WhyCook Cafe & Catering

Fresh, Great Tasting Food You Can Trust Made From the Highest Quality Ingredients.
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We use the Freshest & Best Ingredients Available

Now serving beer and wine. We hope to see you soon!

Our dedication and creativity is providing the Bay Area with an International marketplace & café that serves the finest house-made foods. Unlike others caterers, Why Cook? Is a bustling café and market where many of the items available for catering are also available to be enjoyed on the premises or at home.

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“The selection is so vast at Why Cook? That dishes can range from ordinary to the more creative entrees we took home. It’s a café you wish was closer to your home because the dinners-to-go are good enough to offer your family or present at a dinner”.

Joan ZolothOakland Tribune

“I love going to Why Cook. I always enjoy the food and the atmosphere. We’ve had many business meetings there and the service is always great. They have lots of options to choose from and the prices are reasonable. ”

NancyAlameda

This place is a hidden gem! They have a wide selection of food options to choose from. Will definitely come back again. As should you.

Ruben R.

Why Cook has a huge lunch selection and the food quality is excellent. They have pretty much anything you could want from grill specials to Mexican or Mediterranean, sandwiches, plus they have a salad bar and soup. You don’t have to worry about lard, MSG or other unwanted ingredients, they obviously care about serving fresh and healthy food. They have a large selection of bottled drinks too, so if you prefer an Izze over a Pepsi, no problem. They have a pleasant modern atmosphere with ample seating both indoors and outdoor.

Indigo H.

My to go to place during lunch! Excellent salad bar with organic veggies.
Keep an eye out for their hot specials which are changing on a daily basis. They have some awesome ethnic dishes one there that won’t disappoint you.
Super friendly service and punch-card discounts!

Marco F.

WhyCook Cafe & Catering

We use the Freshest & Best Ingredients Available

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