Delegates

I work in downtown Oakland about once a month and usually have to grab something quick. I recently discovered Delegates and I will be back. I ordered the avocado toast with over easy eggs to go and they were FAST. I got there a few minutes before 12 and between placing my order and getting my order, it probably took five minutes. I must’ve beaten the lunch rush but still, that is some speedy service. When I brought it back to the office, the eggs were still heated but perfectly runny the moment I ate them. Friendly and efficient service paired with a great avocado toast. I will be back to try the other items on the menu!

Fairly simple menu of solid, well-crafted food. Burgers, salads, and breakfast staples. You won't find any microwaved or boxed eggs here! Everything is made to order on a griddle with super fresh ingredients. I ate the breakfast wrap, which is loaded with hash browns, avocado, eggs, and chopped ham (you can opt for veggies instead of meat). It came with a delicious and mildly spicy salsa on the side.

Delegates makes really good food for cheap prices. You can't get an $8 burger outside of fast food these days in the bay. Plus the bacon jam is just ridiculously good. I brought my computer and worked there in the morning. Really good breakfast (the hashbrowns slap) plus relaxing vibes and a solid playlist. Definitely coming back.

Delegates was highlighted by Soleil Ho in the Chronicle recently as one of many Asian-American owned-and-operated establishments that excel at serving traditional diner fare, so I had to come by and check it out. The BBQ burger, for example, was ginormous and filling, so much so that adding a side of fries made for too much food to have all at once