Cute and casual little local diner that we've been getting breakfast at for 20 years. It feels like…read morethe only thing that's changed are the prices. They have classics, we love the lemon ricotta pancake special. The omelette came with a whole lemon scone. The food isn't the most fancy but it's solid and we like it.

I suspect this place is only getting by due to nostalgia and location…read more Remarkably bland corned beef hash with leather-tough bacon on the side for an additional 6 bucks. I managed to chew through that bacon, but it was a tough worthy of fork and knife. Speaking of forks, mine came with food already caked on. Yummy. A single diner with a single dish (+side of bacon) and a black coffee for over 35 bucks...Add the tip, and it really starts to feel absurd. ...I heard a lady complaining that her blueberry muffin came without blueberries and it did not surprise me. I've been here twice and both times left underwhelmed and baffled that the place is always busy with people. Low quality food, high prices and small portions. Do not recommend.

Immaculate vibes take this place to a 5/5…read more Staff was warm, open to a little playful banter, and so sweet. Location is packed full of charm, lots of great little nooks to have a conversation while enjoying flowers, bird song, and the cute dogs that pass by. There's also a lovely assortment of jams, candles, figurines, and such near the cash register. Latte was perfect. Chorizo burrito was fine, better with Tapatio. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu -- the waffles were singing their siren song in my direction.

Showed up for a coffee and pastry as a lunch time brunch, since was rushing. Should have gotten out…read moreof bed earlier to sit down. Cool atmosphere, wonderful menu I still need to sample, pastries and coffee are amazing. Wonderful staff, pet friendly area 5/5 worth going to !

I love this place, BUT I did nNOT know about the Green Dragon breakfast sando until today.. Today,…read moremy life has changed, my perspective on LIFFEEEE - has changed. I literally need a rooftop to scream from. This sandwich was sooo gooood. I'm only mad because I'm not hungry anymore. When will I be hungry again? Will.I.EVER.be hungry again [clapping hands emphatically btw]? All the coffee drinks are made with love. The staff here - crème de la creme of human beings. What can I say about them? That local spot you didn't know you needed in your life...until you discover the Green Dragon.

My partner was getting some nuclear chemical treatment on her hair down the street so I parked it…read morehere for awhile. Right off, I will rarely have anything bad to say about a coffee shop that opens at 7AM and has prosecco, wine and beer on the menu. We could have just come in from an overseas flight and for us it's 9PM. Great spot with indoor seating and outdoor seating along sidewalk. If sitting outside the College side is sunnier in the morning and louder. The Hudson side is quieter and less sunny. Also, there is a parklet on Hudson side. Lots of coffee options eventhough I just take it black. Lots of food options also. I had a bacon, egg and cheese sando on sour dough. No carbo Monday starts on..... Monday. I camped just inside the door to the right at a small high counter with 2 plugs along the bottom. Have to keep the electronics charged up you know. So staff is nice seems the people taking orders new everybody's name as they walked in so totally all locals, except for me. I was here for almost 4 hours on my computer and phone and it was not an issue. There were other people here when I came in and still there when I left. I could spend most of my day working here. As cofffee shops go it's one of the best. Having prosecco and wine definitely pushes this place onto 5 star catagory.

Laney College, Oakland…read more I always have a great experience with Laney Bistro. Food is great and staffs are awesome! Highly recommend!

It has been a substantial period of time since I've visited this student run Bistro at Laney…read moreCollege. I'm sorry I didn't take a photograph of the menu but the food that my companions and I had was superlative, especially giving the bill of affair fee of $35. It couldn't be better. We brought in our own bottle of wine, no corkage fee and away we went with a wonderful evening of culinary experiences! Chef Martin continues her magic!

It's a local pizza place at evenings and cafe / brunch place in weekends. Pizza are out of world,…read moreso delicious and well baked. Brunches are OK, again it's a very cozy local friendly place with good service. Has a very friendly homie atmosphere with local people and teenagers. Inside is large with many tables. Great for groups, kids, meet ups and gathering. Serves alcohol and has big screens inside for sports or TV's. Could be a cool sport bar too!

I need everyone to know this place is wonderful. The owner is kind and so respectful, as well as…read morethe rest of the staff working at this business. It is family owned and has such wonderful food here. The chilaquiles were so well made and felt homemade! There is also huge screens available to play local sports games and the music playing is very lively and fun. Will most definitely come back, they now have a permanent customer and I hope to return soon Muchas gracias por su ayuda y espero regresar pronto con mi familia y amistades !!

Weekday afternoon Parking outside…read moreEasy seating inside It's ice cream- how can it be bad? Tasted a few flavors before deciding Lots of people walking around but maybe not the most organized service

Poor, old, formerly great Fenton's. I grew up in Piedmont, I've been going there all of my life…read more Nowadays, I avoid going in, because the service was so rude so many times, I gave up. But, my boss orders us food from Fenton's via Doordash to be delivered to our Oakland office from time to time. Last several times in a row, it's been pretty dang bad, (the potato chips always taste fishy!) but today (8/5/26) it was literally garbage. We had 2 egg salad sandwiches and a jalapeno burger, plus two milkshakes. The egg salad sandwiches had to be straight up tossed out. Just not edible. The egg salad was sooo watery, it was like a soup. Just dripping and running down out of the bread. Also, a HEAVY mustard taste, overpowering everything else. The burger had a piece of something (literally) translucent on it, apparently their idea of a slice of cheese? And the accompanying fries were COLD. The toasted almond milkshake was so runny it was like a flavored water. Not at all a creamy consistency, I don't even think they made it with milk, it seemed to be just a tiny bit of ice cream, some water and a lot of ice cubes (still visible in the shake). Just nasty. The other milkshake seemed ok. Of course, with the order being from DoorDash, it's near-impossible to get any real support, so it's just basically a total loss. I don't know if Fenton's just doesn't GAF, since they're always busy anyways, OR if they need to pay their employees more in order to attract the sort of person who's capable of being trained to care to do things correctly, but it's just really a bummer that such a neat, fun, old legacy business is allowing itself to disappoint customers and turn into a big mess like this. Sad.

The Montclair Egg Shop is one of those places that has become a family tradition for us. This is…read moreusually where my siblings and I take our mom for her birthday or Mother's Day because it's one of her favorite breakfast spots. The restaurant has such a cozy, homey feeling that makes it perfect for a relaxed family breakfast. The food is always good, the atmosphere is welcoming, and it just feels like one of those neighborhood places that has been part of the community forever. One of my favorite things is coming when the farmers market is outside. After breakfast, we can walk around Montclair, browse the market, and make a whole morning out of it. Some restaurants you love because of the food, and some become special because of the memories attached to them. For my family, the Montclair Egg Shop is definitely both.

What a pleasant surprise! I've seen this place for years and never tried it, I just didn't want to…read morebe disappointed again by another place that serves mediocre breakfast. However!!! Their food is freaking fantastic. I ordered the corn beef and hash which came with two toasted eggs and a side of sourdough toast. Their coffee is also top-notch and I'm crazy picky about coffee. I could only eat half of my meal, but I was happy to take the rest home for breakfast tomorrow. Staff was super nice and friendly. I got seated right away although it did get busy and there was a line right after I got there on a Friday around 10:30 AM. Can't wait to come back and try their other items. Great great job.

We stopped by during one of the busiest weekends of Black History Month for the Black Joy Parade,…read moreand from the moment we arrived, everything felt seamless. Yes, the line was long -- but it moved quickly and smoothly, a true testament to how well the day was organized (they even had a bathroom attendant on site, which says a lot). We came ready to celebrate, and they delivered -- wine flowing by the glass and by the bottle, good energy all around. What we didn't expect was how easy it would be to settle in. Between the warm hospitality, the inviting ambience, and thoughtful touches like coffee and fresh pastries available to enjoy, we found ourselves lingering longer than planned. We loved it so much we ended up purchasing two bottles and staying awhile. Deshawn and his team truly exceeded expectations. It wasn't just service -- it was an experience.

My first time visiting the business. Very nice and clean place. Sunday was a very busy day due to…read morethe Black Joy Parade, which is understandable having a long line. My complaint is there were one of the business owners or employee standing around (tall, dark in statue) doing nothing for what I noticed, while the other two busy trying to serve the people to the best of their ability. I feel that if he would have been helping the line would have moved faster. That was not a good look especially while we trying to get in and out. Customer service is a plus to make a business successful. Remember, it is the Customers that is your business so strive to keep them happy. Wishing Marin's Kitchen & Coffee all the luck and success.