understory oakland
$$ • Filipino, MexicanAbout understory oakland
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Squid Ink Noodles with Scallops
Seasonal Burger and Fries
Ube Waffle
Side Salad
Coconut
Salads
Vegan
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First time trying the local eatery... beautiful food, decor, pricing.. very much practicing safety through Covid which I greatly appreciate. I ordered to go: harira, tagine, the honey cookie with orange blossom ice cream and green tea with mint. It was a comfort food I never knew I was missing. Each bite I couldn’t place the memory but it felt like home. Maybe because everything was made with love? I’ve never had harira before but it went down like grandma made it, tagine......read full review
What an amazing place and with such kind and community centric folks!
Visited today for early dinner, after a long day. All the people working there were smiling and seemed happy. The food and drinks were really tasty with full flavor. Special shout out to the Paloma - very refreshing, true to its word.
The menu also mentions no one goes hungry and you can pay what you can afford - that to me is the real deal. May this place thrive and flourish and forever be amazing...read full review
Visited today for early dinner, after a long day. All the people working there were smiling and seemed happy. The food and drinks were really tasty with full flavor. Special shout out to the Paloma - very refreshing, true to its word.
The menu also mentions no one goes hungry and you can pay what you can afford - that to me is the real deal. May this place thrive and flourish and forever be amazing...read full review
I stumbled across this restaurant while travelling through, and was pleasantly surprised. It is a very cool restaurant with plenty of unique dishes. The red tea was excellent, with a good quantity pot for $7. I had the vegan pamapa fried chicken sandwich, which was also quite good. The staff were really friendly and everything came out very quickly, but still hot and fresh. I will definitely stop by again next time I am in the area! It seems like a good place to grab some tea...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 4PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 4PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 3PM |
Understory Oakland serves absolutely delicious and thoughtful dishes that change with the season, catering to vegans and omnivores alike. The restaurant is known for its many vegan options and community-driven approach, creating a relaxed atmosphere perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a romantic dinner. Guests have praised the friendly service and the nicely decorated space, which accommodates larger groups. Popular menu items include the brunch sampler, chilaquiles, and the house-made vegan fava bean burger, which is considered exceptional. The shoestring fries served alongside are a lovely bonus. The Ube cheesecake is also noted as a lovely light sweet treat. Understory Oakland offers beautiful fusion foods and has a pay-what-you-can community offering, reflecting its supportive business values.