About
Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond is a bustling and inviting breakfast and brunch spot located in Oakland, CA. This establishment offers a plethora of amenities, including reservations, delivery, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility. With a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond caters to diverse dietary preferences. The menu features enticing dishes such as the Smoked Fish Tower, Reuben Fries, and Matzoh Ball Soup.
Customers rave about the delicious food and friendly service at Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond. Reviewers praise the French Dip sandwich, chilaquiles, and Yadi sandwich. The atmosphere is described as lively and welcoming, with ample seating and a well-lit interior. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a quick cocktail, Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond has something for everyone.
Personal favorites of mine include the Savory French toast and the crispy fried potatoes. The attention to detail, such as providing the filling for the chicken pot pie separately for takeout, demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to quality. If you're in the neighborhood, don't miss out on the unique and flavorful offerings at Grand Lake Kitchen - Dimond.
“ My favorite addition to the diamond district. Best French Dip sandwich in town! I also highly recommend the chilaquiles. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good music, live sports, and unique drinks. A must try! ”
“ Food is fresh and so hearty/tasty! Love that it's a busy spot but can still hear the people I'm sitting without anyone having to yell. Also appreciate the high ceilings and how well lit the entire restaurant is. Service is so good. Our server checked in on us just the right amount and never had us waiting. There is a little "shop" up front with various merchandise (bags, greeting cards, etc.) that's also worth checking out! ”
“ This is my go-to neighborhood restaurant. The food is great but what I really like about this place is how friendly the staff are. Favorite meals include the Yadi sandwich, bahm mi sandwich, and Cali bowl. Today I had their seasonal heirloom tomato eggs benedict and it was my favorite meal yet. I often sit outside because I bring my dog but the inside is delightful. It's a really nice space. Go! You won't regret it. ”
“ I am a frequent GLK customer; I live in walking distance to the Grand Ave location, and the Dimond location is on my daily commute route. I get takeout at least weekly, so needless to say I'm a fan! I thought I'd review the Dimond location because it's really a gem. If you've ever eaten at the Grand location and wished it wasn't so crowded, just head on over to Dimond! It's a much bigger space, and it's usually easy to park nearby. Inside there is plenty of table space, and they also have a dedicated takeout counter with its own entrance. Now for the important part: food! The Savory French toast is amazing and unique. I always recommend it to people going to GLK for the first time. I love their take on Chilaquiles as well. Those are my go-to brunch items, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And it should be said that the crispy fried potatoes are truly crispy. Moving into lunch/dinner fare I have enjoyed the scallop risotto, roast chicken, chicken pot pie, and roasted butternut squash with spinach, ricotta and hazelnuts (yum!). Also a shout-out for the fact that, if you order the chicken pot pie as takeout, they will give you the filling in a separate container so that the crust stays perfectly crisp -- genius! My favorite lunch item used to be the Vicious Salad from their sister restaurant Carbona Pizza. Please bring that back to the menu! I'm also addicted to the Carbona-groni. Thankfully that is still available, and you can even take it home in a little jar. Finally, service here has always been timely and friendly. I haven't ever hosted an event here, but they do have a private room at this location, FYI. ”
“ I came in for a quick cocktail. I ordered some pickles. They were great but only had one bean. You can order pizza to go on your way out. I recommend going to the counter to order. The app will tell you it's going to take an hour. I like the relaxed feeling of this location vs the cramped feeling of the lake location. ”
“ I love this place. A great variety of menu items to suit all tastes. High-quality food. Great wait service. Comfortable establishment. Nice outdoor space. Only down side is the parking sometimes. They also have another location on Grand by the lake. ”
“ I'm not typically a brunch person but GLK does it right. The egg benedicts are a hit and don't disappoint. This time especially good was the Florentine with the green sauce on top. Unfortunately they seemed to get rid of the arugula salad for regular lettuce salad. GLK bleu cheese burger was grubby, seasoned very well, and packed with flavor. The cooks hit the temp of the burger as requested so kudos Bloody Mary was bold with lots of spices, definitely didn't taste like standard bottled stuff. The picked veg was fine, not very briney which I prefer. ”
“ I'm embarrassed to say that I've lived near this place for a long time and just never noticed it. I've gone to their other location and always liked it but parking is a hassle there. I had their salad with hummus, which was fresh and fine, and beyond reasonably priced . I sat on the dog friendly patio with my friendly dog, and they brought out water without even being asked. I've been to a lot of the restaurants on MacArthur on the other side of Fruitvale, but for some reason hadn't crossed the road. Will be back. ”