Eat in Oakland: Abba's Hummus

Falafel sandwich

Abba's Hummus is one of those places that I frequent often, but never have reviewed. Located on Lakeshore near Mandana, Abba's Hummus is a hummus bar and New York style deli that sells classics like falafel, shawarma, and pastrami sandwiches. 

I've only ever tried the Falafel sandwich because it's that good. Every falafel sandwich starts with a few falafel balls in a fluffy pita. You can then put in whatever fillings you want; some of the options include hummus and baba ganoush, beet salad, Moroccan eggplant salad, tabouli, and pickled vegetables. It is a Mediterranean food lover's dream menu. Since my sandwich is often stuffed to the brim, it makes a filling lunch, perfect for a day by the lake or at their parklet out front. 

I'm so glad there's an incredible falafel option in Oakland, so I don't need to trek out to Truly Mediterranean, my favorite spot in the San Francisco Mission district. Next time, I will also get the falafel.

Abba's Hummus

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3419 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Open: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 6pm, Thursday & Sunday 9am - 7pm, Friday 9am - 3pm

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Eat in Oakland: Black Forest Kitchen at Original Pattern Brewing Company

Döner Kebab made with chicken, red onions, cucumbers, feta, lettuce, tomatoes, red cabbage, jalapeños, garlic, and spicy sauce

Right: the Gose and the Kölsch

As has been the pattern, this is the start of my biannual catch-up of what and where I've been eating in the past few months. We'll start with my visit to the Black Forest Kitchen pop-up at Original Pattern Brewing Company, located on 4th and Harrison near Oakland's Chinatown. 

I had no exposure to either brand before visiting the pop-up with friends in mid-August. We ordered the main event: the Döner Kebab, a popular German street food of Turkish origin. The sandwich features sliced seasoned chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and a spicy yogurt sauce in a fluffy pita. It was quite good. I also enjoyed the Gose, another first, one of the many interesting beers on tap at the brewery. 

I will definitely look out for Black Forest Kitchen in the future — I see they just had a pop-up at Two Pitchers Brewing, right next to everyone's favorite smash burger spot, Lovely's — and stop by Original Pattern Brewing Company for a tangy drink with friends. 

Black Forest Kitchen

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Original Pattern Brewing Company

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292 4th St., Oakland, CA 94607

Open: Tuesday - Thursday 12 - 10pm, Friday - Saturday 12 - 11pm, Sunday - Monday 12 - 9pm

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Spotted on Glen and Piedmont.

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Work It, Oakland: Kathryn

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Spotted on Grand and Harrison.

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"Spotted" near the Hammer Museum on Lindbrook and Glendon. 

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