Traditional food choices here. We stopped for a late lunch (few people there at the time). I ordered a Cuban sandwich. Maybe this was a California style since it looked a little different than I expected but even so it tasted very good. My sister ordered one of the specials and she liked it too. Friendly staff and good service. I think they close for an hour or so between lunch and dinner. It was nice! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Cuban sandwich with tomato basil soup (side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Food is good. The service is great! The pricing is reasonable. We came in for lunch and plan to try dinner. At lunch, some of the breakfast items such as french toast are served. read more

Lori, Terry and I met here for lunch today. It was Lori's choice. The special of the day was a crab cake sandwich and we were all seduced by it. Lori and I had it w/o bread. It came w/ a choice of soup, salad or fries. Terry gave us tastes of her fries, which were crisp and delicious. Lori and and I had salad. We both took the salad home. The leftovers may be my dinner if I ever get hungry. It was great to see them both and what we had a lovely visit. The next choice is Terry's and she's pretty sure she knows what her choice will be. read more

Hands down my favorite brunch spot without a wait. Their blueberry pancakes are out of this world. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

This review is of their Valentine's Menu Memories 2023 fixe prix menu featuring vegetarian, meat and fish courses with an optional wine pairing. We arrived at 5:15p for our 5:30p reservation and had our choice of tables. After ordering the oysters on the half shell, we made our choices for each course plus the optional wine pairing. Shortly after we ordered, the dining room quickly fill up. The "sommelier" presented us with the wine (showed us the bottle) for our first course. However, we had ordered two different items and should have been given different pours that were paired for our selections. Unfortunately, we did not catch the error and as a result, we thought the chardonnay was okay on its own but did not pair well with the first courses. It was when our food server brought two glasses of wine for our main course ("this is your cabernet and chardonnay for your entree") we realised the wine pairing error. She offered to make it up by pouring us more wine, but we declined as the pours were pretty generous. About 15 minutes later that our server came by to apologise for the food being slow to come out of the kitchen. Not a problem, but by the time the food came out, we had almost finished our glasses of wine. Maybe we should have taken her up on that second pour, lol. That said, the mahi mahi was well prepared, the greens were nicely dressed. Hubby said the lamb shank was tasty and well cooked but felt polenta was too solid like it had been in the bowl too long, waiting for the lamb. The desserts were very pretty and delicious, but the portions could have been smaller. I had 5-6 bites out of my dessert. For the chocolate trio, each one was easily 4 bites, making 12 bites of chocolate overload. To sum up our evening ... if you are offering a special event dinner with a wine pairing, ensure that the pourer is familiar with the menu and to know what goes with what. The serving staff was quite friendly, pleasant and did their best to please. Our server came by three times asking if we were ready for our check (we said yes all three times), making dinner a leisurely 2+ hour affair. read more

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My bf and I visited The Infinite around the corner and came to Assembly Marketplace afterwards for lunch. Is read somewhere that the Marketplace was comparable to the Ferry Building but it's much smaller than that. When we arrived, not everywhere was open for lunch so we decided to grab a table and get Brezo. They have a decent sized menu, standard American fare. We both decided on the burger and drinks (mocha & beer). We arrived at the start of the lunch rush and it took about ten minutes for our food to come out. The food was good, although I might say a little overpriced for what it is. The burger is $18 plus $2 to sub fries. There are a good amount of tables inside and outside. Even though it was packed, the volume wasn't too loud to have conversation. I don't know that I'd return because of the price point but it was a solid meal. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Burger & fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Replacing Rendez-Vous Cafe, Brezo is a welcome brunch place and on a lazy Saturday in the area, it had following already. I opted for one of their salads but the fries looked amazing. It was a well crafted and well priced salad with chickpeas, avocado, sprouts roasted beets sunflowers seeds and almond (I got without as inhave a nut allergy) in a light yet flavor vingarette on mixed greens. Compare to other salad places that are overpriced, I enjoyed it will chatting with friends. One disclaimer, since the kitchen is small, food might take a little longer to make but worth the wait. Will have to go back for those fries and breakfast. read more

Walked in for lunch, got rude service from a staff member so I left. Didn't really feel welcomed.

Excellent food and service. Came here today for brunch with a party of 7 and we all enjoyed our meals. Im excited to try the rest of the menu I will be back! read more

Brezo Restaurant - Veggie sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Went to Sunday brunch with 5 ladies and we had a lovely time. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant was buzzing and it was fun! I could eat their creamy polenta for breakfast every day! Can't wait to try the lunch menu. read more

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Great Service, very kind. Delicious Food and asked for a veggie substitution--no problem! Going back.

Varied cafe style menu. Food was well prepared. Street parking can be a problem. Service was good.

Love this place! My literal all time favorite salad from anywhere is the quinoa kale salad at Brezo. The combination of flavors is on point and if you get a large it is easily two meals. Also in love with the flan! The menu changes seasonally, so it's fun to keep trying new things. Never disappoints. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Quinoa kale salad with chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Friendly staff and the most delicious kale & quinoa salad! I work nearby and love supporting other small businesses.

Mixed bag - the polenta and toppings is great- sopas plate not S successful. Avocado toast is reliable/good. Service is lovely . This is our second try - truly a mixed experience. read more

I originally discovered Brezo in Point Richmond when I opened my practice in 2018. I followed them to the Craneway and when they left, I thought I'd never get to enjoy my favorite salad (kale and quinoa) again. But lo and behold, I was driving down Solano Avenue and caught a glimpse of their name in the same font as in Point Richmond. I met friends for brunch and we shared the kale and quinoa salad, the blueberry pancakes, and the chilaquiles. All three were delicious. We sat outside on the picnic tables and we were not forgotten by the staff (which happens in the post-COVID era). Service was friendly and timely. I went for dinner another evening and enjoyed the mahi mahi. A little too much cilantro for me in the salsa topping, but refreshing and light even with the tasty mashed potatoes. I subtracted one star because it can get pretty loud inside. Otherwise, I'm all in for the food and service. read more

Everything tasted amazing! If you love good food made with fresh, quality ingredients, and terrific flavor combinations, this is the place to go. We started with the very tasty calamari with an amazing basil dipping sauce. I had to get the Mahi Mahi again this trip because it was so good the first time I ordered it. And, don't forget to order dessert, everything we tried was so fresh, perfectly baked and beautifully presented. I can't wait to go back! read more

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

Good (sea bass) was amazing and perfect. So were the mashed potatoes, clams, and chocolate raspberry dessert. Recommend the Syrah. As for the service, I'm a picky former waitress, and Jesus rocked it. He was just attentive and friendly enough. Knew and described what we could expect. Accommodated a switch from couscous to mashed potatoes without blinking an eye. He deserved every penny of his tip! read more

Hidden in an obscure part of Richmond, you will be surprised how long you stay here on a nice sunny day. We came for lunch and got the tri-tip sandwich w/ garlic fries and cheeseburger w/garlic fries. Good quality ingredients you will taste. Order from the counter and then take your number to your seat. Shared parking but feels like a private lot. Total w/ tip $60 read more

Brezo Restaurant - Tri-tip with garlic fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Absolutely delicious!!! I was so happy that they were able to get a new start in Albany as I have been a fan since they were in Point Richmond many years ago. read more

We took our toddler for brunch for our first visit to Brezo and we were so satisfied! We sat in the little patio area and got a side of cheesy polenta (mmmm so good) and a fried egg for the kiddo, and the fried chicken sandwich and chorizo egg torta. Everything was so delicious. The waitstaff were friendly and very sweet with our kid. The outdoor seating was nice on a sunny morning, and we're looking forward to coming back for the dinner menu in future. read more

5 stars for Brezo's Thanksgiving takeout dinner! We ordered the turkey breast, brusell sprouts, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gravy. Everything was perfectly seasoned, clearly made with a lot of care and love, and delicious. Outsourcing our Thanksgiving cooking to the Brezo kitchen allowed us to focus on the important things: spending time with family and binge watching all of the Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving episodes. Excited to stop by and try their brunch and dinner offerings! read more

Friendly, cozy restaurant. The veggie sandwich was huge and delicious. Really nice waitstaff.

First time here after their move from Richmond. Very attentive service and an excellent Cubano sandwich (pulled pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, chipotle aioli, black beans and pickles, all on a ciabatta roll) with some very nice French Fries. Comparable to the best I've had in Miami. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Cubano (pulled pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, chipotle aioli, black beans, and pickles on a ciabatta roll) and French Fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

We ate lunch at Brezo after touring the Rosie the Riveter museum Sunday. We really enjoyed the quality of food that we received. We ordered two dishes to share, their Brezo Bistro Burger and their Fried Chicken sandwich. I enjoyed both sandwiches. The burger was char grilled and was cooked to the correct temperature.Topped with cheese, LTO, and jalapeño. A little under seasoned for my taste, but almost a perfect burger. The fried chicken sandwich was served on a hearty but light french roll. The roll was buttered and grilled. The chicken was crispy and flavorful with a fresh savory slaw and dill pickles. Their fries were crispy and well seasoned. So why wasn't Brezo 5 stars if their food was that good??? The counter service and communal seating. read more

As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a friendly waiting staff. Laid back atmosphere. Food is savory and packed with flavor. My husband got the Mt. Tam potatoes and I got the cheesy polenta with eggs. The portions are huge so we'll make sure to split an entree next time we return. read more

Brezo Restaurant - Cheesy polenta with eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Great new spot on Solano Avenue. Had a wonderful brunch. Chilaquiles were outstanding. My partner's poached eggs with potatoes and toast were perfectly done. Lattes were delicious. Service was outstanding. Will be back to try some of the salads - they look delicious! read more

Not only was the food delicious, the staff were very warm and welcoming, and so efficient they anticipated our needs. They are a model of good service, and although I live out of town, I will definitely return! read more

Excellent brunch/lunch. Busy but not too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. I had the tri-tip salad & spouse had tri-tip sandwich. Delicious! Plenty of good options to try next time. Nothing like following a good restaurant as they go from the historic Baltic building in Pt Richmond to running their menu inside Assemble next to the Rosie the Riveter NP visitor center, to 1st block up from SP Ave on Solano Ave in next to where the old Albany Theater was. Forgot to take pictures, drat! read more

I was craving a bistro style burger but didn't want to go all the way to Zut! so I came here. Very very very good burger and fries. The jalapeño on the burger was crucial and delicious. EXCELLENT service. Friendly authentic and very attentive. Good Pinot noir blanc by the glass. Only nitpick feedback would be shred the lettuce. The whole leaf on bottom and top means the burger etc slip around and out. read more

We each ordered the skirt steak, asparagus and mashed potatoes with a glass of wine, plus chocolate cheesecake for dessert. The steak was perfect and everything was delicious! Service was excellent. We will definitely go back again. read more

Their new spot is just as good! The place is cozy and the service was great as always Heather and Hector never dissapoint happy you guys are back. read more

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I'm really excited to have a new good restaurant in our neighborhood! They kept a lot of the cool ambience from Rendevous (the French restaurant that closed). The food was really good and the portions generous. At least for Sunday Brunch they had 9 employees so the service and flow were good. Highly recommended! read more

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

We ate lunch here recently. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. Lots of interesting items on the menu I hadn't seen at other local places. I had one of the specials - grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and other delicious things I can't remember and a bowl of delicious tomato soup, and my wife had the Mt. Tam potatoes which I'm definitely getting next time. Our waitress was great - professional and friendly and just really nice. I eat mostly vegan and there were several options I could have chosen. read more

I first came here a long time ago when they were in Point Richmond and fell in love. They were pricey, but the food was of good quality and I liked it. I did have a few issues, like the gordita masa that wasn't fully cooked, but the flavor was there for the rest of it. But I'd gone for Brunch, dinner, and lunch and it was fine. But here's it's been more of a mixed bag. They are a part of the assemble marketplace and share a space with a bbq joint, a bar, a fridge full of fancy healthy-ish food, and an oyster place. Ordering in the extremely long line is quite inconvenient. At one point my hubby left the line to get bbq because it was so long. He came back because they were closed. The food was okay both times, but I came here because of convenience. It's close to where I worked or it was a place where I could get a reservation, but you have to get it through the Assemble marketplace site. My reservation was at 1, but they closed at 3, and when I saw the line, I knew that they were going to be there for a while. The long line meant that we weren't getting out anywhere near their closing. This was brought up by the cashier and I thought, but you guys set it up this way. The food was fine, I guess, but I really missed what they had in their old spot. A part of that was space to sit and not be so cramped next to each other. Another time, I went with a co-worker and we ordered a kombucha with our meal, but it was the hard one, and being teachers, we didn't want to go back to the classroom drunk. So I had nothing with my meal. I didn't want their other offerings. This is an okay, last-minute, nowhere else to go spot. I hang out after work with some friends at times and they aren't open. I was waiting for them to be open. But now, I have been and have tasted and no longer feel that. It's too bad because this spot was a shining star in my book. But now, it's a shell of what it used to be and that saddens me. read more

While the food is great, the woman's restroom is unsafe. I have used it several times and the lights go off, leaving me in Pitch-black dark. I have informed them, yet the problem persists. I am in my mid seventies, do not walk as well as a in my youth and this is scary. Probably won't return and l was a regular. read more

Fantastic brunch! Love the Mount Tam potatoes! Everything is so good! You get your money's worth and more

I had the pesto with pasta & prawns and it was excellent. My husband had the NY steak; it was a good size and very tender. The staff is very friendly and comes by and asks how the food is; we really appreciate that b/c some waiters don't come by to check up on you. We were very impressed and will return. read more

Love Brezo! The fish tacos are delicious as is the fried chicken sandwich. The kale quinoa salad is also a favorite, either plain or with chicken as a protein. For breakfast the chilaquiles never let me down and the vanilla scone with Devonshire cream is equal parts stunning and delicious. Always a crowd pleaser. read more

Good food - kale salad, burger, fries, short ribs, flan. All excellent. Really genuine and lovely waitperson. Good vibes all around. read more