Mel's Favorite Things Complementary Goods: Scholaris + Lucky 13

Peanut Butter & Jelly, Pencils & Erasers, Gas & Cars (Becoming Less Relevant) --- Beers & Burgers?

Scholaris
This little spot produces solid $12-15 chunky yet tall burgers (including the Impossible Burger) with scampi fries. I've never strayed from the burgers. There isn't too much seating so you may have to grab a number and head next door to Lucky 13 for a seat and a beer.

Lucky 13
Alameda's premier dive bar sits at the bustling corner of Park Street and Encinal Ave.  The interior has coved ceilings with a crimson red interior donned with globe lights and many black cat tchotchkes. Personally, I think the daytime is the best time to visit as it's nice to be in a light filled dive bar with a lot of people watching opportunity. Oh yeah, they have a large selection of beers on tap.