DAYTRIP, located in the heart of Oakland, CA, has quickly become a beloved destination for food lovers seeking fresh and flavorful dishes. With a menu that tantalizes the taste buds, the standout rotisserie chicken has garnered rave reviews for its exceptional juiciness and rich flavor. The Mediterranean salad, with its delightful blend of roast chicken, kale, and sheep’s milk cheese, has also captured the hearts of patrons, providing a refreshing and unique dining experience.
Customer experiences highlight not just the food, but the inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. From the colorful decor to the friendly staff, DAYTRIP creates a warm and welcoming environment. Many reviewers have noted the generous portion sizes, making it ideal for sharing, although the flavors might make you want every dish to yourself. Seasonal menu updates keep the offering exciting, while popular staples like focaccia and the surprisingly delightful celery salad maintain a solid fan base.
As one reviewer expressed, DAYTRIP is now a top favorite for many, and after one visit, it’s easy to see why. A mix of delicious cuisine, attentive service, and a cozy ambiance truly make it a standout in the East Bay dining scene.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves organic dishes
Has salad bar
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs available
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Reviews For DAYTRIP
Kat R.
Jun 7,2025
Everything is so fresh and delicious. I ordered a salad with chicken, and it tasted so good that I ordered a whole chicken and 2 salads to go! The staff was incredibly kind, and the space was inviting to dine in. Can't wait to go back!
Bonnie McManis
Jun 5,2025
Outstanding service- professional and friendly. Mediterranean salad with roast chicken and sheep’s milk cheese mixed with kale a terrific blend a flavors- unique and delicious. Generous portions with inside and street side dining. Fun, colorful decor- music a little loud, but I’m ancient. As it filled up, not so noticeable. Highly recommended.
Nathan Evans
Jun 4,2025
Some of the best rotisserie chicken I’ve ever had! Sides, salad, and sauces were all very delicious. Everything was so flavorful. And the vibe is cute and fun. Excited to come back soon!
Kat Arnett
Apr 23,2025
Every dish was delicious and some were out of this world. I am not a fan of celery but wondered how they would elevate it. Wow, it was one of the best, most surprising, dishes I've had this year. And they sell the habanero dressing in this mini fridge by the "bottle shop" nook. DAYTRIP is now one of my top faves in the East Bay and we are already planning our next dinner here.
Deborah Walker
Apr 22,2025
We love this spot. It's our go-to for celebration dinners. The menu is an adventure - just enough choices to make it fun. The food is delicious - maybe even outstanding! The plates are for sharing - though that's hard because you want each plate all to yourself. New items show up seasonally but favs like the focaccia and the celery salad are always on the menu. The service is always great - friendly, attentive and efficient. The space is cozy and might get loud if it's full but generally chill vibe. We'll be back!
Justin La
Apr 20,2025
Such a gem in Oakland! Cute back patio with heaters. And you can bring your well behaved dog! Great staff and service. Everything was delicious. Must get hot focaccia, celery salad and the fried chicken! They have selection of natural wines but you have bring your own for corkage 25. So delicious!
Jason Wong
Apr 16,2025
Now called Daytrip Counter, a more casual spot for lunch and dinner with rotisserie chicken, salads and salad bowls, French fries and other sides. We got the Combo #1, which includes a half chicken, choice of 1 salad or bowl, 1 side, and 1 sauce. Enough food for 2 people! Everything was so delicious and flavorful! The Crispy Spicy Salad was the best item out of what we got. Bursting with flavor and texture. (Note: the sauce is more creamier than I would expect for a vinaigrette. But we LOVED it). The Caesar Fries side was also delicious. They had a lot of Parmesan cheese and the Caesar sauce was very rich. For the sauce, we got the Schmaltz sauce, which is like a chicken juice reduction. It was good, but I would recommend a different sauce, as the rotisserie chicken already has that sauce on the plate, and it isn’t quite thick enough or flavorful enough to work with the fries. So it would be nice to have a different sauce to have a better variety of flavors. The customer service was absolutely amazing, and all the workers were so accommodating
Zemeira Singer
Mar 12,2025
So happy to have daytrip back in this new format. Food and wine is delicious and pretty affordable. Very limited menu but portions were large and everything was on point. Could use a more aesthetic set up for bar seating. Right now it's a view of the dishwasher...but I'll take it. I'm just happy to have them back!
Reviews For DAYTRIP