Brunch in the East Bay.

Oakland has been better than San Francisco for a while now, and I'm happy to keep saying it.

The best brunch in the East Bay, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Top picks

Sunday brunch at Wat Mongkolratanaram

Sunday brunch at Wat Mongkolratanaram

Sun, Sep 20 · 10:00 AM

South Berkeley

Thai temple food market

Wat Mongkolratanaram food court

Wat Mongkolratanaram food court

South Berkeley

Thai temple brunch market

Lois The Pie Queen

Lois The Pie Queen

Lorin • $$

Fried chicken & mile-high pies

Vally Medlyn's

Vally Medlyn's

Danville • $$

Hearty breakfast & brunch spot

Zaya Thai Pantry

Zaya Thai Pantry

Danville

Thai-American brunch fusion

Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore)

Arizmendi Bakery (Lakeshore)

Lakeshore • $

Worker-owned bakery co-op

Neptune's

Neptune's Great Terrace

West Alameda • $$

Cal-filipino brunch spot

Abe's Cafe

Abe's Cafe

Lafayette

Friendly neighborhood coffee spot

Khao Hom

Khao Hom

Hayward • $$

Playful Thai brunch & curries

Bageltopia

Bageltopia

Central Berkeley • $

Creative bagel sandwiches

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Aracely Lounge Happy Hour

Aracely Lounge Happy Hour Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 23 · 3:00 PM

Danville

Modern brunch & dinner lounge

Cafe Cordoba

Cafe Cordoba

East Oakland

Mexican-inspired breakfast cafe

Peak

Peak

West Alameda • $$

Thai-fusion brunch spot

New Africa Cafe

New Africa Cafe

East Oakland • $

Halal soul food brunch

Pinole Creek Cafe

Pinole Creek Cafe

Pinole • $$

Family-run bakery cafe

Patatas Kitchen

Patatas Kitchen

Longfellow • $$

Neighborhood cafe with flair

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Frequently asked questions

How are these brunch in the East Bay chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

How do I find something that suits me?

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