Best Brunch Oakland

Last Updated on April 22, 2022 by Top Brunch Spots Staff

Looking for the best brunch Oakland this weekend? Great! Top Brunch Spots is the go to resource for brunch each and every weekend. On top of that, we’ve already done all the hard work for you. That includes filtering through the noise to provide you only the best bottomless, boozy drinks and tasty brunches in this weekend.

These brunch spots will be sure to be the highlight of your day.

Many restaurants serve a special brunch menu for Mother’s Day beyond your normal scrambled eggs, avocado toast, poached egg or smoked salmon and some even have a prix fixe menu so be sure to contact the restaurant and try to put in a reservation if you can. If not, don’t worry most restaurants will accommodate walk-ins on Mother’s Day.

So how does this work?

We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for brunch in Oakland and then follow up with links to different types of brunches in different neighborhoods ( and more) at the end of this page.

Cafe Lakeview

Kefa Coffee

District

District Description Whiskey & wine bar with small plates. Extensive whiskey & wine offerings plus eclectic, gourmet small plates served in a modern space. Address: 827 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States Phone: +1 510-272-9110 Website: Wine, Whiskey and Cocktail Bar in Oakland, CA Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-4pm| Monday: 4-10pm| Tuesday: 4-10pm| Wednesday: 4-10pm|

The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill – Oakland, California 94612

Lake Chalet Description Simple seafood in a renovated boathouse. Basic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio. Address: 1520 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612, United States Phone: +1 510-208-5253 Website: https://www.thelakechalet.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-9pm| Monday: 12-9pm| Tuesday: 12-9pm| Wednesday: 12-9pm| Thursday: 12-9pm| Friday: 12-9pm| Saturday: 11am-9pm

Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen Description . Address: 5900 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States Phone: +1 510-338-3464 Website: https://www.beerbaronbar.com/oakland Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-9pm| Monday: 2-9pm| Tuesday: 2-9pm| Wednesday: 12-9:30pm| Thursday: 12-9:30pm| Friday: 12-9:30pm| Saturday: 11am-9:30pm

Doña Tomás

Doña Tomás Description Modern Mexican fare with a seasonal bent. Mexican fare gets a contemporary spin at this colorful cantina with a festive courtyard patio. Address: 3770 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, United States Phone: +1 510-450-0522 Website: https://www.donatomas.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9:30am-2:30pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-9pm| Wednesday: 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-9pm| Thursday: 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-9pm| Friday:

alaMar Kitchen & Bar – Oakland, California 94612

Airy spot with maritime decor offering a modern take on classic seafood dishes & creative drinks.

La Bonita Taqueria

Golden Lotus – Oakland, California 94612

Corner eatery serving up vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine in a bare-bones environment.

Oliveto

Oliveto Description Inventive Italian in an upscale setting. Rotating menus contain locally sourced ingredients for handcrafted pastas & other regional fare. Address: 5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States Phone: +1 510-547-5356 Website: – Home (covid) Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-9pm| Monday: 8am-9pm| Tuesday: 8am-9pm| Wednesday: 8am-9pm| Thursday: 8am-9pm| Friday: 8am-9:30pm| Saturday: 8am-9:30pm

Jamba Rockridge Shopping Center

Jamba Rockridge Shopping Center Description Health-focused chain for fruit smoothies. Straightforward counter-serve chain for smoothies, juices & health-focused light bites Address: 1982 Pleasant Valley Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, United States Phone: +1 510-653-8256 Website: https://www.jamba.com/ca/oakland/rockridge-shopping-center-746?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localmaps Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-6pm| Monday: 9am-6pm| Tuesday: 9am-6pm| Wednesday: 9am-6pm| Thursday: 9am-6pm| Friday: 9am-6pm| Saturday: 9am-6pm

CommonWealth

CommonWealth Description Corner hangout for coffee & pints. Cozy corner spot offering espresso & breakfast fare by day & pints & creative pub fare by night. Address: 2882 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, United States Phone: +1 510-663-3001 Website: https://commonwealthoakland.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9:30am-8pm| Monday: 9:30am-8pm| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: Closed| Thursday: 9:30am-8pm| Friday: 9:30am-8pm| Saturday:

Vientian Cafe

Vientian Cafe Description Casual location for Southeast Asian eats. Family-run & casual neighborhood eatery serving a wide menu of Thai, Laotian & Vietnamese standards. Address: 3801 Allendale Ave, Oakland, CA 94619, United States Phone: +1 510-535-2218 Website: https://www.vientianecafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-4pm, 5-9pm| Monday: 11am-4pm, 5-9pm| Tuesday: 11am-4pm, 5-9pm| Wednesday: 11am-4pm, 5-9pm| Thursday: 11am-4pm, 5-9pm|

North Light

North Light Description Cozy all-day cafe & bar with a bookshop. Welcoming neighborhood nook for all-day coffee, cafe fare & cocktails, plus retail books & records. Address: 4915 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, United States Phone: +1 510-891-1113 Website: https://northlight.bar/ Store Hours: Sunday: 12-9pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: 4-9pm| Thursday: 4-9pm| Friday: 4-9pm| Saturday:

Dinner House – Oakland, California 94612

Don’t be Chick’n – Oakland, California 94610

Vien Huong Restaurant – Oakland, California 94607

Sideshow Kitchen – Oakland, California 94608

Low-key cafe for breakfast plates, burgers & street eats in a retro-cool space with outdoor seats.

Saturn Cafe – Oakland, California 94608

FOB Kitchen – Oakland, California 94609

Hip, turquoise-&-tropics-inspired stop offering classic Filipino fare plus island-style cocktails.

La Perla Puerto Rican Cuisine – Oakland, California 94602

Little Shin Shin – Oakland, California 94611

This family-friendly Chinese restaurant serves Hunan, Mandarin & Sichuan fare in a no-frills space.

Pastino’s Pizza and Pasta – Oakland, California 94602

Kansai – Oakland, California 94609

Sushi bar with a range of rolls & Japanese dishes in a contemporary space that’s open late.

Los Cantaros – Oakland, California 94610

Champa Garden – Oakland, California 94606

Known for its sample platter, this bustling, modest eatery supplies a range of spicy Asian dishes.

Wendy’s – Oakland, California 94603

Fast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.

Aqua Fresh Seafoods – Oakland, California 94605

Sushi Villa – Oakland, California 94612

Ono Hawaiian BBQ – Oakland, California 94601

Plate lunches served with rice & macaroni salad are the mainstays of this Hawaiian-inspired chain.

Boriqua Kitchen – Oakland, California 94602

Curbside Creamery – Oakland, California 94609

Popular ice cream concept offers classic flavors & vegan ice cream sandwiches in a cozy space.

New Lazeeza – Oakland, California 94621

No-frills restaurant proposing halal Indian & Pakistani dishes, a lunch buffet & fusion pizzas.

Full House Cafe

Full House Cafe Description . Address: 326 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, United States Phone: +1 510-891-8823 Website: https://fullhousecafeca.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-4:30pm| Monday: 7am-4:30pm| Tuesday: 7am-4:30pm| Wednesday: 7am-4:30pm| Thursday: 7am-4:30pm| Friday: 7am-4:30pm| Saturday: 7am-4:30pm

Diggery Inn

The Gastropig

The Gastropig Description Chic spot for breakfast & lunch classics. Modern, industrial-chic breakfast & lunch spot for pork-centric sandwiches, pastries & deli items. Address: 2123 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, United States Phone: +1 510-817-4663 Website: https://thegastropig.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-2pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: Closed| Thursday: Closed| Friday: Closed| Saturday: 11am-2pm

Kitchen Story Oakland – Oakland, California 94618

Down-to-earth chain outlet dishing up a fusion of Californian & Asian specialties.

dosa By DOSA

dosa By DOSA Description Stylish locale for Indian fare & drinks. Stylish DOSA spinoff for counter-serve tandoori, street snacks & Indian classics, plus cocktails. Address: 2301 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, United States Phone: +1 510-285-6823 Website: https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-oakland Store Hours: Sunday: 11:30am-7pm| Monday: Closed| Tuesday: Closed| Wednesday: 11:30am-7pm| Thursday: 11:30am-7pm| Friday: 11:30am-8pm| Saturday: 11:30am-8pm

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery Description Thai street food in modern surrounds. Signature turnip cakes & other hard-to-find Thai street fare served in a stylish & casual setting. Address: 5421 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States Phone: +1 510-655-0889 Website: https://oakland.soifour.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 4-9pm| Monday: 11:30am-2pm, 4-9pm| Tuesday: 11:30am-2pm, 4-9pm| Wednesday: 11:30am-2pm, 4-9pm| Thursday:

Paradise Park Cafe

Paradise Park Cafe Description Comfy spot for organic Californian fare. Convivial, family-friendly cafe for locally sourced & organic Californian comfort eats, beer & wine. Address: 6334 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, United States Phone: +1 510-756-3131 Website: https://www.paradiseparkcafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-4pm| Monday: 8am-4pm| Tuesday: 8am-4pm| Wednesday: 8am-4pm| Thursday: 8am-4pm| Friday: 8am-4pm| Saturday: 8am-4pm

Z Cafe & Bar – Oakland, California 94612

This eatery serving American entrees & cocktails in a 1925 building has seating for large groups.

The Forge Handcrafted Pizza – OAKLAND – Oakland, California 94607

Artisanal, wood-fired pizzas served in an industrial space with rustic accents & on a patio.

Hudson Bay Cafe

Hudson Bay Cafe Description Homey, sunny coffee shop with light fare. Long-standing independent coffee shop offering light meals & comfortable seats in a sunny setting. Address: 5401 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, United States Phone: +1 510-658-0214 Website: https://www.hudsonbaycafe.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7am-6pm| Monday: 6am-6pm| Tuesday: 6am-6pm| Wednesday: 6am-6pm| Thursday: 6am-6pm| Friday: 6am-6pm| Saturday: 7am-6pm

Blackberry Bistro

Blackberry Bistro Description Hopping American breakfast & lunch spot. Cozy family-friendly stop open for breakfast & lunch serving a varied menu of updated brunch fare. Address: 4240 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, United States Phone: +1 510-336-1088 Website: https://blackberrybistro.net/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8am-3pm| Monday: 7:30am-2pm| Tuesday: 7:30am-2pm| Wednesday: 7:30am-2pm| Thursday: 7:30am-2pm| Friday: 7:30am-2pm| Saturday: 8am-3pm

Homeroom To Go

Homeroom To Go Description Comfort food for drive-thru takeaway. Comfort-food spot Homeroom offers this takeaway drive-thru for pickups of mac ‘n’ cheese & more. Address: 4007 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94609, United States Phone: +1 510-597-0400 Website: https://homeroom510.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11am-11pm| Monday: 11am-11pm| Tuesday: 11am-11pm| Wednesday: 11am-11pm| Thursday: 11am-11pm| Friday: 11am-12am| Saturday: 11am-12am

The Veg Hub

The Veg Hub Description . Address: 2214 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, United States Phone: +1 510-842-8246 Website: https://www.theveghub.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed| Monday: 11:30am-7:30pm| Tuesday: 11:30am-7:30pm| Wednesday: 11:30am-7:30pm| Thursday: 11:30am-7:30pm| Friday: Closed| Saturday: Closed

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Description . Address: 4799 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, United States Phone: +1 510-844-4887 Website: https://www.artichokepizza.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 5-11pm| Monday: 5-11pm| Tuesday: 5-11pm| Wednesday: 5-11pm| Thursday: 5-11pm| Friday: 5pm-12am| Saturday: 5pm-12am