Cocktails were good, servers were nice. The soup was good but not enough to bring me back. I ordered the flank steak and it was dry. The mushrooms were rubber and everything lacked flavor. It also sat under a heat lamp for a while so the greens it came with were wilted and mushy. If the team wasn't friendly and helpful this would be a 1 star based on food. Could have been an off day read more

Such a great location and right next door to the Marsh theater (our destination). Beautiful windows, nice large room, and a really wonderful server! But I would stay away from the Marin Sun's hamburger. All 3 of us ordered it, and gave it a B-. Perfectly cooked, but the meet was both tough and not that tasty! Fries were edible, but not great. Wish I'd thought to ask for a side salad instead! The "Pizza of March" (I love that they do this!)...they change out one pizza and one burger each month!) that our neighbors ordered looked better and they said they liked it! I'm still scouting for a delicious meal before going to any of the theaters in that neighborhood! read more

A great place for events, casual get-together, and everything between, Gather serves classic American fare with a clearly farm-to-table twist (judging from the amount of vegetables and vegan/vegetarian friendly dishes they serve). Their cocktails were great, although for those who have not had Mezcal before, the Luscious Melon would not be a recommendation. Otherwise, their pizzas and side dishes are quite good for sharing. Will be back! And can't wait to try their desserts. read more

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Delicious meal, and attentive service. You can tell how farm fresh the ingredients are. The smashed potatoes are awesome for breakfast, as is the toast from a local bakery. We indulged, sharing the French toast, which is fantastic (highly recommend). The combo of flavors- a touch of apple, fresh maple syrup, the French toast, and mascarpone is awesome! read more

Gather - French Toast - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Such a beautiful gathering space and the food is spectacular! We shared apps, short ribs, the seasonal burger and the bread pudding and were SO happy with our items. Dreamy cocktails and a yummy n/a beer for me too. Our server was wonderful and attentive and the owner was even boppin' around and said hi. 100% would go here again, still dreaming about the burger! read more

We were looking for a great burger. This place had it. Very good indeed. Unfortunately, I can't recall when I've had as bad service. Sunday evening at 7:30 and the place was quite slow. I suppose our server (if you can call her that) was too busy doing side work but who knows? We sat for 15 mins before someone came and took or order. Then we sat there for close to 30 mins before the two basic (but delicious!!) burgers showed-up. A different server stopped to ask how things were when we were 75% done but felt like she happened to notice that the short girl forgot about us entirely. Then, one we were able to get the empty plates off our table, it took another 15 mins to have a server allow us to pay. There were other clear indications we were simple forgotten about. I still gave a nice tip of course, knowing some will make it to the kitchen. However, this sort of apathetic and just silly bad service takes them off my list forever. read more

My husband and I really like this place. The food is excellent, but even more so for us , the service is wonderful. Everyone is committed to providing a great experience. The management can be proud of their restaurant. read more

Came here for brunch around 1 pm on a Saturday with my boyfriend. We were able to get seated right away. I ordered a cafe au lait which was quite nice and my boyfriend ordered a bloody mary which he described as "good, but a little on the sweet side". For food, we ordered the potato soup, french toast, and croque madame. I loved the soup! It was so warm and comforting, just what I needed on a cold afternoon. The french toast was also divine - the apple and mascarpone really balanced the sweetness. The croque madame was just okay to me. The space is really beautiful with high ceilings, cozy wood, and plants everywhere. The only gripe I had with this restaurant is the music. They were playing really random songs that didn't match up with the vibes. It wasn't my cup of tea. I would come back though! read more

Came here for a brunch with a group of 12 on a Saturday at 10:30AM. I had made a reservation a few weeks prior but it was surprisingly empty for brunch on a Saturday! We were seated immediately. I ordered the brunch pizza without bacon and the smashed breakfast potatoes. Both were so delicious! The potatoes were perfectly crispy but I wish they were seasoned more; however, with the addition of some salt and hot sauce, they were great. The pizza was also so good, especially the jammy egg on top! They also gave me some free soft serve since it was my birthday :) The only downside of the experience was that many of our coffee orders were mixed up and some folks who were lactose intolerant were given whole milk coffees even though they had ordered oat milk. Overall, I would definitely come back here for the food and vibes, but I'll be skipping the coffee next time! read more

Gather - Brunch Pizza, Smashed Breakfast Potatoes - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

This was a great place with some interesting toppings for pizza. We were greeted at the front by some friendly waiters and at first, we were uncomfortable sitting indoors since concerns about COVID, so the waiters accommodated us and moved us outside. Unfortunately, the outdoor seats were super cold, but the waiters were so nice to once again move us to a seat near an outdoor heater. Also, just as a side note, parking can be a bit hard to find depending on the time of the day. Mostly it's just roadside parking. We parked in downtown and walked over. We ordered three whole pizzas for my group of three because we had two guys who can eat a lot. We totally underestimated the sizes of the pizza because we ended up with so much leftover pizza. We ended up taking them home in compostable boxes which was great! We started out with a sweet and spicy cauliflower appetizer. It was quite delicious with a good balance between spicy and sweet. We then moved on to the pizzas which consisted of a sausage pizza one with peaches as a topping, and another with squash as a topping. I think they might have a revolving menu though, because I checked recently and the peach and squash pizzas are no longer served. The peach and squash combos sounded so weird at first, but they were great! The sweetness of the peaches was actually a great compliment to the rest of the pizza. The sweetness wasn't overpowering either. The sausage pizza was the most "normal" out of all the pizzas but we liked the other two pizzas much more. Even though the pizzas were pretty unique, they didn't exactly stand out as the best pizzas I've ever had. By the way, there are gluten free crust options in case anyone has dietary restrictions. The price was pretty high, but I think the friendly service made the visit pretty worth it. I think I might come back for a visit if they offer some new interesting pizzas! read more

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Last night we took our party of 9 to Gather for a celebratory engagement dinner. Kate, our waitress, went above and beyond to make our experience fabulous! The outside covered patio room was cozy and warm despite the crazy rain outside. Our food was delicious, the cocktails unique and tasty and the manager herself brought out complimentary champagne, to our delight, to toast the happy couple! We were also given delicious cookies as a perfect way to end our meal. We felt welcomed and never rushed. I absolutely recommend Gather for a lovely dining experience. If you get lucky to have Kate to wait on your table, she will be more than happy to take photos! Gather may be known as a great brunch place, but I would most definitely go back for dinner! read more

Gather - Great time having a comfortable dinner and drinks in the Gather patio room, despite the crazy rain outside. - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Love Gather! Consistent quality and great ambience. They always pick the freshest ingredients and the food tastes so good. Very friendly personnel too highlighting the quality of service. read more

Food and drinks are super tasty (the chicken was so good!!) service was great- we had so much fun with our waiter and felt really taken care of. The vibe and ambiance of the place is incredible! Got to meet the owner and he was super warm, genuine and kind. Will definitely be coming back!!! read more

What a fantastic evening. I came for a friends birthday, and we had an incredible experience. The decor is minimal but warm (great use of hanging vines and pendant lights) and the ambiance feels like being welcomed into a friend's home. The cocktails and meal were fantastic and the staff friendly but professional. All around perfect date or birthday spot! read more

Perfect brunch place in berkeley to meet friends or the whole family. Classic breakfast, french toast, cheeseburger all very well done. Breakfast potatoes were so yummy too. Lovely spacious covered patio. Thanks to our friend who suggested this place to get together. Great place for kids read more

We opted for two appetizers and two entrees. SMALL PLATES 4 stars: The sweet and spicy cauliflower was perfectly seasoned. I wish the cauliflower pieces were a little smaller and crispier, but they were still so good. 3 stars: The garden vegetable soup was my least favorite dish. It was very bland and tasted like vegetables floating around in water. ENTREES 5 stars: We decided to add mushrooms (extra $4) to our spicy tomato pizza. Best decision ever. They complimented the tanginess of the pizza and creaminess of the cashew purée. 4 stars: The falafel in the burger were so crispy! I wish there was more of the dill-cucumber yogurt in the burger since the slaw was a little overpowering. AMBIENCE Beautiful outdoor seating! Felt like we were eating in a greenhouse. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. read more

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We came here for Sunday brunch, and it was super lively with live music and a full restaurant. We got the falafel and eggs, spicy tomato breakfast pizza, and two drinks from their charity menu. The ingredients here for all dishes definitely tasted high quality, fresh, and healthy, but the flavors were a little milder than I was expecting. The spicy tomato pizza was my favorite, and had a perfectly crunchy crust with tahini drizzle (which I thought was super cool. The drinks were REALLY strong. Not a bad brunch spot, and it won't leave you clutching your food belly even after a good meal! read more

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I loved my meal here. The ambiance was relaxing and interesting, the service was excellent, and the drinks were great. and the caramel apple bread pudding was 10/10! read more

Gather is one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. I can always count on amazing food, ambiance, and excellent service. We have come here for brunch with my mother-in-law, celebrated friends' birthdays, and even came here for both my kids' gender reveals after finding out I was pregnant. This was over 14 years ago and I still love coming back--it's only gotten better. The brussels sprouts, kale salad, fries, burgers, and their vegan tomato pizza (first thing I ever ate there and it was SO good) are delicious. There are also plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. I love that you could sit inside or outside and both are equally cozy. Super kid and teen friendly too! read more

Great service. Our server Fernando was super knowledgeable and friendly. Accommodating to folks with allergies. Yummy food. Fried Brussels sprouts and vegan soft serve were delish! read more

I had such high hopes for Gather and was so excited for weekend brunch since it's been on my list of places. It was surprisingly not busy on a Saturday morning. I liked the ambiance of the place and the detail in wood furnishings. First, the service is excellent and I really loved all the servers. They had wonderful and fun personalities, which made us feel so welcomed. Second, the presentation of food is so lovely and a real artistic foodie treat to see. The menu is a standard brunch with a bit of variety. I had chose the sausage and biscuit gravy. I was a bit surprised with the darker color in gravy and it must have been due to the mixture of spices incorporated into the dish. I loved the sunny side eggs on top since I'm a huge fan of the yolk. I thought the flavor was alright and overall enjoyed my dish. My boyfriend had the burger and I definitely stole some of those fries. I like the crispiness and the generous portions of fries. My boyfriend said that it was a typical burger. I think maybe if I had ordered a typical breakfast than maybe I'd would have enjoyed the food experience a bit more. The prices for dishes were on the pricer side and I'm not sure if the food lived up to the value of the price. We ordered a pitcher of mimosas for the table, which we all enjoyed. It was a great combination of champagne to orange juice. read more

Gather - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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5 Stars goes to the OUTSTANDING service by Lester! He truly went above and beyond with customer service by providing a great meal and coffee recommendations! We felt really taken care and enjoyed our frittata meals and lattes! read more

My boss hosted our staff dinner here last Friday and everything was amazing. We had reservations for 5pm and the staff were so friendly and accommodating it was such a nice warm welcome. It was happy hour when we arrived so we ordered a few glasses of wine which were amazing. We also ordered a bunch of starters to share. The rockfish ceviche?! *chef's kiss* you can taste every ingredient, it was so fresh and refreshing on the palate. The fig salad was something different as I had never had figs but boy, was it delicious! You can tell every ingredient is handpicked and so fresh. We ordered so many good plates I truly can't say a bad thing about anything we had. But I can say with utmost certainty, that I will be back! read more

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The ambiance at Gather has always been something that has attracted me and I finally got to have dinner here! The food was fresh and wonderful - we got the brussels sprouts and delicata squash (a highlight for me!) and I got the Burger of January which was absolutely delicious. Overall, wonderful service and a great atmosphere and I will be back! read more

Gather came up on a list of ten places to eat when seeing a show at the Berkeley Repertory Theater. I'm on a new eating plan and Gather seemed perfect: I could avoid carbs and cheese, while my mom could get a cheeseburger or pizza for her casual pre-show birthday celebration. Cal isn't in session and the whole town is a morgue. I could not believe how few people were on the streets at 5:30PM. The parking is very easy: we went into a garage basement, where we saw three other cars. It's a flat fee of $5, which to anyone living in a city is a welcome surprise. The interior is casually elegant with an enormous open plan kitchen with gorgeous green tile, sparkly fancy appliances, and plants (like a topiary) lining the top of the half-moon shaped kitchen. We had a wonderful server, but everyone who works here is young, attractive, and personable. You order via QR code (still!) but it works better than most. The only problem is that if you close out your tab, it's hard to order more. So best to leave a tab open until the end if you think you might order dessert or another cocktail. I had the celery root puree (vegan, gluten-free) and it was divine. I could eat that soup daily. We shared the trendy vegetable appetizer---spicy cauliflower--and while I eat a lot of cauliflower appetizers, I'd place this in the top 10%. My ceviche also in the top 10% of ceviche I've ever had. Mom's burger looked good. The fries didn't look fabulous but she said they were above average. My friend, who used to live closeby, ordered one of the grain bowls she remembers fondly from her Berkeley years. As it was my mother's 82nd, we had to order dessert. Two options exist on the (still) limited menu: warm bread pudding and three salty chocolate chip cookies. The online menu said the bread pudding was "out of stock," but they turned out to have one and even put a candle on it because I told them it was her birthday. There is a happy hour drink menu, but the Manhattan isn't on the list. A great Manhattan for $12, with a mix of bourbon and rye. My friend ordered the Paloma, for the same price, and liked it a lot. All I can say is that I wish we had a Gather in Santa Barbara or Santa Monica. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Great healthy food, lovely setting, excellent service, and terrific prices. For three appetizers, a burger, an entree grain bowl, and four cocktails (Mom and I each had a Manhattan and split a third), plus a dessert, the pre-tip tab came to $100. Fantastic. read more

Gather - Celery root purée soup. Vegan and delicious. - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ambiance: the whole "seat yourself and we'll come up" is a bit confusing when there's a front desk. Overall just a higher-end restaurant students bring their parents/managers to but beyond that it's average at best given the price point. Food: ordered the vegan spicy tomato pizza but I'm not vegan so maybe that affected my judgment. I've also been to Gather before but never been blown away per se. read more

Gather - Spicy Tomato - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

We had a reservation for a Friday evening and we were seated on time, service was great, food was great. Ambience is great and parking is easy as there is a garage right around the corner. Would definitely come back! read more

I've come here for brunch a couple times, and each time I've been pretty impressed by the quality of the food! The interior of the restaurant is really nice and modern, with some fancy decorations on the ceiling and walls. The waiters are all very responsive and respond pretty immediately when you ask for something. Although the food is a bit pricey, the ingredients are fresh and definitely high quality. When I've come here I usually get the breakfast pizza, which is a pizza that has eggs on top along with various meats. The pizza is very flavorful and is not too oily, with a well-made crust. It usually doesn't take too long for it to be served, and I recommend eating it with chili oil as well! It's always served hot and the cheese melts in your mouth. Overall, it's a nice place to come for brunch even though it is a little pricey. If you want food with fresh and high quality ingredients, this is a good place! read more

Gather - Breakfast Pizza - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for breakfast one morning and was lucky to get a seating as a walk in. We sat at the outdoor garden area and its was really nice. The heating lamp will keep you nice and toasty. Server was nice, food was good, atmosphere was relaxing. Highly recommended to sit outdoors. read more

Staff was great, food was so-so. Maybe stick to sides and dessert? Both of those were good, but the main dishes were lacking. My fish was dry, over- cooked. Pricey for the quality of main menu items. read more

Fresh and delicious choices, service was quick and waiters were friendly. No wait time to sit on a busy Saturday brunch

We had a nice Sunday brunch here. We had a reservation and were seated in a nice little outdoor area. It wasn't super quiet but still a nice atmosphere. We ordered coffee and orange juice and later the falafel brunch and the French toast. Food came out pretty quickly and looked amazing. They put some effort into presentation. Tasted great too. The falafel was topped with eggs and a bit of salad and came in a nice romesco sauce. Also had a side of bacon which could have been a bit crispier but still good. My wife had the French toast and it also tasted really good and came with plenty of whipped cream. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Can definitely recommend for brunch. read more

Gather - Acme French Toast - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place has nice healthy choices and even makes their own ketchup and hot sauce. My son and i loved our brunch today and fresh squeezed OJ. Ambiance is great with ample outdoor seating. Will definitely be back when in Berkeley. read more

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This place was very disappointing. This is my friends favorite place that she wanted to take to to for brunch. First off the food was DELICIOUS but the service was god awful. The serve was attentive until our food came and then he went M.I.A. He didn't bother to check up on us after the food was delivered to see if everything was okay, or if we needed anything. My drink sat empty from just after the food arrived until we were ready for our check. Everyone's drink was empty within minutes of the food arriving. It was hot today 80s so it was pretty hot inside too, the room temp water on the table wasn't cutting it. I would have loved a refill on my ice tea and maybe some ice for the water. When he did bring the ice tea he failed to bring the sugar I'd ask for the first time around. And when splitting the tabs was 50/50 or not at all. It's 2023 I'm sure you could itemize it. read more

Gather - Brunch pizza - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

They set up a table outside for the ten of us at short notice for Sunday brunch. Three generations ordered a ton of different items and then shared. My favorites were the eggs on falafel and the French toast. Our server Arie (I think) had immense patience. The food came reasonably quick and everyone had a great time. The new manager was hustling and we saw him doing anything and everything that needed to be done. Highly recommended. read more

Ambience is really all this place offers. Food was subpar and service was slow. You have to order online and nobody could explain why things took so long. There were plenty of people working there. I ordered a burger, lettuce wrapped and what I received was a cold cheeseburger on random pieces of lettuce. It came with dry, old fries. My companions didn't have much to say about their meals. I think they were just happy that vegan options were on the menu. I hadn't been here since COVID and I quickly realized why. Bland, blah menu options and nothing memorable outside of my amazing company. read more

Best food I've ever eaten; the chicken is amazing. Service was great and the ambiance is on point. The outdoor patio is gorgeous and is so fun to enjoy food on. read more

This place has really gone downhill the last few years. It used to be one of my favorite places in Berkeley. I loved the menu, the variety, the atmosphere, and the service. This was my first trip back since the pandemic, and I was really disappointed. We were there for dinner around 7pm on a Friday night, and the place felt empty. We used to actually have to get a reservation to eat here. Sometimes we would grab a spot at the bar because the wait was too long. Now, I'm sure you could walk in during their peak and get a table right away. I guess everyone else figured it out before we did. The tables are all spread out now, and it gives the place a really lonely, empty, sad vibe (the tables used to be packed in). The menu was underwhelming compared to what it used to be. The appetizers were bland (what happened to the beef tartare?), and the waitress had no idea what was on the menu. I remember a nice large, tender pork chop. Now you get a few small, dry bits of pork tenderloin for the same price. My friend got the flank steak, and it was a bit better than the pork, but still way overcooked for medium-rare. I used to come here for dates, birthdays, and family gatherings over the years. I don't think I'll be coming back. It's sad when good places go downhill. I'm nostalgic for the old Gather. read more

I had the most delicious brunch meal I've had in a long time at Gather Kitchen in Berkeley, California! The interior design is so aesthetic with the hanging lights and the outdoor patio area is bright and airy, perfect for warmer spring days. The service was amazing, the servers were accommodating and kind when we needed to add an additional table to fit everything we had ordered. Here's what we tried + my personal ratings Butternut squash soup $9 - this was such a hearty spiced soup that made me feel like I was drinking a cozy thanksgiving with each spoonful. 10/10 Avocado and sprout toast $12 - the generous avocado purée and seasoning topped with sprouts all atop a crunchy piece of toasted baguette was delightfully refreshing and tasty 10/10 Marin sun farms cheeseburger + avocado $26 - good burger and fries, well balanced ingredients, tasted as expected. 8/10 Spicy tomato pizza $23 - THIS spicy tomato sauce and tangy puréed olives were the perfect combo on this thin crust pizza. One of the best pizzas I've ever had, the flavors were perfect now I know why this is their most highly rated menu item on Yelp! 11/10 if you order only one thing from this restaurant you have to try this! Duck confit hash $26 - tender duck leg, with perfectly seasoned potatoes and poblano chile , red onion, topped with a slow cooked egg and hollandaise sauce, absolutely delicious 10/10 French toast $16 - with cinnamon apples, whipped mascarpone, and apple syrup drizzle topped with pretty edible flowers, this delight for the eyes was also a delight for our sweet tooth. According to my bf this was "the best French toast" he's ever had I think the whipped mascarpone may have won him over more than anything. You must try this if you have a sweet tooth! 11/10 Broccoli rabe and mushroom $25 - with a leek cream sauce, thyme, and lemon zest, this pizza has a roasted veggie aroma. The toppings make a great combination for a white sauce pizza 10/10 The drinks we shared were pretty normal and met our expectations but did not exceed them: Latte Rooibos tea two pretty mimosas (grapefruit and blood orange) I'd definitely return for their brunch menu in the future but I'd also love to try their lunch and dinner menus because they have a unique twist on most of their menu items that isn't found elsewhere! read more

I chose this restaurant because of its high rating in Yelp and it really delivered. The atmosphere is relaxed and the decoration of the restaurant is simple, but attractive. They highlight the use of fresh, organic, local products, and their menu takes full advantage of that. I was very happy with the service, and the quality of everything I ordered. They have a very large selection of cocktails, and the Whiskey Sour I tried was perfectly prepared, including the egg white touch. For entrée I had their black cod dish and this was superb. Great combination of flavors, including pistachios as part of the sauce that comes on top the filet, and the fish was super fresh and flaky. And for dessert, I tried their basil ice cream which is served with salted caramel and a little bit of olive oil on top. I had never had basil ice cream, but it is now my favorite. Overall, this is a great place. I highly recommend it. Cheers! read more

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