WhyCook

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2000 Powell St Ste 110
Emeryville, CA 94608

Why Cook Café and Catering is a family-owned establishment in the Alameda neighborhood since 1991, offering a diverse menu of house-made dishes prepared with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Their bustling café and market provide a unique dining experience where catering options are also available for enjoying at home or on-site.

With a dedication to creativity and quality, Why Cook serves as an International marketplace café, delivering a range of ordinary to innovative entrees that have garnered praise from patrons like Joan Zoloth of the Oakland Tribune. Whether for a casual meal or a business meeting, customers can expect great service, varied options, and reasonable prices at this trusted local gem.

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2.534 reviews
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Raymond L.
3/27/2025

This restaurant punches well above its weight for what may look like just a building cafeteria. Service is kind and prompt, and the sandwiches and plates are generous with well seasoned, balanced...

Anya F.
6/4/2025

I am so lucky to have WhyCook in the building where my office is. Instead of being an average coffee shop with stale prepackaged food, it is a FANTASTIC restaurant that makes amazing hot fresh...

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Suyen A.
11/28/2023

My salad was old and the chicken tasted bad and too expensive for old food. I ordered the chicken with Israel couscous and i think the salad is being seating there for too long.

Betty T.
12/10/2024

Love the breakfast burritos, burgers, and much more here. They started serving Peet's coffee, huge plus.

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Sagruilla P.
7/20/2019

This location is extremely convenient for the people who work in this 16-floor office tower and in the nearby towers. The food is okay and the price reflects the convenience factor. The menu has...

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