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Brenda's Oakland

French Soul Food, Vegan Po’boys

Worth ordering: Beignetsnamed in 8 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan blackened tofu hash for a flavorful breakfast option.
  • Good to know: Be cautious asking about vegan dishes—the staff can be unsure which items are vegan.
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  • Vegan po’boys come in multiple flavors—great to sample different ones.
  • Expect possible waits during busy brunch hours.
  • Enjoy outdoor seating when available for a relaxed dining experience.

People mention

Biscuit, bread and benedict.

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Also blackened tofu hash, grits, hash browns, mac and cheese, po' boy and potato salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Brenda's is a lively spot known for Southern and French-inspired soul food with a focus on breakfast and brunch classics like blackened tofu hash and beignets. Vegan dishes such as the tofu po’boy and blackened tofu hash are clearly marked, though some experience inconsistency in vegan labeling. Patrons enjoy indulgent sides including Creole potato salad, and the venue features accessible outdoor seating. Pricing is mid-range and the kitchen serves both vegan and traditional meat options.

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4045 Broadway #101, Oakland, CA 94611

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–15:00
Tuesday
08:00–15:00
Wednesday
08:00–15:00
Thursday
08:00–21:00
Friday
08:00–21:00
Saturday
08:00–21:00
Sunday
08:00–21:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.3 1,085 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
2.7 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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