Roasted and Raw

Roasted and Raw is a new favorite vegan restaurant for me. I tried their black bean burger and yucca fries and it was so amazingly delicious 😋😋😋. I can't wait to go back and try some of their raw cuisine. What a special place. Love their vibe and menu. Will be back soon!

Absolutely love their food! Always delicious, best vegan food I've found in a while! If you wanna get the sweet potatoes I'd reccomend going/ordering early cause they usually run out, definitely worth it though!

Yummmmm. No idea how the chefs make mushrooms taste the way they did, but wow! Everything we ordered had a lot of flavor and was so delish.

I was staying at the AC Marriott next door and smelled this place on my walk to/from the Convention Center and finally stopped in. So glad I did. I had the curry chick pea bowl with extra veggies on a bed of quinoa. It was so delicious...perfectly spiced and a huge portion. The man who helped me was welcoming and friendly. I would go back everyday if I lived here.

What a vegan taste explosion in my mouth! I love this place! I travel quite a bit for work and this is my go to place when I get to Oakland. This is the best vegan spot in town. Get here!

Visiting from NY and in search of raw vegan meal. I'm often weary of venturing out to eat and prepare most of my meals at home. Noticed Roasted and Raw from IG and decided to give it a try. Place was easily accessible, great signage. Upon entering i was greeted & served by a woman who patiently took my order while I decided what I really wanna try. I ordered raw Alfredo while my husband opted for the black bean burger. We got a couple of lemonade/seamoss drinks at sat down. The beet lemonade was 10/10 When the meal got to our table, i inhaled the raw Alfredo which was very fresh, flavorful and bursting with flavors. This dish 100/10. I went back up to the counter to reorder one to go and was greeted and served by the owner who was polite, patient, professional and thorough. This is a much needed Resturant. Please keep up the good work and I'll be sure to visit again when my travels bring me to the Oakland area. I appreciated the consistently pleasant customer service and the fresh, tasty food. Kudos!!!!

Healthy food full of delicious flavour and plenty of menu variety. Strong contender for my favourite place to get lunch in Oakland. The crispy vegan chicken really stood out for me with excellent crunch, seasoning, flavour, and texture.

Food was great, filling and delicious. However their payment systems were down, so cash only or online order, which was rather inconvenient. We waited over 30 minutes to get our bowls.

Went for the first time today with a group of friends and we all loved what we ordered!! Only one of us was vegan, but if you witnessed the way we were gobbling up that food and raving about how good it was, you would've thought all of us were. The food all came out really quickly. I ordered the orange teriyaki bowl with tofu for my protein and 50/50 rice/greens base (I thought the 50/50 portion sizes were plenty for rice and greens). Everything was crazy flavorful and, true to their name, roasted to perfection! Personally, I'm a fan of roasted broccoli, and the way they had roasted and seasoned the ones in my bowl was *chef's kiss*. The bowl did come with a generous side of orange teriyaki sauce, but the vegetables were yummy even on their own. I also ordered the yucca fries, and those were crispy and incredibly well-seasoned as well! The owner was super kind and chill- we left around closing time, and he just casually gave us the leftover chocolate cookies they had at the register. I ate one as soon as I got home, and they are so freakin' yummy!! When you go, definitely get one of those (it'll be hard not to when you see them in person, they look as good as they taste)!! Would definitely come back, especially if I ever want to grab a quick bite in Oakland that is nutritious, filling, and delicious!

It literally makes no sense how bomb this place is. Vegans and non Vegans runnnnnnnnnnnn and runnn fast. I got the bolognese, falafel sandwich, vital sea moss lemonade and I will say everything was delicious would highly recommend. everything is so well seasoned and you won't even miss the "meat" . I can't wait to go back to try more things and then I will update. The chef was pretty cool too!!! Told me eat how I feel and to trust myself which I think is important lol. Love to this place, oh yea to note not a lot of parking so spin the block you will find something!! It's worth a try.

The food here was delicious. So good that we went two days in a row. The first day we split an empanada and the Mac and cheese. As a vegan who previously loved cheese, I'm a Mac and cheese snob. This was great! The empanada was a great ratio of dough and filling and the flavor was fantastic! The yucca fries were perfectly seasoned and fried. And the star, for both of us, was the chicken and waffles. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the 'chicken' was also perfectly fried and seasoned to perfection. To our surprise, the waffle was also really flavorful. While I'll never complain about a waffle, it's rare that I can rave about one either. This had great flavor and texture. Don't leave without getting a chocolate chip cookie. Or two. They were the best of all the things. Great flavor and texture. They were the perfect amount of chewy. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, who was so gracious and kind. Even though we got fried food, we didn't feel weighed down or heavy. Stop reading this review and GO!

This place amazing! My favorite item is the Mac N Chz. I once left a restaurant I was at to come to Roasted and Raw just for the Mac N Chz as a result of it being so good. I'd take this Mac N Chz over regular Mac and Cheese any day. The curry chickpea bowl is also a 9/10 for me! The customer service is great here and the inside is always nice and clean. I've definitely recommended this restaurant to others and will continue to do so.

First time here and Mom and I came together. Based on the reviews I was beyond excited to try this spot but it was just okay to me. I have to say right out the gate the young cashier Kai/Khye was absolutely AMAZING. She greeted us as we walked in and was super pleasant until the time we left, we dined in. Anyway, mom got chicken falafel bowl which she stated the chicken was fried incredibly too hard and I agreed. The beautiful thing is she picked it all out and they made her another batch much softer which we both appreciated and she then enjoyed her bowl. We shared the yucca fries which were okay but as they start to cool there's a hardness to them I kept biting into, almost like a rind or hard stem, pass for me. I got the black bean burger and it was okay, I was told the spicy sauce came on the side, it doesn't and it was in my opinion quite spicy but I countered it with I think ketchup to cool it down. I was also disappointed by the amount of avocado which is shown in the attached picture, I mean I'm not asking for a whole avocado but geez, can it be a tad more, that was disappointing to me. The cookies had just cooled when we were leaving so mom and I tired. Again, one was over cooked, really dark around the edges which I will say is NOT my preference. Overall, mom enjoyed her bowl but this is not a spot I would rush back to and again, I wanted to be in love. Way to go Kai/Khye for your beautiful smile, kindness and wonderful customer service.

Yummy black bean burger, with lots of delicious toppings. Staff was nice, too. My only complaint was that the bun, though tasty, was a little thick and didn't let the burger patty shine. Will definitely come back to try some other options another time.

Date: 11/30/2023 Time: 2:55 PM 61° Clear, not warm. After a stop at the post office (Federal Building), I was hungry. I had seen Roasted and Raw earlier this month, but did not stop in at that time. I remember the old location at 550 - 2nd Street, Oakland, near Jack London Square area. I attended a YEE there last year. It was a sample box for takeout only. Seating capacity indoor: guesstimate about 20 people. Two chairs are available in the waiting area. Menu boards mounted above. Specialties: breakfast, roasted and raw items, bowls. I did not see the Vallejo burrito on the menu board, but they do have it. Eats to go: Vallejo burrito with yucca fries. Cost: $16.54 (tax included). This restaurant is not a fast food venue. Food is prepared fresh, so anticipate a wait time of about 15 to 20 minutes. The wait time also gives me the opportunity to review the menu boards. I definitely like what I see...nice selections. My Vallejo burrito with chorizo (plant based protein) and yucca fries were delicious. I ate those fries quick, more like inhaled them with the ranch dressing. I want more! LOL. I'm not sure if I can finish the burrito. Okay, it's leftover for another meal. Customer service was good, and I will return to order something from the breakfast menu board in the future.

The food here is incredible! Falafel burger and yucca fries were top notch. Service was great! Highly recommend!!

A nice and delicious surprise. Went today with friends to celebrate a birthday of a very food conscious fried. The food was delicious, from the empanada to the delicious black bean burger, to the falafel plate (my selection; that delicious garlic dressing they serve). Other honorable mentions include the orange 'chicken' bowl. In all, everyone was thrilled with their selections and a delicious treat of chocolate chip cookies. We had about 10 guests and they were all satisfied greatly with this suprisingly delicious meal and choice of an excellent restaurant. Give up the meat and give Roasted and Raw a try, many times over.

Have eaten here a few times and what a wonderful spot for delicious fast vegan food! The menu is consistently tasty and has good portion sizes. The place is spacious and would be a nice spot to hang out. Workers are consistently friendly and efficient! I would love if this spot got more business! Y'all are sleeping on a really great spot!

nice location with chill clean ambiance with very friendly staff! we really enjoyed our food! the empanadas and the power kale Cesar bowl was so good!!!

I had the most delicious vegan meal at Roasted and Raw, a vegan restaurant in Oakland, Ca. I highly recommend their falafel wrap - it was so yummy and full of flavor. And don't even get me started on their bolognese fettuccine - it was bursting with flavor! And let's not forget about their crispy and delicious yucca fries. If you're looking for a great vegan meal, definitely check out Roasted and Raw. You won't be disappointed! Also, I have to mention how friendly the staff at Roasted and Raw are. They made my dining experience even better with their warm and welcoming service. Plus, the restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained. It's clear that they take pride in their establishment and want their customers to have the best experience possible. So, if you're looking for a delicious vegan meal with great service in a clean and inviting atmosphere, Roasted and Raw is the place to be!

If you haven't tried this place, you must go!!! Actually you should run I absolutely enjoyed the food I had the Crispy Falafel Burger w/ Yucca Fries...mmmmmmm so yummy Food was very flavorful. The owner/chef is amazing!! You can taste the love in the food and will not be dissatisfied. My mother went twice in a week, she had a request for her order and he delivered without hesitation. Neither of us are Vegan nor Vegetarian however we love good food!!!! If I could afford it, I'd eat here a few times a week. I give this a 20 out of 10.

Holy crap I'm not even totally sure what in this but everything in this bowl is INSANELY delicious. I ordered the curry chickpea ragu bowl with fish. t's almost magical how they got this "fish" to taste so perfectly crunchy and intensely satisfying with its umami flavor. The spices in the curry and ragu are beautifully balanced and so flavorful. It's rare to find a restaurant that serves food that is super tasty AND super healthy. I grabbed lunch here on a whim but I think this is my new favorite restaurant. I hope I can get their food through those delivery apps for when I don't happen to be in downtown Oakland! I rarely even write reviews but was compelled to because of how freaking good my meal was!

I had to update my 4 star to a 5 star simply because the service is always impeccable. They're quick. Have quality food. Always clean. Respectful people. Great spirit. Tried multiple things on the menu and nothing disappointed. What made me update it today is my green fiesta taco bowl with chicken is SOOOO GOOD that it doesn't even need the sauce it comes with. You can just eat it raw how it's made. I'm not the best healthy eater but this will always be my go-to. The convenience is just a plus. They have a water dispenser as well for customers which is excellent. I would like to start coming more often than I have. My bowl rounds up to i think $22

I had their yummy black bean burger - sandwiched between perfectly toasted buns with delightfully crispy edges. The fries were equally yummy, crunchy on the outside yet soft in the middle - nice texture! Although I only had a bite of the macaroni and cheese, it didn't quite match the excellence of the burger and fries because it was not creamy enough to my expectation. However, I'd say the ups outweighed the downs. Definitely a spot worth visiting for some quality vegan fare. Service was excellent :)

Fire Food period! They take those walnuts and blend them up into the most savory, meaty textures that'll fool any carnivore out there. Their empanadas are my favorite - the walnut meat inside has so much rich flavor from how they season it, and that crispy fried outside, man it's just heaven. Don't even get me started on their Bolognese, it's out-of-this-world delicious when mixed into their creamy sauces and twirled up with noodles. You can tell they use high quality ingredients too, nothing artificial, just real whole foods made into these incredible meatless meals. And it's all served up fast too, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you're craving something delicious but don't want to wait around. Roasted and Raw really bringing that tasty vegan game, proving you don't need animal products to make insanely good food. Their walnut meats totally hit the spot!

Yum, yum, and yum! If you haven't had the yucca fries, you haven't lived! The vegan chicken is one of the best I have ever had (I've been vegan 40+ years and have had so many types!) The food is so fresh...no microwaves here. My favorite order is the kale cesear with mac and cheese and yucca fries. Enjoy!

My husband and I are non-vegans from Louisiana, so we qualify as food snobs. But we wanted to try a genuinely vegan restaurant while visiting Oakland. I can honestly say that Roasted and Raw has some of the best food of any kind we have ever had. It was delicious on the first bite. I had the black bean burger and my husband had the falafel sandwich. Both came with yucca fries. The chipotle aioli and smoked ranch sauces, which came on the side, were absolutely delicious. We also had a chocolate chip cookie. Everything was delicious, not only in terms of flavor but also in the quality of the ingredients. The buns were warm and toasty, and the tomatoes on my black bean burger were deep red and fresh. Since the portions were big, we each took half of our food home and reheated it in the oven about two days later. It was still great. Our test of any restaurant is whether we would go back. We definitely would go back to Roasted and Raw.

It was my first time trying this place today with a few friends and the food was delicious! I got a bowl with chick'n and the curry chickpea ragu and the flavors were well seasoned and balanced. The chick'n was crispy and it was a good portion size. The staff there were extremely kind and even gave us free cookies on our way out. We will definitely come back! :-)

No one should have to choose between healthy and tasty. Roasted and Raw proves you can have both, with flavorful, satisfying dishes that won't make you feel like crap afterwards. Situated in Oakland right off Jack London Square, it seems like a spot that locals and tourists alike should flock to, yet it's always eerily quiet when I visit. Come on fam, we've had too many vegan eateries in the Bay Area close just this past month. Keep this one alive, for my sake? I need a go-to spot when I get back.

Saw this place was participating in Oakland restaurant week and had to give the featured curry chicken ragu bowl a try. The restaurant is clean and pleasant inside, and the service is friendly. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait since everything is made fresh to order. The bowl was delicious, with the curry and kale perfectly seasoned. Will be back to try more of the menu!

Roasted and Raw has an interesting variety of healthy and delicious vegan food. The staff is very friendly. It has a clean, modern, minimalist vibe.

I wanted to like this place and support a local owned business. Customer service was grumpy. Why so grumpy? Smile, people are spending nearly $20 a dish. They're were about 8 people in the restaurant. Most were waiting on orders. I order the stir fried quinoa, veggies and shrooms. When the menu spells it "shrooms", I expect a notable presence of mushrooms. After about 25 minutes, I got my order. I counted three mushrooms total. I thought maybe I didn't order the veggies and mushroom dish. But I checked the menu and I did. Why scrimp? That only ensures customers like myself won't come back. Add 8 plus more mushrooms and Raw and Roasted could have become my regular weekly treat. The meal itself tasted pretty good. A little salty and seemed expensive for the quantity. I did not get the protein and requested more veggies instead. The fake meats are what's pricey so would have been great and fair if they'd given more than 3 mushrooms. They had one cook in the back. He was actually more attentive and somewhat friendly unlike the cashier. They should make being friendly and knowing how to smile a requirement for the cashier position. It made me think "maybe he needs some butter fat" Anyways, I won't be returning. Too challenging to park, pricey for what you get, and grumpy unfriendly service.

This was a great vegan spot in Oakland. The neighborhood we stayed in did not have much, so we were really happy to have such an amazing restaurant within a block away. We went multiple times, but this was our first meal. The food is healthy and incredibly prepared and flavorful. Highly recommend.

This place is a gem in the capital of vegan and the chef should be the mayor. The food is fresh and creative and therefore tastes delicious. Food was ready in a few minutes and served in simple recyclable containers. The place was super clean and family friendly. We will be back.

The curry chickpea ragout bowl with carnitas as choice of protein was sooooo flavorful! I got the yucca fries again, which are a must have to share ...or to have to yourself. The ginger snap juice was refreshing and not overly spicy from the ginger. Perfect balance. :-)

Located on the corner of 14th street & Jefferson. Street parking only. Open for breakfast at 9am. Arrived at 11am and no one inside. Plenty of seating. Ordered chicken and waffles. Delicious waffles, pumpkin flavored? tasted great. Tofu chicken with delicious spices. Food all packaged to go. Would try out again if nearby.

The crispy falafel burger exceeded all my expectations. I am normally averse to trying new renditions of Arabic food / falafel, but the chef mentioned that this item had the highest protein content on their menu and that's what I needed, so I took the recommendation. The combination of flavors and texture was spot on, the feta, mint and turnip, the crispness of the falafel all meshed so well together. It came with a side of yucca fries, which were seasoned perfectly. They had the ideal consistency, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. All I want now is unlimited supply of yucca fries with the smoky ranch sauce. Side note: If this place was on the lake, it would be packed all day. Do yourself a favor and try it out! I'm a meat eater and I'm already thinking about my next meal here.

The chorizo empanada was very tasty. The crispy crust resembled an egg roll crust. I nibbled at it before remembering to take a photo. The filling was all chorizo and very filling. The entree order came with two of these plus some rice and beans. I was full for lunch after the first empanada! The portions are large and filling, and the prices are reasonable. There was no outdoor dining the day I went, but there were plenty of spaced out seats inside.

Amazing food, and accessible location in downtown Oakland. Happy to patronize a Black owned vegan spot.

Bought it for lunch with my coworkers everything was delicious! Good spice good portions. Will go again! tasty and guilt free yummy!

I'm adding a star because I don't want to negatively affect this business' rating. But the owner's response to my review speaks for itself. I was sharing [my] experience. I wish you success in business sir.

Delicious Everytime! Need to make a plan to go more often. So fresh and tasty. Down the street from a great museum too!

I love the burger and the bowls. The fries are delicious and the empanadas are the best. Don't forget to grab some fresh juice, smoothie, or a shake. Also you can not go wrong with the baked goods so very good. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I love the spot close to downtown and the freeway. Great seating and always very clean inside. One of my favorite spots in Oakland. I

First visit at Roasted & Raw and everything was great! Great service Milton is very nice and welcoming, the ambiance is beautiful, a whole vibe. THE FOOD! So much flavor! I ordered the curry chickpea ragout. Flavor in every bite and you get a huge serving, its very filling. I highly recommend checking this place out. I haven't left any reviews in a while and this place did it 100 -Nesha

Great food, I love the falafel bowl and various protein and base options (half salad, half quinoa) that go with it. It is filling and healthy, green takeout wares, no after lunch fog from eating a portion of rice or something heavy.

OMG, if you're a vegan or a veggie, you'll love this place. The food is fresh, delicious and there are many great choices on the menu including a quinoa dish with delicious veggie like sweet potato, cauliflower and broccoli beautfily roaseted and stirred in, to yummy burritos and so much more. The restaurant is clean and has a minimalistic style that's easy to enjoy. This is the second Oakland vegan restaurant we've been in lately with young, black owner-chefs. I hope it's the up and coming trend, as it's really so very positive and exciting to see. Also, Roasted and Raw is only a block from the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, another gem. Stephanie

I was excited to find this joint! Sometimes I just need/want to eat clean and they delivered. I was able to order ahead. Upon arrival, my order was ready to go. The staff behind the counter was polite and friendly. The restaurant had a nice vibe, good design. The enjoyed my meal. I will be back! Parking wasn't great. But hey it's downtown so it's understandable.

Totally didn't realize this was a vegan place till after I ordered lol i was very anxious about a test I had to take so I wasn't too observant that day. I don't think I've ever eaten at a vegan restaurant before, but this place was good. I didn't really have an appetite because of nerves but I got this side salad and carne asada thing. The vinaigrette for the side salad was amazing... soooo good. The carne asada was also really tasty. Chef / cashier dude was helpful and friendly. Overall enjoyed my experience and would recommend.

There were chocolate chip cookies at the register in a display glass dome cake holder thingy, and I asked the cashier (who was very nice) if the cookies are fresh out the oven since that's when chocolate cookies have that gewy nice feel. She asked the man in the kitchen, as I waited to add it to my order depending on his answer. You can see the kitchen from the register. He looked at her and walked away without answering her question. Then he comes back to her 10 seconds later, and says "dumb questions get dumb answers," and then she just hung her head and came back to the register. I didn't add the cookies to my order. Will never go back.

I'm not vegan but I totally would convert with this restaurant. They have breakfast, smoothies, açaí bowls and different entrees to choose from. Different flavor profiles it was hard to choose what I wanted to order. I read a lot about the chorizo empanadas and WHOA!!! So good! So much flavor packed into a crispy crunchy shell. I also ordered the curry chickpea ragout bowl with chick'n. Great heat and loads of curry flavor. Again, I am blown away that the protein choices are all plant based. My friend ordered the Smoky Black Bean Burger. She also said their fries are pretty amazing! I want to return and try other dishes. The zucchini lasagna looked pretty bomb. Next time!

Got a chickpea curry with carnitas. Couldn't finish it at one sitting. Super delicious the next day as well. Great service and clean, spacious place. I will go back and try different menu items:)

Definitely wouldn't recommend eating here as they seem to have an issue with customers inquiring about menu items. While attempting to inform, whom I believe to be, the owner what I was inquiring about (a particular picture on the menu) I was literally shushed (in a directive and rushed tone) after he specifically noted I should address the questions to him. I had to set clear boundaries with this young man and let him know that his attitude isn't acceptable. Last time I checked I'm not a five year old and actually probably old enough to be his father. He wouldn't let up resulting in my telling him to have a blessed night and walking out. His loss my gain as I will not return and will suggest to others that I know not to support his establishment. Without the customer the business has no profit.

This is my 2nd time here. Decided to try the Blk Bean Burger & Yuka Fries. I have to say I was a little disappointed. The flavor was good, however there's no contrasts in texture. The whole burger is soft & quite mushy. The Yuka fries were ok. I think perhaps they were fried too long. I also got a Chocolate Chip Cookie ( vegan desserts are usually quite good). They baked it too long. And the taste was bland. I'll be back again. I had a bowl last time & loved it. Service is good. And I love the inside ( parking can be hard).

Food and service is amazing always above average and leave planning my next visit every time love the empanadas wish I could buy in bulk the sides are nothing short of amazing All of the deserts are to die for My go to and not to mention entirely VEGAN

The curry bowl was Unreal . So delicious and packed with flavor. Service is great super patience. You will not get this instant but it's well worth the short wait. Highly recommend !

I don't eat vegan at all but my Doctor said to me I have to start eating better, So today 12/9/23 I told my wife let's eat vegan today and she was so surprised because she loves eating vegan. So I Yelp a restaurant and this place came up. I looked at the pictures and I told myself this is something I can eat so I tried the barbecue Carnitas bowl and man I tell you I was about to jump over the counter and beat up the chef, because that bowl was so good and awesome. I'm a believer because I'm a try to eat vegan at least three times or four times a week. Service is awesome. Food is perfect. This is a diamond in rough no BS . My hats off to the chef. my wife and I are repeated customers now.

I happened to order from Roaster and Raw on what was one of the worst days I've had this year. Needless to say, they made it better. I ordered for pickup for the first time, because I've heard great things about this place. When I went outside to my car to go pick up my order, I literally saw my car being stolen in front of my face - they sped away in my car right when I walked outside of my house. Of course I freaked out and a million things need to be done NOW in these situations, so I called the police etc. It occurred to me later that I had ordered food, so I called R&R to ask them if there was any way they could switch my pickup order to a delivery order and I explained the reason why. The owner, who I spoke with, was at my door in less than 15 minutes with my order. He got to me before the police did. He told me his car was recently stolen so he knew what I was going through. I hate that I forgot your name, kind sir! There was just a lot happening at the time, but you so kindly introduced yourself and brought me my food...I was and still am beyond touched. The smallest actions and gestures go so far with me, so I'm spreading that positivity and kindness so it can keep rolling! Thank you Roasted and Raw, and the amazing young man who went above and beyond for a fellow Oakland neighbor from the good in your heart. Never forgotten. :)

My new favorite lunch spot for when I am working in Oakland. The food tasted fresh. The service was quick. I called my order in both times. The spot is nice too. Great place to sit, relax and have lunch. I can't to try the Alfredo zucchini noodles.