Places for the Best Brunch Oakland – are you looking for a great brunch spot in Oakland for Sunday brunch or even a weekday boozy brunch? Have a look at our list of suggestions for the spots to find the best brunch in Oakland.
Denny’s
601 HEGENBERGER RD, OAKLAND, CA 94621
Denny’s has always been a brunch favourite. They have a seriously huge breakfast/brunch selection. You can go all in with a ‘Slam’ like the LUMBERJACK SLAM® (Buttermilk pancakes, grilled ham, bacon strips, sausage links, eggs*, hash browns and choice of bread), ALL-AMERICAN SLAM® (Three scrambled eggs with Cheddar cheese, bacon strips, sausage links, hash browns and choice of bread), or the FIT SLAM® (Egg whites scrambled together with fresh spinach and grape tomatoes, plus turkey bacon strips, an English muffin and seasonal fruit.) which can be made gluten-free. For those with a sweet tooth you could opt for pancakes like the DOUBLE BERRY BANANA PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Buttermilk pancakes cooked with blueberries and topped with fresh seasonal berries, bananas and whipped cream) or SALTED CARAMEL & BANANA CREAM PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Buttermilk pancakes cooked with shortbread pieces and topped with vanilla cream, bananas and more shortbread pieces. Served with a pitcher of warm salted caramel for drizzling). There are some fabulous Crepe choices too such as BANANA CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT (One crepe folded with vanilla cream and topped with fresh seasonal berries, strawberry sauce and powdered sugar) or what about the vegetarian option of the LOADED VEGGIE OMELETTE (Fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed zucchini & squash, tomatoes and Swiss cheese).
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
3838 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA
Oakland has many different types of food to try, southern, asian, and more. However, there are only a few places where you can experience authentic Jewish Comfort food, and Wise Sons is the best. Wise Sons has three locations, the original in Mission and two expansions in Fillmore and Hayes Valley. You’ll find chopped pastrami and corned beef in the deli scramble, or challah French toast, potato latkes and bagels with smoked salmon on the menu of their flagship location. The smaller shops focus more on bagel sandwiches and pastries. Wise Sons also offers some pre-packaged food for you to take home and enjoy. Looking for a half pint of schmear? Or some bagels to eat throughout the week? Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen has you covered.
Black Bear Diner
405 Hegenberger Rd. Oakland, CA 94621
The goal of every Black Bear Diner is “to deliver scrumptious food in a friendly environment. We promise to make your visit a pleasant one, and we’ll try to keep the puns to a bear minimum.” They serve some really hearty brunches like BIGFOOT Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs (10 oz of tender beef, breaded & fried golden brown, then smothered in country gravy and served with 3 eggs & 2 housemade biscuits), or The GRIZZ! (2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of thick-cut smoked bacon, 2 sausage links & a smoked ham steak). They also serve pancakes, waffles and French toast dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm syrup. How about Joe’s Hobo Omelette (Smoked ham, link sausage & thick-cut smoked bacon, jack cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach & onion) or The Original ScramBOWL (A hearty all-in-one bowl of hickory smoked ham, thick-cut smoked bacon, link sausage, eggs*, bell pepper, onion & pickled jalapeño, scrambled over country red potatoes, then topped with cheddar cheese & country gravy and a housemade biscuit. Served as described, no other sides.)
