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1. Bette's Oceanview Diner
447 reviewsOpen Now
American, Diner$$ - $$$
Menu
1.2 mi
Berkeley
“... around 4th St. afterwards digesting your yummy breakfast or lunch🥂 Cheers”
“breakfast for real breakfast people”
2. Eureka!
152 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
2.0 mi
Berkeley
“The brussel sprouts are AMAZING, so much flavor!”
“We had the fish tacos and 2 cowboy burgers.”
3. Zut!
203 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
Menu
1.2 mi
Berkeley
“Nice, mostly”
“Seamless service at local favorite”
4. Royal Cafe
61 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
“The Blueberry Pancakes are so full of Blueberries!”
“... to those around us was also very appealing (pancakes and huevos rancheros).”
5. Chez Panisse
1,433 reviewsClosed today
French, American$$$$
Menu
1.7 mi
Berkeley
“Worth a visit to Berkeley”
“Outstanding food.”
6. Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
353 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cajun & Creole$$ - $$$
Menu
2.1 mi
Berkeley
“Great Shrimp PoBoy”
“I had fried cat fish, other had jambalaya, Loved the food but I am fond of Ca...”
7. Sam's Log Cabin
66 reviewsClosed Now
Diner, American$$ - $$$
Menu
“Organic Breakfast and Lunch”
“Very good food”
8. Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
107 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
Menu
0.8 mi
Berkeley
“Quality food, good service, casual joint”
“Lots Of Food”
9. Cafe M
96 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
1.2 mi
Berkeley
“Crab eggs Benedict was great.”
“My friends tried the coconut French toast which looked good, but I tried the...”
10. Gather
352 reviewsClosed Now
American, Pizza$$ - $$$
Menu
2.1 mi
Berkeley
“Great food, Great atmosphere”
“Guest”
11. Saul's Restaurant and Deli
240 reviewsClosed Now
American, Deli$$ - $$$
Menu
1.6 mi
Berkeley
“Nice place for dinner”
“Deli Meets Gourmet”
12. Jupiter
319 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
2.1 mi
Berkeley
“Late night snack”
“A little live music and hummus munchies”
13. Skates on The Bay
784 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$
2.0 mi
Berkeley
“Key lime pie heaven”
“My husband had a bowl of lobster bisque which he said was divine!”
14. Fatapple's
108 reviewsOpen Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
1.2 mi
El Cerrito
“Dependable and fun”
“Good Reliable Neighborhood Restaurant”
15. Stella Nonna
35 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
0.6 mi
Berkeley
“So, good food, full bar (they know how...”
“What, you think a breakfast place on Sa...”
16. Rick & Ann's
331 reviewsOpens in 4 min
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
3.6 mi
Berkeley
“great breakfast and brunch restaurant”
“always great for brunch - come hungry”
17. Cafe Leila
68 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
1.1 mi
Berkeley
“I had a lamb burger that was filled with cheese, hummus and pesto on a bagett...”
“Great Breakfast”
18. Wood Tavern
459 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
3.5 mi
Oakland
“Botched reservation”
“Second Time Wasn’t the Charm”
19. Grazzy Burgers
18 reviewsClosed Now
Bar, Pub$$ - $$$
“You can get a better burger at Barneys!”
“good service great ambience”
20. Townhouse Bar & Grill
205 reviewsClosed today
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
3.3 mi
Emeryville
“Cool local vibe and great eats”
“Can't go wrong here.”
21. Inn Kensington
40 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
Menu
1.6 mi
Kensington
“Great breakfast spot”
“Cozy and Yummy”
22. Crepevine Restaurant
83 reviewsOpens in 4 min
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
1.7 mi
Berkeley
“Good breakfast, fast service”
“wonderful!”
23. Venus Restaurant
185 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
Menu
2.2 mi
Berkeley
“Light extraordinary Pancake”
“First time, and the experience was great”
24. 900 Grayson
72 reviewsClosed today
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
Menu
2.2 mi
Berkeley
“bingo”
“Good food for lunch”
25. The Butcher's Son
44 reviews
Quick Bites, Deli$$ - $$$
Menu
1.8 mi
Berkeley
“A Vegan gem!”
“VEGAN HEAVEN IN BERKELEY”
26. Lama Bean's Cafe
25 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
0.6 mi
Berkeley
“Love this Place”
“Hurts me to Say This”
27. Triple Rock Brewery
87 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
1.9 mi
Berkeley
“Great spot near Taube theater”
“Perfect combination”
28. Elevation 66
56 reviewsClosed Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
Menu
1.1 mi
El Cerrito
“Best Burger in the area”
“We were disappointed”
29. Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
53 reviewsClosed Now
American$$ - $$$
Menu
1.7 mi
Berkeley
“Fresh and Ample Food”
“Great!!!”
30. Gilman Grill
16 reviews
Cafe, American$$ - $$$
Menu
0.7 mi
Berkeley
“Good Old-Fashioned Breakfast Place”
“Top-notch diner”