fruit and the Topping was out of this world. I had a guava mimosa that was great! The service was good and the servers were extremely nice. There is nothing I have bad to say only that I will now be eating out most Sundays! Thank you Paulista, see you soon.

    Minas na Tigela - grilled chicken rice bean bowl
    Brettany G.

    Delicious spot, the bowl I got was so good it definitely was worth the price I was able to save half and eat the rest for later which was perfect! You can even share the bowl honestly, the beignet was delicious! Would recommend this place 100% the ambiance was bright and roomy! And the service was fast and great!

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    Coko H.

    Ummm I ordered lunch here today on DoorDash. The food was OK. I pre-ordered it in advance. It seems like they did cook it closer to the time that I actually ordered it at 9 AM versus the delivery at 11 so the food wasn't hot. I would have to try them again to give them a higher rating. I am going to try something else from the menu next time! I think I should have gotten grilled chicken

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    My niece's favorite restaurant! She's obsessed with the açaí bowls. The food is always delicious (try the cheese bread).

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    Ask the Community - Paulista

    What is the address?

    4239 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94602 it's in the yelp listing

    Do they sell gift cards?

    Yea they do!

    Do they take reservations?

    They do not. It is a cafe / pub. They don't need reservations. You can typically find seats.

    Hi, You used to have a few breakfast specific options like eggs bacon and toast. Are those gone from the menu? thanks

    They still serve breakfast.

    What day is your trivia night?

    Mondays!

    Is this a dog friendly restaurant?

    Yes it is. We have an outdoor patio next to the building for dogs. Thanks

    Do you have gluten free bread options? Thanks!

    Hello Fresh E, We offer gluten free bread on our fresh fruit toasts during brunch and breakfast hours.… Read more

    Any idea if they have gluten free items?

    Paulista also offers gluten free appetizers, Feijoada and vegetarian feijoada, shrimp and hearts of palm Bobó, Moquecas and traditional Brazilian steak plate. In addition to Mr Dewie's Cashew Creamery ice cream which is gluten, soy and dairy free.

    Is this a place you can work from? Do they have free wifi?

    Hi Jenna, we do have free WiFi.

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    Sanaa Cafe - Chia, Chai, and Dubai chocolate

    Sanaa Cafe

    4.5(180 reviews)
    2.9 miTemescal, North Oakland
    $$

    Discovered a new Mediterranean Cafe that carries variety of drinks, sweets and savories…read more Located at the corner of 48th St and Telegraph Ave in Downtown Oakland; Sana'a Cafe has a cozy vibe where one can hang out and chill. The interior makes one feel that you are in a high end cafe with its beautiful decor. Some many items to choose from, the person taking my order was very helpful in explaining the different kinds of drinks and pastries. Ordered the Ginger Honey Jobani as a hot drink, Biscoff Milkcake, Honeycomb, and a Beef Fatayer. There were several kinds of milkcakes which would have the texture like a tres leches cake. The Honeycomb had pockets of cream cheese and was drizzles with honey. The Meat Fatayer is like an empanada. The food and drink were very tasty. Highly recommend to stop by Sanaa Cafe and experience it. Their website shows more cafe openings in the future!

    I would first off like to start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. they were so helpful…read morein helping me with deciding on what drink I wanted. Suggested great recommendations. they had told me this is not the first sana'a cafe -- there are 10 other locations around the bay. this cafe, in particular, is great for work or even to sit down and sip some coffee. it is spacious -- with great amount of sunlight. when you go at golden hour -- its perfection. although the cafe is great, my chai wasn't so much. it lacked in flavor and wasn't iced the way I would prefer it to be. but I'd still definitely give this place a try again -- maybe a coffee this time around, haha.

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    MLK Café - foul meseleh

    MLK Café

    4.1(111 reviews)
    2.9 miNorth Oakland
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    I had some down time between an afternoon meeting and dinner, so I looked on Yelp for a cafe to…read morework in with wifi and lunch because I hadn't eaten yet. MLK Cafe was perfectly located and exactly what I needed. I've never had Eritrean food before, so I was pretty excited. I ordered the foul meseleh ($13) from the breakfast menu (available all day though I had to ask for it), which was a bean-based dish, and chai. It kind of reminded me of shakshuka in terms of spices but the beans almost tasted meaty. I liked it so much that I brought it home, and my partner said it tasted like refried beans (though he did have them cold). The crusty warm bread was perfect for dipping, and I ended up not being able to finish it. The chai was pretty milky; there was a tea bag and the spices weren't very strong. Then again, I'm used to Indian chais. I would pass on the chai. There was basically no one else there on a Friday afternoon during off-peak hours. It was dimly lit and kind of chilly because the door was left open, so it wasn't the most comfortable cafe ambiance. The wifi did work well though and I would come back to try more Eritrean and Ethiopian food.

    Tried this place on a whim since this area of oakland is highly known for their Ethiopian cuisine…read more It was surprising to find a local spot though serving breakfast. That's what really drew us in. Very tasty breakfast, got the injera breakfast plate filled with lots of spices, tomato flavor and tang from the bread. Super addicting if you love those flavors. Very thankful to be given a side of yogurt to help cool the heat down. Definitely would order this again, but maybe add my own mix-ins like an egg or more protein since it's very carb heavy. Inside wise, you can watch two tv's playing sports, our waitress/cashier was very kind, and it appeared like many locals hanging out. Only thing is their menu prices are out of date. About $13 plus tax per plate. Hope to come back at night to see the bar open and some live music!

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    Kitava - Power bowl with crispy chicken

    Kitava

    4.4(265 reviews)
    2.4 miNorth Oakland
    $$

    Delicious and flavorful, one of My favorite bowl places. I…read morelove the whole Folds, clean ingredients, low Processed foods. I especially love that they don't use dairy or seed oils in their dressings. I often get all veggie bowls and they are super filling. Much of the menu is also Daniel Fast- friendly

    Came here on the rec of a friend who told me she thought I'd like it. It's about a 24 min drive and…read moreI thought about ordering online for pick up, but it showed it'd only take 10 mins online and I wanted it fresh and crispy so I decided to order when I got there. I will say, if you have somewhere to be *ORDER ONLINE*. I got there and was told to order from the self serve tablet (I could have done this on my phone ahead of time), but I put in my order and sat down to wait for it. At the 22 min mark, the two groups of two behind me got their food before I did, so I went up to the worker behind the bar and asked if my order was ready and I was told mine would be next. All in all- took 32 mins. So again, if you have somewhere to be- order ahead! Food was good. Could definitely tell it was made fresh to order - not only because it took some time but because my friend cauliflower came out PIPING hot. Lots of oil drippings, so if that isn't your thing, may not be for you, but I will say that it was my fav bite. This was a good restaurant- I would say 4 stars for the food alone. BUT if you're in a pinch, either order online or maybe save this spot for when you have more time. Also- I know that good quality food is pricey, this place is no exception. But you pay for what you get and the quality is better than that of fast food.

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    Homeroom - It's all vegan

    Homeroom

    4.1(6.7k reviews)
    2.5 miTemescal, North Oakland
    $$

    Homeroom is a popular Mac and Cheese spot. It was indeed, yummy as anticipated. They have a few…read moreoptions on the menu that elevate the classic food. It was filling. Thank you to our server, Anthony.

    TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a…read morequick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

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    Oh G Burger

    Oh G Burger

    4.4(64 reviews)
    2.3 miNorth Oakland
    $$

    This place might have become my favorite fast-casual burger joint in Oakland…read more Since my first review, I've enjoyed their food three more times -- in person once and DoorDash twice. And it's been satisfying and well worth it all three times. I recommend both dining in and delivery. You cannot go wrong with their double burger. The smashed patties are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The supporting elements are quality and executed spot-on each time: the cheese, grilled onions, and mayo. It's a perfect fast casual burger. I also recently tried the Chopped Beef burger and dang it was amazing. The hearty meat and cheese the and buttery bread texture hit hard. This will be another go-to and I recommend it. For sides I've gotten tator tots, regular fries, and season fries. All fantastic and they're generous with the portions. HOWEVER -- you've gotta get the seasoned fries. Addictive and finger-licking amazing. When dining in staff is always friendly. Area's not too busy and you'll always find parking easily down a side street. And price wise it honestly feels like a steal for me given the care and quality and pure satisfaction. Works for me though -- I'm going to keep ordering from this place. Cannot recommend this gem of a burger joint enough. Fantastic seasoning and execution, solid prices, and absolutely satisfying every time.

    All of it... yes! Typical Bay Area prices for delicious smash burgers, fries, and onion rings…read more Service is always great and the vibes are fun/casual. Parking in the ohgane lot next is free if you're there for oh g burger.

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    Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt - Bowl of Persian Cucumbers

    Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.5 miLower Hills
    $$

    Stopped by Grand Lake Kitchen for brunch this sunny weekend and it really hit the spot. The food…read morewas delicious and it felt like the perfect kind of meal for a relaxed weekend morning. I ordered the turkey club and it was honestly huge. You can see in the photo how big it is compared to my hand. It was stacked and super satisfying, the kind of sandwich that definitely fills you up. We also shared a deviled egg and some fried zucchini to start, which were great little bites before the main dish. The zucchini was crispy and light, and the deviled egg was simple but really good. I paired everything with a mocha latte that was perfectly balanced and honestly superb. Overall it was a ten out of ten brunch moment. Between the sunny weather, good coffee, and really satisfying food, it was exactly what we were looking for. Definitely one of those spots I would come back to for brunch again.

    This was me and my husband's first time at the restaurant and the food here was excellent…read moreeverything was very good and flavorful. I gave it to stars because the service was really bad. Our waitress took very long to even acknowledge us, didn't person herself to be very friendly, and lacked any attentiveness to us as customers. We had to ask other people for things like refills on our drinks, condiments, etc. She didn't ever really try to check to see how things were going after the food was served and we had to ask someone else to pay. Unfortunately considering this experience my husband doesn't want to go back and I hate that for us because the food was really good.

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    Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt - Savory French Toast tastes awesome when you break the egg yolk over the toast.

    Savory French Toast tastes awesome when you break the egg yolk over the toast.

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    Dozen Donuts, equivalent to four full sized donuts

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