fourth visit Quirky menu, decently sized portions, indifferent service and weird cocktails. The place is louder than it should be; but the food is good to very good. Not a lot of choice pre-theater, so we will probably return read more

Probably the best breakfast spot in the Berkeley area in my opinion. The menu is big but in a good way- your traditional breakfast items with a few fusion options. The space is pretty large, they keep up with there rushed with a large space and attentive staff. The backyard patio area is a good seating area when the weather permits. The drinks and bacon were also something to rave an about as well. For the drink I got the bitter mimosa, which was this blue raspberry color which I enjoyed. This place's specialty is their "millionaire" bacon, which is a sick name by the way. It did not disappoint, I'm a sucker for thick, crispy cut bacon. Pricing is a bit on the higher end (California prices - about $20 a dish depending on what you get). To wrap it up, recommend this place to anyone in the Berkeley area looking for a nice brunch! read more

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Great brunch spot and boy are they busy! The service and food never disappoint. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to find a park. Love the vibes. The seafood omelette and Korean chicken salad are my favs. Great place! read more

Excellent food. Service is a bit slow but understandable since they are super busy for brunch. Food is incredibly tasty! Highly recommend.

Our family love coming to BSC but the long lines are always a deterrent. We always have a plan B jic. This time the Yelp wait time was short and we put our name on the list while en route to the restaurant. (It said 15 minute wait) The trick is ... come during school break when all the students are home or skiing!! We were shocked at how deserted Berkeley was. Parking was a snap (metered) and there was NO wait! That's right we walked in and got seated right away. Service is always fast and attentive. We ordered the loco Moco, kfc Benedict, kf-chicken and waffles. You must try their version of Loco Moco. It's not what you find at L&L. Their version has kimchi and one juicy patty. YUM. The Benedict comes with crunchy fried chicken as the protein and gochujang sauce for a kick. The chicken on the waffle is larger and just as tasty. Finally their bottomless coffee was amazing! I have to ask where they source it. I bet it's local If you've never been definitely worth the trip and wait. Just keep an eye on the wait time on Yelp read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Perfect for lunch and brunch. I've been back twice with groups of friends. Their Korean fried chicken is amazing. They have some creative dishes to try. Great bloody Mary too However not a bacon fan, so I'm not able to verify their millionaire bacon. read more

This place never disappoints. Ordered two Benedict's - Salmon and Millionaires bacon. The best! Also shared the blueberry mascarpone stuffed French toast. 30m drive here and I made a reservation on Yelp. By the time we parked and arrived, our reservation (during a busy Sat) was ready and we breezed right in before the crowds. read more

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A great big restaurant on University. A mash up of Korean and other asian foods. Stand out appetizers were edamame in soy and garlic sauce and shrimp sticks. Not so successful were stuffed bao and pork belly--sliced too thin to be really enjoyable. Main courses of bulgogi, galbi, and KFC were large. Wish the kfc was on the bone, rather than boneless, and galbi were thicker cut and less chewy. Bulgogi was very good on a bed of zucchini. Overall, a nice relaxing place with good beer and drinks, and a nice patio out back. read more

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Overall this place was really meh, I'm not even sure if it deserved two stars. Food were pricey for the mediocrity. Ambience was loud and tables were close. Wait was long for no reason (not for this kinda food). Can we do better please. read more

It was my very first time at Berkeley Social Club immediately when I walked in, I can already tell that the vibes were going to be very good. We were seated outside and with the weather being great it was bound to be a great experience. My friends and I enjoyed the bottomless mimosas with a number of different options we loved them all. I also had the Korean fried chicken and waffles. Great experience overall would love to be back the next time I am in Berkeley! read more

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We came in during happy hour and were seated immediately by Birdy! He was super attentive and checked up on our table throughout our meal and was an overall great server. I will be asking for him next time we come! The restaurant was nice and furnished. The staff was on deck making sure the restaurant looked as perfect as it could (dish plating, table alignment, etc.). I heard good things about this restaurant and was dying to give it a try. They had a good discounted rate on the takoballs, millionaire's wrap, and BSC kimchi wings! Takoballs : Came out hot and ready to be eaten. The outside was super crisp and the inside melted in my mouth. The toppings on the Takoballs just added that extra flair that convinced us to get another order of it. The sauce that they use in the Takoballs can be used in other dishes as well which adds a great little kick of sweet to any other appetizer/ main course. Millionaire's bacon : I'm not a big pork fan but I do think this bacon has a little something that adds that spicy and sweet kick to it. I think the lettuce blended out the flavor but when having it alone, the bacon makes me rethink about my harsh judgment of pork. Dipping the lettuce in the Takoballs sauce and taking a bite of the "taco" was an amazing combo! BSC kimchi wings: The wings are accurate to its name and there was a strong kimichi flavor. The wings felt messy to eat because of all the sauce, but if you are a foodie like me, it doesn't matter. Kimchi lover fans, this one's for you!! Dino's Foot: My favorite appetizer!! There was no special discount on this but I understand given how good this appetizer was... Granted I am biased because I love sushi and sashimi, the tuna was a generous scoop and complimented the crisp rice cake underneath. Together they were a match made in heaven! Though, I wish they offered soy sauce on the side, it was still great none the less. Japchae Rice : I thought the japchae rice was pretty basic and standard to other restaurants. It came on a hot sizzling plate so beware! I liked the beef and the japchae, but I wish the rice had a little more pepper/ spice/ broth/ sauce on it to add a more special uniqueness to it because it felt quite plain compared to the other dishes we had. But with the Takoballs sauce, I can admit it was very good. Overall review: I would definitely recommend trying the Social Club if you are in town. It's a nice restaurant in downtown, the food is good price, and the workers are very attentive and kind! read more

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Food was delicious, good portion size and reasonably priced. Staff was extremely friendly, patient and accommodating. They took photos for us, offered us plates for the homemade cupcakes we brought. I would definitely return again. Thank you for the great experience. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Family gathered for nephews 17th Birthday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is always hopping for their brunch! I signed up on yelps wait-list and it was a total life saver! I was fifth in line when I was at home and by the time I got there, I only had to wait 2 minutes. Their brunch menu is mostly traditional brunch foods with a few items that are Korean fusion. I had the Korean fried chicken and waffles. It was super delicious and perfectly crispy. My partner was disappointed that their normal maple syrup tastes like corn syrup. You have to pay 2$ more for real Vermont syrup. The deep fried French toast was decadent and filling. Definitely both dishes are those with a sweet tooth. They also have nice outdoor seating and service is great and fast. Definitely recommend coming here for a nice brunch experience read more

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Millionaire's Candy 4 sweet & spicy bacon, crispy Salmon Avocado Toast 4 smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, goat cheese, pesto Crab Benedict 5 crab chunks, asparagus, tomato, cucumber wasabi hollandaise, parmasan, flavorful Mascarpose Blueberry Stuffed Crunch French Toast 5 cream & blueberry filling, crunchy, flakes top Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 5 sweet Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice 4 bitter read more

Food is good and service as well, I do think the food is a bit overhyped considering the price.

Work besties and I decided to have brunch here. We had a reservation at 12 and didn't get seated until 12:20 which is perfectly fine considering how busy they get. I ordered a lemon ricotta pancake with millionaires bacon and eggs. One friend got chicken and waffles and the other got a Texas scramble(?) I really love the millionaires bacon. It was worth the hype for sure, I've tried millionaires bacon at other places, and this might be my favorite one to date. The crispy Yukon potatoes were great, it couldve been crispier but Im not mad at it. Everything was well seasoned! Portions were big and filling. I really like the espresso martinis here. They were strong and delicious. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place gets pretty packed. Our food took a long time to come out and the burger came out cold. The chicken and waffles was good and the serving sizes are nice. They do offer mimosas. Overall it is a decent spot to grab a bite as long as you are fine with waiting. read more

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Really enjoyed this place, we went for Easter Sunday ~ 30 min after opening so we thankfully beat the crowds. We were are larger parter and they did great at accommodating all of us. Food was delicious. Most of us had the waffle and kfc. Mimosas were a great deal, good flavor options. I had a dirty chai latte and it did not disappoint. Cute and aesthetic inside and very spacious. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Waffle and KFC Dirty Chai Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was curious about the "40 beers on tap" on their sign outside, but there is only about 10 on their menu. That being said, their dolsot and millionaire's bacon are great. I've been here a few times and will be back. read more

The ambiance and vibes here are amazing! Very lively and cozy. They have a lot of pretty fall decor :) Everything we had here was tasty!! Can't wait to go here again. We went at 10am on Sat and it was slightly packed + no wait time. Blackstone Benedict (4.6/5) omgg so good! Made with their millionaire bacon, smokey and flavorful. This dish was hearty and very filling. I was only able to eat half of it. The potatoes were delightful, soft/fluffy on the inside but crispy and well seasoned!! Pork Sandwich (4.5/5) Yumm they came with shoe string fries!! I love the Asian fusion! The flavors were on point and they served it with a side of pickled vegetables veggies which really helps break the saltiness of the dish!!! read more

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Celebrated my nephew's bday today. There were 14 of us and we sat outside. It was cold at first but the heated lamps warmed us up fast. The staff were attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and for the price, portions were satisfying. Would definitely come back! read more

Berkeley Social Club - Korean F.C. Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

great spot for good food and bottomless mimosas. can serve a large crowd which is great and service is quick. it's lively, and loud, which is a great way to start a day of outside activity. read more

Berkeley Social Club - bsc scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Second time at Berkeley Social Club and as always, loved it. Their food is always great for late brunch vibes. Their outdoor seating is especially great. Loved all the food, especially the brussels hash (try if you're a Brussel sprouts lover) and the millionaires bacon (not pictured). Will be back! read more

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I think arriving when it wasn't as crowded was enjoyable. I do think that our table being cleaned as it was getting closer to closing did make us feel a bit rushed but the food does make up for it sometimes. My meal came how I expected but next time I will try something more flavorful. read more

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We came for early weekday dinner & were greeted friendly & seated immediately. The dining hall was very stylish, comfortable, & welcoming. We each ordered an entree and an appetizer (BSC wings). We also ordered a flight of 4 4oz beers. Each was just right for the dishes! Food was in generous portions (enough for lunch the next day!). All the dishes were delicious, seasoned perfectly & cooked well. They each have its own distinct flavor but complimented the other dishes. It was a pleasantly surprising good dinner & dining experience. read more

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Good food, friendly staff. Perfect place for a brunch! Place is also more clean. Reservation is also easy to make. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Waffle and KFC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'll try my best to BACON-structive, or OMELETTE it slide for now. Berkeley Social Club is a sister branch of the empire that is in SF (sweet maple, kitchen story, blackwood, etc) The MILLIONAIRE'S BACON is the star. .:: Food ::. K.F.C. Benedict $21: korean fried chicken laying on top of a gochujang hollandaise, paired with cherry tomato, scallion, and crispy yukon (potato). The fried chicken was definitely good at first bite but def got soggy quick. It was very juicy and a great combo with the hollandaise, a good twist for a Korean + American fusion plate. BlackStone Benedict $24: Millionaire's bacon paired with meyer lemon hollandaise, asparagus, cherry tomato, and yukon (potato). Never can go wrong with the millionaire's bacon, I really like it which made me a follower of their chain. The yukon was very good, crispy on the outside, mushy on the inside. Mascarpone Blueberry Stuffed Crunchy French Toast $15: outside seemed to be fried with corn flakes coating it which added a lot to the crunchy texture on top of being fried, the inside was very doughy with the mascarpone and blueberries/strawberries. A bit too heavy for my liking. DEFINITELY a sharing plate as its pretty dense. .:: Service / Ambiance/ Parking ::. Dude... we waited about 50-60 min for a table of 2 on a Sunday around 12pm. I get it if we were in SF, but in Berkeley .. it was like really? The food overall was just ok, but not worth the price point + wait time. It took a while for our waiter to take our order as well, and he didnt write anything down which I was like cool, great memory. BUT he forgot stuff and came back without what we ordered. *Yelp Waitlist Available* The place was HELLA BUSY, like very loud ambiance, everyone talking over everyone. Very plant-y / camping vibes for gathering. Parking was not so easy around the restaurant, but if you are willing to walk a bit, we parked in residential area and walked about 10-15 min to the restaurant (it was only free 2hr parking since it was Sunday). read more

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My bf and I walked away from brunch wishing we had just went to Mcdonald's down the street... We ordered the ube latte, coffee, korean fried chicken benedict and korean fried chicken and waffle. Our drinks were good but nothing special. The food looked better than it tasted. My boyfriends waffle was incredibly dry and we couldn't quite figure out what flavor the syrup was supposed to be. My meal was not great. The potatoes were crispy but were so thick there was no flavor. The fried chicken was flavorless and my english muffin was burnt and as hard as a hockey puck. The service was nice as well as the ambiance but we did not like the food... I wouldn't come back. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Waffle and KFC K.F.C. Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Always so busy so I recommend always getting a reservation but the food and service is so worth it. Love this place and the mimosas are sooo good read more

Great food! Great service & a warm social environment. There is a wait during the weekends so arrive early and be patient... it's worth the wait. read more

Great place right in downtown Berkeley. I love to find a good place for a casual business lunch with a Korean twist to it. My colleagues had the bulgogi bowl and I had their K.F.C Salad. They were all delicious and very generous with their portions. Definitely going back if I'm around Berkeley! read more

I was not WOW-ed by the food but overall the food was good. I highly recommend the blackstone benedict with the million dollar bacon. The million dollar bacon was delicious! The Korean Fried Chicken was good but the waffles need more crisp. The deep fried french toast was good and it had good flavors. The service was good and ambiance was good. You can park on the street for $4/hr during weekdays. read more

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Very good place !! Very unique dishes we shared a lot plates everything was very tasty!! Good drinks !! Service was very good ! Hans was excellent server !! read more

It is insanely LOUD in this restaurant. We had a very long wait, which is fine for a great experience. The acoustics in this space are terrible and we were shouting at each other across a small table for 4. Our ears were ringing and we felt completely overstimulated by the time we left. Food was good but will not return. read more

Great place to chat and catch up with friends. Brunch and breakfast here are a must! Bottomless mimosas are a great experience with 3 different flavors. Definitely a must go Food: 3/3 Stars, we had some KFC starters which were rich and tasty would definitely get again. The entree I had was the Spicy Pork Bowl which was rich in flavors and not the least dry the rice was tasty too (somehow). Ambiance: 2/1 Stars, we were sat outside and the music, the tables, the decor were all amazing. It felt so refreshing and relaxing to be out there in the early afternoon sun. Service: 1/1 Stars, server was on point, they checked up on us constant and since we had a big group it was amazing to see how much they took care of us. read more

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Wonderful!! Came here for a work lunch. This is a fusion restaurant that has a wide range of offerings for any palate. Anything from a rice bowl to a burger to breakfast. I got a veggie omelette with potatoes. Nice ambience and attentive staff. Next time I'll try the millionaire's bacon which is a candied bacon. read more

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I went to Berkeley Social Club for a friend's birthday dinner. This is a nice Korean fusion restaurant. The vibe is great and suitable for small and large groups. Food was served to us very fast. I ordered the Japchae rice which was delicious! Will be coming back for the brunch menu. read more

Berkeley Social Club - Japchae Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good food; four tvs and very noisy; uncomfortable small metal chairs, wait staff never checked back after delivering food, no coffee refill

So glad we made reservation on Sunday AM, this place is popular, and for good reason--Had the best seat in the house, near the bar and got to watch all the amazing dishes go by, breakfast was so tasty and unique fusion flare but still very approachable for all palettes, lemon ricotta pancakes were very elegant, and wife's dish sang with millionaire bacon in scramble and best roast potatoes I've ever had (we "shared"), and wasn't overly expensive, can't wait it come back and try lunch or dinner soon. read more

Berkeley Social Club has been around for quite a few years. We used to go there for their famous brunch. When The Kitchen Story opened on Rockridge by the same owner, we moved our brunch to there and started to have dinner here. Dinner menu is Korean. The overnight pork belly with sweet caramelized sauce over very chewy rice was very good. It reminded me of Vietnamese caramelized dish ( fish or chicken). Big Jjam Bbong is the Koren version of seafood pasta soup on steroids. It is a very satisfying dish, a tad spicy for me. Hansang with spicy pork, spicy tofu soup and 3 namuls was visually appealing and mouthwatering delicious. Candied millinaire's bacon is not heart healthy, but addictively yummy. I guess being happy is good for health :) . Fried calamari is light and crunchy. Dolsot was good as well. Tamarindo has become our to-go cocktail. Overall dishes are solid. The portions are large and the price is reasonable. Service is efficient. The space is large. But may need to be refreshed. read more

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