Affordable prices, great food, and hands down the best Hong Kong-style milk tea and lemon tea in town. This place is true comfort food for many of us. Here are our favorites: Minced Beef Rice with Egg (免治牛肉煎蛋飯) - The best in town. My kids can finish four bowls here when they barely eat that much anywhere else. That says everything. Beef Fried Rice (生炒牛肉飯) - Also the best in town. I've tried this dish at many restaurants, and this one gets it right every time. Consistent and flavorful. Black Pepper Pork Chop / Chicken Chop Rice (黑椒豬扒/雞扒飯) - The meat and rice are good, but the sauce is the star. It has that fresh black pepper aroma and taste that makes you want more. Black Pepper Beef with Pan-Fried Macaroni (黑椒牛柳炒通粉) - A hidden gem. You barely see this dish anywhere in the East Bay, or even in Hong Kong nowadays. It smells amazing and tastes even better. Hong Kong Milk Tea / Lemon Tea (港式奶茶 / 檸茶) - Classic, authentic Hong Kong flavor. The taste may vary slightly depending on who makes it, but it's still among the best in town. Service isn't their main selling point (if you know what I mean ), but they have many loyal returning customers -- and that says a lot. read more

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Food is really good and affordable. This is definitely a spot regular locals go to. The staff speaks English. Casual dining and can be loud during busy times. read more

Saint Anna Cafe Shop - Black pepper steak lunch special. It comes with soup, bread and coffee or tea. - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I got a Togo order from here, but let me just say, this is a nostalgic place to me. The stewed pork chop over rice and stewed tomato chicken wings over spaghetti is fantastic. I know it's not necessarily the best, it I still really like the homey feel of this place. Although the picture is from my takeout, I do really like eating in at saint ana. The curry beef stew is also good, something about the potatoes in this curry sauce also slaps. The restaurant gives off a vintage, old school casual diner. No frills, but the simplicity of the dishes really do hit. I love supporting Chinatown businesses and this is one of my top favorites. read more

Saint Anna Cafe Shop - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been getting takeout here for years, and they have the best black pepper sauce in the Bay Area -- thick, rich, and super flavorful. We ordered the pork chop with lots of onions. It was a big, thick cut of meat, nicely seared and well-seasoned. Really satisfying. 8/10. I also got the black pepper steak with rice. For a café spot, the steak was surprisingly tender. Great value at about $22 -- it comes with soup and a drink, which is a solid deal. 9/10. The milk tea was okay but lacked a strong tea flavor for my taste. 6.5/10. That said, service was good. The waitress was kind enough to swap mine for a cold milk tea (which usually costs extra) and didn't charge me. The ambiance isn't the best -- it's a true hole-in-the-wall in Oakland Chinatown. Parking can be tough, so expect that. Overall, it's a great spot for authentic Hong Kong-style café food at very reasonable prices. It's been around for years and is definitely a staple. Just don't expect fancy vibes -- come for the food. read more

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A classic Hong Kong-style cafe (cha chaan Teng). I have been their loyal customer since day one when their lunch special: Pork chop with sweet corn sauce over rice + milk tea was only $3.99 I used to love their breakfast menu, their sizzling grill plates, curry beef over rice, and of course their chicken wings in the afternoon tea menu. Price have been keep going up. But they still have the best team of servers. So they remain to be the best choice in Oakland Chinatown. read more

The fries chicken was really good. I like how thin and crispy the skin was. I wish it dame with more fries! The pork chop sauce was good. Pork chop was thin. The rice and egg standard. The set came with a soup and bread. Coffee was good too. I enjoy the vibes here. Super busy on Saturdays. read more

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One of the most traditional Hong Kong cafes in the Bay Area. My friends from Hong Kong love this place, even my dad that grew up in Hong Kong. It reminds them of their childhood and of Hong Kong Cha Chaan tengs. Food is good and the prices are even better. Saint Anna Cafe has been here for decades . A staple in Oakland Chinatown. A must-try. read more

My family has been coming here for decades, the same waitresses have been here since the 1990s. This is such a homey spot to come to when I'm craving a comfort meal. I like getting the baked pork chop rice, baked beef tongue rice, baked beef steak rice. I mainly get baked rice, but their sizzling noodle plates are quite popular as well. The milk tea is yummy, it ties the whole meal together! While this spot always hits the spot, I think the taste/texture of the meat in the dishes could improve. read more

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When my wife and I are craving Hong Kong diner food, we typically head over to the Ranch 99 plaza and visit Hong Kong Cafe. We wanted to switch things up so we decided to try out Saint Anna Cafe Shop this weekend, since it had pretty good reviews here on Yelp. When we showed up around 11:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning, the restaurant was pretty empty, except for one other couple at a table close to the back. Menus were immediately brought over after we sat down, as well as hot tea. Between the two of us, we shared an order of their baked pork chop over rice, along with a club sandwich and a Hong Kong milk tea. The milk tea was larger than your average cup of milk tea at a Hong Kong diner, but it was far too sweet for my taste. I actually was only able to drink a few sips of it because of this. The baked pork chop dish is less cheesy than other places I've been to, and I didn't think the pork chop was particularly well-done: the pork was too thin so it was overcooked and not very tender, nor juicy. The only item that I would order again would be the club sandwich. This one was done well, as was the fries that came with the dish -- nice and crispy. Overall, I'm glad I was able to try out a new Hong Kong cafe, but unless I'm coming for the old-school diner vibe, there are better Hong Kong cafes out there. Cash only, but they also take Venmo! read more

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Date: 2/22/2025 Time: 10:45 AM 56° Sunny My glucose level is at 90, which is low. Walking in Oakland Chinatown I start getting lightheaded and I know what I need right away. Breakfast at the nearest cafe - Saint Anne Cafe Shop, located at 326 - 8th Street, Oakland. After perusing the menu, I decide breakfast special, set B. It is indeed a hearty breakfast consisting of orange juice, buttered toast, chicken mushroom omelette, French fries and coffee/hot tea. For a Chinese breakfast cafe, the food is good. Surprise me that the price is reasonable - $11.00. I forgot to tell the waitress my preference is wheat toast. Being hungry I am not alert and I do not care about the type of toast served. Yes, feed me Saint Anne until the hunger pang goes away. Service is quick. My breakfast arrives within 10 minutes. Waitress is helpful. The ambiance is comfy and casual. My overall rating is 3.5 stars round up to a four star rating. read more

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On a Friday afternoon, this restaurant was more than half full with most of their customers trying their sizzling lunches. This was my first experience in a Hong Kong style cafe, and I enjoyed the diversity in dishes they had to offer, ranging from fried rice dishes to spaghetti dishes. I ordered their special Mixed Grill dish, which came with hot milk tea, soup, bread and butter, and an assortment of meat (including sausages, beef, chicken, and pork). I enjoyed all the sides that came with the main meal, and the main dish itself came out with sauce being poured over the dish by the waiters. While some of the meats were not my favorite, I enjoyed the sausages and thinly sliced beef the most. Overall, I appreciated the friendliness of the staff and would love to come here again to try their other dishes! read more

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I think this is the most traditional Hong Kong cafe in the Bay Area. I've gotten the Hong Kong Milk Tea, Lemon tea, baked spaghetti and they're all so good and taste so close to the ones in Hong Kong. They're cheap and delicious, really good value 10/10 You definitely don't come for the service but the ladies are overall nice read more

I came here with family, and it was so lively! This place has been opened for over 25 years and still has the same servers! With a great love for Hong Kong comfort food, I was excited to try. We were lucky to get seated immediately. Not long after, the restaurant became so crowded! We got our orders in and it did take a while to come. Be wary that baked dishes take an extra 20-30 min to come. I ate the Baked Seafood Rice dish and it was surprisingly so light! I liked how the sauce was bright and mostly egg white, so being light made it complement the seafood well. It had fish, shrimp, squid, and they were all so warm and hearty. The portion is a little small, but the dish was $13, which is fairly cheap. They also only take cash only! The servers work efficiently, and I had a great time! read more

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Here are $10 breakfast, available before 11 am, Monday through Friday only. Not worth $10 to me. I don't think I will come back for breakfast, I might try lunch sometime. Service was okay. You can add a hot beverage for $3,50. No refills available for coffee. The cup is small. read more

Saint Anna Cafe Shop - Ham macaroni soup- breakfast item $10 including milk tea, was good - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

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First time trying Saint Anna Cafe Shop in Oakland's Chinatown as it was posted in a Chinese group on Facebook. Honestly, this place didn't seem like it was anything to write home about. We tried three items this visit, including: Curry Chicken Curry Beef Shrimp Fried Rice Nothing really stood out, the curry flavor was pretty good, and the amount of meat was decent, although, once you get got the bottom, you'll soon realize it's all potato. The Shrimp Fried Rice wasn't nothing special, a few pieces of small shrimp and then rice. Also, ordered an Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea, there wasn't much tea flavor at all, mostly just tasted sugary, and very sweet. Overall, just an okay place to try. The customer service was ok, they didn't seem too attentive, but you can easily get their attention. Might return, might not, we'll see. read more

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Whenever I have a chance to go to Oakland Chinatown, this is one of my favorite place to get some food! And if I'm not with too many things to carry, their Hong Kong milk tea is a must! This time, I wanted to try their garoupa with seeetcorn over rice (my usual in the past has always been Garoupa cuttlet with Saint Anna's sauce - slightly peppery brown sauce with LOTS of onion and some green onions). The choice wasn't bad. The combination of Garoupa with sweetcorn was delicious. However, between the seeetcorn or Saint Anna's sauce, the latter would still be my top choice, personally. Service was fast and timely. The ambiance of eating on-site is like a regular Hong Kong style cafe. read more

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Best Hong Kong-style Western food in the Bay Area in my opinion. Great prices and variety, food fresh and delicious! Always enjoy their steaks served on sizzling plates. They are a treat to all your senses- you see, hear, smell and taste the steak crackling right in front of you. Service is friendly and usually quick. Just keep in mind that it only accepts cash or Venmo when you come! read more

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Saint Anna is a nostalgic place for me and my parents - especially my dad. We would come for breakfast on the weekends and get the macaroni set with toast and milk tea. The service is quick with the few workers they have. The ambiance is a little small and dim but it's your typical hk cha chan tang vibes. My favorites are the baked pork chop and tomato and beef spaghetti. read more

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A great spot for authentic Hong Kong-style food! The flavors really remind me of home -- everything tasted fresh and comforting. The menu has a good variety, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion size. Service was quick and friendly too. Definitely a go-to place if you're craving Hong Kong-style dishes without breaking the bank. read more

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This is a typical hole in the wall restaurant but it's very reminiscent of the classic HK style cafe. It's interior and service aren't the most standout features, but you go to these restaurants for the food. The iced milk tea is one that reminds me a lot of the milk tea they make in Hong Kong, and you can never go wrong with their grilled plates. My favorite dish however, would be the beef fried rice! read more

Saint Anna Cafe Shop - Cafes Near Me - Oakland, California

A great spot for Hong Kong-style cafe (cha can ting) food to take-out when we're feeling lazy. My fam has frequented this restaurant for many years now and it's stayed remarkably consistent. Our favs are the Baked Minced Beef Sauce with Rice and Baked Pork Chop with Spaghetti. An incredible amount of food for the price point! read more

Definitely a place for a quick meal. Service here really reminds me of those 'neighborhoods restaurants' in Hong Kong, you won't say they're extremely friendly, but they're always nice even though they're so busy. We happened to order almost the same food, but I would say this is their signature item, pork chop baked with red sauce. I recommend the iced milk tea here, it's pretty strong. Overall it's a small Hong Kong cafe where you can grab a quick and satisfying lunch in Oakland Chinatown. read more

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I Love their baked pork chop spaghetti tomato sauce always cooked right and paired it with a hot milk/coffee tea.

Old school classic Hong Kong style cafe food. Feels like a blast from the past. No frills but tasty food. I would recommend any of the baked rice items read more

I came here late morning and this place was almost packed. There were only 2 servers working all the tables. My server was nice and was great helping me decide what to order. I got the pork chop special for $20 and it came with a lot of food. I chose to have onions with my pork chop and they were both steaming hot when they got to my table. Adding the onions to the pork chop made the whole dish sizzle. It also came with a few fries and broccoli. The pork chop was tender and had no bones. The dish had the perfect amount of sauce for me which added a nice flavor. I also chose to have the pork chop served with a plate of spaghetti instead of rice. I didn't think there was anything special about the spaghetti. I thought the tomato sauce was good. It was kind of creamy and I liked that it didn't have a salty taste to it. The rolls were extremely soft. I actually had trouble spreading butter on it without destroying the roll since the texture of the butter was much thicker than the rolls. I was better off just eating it as is and not messing with the butter. The soup was just vegetable soup but tasted more like tomato soup. I think it had tomatoes, carrots and cabbage in it. It had a light taste and it was the type of soup I would drink if I was sick. This was my first time ever having Hong Kong style milk tea. I picked to have it served hot and it tasted like regular milk tea but with an intense flavor. The drink was smooth and had a creaminess taste to it. I wasn't sure what type of tea I got. It was served hot but it tasted more like water. It had a really light tea taste to it. I couldn't see what color the tea was because of the cup they put the tea in. I thought all the food tasted good and was good value for $20. I didn't think the ingredients used were of great quality but to many people, it probably tasted like comfort food that they grew up eating. I didn't realize this place was cash only and I only had less than $10 cash on me. Thankfully I was able to pay by credit card. I was able to check my transaction a couple days later and everything came up right. read more

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Their curry is amazing. The service used to be so-so, but now has improved. They even helped me pack up all the to-go's in a special way so they won't spill on my train ride. read more

I was walking looking for a place to just grab a coffee real quick ... I seen Saint Anna and decided to try it. It was pretty busy at 1pm so I'm guessing it's a popular place. Their menu had a lot of different drink and food options. I believe it's a Hong Kong style cafe. I got a regular iced coffee with cream and sugar but omg it is soooo good. The coffee had a nice strong flavor that wasn't bitter tasting and they used the good ice (if you know you know). The coffee was only like $4 also. Definitely will be back to try more items soon. read more

Ya know... It ain't too bad! You can come here for a guaranteed low price meal that doesn't taste so bad. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for! I mean, I coulda made my own instant ramen and spam... But it's not so horrible to get served with a milk tea that happens to be super yummy too! They do have a sizzling plate that my partner ordered that came with fries and a not so great spaghetti plate... But the chicken steak with gravy and fries was a more expensive order... So that's something to consider. Overall - I'd be a return customer... Its nothing fancy deserving rave reviews but good enough to keep me as a customer for future business! :) read more

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I went for tea time and had a pretty bad time. Wait just to order was horrible even after trying to flag someone. The tea is definitely hk style, I have a hate/ love relationship with. Sometimes it's great, sometimes wayyyyyy to bitter even with sugar. I ordered two things but they looked pretty..ugh. I've been here before and would say to come for the regular menu to get better food. read more

I become their almost 30 years, I love their food and taste. I understand the portion of the dishes are smaller now, but the price is excellent. read more

Great place for the steak and black pepper gravy. The baked minced beef, pork cutlet dishes are very good ... as well as the beef fried rice. Best iced lemon tea around! read more

Unfortunately The food have gone down the hill at this place . I used to order the pork chop with onions, used to be 3 pieces of thin pork chow. Now it's 2 chopped up and too much rice. I don't mind paying the price as it increase but at least keep the portion and quality. read more

The ultimate comfort food spot, I wish I can gatekeep this place forever but I want more people to come so they can extend their hours again. I've been coming here since elementary school and this place holds close to my heart My favorite dishes to order absolutely have to be the beef fried rice, baked bolognese spaghetti, and curry beef with rice. Their fried chicken wings and fries are also the perfect snack if I'm ever hungry and in the area. But if there's one thing you have to try, it has to be their drinks. I honestly think they have the best in house lemon tea in the bay, and their hk milk tea is phenomenal!! read more

This is my solid stable for baked pork chop over fried rice dish, it is super good and my coworkers love taking us there often. The place is small and is aging a bit, service is still decent and I would still recommend this place, their iced lemon tea is still good, do want to recommend check out the place, 3 solid stars for this place and it is a hidden treasure in Oakland Chinatown read more

Most original taste of Hong Kong cafe. I've tried most of what so called Hong Kong style cafe in Bay Area, and this is the only one can reminded me of the taste of Hong Kong. Hands down. read more

Cute little HK cafe with all the aunties and uncles! We got the chicken wings and French toast. The chicken wings had really good flavor and was still crispy and juicy. The French toast was nice and toasty and not oily at all! They were really nice and the food came out really fast - a good quick eat place! read more

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One of Chinatown OGs. I grew up eating here and as did many of the other residents. You'll see your group of elderly enjoying their afternoon tea and kids after school coming with their parents. Even the staff stayed the same. It has been the same 3 waitresses who are very nice. & As a Cantonese speaker, this place draws the Cantonese community so it's truly like HOME to me. I'm glad to see they're still very busy and bustling with a full house. I would say this place is one of the most authentic cha Cheng teng of all of bay area. No one makes a better hot milk tea than Yin auntie (but try all the drinks, can't go wrong). & Although the menu is extensive, there's truly nothing that doesn't taste good. My favorites are the borscht soup, fried chicken leg, the spaghetti dishes are also reliable choices and delicious. But I do think right now they're cash only or Venmo. Saint Anna is definitely an invaluable addition to the Cantonese/Hong Kong community. read more

Looking for a clean place to eat for a good value? Saint Anna's is definitely worth looking into. This cash only establishment has been around for awhile but I've never been. Due to the power outage today, I had the day off work so I joined my parents here for lunch. I decided to order the baked pork chop with spaghetti. It took a little bit to get the order out but the pork chop was thin and easy to chew. The noodles were a bit bland for me but definitely were so filling that I couldn't finish it. I'd probably come back to try out their breakfast items but the pork chop with spaghetti was very filling and just ok. read more

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This is my go to place in Oakland Chinatown for HK diner style food. I have a few go to dishes that I get depending on my mood. Their baked pork chop with spaghetti tomato sauce, baked chicken rice, baked rock cod with white sauce, baked seafood with rice white sauce, minced beef rice with egg, or the D Menu set which is Pork Chops, 1 egg, 1 slice ham, bread, soup and a hot drink (cold style is extra $). Their staple drinks are the HK Milk Tea and Iced Lemon Tea. I also like their Iced Chocolate, Horlick and Ovaltine. They serve good breakfast items too. Come in and try when you get a chance! read more

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This is one of the best Hong Kong style cafe in Oakland. We came in for the afternoon tea set. There were 7 options to choose from and if you add a $1, you get the cold drink. We also tried one of their All day Special Set D - pork chop black pepper sauce with spaghetti. All special sets come with iron sizzling plate. The server would pour the sauce to the plate in front of you. Highly recommend Set C - fried chicken wings. It was super tasty. Might not be the healthiest but it's definitely a treat! French toast is good but I have had better ones. The price of the tea set $8 (served with hot drink) is almost like getting a boba drink so it's a very good value for your money. Milk tea was awesome but towards the sweet side. So if you don't like sweet, you probably need to ask for less sweet. The spaghetti sauce was a bit too watery. Tomato soup that came with the set was ok. Parking is the issue in Oakland Chinatown. For safety reasons, we parked in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza Parking Garage parking on 388 Ninth St, Oakland, CA 94607. Saint Anna now accepts Venmo. Which is way better than before only accepting cash. read more