Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Claremont Elmwood, Oakland

David M. • June 19, 2015Fantastic croissants and pastries. On par with the best you would find in France.

Salvina B. • March 7, 2013buttery croissants, slight crispy outside, amazing.

Nabeel H. • December 6, 2017Great new spot in Claremont. They roast their own coffee, free wifi, plugs, great ambiance.

Vasuki N. • April 30, 2017Everything! Their hot chocolate and tres leches cakes are heavenly!

Mortiche W. • May 17, 2014Great roasted veggies in the chill case, organic meats in their sammies, and the cookies always sell out fast.

James R. • June 14, 2016Meatloaf sandwich with the potato salad was great, so filling! Best meatloaf I've had.

Amy Lola C. • December 7, 2010DON'T skip out on sour cream and guac :) carnitas super burritos hit the spot!!

Ryan L. • April 18, 2016Delicious ice cream. Don't miss the homemade cones. I quite liked the orange cardamom.

Melissa M. • August 26, 2018Great location for acai bowls, toasts, smoothies and icead tea/coffee!

David L. • June 12, 2018Flame broiled burgers and chili cheese fries can’t be beat! Great for takeaway or eat in on their patio!

Ayaka N. • February 3, 2018Get their fresh-made pasta with your favorite sauce. You can’t go wrong!

Paul L. • June 23, 2010The Sichuan Dry Fried Prawns are amazing - fresh, spicy, gingery, garlicky, orangey. Delicious.

Travis C. • July 6, 2015Jalapeno coleslaw was very generously sized, filled with fresh cilantro and red onion. Fast service.

Marta T. • September 8, 2018Pastries are so good, service is so kind. They are a bit expensive, but the ambiance is worth the trip. I love their homemade granola.

Flora M. • August 19, 2016Call ahead of time to reserve the fish cone. They make only 15 each day! Can't go wrong with the flavors of the day!

Sara R. • May 3, 2017Order this: Sushi rice & wonton chips, crab salad, ika salad (trust me), ahi, salmon, edamame, avocado (costs extra), spicy mayo. Topped with masago, garlic, sesame seeds, wasabi. SO GOOD!

Brian S. • April 30, 2018Best espresso in the neighborhood. Decadent sweets — a few unique donut options were great.

Kathleen O. • July 25, 2017Delicious egg sandwiches. My favorite is egg and cheese on a croissant

Brian S. • April 30, 2018From that same owner that brought us Desco in Oakland before they lost their lease. Similar modern Italian fare. Beautiful space. I liked the pork sugo with spinach fettuccine very much.

Huf M. • February 10, 2013mandarin fried chicken!!!

Kevin N. • January 20, 2014Had the smorgasbord for two, and it was fantastic. Excellent flavors. Really really tasty food.

Sabrina S. • January 29, 2011Chicken Tikka Massala is amazing! Ask for spicy if you want it otherwise they will give you mild. Oh and the Garlic Naan is amazing too!

Maddy C. • December 12, 2017Amazing view: One of the perks of this place. Wine is a bit pricey, but that rosè is absolutely tasty. The chips and dip has a bit of a plating issue...(can't access dip), but yummy nonetheless.

Gabriel S. • July 3, 2012The fresh-made watermelon juice is very good. I also just tried their young coconut (drink the tasty water then scoop out the tender coconut meat) and it was quite lovely. Great for working.

Tom M. • January 11, 2021Burgers are 50% off on Sunday evenings; come with a side salad. It was really good & great value!

Fathima D. • March 5, 2018Decent food, a bit pricey but normal for hotels.

Dharminder S. • January 12, 2012Mushroom stew, red lentils are very good.

Cassandra S. • July 11, 2016Love their make your own latte and my favorite summer drink is the Hibiscus Iced tea lemonade!

Pamela W. • April 20, 2018First time at this restaurant, went for lunch and had an amazing shrimp dish with broccoli, chow fun noodles, snow peas. Seasoned to perfection. Would definitely go back.