Their prices are outrageous. Now every entree is like $25-26 even for noodles and rice dishes. Appetizer prices have gone up too with some above $20. The worst part is the quality and taste of the dishes have gone downhill under the new management. Previously Gum Kao price was reasonable and taste was phenomenally better than now. I absolutely loved the food from Gum Kao but not this Grand Cafe. Suggest you go somewhere else. I don't recommend this Grand Cafe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Karen Liang
This place is so stupid and dumb! I understand it’s inflation time but u can’t raise the price in an unreasonable rate that’s just fricking absurd! Stir fried rice noodles with pork cost $21 which I already find it pricey already, but I was hungry and in the area so I went back for it again this time charged me $25+. So crazy, I’m done with this place I rather get a hamburger down the street first then go eat some where else.
Peter Wong
I don't recommend this place for vegetarians and vegans. This restaurant caters towards meat - eaters
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pankaj Lakhotia
Excellent food. Great service. Large quantity. And they always accommodate making special accommodations to make food that would sit well during an illness.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Horwood
Wow! Where to begin, at the end being chased for a tip for the most unpleasant experience in a Chinese restaurant ever, or at the beginning where I was greeted by a dirty rad on the floor, that was soaking up something! Either way, if you like a bland, unwelcoming, drab and dreary food experience, at a reasonable $106 for 3, by all means go ahead. That price doesnt include, a glass of water or drinks because none were offered. And then at the end, the audacity to chase us out of the door demanding a tip, for what exactly? The tap water you couldn't even be bothered to offer us! 👍
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mrs H
Wow… where do I even start? If you’re looking for flavor, service, or any sign of life, this is not the place. The highlight of my evening was the dirty rag lying on the floor as ypu walked in and stepped over it—at least it had some character, unlike the food.
The staff must have taken a vow of silence, because not a smile, not a kind word, and definitely not a glass of water ever made it to our table. The dishes? Imagine boiled cardboard with a hint of disappointment. Absolutely no seasoning, no creativity—nothing at all!
The atmosphere was equally thrilling: dull, dreary, and about as fun as waiting at the DMV for your appointment. Service moved at a snail’s pace, which I guess was fitting since we had nothing worth eating to look forward to anyway.
And just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, we were chased out the door over a tip. A tip! For what, exactly? The dirty rag show? The flavorless food? The joyless staff? Unbelievable.
If you enjoy bland meals, awkward service, and being guilt-tripped at the end, congratulations—you’ve found your spot. As for me never again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joshua Fletcher
This was horrible and was rather bad as it has a dull atmosphere, another thing to add is that the food is bland and I would not recommend, we also got ferociously chased outside the door for a tip witch is outrageous and I was rather cross and we did not get a glass of water or any utensils and that was bad because some people may not be able to use chop sticks and the service was not good as we where waiting for 10 minutes to get service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Simon Lam
We ordered 6 dishes and everything was very good (taste and portion). This is the best restaurant (for casual dinner at East Bay area (Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Castro Valley, Union City, and Fremont). There were many customers yesterday (Saturday) so go early to avoid the line if you want come to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JJ H
The food is good and the service is good~But the air conditioner is too cold.
Under new ownership and team, Grade Cafe foods have changed for the better a year or two ago. The ambience and seating are the same. Portion are generally larger. And food taste better. If you are new to this place, try it. They have a large. For previous visitors before the change of management, it is worth trying their menu items again. The menu title remain stable but the ingredients and taste improved. Service is better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Britni Billups
Great experience from the moment I walked in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rene poche
Like authentic Asian food you definitely gotta go here. Fresh and delicious 10 out of 10 must try again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivan Chan
As a person from Hong Kong, the interior and food remind me a old(8-90’s) Cantonese restaurant flavour… it is just a very subtle experience from the environment and my tongue.. especially the dish Combinacion, the duck (pato). It is a delicious meal overall
robert melendez
Great Place. Really family friendly every employee there was smiling and looked like they actually loved their job. Made a 5 hour drive home that much better. Thank you very much from our family.
Their prices are outrageous. Now every entree is like $25-26 even for noodles and rice dishes. Appetizer prices have gone up too with some above $20. The worst part is the quality and taste of the dishes have gone downhill under the new management. Previously Gum Kao price was reasonable and taste was phenomenally better than now. I absolutely loved the food from Gum Kao but not this Grand Cafe. Suggest you go somewhere else. I don't recommend this Grand Cafe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
This place is so stupid and dumb! I understand it’s inflation time but u can’t raise the price in an unreasonable rate that’s just fricking absurd! Stir fried rice noodles with pork cost $21 which I already find it pricey already, but I was hungry and in the area so I went back for it again this time charged me $25+. So crazy, I’m done with this place I rather get a hamburger down the street first then go eat some where else.
I don't recommend this place for vegetarians and vegans. This restaurant caters towards meat - eaters
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food. Great service. Large quantity. And they always accommodate making special accommodations to make food that would sit well during an illness.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! Where to begin, at the end being chased for a tip for the most unpleasant experience in a Chinese restaurant ever, or at the beginning where I was greeted by a dirty rad on the floor, that was soaking up something!
Either way, if you like a bland, unwelcoming, drab and dreary food experience, at a reasonable $106 for 3, by all means go ahead. That price doesnt include, a glass of water or drinks because none were offered. And then at the end, the audacity to chase us out of the door demanding a tip, for what exactly? The tap water you couldn't even be bothered to offer us! 👍
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wow… where do I even start? If you’re looking for flavor, service, or any sign of life, this is not the place. The highlight of my evening was the dirty rag lying on the floor as ypu walked in and stepped over it—at least it had some character, unlike the food.
The staff must have taken a vow of silence, because not a smile, not a kind word, and definitely not a glass of water ever made it to our table. The dishes? Imagine boiled cardboard with a hint of disappointment. Absolutely no seasoning, no creativity—nothing at all!
The atmosphere was equally thrilling: dull, dreary, and about as fun as waiting at the DMV for your appointment. Service moved at a snail’s pace, which I guess was fitting since we had nothing worth eating to look forward to anyway.
And just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, we were chased out the door over a tip. A tip! For what, exactly? The dirty rag show? The flavorless food? The joyless staff? Unbelievable.
If you enjoy bland meals, awkward service, and being guilt-tripped at the end, congratulations—you’ve found your spot. As for me never again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This was horrible and was rather bad as it has a dull atmosphere, another thing to add is that the food is bland and I would not recommend, we also got ferociously chased outside the door for a tip witch is outrageous and I was rather cross and we did not get a glass of water or any utensils and that was bad because some people may not be able to use chop sticks and the service was not good as we where waiting for 10 minutes to get service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We ordered 6 dishes and everything was very good (taste and portion). This is the best restaurant (for casual dinner at East Bay area (Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Castro Valley, Union City, and Fremont).
There were many customers yesterday (Saturday) so go early to avoid the line if you want come to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good and the service is good~But the air conditioner is too cold.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect Cantonese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Under new ownership and team, Grade Cafe foods have changed for the better a year or two ago. The ambience and seating are the same. Portion are generally larger. And food taste better. If you are new to this place, try it. They have a large. For previous visitors before the change of management, it is worth trying their menu items again. The menu title remain stable but the ingredients and taste improved. Service is better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience from the moment I walked in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Like authentic Asian food you definitely gotta go here. Fresh and delicious 10 out of 10 must try again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a person from Hong Kong, the interior and food remind me a old(8-90’s) Cantonese restaurant flavour… it is just a very subtle experience from the environment and my tongue.. especially the dish Combinacion, the duck (pato). It is a delicious meal overall
Great Place. Really family friendly every employee there was smiling and looked like they actually loved their job. Made a 5 hour drive home that much better. Thank you very much from our family.
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