Brunch Restaurants near Alameda, CA

“I can not express how impressed and blown away I was visiting Neptune’s today “on accident”. I was driving past neptunes today and we ran into car trouble right in front. We got out and pushed the car into the nearest parking lot which happened to be neptunes. We had just bought a used car in the neighborhood and was trying to make it home and the battery just died. We spent some time pulling out the battery and ran next door to the auto parts store to buy a new one. Out of the blue an employee walked us out some water and said “I saw you out here and it’s hot. Wanted to give you some water and ask if you needed help. “ blown away by his kindness I thanked him but we had it covered. Once we got the battery replaced I decided to get breakfast from Neptune’s to show my thanks for their hospitality. Wow was I blown away. The breakfast was amazing , the coffee on point and the hospitality was unmatched. I give 5 stars for all in. My youngest son said. That guy is a good man! And I agree if you’re looking for good service and great food. Stop here! You won’t regret it.“

“We visited Alameda in April to attend a celebration of life for a family member that we lost suddenly. Our family was in town from all over the country, and we found Cafe Jolie Petit near our hotel. They took such great care of us, fed us meals on three or four consecutive days, and we could not have asked for better service or food during an emotional time. Pastries (Koiugn Amann!), Monte Cristo, and the coffee bar were our favorites, but everything we had was delicious. We hope to be back for happier circumstances at some point, and definitely will return!“

“Delightful dinner with a group of 6. Love that they have reservations! We had a mixed group of vegans and meat eaters and everyone was very pleased - starters, entrees, spices and flavor was spot on. They even surprisingly brought our friends some birthday ice cream! Terrific service all around.“

“Stopped by without realizing happy hour had just started.

* I ordered the sangria, buffalo cauliflower, and mac and cheese and was really happy with my choices. The only negative was waiting about half an hour for the food, but the views and sangria make this a great happy-hour spot.

The patio has great views of Lake Merritt, which made the whole experience that much better.“

“Scones are freshly baked, delicious, yams and eggs, my favorite, it’s healthy and yummy, hot mocha/chocolate taste great, not an ordinary….. love it 😍“

“When I look inside Oakland Grill the place is usually packed. But whenever I come here to have a big breakfast, it isn't. I think that is because I usually come here on weekdays. Street parking is also easier when I come here. Only a five minute walk to Jack London Square. I miss the Broadway Shuttle to connect from here to Uptown, or Downtown for entertainment. When I dine at Oakland Grill, I can choose between sitting at the low bar, or at a booth. Lots of familiar dishes on the menu.“

“Very solid Brazilian fare, good beer selection, wonderful service people“

“Was very quick to get seated in the morning and Fabio was fantastic with serving us making sure everything was perfect and on a timely matter, food was amazing and was fairly priced for each person with a high appetite. I Ordered the chicken and waffles and they were amazing with the fried potatoes“

“So good! Everything is made from scratch so it's going to take a little longer. Well worth the wait. We enjoyed the Creme Brulee French toast. Delicious. The handmade pasta with the seared prawns was amazing. The chicken and waffles was also delicious. The drinks were good and we were happy. The manager/Chef is very nice and accommodating. We will be back! I wish they were open during the week for lunch! Soon I hope! Paws crossed!“

“Delicious, fresh and wholesome food! We were visiting from out of town and just googled breakfast in Berkeley, and this place popped up. So glad we chose it, because our food was delicious. Our group had the lox bagel, breakfast burrito, and the jumpstart breakfast with pancakes and bacon. Everything was quality and cooked well. The smoothies and espresso drinks were also great!“