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Home of the Bay Area’s Best Soul Food

Open 11 am - 11 pm 7 days a week!

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Join us for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday from 11am - 4pm

Join us for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday from 11am - 4pm

Welcome to Y’s Choice

Soul food from scratch, with love in every bite.

   As a top-rated food destination, Oakland is known for authentic soul food cuisine, and nobody does it quite like Y’s Choice.  Every dish is scratch-made, seasoned to perfection, and crafted with love by Chef Y — a long-time home cook who started by feeding her family and became known for feeding the soul. What began in her kitchen has evolved into a downtown staple where comfort, flavor, and hospitality come together for an unforgettable dining experience. We invite you to explore the menu and enjoy a meal that tastes like it came from the kitchen that raised you. Maybe, even better!
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Before she ever owned a restaurant, Chef Y was stirring pots beside her mother, learning that food wasn’t just nourishment—it was culture, love, and legacy.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "Delicious food, great service, all the sides were the bomb! Gumbo was full of crab and the broth was ohhh so good! and would absolutely will recommend you make a visit!".

    Erika B.

  • I've been going to y for over a few years and everything she cooks is from the heart !!! Home made fresh cooking !! Support your local owned woman business!!! EVERYTHING is a hit!!

    Mechelle A.

  • "Best soul food spot in the bay ...the service is good food takes a while to come out but well worth it ....check this place out".

    Tandeka Williams

  • "Food was amazing. The gumbo was amazing, the banana pudding, the koolaid, the greens, the brussel sprouts, all the meats, freaking awesome. Our group will be back".

    Rachel A.

  • The food and service was amazing. I live in SF and will definitely be back💯

    RVO

  • Man this place has some bomb food! I’m visiting Oakland and idk how I found this place but I’m glad I did! 5 stars.

    Carlton Withers Jr

  • The food was absolutely delicious!! But that rice was absolutely 💯 😊😊 Love supporting a black business and they are in their bag with this place!

    Sharla Deneen Watkins

  • Had the catfish & prawns. It was perfect. I wanted lemonade but they suggested the Cool Aid, which I haven’t had since I was a kid. It was so good. Customer service was top tier. I will definitely visit again.

    Owins Dad

  • First time there food was good, service was cool and atmosphere was nice n social. There is a pool table to play while u wait for your food. Garlic noodles were bomb, with healthy portion of Fried Catfish n Honey Pepper Wings n Fries with the chillin cold lemonade.

    Vatima Riley

  • Food is delicious! Had the brunch on Mother's day. Potatoes. red velvet waffles and hot link. Everything had so much flavor! Definitely will be back.

    Antoinette Rincon

  • Best Cajan seafood like in New Orleans. Love the crab & prawns with fried rice!! My friend got the catfish, shrimp with fries & that was so good too! But everything is so good you have to keep coming & try everything! The Chef/cook is Amazing!!

    Terri Oliver