The new renovations are great! The ambiance is great. I always come here for the self serve salad which is reasonably priced! Have gotten smoothies as well which are decent. Not amazing but not bad.
Sarah T
My husband and I stopped for lunch on a bike ride that passed through the the area. It’s a hidden lunch gem in a office space, but we’re glad we found it. We went halfsies on the Sicilian chicken sandwich and the falafel wrap. Both were delicious, but the falafel wrap was the real standout. I’d go out of my way to come back for another one of those.Good service, nice staff, great outdoor seating on a sunny day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori H
The location in the waterfront industrial Park is great, with very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating - also it’s clean. The gentleman who took my order was not friendly at all, and I didn’t get acknowledged while he was reading his phone standing at the register in front of me for a solid minute. Scrambled eggs were good, but… the “very crispy bacon” I requested twice was greasy, thin and limp. Potatoes were tasteless and the rye toast may have very lightly broiled on one side but it was soggy. Oh, and all of this with a small coffee for $17. Next time I’ll go to Jim’s or bring my own breakfast and get a cuppa Joe here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Daniel Kopti
Such an amazing experience from catering to in-person services! Great food as well
Julie B.
One time I found baby roaches in the Cesar salad wrap. I almost died of disgust. People their are friendly but never going there again
jim r.
Amazing food and people! I eat hear almost every day, as they have a huge menu with a lot of yummy options! Highly recommended.
Ngoc Yen Hoang
Yummy saladLots of variety of options. The chinese cracker elevate the tasteLots of space to dine in and outdoors
Andrea A.
Overpriced and undercooked don't get the burritos with steak meat is trash and the rice is hard go somewhere else
Aaron Kappler
I hired Why Cook? to cater an event for 75 people expecting good food. They delightfully exceeded my expectations. I choose BBQ chicken and pork. Wow!! The food was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend that you consider them when planning events.
Cindy Mendiola
Omg I ordered a teriyaki chicken burrito. It is too salty and not edible. Don’t waste your money here
Great place for fresh foods, including Middle Eastern, USA and Mexican choices plus a salad bar. Open clean room. Casual. Outside tables too. Great place to wait for Oakland Airport, 6 minute drive
Jana H.
I hired Why Cook to cater my husbands military retirement party. I received exceptional service from Rima. She spent time providing a tasting of different items and helping me plan for the event. The food arrived right on time. We ordered assorted wraps, sandwiches, pasta salad and greek salad. Everything was fresh and delicious. I received so many compliments about the food! I would definitely use Why Cook for a future event.
Lavender Meeks
The ladies are nice but the food is not worth it!!! Eat the bag of chips, corn nuts or candy in your desk and drink plenty of water until you get home.
Bill B.
Why Cook catered my birthday party for 50 people on a Sunday afternoon. The food was so much better than a typical restaurant! They provided great variety for a table spread that I didn't expect. No quickie dishes. These were like home cooking Mediteranian style. I won't hesitate to use them again. We also go down to the Alameda location for lunches. The outdoor setting is very pleasant and relaxing. Good work, Why Cook!
Shae B.
We didn't have a lot of food options by our hotel so we were pleasantly surprised to find this place. The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the cleanliness and ambiance. The patio area is nice.
The new renovations are great! The ambiance is great. I always come here for the self serve salad which is reasonably priced! Have gotten smoothies as well which are decent. Not amazing but not bad.
My husband and I stopped for lunch on a bike ride that passed through the the area. It’s a hidden lunch gem in a office space, but we’re glad we found it. We went halfsies on the Sicilian chicken sandwich and the falafel wrap. Both were delicious, but the falafel wrap was the real standout. I’d go out of my way to come back for another one of those.Good service, nice staff, great outdoor seating on a sunny day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The location in the waterfront industrial Park is great, with very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating - also it’s clean. The gentleman who took my order was not friendly at all, and I didn’t get acknowledged while he was reading his phone standing at the register in front of me for a solid minute. Scrambled eggs were good, but… the “very crispy bacon” I requested twice was greasy, thin and limp. Potatoes were tasteless and the rye toast may have very lightly broiled on one side but it was soggy. Oh, and all of this with a small coffee for $17. Next time I’ll go to Jim’s or bring my own breakfast and get a cuppa Joe here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Such an amazing experience from catering to in-person services! Great food as well
One time I found baby roaches in the Cesar salad wrap. I almost died of disgust. People their are friendly but never going there again
Amazing food and people! I eat hear almost every day, as they have a huge menu with a lot of yummy options! Highly recommended.
Yummy saladLots of variety of options. The chinese cracker elevate the tasteLots of space to dine in and outdoors
Overpriced and undercooked don't get the burritos with steak meat is trash and the rice is hard go somewhere else
I hired Why Cook? to cater an event for 75 people expecting good food. They delightfully exceeded my expectations. I choose BBQ chicken and pork. Wow!! The food was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend that you consider them when planning events.
Omg I ordered a teriyaki chicken burrito. It is too salty and not edible. Don’t waste your money here
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place for fresh foods, including Middle Eastern, USA and Mexican choices plus a salad bar. Open clean room. Casual. Outside tables too. Great place to wait for Oakland Airport, 6 minute drive
I hired Why Cook to cater my husbands military retirement party. I received exceptional service from Rima. She spent time providing a tasting of different items and helping me plan for the event. The food arrived right on time. We ordered assorted wraps, sandwiches, pasta salad and greek salad. Everything was fresh and delicious. I received so many compliments about the food! I would definitely use Why Cook for a future event.
The ladies are nice but the food is not worth it!!! Eat the bag of chips, corn nuts or candy in your desk and drink plenty of water until you get home.
Why Cook catered my birthday party for 50 people on a Sunday afternoon. The food was so much better than a typical restaurant! They provided great variety for a table spread that I didn't expect. No quickie dishes. These were like home cooking Mediteranian style. I won't hesitate to use them again. We also go down to the Alameda location for lunches. The outdoor setting is very pleasant and relaxing. Good work, Why Cook!
We didn't have a lot of food options by our hotel so we were pleasantly surprised to find this place. The food was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the cleanliness and ambiance. The patio area is nice.