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Yelping SinceFebruary 2007
Things I Lovepie, tacos, writing, social media, Breakfast, elderflower, baking, cooking, botany, technology, pizza, robots, travel, the sound of springy doorstops
Find Me InHawaii. I'm not there, but it would be an awesome place to find me.
My HometownPiedmont, CA
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm significantly more three-dimensional
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I yelp louder than I tweet
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadReal World by Natsuo Kirino
My First ConcertThe Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels tour, I think
My Favorite MovieTRON. That's not true but it would be cool if it was.
My Last Meal On EarthVesuvio pizza at LoCoco's
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I just referenced an episode of Joe Millionaire
Most Recent DiscoveryNew York bagels really are better
Current CrushMesozoic sandstone
The Alameda Breakfast Project
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1. Pappo
While brunch at Pappo is still a 5-star experience (see my previous review below for more details on the yummy breakfast), I have to drop a star for my overall review of the restaurant.
The problems arise at dinner. There's no denying that Pappo makes…More »
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3/4/2007
First, a note to my pals Smoky Bacon, Buttery Grits, and Cheap Coffee: I'll be back soon, I promise.… Read more »
2. Marti's Place
Marti's just recently expanded into the space next door, so there is almost never a wait for a table now, unlike Ole's or Jim's.
Totally unique and soul-pleasing food. If you haven't been to this place, you must check it out. One caveat: do NOT order…More »
3. C'era Una Volta
The last time I went here was disappointing compared to my previous experience here. The service is really slow and seem to be fake smiling a lot. What might be plus for some people is that they seem to select their waitresses from the out-of-work…More »
4. Albert's Cafe
For not looking like much, Albert's holds some good surprises. Newly renovated, it could use some color and some art on the walls, but I'm glad it retains the old-timey counter with the classic swivel stools. The first surprise was the coffee - I…More »
5. Jim's Coffee Shop
A straightforward breakfast spot - always reliable. A great alternative to Ole's, and much bigger so the wait is shorter if any at all. Apart from the American breakfast basics, there are many good Mexican breakfast options and some hybrids (like the…More »
6. Ole's Waffle Shop
The Alameda classic breakfast spot still satisfies - for a certain type of experience, nothing beats Ole's. The line is the one minus, but if you go early-ish the line is usually absent or really short. Huge portions, truly fabulous bacon, grits,…More »
7. Mona's Table
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 814-6179
Categories: Sandwiches, Caterers, American (Traditional)
Mona's Table and their neighbor Bip's Broiler both serve breakfast, but they couldn't be more different. Bip's is a fairly dull greasy spoon, whereas Mona's is clearly a labor of love with creative fresh food. Mona's serves polenta and asparagus -…More »
8. La Pinata Taco Bar
Secret tip that Alamedans keep to themselves: La Piñata's Taco Bar. Just one door down on Santa Clara from the main restaurant, even when the restaurant has a long wait, you can almost always get into the taco bar immediately. The menu is the same,…More »
9. Boogie Woogie Bagel Boy
Things have changed a bit at the Boogie Woogie Bagel Boy, not the least of which is the fact that Buki the Clown that used to frighten me regularly when I went in on the weekends seems to have moved away. Normally, given my bozophobia (i.e., the fear…More »
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10/27/2007
I'm afraid of clowns. And mimes. Nearly everyone that knows me well knows that I have this fear. I… Read more »
10. Little House Cafe
I'm happy to find that the Little House has really improved in recent months. I had been really rooting for it as it's cute, the out door space is nice, parking is really easy, and the people were nice, but they didn't seem to have it together on the…More »
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1/11/2009
I'm rooting for this place because it has a lot going for it, but it isn't quite there on the all… Read more »
11. Blue Dot Cafe and Coffee Bar
I went to the Blue Dot hoping for a new breakfast spot, but what I found was a good coffee shop that also serves breakfast. And maybe, just maybe, they shouldn't.
The coffee is excellent, and one of only a few places on the island that has any…More »
12. New Zealander Restaurant & Pub
As a pub, the New Zealander seems like a nice place to hang out and have a beer, and I have a feeling that if I go back and enjoy it in that context I'll might bump it up a star. Because I'm currently obsessed with breakfast, this is a review more…More »
13. La Piñata
I've never really understood the popularity of La Piñata at dinner - it can get incredibly busy and crowded, and they even have those silly beeper things that light up and go crazy when your table is ready. But the food isn't worth the wait - very…More »
14. Jim's On The Course
Me and golf? Nope, not the best of friends. I play golf about as well as I play cello. I've never played a cello.
So why would you ever find me on a golf course? Breakfast, naturally. Okay, maybe not naturally. What the hell is breakfast doing on a…More »
15. Nikko's Cafe
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 533-1425
Categories: Diners, Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: East Oakland
I'm gonna call Nikko's an honorary Alamedan, because it's inches away from the foot of Park Street Bridge, it's essentially the only place someone from Alameda can go for a meal at 3:00 a.m., and, well, I'm just looking for an excuse to put it on my…More »
16. Bip's Broiler
There are some definite pluses to Bip's Broiler:
1) It's called Bip's Broiler, which is just an awesome name, so that helps
2) It's cheap - too often these days you see greasy spoons charging gourmet prices
3) Compared to Ole's and Jim's it's really…More »
17. Tillie's Diner
With all of the other great breakfast options in Alameda, Tillie's is generally not the place to go. I like the old-school look and the twisty counter, and I love that they serve some of their breakfasts in skillets. Why do I love this? I think it…More »
18. Nation's Giant Hamburgers & Great Pies
As part of my foolhardy goal of trying every breakfast place in Alameda, I decided today was the day to try Nation's.
I'll admit two things up front: (1) I was convinced ahead of time that I was going to get served dog food masquerading as breakfast,…More »
19. South Shore Cafe
First indications were good: counter seating (check), old fashioned feel (check), breakfast aroma (check), cushy booth (check), large amateurish seascape murals signed by "Wizard" (check). This had every chance to be a top breakfast spot...and then I…More »
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