Black Forest Kitchen

The plant based donor was SOOO TASTY!! And they'll even cut it in half if you like. Nice seating area too with fun board games. I'll be back! Thanks for having a vegan option.

My first döner! Super delicious - perfect combination of meat and veggies. Messy, but worth it 😅 Hubby got the Dönerito - it looked much easier to eat! They have a nice selection of beers and a sweet little outdoor space to eat.

Very good Döner Kebab! Very, very close to my Döner at home in Germany - pretty much authentic German Döner. The bread is super crisp, the meat is very fresh, and, most importantly, the sauce is perfect (that's the key for a great Döner). I'll for sure come back.

Great Doner and great beer! The Don and burrito were delicious and paired well with the German beers on tap

Vegan/vegetarian doner was excellent. Oysters mushrooms have a curry-like seasoning and veggies were fresh. It's big, bring an appetite

As someone who comes from Berlin, the city of kebabs, this was a surprisingly good kebab. Nice atmosphere, friendly service, good meat. The only downside is the price; I think there's room for improvement there. And: wheat beer should be served in the appropriate glass 😀😀 but I won't defend German beer culture any further at this point. 😀 All in all, it was really good for Oakland.

Amazing quality Authentic Döner. Even has a twist for vegetarian options. Go and enjoy tasty food and sit outside enjoy a tasty beverage. Danke!

Awesome new space in the Heart of Oakland - the Döner is as authentic as it gets and the best I have had outside of Germany! Two thumbs and toes up!

From pop up to having their own spot (check hours) in Oakland at the Forage Kitchen Event Space, Black Forest Kitchen is the bees knees when it comes to amazing and authentic Berlin-style Döner Kebab! Parking is a bit tough (but not impossible) outside, and let me add worth spending a few additional minutes. Friends & Family Bar is next door and awesome to note as well :) Many of us in the group had to go with The Don (Döner Original), which resembles more handheld open sandwich-like (see photos), while some members of our group ordered the Döner Box (essentially the same innards just over fries), and lastly the Döner'Rito (a twist to all of the above, wrapped like a burrito!) We also ordered the OG fries which come topped with their delicious IYKYK white garlic sauce. Plant-based options also available. I will say this is not a first-date meal that you're trying to impress the person sitting on the other side of the picnic bench 'eating dainty' type of meal. This is a meal that quite honestly is sooooo deliciously unique, ya don't mind getting your hands dirty (literally). I think the owner was doing fun challenges on social with a 'one-napkin challenge' while eating the Döner Original..I failed within the first few minutes using a bajillion napkins haha! Great service, passion, and heart from the owner who delivered our meals & brews to us. Yes, another thing to note, awesome brews (and steins if that's your thing) to wash down the tender meat (chicken or plant-based options), spices, and flavorings with. Check the website for everything that's included in the filling of the Döner Original, there's so many yummy things in there, I probably wouldn't be able to successfully name them all! Can't wait to hear about your experience if you try them out! Fair pricing, fun outdoor atmosphere.

Given that it's a German place... I got the feeling that food is not their primary focus, I'm guessing they have great beer. I don't drink so I wouldn't know, but the chicken in my sandwich was overcooked and extremely dry. Also, they forgot to add the chicken to my salad. This may have been because it was about an hour before closing. The place had a nice vibe and the people working there seemed cool. Perhaps I'll give it another try. To the owners of BFK, thank you for your thoughtful response. BB

So dang good. Never heard of a Döner Kebab prior to seeing this spot. They had a service outage the first time we swung by. Sauces are great without being overpowering. Meat is crispy and delicious. Cool, hot, crunchy, meaty. It just checks so many boxes flavor wise and texture wise. And the staff, gal that helped us was awesome. Friendly, warm. Just a great person to run into when you're grabbing a meal. Doner Rito was the lesser of the two but is a cleaner quicker option. The Don was amazing, but you are gonna get messy. It's totally worth it. You don't need to take my word for it. Go hammer one and report back. Only thing I would do different is order some sauce on the side.

This is a cozy german pub and eatery with a casual and inviting setting and a bit of indoor and outdoor seating. They offer a limited but appetizing menu of doner kebab wraps, fries, and salads, as well as beer of course. Ordered the Don with lamb/beef, minus the spicy sauce and cucumber (they have a chicken version too). Service was fast and friendly. My order was ready in less than 10 minutes. The meat was slightly dry and a bit gamey in taste, with some pieces too chewy. It had a generous amount of sauce and toppings, but it was not evenly spread inside the sandwich, and they forgot to put jalapenos. Also, the bread was kinda hard (and hard to eat). Parking was difficult on a Saturday evening... this area of town sucks in general.

So I have been hearing about these sandwiches in Germany and have been wanting to try one for a while. Then I saw this restaurant in my Instagram feed and had to go immediately. We went on a Friday soon after they opened. We ordered a couple German beers and 2 classic Doner Kebabs with chicken. First of all they have 2 liter, liter and boots for the beer! Second, these sandwiches are huge! The first bite is mainly delicious spices and sauces followed by fesh crisp cabbage slaw, onions, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes. Then comes the well spiced chicken and lots of it. Neither of us could finish our sandwich. We say outside in the beer garden and enjoyed a really nice day. Service was great and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Great doener kebab and such a nice outdoor seating area perfect for the summer. They also have veggie options and non bread options and great selection for the drinks! Everyone is always super friendly! Definitely recommend trying them out

Glad I could make it to the grand opening of their brick and mortar establishment today. Not that I'm into oompah bands, one of which was playing later that afternoon, but I always enjoy a lively beer garden with communal tables and benches. They've been soft opened for a few weeks, but I appreciate how everyone stepping up with a steady flow of customers and going through several tropos building built in the back. Nice light sauce with garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Nice amount of veggies and meat. I didn't get anything to drink but several beers on tap and soft drinks. Wir kommen wieder.

Super delicious food and so great to try another cuisine! It's big, juicy, flavorful and hits the spot! Everyone is so friendly and the indoor/outdoor vibes are where it's at. Was super fun with the live band on first Friday! This is easily a staple that the town was missing!

The bread is perfect! Great spot for those that miss Doner and a Brew! Clean and nice service.

New spot in uptown, serving bomb A$$ doner sandos. Well seasoned chicken shaved off the trompo, served in a rustic style kind of "pita" bread thingy. Topped with a nice slaw of lettuce, raw red onions, sliced jalapeno, and a creamy dressing. The round is slathered in a dill sauce and a spicy sauce. SO GOOD! My only gripe is I wish the slaw was spread more evenly over the sando. Also got some extra sauce, but kind of skimpy for $2.50/small solo cup portion. Looks like they have a great German beer selection- tap and bottles. Worth checking out! I live close by, so I walked over there. Otherwise, parking might be a PITA

Visited the place yesterday and the food was fantastic. Most go and have a good meal and an enjoyable time. Ricardo

The Doner here is delicious!! It's a great spot good vibes and everything here is tasty

As close to Döner in Germany that I've had in the US! Currently only have chicken available but lamb/beef coming soon and can't wait to come back to try that!

Donca! Donca! Everyone will eat well. People were friendly and enjoy a Pilsner with your lunch or dinner.

Their Doner is a fabulous "sandwich". Delicious meat, great sauce and a nice amount of vegetables. I enjoyed a German beer and loved the biergarten ambiance. And the service was fantastic. We will be back!!

Delicious!! Best sandwich in The Bay, hands down! Amazing flavor, chicken edges crisped to perfection. And I don't know where they source their bread but wow, it's the icing on the cake. And it's one of a kind!