Walt from Walt's Adventures in Alameda, California at a restaurant called Hobnob. This caused eatery has both indoor and outdoor dining. Street parking is available but challenging. The food all had the heart of a fine cook. The mac n cheese was to die for and the Gouda burger never stood a chance. Each dish was filled with flavors and was highlights of our experience. This selection is perfect for families or even to host business meetings where conversations can be conducted. The lack of a star was the result for timing as we waited to receive each of our selected items from the waters, to the extra utensils to having our appetizers and main courses presented together rather than separate. I would still highly recommend Hobnob for the meals were awesome. read more

The Hobnob - Brussel Sprouts - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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We are en route to Ariana Grande and had to grab some food! We saw this place online and it looked promising! We were greeted by a super sweet member of staff and seated instantly! The store is so cute! It has a great color palette and fun vibes!!!! She also took our drink order instantly. We ordered and food was ready within 10 mins! We got sliders, Mac n cheese (ABSOLUTELY AMAZING) and grilled salmon. All tasted amazing! Lots of flavor :) our server was so great! She was on it! We loved her! Thank you for a great experience! read more

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I came here last night for a personal event. I told the owner that I was not going to do a review tonight, but he actually stated for me to do one... so here it goes. For the event, we had reserved labels on our tables. The waiter took drink orders, then food orders. I came late and requested to be the last one to place a food and drink order because I did not want to hold the others up. The waiter forgot about me. He never returned. Fortunately, a waitress was bringing something over to a table buddy of mine and I was able to place my order with her. However, I ordered 2 drinks. One was supposed to come immediately after ordering and the other with my food. The waitress said she was going to try to plan the one with my food so it came out together. She forgot about my 1st drink until reminded almost 20 mins later. I ordered my food which was $17.50 sliders with a substitute of fries $2.. and add bacon $2. When my food came, it came with some sort of greens (Arugula salad..I think) and a side of fries. I don't understand why I got salad because I substituted it for fries. My fries came out first, which made no sense because I ordered my food together. However, upon tasting the fries.. they were cold in some parts..smh. I sent them back for hot fries. The sliders seemed overcooked because they were dry. I'm used to sliders being juicy and soft. My sliders were hard...smh. I did not bother to send them back because I was with many people and I really did not feel like going through the motions tonight..as I normally would have of my food order is just wrong. When the bill came, I noticed that they charged me $9 for a large fries. If it was only +2 to substitute... why did I get charge that? I went on and paid it without complaints. There were at least 4 ppl who ordered food before me and they still did not get their food and it was like an hour passing. I had 2 glasses of wine (Malbec & Blanc). Both were good. I loved the fact that they had karaoke. However, I disliked the fact that people who had gone once still went a 2nd time although there were plenty of people who still had not gone a 1st time. I think this place is chill. They need to do better with accomodating larger parties in both a timely manner and effectively ensuring food is correct, hot and cooked to perfection. I think they probably do best with a table of 4 or 5 ppl. Lastly, it was super hot in here. Yes there are ceiling fans. However, it seems that they have no central air whatsoever. That's ridiculous. Oh BTW.. no waiter ever came back to our table to ask if we wanted to order anything more. They also did not come over to ask if the food was good either. Our finshed plates say in front of us from the time we got it until almost 11pm. I would say that my table received food by 8:30ish. read more

Listen, in this world. We all have to share a lotta love. The HobNob has it al goin' on. I can't remember the wait-staff-persons name (my bad), but she was amazing, and amazingly busy! I can't wait to return and try some pure veggie foods! I love it when I get response from management on little issues. Being ex-FDA, maybe I'm being a bit hyper, but I am so grateful for their attention to quality and customer care. Right on, HbNob! I'll be back! read more

The Hobnob - Menu - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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. read more

The Hobnob - Salmon with potatoes and squash - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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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. read more

The Hobnob - Vegan Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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. read more

The Hobnob - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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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! read more

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Met some friends for brunch here. They accommodated us not having a reservation and had a couple of vegan options which is always a plus. Standard fare, pub like atmosphere and some interesting NA mocktails. read more

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. read more

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

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always perfect! One of alamedas gems definitely. I tell everyone to go there!! Kenny, Bella, Marie and the group are fabulous. Will be there again soon. I live in the city, but this is definitely one of my go to spots while here with my mother who feels very much appreciated and cared of, plus she eats like a pig, lol read more

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!!! read more

The Hobnob - Quinoa salad w chicken - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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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. read more

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Went for Brunch on a Sunday, I had pineapple mimosas, the Brie burger & truffle fries, everything was delicious! I asked for my burger medium it came well done but it was still juicy & had great flavor, definitely will be back & bottomless mimosas for $20 is a great deal! read more

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. read more

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This place is awesome! Starting with the friendly staff, amazing food, drinks and the ambiance you can't loose! The weekend brunch menu is top notch! My favorite is the coffee rubbed steak with country style potatoes topped off with a bottomless mimosa - there is nothing better!!! Every Saturday night they have a local artist to play for you while you dine from 6p-8p. All in all it's a great family friendly place to come in, have some amazing food, cocktails and maybe some entertainment too! read more

So many yummy menu options!! You'll have to go back often in order to try everything!! Great service especially with Kat and Sean read more

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!! read more

The Hobnob - Habnob worst place ever rude workers! - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

They have the best truffle fries in Alameda and possibly in the East Bay! We also love their Brussels Sprouts, fish n chips (yay more fries!), hash, and friendly staff. Always yummy here! read more

Stumbled in on a Sunday afternoon and sat at the bar. It wasn't that busy, but for some reason, it took over 25 minutes to get our food out. We ordered fish chips, truffle fries, croquettes and Brussel sprouts. When the menu offer Brussel sprouts, it's definitely getting ordered. But imo, this wasn't the best, not the worst either. It says there's a balsamic glaze but i didn't taste it. I seen speckles of it, but the flavors weren't there. Fish and chips were good, very meaty. It says it was beer battered, but it looks between beer battered and tempura. The croquettes were really good, very creamy. Not sure if it was supposed to be more potato-ey, but it didn't taste like there was much. More like soupy consistency? Truffle fries have definitely changed since my last visit. Fries were really good, but i didn't taste much truffle. I did see they were hosting the love island watch party so i left and came back for that. It wasn't bad, but maybe there wasn't much advertising for it because it was just the bar area for it. But overall a fun vibe. read more

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. read more

The Hobnob - Tortilla burger - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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Wraps were very tasty and very friendly service. Would like more variety and the Wizard of Oz picture back on the wall.

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! read more

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I was visiting the area for the weekend and looking for a good brunch spot. Found this place. Absolutely delicious and staff were very friendly. Will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

At best this place deserved a one star for their service and that's extremely fair because i can't put zero stars. The service here was extremely terrible. I would never come back, considering i brought my friends I had higher expectations for this place. It was a major let down. To begin with they never checked up on our table and never in my life have I been forced to chase down a server in order to place an order. On top of that i have never been so disrespected by a server and much more received a sour attitude from staff when asking for basic customer service. This place should reevaluate their staff considering how good their food is. Don't get me wrong, excellent food and all but if you are here for shitty customer service this is the place for you. It's truly sad because if they cared for customer service they could go so far but this place will never see me again. read more

Love the atmosphere and the games shelf. Sometimes service is a little slow but the servers are great! read more

The Hobnob - Happy hour menu - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

The food, drinks, and service far exceeds any expectations. They'll make sure you're comfortable and the food is always so flavorful and hot. This is our go to for a great family meal. They think of everything with great menu offerings, music, and games. We love their tuna tinga tacos, butter fusilli, chicken karaage, wings, salads, fries, and special read more

The Hobnob - Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Very cool, American style bar with a great service and pleasant atmosphere. Surprisingly, the place serves alcohol and was full of underage kids, that, or obeying the law, and enjoying their dinner by themselves, or with their parents. I was very pleased to accept that trust, and enjoy that pleasant service provided by Maria. All the food that we've ordered, was done, just as we requested - not over fried, flavored, and met the needs of dining. Three appetizers, fish and chips and arugula salad accompanied with two beers each made this Friday eve a pleasant evening to enjoy. First time at this place, and for sure, with the excellent service received, this will not be the last visit here. read more

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Came here on a Saturday for their happy hour from from 3-5pm which includes drinks and appetizers! The food and drinks were delicious. We sat outside on a nice sunny afternoon. Great food and service! read more

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Came here at 6pm on a Saturday, and we didn't have to wait! We were seated outdoors and the service was quick. Truffle Fries: 6/10. Pretty crispy and not too truffle-y. Came with two different sauces. Chicken Tinga Tacos: 6/10. Had a nice spicy kick to it, and didn't care too much for it. It was okay to me. Crispy Brussel Sprouts: 6/10. Definitely crispy and pretty sweet. Potato and Prosciutto Croquettes: 6/10. Not pictured. Came with 2, but paid a little extra for another one for all of us. Not too bad! A great place to socialize and drink, there was a lot of indoor seating and a bar inside, as well as a bookcase filled with board games! read more

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Congratulations to the chef! I had a seared cod steak in quarters, perfectly seasoned with an aioli sauce on a bed of roasted peppers, spinach and quinoa. It was out of this world! Just a touch of spicy that made it pop. And boy did it satisfy, not only my tastebuds, but it is a healthy, packed with nutrients meal. WOWand thank you. I had no idea that Hobnob has great food. The Brussels sprouts on the side were also very delicious. Service is excellent and it is a neighborhood, not fancy restaurant. Music wasn't intrusive. Our waiter suggested we buy a bottle rather than by the glass, which was a perfect idea. Thank you all for a very wonderful, late afternoon into evening repast with a good friend! Mjo, Alameda read more

This is one of my family's FAVORITE brunch/lunch spots in Alameda. Very chill atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food. We have visited multiple times and have always enjoyed it. Thanks for great experience and delicious food! read more

Phil and Mikayla took great care of me and my friends Saturday brunch get together. Phil was very attentive and charismatic 10/10 read more

The Hobnob - Mimosa - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

Really great little restaurant. Ordered the fish & chips and the Brie burger. They were both great; cooked correctly and very tasty. I would recommend them. Service was great and attentive. read more

This is my third time coming to hop up. This is the first time that I have brought my two boys ages six and 13. The food was amazing. The staff went above and beyond it may look like a bar, but it is extremely family friendly. This is a location that just does not miss. And if you happen to get Phil, make sure you leave him a hell of a tip he's outstanding. read more

Great brunch and happy hour. I really enjoy the strawberry spinach salad with salmon. Generous portion of salmon. So good Yum Friendly staff too read more

The Hobnob - Happy Hour menu - New American Near Me - Alameda, California

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This place is my usual spot to bring my friends and family for brunch. Today.. I had a reservation for inside but it was a beautiful day in the Bay! I was greeted by Lee and told him the last time I was seated outside, the server forgot about me :(. He assured me that wouldn't be the case and I gladly took a seat out front. My friend and I.. later joined by my teen.. enjoyed the care, attention and personality of Lee! He was awesome! 5 stars to him and the food! I'll be back soon! Thanks for hiring a great person! read more

After a delicious American breakfast a block away, we went to The Hobnob. Really enjoyed our time here. Our bartender's recommendation was excellent with their house daiquiri, Mule cocktail while I enjoyed their Lost Coast Beer. Their bar food menu was excellent. Their Chicken waffle looked so good as well as their pancakes. We will definitely be back here for brunch. Really love their Several Large screen TV too. All in all, we had an amazing time and highly recommend. Cheers! read more

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Dad went back with my sister and ate inside and ordered his favorite fish and chips. This time he said they were very good (as usual) and the portion size was perfect. We may have to try it again and dine in. read more