5098 Telegraph Ave.,
Oakland,
CA -
(510) 985-1213
"No ordinary chicken sandwich, Bakesale Betty's big boy contains delicious chicken with moist meat and a golden crust, plus coarse-cut slaw that adds zest and vegetable crunch."
Michael Stern
"While not as exciting as the fried chicken sandwich, Bakesale Betty's egg salad is mighty good. The egg is chopped coarse enough to make it chunky, but in the gentlest possible way."
Michael Stern
"While waiting for your lunch, you can watch sandwiches assembled in the open kitchen."
Michael Stern
"Bakesale Betty's is a takeout restaurant, but there are dining facilities out on the sidewalk, where miscellaneous ironing boards serve as tables."
Michael Stern
"One serving of strawberry shortcake is dessert for two. An old-fashioned biscuit is heaped with sliced strawberries that are naturally sweet and a substantial glob of fresh whipped cream."
Michael Stern
"What intrigued me most about the blueberry pie was its crust, as substantially sweet and full-flavored as a sugar cookie."
Michael Stern
"I thought the hair was real, but was later informed that it's a wig, and you can count on different colors throughout the week. Chef Alison Barakat cooked at Chez Panisse for three years before opening her own bakesale sandwich shop."
Michael Stern