Verified Chinese Restaurant

Full House Cafe

San LeandroClosed nowOpens tomorrow 9:00 AM

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Full House Cafe is listed on FindALoco in San Leandro, CA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Chinese Restaurant.

Full House Cafe is a neighborhood Chinese Restaurant at 1456 E 14th St in San Leandro, California, where diners can explore Chinese dishes in a convenient local setting. Its 3.8 rating from 105 reviews offers a useful snapshot of the different experiences shared by customers. Reviews point to Cantonese-style flavors alongside other Chinese selections, plus a yogurt bar and sweet offerings. For people looking for Chinese food in San Leandro, Full House Cafe is worth considering for a casual meal, a takeout order, or an opportunity to try dishes beyond standard quick-service fare.

Clay pots are among the menu items that stand out in customer feedback. Returning guests have singled out the chicken claypot for its tender, easy-to-eat chicken, while another diner recommends the clay pot frog and turmeric pork stomach with chicken. A mixed offal claypot has also appeared in reviews. Other dishes mentioned include crispy noodles with chicken, curry beef fried rice, and chicken curry. Diners describe the seasoning as authentic, although opinions naturally vary by dish; one guest found the eel only average. For something different alongside the meal, the yogurt drink with purple rice was a favorite for one reviewer.

The experience at Full House Cafe combines savory dishes with desserts, cakes, and yogurt drinks. One review describes being greeted with hot tea, while another notes attentive counter and table service from a staff member managing several responsibilities. A customer also found the setting quiet during their visit. Cakes and desserts were a pleasant discovery for one diner, who felt they could make the restaurant a fitting option for birthdays, team outings, or holiday gatherings. Dessert feedback is not uniform, however, so guests interested in sweets may wish to explore the available choices with an open mind.

Full House Cafe is open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and is closed on Tuesday. Those daytime hours make it a practical San Leandro choice for a late breakfast, lunch, or early afternoon meal. Reviews suggest a locally rooted restaurant with menu variety, authentic-leaning flavors, and both dine-in and takeout appeal. Value perceptions differ, with one diner describing the food as good but somewhat pricey, while others say they would return. Whether choosing a familiar chicken claypot or trying a purple-rice yogurt drink, visitors can use the feedback to shape a meal that suits their tastes.

Ratings & Reviews

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Alexica Qian
4h ago

A good local cafe with a yogurt bar in it. Authentic seasoning but not that decent. Good enough for a neighborhood cafe. I’ll recommend the Clay pot (Frog) and the turmeric Pork stomach with Chicken. Eel is just okay.

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Baby Huhu
4h ago

I have been here 4-5 times I always used to get the chicken claypot to-go. I loved how tender and easy to eat it was! This time, I decided to dine in and found out they have desserts and cakes! Wow, this place is perfect for birthdays, team outings, or holidays! * Mixed Offal Claypot: This pot comes with its own sound effects! I thought I was listening to a beatbox. This dish is wild; you don't smell it much, but the sizzling and crackling sounds hit you first! Both the meat and veggies have a great smoky flavor and aren't too salty. The meat is so tender and juicy. This was definitely my favorite and most satisfying dish today! * Sizzling Crispy Grass Carp: I thought this was pork, but it's fish! This dish smokes like a busy temple with lots of incense. I almost thought a god had appeared and was ready to make an offering! The fish has a fantastic crispy and bouncy texture and a unique, fresh, almost grassy taste, all while still smoking! * Hand-Shredded Chicken: The lettuce and chicken are shredded really finely~~no bones! I always like how hand-shredded chicken is cooked first, then torn, because it keeps the meat's texture and makes it richer. It also soaks up sauce better. I'm taking the rest home to eat with century eggs! Hehe, that's my secret, super-delicious way to enjoy it! * Nine-Grid Handmade Desserts: This feels like a fancy Japanese Kyoto-style dessert platter. There's always room for dessert after dinner, and this is so satisfying. It's great if you want to try a little bit of everything! I really liked the steamed milk pudding and the handmade mango pomelo sago pudding~so smooth! I might get them to-go next time!

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4h ago

Good food, but a little pricy. Will come back next time. Good location

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Ann Huang
4h ago

Very authentic cantonese and other chinese food. There is only one woman working at the counter doing table service and making drinks, which was very impressive and she did excellent service. The yogurt drinks with purple rice were my favorite. We got the crispy noodle with chicken, which was great and not too oily. Everyone seemed to be getting the clay pot and the hand shredded chicken so we have to go back to try that. They also do a fun nine dessert sampler that let us try a lot of things. Great experience, will be back again!

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Michael Chang
4h ago

TL;DR; Food was above average, but dessert was a bit disappointing. Came here for dinner on a Friday night around 6 pm. The place was quiet with only one single customer besides us. We were greeted and seated upon arrival and offered hot tea. We decided on curry beef fried rice, chicken curry, and a side of fried fish. The food came out quick and hot. All three items were tasty. The chicken in the curry was tender, and the curry beef fried rice had nice flavor with a hint of spice. However, service was a bit lacking. There were three staff, but only one person up front, so I had to walk up to the counter to order dessert and later to pay for the bill. For dessert, we ordered a Ube cheesecake, coconut milk with black rice, and yogurt with assorted fruit. All three desserts were mediocre. Especially the cheesecake. The cheesecake was dense and tasted powdery. Overall, I don't think we will be back.

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