Bushrod Bites 🌳😋
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Bite-sized reviews of great places to eat, drink, and hang in north Oakland & south Berkeley. Always rated 1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣, or 4️⃣ emojis out of 4.
Mẹ Và Con in Bushrod
Delicious, bold Vietnamese feast for the eyes and taste buds. A few dishes push past practical in favor of theatrics. 🥬🥬🥬 out of 4.
Atmosphere: busy, familial, bright
Service: energetic, knowledgeable, prompt
Taste: vibrant, shroomy, luscious
Delicious, bold Vietnamese feast for the eyes and taste buds. A few dishes push past practical in favor of theatrics. 🥬🥬🥬 out of 4.
Atmosphere: busy, familial, bright
Service: energetic, knowledgeable, prompt
Taste: vibrant, shroomy, luscious
May 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Mẹ Và Con in Bushrod
Delicious, bold Vietnamese feast for the eyes and taste buds. A few dishes push past practical in favor of theatrics. 🥬🥬🥬 out of 4.
Atmosphere: busy, familial, bright
Service: energetic, knowledgeable, prompt
Taste: vibrant, shroomy, luscious
Delicious, bold Vietnamese feast for the eyes and taste buds. A few dishes push past practical in favor of theatrics. 🥬🥬🥬 out of 4.
Atmosphere: busy, familial, bright
Service: energetic, knowledgeable, prompt
Taste: vibrant, shroomy, luscious
The Saap Avenue in Piedmont
Strikes that perfect Lao balance of fragrant and spicy with rich and crispy. Kitchen backs up on busy nights. 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 out of 4.
Atmosphere: hip (hop), well-lit, cocktail lounge
Service: playful, chill, unrushed
Taste: fried, fresh, coconutty
Strikes that perfect Lao balance of fragrant and spicy with rich and crispy. Kitchen backs up on busy nights. 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 out of 4.
Atmosphere: hip (hop), well-lit, cocktail lounge
Service: playful, chill, unrushed
Taste: fried, fresh, coconutty
April 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
The Saap Avenue in Piedmont
Strikes that perfect Lao balance of fragrant and spicy with rich and crispy. Kitchen backs up on busy nights. 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 out of 4.
Atmosphere: hip (hop), well-lit, cocktail lounge
Service: playful, chill, unrushed
Taste: fried, fresh, coconutty
Strikes that perfect Lao balance of fragrant and spicy with rich and crispy. Kitchen backs up on busy nights. 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 🇱🇦 out of 4.
Atmosphere: hip (hop), well-lit, cocktail lounge
Service: playful, chill, unrushed
Taste: fried, fresh, coconutty
Wise Sons in Mosswood
Satisfying sandwiches stacked high with delicious ingredients at the reincarnation of Beauty’s Bagels. Scratches the Jewish deli itch. 🥯🥯🥯 out of 4.
Atmosphere: classic, casual, sunny
Service: self-service counter & cafe tables
Taste: fresh, great texture, assembled with care
Satisfying sandwiches stacked high with delicious ingredients at the reincarnation of Beauty’s Bagels. Scratches the Jewish deli itch. 🥯🥯🥯 out of 4.
Atmosphere: classic, casual, sunny
Service: self-service counter & cafe tables
Taste: fresh, great texture, assembled with care
April 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Wise Sons in Mosswood
Satisfying sandwiches stacked high with delicious ingredients at the reincarnation of Beauty’s Bagels. Scratches the Jewish deli itch. 🥯🥯🥯 out of 4.
Atmosphere: classic, casual, sunny
Service: self-service counter & cafe tables
Taste: fresh, great texture, assembled with care
Satisfying sandwiches stacked high with delicious ingredients at the reincarnation of Beauty’s Bagels. Scratches the Jewish deli itch. 🥯🥯🥯 out of 4.
Atmosphere: classic, casual, sunny
Service: self-service counter & cafe tables
Taste: fresh, great texture, assembled with care
900 Grayson in West Berkeley
Solid Saturday brunch portions at a neighborhood hideout full of couples. Seasoned breakfast cooks could reproduce at home. 🥚🥚 out of 4.
Atmosphere: local, clean, perky
Service: quick, cordial, basic
Taste: buttery, crispy, hearty
Solid Saturday brunch portions at a neighborhood hideout full of couples. Seasoned breakfast cooks could reproduce at home. 🥚🥚 out of 4.
Atmosphere: local, clean, perky
Service: quick, cordial, basic
Taste: buttery, crispy, hearty
April 17, 2025 at 3:43 AM
900 Grayson in West Berkeley
Solid Saturday brunch portions at a neighborhood hideout full of couples. Seasoned breakfast cooks could reproduce at home. 🥚🥚 out of 4.
Atmosphere: local, clean, perky
Service: quick, cordial, basic
Taste: buttery, crispy, hearty
Solid Saturday brunch portions at a neighborhood hideout full of couples. Seasoned breakfast cooks could reproduce at home. 🥚🥚 out of 4.
Atmosphere: local, clean, perky
Service: quick, cordial, basic
Taste: buttery, crispy, hearty
Mensho in Piedmont
Food coma-inducing ramen, nigiri, and small plates that earn their accolades. Expect a line worth the wait. 🍜🍜🍜 out of 4.
Atmosphere: crowded, upbeat, date night
Service: warm, attentive, traditional
Taste: rich, juicy, slurpy
Food coma-inducing ramen, nigiri, and small plates that earn their accolades. Expect a line worth the wait. 🍜🍜🍜 out of 4.
Atmosphere: crowded, upbeat, date night
Service: warm, attentive, traditional
Taste: rich, juicy, slurpy
April 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Mensho in Piedmont
Food coma-inducing ramen, nigiri, and small plates that earn their accolades. Expect a line worth the wait. 🍜🍜🍜 out of 4.
Atmosphere: crowded, upbeat, date night
Service: warm, attentive, traditional
Taste: rich, juicy, slurpy
Food coma-inducing ramen, nigiri, and small plates that earn their accolades. Expect a line worth the wait. 🍜🍜🍜 out of 4.
Atmosphere: crowded, upbeat, date night
Service: warm, attentive, traditional
Taste: rich, juicy, slurpy