Reviews - Delegates
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**Delegates: A Beloved Diner in Downtown Oakland**
Nestled in downtown Oakland, Delegates shines as a go-to spot for satisfying comfort food. With a menu boasting classic diner fare—from massive BBQ burgers to freshly crafted breakfast wraps—each dish is prepared to order, ensuring top-notch freshness. Patrons rave about the quick service and generous portions, complimented by friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Highlights include the delightful avocado toast served with perfectly runny eggs and the irresistible bacon jam. With fair trade coffee and a commitment to quality, Delegates offers a delightful dining experience that keeps locals and visitors returning.
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Delegates was recently featured by Soleil Ho in the Chronicle as one of several Asian-American owned and operated restaurants that excel in serving classic diner dishes, so I had to give it a try. The BBQ burger was huge and incredibly satisfying—so much so that adding a side of fries proved to be too much food to handle in one sitting. View all feedback.
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I work in downtown Oakland about once a month and often look for a quick bite to eat. I recently discovered Delegates, and I will definitely be back. I ordered the avocado toast with over-easy eggs to take away, and they were remarkably fast. I arrived a few minutes before noon, and it only took about five minutes from placing my order to receiving it. I might have just missed the lunch rush, but still, that's impres... View all feedback.
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Last update : 07.09.2025
I want to go back again and again here because all their foods taste so good.The interior decor is captivating and inviting, and the food here is exceptional.
Last update : 17.02.2025
I work in downtown Oakland about once a month and often look for a quick bite to eat. I recently discovered Delegates, and I will definitely be back. I ordered the avocado toast with over-easy eggs to take away, and they were remarkably fast. I arrived a few minutes before noon, and it only took about five minutes from placing my order to receiving it. I might have just missed the lunch rush, but still, that's impressive service! When I got back to the office, the eggs were still warm and perfectly runny when I took a bite. With friendly and efficient service and delicious avocado toast, I can't wait to return and try more items from the menu!
The menu is simple but includes expertly prepared dishes. You can find burgers, salads, and breakfast favorites, all made fresh to order, with no microwaved or pre-packaged eggs in sight! Everything is cooked on a griddle using high-quality ingredients. I tried the breakfast wrap, filled with hash browns, avocado, eggs, and diced ham, though you can opt for veggies instead of meat if you like. It came with a delicious, mildly spicy salsa on the side.
I had a delightful experience at this restaurant. I enjoyed two breakfasts here, both of which were prepared promptly. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient, and there’s an upstairs seating area. The menu is quite extensive, offering a variety of classic American dishes. It wasn’t crowded during my visits, and the portions were very generous. I highly recommend this place!
Last update : 21.08.2023
I work in downtown Oakland about once a month and often need a quick meal. Recently, I found Delegates, and I’m definitely planning to return! I ordered the avocado toast with over-easy eggs to go, and I was really impressed by how fast they were. I arrived just a few minutes before noon, and it took about five minutes from placing my order to receiving it. I might have gotten lucky and avoided the lunch rush, but either way, the service was incredibly quick. When I got back to the office, the eggs were still warm, and they had the perfect runny texture when I dug in. With their friendly and efficient service, along with delicious avocado toast, I’m excited to try more items from their menu!
Delegates was recently featured by Soleil Ho in the Chronicle as one of several Asian-American owned and operated restaurants that excel in serving classic diner dishes, so I had to give it a try. The BBQ burger was huge and incredibly satisfying—so much so that adding a side of fries proved to be too much food to handle in one sitting.
Last update : 15.03.2023
Not bad. Had two breakfast here and the order is quickly prepared. The staff is friendly and will be described. The hotel is well located and has a seating area at the top. The menu is quite extensive and has large American dishes. Not crowded and portions are very generous. Recommend this place.
Find unexpected! Delicious huge sandwich! The bread is grilled for crispy perfection and French frits were fresh and hot. Yummy!
The fruit is ALWAYS fresh! I love that the eggs for my morning breakfast wraps are always cooked when I order, and not pre-cooked like other places I used to go to. I can taste the freshness in every bite!!! I love this place and the people that run it!!!! <3 ooohh, and the coffee is fair trade!!
Burger was bomb! Full size patty, no excess bun issues. Quick grab Equator cold coffee in the morning. Breakfast sounds good, can't wait to try that next. Welcome to Oakland!
I work in downtown Oakland about once a month and usually have to catch something fast. I recently discovered Delegate and will be back. I ordered the avocado toast to go with simple eggs and they were FAST. I have there a few minutes before 12 and between my order and my order, it probably took five minutes. I must have beaten the lunch break, but this is a quick service. When I brought it back to the office, the eggs were still heated, but at the moment I ate them perfectly runny. Friendly and efficient service combined with a large avocado toast. I will be back to try the other items in the menu!