We were seated quickly on Saturday afternoon. Waitress wasn't great with English so it was hard to…read moreget answers to our questions. The spinach dip with chips was superb. We even had chips left after eating all the dip, how often does that happen? The steak salad was done perfectly. Would have been nice to have a side plate to cut the meat but we figured it out. The El Gordito Pizza had a great crust and very tasty sauce, just right amount of ingredients. Held up nicely when picked up. Soft drink selection was ok. Really liked the brewery list for beers but come on, know which beer it is from each brewery. How many Hazy IPA does Ghost Town make or West Coast IPA does Original Pattern brew? Asked the waitress to check the keg and she came back and said it was an India Pale Ale. Slap my head! Overall, a very solid experience.

This is my second review. I visited 7 years ago and was underwhelmed. A friend wanted to go for…read morebrunch so I reluctantly gave this place another try. I am still underwhelmed and here is why. I wanted a Bloody Mary and asked if they could make one since it wasn't on the cocktail menu. They brought me a glass of vodka & tomato juice with olives and a lemon wedge. No seasoning of any kind. The server proudly said he made it himself. Is there no bartender in this place? I ordered an omelette, which comes with potatoes. I asked if I could have some toast. The server seemed completely flummoxed by this request and unsure if it could be done. I said never mind. What kind of American brunch spot doesn't have toast? The omelette was supposed to come with sour cream on the side. Instead it was smeared along one half of the omelette, which looked bad and was annoying because I wanted the sour cream for the potatoes, not on the eggs. Other than that, the food was fine. No one ever came to take our dirty dishes away. They were still sitting there when we left. Final straw: we were never presented with an actual bill; instead the server came by with a handheld device that showed only the total-- with an 18% tip already included. I normally tip 20% anyway, but there should have been a notice on the menu about an automatic gratuity for a party of 2, and I would have appreciated being able to see the actual itemized bill. The food was fine-- nothing memorable but fine-- but overall this experience was not worth $95 (for two brunch entrees and two cocktails.). If I'd received the same level of food and service at a cheap diner I would have been OK with it, but at this price there are far better places to spend your money.

What a local gem! I've gone several times for lunch and dinner and it never disappoints... great…read morefood, fun casual vibe and awesome service!

When I think of a sandwich that has the ability to make my mouth water just thinking of it, few…read morecome to mind, but what the sandwiches they make at Southie is definitely one of them. I've had their Spicy Hog, steak with mushroom, a few Cubans, but the one that I always come back to is "The Balls" sandwich. First off, this sandwich is massive, so be sure that you come here on an empty stomach. These beef meatballs are seasoned to perfection and bursting with flavor. The balls are covered in their red sauce with provolone and Grana Padano, which gives it that nutty and salty flavor that pairs extremely well with the meatballs and baguette. All the juices and cheese just get soaked up to perfection. The baguette bread they use is supplied by La Farine, which is just a few meters away from each other. Just putting out there that La Farine is hands down one of the best bakeries in Oakland, so it makes sense that this sandwich would be so dang good. I'll be honest that I'm not a big fan of the chips or those chips in general and could be fine with just the sandwich. If you are going to have any sandwich to eat here first, I would highly recommend you try "The Balls" because I promise you will not be disappointed. I will always say that the dozen or so times I've been here, the staff are always so friendly, and the atmosphere is very down to earth. The price of their sandwiches is in the $20 range, but the quality and portion make it totally worth it.

My mother an I attended this venue for lunch, she purchased a tuna melt. There are always friends…read morechatting over a salad on a warm day here. Everything in the window looked amazing. Quick and friendly service .

I used to Frequent this place a lot as it's very close to my job. The food is good. The 3 stars are…read morestrictly for the prices, expect to spend $25 for a salad. Any add ons are $5. So add avocado and you got a $30 salad. Now I come here to treat myself. $$$$$$$$$$$

absolute BOWL of a coffee that's made well and tastes good can and will change your life…read more although the food is on the pricier end for what it may be worth, the pastries are mind blowing and there's no rush to get on up out of your seat. If I lived any closer you might find me here every day with a gigantor coffee and a book from next door.

Still absolutely love this spot. I just got my boss a whole chocolate cream pie for her birthday. I…read morehad reached out to inquire over Instagram and they made it so easy. The owner is so kind and helpful. The desserts are just so yummy and homey. They are always busy which makes me happy.

Our family came in for dinner before flying out of town and the service was absolutely phenomenal!…read moreErica, especially, was incredibly sweet and helpful with keeping us on schedule. She was so attentive the entire night and was so willing to verify allergies with the chef. The entire staff was amazing and so friendly as well. Truly exceptional service from the entire team!

Been here twice, and it's a great location. Literally in the middle of downtown Berkeley. UC…read moreBerkeley being close by & Berkeley City College few steps away. Also, right off of the BART stop. PERFECT! They got great deals for Happy Hour. Those HH burgers are amazing. We've also had other appetizers there before & it's amazing as well. Definitely, a place to stop by for lunch or HH when in downtown Berkeley. The workers are nice as well!

Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

We visited Kitchen Story for a spontaneous Mother's Day brunch. I will say this is a popular brunch…read morespot, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We arrived shortly after 10am and our wait was just under 30 minutes. The restaurant is cozy (on the smaller side) but has an interesting layout. There's seating both indoors, outside, and upstairs. You may have to squeeze by a few tables to make your way to the restroom. Customer service was friendly and attentive. Pricing for food & drinks was a bit high. Our total for 2 entrees and 2 drinks was $60 before tip. We ordered two drinks (orange juice and an iced mocha) which were provided promptly. The orange juice was a little too sour and my mom had to add some sugar to improve the taste. The iced mocha was good, not too sweet. One thing to note the wait for our food took much longer than expected, and it may have been due to how busy it was. My mom opted to order the salmon yuzu benedict and I got an egg plate (scrambled eggs) with a side green salad. My mom mentioned the potatoes lacking salt but she enjoyed the salmon benedict. I thought the scrambled eggs were good, but slightly bland & needed salt and pepper. The side green salad was alright, but the vinaigrette had a bitter aftertaste. Overall, the meal was pretty good and timing wasn't the best. I'd likely return for brunch on a non-peak day. Definitely recommend joining the yelp waitlist prior to arriving if you can!

Unsuspecting from the outside but full of charm inside…read more From the old wood bar/tables to the glasses behind the bar, you'll feel welcome. They have cute kettles sprinkles throughout. Seating is first come. Did I mention they have a lot of veggie options and piny the elder on tap? Server was patient with our group of 5. Recommend for a spot with brews n food.

Service and staff: - Bartenders were nice and answered our…read morequestions regarding recommendations - Tables and bar seats available Food and Drinks: - Blood Orange and pomegranate cider: opted to get this despite it being in a can. It was good! - Pickle jar: fun little jar of picked veggies and an egg - Chili cheese fries: these were a unique twist on chili cheese fries. Delicious and filling - Fries: comes with a good amount - tasty Miscellaneous: - Good for small to medium groups. Looks like there's a back private room available for a larger group though as a large group came out of the back and walked past the bar at one point - They have a dinner menu and a "late night snacks" menu that takes effect around 10pm (that's when the chili cheese fries came out) - Parking is available via metered street parking

We went to Gather on Sunday 6/7/2026 for my aunt's belated birthday dinner. Since my mom made a…read morereservation in advance, we were seated right away. For our drinks, I had the Moonlight Blossom, my aunt had a glass of red wine, and my mom had a cucumber mint spritzer (mocktail as she was the DD). The moonlight blossom tasted similar to cherry limeade. The entrees we had were the mussels, veggie burger, and the chef's market pizza. The mussels themselves were tasty and appreciated that they were able to leave out the chorizo. However, I wish that they brought a spoon and there was more broth. I tried some of my mom's veggie burger and the red color from the beets made it stand out from the usual veggie burger. The fries tasted homemade. I had a slice of the pizza and while I like the ingredients themselves, the combination just didn't do it for me. The crust was good though! We also shared a green goddess salad, which was tasty. The desserts looked amazing but we had no room! Service was friendly and our waitress made good recommendations. Can park on the side streets or the garage. Restaurant was not noisy. Would come back to try other items, especially dessert.

My friend and I were looking for some healthy options and after a quick Yelp search we found this…read morerestaurant. Once we arrived, we were able to find a street parking spot! There was no wait time and we were able to get a table. The server was very sweet. I am vegetarian and was looking for veg options. She went through the menu with me and helped me think through. I got the vegan spicy tomato pizza and my friend got the shakshouka. We also got some herbal tea to go on the side. The tea came out pretty quickly and tasted great. The food also came out pretty quickly. The presentation of the pizza was top notch and I could not wait to dig in. The portion size was adequate. The vegan cheese was yummy and the spice level of the pizza was just right. The pizza was packed with flavor and thin crust! My friend liked the shakshouka too. He said it was flavorful and tasted great! Over all, we loved this restaurant. The ambiance is very welcoming and they have farm to table concept. If you are looking for a nice restaurant with farm to table theme, look no further!