Plenty is a brand new hipster lunch spot located in Uptown Oakland. The decor is simple and adorable, and the service staff are wonderful. They have a small-ish menu which include lunch specials, bowls, salads and open-faced sandwiches. I ordered the brown rice bowl with braised tofu ($11 + $3 for tofu) and loved it. All the ingredients were super fresh and my egg was poached to absolute perfection. The bowl pretty much tasted like an elevated vegetarian bibimbap. I also sampled the chocolate creme brulee donut which was sinfully good. The pastry was the perfect texture of soft and chewy and the cream was rich without being too sweet or overwhelming. I might recommend getting the non-chocolate covered donut next time because all I tasted was the chocolate, and none of the creme brulee. Overall I would definitely be back for more of their bowls and pastries, although I did take off a star because this place is a little pricey. I paid around $11 for my bowl and had to add $3 just to get some tofu added to it. :( all in all though, I definitely would be back to this tasty, healthy little spot. read more

Plenty - So good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Was in the neighborhood looking for something tasty, this place was well worth checking out. My friend had the avocado and poached egg tartine and I tried the rice noodle bowl. We also had the mashed potatoes, cookies and a creme brulee bombolino because why not! Lunch was tasty and light, super fresh (Berkeley bowl ingredients!). Pastries and coffee hit the spot. Definitely gonna come back to try more, wish this place was in sf! read more

Plenty - I think this the same chef from hopscotch, see my other review. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great healthy food. The smoked salmon toast is amazing. Good Thai ice tea as well. Easy to pass by the spot and maybe not notice from the outside. But everything is great and will keep coming back. Vermicelli bowl was good, had some nice spice (if I could've modified one thing it would be more fish sauce). Looking forward to next time! read more

Order the veggie pita wrap - perfection! Great lunch options. Awesome owner - fabulous service.

So I've only had this place twice but it has exceeded expectations both times! I had the chicken soup (which didn't look like the photo on the online menu) but it was sooo yummy! They add a little spicy something in it. Not too spicy but perfect. I also tried the bbq brisket sandwich and WOW I was not expecting it to be that good. Also, both times I got their mocha and it is like my new favorite thing ever haha. Super friendly service too! Can't wait to try more items here!!! read more

We paid 17 bucks for two salad. One salad (furikake)requested no sprouts. That salad was half the volume of the sesame chicken salad. This was thru door dash. Whoever prepared these didn't give a hoot because they knew it was delivery and you can't take back to the kitchen. Highway robbery imho. read more

I dipped in here today to pick up lunch for me and my boss, just as all of downtown Oakland seemed to have the same idea. The place was packed - every seat taken and I walked in at the tail end of a line of at least 8 people. Given that I was watching them get slammed in real time I have to say it couldn't have gone smoother. There are only two people in that kitchen - you can literally see them hustle. There's only one person running the floor, manning the register, handling take out orders, running plates and making pour over coffee. I've worked in restaurants. I thought about coming back later, but I stayed and I'm not mad I did. The food is awesome, the people are nice, the salads are speedy but worth it with generous portions and amazing flavors. I will definitely be going back! read more

A good addition to the Frank Ogawa/ San Pablo corridor, which has a dearth of healthy food. While parking can be a pain, this location is just about a 5-10 minute walk from the 19th street BART. The food is definitely on the healthier side, but is still tasty. The portions are sufficiently large so you do feel like you're getting value for the spend--bowls can easily be $15 once you've included all the additions, taxes, etc. Small-ish place to sit and eat inside, so it works better as a take-away spot. read more

Picked up a Cumin pork bowl last week. They're open during Covid and the dish was good. The pork was flavorful and cooked well, not too much fat. Overall, I would probably get it again but wish the dressing had a bit more flavor. Looking forward to trying their other offerings. read more

I like this place in general- the food is quite good and they're friendly here. But they charge $7.50 for one of those bottles of Raw Juicery juices, expensive. The retail price on those is already expensive ($6.) but the mark-up just bites. Note, this is a small place with probably capacity for 15 people at most. read more

Wow THE COFFEE IS AMAZING. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS AMAZING. This wonderful young man had agreed to make 3 coffees and a salad upon closing! What a sweetheart. read more

Came here straight from the gym. This is a simple place. No frills no thrills kinda place w great healthy food. Got a smoked salmon salad here w avocado & toast and enjoyed it. Was absolutely delish! read more

Had lunch today. Good food. Staff sooo attentive. I wish I could give more than 5 stars

Potential but they had one job to do with my avocado toast and poached egg and the egg was undercooked with runny whites. Poached egg is hard whites soft yolk. I was the only customer there. The menu has no prices and i was told the wrong pirce. The guy working was rude. I asked for salt and pepper and he said it was already salted a peppered, ya buddy so is every other meal at every other restaurant. You salted the inside of my egg? Really? You could tell he was salty as he got it for me. He was also rude to a guy that came in and was lost and didn't speak English well. It's sad 1 employee can ruin the experience. I want to take back my tip but I paid before I ate. read more

This is such a great local cafe! When I first discovered it, I was obsessed with their vegan bowl and got it three times in a row. The broccoli, red peppers, and sweet potato taste freshly cooked, served warm on the bed of mixed greens, kale, and quinoa. I never liked grilled veggies on cold salad before, and I also normally don't use dressing on my salads. But I love the warm veggies on the greens and the nicely balanced dressing. Every time I eat this dish, it feels like it's so good for me, almost like I'm giving my insides a hug or something. The spousal unit loves the pepper chicken farro. I've also tried the rice noodles and crunchy salad (lots of nuts, but good thing there's no such thing as too many nuts). Both were delicious. The baked goods are so good! If you're considering the brownies, don't think twice. Go for it. They're so good, fudgy and soft. They don't always have them, but their blueberry muffins are amazing. I had a scone once, and it was yummy. Their cookies are good too, but I always get lured by their brownies. We also recently went there for brunch and tried their toasts. The spouse's avocado with poached egg toast was really good, and my chicken andouille sausage toast was too (if you don't like mustard though, ask them to use less or hold it). I often take my food to go, but when we've eaten there, it's been great. They have nice wooden tables with the classic cafe self-seating style. But they bring the utensil and napkins to you and are very gracious. You can tell they really take pride in providing the neighborhood with a place to get delicious, wholesome food. I'd describe the crowd as typical Oakland eclectic. Today when we were there, the people sitting closest to us were an older lady and maybe a granddaughter. Two guys on bikes stopped by for coffee. And a crowd of women who just came from a yoga class walked in for lunch. read more

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Plenty is hands down one of my favorite places. I come here at least once a week. Everything is great; the food is tasty and fresh. My absolute fav is their brown rice bowl!!! I have dreams about this bowl and could probably eat it everyday. We also got the rice porridge the other day, and it was so incredible. And, the owner and staff are the nicest people ever. Amazing! read more

A diverse set of healthy, vegetable-forward options. Everything is fresh and the portions are HUGE. Their default coffee option is pour over, so it is smooth and not bitter / acidic like standard drip. We stop by often when we are in town. read more

Great crunchy kale salad with bacon. Super fresh greens. Lovely parsley vinaigrette. The cookie and scone counter was enticing as well. Airy, casual space. Definitely a solid lunch option in the downtown/Uptown area. read more

Very disappointing. Based on the high score on yelp, I decided to grab a salad there for lunch. Cobb-style salad with chicken cost $20!! But for this money you receive cold chicken and cold eggs. Chicken is grilled with skin in some sauce and feels very greasy, same with the salad dressing - it is very heavy. Instead of freshness and lightness that you would expect from a salad, you just get a heartburn. Not recommended. read more

Plenty was a little hard to find because they don't have a large sign outside. You have to look through the windows to see the "Plenty" logo painted on a wall. I ordered the vegan bowl and it was fantastic. I really like that their vegan dish has a focus on vegetables, with perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts, zucchini squash, sweet potatoes and raw kale, carrots, and lettuce. The marinated onions were a really nice, mild and tasty touch. I tried not to eat the black beans because they were undercooked. Undercooked beans can cause digestive issues so this is something they should improve. But I'll be back for the bowl again. I would love it if they had a vegan option for a salad but the bowl is so good, I will probably just order it again. read more

Cute place, pretty fast service, with nice healthy lunch options. The service could be friendlier but it isn't so bad to keep me from coming back. I got the rice noodles with tofu instead of shrimp and it's really good. The baked goods all look delicious, just wasn't in the mood so didn't get it this time around. I would come back to this place and would recommend a friend check it out as well. read more

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I never had a chance to try this place until I went on maternity leave and was home during the week days! I love their menu- salads, sandwiches, coffee, and of course the cookies! The portions of the salads and bowls are generous. There are a few tables inside to sit and enjoy your meal there, or you can get it to go. Someone (maybe the owner?) told me that they are now staying open until 8pm every week night so that neighborhood residents get a chance to try their yummy food, too. That made me pretty happy! read more

I was expecting overpriced salad place but honestly I didn't feel ripped off and it was much better than I was expecting. I am super basic so I got the avocado toast of course. It comes with poached egg and a good amount of vegetables so you feel very healthy. The bread is super great and toasty - I think it comes from Acme. I don't normally enjoy hollandaise sauce but this was wasn't overly rich and didn't feel like it was coating my arteries with life-threatening amounts of fat and cholesterol. It was actually super filling and I felt totally satisfied for lunch. Certainly an excellent option for healthy lunch that doesn't leave you wanting. read more

Really good. As mentioned overpriced. But was really nice. Maybe being overpriced keeps the riff raff out. read more

Healthy and yummy options in an extremely cute place, I think it's under or next to an office block. I got the brown rice bowl with added chicken and it was very good! A healthy version of the Korean traditional bibimbap :) read more

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I never met an avocado toast I did not love... that is until I came to Plenty. The avocado slime...err I mean spread had a terrible consistency, like it had been liquified. Avocado is supposed to be a bit chunky in texture to make sure it stays on top of the toast. This stuff reminded me of the fake guac from Trader Joe's, the one that's only 10 calories BECAUSE IT'S FAKE!! Also, the spread was starting to brown so they overcompensated with lime juice. Avocado is supposed to be bright green and you don't have to put much on it if it's fresh. A little salt goes a long way. Lastly, the poached egg. It was a halfway hard boiled egg. And the orange snot they threw on top trying to pass as hollandaise? Awful. The only thing that was good was the bread because my guess is they buy it at Acme or Firebrand. I wish I could bump this business up to at least 3 stars but the server was hostile and rude. The woman who helped me had the best RBF I've ever seen. Hard pass on this place. I'm taking my $16 elsewhere next time and overpaying for avocado toast that I at least enjoy. read more

Plenty - Worst avocado toast of my life - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

I love when I find a new food spot near my house. Plenty was so good! My colleagues have been raving about it and I am happy I finally went to try then out today. I ordered the braised pork ragu with spaghetti noodles. Soooooo bomb! Pork was braised to perfection and the entire dish had some spice and kick to it. Next time I would like to try their rice bowl. Great customer service and fast delivery of the food item. read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Food: pretty good Prices: meh Food selection: sad face I would love this place except not many gluten free options. One way to expand the menu for those of us who can't eat gluten is to use gluten free soy sauce. Otherwise, the food quality is excellent and the service is great. read more

The last time I went to plenty was about a month or two ago. I ordered a salad and was waiting outside for my order when I saw about 4 people eating inside. I asked the man who helped me with my order and said to him that Indoor dining was not open yet- why are there people sitting inside? He responded by saying, "those are my friends". I just think it was very weird of a response by him implying his friends had special privileges to sit inside during a pandemic when indoor dining was not permitted then. (And still is not permitted.) Because I couldn't wait inside due to COVID, I waited outside as I LITERALLY saw people enjoying their meal inside, against county orders. Again, I was just taken aback by that experience. In all, I enjoyed my meal I took to go. It was too big for me to finish and was super tasty. Hopefully next time I'll have a better experience. read more

We stopped in after a hockey game. The brown rice bowl was a huge hit for my vegan daughter. The cookies are great as well. read more

Plenty - The brown rice bowl is really good. The chili miso has a perfect kick to it. The broccoli, kale and zucchini were super fresh. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The staff was super friendly. The spicy meatballs were so delicious but definitely packed the heat! Loved the sauce. I got the lemon chicken salad. It wasn't too flavorful but the presentation was amazing and the tomatoes were the perfect ripeness. Overall good visit! Clean. The bathrooms were a ways to get to. read more

Just noticed this new local joint so stopped in before closing. Menu looks great and the baked goods looked too tempting to resist. Grabbed a Chinese chicken sesame salad to go and YUM! Huge salad with almost half an Asian pear on top ready in just minutes. Delicious dressing. Fresh ingredients. Grabbed a cookie too so can't wait to try that. Only bummer is they open at 8am so too late for me to stop by for a morning coffee. Will test it out on the weekend. read more

This place is phenomenal. Just moved in across the way and tried their lunch for the first time. I will definitely be returning! I had the braised chicken and rice bowl which came with a side salad (miso dressing). Everything was very tasty. The staff were very friendly. The space is bright and great for dining in with an open air kitchen. Very minimal and nice! read more

Plenty of good stuff, made fresh and with good prices considering the portions and flavors. Highly recommend if you're in the area. The brown rice bowls are amazing with taste. read more

Its safe to say it's my favorite place to get salads in the bay area. hands down. I don't even have pictures to post cuz i inhale the salads when i get them. Great portion for a great price i always get 2 meals out of it.They're hand made to order which means a little wait but 100% worth it...also their Chai isn't half bad either! Super friendly and respectful whenever i go as well. 12/10 recommend read more

I really wanted to like this place because of the healthy options, as well as pastries and coffee! Unfortunately, I don't think they have quite gotten their groove yet. I ordered two rice bowls with chicken to-go. They were both missing chicken and once was missing an egg. I never asked for no egg and I walked away wondering if I had ordered incorrectly. When I got back to the office very hungry and opened up my bowl, there was no chicken as I had requested. To add insult to injury, there were a couple of shreds of chicken in there accidentally. My friend's salad (the third dish ordered) DID have chicken, but the chicken had bones. The baked goods were great. I think that the young lady taking orders was either not listening or didn't understand that I wanted to add chicken....but the egg thing was random. Hope they work out the kinks. read more

Nice space and good, fresh food made-to-order. It's hip and popular, so expect the standard Bay Area prices. Their tartines are very saucy, which I enjoy, but I suspect would not keep well if not eaten immediately. They toast their bread a bit much (I would consider it slightly burnt), but that only detracts a little. read more

Absolutely delicious lighter fare. The brown rice bowl with kimchi, broccoli, pickles, edamame, and a poached egg is hearty and healthy. This is exactly the type of food I've been craving for Oakland. Contrasts the burger joints and taco places that have been increasing in density. read more

Plenty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

The schezwan fried chicken sandwich is the best fried chicken sandwich in the Bay Area. Everything about this sandwich is fantastic!!

I've had the lemon chicken farro salad a few times here. It's delicious, if pricey at $13. Unlike Ladle & Leaf, the farro isn't overcooked, so it retains some of its nuttiness. The vegetable/fruit toppings get changed out seasonally - sometimes they're better, sometimes they're worse. The chicken is nicely seasoned, but it does come with (a lot of) skin/fat/connective tissue on, which isn't ideal. Every time I've been here, the WiFi password listed on the wall hasn't worked. I never have to wait very long when I get it to go, though. read more