Reviews for Merritt Restaurant & Bakery in Oakland, CA
Gone in today 28JUL2020, approx. 1450hrs Looking to buy a dream cake, little section left, 2 dream cakes, a few others, a few... slices. Store was empty, an employee said "excuse me, we are closed". Me, looked at her like what? "We will re-open in 20minutes". Me, look around for any signage, none. Walk out, look for any signage, only the open one that was lit. Read more
The fresh strawberry cake is SO GOOD! I only got one piece, but I shouldve gotten 4. The service was also great, I don't know... what all these bad reviewers are talking about. Go go go! Read more
The chicken is still pretty good. However, I ordered the mashed potatoes as my side. They were horrible. Tasted as if made from... a box. When you spend $40.00 for fried chicken the sides should be tasty too. Read more
1.) That strawberry shortcake! When I walked in there wasn't any shortcake in the display so the young lady went to the back to... go get some. When I tell you the strawberry shortcake and the lemon cupcake barely made it home I mean it! The shortcake was sofresh it literally fell apart, and melted in my mouth. The tastiest strawberry shortcake I've had by far! 2.) The customerservice. The owner was there and a homeless man walked in and he was so kind towards him. This I don't see alot, or have notwitnessed at all by a store owner. Most businesses shew the homeless person away if they are not buying anything. I was glad asI watched this business owner treat the poor man like good friend. A very pleasing sight indeed! 3.)The young ladies working thecounter were very friendly and smiling, and I can see why. Great management, great desserts, and delicious food! 4.) I willcontinue to support this business knowing that I'm supporting a business that truly cares about people, and the energy that theyput into the cuisine and the community. P.S. I'm coming back for a whole strawberry shortcake!! Read more
Best chicken and waffles I've ever tasted hands down! The food still holds it's classic timeless flavor! 1.) I walked 5 blocks+... home and my chicken was still hot and crispy when I got home. The chicken still has that classic flavor like when I was a kidand used to go to the location around the lake! 2.) The waffle was crisp but had just the right texture and flavor of buttermilkand love. Same delicious flavor from childhood, and I ate my chicken and waffles in under 6 minutes! 3.) The customer servicewas amazing! The 2 young ladies and the owner were so kind towards me and genuinely cared about my satisfaction! 4.) Thestrawberry shortcake is beyond amazing! I don't even have to talk about this. 5.) I will be back again and again! Read more
Take out chicken is still great...BUT, I ordered a red velvet cake on May 2 to pick up on May 7. I paid $90.00. They called on... May 7, 3 hrs. before pickup time to tell me they didn't have red velvet cake. I give their chicken five stars, but I willnever order cake from them again. Read more
Merritt Bakery Restaurant is the same business as the one that was near Heart & Dagger Saloon (500 Lake Park Ave), and set up... shop right on Lakeshore Ave, across from Hearing Zone (Audiology office). I had their 3-piece fried chicken meal, and it wasscrumptious! Fresh and juicy, made-to-order. Call in ahead if you're in a rush, and enjoy that delicious food! Read more
My favorite cake since I was a child. Blessed by my daughter with my round strawberry shortcake. Still the best cake I have ever... had. Read more