Kitava Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Kitava, a New American Gluten-Free restaurant located in Oakland, CA. Offering a variety of options including delivery, takeout, vegan and vegetarian choices, this trendy yet casual spot is perfect for groups, kids, or even a brunch outing. With a focus on sustainability, Kitava provides compostable containers and plastic-free packaging, making it a green-conscious dining option. The menu boasts items like Coconut Yogurt Parfait, Mediterranean Veggie Wrap, and Chicken & Hummus Wrap, all made with fresh, quality ingredients. Customers rave about the delicious, nourishing food, relaxed atmosphere, and attentive staff. Kitava's commitment to health and well-being shines through their gluten-free and vegan offerings, making it a must-visit for those seeking a wholesome dining experience.
Location
OAKLAND - TEMESCAL
NOTE: You are ordering from Kitava's Oakland - Temescal location. Please make sure this is correct! Our kitchen makes orders so quickly it is not feasible for us to process refunds for orders placed from the incorrect location. Thank you for understanding!
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Utensils
Brunchy Snacks
Banana Blueberry Muffin
Banana and blueberry muffin made with almond flour, eggs, coconut, cassava flour, chia seeds, and sweetened with dates (100% gluten-free).
Spiced Carrot Muffin (V)
Carrot muffin made with warming spices, raisins, almond flour, almond butter, flaxmeal, and sweetened with dates (Vegan, 100% gluten-free).
Fresh Fruit Cup
Seasonal fruit cup
Coconut Yogurt Parfait
Coconut yogurt topped with gluten-free ancient grain granola and fresh seasonal berries
Berry Chia Pudding
Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and coconut sugar, topped with a fresh fruit compote and seasonal fruit
Chocolate Cardamom Overnight Oats
Gluten-free oats, soaked overnight in coconut milk and water, lightly spiced with cardamom and cacao
House-Made GF Granola Bar
House-made breakfast bar made with gluten-free oats, sunflower butter, flax seeds, and sustainably sourced vegan hemp protein powder, lightly sweetened with honey
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
Cassava flour tortilla filled with hummus, quinoa, cauliflower tabbouleh, cucumbers, carrots, pickled onions, and lemon tahini dressing
Chicken & Hummus Wrap
Cassava flour tortilla filled with pasture-raised chicken breast, hummus, quinoa, cauliflower tabbouleh, cucumbers, carrots, pickled onions, and herb ranch
Fish & Chips
Wild-caught haddock coated in a crispy gluten-free batter and cooked in sustainably sourced organic palm oil, served with white potato fries, tangy coleslaw, and dairy-free ranch.
Ginger Squash Curry
Roasted butternut squash served with coconut milk and ginger yellow curry (medium spice level). Comes with jasmine rice, bell pepper, lime wedge, and cilantro.
Beet & Arugula Side Salad
Arugula and roasted beet side salad with quinoa, orange slices, pickled onions, and honey roasted walnuts, tossed in lemon vinaigrette and topped with coconut yogurt sauce (made with Cocojune organic coconut yogurt).
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup - Side
Kitava's Immunity Bone Broth served with free-range chicken breast, Lundberg Farms wild rice, braised collard greens, and chimichurri mushrooms, topped with fresh lime, cilantro and green onions.
Specials
Small Plates
Za'atar Cauliflower & Hummus
Cauliflower florets tossed with zaatar spices, served over chickpea hummus, topped with cilantro and green goddess dressing.
Plantains
Naturally sweet plantain slices served with chipotle aioli. (note: plantains vary in texture based on seasonality)
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts cooked in sustainably sourced palm oil, served with house-made chipotle aioli (contains eggs). Good for: gluten-free, paleo, keto, vegetarian, vegan (no aioli), whole30 (no aioli - honey).
Chicken Nuggets
Cassava flour breaded chicken, served with house made ketchup.
Cauliflower Bites
Cauliflower florets with a crispy cassava flour breading, served with house made ranch.
Kitava Fries
Classic cut fries cooked in sustainable palm fruit oil, served with house-made ketchup.
Power Bowl
Wild rice blend from Lundberg Farms, farmers greens, hummus, sweet potatoes, avocado, pickled onions, almond slivers, green goddess dressing.
Sweet Plantain Bowl
Jasmine rice, plantains, cumin beans, kale slaw, avocado, cilantro, romesco sauce. (note: plantains vary in texture based on seasonality)
Sesame Chicken Bowl
Jasmine rice, crispy chicken with cassava flour breading, charred broccoli, sesame togarashi, green onion, ginger ponzu sauce.
Mezze Harvest Bowl
NEW & IMPROVED! Wild rice blend from Lundberg Farms, cauliflower tabbouleh, babaganoush, marinated chickpeas, olive tapenade, pickled onions, lemon tahini dressing.
Tuna Pok Bowl
Jasmine Rice, wild-caught ahi tuna marinated with ginger ponzu sauce, avocado, red cabbage, diced cucumber, pickled onions, sliced radish, sesame togarashi, green onion, chipotle aioli.
Wild Mushroom Bowl
Wild rice blend from Lundberg Farms, chimichurri mushrooms, roasted butternut squash, red cabbage, pickled onions, herb ranch dressing.
Tuna Poke Bowl
Jasmine Rice, wild-caught ahi tuna marinated with ginger ponzu sauce, avocado, red cabbage, diced cucumber, pickled onions, sliced radish, sesame togarashi, green onion, chipotle aioli.
Signature Bowls
Salads
Evolved Caesar Salad
Farmers greens, sliced radish, pastured egg, avocado, gluten-free croutons, cashew parmesan," herb ranch dressing.
Citrus Salad
Farmer's greens, seasonal citrus fruit slices, diced cucumber, pickled onions, avocado, almond slivers, lemon vinaigrette dressing.
Lemon Tahini Salad
Farmer's greens, roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, diced cucumber, quinoa, pickled onions, lemon tahini dressing.
Chopped Chicken Salad
Farmer's greens, diced free range chicken breast (cold), marinated chickpeas, diced cucumber, pickled onions, almond slivers, green onion, herb ranch dressing.
BYO Bowl
Build-your-own bowl with your choice of base, protein, and sides.
Build-Your-Own Bowl
Sides
Cauliflower Rice - Side
Riced cauliflower sauted with turmeric, onions, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Farmer's Greens - Side
A house-made blend of red leaf lettuce and arugula.
Jasmine Rice - Side
Long-grain jasmine rice.
Wild Rice Blend - Side
A blend of wild, brown, red, and black rice from Lundberg Family Farms.
1/4 Avocado - Side
Quarter avocado side order.
Babaganoush - Side
Smoky roasted eggplant dip, made with eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and tahini.
Cauliflower Tabbouleh - Side
Riced cauliflower sauted with turmeric, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Charred Broccoli - Side
Fresh broccoli roasted with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, ginger, and salt.
Chickpeas - Side
Tender chickpeas in a za'atar spice marinade.
Chimichurri Mushrooms - Side
Cremini and oyster mushrooms cooked in a mild herb chimichurri sauce.
Cumin Beans - Side
A blend of red & mayocoba beans, soaked overnight and cooked with cumin, onion, garlic, and bay leaf.
Diced Cucumber - Side
Freshly diced cucumber.
Hummus - Side
Creamy chickpea hummus made with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
Kale Slaw - Side
Fresh kale and shredded cabbage in a house-made tomato vinaigrette.
Sweet Potatoes - Side
Sweet potatoes cooked with salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Za'atar Cauliflower - Side
Cauliflower florets tossed with zaatar spices, cooked in sustainable palm fruit oil.
1 x Egg (Hard Boiled) - Side
1 x Fish - Side
Barbacoa Beef - Side
100% grass-fed and grass-finished pasture-raised beef slowly roasted with cumin, ginger, allspice, and onion.
Chile Verde Pork - Side
Heritage breed pork slowly roasted and marinated in a mild tomatillo chile pepper sauce.
Crispy Chicken - Side
Cassava flour breaded chicken, cooked in sustainably sourced palm fruit oil.
Diced Chicken Breast (cold) - Side
Free range chicken breast, marinated in a lemon and salt water brine. Diced and served cold.
Paprika Chicken - Side
Free range chicken thigh coated with a mild paprika spice blend, then lightly charred.
Plant Protein Patty - Side
House-made protein patty with black beans, gluten-free oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds. Contains 11g protein.
Tuna Pok - Side
Wild-caught ahi tuna, marinated in ginger ponzu sauce. Served cold.
Chipotle Aioli
Dairy-free aioli made with chipotle pepper, honey, and extra virgin olive oil.
Ginger Ponzu Sauce
Soy-free ginger ponzu sauce, made with coconut aminos.
Green Goddess Dressing
Creamy herb-based dressing made with parsley, cilantro, tahini, ginger root, and extra virgin olive oil.
Herb Ranch
Savory ranch made with herbs, lemon juice, and aquafaba from garbanzo beans. (vegan)
House Ketchup
House ketchup made with tomatoes, garlic, and coconut sugar.
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Creamy tahini-based dressing lightly sweetened with honey. (contains sesame seeds)
Lemon Vinaigrette
Romesco Sauce
Roasted bell pepper sauce made with sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
/ Avocado - Side
Quarter avocado side order.
X Egg (Hard Boiled) - Side
Tuna Poke - Side
Wild-caught ahi tuna, marinated in ginger ponzu sauce. Served cold.
Almond Slivers - Side
Lightly roasted almonds, sliced into slivers.
Cashew Parmesan - Side
Cashews, Nutritional Yeast, Granulated Garlic, Granulated Onions, Salt.
GF Croutons - Side
100% gluten-free croutons, made in-house using seeded buckwheat sourdough from Young Kobras.
Lemon Wedge - Side
Olive Tapenade - Side
Punchy spread made with pitted olives, sundried tomatoes, capers, garlic, and herbs.
Pastured Egg - Side
Pasture-Raised Egg.
Pickled Onions - Side
Sliced red onion pickled with apple cider vinegar, 100% apple juice, water, bay leaf, and salt.
Sesame Togarashi - Side
White Sesame Seeds, Black Sesame Seeds, Nori Seaweed, Salt.
Garnish Sides
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Brownie
Rich and fudgy brownie made with cassava and coconut flour, pastured eggs, and coconut sugar. Good for: gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian.
Almond Coconut Cookies
Two soft and chewy almond flour cookies made with coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla, topped with dark chocolate drizzle.
Dairy-Free Soft Serve
Dairy-free soft serve made with a cashew cream base and sweetened with coconut sugar. Vegan, soy-free, paleo-friendly, and naturally gluten-free!
Dairy-Free Soft Serve
Dairy-free soft serve made with a cashew cream base and sweetened with coconut sugar. Vegan, soy-free, paleo-friendly, and naturally gluten-free!
Coracao Chocolate Bars
organic dark chocolate from Coracao.
Snacks
Sipping Broth
Immunity Broth (10 oz - hot)
Our pasture-raised chicken bone broth with added turmeric root and ginger root for an immunity boost. Good for: gluten-free, paleo, keto, whole30.
Green Smoothie
Refreshing green smoothie made with coconut milk, banana, pineapple, spinach, ginger, and cucumber.
Hibiscus Cooler
Unsweetened beverage with hibiscus tea leaves and fresh mint.
Bottle Kombucha
Probiotic-rich fermented tea beverage from Marin Kombucha, with an organic tea blend, ginger, and lemongrass.
OLIPOP Sparkling Tonic
A delicious and fizzy tonic that combines the benefits of prebiotics, plant fiber, and botanicals to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. OLIPOP is the healthy alternative to soda!
Spindrift Sparkling Water
Agua De Piedra 12oz
Bubbly sparkling water loaded with minerals.
Teas' Tea Organic - Unsweetened Green Tea
Pure, smooth, and unsweetened tea from Teas' Tea.
Organic Cold-Pressed Juice
Fresh organic cold-pressed juice from Happy Moose Juice.
Feel Mo' Betta Elixir Shot
Rich and intense elixir shot with ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, pineapple, lemon, and black pepper. From Happy Moose Juice.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-alcoholic classic golden ale from Athletic Brewing, crafted to remove gluten during fermentation (not recommended for those with Celiac Disease).
Sparkling Hop Water
Warm Apple Cider
Warm apple cider with 100% apple juice (organic, unsweetened) spiced with cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander and cloves. No added sugar.
Chilled Apple Cider
Chilled 100% apple juice (organic, unsweetened) spiced with cinnamon, peppercorns, coriander and cloves topped with club soda. No added sugar.
Agua De Piedra oz
Bubbly sparkling water loaded with minerals.
Organic Cold-Pressed Juice
Fresh organic cold-pressed juice from Happy Moose Juice.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Non-alcoholic classic golden ale from Athletic Brewing, crafted to remove gluten during fermentation (not recommended for those with Celiac Disease).
Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gluten-Free Beer
Gluten-free and gluten-removed beer.
BYO Bowl
Build-your-own bowl with your choice of base, protein, and sides.