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| - I really wanted to give this place a five star review! But I just can't.
I work in Oakland and The Porch is usually where we go for work lunch meetings, since it's one of the only sit down restaurants in Oakland. I've been a few times, and my experience is always similar.
The food is definitely good, and different. I'm a vegetarian, and I've sampled their veggie burger, pizzas, and grilled cheese - all are delicious. They also have great lunch specials. They have a nice selection of beers as well.
I love the outdoor seating area, especially when the weather is nice. If I am looking to go to a happy hour after work and it's nice outside, I will pick The Porch every time.
What holds me back from five stars is the service and the price. I think they are a tad overpriced, especially for what you get in return. But the service every time I have been here has been pretty lackluster. I've never had a great service experience, which is disappointing, given all the other great things about The Porch.
I will continue to go because of the quality and location, but I do hope that I will see an improvement in the quality of service provided.
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