The food was/is amazing. Lamb and artichoke hash, perfectly cooked poached eggs. This place is a find. I still love Lois the Pie Queen for Sunday Breakfast but wow.... great food!!! Good job folks.... yum read more

I love the food, love the people working there just as much. When someone or a couple people remember you and welcome you like you've been apart of their lives, it makes going to that place so much better. The wait is long but well worth the wait. I was hoping they would expand but thought to myself, if they did that, there would be no time to talk about our kids or what they've been doing cause everyone is rushing to derive more people. So stay the same and don't expand or knock down any walls. read more

This is strictly a rating on the service. They don't take call in orders because they only have one register. Here's an idea get a second register. Smh. When I initially called in they told me the online ordering wasn't working. So you have to come into the restaurant to place your to go order. Which would be fine if it were 1985. When you get to the restaurant the ordering was totally unorganized. Was told to try and order online at the restaurant but the online system wasn't working as previously stated but they wanted me to make sure. Told me it was a 30 min wait just to place an order. Not get food but just to place an order. The staff were so busy but they had time to go outside and socialize with their friends. It's basic breakfast. Maybe I'm a bit hangry but how terribly managed the ordering process was ridiculous. They ran out of fried chicken so go early before they run out of items. read more

Just had a wonderful breakfast at the counter bar, my first visit to Sequoia. There was a waiting list that covered the sidewalk in front of the place, and I must say I can see what the fuss is about. The ambiance is something of a hip take on the rustic diner, and the staff is super friendly. I could see into the kitchen from my seat at the sturdy wooden counter, where a large but efficient-looking crew pivoted and stirred and flipped with gusto. Sometimes super busy restaurants can have a subtle (or not subtle) taciturn vibe, where customers are viewed as obstacles and annoyances--not here. The food is as delicious as it looks. I got two perfectly poached eggs with nicely seasoned greens and one of their hot, flakey homemade biscuits with adequate though not stellar country gravy. The High Wire coffee pours are fresh, delicious, and refills keep coming. I'm looking forward to checking out several other temptations on their menu, such as the beet hash, the waffle, the homemade sausages, and more of their baked goods. read more

Sequoia Diner - Country breakfast, $13. Hot sauce added by me. - Diners Near Me - Oakland, California

I have a new favorite breakfast place in Oakland! The food is seriously amazing (we had a large group and ordered pretty much everything on the menu), and the wait staff was incredibly competent without being in our faces. The fish (in all of its forms) was the big winner. The only two downsides are: 1 - The wait times on weekends are terrible. Unless you're there by 8:15, prepare to wait 25-45 minutes. Some people like doing that, but waiting for brunch pisses me off on a molecular level. With a toddler it's like WWIII. 2 - They don't have enough high chairs. That's probably not the restaurant's fault: everyone in the Laurel District seems really fertile. read more

I was delighted to find a cute local diner that serves pasture raised eggs! This is a fantastic find. They also served an amazing matcha latte which was the best I've ever had! I ordered the vegan veggie plate and substituted the beans for eggs. So it was not vegan but I got just what I was after- pasture raised eggs with lots of veggies on the side. It came with sautéed collard greens, spinach, trumpet mushrooms. Plus carrot salad, homemade sauerkraut and avocado! Perfect! And if you want "normal" breakfast food like eggs, sausage, pancake, waffles, skillet potatoes, baked goods, and granola... be assured that they have that too. And from the look of it it's delish! read more

The interior and service is great but felt the food was average. Salt cod frittata was just a weird pairing to begin with. I think I would opt for a really good meal instead of returning considering the price I paid. read more

Sequoia Diner - Pecan sticky buns - Diners Near Me - Oakland, California

The service here is always 5 stars and the food is pretty on point...but a bit skimp for what you're paying. Waitress asked if we wanted a small or large orange juice (menu only says orange juice for $3.50) and my wife said large. Bill came and the large orange juice which was a normal small water cup size was $7. A bit crazy...but the servers are super friendly (hence the 4 stars here) and I'd rate the food 7/10 read more

Hands down the best place for breakfast in the Bay. Everything on the menu is good although some of my favorites are the biscuits, fried chicken and waffles, scrambled eggs (we get this for our little one and they're amazing), and the country breakfast. Staff is friendly and professional! read more

Diner food, but better. Ordered the country breakfast with a side of bacon. Loved the biscuit and gravy. I usually don't like the gravy, but this gravy was delicious. The potatoes are really good here too. It's like little scoops that have just enough fried crunchiness. Service here is pretty good. Only thing I didn't like was the amount of flies around, but once we sat down and swatted them away, it was fine. read more

After a hiking excursion in the morning, what better thing to do than to enjoy some breakfast with friends? We scoped out the place via Yelp prior to coming and had high expectations which were unfortunately not met. Staff was very friendly, but the wait was long, and after a mouthwatering experience thumbing through pictures of sticky buns, they were all out ! I love country gravy, but it was just meh. Eggs were done well, and the red flannel hash was a hit. I also like their take on beef hash. Was the food worth the $$? Seemed a little bit steep compared to other diners. I think their menu changes every so often, but I'm not so sure if I'll come back and try the place again. read more

This spot is the best! Great food and so friendly We kept calling back to change our order and they made it all easy. read more

The absolutely best breakfast I've ever had! I travel a lot for work and have eaten at a ton of places and nothing will ever measure up to this place! Fantastic food, great service and atmosphere! read more

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We had our son and girlfriend from LA to our favorite neighborhood diner first time since Covid hit and was sadly disappointed. The coffee was cold and had to be sent back to steam. The breads under our poached egg dishes over cooked and hard. The fresh orange juice actually tasted watered down! I'm hoping this was just an off visit because our past dining had been always great. read more

Their biscuits make my mouth water just thinking of them! Their bacon is delicious as well. Small place so there's usually a wait, but food comes out fresh, delicious, and quickly. read more

I'm a local and have been here 3-4 times. Each time we are unimpressed (or sad) because the food just isn't very good. It's been bland and uncreative. The worst part is getting the bill. 100% of the time I wished I had just cooked at home. The ambience is derivative and it's not the warm family environment of past ownership. There are a lot of bearded folks waiting outside though, so the succulents and bare shelves have some allure. I will unfortunately never be back (and I was an original Kickstarter supporter). Good for them for having 4 stars. Still in search for that great Laurel replacement diner to fill the void of Full House Cafe. I have guilt over writing bad reviews but this is more of a consumer warning. Ok, off to brunch closer to downtown. read more

This little breakfast brunch restaurant in Oakland is a gem. The food is excellent and the service is top notch if you haven't tried it. Your missing a great treat. Speaking of which try their pastry's. Just sayin read more

Not only was the food amazing (I got the chilaquiles and a biscuit with jam on the side) I felt like I was having breakfast at a friends house. The servers were so friendly and sweet, I would go back just for them! Also the vanilla latte is everything I want a vanilla latte to be - on the sweeter side and smooth. Loved it, can't wait to go back! read more

Great place for breakfast. Worth the wait. Child-friendly- plenty of high chairs. Service was outstanding. Hearty omelets and one of the best Heuvos rancheros I've had. Great sauce, perfect eggs, and plenty of avocado, slaw, and corn tortillas. Had a Michelada- a beer and spicy tomato juice drink , which I rarely order. Great drink. Great place- we will be back. read more

Yummy food, not a fan of their version of the huevos rancheros they where ok. The all American breakfast was delicious. Sticky bun yummm We will be back! read more

Just have to say that this place is sooo great ! I loved my food and the experience. You can tell there is care involved with each and every bite. Fresh ingredients, great flavor, and excellent service ! Thanks guys and gals at Sequoia diner! We'll be back for more ! read more

I was finally able to visit Sequoia for breakfast this past weekend. With a late start to my Saturday I already expected a good wait time. On arrival, my name was listed behind 9 other couples which resulted in a 45m wait time. No biggie. This gave me a little time to wander around the neighborhood and visit the local hardware store down the street. Plan ahead and see what local businesses are nearby! Back to the grub. Decided on the American breakfast with sausage for a couple extra bucks. A little hard to screw up a staple breakfast of eggs, sausage, and hashbrowns with toast (although some diners manage to do it). Eggs cooked perfectly. Douse a generous amount of what I believe is the house made hot sauce and you're in for a treat. I'm all about those hashbrowns and Sequoia did not disappoint. Crunchy with great texture. My better half decided on the Country Breakfast with a glass of Gruet (From New Mexico) which you really have to try. Let's just say both our plates were clean by the end of breakfast. Service was impeccable. The host was friendly and spot on with estimated wait times. I was most surprised with the 3 refills of coffee I received without saying a word. read more

Sequoia Diner may be my favorite place that I've discovered since my recent move to Oakland from Brooklyn. Everything is right about this charming traditional style cafe and the friendly people who work there. Being alone, I made my way directly to the bar, though a 20-30 minute line assembled outside the door. I discovered an incredible brunch menu with so many alluring options, but being southern, I couldn't resist the Southern Breakfast. The plate came full of delicious biscuits, sausage gravy, collard greens and eggs. I do have one suggestion based on my southern past: the gravy needed more "protein" in it -- in other words, crumble up that Jimmy Dean sausage girl and don't give me tiny bacon bits in the gravy. I'm being silly but seriously -- the plate does not really have any other meat protein, and the sausage in the gravy just isn't enough to compensate. Go see how they do it at Cracker Barrel and repeat. The strong coffee, locally roasted in Berkeley, was incredible. I did not try the cocktails, but a great list of beverages exists for brunch and other meals. I'll be back soon. Thanks for a great experience. read more

Ok, ok I give. I finally broke down and went there for breakfast with my wife. I was a loyal Full House regular and had been boycotting the inevitable changes that arrived in our neighborhood. The staff is super professional and the food is delicious and spot on! The vibe is very friendly and I'm glad it continues the tradition of serving the Laurel folks with tasty food and a place to meet friends and family just like the old days. read more

Pricey but delicious. Highly recommend sticky buns to go- they travel perfectly well.

I come here every time I'm in town for work, exceptional food, coffee hits, staff is so nice and so cool, spend ya money here

I usually love Sequoia and have been many many times since they opened in my neighborhood. My last visit, I was working my bootie off all day dreaming of the Cubano sandwich. I finally got to a good breaking point in my work and headed over. I arrived at 1:30 and they close at 2. I ordered my Cubano promptly. When it arrived, the bread was clearly not the sourdough noted on the menu. The sandwich was accompanied by perfectly browned, beautiful hash browns/breakfast potato combo thing that is amazing when prepared correctly. I picked up the sandwich. It was very limp and bent over in my hands, dripping grease not out the bottom but out the top of the sandwich due to the bend. I alerted my server that I was expecting sourdough bread and more well-done bread. She explained they ran out and this was buttermilk bread. The bread was more suited for a French toast. I told her I didn't want the sandwich as it was, and she accommodated my request for a patty melt instead. She said the rye bread wouldn't be crispy either (B.S. the rye bread was delightfully cooked. The only thing on my 2nd plate that was). The only reason I give 2 instead of 1 star was their prompt, seeming willingness to fix this. She then gave me the cold shoulder for the rest of my visit. I could also see the message relayed to the kitchen, and it was clearly an annoyance that I was asking for something else. My patty melt arrived and parts of it were nearly raw. It was sloppily put together. The potatoes, which were beautiful along side the Cubano, were very underdone. Wow, what a nice, passive aggressive way to treat a long time regular customer who has turned many others onto the restaurant. I write this as this all could have been avoided with them simply letting me know the sandwich I ordered would be different than described in the menu due to running out of sourdough! That would've solved everything. Also, this got me thinking about perspective. From my perspective, I had been dreaming of this sandwich all day. It was not what I wanted when it arrived. From their staff's perspective, they were almost closing at the end of what I can only imagine was the end of an 8-hour shift. Then this woman comes in and returns a perfectly good sandwich. Here, take this raw sloppy patty melt! Hopefully someone reads this and learns something. All it would've taken was a little better communication from the server. I wanted to debrief with her because I do feel for what the end of a work shift feels like. But, she ditched me after I returned the Cubano and had someone else helping me. read more

I was pretty disappointed with my Sequoia Diner experience. Food: 5/5 The biscuits were awesome and everything else was pretty tasty and served warm and well cooked. We had the country breakfast and the chicken salad. Both yummy! Service: 2/5 The service was so bad, it overshadowed an otherwise good experience. There wasn't any single glaring error - just lots of missteps and a general feel of chaos. We had items we asked for that were never brought (cream for coffee, an extra plate...), an abnormally long wait for our food, even though the restaurant only seats ~60 people, and empty water glasses and coffee mugs for most of our meal. Pretty disappointing given how many people were working. AND the hostesses were openly bickering about how to seat the guests. Awkward... read more

Popular neighborhood eatery that we stopped by for brunch. Good selection of baked goods and breakfast items. Ordered the oxtail hash/eggs and the country breakfast that consisted of biscuits/gravy, eggs, potatoes and a salad. The sweetbreads and biscuits with jam seemed to be a hit with the crowd but we opted to pass. Food was great and the service was even better! read more

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Literally my favorite restaurant in Oakland. I miss going here on the weekends. The food is so delicious and one of the only places you can get fresh blood orange juice. The staff is always so friendly and the overall vibe is always pleasant. Perfect every time, I'm glad they're accepting to-go orders during SIP. read more

Let's get real here, Sequoia Diner is way too over hyped. I've been here a couple of times and everytime I get excited to go and try something amazing. But everytime I eat here I realize it's so not worth the long lines, don't believe the hype, you can get a great breakfast/brunch in countless other places in the bay area. After all they serve eggs and potatoes. I think they want to promote it as innovative but the food is ok, nothing more. I had the bacon omelette and it was overly salted. The coffee was good, I think it's Bicycle coffee. The decor is cute and simple with vintage salt and pepper shakers. The parking is a nightmare and the neighborhood is sketchy, so be careful. Again overly hyped. read more

Sequoia Diner - Bacon omelette with coffee. Ok but overly hyped. - Diners Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is good service is good but the portions for the price is where it needs to be fixed. Never seem to get full from what I order and neither are the friends that I go with. You will end up spending around 20$ + on a plate and the portions are small. I would like it they can give a little more then I would give 5 stars. read more

Finally a brunch place that lived up to all the buzz!! It's in the heart of the Lauren District and serves up super fresh breakfast options. I opted for the All American Breakfast which came with eggs, a little salad, homefries/hash browns, and a mushroom mix (you can also do bacon, sausage, etc). The proportions were perfect a decent amount of everything. Eggs: I opted for soft scrambled eggs, which were fluffy and delicious. Apparently they're organic? Very very yummy. I've had a lot of mediocre eggs so this was a pleasant change. Salad: It was alright, a nice way to break up the meal but certainly far from being the star of the show. Home fries/potatoes: YUM! Just....yum. I like that there were chunks of regular potatoes in the home fries it was different. Mushrooms: I love fancier mushrooms. I feel like too often restaurants rely on using just white or button mushrooms (ZzZz) so having something a bit different like oyster mushrooms was a pleasant palette change. They were lightly sautéed with onions and were utterly delicious! Coconut Thai Iced Tea: I love thai iced tea and coconut so this drink was a must. Divine! You could tell that it was not from a concentrate; it did have a bit of a spiced almost nutmeg-like taste to it. Very yummy. Biscuit: You cannot go wrong with homemade biscuits! I believe they always have a preserve of the day; ours was a cran-apple (mmmm). Overall the decor, service, and ambiance was lovely. I'm a bit fan of any sort of nostalgic diner setting that isn't over the top campy. Sequoia is light, airy, and has that neo Oakland charm while still maintaining a killer menu. Can't wait to come back soon. read more

Best breakfast place i have ever been. Everything is so perfectly cooked and delicious! Blood orange juice and they have gluten free toast optional. Sour crout and vegi sides with the breakfast. It was lit! read more

Friendly waitstaff. Fresh food. Decent price. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area.

The best little diner. A must visit in Oakland! Great menu, service, and drinks. And so cute too!

Came here with some friends for a Saturday morning brunch. It's a pretty small space, so the wait was pretty long. My group and I were kind of annoyed because we saw a table for four that we assumed was going to be ours that wasn't cleaned for a good 20 minutes. They kept clearing the smaller tables around it, and when they finally cleaned the bigger one, we got called. The coffee here was good, but my friends didn't care too much for their other drinks. The matcha basically tasted like almond milk, the coconut thai tea had bits of coconut creamer floating in it (normal but doesn't look appetizing), and the hot chocolate was pretty thick and not very good. Food was really tasty on the upside. My fiancé and I shared the special, which was lamb meatballs with red sauce over cheesy grits. It was super filling and definitely enough for two people. My friend loved his beef hash and his husband enjoyed his omelette. I'd probably come back on a weekday when it's not so busy. read more

I finally got an afternoon counter seat after having to pass on days when I came at peak times with a line out the door. I was disappointed. I had the simple $16 chicken salad. It was uneventful and uninspiring. So plain, small, and nothing special, and honestly for a small $16 salad, there should be something memorable or noteworthy. The staff was very nice, but I have to say that the bathroom was a mess and the floor into the bathroom area was borderline disgusting. That should not be. read more

completely ignoring the fact they have a disappointing huevos rancheros and ignoring the fact that I waited 45 minutes to be sat. ignoring the fact that their biscuits and gravy was ok but not 45 minute wait ok. I give this place 1 star because the woman upfront acting as host while I visited was just rude and unpleasant to be around. between her occasional snapping at guests to keep the door closed and her confrontational attitude she single handedly ruined the vibe of this otherwise 3 star dining experience. hospitality is a dying art in the bay area I guess. read more

Very, very, very good California-American breakfast and lunch. House made jam, biscuits, and pastries. Ridiculously cool decor and a bright, cheery destination. The only downside to that is that there is often a wait. Either arrive early or call in your order and pick up if waiting isn't your thing. read more