Why Cook? Cafe & Catering

The location in the waterfront industrial Park is great, with very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating - also it’s clean. The gentleman who took my order was not friendly at all, and I didn’t get acknowledged while he was reading his phone standing at the register in front of me for a solid minute. Scrambled eggs were good, but… the “very crispy bacon” I requested twice was greasy, thin and limp. Potatoes were tasteless and the rye toast may have very lightly broiled on one side but it was soggy. Oh, and all of this with a small coffee for $17. Next time I’ll go to Jim’s or bring my own breakfast and get a cuppa Joe here.

My husband and I stopped for lunch on a bike ride that passed through the the area. It’s a hidden lunch gem in a office space, but we’re glad we found it. We went halfsies on the Sicilian chicken sandwich and the falafel wrap. Both were delicious, but the falafel wrap was the real standout. I’d go out of my way to come back for another one of those. Good service, nice staff, great outdoor seating on a sunny day.

The ladies are nice but the food is not worth it!!! Eat the bag of chips, corn nuts or candy in your desk and drink plenty of water until you get home.

I hired Why Cook? to cater an event for 75 people expecting good food. They delightfully exceeded my expectations. I choose BBQ chicken and pork. Wow!! The food was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend that you consider them when planning events.

Omg I ordered a teriyaki chicken burrito. It is too salty and not edible. Don’t waste your money here

Great place for fresh foods, including Middle Eastern, USA and Mexican choices plus a salad bar. Open clean room. Casual. Outside tables too. Great place to wait for Oakland Airport, 6 minute drive

Yummy salad Lots of variety of options. The chinese cracker elevate the taste Lots of space to dine in and outdoors

Too expensive