A family-owned Peruvian rotisserie in the Broadway-Valdez district, known for spit-roasted chicken with ají amarillo, fresh ceviche, lomo saltado, and pisco sours.

Flaky, baked-to-order Argentine empanadas on Market Street, plus dulce de leche alfajores and house chimichurri. Dog-friendly parklet seating out front.

An easygoing Lake Merritt beer garden with a covered, pet-friendly lake-view patio, a top rotating tap list, and a strong kitchen from daily brunch through dinner.

An Alameda burger favorite on Park Street with Food Network cred, serving East Coast-style burgers on challah, Nashville hot chicken, and a chopped NY hero — with a bar next door.

A warm, longtime neighborhood cafe on Park Boulevard serving espresso, smoothies, and made-to-order panini — the spicy Torta Cubana is the local favorite. Free wifi and cozy seating.

An all-day Brazilian cafe, kitchen, and craft beer taproom in the Glenview District serving coxinhas, açaí bowls, empanadas, feijoada, and RedBay coffee.