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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
Breakfast Spot and Deli$$$$
Adams Point, Oakland
"Savory french toast was delicious!"(11 Tips)
"Udi's gluten free bread available, pork belly hash was delicious."(5 Tips)
"Ooh, they have Udi's gluten free bread delivered fresh every day!"(2 Tips)
"The breakfast sando was very delicious."(2 Tips)
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Great deli salads and top notch sandwiches. Super good ingredients. One of the best outdoor lunch spots for dining near Lake Merritt.
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Caroline FaureDecember 17, 2014Long wait on a Saturday morning, but it's worth it! Had poached eggs on French toast with arugula, wild mushrooms and optional Parma ham, so good! The location is also nice, near Lake Merritt
The savory French toast is one of the most amazing dishes I've eaten in a while. Get it! And they sell Crabbies Ginger Beer ( they are also a bodega)
Everything here is so delicious. Definitely start with some donuts and keep going until youve made it through the whole menu. I wholeheartedly recommend the chicken if you're here for dinner.
Hannabeth LagerlofJune 23, 2017Just had the savory French toast, and my mind is blown. Definitely not what I was expecting - it is VERY savory with a lot of arugula! Honestly, I haven't had anything close to it before, it was 💯
JFebruary 26, 2015I had the bellini of the day (peach bellini) and savory French toast. The entrée is really good - forking over the extra $2-$3 for the prosciutto is worth it!
Alex KimAugust 10, 2014Great brunch spot. I didn't mind the one hour wait time since the lake was right across the street. Just had a nice scenic walk with my lady and came back with a bigger appetite.
Amir BaharlouDecember 29, 2016The savory french toast was awesome, though the line certainly got lengthy. Bar seating was the way to go.
Shagun AulakhDecember 5, 2014Had the savory French toast. Incredible. But if you're not a mushroom person, I wouldn't suggest it. Place is cozy and cute, in a great central location- JessicaFebruary 17, 2014Ooh, they have Udi's gluten free bread delivered fresh every day! When I buy Udi's at Trader Joe's, it's dry and unpalatable, but, here it tastes like real bread. Also they don't charge extra for it!
Lyzi DiamondDecember 24, 2016I love brunch here! The breakfast sandwich is delicious. But beware: you may have to wait quite a while for a table.
Ganesh RaoMay 29, 2017The only vegan option on the menu is The Obama Llama, with avocados which was delicious. Great ambiance.
Love this place. Pork belly hash was delectable. Get a little avocado on the side ;)
Jenn CaballeroJuly 9, 2016Everything is delicious, but try the savory French toast for something special
Jeanine ShimatsuJanuary 25, 2014Their pork belly hash is awesome. There's also this one super cute/nice server there on Saturdays..
The breakfast sandwich is a perfect mix of ham, cheese, avocado and egg.
Giovanni Bryden RosasSeptember 29, 2013Sit on the sidewalk and watch the lake. The soft scrambled eggs are buttery and delicious.
Craig VillamorAugust 14, 2017French toast. Food looks better than it tastes. Portion sizes are very large.
Chelsea WindlingerAugust 27, 2014Dog friendly. Delicious breakfast. Going back to try the sandwiches!
- Stefanie Bautista San MiguelApril 27, 2014The breakfast sando was very delicious. The ciabatta bread was fresh too!
They have warm fleece blankets to snuggle into while you enjoy your dinner outside.- Ashley MowreyMarch 5, 2017I waited so long to get in. Got in. The service was average, the menu was bizarre and not what you'd expect for a brunch place. The French toast was average ☹️
Ms HeleneOctober 20, 2019Slow seating despite open tables but fast food service. Scrambled eggs on avocado toast $14. Skip cappuccino $4.
Billy SeolMarch 22, 2015Do you enjoy waiting 2+ hours for underwhelming food? Then this is the spot for you!
ClaireMarch 22, 2015They never care about customers. I waited 1 hour to sit, and 1 hour to eat! Finally I ate some foods but it was not delicious at all!!!
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A neighborhood deli offering a mix of traditional deli fare, seasonally driven dishes, and other foods we just plain love to eat!
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(510) 922-9582
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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