Rick & Ann's

With an aim to bring back simple meals that are reminiscent of childhood, Rick and Ann's was established in 1989. Since then, it has been serving freshly prepared breakfast and brunch meals in the Bay Area. Available until 3p each day, Rick and Ann's breakfast specials include varied pancakes, waffles and French Toast. Omelets, egg dishes and traditional local plates form the rest of the...

Know Before You Go: Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more during weekday breakfast, and 48 hours in advance for dinner. No reservations are taken for weekend brunch.

When to Go: There is a dinner menu with entrees like grilled New York steak and good old mac and cheese.

Haute comfort food is the focus at this cute diner across from the Claremont hotel. The brunches are legendary for quality and value, and customers line up outside the door before the restaurant opens on the weekend. If you come during prime brunch hours, expect a long wait, but the soft-style eggs are worth it. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast are more flavorful than usual, with variations...

Berkeleyites "keep coming back" for the "great American chow" made from "locally sourced", "high-quality" ingredients at this inexpensive, "family-friendly" joint that offers plenty of "healthy options" for breakfast and lunch; there are often "long lines on weekends", but service comes "with a smile" and the "feel-good food for the soul" is "worth the wait."

This reliable Berkeley restaurant packs in diners with quality comfort food combined with efficient, friendly service. Though breakfasts are enjoyable, try the specials or grilled dishes in the evening --- steaks are worthy as well. Meatloaf, chicken potpie and mac 'n' cheese will bring back fond memories, as will house-made desserts such as seasonal fruit pies, bread pudding and chocolate...

The Scene
This longtime Elmwood brunch hangout is still going strong--the leafy sidewalk is crammed with bumper-to-bumper baby-stroller traffic every weekend morning. Inside, a soothing,...

With an aim to bring back simple meals that are reminiscent of childhood, Rick and Ann's was established in 1989. Since then, it has been serving freshly prepared breakfast and brunch meals in the Bay Area. Available until 3p each day, Rick and Ann's breakfast specials include varied pancakes, waffles and French Toast. Omelets, egg dishes and traditional local plates form the rest of the...