Huge omelettes are the draw at this upscale diner-style eatery. Locals pack the counter and the booths for them served with delectable home fries and a variety of fillings that takes a page and a half of the menu to list. You will also find Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, eggs poached, scrambled, over easy and sunny side up. If you are not in the mood for eggs, the waffles are equally enormous and the French toast is decadently sweet. For lunch there is the classic assortment of burgers and sandwiches, of which the crab cake is especially noteworthy. The service is fast and friendly in the classic diner tradition.
Don’t get it twisted—this isn’t your average vegan spot. At Souley Vegan, we handcraft all of our proteins, cheeses, and sauces from scratch. No shortcuts. Just bold, unapologetic flavor rooted in New Orleans soul. Yeah, we’re 100% vegan—but a whole lot of our regulars aren’t. Meat eaters pull up, leave shocked, satisfied, and craving more. Why? Because flavor doesn’t need meat. Good food is just good food. Dine in, take out, or call it in—we got it. Catering? Absolutely. Contact jpopoola@souleyvegan.com for pricing and info. Come and get your mind changed—one bite at a time.
Stop in for a lazy Sunday brunch or a weekday lunch at Portal, a cozy spot in the heart of Oakland serving up delectable American fare. Known for its breezy patio that offers some breathtaking views of Lake Merritt, Portal also doubles up as an idyllic spot for romantic dinners. The outdoor beer garden is also one of its highlights, luring guzzlers with an exhaustive selection of local and international beers and other chilled libations like the legendary bottomless mimosa, along with fine wines.
Family owned and run Nieves Cinco De Mayo specializes in home-made, churned ice cream. Using only natural fruits, milk, and sugar, and NO heavy creams, we have a wide range of ice creams and sorbets to choose from. Come in, bring in your family, arrange a school trip, and visit us in Oakland's Fruitvale district, we're a walking distance away from Fruitvale Bart!
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Crogan's has been a Montclair Village staple for over 20 years. This sports bar and restaurant serves up classic American dishes like hamburgers, buffalo wings, prime rib and more. In addition to good eats, Crogan's is also a favorite place for Montclairions to come grab a drink or watch the game.
