Understory

We had a truly fantastic experience at The Understory recently. The food was absolutely incredible, and the service was amazing from start to finish. The Banana Heart Salad was a standout. It was prepared so wonderfully that it brought back memories of my grandmother’s cooking back home—it's a dish that isn't showcased enough in Filipino restaurants in the Bay Area, and I was so happy to see it on their menu. I also have to specifically call out the Pandesal with the Vegan Ube Butter. The butter was mind-blowingly good; I could have easily slurped tubs of it! Everything was served with such care and the staff were all so welcoming and attentive.

Food & drinks are DELICIOUS. But the only thing better than the food here are the people who bring so much love & creativity to everything they serve. The most amazing place in the Bay - by the people & for the people! They have cafe hours where folks can set up with their laptops, free wifi & work. They also host awesome events & do catering :)

Ive been a vegan for 7 years and i love fried oyster mushrooms! The Understory did not disappoint the oystermushrooms were delicious! They also reminded me of chicken katsu its been along time but the batter was great . I will be back for more and im excited to try different things on the menu thank you so much

What an amazing experience! We were guests of a 24 person party and we were so welcomed by the staff. The staff here are incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was off the hook. The drinks were so unique. I even bought a few fun items in their curio shop. Please come and support this magical place! They are a gem for the community!

This spot was a safe haven during a weekend visit to the area. We stopped in here to try some of the gluten free options and ended up being here for 5 hours to hang and do some work. The staff were very friendly and said the space is welcome to community so we could stay and work as long as they were open. Cafe counter service weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm, so they won’t come to your table, you just have to get up to order- which wasn’t a big deal for us. Over the vibe is really great, with an incredible mission. Low-medium level music plays in the background so if you want to do work headphones are probably best. If we ever come back to the area, this place will be on the list. I hope this spot is supported and here for a long time. Highly recommend the Suam na Mais, it was incredible.