My Buddha's Bowls is good. All my veggies in my bowl is fresh and good. My godmother said her BLT was good, and the service is good, they just forgot to put avocado on her BLT. The Turkey sandwich is really good. The corn fritters was good and the sauce that come on the fritters is amazing if you love aioli. read more

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Service and ambiance were great! Our server was friendly and made some great recommendations. We had our dog with us so had to sit outside but they have a small patio which worked out great. She even brought out a water bowl and treat for my pup. The espresso martini was strong and delicious. The Bloody Mary was tasty and refreshing with all the accoutrements. The waffles were soft and the omelette had a good amount of cheese and chorizo. The preachers daughter croissant was tasty too. The ground mustard, green apples, and thyme onion jam was a good combo, but needed a little more sweetness from the jam. They have live music on Sundays which was a nice touch to a Sunday brunch. If you find yourself in the area, have a big group, or your dog with you, come and try it out! read more

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So many hidden gems in Alameda & this one qualifies as a great place for a group or just going solo. The waiter was very attentive & friendly which always makes the stay more pleasant. Order: Dirty Turkey/ : Turkey, mushroom, thyme, Sun "dried tomato puree, provolone & white cheddar cheese with Dates. A very satisfying sandwich with a surprisingly sweet note with the dates. Nothing feels as comforting as a delicious sandwich. A definite item to have again. In addition to the sandwich I opted for their creamy tomato soup. What a wonderful surprise to find that they make it homemade. The difference was immediately noticed when I had my soup spoon full of soup with the sweetness of fresh tomatoes, the creamy milk component & fresh herbs & spices. Something I would look forward to again. Ambiance & service was superb with a personal attentiveness to our water & food. My only regret was not getting to try their Buddha Bowl salad comprised of quinoa, arugula, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, mushroom, beets, avocado, pepitas nut & balsamic glaze. I was hoping they did a 1/2 sandwich & salad, but they offer this, so I'll have to ale it a point to order that next time. Such a spacious & relaxing place! A definite place to revisit. & Creamy Tomato Soup was fresh, loved the sundried read more

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I've come across this restaurant on yelp before but was never intrigued to try it. Just yesterday I was looking for a place that does Belgian waffles since my boyfriend wanted it for weekend brunch. I came across this spot and looked at the menu photos and it shows a good variety of breakfast and brunch items. Today 6/23/2024, my bf and I came to dine in (sat outside in the parklet) and we were given a small menu that had maybe 6-7 main items and appetizers/drinks. (Sorry I forgot to take a photo of it.) I was a bit confused when I saw the menu after seeing a different one on the yelp photos. I'm guessing they have a rotating menu or completely changed menu? Since we didn't order that much between the two of us, it was a quick visit. Our waitress was nice overall, service was average, and the food came out at a decent time. The food tasted good and fresh. I enjoyed sitting out on the parklet. Inside has a bar area. Restrooms are cute with blue/teal walls and brass gold accents lol. Overall 3.8 stars; I wish they had other pastries and dishes to try on this day that I went. read more

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This review is solely on the drinks and ambiance. Such a cute place to just grab a drink and catch up. Not too busy and not too loud. Very relaxing setting. If you're just walking in park street on a nice day I recommend stopping by! read more

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Very cute bar with great tasting foods! Names and descriptions on the menu sound pretty normal like any other brunch places, but they tasted abnormally good :-) Our favorite was chicken & mushroom skewers. Slices of scallion, creamy & salty sauce go very well with grilled Shiitake mushroom and this becomes great addition to chicken skewer. We also liked Roast beef sandwich - juicy roast beef with buttery croissant. But I actually really liked salad that comes together. There's no extra special additions, but its lime cilantro dressing makes salad simple but extra refreshing. Also had malasada donuts - I was able to try both passion fruit and peach ones (thanks to very generous staff) and I highly recommend passion fruit one. I was first bit sad to know that dinner menus that I saw from older reviews are no longer available because this place is going through management and menu changes, but very soon I got happy with the new menus I tried. Hope they continue to make more hot and heavier food options as all food we tried tasted great so far! Staffs were very friendly, and provided great suggestions. Want to revisit again on more brunch time to try other menus. read more

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COVID 19 REVIEW   Came here for lunch during the week and sat outside in their parklet.  There are walls between you and the street, but the best part is that there isn't much traffic on this side street.  So we sat at a table under a patio umbrella.     Service was excellent.  I had a turkey and melted cheese croissant sandwich which was just fine.  It came with chips.  The sandwich probably could have used some lettuce.     I parked in the shopping center parking lot across Park Street.   I'd eat here again. read more

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Randomly stopped by to grab dinner...I should have done the actual research and checked their menu before coming here. Their food is mostly brunch/lunch orientated NOT for dinner. Our group arrived and we sat down and then just sat and waited not sure what the ordering process was. That day they had a bartender who was busy making drinks, staff behind the counter and another staff sitting at the bar on their phone. Eventually the staff member that was on their phone came over and got our order. The encounter was a little odd, but to each their own. We ordered a number of drinks off the happy hour menu. All were very delicious especially the Dragon fruit sangria. Since we were there for dinner the only thing that interested us off of the menu was the charcuterie board which was delicious BUT for the price very small. Overall their food menu is a little limited so I would only return for drinks. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

So what is this place? Sandwich shop? Wine bar? Coffee shop? Pub? Speakeasy? Kinda all of the above. Parking on Park St can be challenging so I parked in the lot across the street. Walking in, there's about 10 tables and a bar. Being by myself, I just pulled up a seat at the bar. I came for their Dirty Turkey croissant sandwich which was very good, although the mushrooms were a little overpowering. I also had the mango and friends tea which was excellent. On this Saturday afternoon, they had a guitar player which contributed to the hang-out vibe. The servers were super nice. Cool, relaxed vibe. The food was OK, prices were a little high for a sandwich but reasonable for coffee, tea, and drinks. I'd come back if I wanted to have a nice place to hang out for a while. read more

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Very nice lunch! Cute place, looked pretty inside but we dined outdoors. Very generous portions of salad (with bacon) and a yummy tuna sandwich. We even had a lunch cocktail and they were nice too, at a great midday happy hour price! Once I have sampled more than 2 dishes, this might well become a 4 star in my book. read more

On Tuesday this week, I was hunting around an alternative place to eat after learning that Speisenkammer was closed for lunch (until Friday, this time of year). I was so disappointed! Well, The Preacher's Daughter popped up on my Yelp app (it's good, I recommend...lol), so 2 blocks away I went. Parking is a mess with no lot and limited metered street parking. But once inside, it's a "cute as hell" place. A bar-like setting with high-top tables in the front, and on the side, a combo of high-top and standard tables. A decor is a little dated, but it was clean and I liked. For lunch, the menu is filled with salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, coffees, and lots of beers, wines, and cocktails. A special brunch menu with eggs, waffles, scones is offered 2pm. I was disappointed to learn that they offer nothing different for the evening. C'mon, a few entrees wouldn't hurt things. A happy hour menu is offered 3pm-6pm, M-F. I ordered a Farmer's Daughter sandwich [$15, 4.0 stars] -- not offered whole wheat (my preferred), I got it on a nice toasted sourdough. There were things I liked about it: sliced granny smith apples, warm onion-thyme jam, whole grain mustard; but the turkey was good taste but not great, they use packaged already sliced cut. The side salad was only kale and arugula with a lemon vinaigrette, plain yes, but excellent quality and so healthy. I think at this point I would recommend the brunch menu, and/or coming in for drinks later on. PS. Very nice service! read more

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I've been coming here for quite a while for brunch during the weekends with family that includes 2 fur babies. Outdoor seating is perfect for the pups and a really nice change, because even dogs deserve adventure and a slice of bacon. PD changed ownership about a year ago, but the food is till yummy and a value for the dollar. Staff is prompt and courteous with wait staff remembering your face to be treated with a warm welcome back. read more

I don't know how I haven't been here sooner! This super cafe is right across the Alameda marketplace so parking is ample. The decor and ambiance is super chill and perfect for a cute date or a girls brunch. The fact that the outside of the cafe looks like a typical old Alameda Victorian house adds to its charm. The menu is pretty small and limited but that means the food is delicious! (The manager said they're working on expanding) There's a separate brunch and dinner menu, but all the food I've had is so well made it doesn't really matter what time you come. Any of the croissant sandwiches are amazing and the charcuterie board is almost too pretty to eat!!There's a full bar, but the specialty cocktails always hit. The tiramisu-tini is my favorite! They also have delectable malasadas! There's also a cute outdoor section! Coming here will always result in a good time! read more

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This is Walt's Adventures and I am Walt and I am reporting to you from the Preacher's Daughter in Alameda, California. This eatery is a hidden gem which I found to be far above satisfactory. The large cheese and Charcuterie is a meal onto itself and worthy of sharing. Usually when a presentation is so perfect, one can expect that they had reached the climactic conclusion of the dish. I guarantee you that this was not the case here for the taste of this meat and cheese board was without precedent. It was the finest that I have ever experienced. One would think that the main lunch course would be hard to follow. It did so seamlessly as if the meals were prepared by a master conductor. The Bacon Pesto Flatbread was delicious with its bread soft, the homemade potato salad made my taste buds dance and even the Mac-n-cheese had my 13 year old daughter wanting more. 4 of 5 for the bacon did detract from the cheese a bit and the Prosciutto was a little more pure for my taste. Unlike the film centered in Oz, I knew there had to be someone behind the curtain here in Alameda for magic was wielded and I will be returning for another round of perfection. read more

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First time here for myself and my friend but it won't be my last time (my friend has already been back with out me) This venue is women owned There is nice decor inside (for sale) Indoor/outdoor seating Full bar (yaaay) Music is a vibe Customer service is awesome!! Prices are reasonable I noticed some tables were "reserved" obviously you can make reservations to secure a table I had 2 mimosas and avocado toast Mimosas were good and avocado toast was tasty I also had a side of fruit Fruit was fresh Parking situation: Street parking only They have a little coffee corner area they sell coffee and pastries Super cute read more

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Had been wanting to try this place and I'm glad I did. A hidden gem in the neighborhood. Although there were a couple of regular tables, most of the seating were at high-top tables; I guess since it was a wine bar first before a breakfast joint. It was a bit of a challenge with little ones as the table was at their eye level and also making sure they don't slid off the seat. However with that said, it was still a kid friendly spot! The place was casual and chill. We actually met the artist that had their artwork featured at the place. That was cool! Service was ok. Although It took a while for the food to come out, it was delicious! I had the lox crostini and it was wonderful! The toasted crostini had just the perfect crunchiness and packed with flavors. The tomatoes were so fresh! We also enjoyed the croque madame, the 3 egg omelette and the bacon, egg and cheese croissant sandwich accompanied by the smooth and creamy Vanilla and Hazelnut lattes. Oh my.., the ube Bundt cake was scrumptious!!! The caramel drizzle added a touch of sweetness to this deliciousness. This is a must try! read more

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My experience was exceptional!! They are very pleasant, the music was jammin. My husband saw what looked like filled donuts he inquired and we found out they are a Hawaiian donut calls Malasadas. They make them fresh, daily. They said they pretty much nailed it. We bought one of each to try. We were informed that they have other Hawaiian pastries at the Farmer's Market in Alameda. My husband wanted a breakfast sandwich which brought us here. They definitely nailed the Breakfast Sando!!! I did substitute the black truffle cheese for their Monterey and Jack combo. (I'm not a big fan of truffle flavor)‍ Our sandwiches were BOMB !!! Yes, we put some Tapatio hot sauce on it. Mmm mmm good!!! My husband actually said "This is the BEST breakfast sandwich I've had in a VERY LONG TIME!!!" We will be back, AND they are working on expanding their menu even more!!! We're here for it!!! Till the next time!!! read more

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Another great visit. Alexandra is such a pleasant individual. Great service. Enjoy the outside dining and dog friendly environment. The food is amazing as always. My son ordered the omelette with chips. Little less chips would be my only suggestion. Gets too greasy. Loved my lavender latte. Very subtle but so tasty. read more

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Been eyeing The Preacher's Daughter so was so glad to come here for a work lunch! When we arrived at around 1:30 PM for a late lunch, there weren't too many people there. This was the first time I was stepping into The Preacher's Daughter after seeing it so much in passing / online and I love the space. There's a good amount of tables inside with plenty of seating at the bar as well. They even have quite a few tables outside if you'd like to enjoy the fresh air/sunny weather. It looks like you can order at the bar, but we ended up finding a seat outside and were given menus. From there, we had table service and our orders started coming out pretty quickly. I ordered their BL-Tea ($18.50), with the avocado on the side (avocado is not my fave - unpopular opinion, I know). It came with a choice of side salad or fruit for an additional $2. I opted for the side salad. Overall, a pretty good sandwich. I liked the aioli that came with it and I was pleasantly surprised that it came on a croissant (I should've read that in the menu). However, $18.50 for bacon and veggies on a croissant definitely feels steep. I could've bought all of those items at the grocery store for less and made more, but that's true for eating out at most places. I also got a hot cappuccino - no notes! It was delicious. Not sure I'd come back for breakfast/lunch as the prices are quite up there for what you get, but I definitely want to come back for a night to enjoy what they've got at the bar. read more

Drinks and food here are both very yummy, and servers are so kind! My favorite thing I've had so far might be the chocolate mousse - it's just delightful. I enjoyed all of the food I've ordered, though I found the "just Juan Kiss" to be too sweet for my liking. read more

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We got a mimosa flight. I liked the different flavor juices in it. If I remember correctly, it was mango, pineapple, and guava juice. I got the butterfly pea lavender lemonade with a shot of vodka. It is under mocktail but I asked the waiter if we can add alcohol. Keep in mind it was an extra $8 I think for the vodka. It was pretty good! We got the flat bread and croissant sandwiches. They were all pretty good! I definitely want to try their other sandwiches. The sandwiches came with chips or potato salad. The staff are nice and friendly. Restrooms are clean. Parking is okay! You may need to walk a little bit but it isn't that difficult to find parking! We ate outside and the sun felt nice. It can get a bit chilly so I'd bring a jacket in case you get cold. read more

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It was a Sunday afternoon and we decided to change things up a bit by exploring the streets of Alameda for something to eat. We drove up and down Park and Webster and settled on The Preacher's Daughter. I looked up the menu and there was a variety of items that looked tasty. When we walked up to the storefront, we could hear jazz music. HOW FANTASTIC! There was live music coming from the band playing in the outside area. I could hear sax, guitar and drums and eventually there would be a singer joining them. My Hubby likes to try Bloody Mary's whenever we go out for breakfast or brunch, so why not? He really enjoyed the flavor and the spice of the mix and said the amount of vodka, horseradish and celery salt was balanced. This drink paired well with his chopped salad. The salad serving was generous but he was able to finish it with no problem. I opted for a water and the preacher's daughters chicken salad sandwich on a croissant with potato salad. Now, I am super picky with potato salad, as I can duplicate my Gramma's Hawaiian potato salad to a tee. I don't like too many items in my salad, the basic items will do. Now, I am a stickler for weighing and measuring my food so this was a perfect serving size for me as it offered me 3 additional meals if I chose to eat it later. What ended up happening instead was my son enjoyed the left over sandwich and the potato salad. He said it was, "DELICIOUS". I'm looking forward to enjoying a different item from the menu and hope to go on a Sunday, when they have live music playing. GOOD JOB PREACHER'S DAUGHTER. read more

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Tasty food (when they get your order right), tasty drinks, but the service is lacking. When we sat down, it took a long time for them to come and acknowledge us. I thought that might have just been a one-off, but noticed another party eventually getting up and asking the bartender about ordering as they had been sitting for a while without being acknowledged as well. When the waitress did come, she wasn't friendly or welcoming at all, and it felt like we were inconveniencing her for taking up her time. When the food came, my husband unrolled his silverware from the napkin to find out that he only had a knife, which wasn't going to help him eat his omelette. We looked for the waitress, but after a while passed without seeing her my husband got up to track her down. Her response was to say that she thought she gave us silverware - kind of odd to have to explain that you did but the fork was missing. Once a fork was acquired, my husband cut into his omelette to see that the lox that he ordered in his omelette was missing. Time to try and track down our missing waitress again. When we finally got her, she went to the kitchen to get a plate of lox for him, but at that point the entire omelette was cold. Cold eggs are not great. When they do get your order right - the food is tasty! I had the breakfast sandwich on a croissant, and it was warm and delicious, with a perfectly toasted buttery croissant. I gave my husband the other half (as it was a good size), and he was much more impressed with the sandwich. We wanted a second round of drinks, and of course our waitress was nowhere to be found again, so we went to the bar to order from someone else. The drinks were tasty and not overly sweet. It seemed like they used fresh ingredients. I really wanted to like this place and give them my support as they are women and minority owned (and being a Hispanic woman myself)... but I'm not sure we would be back. Street parking can be found pretty easily on a weekend morning, and the place was mostly empty while we were there (so no worries on a line). It's a shame that the service was honestly offensive, as the food (when it is served warm and your order is correct) is quite tasty and the cocktails were very nice. read more

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Used to be a great spot. But it has really gone down in terms of service. I will never step foot in there again. Here's why: New management is atrocious! I was sitting at a table eating my fries and drinking a soda while working on a project when the GM abruptly and suddenly came over with my check and said "you need to leave. we need this table." I replied "excuse me, what?" The she proceeded to say, "yeah i need to give this table to those men over there." As a long standing customer who has actually really positive exchanges with the GM and staff in the past, I was totally stunned and flabbergasted. There were other tables with other solo guests who were working on their stuff. So I couldn't comprehend why she had come over to my table to single me out. I couldn't understand why I was being singled out and treated so rudely. So I replied, "now? Why? Are there any other tables?" And she said, "yeah now. Our trivia night is happening and those men need the table. You can sit at the bar." So I asked, "This place is only for trivia right now?" And she responded flippantly, "yeah" I literally had to hold back my tears as I've never been treated so poorly before there or at any cafe. Couldn't even look her or any of her staff in the face bc I felt humiliated and angry. Still can't believe I was rushed out and my tab closed without me asking because the men wanted to sit in my seat. I wasn't asked if I wanted to stay for the trivia. It was assumed that I wasn't going to play along when I actually would have considered staying and participating. Again, used to love that place for its ambiance (food has never been so great) and the friendly staff that used to work there under the old management. Never again would I go or recommend bc that's not how you treat a customer. read more

The customer service was good. The location had a bunch of great art. The food was not good. I took a few bites of the sandwich before I opened it up to find brown apples. It was also just boring. The sandwich was warm but everything was too soft and bland. I chose a side salad and it was just all arugula and a boring salad dressing. read more

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What happened to this place?? Used to be our go to spot. Mostly for drinks but always reliably solid food options and they seemed to put in decent effort. Now we show up and the menu changed again... we will never make the mistake of eating here again. Come here for drinks only. The fish and chips was a joke (literally kettle chips and canned anchovies) and the truffle quesadilla was like sliced provolone and mushrooms microwaved on a store bought tortilla. Felt like if a child had tried to make actual restaurant food as a joke. On top of that everything took way too long, and then they forgot one of our items. read more

Was looking forward to coming here after seeing such positive reviews on Yelp. We came for Sunday brunch and sat outside. Ambiance outside was in a parklet and pretty good, clean, and cute. Our dog came with us and our nephew. They only have 2 high chairs in the restaurant and both were in use so we couldn't get one. The server came and took our drink orders and food orders. We had a party of 6 adults and 1 kid. We asked if our dog could have some water and she never came back with any and wasn't sure if there was a dog bowl. After we ordered, we waited almost 1 hour before our food to come. The server never came to refill our water, service was spotty and we all had empty glasses after sitting outside for an hour. The food itself was okay. We had omelettes and I had the croque madame. Definitely not worth the wait of an hour to make. In the end, we waited so long for our check, I gave up and went inside to pay the bill and get to go boxes. We were automatically charged 20% because of our party of 6 despite the service being pretty awful. I'm not sure if it would be better service inside but I definitely would never come back again for brunch. Maybe their high reviews are more for dinner or the bar. I was pretty disappointed. read more

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I've only ever ordered from Preacher's Daughter once early in the pandemic, but decided to give it a second chance today since my partner has never tried it. We made a short pit stop here around 10:30-11ish for a small brunch and opted to sit outdoors since it was nice and sunny. They have a good amount of seats both indoors and outdoors. Between my partner and I, we decided to share a Buddha Bowl and added Lox to it, and a vegan Snickerdoodle. Originally, I wanted to try their seasonal scone, but they sure ran out quick! Hopefully we get to try them next time. I also got an Ube Latte w/ Almond Milk (other non-dairy milk options are available), and my partner got a glass of Grapefruit Juice. My Ube Latte was not bad! Color wise, it's not as purple as I thought it would be, but that's a good sign in my opinion. My partner thought it has a pretty strong Ube taste. I, on the other hand, thought the coffee flavor was stronger than the Ube, but it still comes through! I liked that their Ube Latte came steaming hot. It got too sweet for me in the end, so if I ever come back, maybe I'll ask to adjust the sweetness of that's an option. As for the Buddha Bowl, for one, it's a good size light meal. For two, it's a small snack, haha. The bowl was refreshing, and the balsamic glaze added a nice contrast. There were a good amount of all ingredients and the veggies were pretty fresh! I can see why it's a popular item. Lastly, the vegan Snickerdoodle! This was a perfect little sweet snack! It was crispy on the outside, but chewy on the inside. The only way I can describe the taste of this Snickerdoodle is that it as a hint of burnt cinnamon, in a good way. All in all, we enjoyed our little brunch here and would certainly come back to try some other menu items. As we didn't stay for too long, I can't say much about the service since there wasn't too much interaction, but staff seemed nice from what I can gleam! read more

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We didn't have any intentions of coming here, it was a Yelp link sent in a group chat very last second. We stopped by, we made it for happy hour. We ordered some sangrias and other cocktails. We were meeting with friends for dinner, their options were more for lunch deli food. We ordered the charcuterie. I think for $35 it was not worth it. The service was great and very attentive. We happened to stumble in on trivia night. We played a few rounds, but once we realized it was going to be many more rounds we opted out. We were there to catch up with friends we hadn't seen in some time. read more

I've been to this restaurant several times and want to say that everything I've had here is super delicious. I especially love their soups-wholesome and warm, and they do not skimp on ingredients. Their vegetable soup is loaded with nutritious vegetables, their tomato soup sweet chunks of tomatoes, and today's carrot ginger sweet potato soup was creamy, sweet and savory, also loaded with chunks of sweet potatoes. Their dirty turkey sandwich is so delish-the croissant is super crispy, and everything inside the sandwich has a wonderful balance of flavors. Staff is super friendly, efficient, and goes the extra mile to make sure their customers are well taken care of. I look forward to the next time I stop by and would love to try more sandwiches and soups! read more

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**My Go-To Friday Spot - Hidden Gem in the Bay Area** If you're looking for a chill artisty spot to kick off your Friday night, this the place. The food is good, and the drinks are even better. The overall ambiance is laid-back/mature, it's the perfect pregame spot to be at before heading out for the night, especially since it closes at 11 PM on Fridays. Reminds a little of a few lounges in NY/Mex City The DJ - Adambeen really knows how to set the vibe. He curates a perfect mix of both smooth, mature sounds - blending new and old artists like Brent Faiyaz, Doechii, Kendrick, Isaiah Falls, and J Dilla, alongside Bay Area legends and timeless oldies. Whether you're here for the cocktails, the music, food or all three, this is a fantastic spot for music lovers to unwind and enjoy a great evening. I'd also like the mention that the prices for the quality of cocktails are truly unmatched!!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Went for brunch with some friends. The staff was nice, food came out quickly, had good outdoor seating for us and our dog. The menu for brunch was small and the food was fine but I think this might be a better spot for drinks than a meal. Would come back but with different expectations. read more

My SIL and I had such a wonderful lunch today! First time for both of us. It was the restaurant's third anniversary, so they treated all patrons to a free glass of Prosecco. Very thoughtful and what a wonderful way to share the joy of their anniversary. I enjoyed the Farmer's Daughter Croissant. And my SIL had the Buddha Bowl, which is vegan- just not labeled with the "VG." SIL also asked for a decaf coffee and was brought a delicious decaf Americano. Our server was delightful, engaging, and was the cherry on top of our amazing luncheon. Looking forward to return visit! read more

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Woof. I really wanted to love Preacher's Daughter, but it ended up being a pretty "meh" experience. We waited ages for a patio table, and when we finally sat down, the service was all over the place. The owner seemed more interested in chatting with us about his backstory than helping his clearly overwhelmed staff, who were struggling to manage the six tables on the patio. Despite asking for our coffee, we had to remind them multiple times--10 minutes later, it finally showed up. Same story with forks--we were literally sitting with food in front of us and no utensils. The table was messy when we sat down, and we had to clean it ourselves. The food was also a letdown, especially since the menu didn't match what was posted on their website for brunch. There were fewer vegetarian options than advertised on their Instagram and website, which was disappointing. Overall, the service was slow and spotty, the food lackluster, and definitely not worth the $80 price tag. I hate to leave a bad review, but it wasn't the experience we were hoping for. Honestly, save your money and head to one of the bahn mi spots up the street instead--better quality, quicker service, and the perfect cure for brunch hankerings. read more

It's a cute cafe with friendly staff. However, service was a bit slow and they didn't have matcha which is what I wanted. Their open face sandwiches were good and really pretty to look at but took a long time and the portions were a bit small. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a group of 7, and found that the wait wasn't too long for a typically busy day and time. The space itself is well lit, with high ceilings and lots of room. There are sets of tables and a bar area that can accommodate a variety of different groups. The staff was attentive and helped whenever we had questions about the menu. I ended up trying out the Croque Madame and mimosa flight (guava, pineapple, mango, orange); the Croque Madame was accompanied by a fresh pasta soup. The breakfast sandwich had a nice smooth texture and was packed with flavor and softness! Food might be a little pricey but let's be real, you're paying for quality here. I'd definitely come back again! read more

The Preacher's Daughter - Cafes Near Me - Alameda, California

Wow, I see a lot of positive reviews so I don't want to be a bummer, but this was terrible. 1. Bloody Marys: The drink was fine but the olives tasted rotted... I don't know how olives go bad but they were soft and mushy and tasted like vomit. When we mentioned it, the bartender came out and told us that's how they were supposed to be. It's funny when you complain about somethting and then they come out and tell you you're wrong... then continue to talk to you until you literally have to say, "Alright, thanks... please let us continue with our meal now." 2. Wedge Salad: I guess I didn't look closely at this on the menu but when it came out, there was no blue cheese or bacon. Instead, it was a sweet, onion-ey dressing and crumbled... tortilla? When I asked, they said it was like a "Southwestern" style wedge salad. Seriously flavorless and bad. Really weird choices by the chef on a traditional staple 3. Green Goddess Salad: They were out of the goddess dressing so couldn't make it. How do you run out of dressing? Can't make more? 4. Lox toast: Instead of toast this was literally prepared on 4 Hawaiian bread rolls. Yes, the kind you get from the store. Not toasted, just raw rolls out of the package Overall, really terrible menu choices and preparation... one of the worst in Alameda (I can only think of one other place with an equally poor experience). To their credit, the wait staff was very understanding and one of them agreed wholeheartedly that the menu in general was terrible. We got discounts on the food and drinks but still somehow ended up paying over $60 with a 20% tip (Naturally I didn't penalize the wait staff) If you go here expecting to get what you see on the menu, you're gonna be disappointed. Fire the chef and serve more straightforward dishes--don't drizzle honey on top of lox over a Hawaiian bun and think you're getting away with something. Bottom line: The whole experience felt like I was at a friend's house for a thrown-together lunch, replete with leftover ingredients that didn't quite fit One star for decent parklet and friendly servers (except one of them lingered too long while trying to convince me the olives were fine as is and I was wrong to dislike them) read more

Nice place to go for brunch on Saturday if you'd like a quiet place to eat when the other breakfast/ brunch spots in Alameda are full. read more

The Preacher's Daughter - Chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - Alameda, California

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This place has closed. We drove from Oakland to check it out and word from the locals is this place is closed. They were not open as the website hours suggested. read more

I have been SO EXCITED to try this place. The other reviews have seemed so fantastic. Unfortunately, The Preacher's Daughters fell far from my expectations. I went as a vegan with two omni friends. The previous menus seem to have vegan options clearly labeled. The new menus do NOT. I had to ask my server what could be made vegan & was told the sandwiches. I tried to order a sandwich to be told those could actually not be made vegan. I opted to not order food. I did order a mule. My friends ordered a turkey sandwich & an order of french toast, as well as a sangria. We were seated around 1:10. We ordered around 1:15. Multiple tables came and seated/ordered after us. We did not get our drinks until about 1:40. My drink was fine. When they brought my drink out, they then decided to let us know they were out of the sangria my friend ordered 25 minutes ago. This seemed very careless to us. Tables getting seated after us were getting their food before us. Bigger parties as well. At this point, we were nearing about 35 minutes waiting on a sandwich & french toast. The restaurant was not busy by any means. My friend got up to say something at this point, but luckily the food was on it's way. My friends did say their food was fine, but didn't think it was worth the pricetag. Note this place has a lot of upcharges, $2 for a fruit side instead of side salad, for example. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be returning. The menu is far too expensive to have this kind of experience. I hope they are able to work out some of these issues. Seems like a decent place, just wouldn't recommend for vegans. I do appreciate my waitress comping the cocktail tho! read more