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    The Hobnob

    3.8 (861 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Salmon with potatoes and squash
    Diane L.

    Had dinner here on a Friday night. To start we had fried brussel sprouts appetizer. For entrees we had the salmon with potatoes and the beyond meat patty melt with fries. From the bar we had a pomegranate margarita and an old fashion. This was my friend's 1st time eating here. We were both happy with our food and drinks. Our server was quick and attentive, offering us suggestions regarding what to try. They start karaoke at 9pm on Friday nights, so maybe next time we'll arrive later to hear the singing! They were just setting it up as we were getting ready to go.

    Vegan Fish and Chips
    Sabrina M.

    Solid food place with decent vegan options but not many. I'm vegan and have been here a handful of times for breakfast and lunch. The vegan tofu scramble was okay but not anything I would go back for, I'm glad that there was a vegan breakfast option but wish it was a little more creative. For lunch, I've had the vegan fish and chips which was pretty tasty! I like the tartar sauce it came with and the batter on the vegan fish was seasoned well.

    Jean C.

    So my friend and I went for brunch and time to catch up. We sat inside next to the bookshelf and felt cozy. Our server was very attentive and sweet. We had a couple of cocktails which were pretty and tasty. I had the classic eggs benedict and a salad on the side (potato substitution). The entire meal was great but that salad was my favorite. The dressing was so good. I enjoyed me experience here.

    Brie burger (with Beyond patty)
    Amanda O.

    We came out to Alameda to beat the inland heat & had a nice time walking around the downtown area, as well as checking out some lovely breweries. Before coming, I checked out the menu for the restaurant, to make sure they had plenty of vegan & vegetarian options, which they did! Our waitress was super sweet & very attentive, & our food came out fairly quickly. I ordered a half wedge salad without the bacon, & it was absolutely delicious! The dill & toasted almonds were a unique touch. He ordered the Brie Burger, & subbed the meat for a Beyond patty. Super mouthwatering! Then we shared the vegan fish & chips & it was sooo amazing! The batter was perfection & the vegan tartar sauce tasted exactly like the real thing! Definitely think we will be coming back soon!

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    Fleur S.

    This is a lovely place with indoor and outdoor seating, full length bar, and TVs that aren't so loud as to be intrusive. We went for the bottomless mimosa brunch on Sunday. Our waitress was a very nice woman, but they do have a male waiter we have had before we weren't too fond of. Anyway, the coffee is great. The food is ok. Not much on the seasoning and we were never brought any salt or pepper. We had beignets with caramel sauce that were fantastic. I had the corned beef hash, which wasn't hash at all. Just some shoestring potatoes, pieces of corned beef, and poached eggs. Gluten free toast is extra. My guest had the works which was regular country style potatoes, poached eggs, and bacon. For the cost of over a $100 it was just ok.

    Royal Spritz
    Liz G.

    Service was attentive, clean seats, food was super tasty! Loved my Royal Spritz beverage.

    This was a special menu item - soo good
    Lai L.

    I've been here a handful of times and each time, I always have a great experience! They remodeled it I think after the pandemic and I love the modern, sleek interior. I am usually here for brunch and bottomless mimosas. I have tried many items on their menu, but I always end up with the hobnob hash. It is so good. Everything here does not disappoint. This last visit, we ordered the Hobnob hash, Benedict, pancake special and beignets. Everything was delicious. Their special menu items are usually good too, so don't be afraid to order that. The service was also amazing. The staff here is always so accommodating and friendly and I love coming back.

    Quinoa salad w chicken
    Kate T.

    They had us from hello. We ordered the fried zucchini and ahi tacos for apps- she actually asked if we wanted to add a taco so we could split evenly. Had the seasonal shrub served with a metal straw- a taste of summer. Salads for dinner- so amazing!!!

    Harvest moon cocktail was delicious
    Andrew J.

    I've been to hobnob and have had only great experiences. My Vegan GF introduced me to the restaurant to enjoy their vegan fish n chips which really were superior to other vegan fish n chips we've tried. She came for the vegan fish n chips, but I stayed for the Surf and Turf appetizer which could be an entree in itself (please never take this off the menu). We also ordered... - The brussell sprouts appetizer without any dairy product to make it vegan. They were great. - Fried Chicken Sandwich - had everything I like in a friend chicken sando. - Harvest moon cocktail - my favorite cocktail thus far that they offer. - Smokey the bear cocktail - which comes in a pretty adorable bear shaped glass. We also happened to be there on a night when there was an artist playing an acoustic guitar set which set a very nice mood. I believe he had some backing tracks which gave the set a fuller vibe. It appeared everyone in attendance appreciated the music. I definitely got more than I bargained for in a very good way. I also love that they have booths for seating. I prefer to sit side by side with my GF. It was nice to be able share food, enjoy a good cocktail, take in a music show, and sit side by side while we did so. The staff were also very friendly which is always a plus.

    Habnob worst place ever rude workers!

    Waste of money bad customer service never will go again rude employee i dont recommend yall come and waste time and money to be disrespected drinks were ok but made me mad when the waitresses told me to move over when no one was coming or even here!!

    Tortilla burger
    Sarah A.

    I haven't dined inside the restaurant so I can't speak to the full experience here. If the weather is nice, the spacious outdoor tables are perfect for dining al fresco with my dog. Happy hour offers some tasty bites and sips for a good value. The service I have received is better than I would expect for sitting outside (where it's easier to forget about patrons). My servers have been attentive and check frequently on our table during happy hour to take advantage of the time frame. It's worth coming back to this spot for the happy hour value and the tasty standout menu item: the tortilla burger, which is flavorful and juicy, but not soggy. The biggest drawback is the location being difficult to see when driving by and the limited parking due to the typical crowds on park street.

    French Toast
    Joey T.

    Cutest bottomless mimosas and the whole menu is yummy. You must try the buffalo cauliflower. Eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly and the brunch potatoes were amazing. It ain't brunch if you skip the French toast! It's also a bar at night and they do karaoke here which is fun! Service was amazing!

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    Are you ever planning to bring back the lemon ricotta pancakes?

    Hi Pamela, I'm sure these will make a return at some point. Can't say when for sure, but we've… Read more

    Is there anything vegan besides the tofu scramble?

    Yes. We Can make any of our burgers Vegan. We have vegan "fish" and chips done with beer battered tofu and old bay. We also have some salad and appetizer options that can be made vegan as well. Cheers!

    Do you have endless mimosa during brunch?

    Hi, thanks for thinking of us but no we don’t do bottomless mimosas anymore. Happy New Year!

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