Merritt Bakery - Oakland

My favorite cake since I was a child. Blessed by my daughter with my round strawberry shortcake. Still the best cake I have ever had.

The fresh strawberry cake is absolutely delicious! I only had one slice, but I really should have gotten four. The service was excellent too; I don’t understand what all the negative reviewers are complaining about. Definitely worth a visit!

The restaurant is clean and has a pleasant atmosphere. I ordered food to go, so I can't comment on the service. The space feels warm and comfortable, and it's cozier than the previous location. Parking is available on the street, which isn't great, but that's not really their fault.

The chicken is still pretty good. However, I ordered the mashed potatoes as my side. They were horrible. Tasted as if made from a box. When you spend $40.00 for fried chicken the sides should be tasty too.

Today, I ordered 40 pieces of fried chicken for a family birthday gathering. To my surprise, I couldn't place the order over the phone and was told I had to come in to pay. Having to make two trips for fried chicken seems unnecessary. They should modernize and allow online payments so that we can make just one trip. I was disappointed with my order, which totaled $120. The majority of the chicken consisted of drumstick wings, with only 3 pieces of breast meat and 10 thighs, while the rest were wings and drumsticks. I will look for other businesses that offer a better variety and don't take advantage of their customers. It’s a shame that a business once known for its excellent fried chicken has declined.