Piedmont Cafe & Bakery

Reviews

• C K.

  star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

  I wish one day when I retire I can open a small diner like Piedmont Cafe. Old school. Ceiling fans. Black and white tiles. This was my first time in this diner for a brunch. Around 12 tables. Totally unpretentious.
  
  This morning there were these patrons occupying the tables, excluding myself, 1 German family of 6, tourist like, 1 retired couple, 2 African American men with a cute little (5 month old) baby girl, 2 Latino construction workers/engineers, 1 single Asian middle aged woman, and 2 homeless men and woman. Reflecting the true diversity of Oakland peacefully sharing a hearty breakfast moment at a local diner run by hardworking (open at 6.30 nearly every day) Vietnamese.
  
  And the best part was, delicious homemade crab cake. You could see in the patty discernible crab meat, red bell pepper, onion, and taste a mouthful of chives/herbs with a crispy breaded coat. What's other way to enjoy the morning?
  
  (not 5 stars - my table kept sliding on the slippery floor. Annoying)

• Tammie S.

  star star star star star 25 May 2026

  The best neighborhood cafe imho. Fresh baked donuts, hash browns to from your childhood dinner. If you are looking for comfort in a dinner form this is your place. Love catching the brunch crowd and there's always a smile and a seat waiting for you here. The service is fantastic and it seems to be family owned. You can also get espresso drinks with your brunch.

• Ivana Y.

  star star star star_border star_border 20 May 2026

  Classic diner fare located along Piedmont Avenue next to Peet's. They have an extensive breakfast menu, aimed to please even the pickiest eaters. I usually get the crab cake benedict or chicken apple omelette.
  
  Services can be spotty at times, but for a no frills diner, it's expected.
  
  They have donuts and breakfast sandwiches for those looking for a quick bite.

• Daniel H.

  star star star star star 16 May 2026

  Honestly, I would probably usually give a four star review, but after literally not getting any service from the wait staff down the block at Chow for a very similar breakfast menu, I'm giving the extra star out of spite...hahaha.
  
  That being said, my wife and I were seated promptly, given menus, and served water within three or five minutes.
  
  I usually don't pay for breakfast, haven't done so in probably 20 years, since I can make most items at home. But I'll echo what people have mentioned about the crab eggs Benedict. I was pretty happy to pay the $11 for that and  included large side of hash.
  
  My wife had the french toast. Honestly, never had it before at other restaurants so I don't know how to compare it, but in all honesty it's not something I'd order if i went back. Are you suppose to eat it with syrup or something, i honestly don't know.
  
  Its not really a trendy spot, so be sure to check out the interior photos to see it's right for your occasion/expectations.

• Jane D.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 May 2026

  For simple, classic breakfast this place is good. Asians particularly will appreciate you can choose to rice with your meal (as opposed to hash browns or country potatoes). We ordered the Jumbo Scramble over rice and the Eggs Benedict with hash brown. The corned beef hash was to go. Food was filling and good.