1. La Note
8.6
2377 Shattuck Ave (btwn Durant Ave & Channing Way), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Berkeley · 143 tips and reviews
ScottySauce: Get the BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU- Three generous slices of cinnamon brioche soaked in orange water batter sprinkled with lavender honey. This is one of the best versions of a french toast I have ever had.
Katherine M.: Lovely French breakfast; good to pair with a day trip to Berkeley, but not quite worth the trip on its own. Go when it's warm to sit in the courtyard out back. Get there early or wait for hours.
Carolyn F: Both breakfast and lunch are great!
Brian LeBlanc: The breakfast is good pancakes hashbrowns , the yogurt breakfast The steak sandwich is very good you won't be disappointed
Ellen McGrody: Rick and Ann's was absolutely fantastic. I had an incredible breakfast, it's in such a cute neighborhood, the service was great. I'll be back a lot.
Fathima Dada: Very generous, tasty and fast home made breakfast. Good coffee. Typical American style food. Scone with egg and sausage! 😂😱
3. Tomate Cafe
8.3
2265 5th St, Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · West Berkeley · 30 tips and reviews
Brad ONeill: The sleeper win of the menu: Jump Start w scrambled eggs and cheese, plus French toast.
K Z: Try the jump start if you are overwhelmed by the menu. Simple but good choice. Yummy eggs, bacon and French toast.
Ryan Jerman: French toast, and the orange juice is to die for.
5. Gather
8.3
2200 Oxford St (at Alston Way), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 119 tips and reviews
Vyoma: Go for brunch on weekends. The duck confit hash and french toast are delish!!
Ann Maria: Nettle scramble is awesome too much for me to finish. Poached eggs and the French Toast also looks amazing.
Delyn Simons: little gem salad, house coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, egg sandwich
Ira Serkes: The hash and poached eggs breakfast is VERY good!
Tasting Table: Try the malawach, or Yemeni pancake. The chef covers this glossy, flaky pastry round with a thick tomato sauce and flecks of fresh mint: Read more.
Kevin Stapp: The Kippers & eggs with a bagel was a delicious breakfast. Excellent , friendly service at this popular neighborhood spot
7. Cafe M
7.5
1799 4th St (btw. Hearst & Virginia), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · 38 tips and reviews
Carlos Montoya: Crab cakes, azteca, pancakes, & French toast!!! All items were amazing!! Great food & service!!
Andie Stephanopolos: Love the buckwheat pancakes with chocolate chips and bananas. The menu seems strict, but the wait staff is actually really accommodating of your preferences.
Tiffany Edwards: Good food, Great service...Get the Combo w/the Vanilla dipped French Toast (no need 2 say anymore) :)
8. Berkeley Social Club
8.4
2050 University Ave (Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 19 tips and reviews
J T: Good food, especially for brunch or lunch. The French toast was amazing.
Cecilia Zhang: Asian fusion, especially loved the Korean style breakfast
Libby Lee-Egan: 😍lemon ricotta pancakes, pajun, bulgogi scramble. 😒Breakfast pizza
9. Bartavelle
9.1
1603 San Pablo Ave (at Cedar St), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · West Berkeley · 64 tips and reviews
Anton Shuster: East Bay Express says get the savory board with French breakfast radishes, smoked trout, and a perfect soft-boiled egg or a bowl of savory quinoa-and-rice porridge with ghee and sea salt .
Misha Zatsman: Great breakfast and coffee! For added fun come on a Monday and ask where the bathroom is. Cooks all look around confused: "Monday, hmm, that's tough. Maybe the furniture store down the street?"
Libby Lee-Egan: My husband is still talking about the Persian breakfast he got here months ago
15. Blue Bottle Coffee
8.6
2118 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Berkeley · 28 tips and reviews
Maya: Avocado toast, poached eggs, waffles - the food is as good as the coffee!
Nabeel Hyatt: Amazing coffee, yes, don't ignore the poached egg & toast either though.
Andrew Pandrew: Vegan oatmeal with steamed coconut milk highly recommended for breakfast!