Denica’s Real Food Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Denica’s Real Food Kitchen in Castro Valley is a popular breakfast and brunch spot known for its wide selection of dishes. Customers rave about the friendly staff, family-friendly ambiance, and array of food options. The menu features items like Lucky Boy crepes, Niko’s 2 Great Breakfast, Hundred Chile Benedict, and Pink Guava Pancakes. The restaurant offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Reviewers highlight the complimentary tortilla chip and salsa bar, as well as the delicious cookies and pastries. While some dishes like the Loco Moco received mixed reviews, the standout items like the ube pancakes and house specialties have garnered high praise. Denica’s Real Food Kitchen is a must-visit for those looking for a flavorful breakfast or brunch experience in a relaxed setting.
The New Stuff!
Kimo's Mac Nut Banana Pancakes
Kimo's luscious macadamia nut sauce, banana pancakes
Pink Guava Pancakes
guava chiffon pancakes, tropical pink guava sauce, whipped cream, strawberries, kiwi
Ube Pancakes
purple yam pancakes, ube coconut sauce, whipped cream, banana, mixed berries
This And That
two pancakes, two eggs, two slices bacon OR two pork link sausage
Short Stack
two buttermilk pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
two blueberry studded pancakes, syrup, butter
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
two chocolate chip pancakes, syrup, butter
Banana Pancakes
two pancakes with bananas baked inside
Lucky Boy Crepes
strawberries, bananas, nutella, salted caramel, whipped cream
Pancakes & Crepes
Waffles & French Toast
Epic Chicken And Waffle
epic fried chicken, belgian waffle, spicy syrup
Mochiko Chicken & Waffle
hawaiian fried chicken, mochi pandan waffle, spicy syrup
Cookie Dough Waffle
chocolate chip cookie dough baked into a waffle, nutella, whipped cream
Churro Waffle
cinnamon sugar, salted caramel, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, strawberries
Bella's Strawberry Waffle
belgian waffle, strawberries, whipped cream
French Toast
thick sliced cinnamon swirl brioche
A Very Frenchie French Toast
mascarpone, salted caramel, mixed berries, whipped cream
Breakfast Sammie
bacon, egg & sharp cheddar on grilled brioche, sourdough, or croissant
Chilaquiles
tortillas chips in house salsa verde, eggs, cotija cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Chorizo Tostadas
chorizo potato hash, eggs, avocado, cotija cheese, tomatoes, onion, cilantro
Denica's Scramble
eggs scrambled with andouille sausage, mushrooms, green onions, pepper jack cheese
Huevos Rancheros
two eggs over flour tortilla, ranchero sauce, black beans, monterey jack, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes
Kalua Pork Hash
kalua pork potato hash, Wailuku sauce, two eggs, crispy shallots, toast
Loco Moco
sticky rice, sunny side egg, ono brown gravy, meatloaf patty
Niko's Great
two eggs, bacon, pork sausage, toast and a side
Roma Via Paris
eggs scrambled with spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, pesto and goat cheese
Eggs
Benedicts & Omelettes
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, ham, english muffin, hollandaise
California Benedict
poached eggs, avocado, english muffin, hollandaise
James's Special Omelette
bacon, pork sausage, linguisa, mushrooms, green onions, cheddar
Veggie Omelette
mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes, ortega chiles, monterey jack cheese
Pesto Florentine Omelette
spinach, tomatoes, onion, pesto, monterey jack cheese
Beniko Burrito
eggs, bacon, ham, pork sausage, cheddar, potatoes
Chorizo Burrito
eggs, potatoes, monterey jack, chorizo, salsa
Happy Vegan Burrito
spinach, black beans, avocado, potatoes
Noah G's Green Burrito
eggs, spinach, green onion, mushrooms, potatoes, jack cheese
Original Burrito
eggs, potatoes, cheddar, ham, salsa
Vegan Tostada
soy chorizo hash, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro
Burritos Etc.
Lunchish
Avocado Toast
toasted rustic sour, avocado, sesame seeds, petit salad
B L T
bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on sourdough, petit salad
Big Kahuna Sando
brioche roll, pepper jack, kalua pork, one egg, wailuku sauce
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
seared chicken breast, tomatoes, Monterey Jack, pesto, petit salad
Chicken Salad Sandwich
chicken salad with apples & walnuts on toasted sourdough
Chinese Chicken Salad
baby greens, cabbage, cilantro, green onions, shredded carrots, toasted almonds, wontons, diced chicken, ginger sesame vinagrette
Farmers Market Salad
baby greens, seasonal fruit, walnuts, goat cheese, vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Sammich
epic fried chicken on grilled brioche, mayo, slaw, side of potatoes
Ham & Cheddar Sandwich
ham and cheese on buttered croissant, petit salad
Mushroom Avo Toast
smashed avocado, sauteed mushrooms, rustic sourdough, petit salad
The Plate Lunch
mochiko chicken, sticky rice, roasted veggies, asian slaw
Tuna Melt
line caught, rustic sourdough, sharp cheddar + open faced, petit salad
Turkey Avocado Melt
roasted turkey, avocado, sharp cheddar cheese, dijon mustard, mayo, red onion
Bowl Of Soup
Side Of Bacon
slices
Side Of Pork Sausage
links
Side Of Ham
one ham steak
SIDE Of Chicken Sausage
one link
Side Of Andouille Sausage
one link
Side Of Linguisa
one link
Add A Side Of Meat
Sweet Sides
Fruit Cup
individual cups of fruit
One Dozen Cookies
signature blue box full of our most popular cookies
Asst. Cookies
assortment
Ube Cookie
Covered in snowy sugar
Chocolate Chip Cookie
packed with ghiradelli chocolate chips every bite as good as the one before
Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
walnut studded
Snickerdoodle Cookie
the best you'll ever have
Peanut Butter Cookie
a classic
Oops Cookie
peanut butter chocolate chip
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
the classic, chewy middle with raisins
Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookie
walnut studded
Oatmeal Chocolate Chipper Cookie
full of oats, topped with ghiradelli chocolate chips
White Chocolate Cranberry
sweet white chocolate and tangy dried cranberries
Double Orgasm Cookie
chocolate on chocolate
Cookies
Savory Sides
SIDE Of Grilled Roma Tomatoes
SIDE Of Hash Browns
Side Of Home Fries
Side Of Roasted Veggies
seasonal assortment
Giant Cinnamon Roll
glazed giant swirled
Sticky Bun
The OG is back! So. Much. Decadence.
Ube Supreme Croissant
creamy ube custard, shaved coconut
Lilikoi Supreme Croissant
tropical passionfruit custard, fresh strawberry
Guava Supreme Croissant
Hawaiian guava custard, guava jam square
Chocolate Supreme Croissant
filled with smooth chocolate custard, chocolate pearls
Cranberry Scone
cranberry studded sweet tart
Blueberry Scone
wild blueberries + buttery sugar topped pastry
Chocolate Croissant
the favorite
Almond Croissant
toasted almonds
Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant
strawberry jam + cheesecake
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffin
gluten free version of our most popular muffin, super moist and delicious
Pumpkin Spice Muffin
moist sweet spiced
Wild Blueberry Muffin
struesel topped +blueberry studded
Butter Croissant
all butter
Macaroon - Ube Coconut
coconut and ube baked with crispy edges
Lemon Lust Bar
lemony top on shortbread crust
Lilikoi Passion Bar
buttery crust, passionfruit top, sorry if we sold out, they're that good
Wonder Bar
won't be able to leave it alonegraham crust, white, milk, and dark chocolate, walnuts, coconut
Pecan Walnut Bar
shortbread crust, caramelly pecans and walnuts
Pastries & Croissants
Breakfast Catering
Gourmet Burrito Tray Small ()
assortment of of our breakfast burritos cut in half on a tray - serves up to people
Gourmet Burrito Tray Medium ()
assortment of of our breakfast burritos cut in half on a tray - serves up to people
Gourmet Burrito Tray Large ()
assortment of of our breakfast burritos cut in half on a tray - serves up to people
Fruit Cup
individual cups of fruit
Breakfast Bounty Tray Small ()
assorted breakfast burritos and sammies cut in half on a tray
Breakfast Bounty Tray Medium ()
assortment of breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches, cut in half and on a tray
Breakfast Bounty Tray Large ()
assorted breakfast burritos and sammies cut in half on a tray
Small Cookie Tray
serves -
Large Cookie Tray
serves -
Small Pastry Tray
serves -
Large Pastry Tray
serves -
Small Cinnamon Roll Tray
serves -
Large Cinnamon Roll Tray
serves -
Small Coffee Box
oz. serves -
Small Baby Squares Tray
smaller versions of our bars on a trayserves -
Large Baby Squares Tray
smaller versions of our bars on a tray serves -
Pastry And Drinks Catering
Lunch Catering
Small Sandwich Tray
serves - assorted current menu sandwiches cut in half on a tray
Medium Sandwich Tray
serves - assorted current menu sandwiches cut in half on a tray
Large Sandwich Tray
serves - assorted current menu sandwiches cut in half on a tray
Farmers Market Salad Tray
serves - baby greens, seasonal fresh fruit, goat cheese, vinaigrette