Portal

Brunch restaurant · Merritt

"When you’re midway through an AM lap around Lake Merritt and start to lose steam, take a break at this American spot nearby. The big picnic tables and bar overlooking the water is exactly where you want to be with a pitcher of cranberry mimosa in one hand and a forkful of challah french toast in the other. Now that you’re fueled up with champagne and syrupy toast, you can get back to your power walk." - julia chen 1, lani conway

The 8 Best Brunch Spots In Oakland

Portal

1611 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606 Get directions

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