Southie has the coziest local vibe—walking in feels like stepping up to your own kitchen counter. Super casual, we seated ourselves and soaked in the relaxed atmosphere.
The menu is minimal, but don’t let that fool you. Everything on it is absolutely stellar. I ordered the poached eggs with bacon over a salad, and my husband went for the breakfast burrito. We consider ourselves breakfast burrito connoisseurs, and this one ranks among the best we’ve had. It skips the potatoes, which some will appreciate (though I do love a good California burrito loaded with fries). We shared bites of each other’s dishes and both were delicious.
The vibe here is totally unpretentious, but the food tells a different story—it’s crafted with real care. And just like being at home, they had wine on tap, so I strolled over to the counter and treated myself to a glass. Highly recommend.
Whether it’s a casual workday stop or a lazy weekend morning, I’d happily come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Tong
Solid spot. Meatball sub was good, but should come with warning as to how hot it is. Burned the top of my mouth.
K Holder
We usually love Southie but the last few times we've picked up our order the main hostess has been especially rude as soon as we walk in the door. On a street busy with restaurants, we will be taking our business elsewhere.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Rayann Larsen
The mussels and fried chicken were delicious! Wine selection is amazing. Cute date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryce McLean
Coffee: I stopped by for a relaxing morning coffee in an uncrowded store, drinking from a real cup Very civilised and preferable to sitting out on the street.
Z.
Terrible breakfast burritos where they cheat you on eggs, chorizo, but which contain so many poblano peppers and onions that they take over the flavor profile of the burrito. So wet from the veggies that there was a pool of liquid by the time I finished the burrito at the bottom of my plate.
The burrito could be so much better, but they quite literally, water it down.
Very nice gentleman at the counter. I'm surprised you guys are recommended so favorably on the internet for your burritos.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Wolf Freed
I enjoyed the Grilled Chicken & Romaine Lettuce Salad. It was quite large, and it filled me up for lunch. Service was great. A good lunch spot in Rockridge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Scott
If you're a breakfast burrito fan, Southie serves one of the best I've ever had—anywhere. I've eaten great burritos across the Bay and in L.A., and this one easily ranks at the top.
It's perfectly constructed: ripe avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheese, chorizo, and an onion-pasilla pepper relish, all wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla. The flavors are bold and balanced, and it’s finished with a smoky chipotle aioli that adds just the right amount of kick.
One of the things I love most is that it doesn’t include potatoes—just pure flavor, no filler. I keep coming back for this burrito, and it never misses.
If you're anywhere near College Ave, it’s more than worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Yang
Part of the Wood Tavern family. If the wait is too long at wood tavern - don't skip out on southie. They might be known for their lunch sandwiches but they make a mean dinner too.
Some of my go-tos in every season: mussels (you get a huge portion!), bacon/egg/frisbee salad, breakfast burrito (to die for), all the various crostinis, balls/polenta, Sunday brunch menu (everything on there).
They have the warmest front of house (shout-out to Leo) and the most efficient kitchen staff - you'll see how well they operate when you are there, it's an open kitchen.
Space is more condusive to smaller parties - so grab a best friend and go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Corso
Got the breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. Burrito was definitely better but both were pretty mediocre for the price.
We love this place! We are regulars! However, we were disappointed today when we ordered 2 Gruner Veltliner wines ($11/glass) and after we finished our meal the waiter offered us 2 sauvignon blanc since he wasn’t able to fix the “on tap” Gruner dispenser. We said fine not realizing the replacements were $19/glass. At least he should have told us the price difference. We feel taken advantage of and probably won’t return right away…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Stephanie De la Melena
I have never gotten a meal that hasn’t made me want to come back. I love the breakfast burritos and the steak sandwhich. I’ve only gotten things to go, so I’m unsure how the environment inside it- but trust me, the food is undeniably tasty and I love it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin K.J. Wang
Always had a great meal here. Visited there three times and enjoyed every moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Jones
Great food and friendly service make this our go to for Sunday brunch! Javi crushes the whole delicious menu. It’s so hard to choose. Best hash in town. Breakfast burrito is hard to beat. Sweet corn and chile oil soup was outstanding last week. I’ve been getting the shrimp poboy of late but If his enchiladas are on the menu, grab’em!
Nick Mascheroni
Great food. Excellent service and staff. One of the best spots in Oakland.
Southie has the coziest local vibe—walking in feels like stepping up to your own kitchen counter. Super casual, we seated ourselves and soaked in the relaxed atmosphere.
The menu is minimal, but don’t let that fool you. Everything on it is absolutely stellar. I ordered the poached eggs with bacon over a salad, and my husband went for the breakfast burrito. We consider ourselves breakfast burrito connoisseurs, and this one ranks among the best we’ve had. It skips the potatoes, which some will appreciate (though I do love a good California burrito loaded with fries). We shared bites of each other’s dishes and both were delicious.
The vibe here is totally unpretentious, but the food tells a different story—it’s crafted with real care. And just like being at home, they had wine on tap, so I strolled over to the counter and treated myself to a glass. Highly recommend.
Whether it’s a casual workday stop or a lazy weekend morning, I’d happily come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid spot. Meatball sub was good, but should come with warning as to how hot it is. Burned the top of my mouth.
We usually love Southie but the last few times we've picked up our order the main hostess has been especially rude as soon as we walk in the door. On a street busy with restaurants, we will be taking our business elsewhere.
Food: 5
Service: 1
The mussels and fried chicken were delicious! Wine selection is amazing. Cute date spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coffee: I stopped by for a relaxing morning coffee in an uncrowded store, drinking from a real cup Very civilised and preferable to sitting out on the street.
Terrible breakfast burritos where they cheat you on eggs, chorizo, but which contain so many poblano peppers and onions that they take over the flavor profile of the burrito. So wet from the veggies that there was a pool of liquid by the time I finished the burrito at the bottom of my plate.
The burrito could be so much better, but they quite literally, water it down.
Very nice gentleman at the counter. I'm surprised you guys are recommended so favorably on the internet for your burritos.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I enjoyed the Grilled Chicken & Romaine Lettuce Salad. It was quite large, and it filled me up for lunch. Service was great. A good lunch spot in Rockridge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're a breakfast burrito fan, Southie serves one of the best I've ever had—anywhere. I've eaten great burritos across the Bay and in L.A., and this one easily ranks at the top.
It's perfectly constructed: ripe avocado, fluffy scrambled eggs, cheese, chorizo, and an onion-pasilla pepper relish, all wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla. The flavors are bold and balanced, and it’s finished with a smoky chipotle aioli that adds just the right amount of kick.
One of the things I love most is that it doesn’t include potatoes—just pure flavor, no filler. I keep coming back for this burrito, and it never misses.
If you're anywhere near College Ave, it’s more than worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Part of the Wood Tavern family. If the wait is too long at wood tavern - don't skip out on southie. They might be known for their lunch sandwiches but they make a mean dinner too.
Some of my go-tos in every season: mussels (you get a huge portion!), bacon/egg/frisbee salad, breakfast burrito (to die for), all the various crostinis, balls/polenta, Sunday brunch menu (everything on there).
They have the warmest front of house (shout-out to Leo) and the most efficient kitchen staff - you'll see how well they operate when you are there, it's an open kitchen.
Space is more condusive to smaller parties - so grab a best friend and go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got the breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich. Burrito was definitely better but both were pretty mediocre for the price.
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We love this place! We are regulars! However, we were disappointed today when we ordered 2 Gruner Veltliner wines ($11/glass) and after we finished our meal the waiter offered us 2 sauvignon blanc since he wasn’t able to fix the “on tap” Gruner dispenser. We said fine not realizing the replacements were $19/glass. At least he should have told us the price difference. We feel taken advantage of and probably won’t return right away…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
I have never gotten a meal that hasn’t made me want to come back. I love the breakfast burritos and the steak sandwhich. I’ve only gotten things to go, so I’m unsure how the environment inside it- but trust me, the food is undeniably tasty and I love it!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always had a great meal here. Visited there three times and enjoyed every moment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and friendly service make this our go to for Sunday brunch! Javi crushes the whole delicious menu. It’s so hard to choose. Best hash in town. Breakfast burrito is hard to beat. Sweet corn and chile oil soup was outstanding last week. I’ve been getting the shrimp poboy of late but If his enchiladas are on the menu, grab’em!
Great food. Excellent service and staff. One of the best spots in Oakland.
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