Good food, friendly service, local joint Charlie - seared ahi with mayo Wasabi slaw - tasted pretty basic and quite yummy but wished the bun was more buttery and toasted Demon lover - GOOD fried chicken, crispy seasoned skin and JUICY MEAT despite being breast meat - gravy was country style and have that breakfast feel, the syrup however was way better with the chicken and the waffles - waffle was not memorable Rickey - get the pomegranate mixed with lime, refreshing, but not necessary Ambience - very local, friendly, old school joint with regulars Overall good food, good service and worth a try if you're in the area read more

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It's weird seeing this restaurant listed as a burger place. According to their website, they only have one burger and it's not served on weekdays. 900 Grayson was a staple for us pre-pandemic. We were excited to come back and see how the restaurant was doing. Started with two orders of the Demon Lover - one with gravy on the side, the other with syrup on the side. We could probably go two syrups and one gravy as we like the syrup can go on anything, but the gravy is for chicken only. Gravy touching the waffle is a party foul. Unfortunately, they only offer the much less tasty / juicy white meat version now. 900 Grayson owners - if you're reading this - I'm assuming most of your patrons prefer white meat, but maybe there can be Chicken Thigh Thursdays? The second was Potter Creek. Really nicely done hash browns with some scrambled eggs and toast. The last dish we ordered was the Tom Boy. It's a large portion of country style potatoes, corned beef, and 2 poached eggs on top. It's not like St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef though - it's corned beef cubes with a nice crispy exterior. If you want comfort brunch food at an affordable price, 900 Grayson is a great spot to be. read more

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The best breakfast I've had. My son and I have loved this place for many years and it's just so good. It gets busy but always worth it. Hasbrowns (rosti style) are peerless. Consistency is key. Quality everything. The basics are my favorite here, but it's all good. Sunny room with clever art, hot sauce we always buy a bottle of. I compare all breakfasts to 900 Grayson. read more

We've been dining at 900 Grayson for the last decade, and it's a travesty that it has taken me this long to review them. This restaurant is one of the best in the Bay Area, and I've ordered their chicken and waffles more times than I can count. We also love their house salad, the charlie, and fried chicken sandwich. The owners Chris and Anthony are always a joy to interact with, the service is great, and we love bringing guests to their outside patio. So lucky that we have this place here in Berkeley! read more

I have heard about this place for years and finally decided to try it for breakfast with my daughter. The place is small so you may need to wait. Service and food were amazing! read more

900 Grayson - Cute miniature of the cafe inside. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had parking karma in the shade a block away on Seventh Street. We only walked about a block and 900 Grayson is located right on the corner of 7th and Grayson. I like this cozy ambience here and they have indoor and outdoor seating. From the outside, it looks like a little cozy house. We sat outside with a summer breeze which was refreshing under a big umbrella. My friend ordered, the Friday special clam chowder, the fried chicken sandwich with french fries and a lemonade. I had the Chopped Cobb Salad and changed the dressing to vinaigrette on the side. Unfortunately, my friend's sandwich was too spicy for him and he didn't realize it but he ate it. He wasn't happy with the clam chowder either and it looks like a small cup of sauce rather than a cup of soup. Maybe he selected the wrong items to try. I enjoyed my Chopped Cobb salad and it was refreshing with avocados, bits of bacon, chopped tomatoes and onions. It was A-OK. For dessert, my friend ordered a macaroon but for some reason, it was hard to break into pieces and not what he expected. Next time, I'd like to try the chicken and waffles as that seems to be a popular item on the weekend! read more

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Sometime between now and the beginning of 2024, you just might decide you want something to eat that's not on the typical holiday menu. When this happens, I heartily recommend you head directly to Berkeley's 900 Grayson and order their Demon Lover, an amazingly delicious take on fried chicken and waffles. The room is intimate but comfortable. There's outdoor seating available if you and the weather are amenable. The service team we experienced was uniformly attentive, helpful, patient, and pleasant. The background music inspired no small amount of quiet singing along, finger snapping, and restrained but enthusiastic chair dancing, and not just at our table. And everything just made the chicken and waffles that much more impressive. The dish is offered with a choice of maple syrup, housemade cream gravy, or both. Do not hesitate. Get both. There are other delicious and delicious-looking and -sounding salads, sandwiches, and other dishes on the menu. And there is a great selection of libations, with and without alcohol. So you'll have lots of incentive to return soon and often. But you must experience the Demon Lover. You just might never order chicken and waffles anyplace else read more

A rainy Saturday morning in Berkeley and we got hungry after a warehouse visit and Yelped "nearby". So this discovery was a home run. What an awesome place! Great vibe, off the charts attentive service by two restaurant pros. And great breakfast food too! Eggs, killer sausage, very original molded hash browns, great toast from levain bread, and great scrambled eggs. And their Organic Coffee Company coffee. Jeez. Good coffee! Just a killer discovery. 10 out of 10. read more

This is my second time being here after a hiatus of several years. I thoroughly enjoyed the Tom Boy. Two poached eggs with homemade corned beef hash and toast. The corned beef hash was the best ever! I particularly liked those morsels with fat that were almost to die for. I can't get over how scrumptious it was. I guy like me has a big appetite and it didn't disappoint. I got to come back again sooner than later. I sat in the back patio area under an umbrella. read more

900 Grayson - Tom Boy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

900 Grayson is the spot for breakfast and brunch in Berkeley. Service was good and there was plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. Everyone was friendly and you can tell this is a neighborhood stop for a lot of people with how warm the energy was with the regulars. Demon Lover: Chicken and waffles with white gravy and maple syrup is the only way this should be eaten, it's so good! I'm a big fan of white gravy and it's so rarely seen in the Bay Area, so I'm obsessed with 900 Grayson for serving it. Add their hot sauce to the gravy and you'll get that creamy richness with a hint of spice and tang. Drink: Try the Rickey drink with pomegranate juice and ginger syrup, it was absolutely delicious. read more

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Bombwich Mammm never thought a fried chicken breast sandwich could be that juicy, tasty and tender The batter on the chicken was light and seasoned well That's why is the signature dish The tangy slaws go so well with the fried chicken and tip it off with the string onions Match made in heaven Place is narrow with indoor and outdoor seating very Berkeley feel! It does get busy. Street parking only read more

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Went here the other day with an aunt who lives a few blocks away... it was a cute neighborhood spot with friendly wait staff, tasty food, and a nice patio outside. There were four of us in total and we ordered their chicken sandwich, Caesar salad with salmon, Cobb salad, and their chefs sandwich of the day, which was a corned beef panini. No pictures, since I was busy in conversation with my aunt who I hadn't seen in ages! All entrees were tasty. I kept eyeing someone else's chicken sandwich, so ordered one to share along with their Caesar salad. The chicken in the sandwich was nice and crispy. The coleslaw had nice acidity, which helped. I will say though, I think they're known for their chicken and waffles which looked amazing!! I'm planning to try it next time! The salad was good too, salmon was cooked well.... Portions were a good size. Well actually, the perfect size.... Not too small or big. Although waffles looked gigantic as did the fried chicken that accompanied it... fried chicken for the sandwich didn't seem as large. I remember looking at two dishes of chicken and waffles for a different table and having order envy! It was our first time, but it won't be our last! read more

Bring your appetite!! These portions were to the max!! Everything was amazing. The demon lover was seasoned very well and the waffle didn't get soggy. The breakfast hash browns i couldn't stop eating and please don't skip out on the homemade peach jam!! I should requested to buy some to go. You can the waiter is use to working alone because he kept himself moving. He was very attentive to every group (about 3-4 groups) without any sweat. 900 Grayson I recommend! read more

900 Grayson - Demon Lover Demon Lover - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love the food. Love the way the menu items are offered. Lots of a la carte options in the cute, neighborhood space.

Food is awesome. Their business hours are super weird and I feel like it's hard to get a table. But if you're strategic and patient it's worth it read more

Came in for a Saturday brunch around 11:30am, no line at all and was immediately seated inside. It is very fast paced here so I can see why other reviews mention that service isn't the best. Food: Demon Lover ($15) - 3/5, nothing special, just a good place to get fried chicken + waffles when you're craving it. I always remove the chicken pieces off of my waffle since the waffle gets soggy. It comes with gravy but if you want syrup, they charge an additional $2. Breakfast ($12) - 3/5, a solid typical breakfast plate. Scrambled eggs were fluffy, hash browns were nice and crispy. Acme bread slices were warm and delicious as always, appreciated the apricot jam! Drink: Pineapple Agua Fresca - 4/5, pretty refreshing but lacked a bit of flavor. Overall, this was my 3rd time here, first time back in years and it's still just an okay place. Would come back again if I was craving the Demon Lover. read more

900 Grayson - Breakfast ($12) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Small, hipster breakfast spot in Berkeley! Met up with a dear friend to meet her baby boy for the first time and loved how accommodating the staff were to help her park her stroller near our table. We even ran into some of her family members at the same time! Portion size was good, I could only eat one chicken and half the waffle, but it'll make a great meal for later. Gravy was nice and thick, overall I loved the seasoning of everything too! read more

900 Grayson - Fried Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a lovely breakfast on a Tuesday. Staff was welcoming. Service was to the point and friendly. Had the waffle and basic breakfast. Eggs, bacon, and hash browns were cooked just right. 4 year old loved the waffle. Coffee and condiments were great. Perfect portions, good quality, and reasonable prices. Definitely coming back. read more

The best coffee! The most amazing gourmet burgers will please the most discerning tastebuds!! Friendly and efficient service. Very grateful for this longstanding restaurant in our community. read more

Food: 4/5 Service/Wait: 4/5 Price/Value: 4/5 Atmosphere/Uniqueness: 4/5 TL;DR: I came here with a group of friends on a Saturday around noon. There was a very short wait while they set up the table. We were seated pretty far outside, beyond their outdoor patio. The service was pretty fast, but it seems they were short staffed. It was difficult to get a refill for coffee or to even pay for the bill. I have been here in the past and had the Demon Lover. The chicken is fried really well and the gravy is delicious. The waffles are also yummy. This time I got the 7th and Grayson, which I would give a 3/5. The dish was overall good, but I probably would not be getting it again. The hash brown could benefit from some salt or any type of seasoning. The bread was shockingly hard to bite and chew through. The tofu scramble looked well-seasoned, but did not taste like much. The overall atmosphere is comfortable and good for brunch for small or large groups. The food came out pretty quickly and the selection of food options is decent. read more

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Returned for breakfast. So happy. Chicken and waffles ( demon lover): the chicken was hot ( temperature) breast meat with a nice paprika fried coating. Waffle good. Got this with both the cream sauce and real maple syrup ( they served warm). This was super delicious. Tom boy: I love a good hash and this is good. The meat is in good sized chunks. A few (3 total) pieces had fat on them but easily removed. I like parsnips and this has parsnips. Large portion, so I could eat my 2 nicely poached eggs and half the hash and take the other half hash hime for a redo tomorrow morning. For bathroom and other details see my original post read more

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900 Grayson has been on my list of bookmarks for honestly as long as I can remember. I am SO glad I finally got to try this place! Located in an odd part of Berkeley that doesn't have much foot traffic, 900 Grayson is well known for their famous chicken and waffles. In addition to brunch, 900 Grayson also serves some burgers, sandwiches, salads, and even some intriguing Korean cocktails! The interior decor is a bit random with all sorts of wall art and paintings covering the walls. Theres some Golums from Lord of The Rings decor as well. There is quite a bit of free street parking available since this spot is located near a residential area. There are about 9-10 small indoor tables with a limited patio seating area outside. A good amount of shade covers the patio area so it can be nice to be outdoors and enjoy the weather. We came on a Saturday around 12:20 pm and only waited about 10 minutes for a table. I had high hopes for the Demon Lover which consists of fried chicken, buttermilk waffle, along with a rich gravy sauce or maple syrup. I opted for the gravy and surely did not regret my decision. First and foremost, this dish was absolutely fabulous through and through. The buttermilk waffle had such a soft, fluffy interior. You could really appreciate the buttery tone and spices. The waffle paired so nicely with the perfectly fried chicken. The chicken was still so crispy even under layers and layers of savory gravy. The dish together with the chicken and gravy reminded me of chicken fried steak but so much better. Chicken fried steak is often just overly battered and fried mush that lacks any depth in flavor. This fried chicken was incredibly juicy and seasoned perfectly. The Grayson Burger we ordered came out with a side of french fries which we thoroughly enjoyed with the gravy that comes with the Demon Lover. However, our patty came out really raw in the center so we sent it back to the kitchen. The waiter was really nice and took back the burger immediately. The burger we received was cooked medium and came out pretty nicely. The BBQ sauce was a bit empowering. It took over the flavors of the meat patty along with the fried onions. All I really tasted was the BBQ sauce and bacon. The acme bun was soft and fluffy but a little on the dry side. The burger would be better if the buns were toasted and warm and if the cheese was melted. Overall, it was a decent burger but I probably wouldn't order it again next time especially with its $15 price tag. The Demon Lover is probably the best chicken & waffles I've had and I think its well worth the drive for this dish alone. Service was really great and friendly. I would definitely come back for another brunch! read more

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I'm going to preface that I didn't indulge in their more indulgent items: like their famous fried chicken. We went with a chopped Cobb salad and a Vietnamese noodle dish with tofu. And while good, it wasn't anything I'd write home about; neither dishes had a ton of flavor. Neither dishes were huge, but again prices were reasonable. The have expanded their outdoor seating, so just a few minute wait on a mid week lunch. Prices are reasonable, and waitstaff was quick and nice. Definitely an a-ok spot to check out, and maybe just stick with those fan favorites: anything with fried chicken and brunch items. read more

900 Grayson - Lemongrass noodles with tofu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Amazing food, I've eaten here many times and each time I am impressed. Best hang over food in the entire Bay Area 100%. Great staff and service is always helpful. read more

900 Grayson - Demon Lover - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This is a nice restaurant in West Berkeley. I have always meant to go over the years, so when I was in town last week I knew I had to stop by. Parking is limited in the area, but street parking was fairly easy to find on a weekday morning. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted. I want to emphasize that the staff were very friendly and attentive. They even knew some of the customers by name! The food was also promptly delivered to the table. I ordered the time-life cookbook as well as the waffle. The eggs and apple salad were okay, but the hashbrowns were good. I enjoyed the waffle as well as it wasn't too sweet. Overall, this is a spot worth trying if you're in the area! read more

900 Grayson - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best chicken and waffles i've ever had. Been here north of 30 times. Every time I go to California this is the top of the list to return to. The owners are great and the waiters are nice, the Demon Lover is my favorite dish in the world. read more

We tried this place for our "Foodie Thursday". Initially we wanted to try the breakfast but got there too late and ended up having lunch there. My husband had the Grayson burger with salad and I had the season pasta with prawns. The service here was good but food was just ok. The prawns were a little overcooked as it was a little rubbery in texture. Although lunch was average to us we will definitely come back again and give them a chance to impress us with their breakfast. read more

900 Grayson - Season 's Pasta with Prawns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Really enjoyed our time here this morning. The service was extremely kind, and so quick! The food came out moments after putting the order in. Personally, I enjoyed the chicken and waffles. I had mine with syrup and thought it was quite tasty. They also had mimosas and I enjoyed that as well. It's a cute little spot. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Can't put my finger on it but I really liked their vibe. When I'm in town again I'll definitely return! read more

Food it's always good. Cook to perfection I was going to take a picture, but I was too hungry. Service excellent acquaint little house that it's in is nice and cozy but a little cramped but I will always recommend this place. read more

I've been coming to this place for a good 5 years now. Best chicken and waffles you'll come across (I said it). The rest of the menu you'll have to venture on your own time but im specifically putting my name with the demon lover and service. Street parking is kinda scarce in the area but you'll find somewhere nearby. The ambiance is as Berkeley as it gets, kinda gives me a hippie vegan vibe but its not so I'll take it.. Back to the demon lover.. a soft delicious waffle is on the base with a crispy, juicy, soft and masterfully seasoned chicken breast is on top. You can literally cut the entire meal with a fork or spoon if you wanted, its so tender. You can choose between syrup or country gravy as a topping but for a few extra bones I'd recommend getting both. My secret is to pour all of the gravy on first, then the syrup and if you're a hot sauce kinda person.. they make their own in house hot sauces which I never pass up on. Many won't finish the meal in a sitting while others find it to be the perfect portion. There's a few things I've seen on the menu I'd like to try but honestly I'm in an addictive relationship with what I know to be a sure win. The establishment is reasonably priced as well, restroom for customers available. Im not 100% sure but I feel like when I first started coming here that somebody said the owner was one of the servers. Very good energy and makes you feel welcomed every time no matter who the patron is. I wish I had time to come here more often. I appreciate this business a lot. read more

900 Grayson - Demon lover in its best form - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is so amazing!!! I went in on a Saturday morning around 11 and it was packed rightfully so. They have the best mocha I've tried. They have indoor and outdoor seating. THE BEST chicken and waffles. I usually order with gravy and maple syrup. I wanted to try something new and got the chicken sandwich. The coleslaw is quite vinegary so if you like that this is perfect and I paired it up with the salad which is always amazing! read more

900 Grayson - Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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One of the best west Berkeley spots. Friendly staff, great food, an all around wonderful place.

Uhn uh. Just... no. Should I really even be calling this brunch if it wasn't even good?! I'm just gonna call it what it really was; a major disappointment. Hit this place up for brunch with a friend a few weeks ago, and left pretty dissatisfied. We've both had this spot bookmarked for a while and decided to give it a go one Saturday afternoon. They don't take reservations, so we took our chances and met there around noonish in hopes of getting a table without a long wait. Lucky for us, the wait wasn't too long (well... I came just a bit *fashionably late*... no judging!). During COVID they have outdoor seating available only. We were taken to one of their back patio areas and given menus. It's a cozy spot that's nothing too fancy, but I still found out it to be cute and casual. Of course, we both had already looked over the menu prior to arriving. The Demon Lover was calling my name. Plus, it's a crowd fave and you know I have to get a taste of what the people are raving about. I ordered The Demon Lover and my friend got the Porter Creek. Our server asked me if I wanted gravy or syrup with the Demon Lover (chicken and waffles plate). I couldn't decide and he suggested that I try both. What irked me about this though was that he failed to mention that there was an upcharge for getting both. The price really wasn't the issue for me because I probably would have gotten both anyways. It's the principle. I just hate seeing surprises on the bill. A simple mention of this would have been greatly appreciated. But to me, this just seemed really sneaky. Also, the gravy... along with the rest of the meal was disappointing. First of all... the waffle was soggy AF. The chicken pieces that they used were flat chicken breasts that lacked in seasoning. They were terribly skimpy with the syrup, yet provided a large amount of gravy which was the worst of them all. Yeah, let's talk about it. That sh*t was not... NOT gravy. It tasted like a cold cheese dipping sauce and it wasn't good. Who da hell told these folks that this was gravy? Y'all need to get them tastebuds checked TODAY!!! It was nothing of the sort. Since the gravy was gross, I found myself only using the syrup. It was so tiny that I ended up asking for more. When I asked our server for more syrup he said "I'll have to charge you $2 extra for that". I looked down at the tiny ass syrup container, and then looked back up at him. I guess he knew that I wasn't feeling that answer so he responded with "We use REAL syrup here". ............ .................... ........................... .................................... I think steam started to come out of my ears. Do you think I give a f*ck if you're using "real" syrup?! You're already getting away with highway robbery by charging $2 for a spoonful of syrup. I know he saw that the gravy hadn't been touched. I mean, are y'all really that hard up for money? It's called common courtesy. At the time, I didn't even know that he had already charged me extra for that nasty ass gravy. I guess he felt obligated to actually TELL me that he would be charging for extra syrup too. Of course I refused. Why would I pay to add syrup to soggy ass waffles? Unbelievable. And don't even get me started on my friend's meal. Her hash browns were hard as a rock. I bet if I had thrown them through the window, the damn glass would have shattered. Hard AF! The crazy part is, they even looked overcooked when they got delivered. Why would the cooks, better yet the SERVER, deliver this sh*t to the table? And let's be honest, that was a plate that probably could have been cooked at home. It was so funny because I remember my friend saying "Well, the eggs and toast were good". Yeah, because who the hell f*cks up eggs, toast, and hash? It's a basic ass breakfast meal. I was ready to return the plate and ask for fresh one and it wasn't even my meal. But my friend was already over it. Oh yeah, and what service?! Homeboy never came back to take my friend's drink order (she was going to order a mimosa). Didn't see him until we had to ask for the check, and then when he saw that we were putting down cash and that we were about to leave, he just stood at the table until we walked away. Hmm... what's wrong with THAT picture?! I'm not even going to say anything else about that, but my real ones will already know what I'm talking about. But anyways, this is clearly just another overhyped Berkeley spot. Scratched it off my list and won't be returning. And by the way, this is definitely 1 star review content. Since it's COVID and I'm feeling generous tonight, I'm going to bump it up to 2 stars. Be grateful. If I were you, I wouldn't waste my time here. It just ain't worth it, baby. read more

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We come here at least once a week. We are regulars. Food is always good and service is great. Owners, Chris and Anthony have been here 19 years. Food always arrives fast. Best Hash browns and fried chicken. read more

Many amazing lunch offerings. The special is usually... Well, special. Great service, understand how to take care of their customers.

Extremely friendly waitstaff. We were a party of 8, all food not only looked good, but it was delicious too. Ordered chicken and waffles, including both; syrup and gravy. Food was served hot and faster than I expected. Next time I get an invite to visit again, I will not refuse. read more

900 Grayson - Fried Chicken Paillard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This was my first time at Graysons, I was looking for a place that makes scrambled eggs and not scrambled folded how Nations cook their scrambled eggs. The food was hot and the eggs was scrambled fluffy, the bacon was crispy but a slight salty but still good and the avocado was creamy. This might be my go to place for just something like I ordered. read more

900 Grayson - Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place has tons of reviews already but had to try it for myself. So good and worth every bite. Anything on the menu is great so you can't go wrong. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich with a side of Watermelon Fresca. (Summer special drink) The chicken was cooked to crispy perfection and the salad was a good balance. I want to try the Chicken and Waffles next time so can't wait to go back. read more

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Delicious waffles, buttermilk fried chicken, gravy, mimosas and coffee - great/fast service and beautiful back patio dining - family friendly, very cute place, lots of history and fun vibe - 5! We're coming back! read more

900 Grayson - Waffle and persimmon with maple syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally switched up and tried something than our usual meals here. Needless to say, we weren't disappointed! Slid right in at 1pm on a Monday and the house was nearly at full capacity. Super homey vibe. The staff is very attentive and ready for the next move. I had the seasons pasta which was a light yet flavorful creamy ravioli with fresh veggies, heirloom tomatoes and prawns cooked perfectly. The steak, juicy and tender accompanied by crisp fries and a refreshing salad. 900 Grayson is easily one of our favorite places for breakfast/brunch/lunch. read more

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