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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

American Deli, Vegan Salads

$$

Top tips

  • Enjoy outdoor seating with views of Grand Lake.
  • Good to know: Reservations recommended for busy weekends, especially brunch.
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  • Try the spiced chickpea stew for a flavorful vegan entree.
  • Oat milk available as a coffee creamer substitute.
  • Good to know: Limited vegan options currently; consider calling ahead to confirm availability.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention beet salad, salad and avocado toast.

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Also bloody mary, bread, brunch food, burger, chickpea stew, chopped salad and coffee.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and good value.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Grand Lake Kitchen is a casual American deli-style restaurant with a strong focus on local and seasonal ingredients—popular for their fresh chopped salads and inventive brunch cocktails like mimosa flights. Though mostly omnivore, the menu clearly labels vegan and gluten-free items, including standout dishes like spiced chickpea stew and Persian cucumber salad. With indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Grand Lake, it is favored for breakfast and lunch and often busy during weekends.

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576 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–21:00
Tuesday
09:00–21:00
Wednesday
09:00–21:00
Thursday
09:00–21:00
Friday
09:00–21:00
Saturday
09:00–21:00
Sunday
09:00–21:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
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protein
chickpeas
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