Yum! I remember going to Brezo back when they were located at Point Richmond, and I've heard about their move to Solano Ave for quite some time. Most recently I finally was able to give them a try. So glad we did! We came around lunch time and sat at a booth. There were other worker bees grabbing a quick lunch. The service was quick, efficient and friendly, and we ordered the French onion soup to start, and split the fried chicken sandwich and Philly cheesesteak sandwich. The sandwiches come with a side, so one plate we did fries with a house-made aioli and the other plate, their quinoa kale salad. Delicious. Such hearty portions! The bread is so fresh, the meat juicy and ample, and flavors just right. We also ordered beer on tap, shoutout to Oakland United, and tried their house-made hot sauce that they also sell by the bottle. Would love to come back to try brunch here too. I also saw a patron ordering the quinoa kale salad with fried chicken, and yes, that's the vibe! Pricing is fair for the quality and quantity, and street parking available (although the restaurant is located at the bottom of Solano where it tends to be a bit more busy). Women-owned biz, and they also were on Check Please! Bay Area. read more

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Better than 4 stars. $19+tt Tri tip sandwich and potato leek soup side. The soup was chefs kiss. The tri tip was aw wonderful assembly of meat, bread, arugula, carmelized onions and mushrooms. Would eat again. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Tri tip sandwich with potato leek soup side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Brezo originally was located in Point Richmond then moved to its new location in Albany. The menu is the same and the service is still warm and friendly. I've only eaten brunch and lunch there, but they do serve dinner. I'll definitely have to try it one of these days. The atmosphere is the same as the French restaurant that was previously in that space which is spacious with booths and spaced out tables and there are outdoor tables as well. The sandwiches are very good and the brunch dishes don't disappoint. The food is kind of a fusion of Mexican and California cuisine. Give it a try! I especially like it because the ambience is nice and not too noisy and usually not crowded. read more

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Service was reasonable. Ambiance was good. We ordered: 1) chiliqillas - 4/5; good favor and but no hot in the salsa verde; 2) mt tam potatoes - 5/5. Potatoes were perfect and everything blended well and was flavorful; 3) gluten free banana pancake - 5/5. Super yummy, fluffy and full of banana flavor. Didn't need syrup; 4) vanilla scones- 5/5 star of the meal! Lots of vanilla flavor good crumb and the devon cream was so good; 5) polenta, eggs and sausage - 4.5/5. Really tasty but the Rojas was bitter and more cheese in the polenta would have been good; & 6) mexican hot coco - 3.5/5. Good hot coco with cinnamon on top but not real Mexican hot coco. read more

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My wife brought me here tonight to celebrate my birthday. We hadn't been here since it was still the Rendez-vous Cafe, so we were excited to try out this "new" establishment. The interior still looks very much like it did when it was still Rendez-vous. And it was virtually deserted when we arrived at 6:30pm for dinner on a Sunday. I went with the Fish & Chips, which was absolutely delicious. Consisting of 3 fresh pieces of fresh, soft, flaky cod, battered in a perfectly yellow and crispy beer batter. Served with a generous portion of deliciously fluffy, crispy fries. And coupled with condiments of vinegar, ketchup, and the best tasting tartar sauce I have ever had in my life. It was so good I found myself constantly dipping my fries into it as well. My wife went with one of their specials for today, which was pork chop served on a bed of mash potatoes and Brussel sprouts. As the designated trash can, I got to finish the remainder of my wife's plate and I definitely agree with her that Brezo's did an amazing job of it. The pork chop was thick, HUGE, and very tender and juicy. The mash potatoes were done well, and we loved how the Brussel sprouts were not burnt to a bitter crisp like many places do. Service was friendly and attentive. And the place started to fill up as it got later. We really enjoyed the food and our dining experience here tonight. And although still sad at Rendez-vous's closing, ecstatic to see it replaced by such a great establishment! read more

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Consistent excellent food and friendly staff! So many great menu options. And love their Pavlova dessert available during the summer months. Been there primarily for lunch. read more

Fantastic Hamburger. Also had Mussels, and fries. Pretty good! Would love to come back for brunch. Apparently they get crazy busy and I would love to check it out next time. read more

The brunch food here is excellent. Haven't tried dinner yet. The chicken pesto & tri tip sandwiches are our particular favorites. Their tomato basil soup is also delicious. Staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is very effective for dining in or takeout. read more

The service was very attentive and friendly. The food was good. Here's what we liked. The chilaquiles were rich and savory. Huge portion with lots of sauce and crispy chips. The crab burger was very tasty but falling apart messy. Definitely a knife and fork dish. The blueberry pancake was not too sweet, but had fresh blueberries and blueberry butter! Only cons were the first pancake was a little overcooked and tasted kinda burnt. And the coffe was a bit weak. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal. read more

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Great Brunch spot! I like the Chilaquiles here (some places like to soak the chips, I still want a bit of crunch on my chips!) Tried the Sopes for the first time! It's a lighter version of an Egg's Benedict. This place was too fancy for the kids so it will be on rotation for my husband and I only! Customer service was great, give it a try if you are looking for a brunch/lunch option. read more

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I never knew this place was on Solano Ave. I drove past it twice trying to find it . We were seated as soon as we walked in. Noticed that only 2 servers were working the dining area and the bar. They were pretty packed for lunch. We ordered the French toast and omelette. The omelette was fluffy and stuffed with delicious cheese and meat. The French toast was well seasoned and just the right about of sweet. The Kid had the hot chocolate. She drank it before I could even get a photo- so I'm assuming it was delicious as well. We will have to come back and try their dinner menu read more

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meet friends for lunch. It was a quiet dsy so we were able to sit around and talk . They offered a Rueben sandwich or crab cake burger size on a brioche bun for lunch specials. i was really excited to have the crab cake special. I ordered it with the salad and upgraded it to the signature beet salad for $3. no fries. We all had the crab cakes , I had no bun and added tartar sauce instead of aoili . it was delish ! A real Plus is the large parking lot behind the restaurant with an entrance into the restaurant from there. I am handicapped so i was really happy to see that! read more

Brezo Restaurant - teri - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

The Gordita was very tasty and filling. Great in house made masa fried and filled with fresh layers of flavor. I added pulled pork. Yum! It's a beautiful space to hang out and get a bite. The owner is one of the chefs! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. Got the chilaquiles and the home fries and both were so so good. The service was great, got my food sooner than anticipated which was great considering I arrived to pick up my order earlier than I should've. The inside is also so cute and the staff were all very friendly. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

My wife and I had an excellent dinner at Brezo! The service was welcoming and the perfect amount of attentive. The dishes we ordered were thoughtfully conceived, well-prepared, fresh, and delicious. For dessert, we shared the flan, which featured some special touches and was out of this world. This was our first visit but will not be our last! read more

Been here 3 times so far, the food never fails. Thank you for the brunch service with my family today, and for a sweet treat that got me emotional today, thank you! And the singing was a beautiful surprise to me! The fresh scone with cream and fresh blueberry jam was the best I've ever had! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Fresh sweet scone and cream, the best! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Brezza is breakfast perfection! The chilaquiles are crispy, flavorful, and loaded with goodness, while the banana pancakes are fluffy and just the right amount of sweet. Cozy vibes and great service--highly recommend! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Wonderful restaurant with great dishes with generous portions. My friend and I shared the pesto pasta with chicken and the fish. The pesto was not the creamy kind. The fish was served on top of cous cous. Everything was well prepared. So good I forgot to take a picture. I did manage to get a picture of the mango tres leches (so so good). I learned they are going to be featured on Check Please soon! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Mango tres leches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

We saw the restaurant on "Check, Please! Bay Area" (season 20, episode 8) and had to try it! The ambiance is perfect for all occasions! Great quality food made with love and Excellent Service! Owners, Heather and Hector are wonderful and they genuinely care about their customers! We will definitely go back and try more dishes! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Steak & Egg Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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It's at best a 3 star place. I drove around 45 minutes to try this and ordered Chilaquiles, Mt Tam Potatoes and some French toast. It was by far the most bland tasting chilaquiles I have ever had, it's not truly Mexican not truly American it's just bland. The potatoes were just ok and the French toast was too bready, IYKYK. The service was fine and the ambiance was ok. read more

Not bad but just really expensive food and not worth the price I feel like. It was $100 for dinner for Two. Service was fast and everything was quick. Ambiance was fine. Just was totally empty... we were the only people in the place. Salad was really good. Pot roast was decent. I don't think I would go back. It was fine.. I just think I would spend my money elsewhere if I'm dropping that much on a dinner. read more

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Brezo is a welcome addition to the lower Solano neighborhood. They have a brunch menu that is only available on weekends, but their lunch menu also includes some brunch-like menu items. For a weekday lunch, I ordered the steak and eggs salad which was quite delicious, and the serving was quite large. When I went for lunch on a Thursday afternoon, it was relatively quiet and easy to get a table. read more

I had quite happily tried the original location in Port Richmond and was saddened when it closed. My spirits were buoyed when I saw Brezo reopen in the former Rendez-vous Cafe which itself also sadly closed. Man, It's hard to keep track of the changing food scene around these parts, but I reassured Jamie W. that Brezo made solid New American fare, and I was right. We decided to split three items that tickled our palates. First up was the $18 Brezo Burger, a juicy, medium rare Niman Ranch patty on a soft challah bun and topped with cheddar, grilled red onions, bacon, pickled jalapeños, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle aioli. It came with an $8 side of crispy Truffle Fries nicely seasoned with truffle oil and Parmesan cheese (photo: https://yelp.to/X3Puk7VxTR). Quite satisfying but wait, there was our third dish, the $15 Calico Salad, a full platter of romaine, jack, tomato, red onion, avocado, tortilla strips, and black beans drizzled with chile-lime dressing (photo: https://yelp.to/Mmm7Btvspz). It was a refreshing contrast with the burger and went particularly well with the complimentary grilled baguette slices with butter (photo: https://yelp.to/qaXq2qYKoY). Brezo is back! FOOD - 4 stars...the burger, fries, and salad combo worked just fine here AMBIANCE - 4 stars...still looks like Rendez-vous but it works SERVICE - 3.5 stars...efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...Brezo made the move from Port Richmond to Albany just fine RELATED - Exploring Albany? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3ebRKbk read more

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Brezo creates warm restaurant with great local and seasonal ingredients. One of the best dessert menus in the Bay Area. Excellent service with owners who take the time to check on each table, makes eating at Brezo more like eating with family and friends. read more

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Moved.... Kicked out?? from Assemble in pt Richmond a while ago. Heather and Hector revive the ol favs in this prime spot on Solano Ave, in Albany. While we gain a Pickelball club at Assemble, we are also able to continue to enjoy the great menu, not too far from the cribbage! Apparently Heather earned her chops here when it was Rendezvous Cafe, a a long standing iconic location. Well if you loved em when downtown Point Richmond... then post Covid moved into Assemble, on the water front steps from the Bay Ferry terminal and next to Rosie The Riveter National museum, then you will love this location as they have brought back the classsics for lunch and dinner. The only place I will forgo the diet as their blue berry pancakes are to DIE for, we had to drop in and support our local peeps in the new digs. I've never been here before so not sure what's different but who cares as long as the food is as we remember. And yes sir it is! Some staff also from the other local are in da house as well. Totally warm and intimate inside and a few tables outside on iconic Solano ave! Friendly for couples, families alike! Warm convivial and absolutely packed on an overcast Saturday late morning- early afternoon between atmospheric rivers! It's a bummer cause I will have to ride my bike a bit further to imbibe, which probably is a good thing for my waistline: used to be able to get there in 2 minutes now more like 15 but either way, they provide an excellent breakfast and dinner menu. I don't think they needed to even invest in menus and of course we know it by heart. These two know how to throw down in the cozinha! Such an iconic selection with massive portions! Hopefully now more folks who don't venture to the Point will soon learn this IS the spot to chill and chow down. Based on how packed it was... the words out! Congratulations guys! We appreciate your dedication to the diners who love you and are happy to continue to enjoy and delight in the Marina bay Albany area! I'll be back for my Brezo Tee which I plan to proudly wear claiming we knew y'all "from back in the day!" Let me know Heather when I can pick it up! May have to also get those Chiliques for the trouble! read more

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The food was delicious, we had the Mt Tam potatoes and French toast . The service was great, friendly and attentive servers. The ambiance was nice and laid back. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Mt Tam Potatoes and sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Lousy food. Understaffed. Slow service. Only ONE waitperson for entire restaurant! Loved it b4, when it was rendezvous Cafe. read more

My family and I stumbled upon Brezo a while back on a Saturday morning. We were happy to find 2 sections of outside seating and fairly easy parking on the street. We were seated outside swiftly after staff put tables together for us. There were some flies around doggie water bowls in the corner which they said they would clean up but may have forgotten as the morning got busy fast. Our experience started off so wonderful but went down hill right after seating was completed. As we settled in and reviewed the menu, a different staff member came to take our drink orders. We ordered two lattes and some other various drinks. The drinks took forever. One of the lattes was a steamed cup of milk that they forgot to put the espresso in ... In the meantime, some other folks were seated near us. They had a different staff member helping them - they got their drinks, placed their food orders and received their food all while we were still waiting to get our food order in. We watched their server tend to them and had to let her know about our espresso less latte. A short time later, our server came out and poured espresso into the no longer hot cup of milk as it sat in front of my sister. She then rushed off while we begged to place our order. Eventually the server came back and we ordered our food. The lattes were cold and weird at this point. I asked her how long the food would be now that we were finally placing our order and she said they were busy and there were several orders ahead of us... which was a bummer because they were NOT busy when we arrived but some how got back burnered when others began to arrive. The server told me they were out of cheesy polenta. I ordered other things instead. A while later she kindly came to report that it turned out they had one left, I was happy to hear it and said I'd take it. When the food came, no cheesy polenta was anywhere to be found. The server didn't check on us so I couldn't inquire. AFTER we finished our meals, the server came out with the cheesy polenta. I told her that we were done eating and ready to go (we had now been there for over two hours because of the delay in getting to place and receive our orders). She frowned and insisted that I take it to go but that didn't make much sense to me so I declined. The food was ok. Ultimately, we had to go inside to hunt down the check because it never came. My sister spoke to the manager and explained what happened with the latte and why she didn't drink it. The manager said latte would be taken off of the bill - it wasn't. I had to actually send the bill back to have the latte removed and have them correct the over charge on one item because it didn't match the menu price. Finally the bill was corrected, we paid and got the check back for signature but of course, it was dropped off and the server ran off again. She failed to return my credit card and my sister had to go back inside to find it. It was eventually located, it had been left in the machine. We gathered our belongings and were leaving (SO much later than we wanted to leave), and the server ran out demanding my credit card again and saying that the transaction got cancelled when she removed the credit card. Apparently even though she had my card all that time, had merchant and customer receipt copies that showed the transaction which I signed for, she now wanted my card back again.... When I inquired about how necessary this was, if she was sure and how much longer it would take as we were late for an event - she retorted something off putting and stormed off. We stood by confused for a moment; she didn't come back so we eventually left. I really wanted to like Brezo but I'm afraid after this experience that I am very unlikely to return. read more

We've had dinner here three times- I"m amazed the place isn't packed every night! Great food, friendly service, interesting wine list (short, but unusual). And very reasonable prices. Last night we shared the house burger and the nightly special of sauteed cod. Both were delicious. A favorite that we order every time is the quinoa and kale salad- unusual and really great! read more

My family and I here for lunch. It was fantastic. The tri tip sandwich was amazing. Very well seasoned beef. Soft and warm ciabatta. The basil aioli was perfect! The blueberry pancakes are a MUST try as well. Fresh tasting blueberries. Fluffy pancake and the blueberry butter tasted great. All around a fantastic place to eat. Will definitely be going back! read more

We absolutely love this place! Fine dining with rotating specials. Everything is on point! Chicken livers, mussels, fish&chips, steak, queso fundido. Nothing disappoints! read more

The service was great, we went on a Sunday night which isn't the most rush time so maybe they were a little more flexible, but as a large group we had many requests that they were very kind to accommodate. Everything we asked they went out of their way to try to fulfill. Some tasty drinks, the portions were very generous, overall a nice experience. Would recommend it and go again. read more

One of our new favorite restaurants. We originally went there for breakfast which was great. Then we decided to try it one evening for dinner and dinner was also absolutely delicious. So, whether you are looking for a great meal breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it is a must try. Since it also matters if you ate treated well, the staff is also wonderful. Miriam M. read more

The service was great and the ambiance pretty good...however, the food was outstanding. Although it was well over a month ago, I can't stop thinking about the fried chicken (one of the specials that evening). It was juicy, tender, full of flavor, very well cooked, and the sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes were great sides. My husband had the pork chop (also a special) and it was wonderful as well. We will definitely go again (hope those specials are on the menu)! read more

Great local spot to come to high to start your day in the morning. I ordered the avocado toast which was fuckin heavenly..the eggs perfectly cooked oozing with goodness, i shoulda got 2 of them thangs. French toast was thicc and juicy and was satisfying my mouth those fat slices were a real treat. I enjoyed the veggie Gordita as well, French fries were also bangers with the crisscut-fry texture i dig it, cheers read more

Brezo exemplifies a solid neighborhood restaurant that feels right for a weeknight when cooking is an uphill battle. It's not somewhere I'd travel to from a distance as the execution is a little pedestrian, but I was still content amidst the charming low key atmosphere. The kale and quinoa salad left something to be desired with a strong mix of ingredients that didn't quite cohere intoa special dish. The Parmesan was a little too out-of-the-box and the dressing didn't quite deliver. Additionally, the service was friendly but lackadaisical with an extended wait for water, for bread, for our orders to be taken and for the bill. All told, a pleasant dining experience but not a home run. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Kale and Quinoa Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

This is a yummy spot! I tried their American breakfast so it was honestly a basic eggs, bread and potatoes lol. I really liked that they were a clean establishment, did not rush my friend and I. The hostess made me laugh because she said I reminded her of a Disney actress. That can certainly offend some people, but I think it made for a fun little chit-chat as we were closing our tab. Parking was not the greatest as it street parking and the establishment is on a primary street, but you won't be circling around too much. I hope to come back and try some other sweet breakfast options. read more

Food was well seasoned and fresh. The business is clean and inviting. The staff kind and attentive. Albany is lucky to have snagged this gem from Point Richard . read more

Cheerful, friendly, family-friendly neighborhood eatery, recently moved from Richmond's Craneway Pavilion. Serves Brunch weekends. Full lunch menu of salads/sammies till 2:30p, with short afternoon break, then dinner till 8:30p. Note weekday lunch menu has some limited breakfast options, as well. Parking moderately difficult; easier on side streets. Service is good. Food is good, with more protein-heavy emphasis (i.e., American style) than Lulu's across the street. Salads are large so shareable if desired. Spouse gives tri-tip sandwich 4.5 stars, saying it's one of the best versions he's gotten from any restaurant in years. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Tri-tip Sandwich cut open; Sept 2024 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

I recently discovered Brezo, and instantly fell in love with it when I had my first dinner there. The food is fantastic and the husband and wife chef team very talented in what they do. The chefs' passion can be seen and tasted in the high quality cuisine offered at Brezo. I have had the pleasure of witnessing that passion in the variety of delicious flavors I have experienced so far from the meals I have had at Brezo. I strongly recommend you visit this gem of a restaurant. Cheers to great food, ambiance, and service! read more