Town Fare by Chef Michele McQueen
1000 Oak St, Alameda, CA
Crema's Take
“Chef Michele McQueen's Alameda spot is a vibrant neighborhood gathering place that balances chef-driven comfort food with thoughtful beverage programs, from creative house cocktails like the Bloody Mary's Revenge to fresh sodas that elevate a casual meal. Whether you're lingering over a leisurely brunch featuring standout dishes like shrimp and grits or grabbing a quick coffee, the fast-paced, cheerful service and locally-sourced approach make it feel like you're eating at the table of someone who genuinely cares about feeding their community well.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Town Fare is excellent. Just ate here at their last Sunday brunch which happens monthly. It was buffet style. Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits were superlative. The location in the Oakland Museum is super stylish and classic. This restaurant needs to be supported.
When first walking in, the host weren’t at the, “Wait to be seated” sign and made a smart remark when my mother was walking in. We were seated about 2-3 minutes after. I ordered two orange juices that were priced $4.5 on the menu, but was charged $5. That was one thing. My food…
We came to Town Fare for the first time after finding out about the restaurant from the Bay Area KQED check please show. We were thrilled to try their chicken sandwich which came with breast meat and some coleslaw. The meat was very tender, cooked to perfection, the coleslaw had…
This place was great! The ordering process was fast and efficient, the staff was attentive and cheerful, and the food was amazing! We had shrimp and grits, pork chops with Mac n cheese and collard greens, and the Brussels sprouts. They also made me a killer Arnold Palmer with…
Start to finish delicious! We used to go to her spot in the Fillmore District SF called Gussie's Chicken & Waffles. Had the Bloody Mary's Revenge and the basil ginger soda, deviled eggs, fried chicken & sweet potato waffles, and the fried chicken sandwich. You can run & tell…
Crema Reviews
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