Lovely’s

Welcome to Lovely’s, a popular diner in Oakland, CA, that is renowned for its delicious burgers and seafood offerings. This trendy and casual spot offers a wide range of utilities, including takeout, delivery, and even vegan options. Located at 2344 Webster St, Lovely’s is a vibrant and bustling restaurant that caters to a diverse crowd.

Customers rave about the smash burger, buttermilk hot chicken sandwich, and corn fritters here. The burgers are described as juicy and flavorful, with a unique smash style that keeps diners coming back for more. The hot chicken sandwich is a spicy treat that will leave you sweating but satisfied. The corn fritters, while tasty, could use a bit more corn to elevate the dish to the next level.

While the food is undeniably fantastic, the long wait times at Lovely’s can be a downside for some diners. Operational inefficiencies can lead to extended wait times for both ordering and receiving food, but many customers find the experience worth the wait.

Overall, Lovely’s is a must-try for burger enthusiasts and seafood lovers in the East Bay area. With a charming outdoor seating area and a full bar, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Lovely’s Menu

Location

Address: 2344 Webster St Oakland, CA 94612
Phone:

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
WED 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
THU 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
FRI 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Delivery
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Hipster, Casual, Trendy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Waiter Service
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Rosa B.

    07 August 2024

    As others have noted, the wait is long! The plus is Two Pitchers is next door, so you can grab a drink to enjoy while you wait. Fries were good, but more importantly, the impossible burger was pretty tasty. I also ordered sauces on the sauce. My favorite was the hot sauce, which is habanero, so be prepared for it to have some heat. I also ordered the spicy BBQ, but can definitely do without it.

  • Author: Austin W.

    25 July 2024

    Lovely's produces delicious food. Period. Their smash burger is one of the best I've had in the Bay Area, as is their buttermilk hot chicken sandwich. For the smash burger, the patty is smashed so thin, it takes on a lace-like structure that's crunchy with each bite. The hot chicken is indeed very spicy and had me sweating. Great battering on the outside as well -- extremely crispy. Both the smash burger and the chicken patty were seasoned nicely. The burger buns were fresh and the soft texture complemented the burgers nicely. The burgers here are extraordinarily juicy from the added sauce, so you'll definitely want to grab some extra napkins, as you'll certainly be making a mess working through the burger. Moving on to the not-so-good parts of dining at Lovely's... the wait is as bad as everyone states. I waited 45 minutes to place my order and another 45 minutes to pick up my food. Honestly, this is absolutely absurd. Furthermore, the order batching the kitchen does means if your friend makes the first cut and you make the second, you guys will be dining 30 minutes apart from each other. Operational inefficiencies make me hate Lovely's so much, and yet their burgers are irresistible. If you have the time and patience -- and a LOT of it, I would give Lovely's a try. Otherwise, you are better off getting your burger fix elsewhere.

  • Author: Kevin H.

    16 July 2024

    Came here during 11:50AM on a Sunday and there was already a line, but it was for the pub next door. Hung around for a tiny bit until it opened and I came in and was second to order. Got a Drive Thru, Fries, Corn Fritters, and extra Sauce, requested TO-GO. You can hang out in the bar while you wait which has free water, comfy couches, and a beer if you really need one. After about ten minutes my order was ready but it was a For Here order, asked if he can make it to-go, no hassles whatsoever. Decided to take it home but I live close enough so it was still fresh and hot. The burger was absolutely fantastic, honestly in our day and age smash style burgers are the only way to cook these burgers now. Lots of cheese lots of sauce, lots of fresh veggies on the burger too. Genuinely an amazing burger, did get a bit messy at the end without any changes. Corn fritters are tasty, but I love corn and cornmeal batter, it's honestly more like a hush puppy than the traditional corn fritters which is like a cluster of corn or so. I wish there was more corn though. It was mainly just eating mini corndogs without the protein and more batter. The biggest glaring problem with this is the french fries, I got them fresh and I eagerly had a bite of them on the drive home and even fresh from the fryer it was weak, limp, soggy, and not good. Even after dipping them on the special sauce on the side it was still drastically below mediocre. I NEVER bring up price as a negative thing in my reviews, but you literally cannot charge me $5 for fries I can make better in the microwave. Anyways, the burgers are genuinely amazing and delicious and some of the best, but what is a burger joint if you can't also enjoy the fries. Can the fries be fixed? Maybe if you ask them to well done it, sure. But I don't think I would want to order the fires again. Tldr: Get the burgers.

  • Author: Sophia L.

    01 July 2024

    Great burger, fries, and beers. There's usually a long line for food but you can grab a beer and wait. Lovely outdoor space when it's warm.

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