The food was good, their patio seating area was very nicely appointed with a cool vibe and the day was perfect for outdoor seating so we were happy there. They have many vegetarian options which worked great for our vegetarian friends! We chose to have the avocado toast: 2 slices of thick crusty bread with avocado and some sprouts: it didn't even need salt! It was great. And we combined this with some Caesar salad that was also Bountiful but not using the regular romaine lettuce but another very delicious green- it was good! We also ordered a mimosa and a Bloody Mary to complete our brunch order. The mimosa was sent back as I couldn't taste the Champaign, maybe it was flat.. so I got another that was marginally Better. My friends got coffee after a while, and it took some effort to get refills. I am overall sad to report that the service and plating were a bit awkward. It took a bit to catch the waitress attention, and when the dishes were brought to the table it seemed that the server lacked the experience to put the plates down without hesitation- so we of course reached up and helped! Overall a pleasant experience and good food- just go there with ample time as they are not in a hurry. Enjoy!! read more

We were in town visiting recently and wanted to find a casual place for brunch on a Saturday morning. Our daughter suggested Gather, and we're glad she did. Here's what we noticed: - Outdoor patio seating was full when we arrived, but that's to be expected at peak time. There was plenty of seating indoors, and the vibe was nice and relaxed/casual. - Lots of good options on the Brunch menu. - Bloody Mary's were great, as was the food. My wife and I split a Brunch Pizza and the Falafel and Eggs meals...both were really good, but the Pizza inched out Falafel for the win. Our daughter ordered the Classic Breakfast and asked for the smashed potatoes to be extra crispy...and they came out as ordered (and extremely tasty). Well done! - Service was good, attentive, and not overbearing. Bottom line: Nice, casual brunch spot...would love to visit again to see what it's like on the patio. read more

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

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Excellent well-prepared and well-presented food. All of it was good. Nothing was ambrosial but that's a high bar. Meh service. Forgot to ask members of our party about coffee, forgot to ask if coffee drinker wanted sugar, forgot to ask everyone individually about dessert...Nothing awful at all, but, you know, not a smooth operation. Place wasn't full to bursting either read more

Quiet enough for a conversation, nice staff, doesn't feel stuffy. I got the Grain Bowl. Should have added a protein, not because I was hungry, but because it would've broken up the variety. I have to say that the green bowl on its own head delicious but delicate flavoring, and lovely textures. My dining mate got a pizza and thoroughly enjoyed it. I tasted one of her slices and it was nicely done. The menu is very small, however, and although I know that they have seasonal specials, I don't feel the urgent need to return to this restaurant. read more

Amazing gluten free options. Pizza was amazing. Salad. Fresh delicious. Cute decor. Attentive service.

king salmon was cooked perfect with crispy skin. the brussels sprouts with harissa were charred and spicy.

We've been eating here for years and it used to be a really great restaurant that I looked forward to bringing out of towners to. Something has changed for the worse and Gather is very hit or miss. My husband and I go longing for how good it was 10-15 years ago but are constantly reminded that it just isn't what it used to be. We had a nice meal here two times ago and decided to go back and we both ordered dishes we had before but were very underwhelming and not consistent with the previous meal. One was the chicken mole half chicken and the other was the peach salad. Good/Great the first time and terrible the second time. The service was really bad the last time and I think we have given up. A little more than a year ago we went for breakfast and the waitress put all the items on the table next to us and our items on our bill. It took about 3-4 employees to figure out how to fix it. read more

Came here for a work event and it was really good!! Food options were plentiful and appetizers and main dishes were good too. Everyone in my party had a great time. Ambiance and service were good too. We tried their desserts as well. We got the sundae & cakes. We were all very full after. Came on a Thursday night and the place was packed! read more

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Went for brunch following the Berkeley half marathon! Great selection of food both savory and sweet. We sat inside but there was a nice outdoor area read more

Gather - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

LOVE THE VIBE! I asked for a cutting of the pathos and the host gave me one before I left. Food was so delicious and I'm obsessed with all the plants in the outside patio area. Will be returning when in Berkeley again. read more

Gather - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

The outdoor seating area was amazing. Decked out with plants everywhere, tranquil pond, it feels like I'm immersed in a garden briefly taking my mind off of pandemic. We ordered fennel sausage pizza, rockfish ceviche and fried cauliflower. Pizza crust had a nice toast to it, fluffy but not too doughy, topped with savoury fennel sausage. Would recommend. Rockfish ceviche was alright. I found it to be not as flavourful as I was hoping, not enough bite from citrus. Fish texture was good, tender and soft. Cauliflower was bomb! If only all vegetables tasted like that. Cauliflower was fried to a crisp with light batter, coated in Taiwanese seven spice. YUM! read more

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It is a indeed a good place to gather, your friends and beloved others would enjoy the ambience and space. Quaint, friendly and courteous service. However, the food portions were modest for the price points given. Quality is definitely good. I appreciated that the waiter gave us a spot, even though he could've gotten himself in trouble. read more

Gather - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Grabbed a takeout. Brussel sprouts were sorely lacking. Disappointed. Better to tip only when the good is presented before you. read more

Gather - Brussels sprouts. - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Salvador makes the best pizzas! Great place and ambiance. Overall great place to have a beer and have a nice bite.

So fortunate to get here for brunch. I went with a few friends and we ordered a few items to everyone to share which included the Prather Ranch Burger, Breakfast Pizza, Fries, cuz sharing is caring and Bacon with Toast. First, if you're stuck in the 90s and have a flip phone, I'm gonna say you're screwed cuz the menu is done via QR code. Second, the food was absolutely great. I didn't get a picture of the burger, toast nor bacon cuz we were hungry and didn't have time. What I can say is that we orders the burger Ned rare and thus it was served. Nicely sandwiched between bun, lettuce and tomato. Simply done great. The toast and bacon was served with a honey spread and Jam. The salty sweet thing was working great. Acme toast iirc. Then the breakfast pizza! Omg after two years of Keto, I was in carb heaven. The crust was soft, chewy and crisp while holing the toppings of cheese, caramelized onions, bacon and the egg. I taught my kids long ago that if you ever get an egg option, it's becomes a requisite. Shirred egg perfection in this pie. Coffee=strong. Ginger beer=sweet! All good and def on the return list. read more

Gather - The menu! - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fun place and great food. The purple tequila/ margarita cocktail was undrinkable. I'll try something different next time.

The food here is excellent. Very friendly, attentive service and lovely ambiance. I would definitely come back here. A little pricey but worth it. Yum! read more

Gather was a huge supporter of Kensington Eats and a community favorite during the pandemic. Their take-home roast chicken dinner broke records in January 2021 with almost 40 families participating. Having more than just my family of four with us to dine, it was an excellent opportunity to order additional dishes to eat family style... so we basically ordered the bottom half of their menu, which included Gather's signature grain bowl featuring seasonal veggies and carrot tahini, and a pan-seared ling cod with oyster mushrooms and smashed purple potatoes--both delicious and hearty. The stand out for the table, however, was their grilled bone-in pork chop with roasted root vegetables, balsamic mostarda, and champagne grapes. A perfect bite as the savory char framed the sweet and bitter flavors highlighting Gather's dedication to staying local, seasonal, and sustainable. We sat outdoors where we enjoyed the meal, a glass of wine from Lusu, and the outdoor heat lamps protecting us from the early chill of the fall. read more

Gather - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

Family invited me to Gather for my birthday meal a few days ago (yeah, they still count 'em even though I just hit 120 with this milestone). I guess it's kinda like death row, when you get that final meal before they pull the switch. But, I digress (and digest -- shout out, Lorenzo Neal). The salads were good sizes. While the little gems caesar lacked zest and flavor, it was large. The local lettuces, at 10, was a great buy. My daughter had made shakshouka for me, and hers is better. The version at Gather, for 18, was kinda bland and undersized. My kid loved the classic breakfast and I gotta say I think he ordered right (16). The mushroom pizza (25) was cheesy but, alas, flavorless. Even the generous amounts of red pepper flakes we added were of little help. Baletto Chardonnay at 15/glass was a generous pour and went well with the food (complemented, for those tracking at home). Service was uneven. Gather is a large space, and we sat outside. The day was a bit windy; while a number of people attempted to brave the elements, most ultimately retreated to the interior. We stuck it out. Might return, but likely not. Would not be my choice for a final meal in any event. -- workingman's gourmand read more

We had a reservation here for dinner tonight, but when we arrived they said that they were only serving a $65/person pre fixed menu for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, we were not informed via email and had to leave as we did not want the pre fixed meal. This needs to be made abundantly clear for customers prior to arriving as we are a party of 6 and now don't have dinner reservations on Mother's Day. The host said we were not the first people to say they never received an email that was allegedly sent out to everyone with a reservation. read more

I had not been able to dine at Gather in several years. As soon as I entered, I remembered the warm ambience. We had outstanding service with a very attentive server. We asked for recommendations and he was very good at guiding us to have a fine dining experience with outstanding food.! I need to get back sooner than later... Highly recommend ! read more

Got veggie burger. Focaccia bun so hard I could not bite into it. There was a thick layer of sour arugula salad and feta cheese that oozed out, creating a mess. read more

Unique pizza combos? Yes, come to Gather! Brunch pizza had potato, eggs and cheese. We loved it, the kids loved it. Yes, it is kid friendly too (ignore some other reviews that say otherwise) We went here for Brunch, had some good Mimosas and cocktails along with amazing French toasts, pizza, fries and more pizza! Parking garage is right next to this place so very convenient. We sat indoors but the outdoor was fancy and we want to go back again to enjoy that space some day. read more

Gather - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Super dope, super convenient. Technology is crazy now days. Even though we Gathered around, we did not have to wait for the waiters, because we were able to order from our smartphones. This was a first for us and I'm sure many other restaurants are getting in line since the pandemic started. A few beers were not available and I wish there was a bigger selection of champagne... I'm bougie when it comes to champs. The servers were cool and constantly bringing food out, checking in, etc. Music was chill and good vibes only. read more

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Friend chose this place b/c one friend is vegetarian and gluten free. Given that parameter I was surprised at the (somewhat) limited menu. The gluten free pizza was over cooked, crispy - not to my liking. We were outside, it was chilly. One employee offered to get us a heater. A different employee said we couldn't. We frequently had to ask for things: more water, salt/pepper, serving spoon for grain bowl,... My Caesar salad was uninteresting but fine. I put salt on it and that helped (I almost NEVER put salt on my food). I heard the squash soup was good. Brussels sprouts were very good. read more

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

My wife and I were looking forward to a nice date night before a concert at the Greek and choose Gather to get a bite beforehand. The host was efficient and set expectations for a short wait although we were on time for our reservations. One waitstaff set us up with water and a drink order promptly which was delivered shortly after. We had our menus down as custom and several times I tried to catch what I thought was our server near the kitchen because she had all the tables near us. She was obviously not too busy to pace around, look at her machine, stare into space, talk with other customers, but waited about 15 minutes to take our order while we were a couple feet from her. We were politely waiting, but when she finally deigned to come over and take our order made a point to smirk and say, "Thanks for your patience". Seriously? The food was good, but not extraordinary. She never checked on us even though we wanted to purchase another drink. Finally got the check from her and promptly left. Check the precious attitude on this particular server in the future. We never leave less than 20% tip, but sure did this time. Glad we stopped by the TipSea and cleared the bad experience and went on to see a wonderful concert. Not going to return or recommend. read more

Came on a Sunday morning for brunch at 11 and was seated immediately. Our waiter was great and the brunch pizza was SO good! Latte was delicious too and not sweet. The ambience is super cute would definitely come again read more

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** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** Such a Berkeley-centric name for such a Berkeley-centric restaurant. The name evokes images of communes where skinny hippies eat granola, alfalfa sprouts, and pot brownies. I doubt you'd find those items on the menu here. OK, maybe the sprouts. I just get an organic, locavore Chez Panisse-type vibe from the menu, and I haven't been inside the restaurant. I just decided to order dinner via Grubhub just to see if the advance praise I've heard was true. And of course, the ones praising Gather were skinny vegans who probably eat alfalfa sprouts for breakfast. Not that I'm stereotyping...much. But I have to say what I ordered was pretty darn tasty. The $22 Rocky's Organic Chicken Half was simply roasted, sprinkled with fresh herbs, squeezed with charred lemon, and clearly brined to bring out the succulence in the thoughtfully dissected pieces (photo: https://bit.ly/30I7PAL). The pleasant surprise was the thick romesco sauce which I ladled liberally over the poultry. As a healthy complement, I ordered the $15 Harvest Bowl, which was actually a box filled with roasted & shaved squash, chili oil, herb-ricotta, toasted almonds, lemon verbena, herbs, and drizzled with roasted tomato-red pepper vinaigrette (photo: https://bit.ly/30I7PAL). The surprise d were elements of the creamy ricotta and crunchy almonds lend texture to what would have otherwise been a straightforward sautéed veggie side dish. Indeed the warmth, comfort and freshness of the food made me want to gather. Hell, I'm a Berkeley stereotype. FOOD - 4 stars...chicken & veggies...but oh, what chicken...and love that ricotta AMBIANCE -n/a...don't know, had it delivered SERVICE - 4 stars...impressed with the preparation and packaging, delivery was on time TOTAL - 4 stars...shall we Gather?...only six feet apart! RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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Stopped by Gather for brunch with my partner and his parents while they were visiting and it was just the right fit. We were looking for a solid place to eat before we headed to the Berkeley Botanical Gardens and this was perfect. They have a number of brunch options for both those who like sweet or savory breakfast, ranging from classic breakfast (eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon & toast) to french toast with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. When we went in April 2022, they had Loco Moco on the menu as one of their specials which I really enjoyed because the broccolini was seasoned well and the gravy pulled the whole meal together. Next time I'll be sure to try to biscuits and gravy. We also got the Avocado Toast, which uses Acme bread and come with a healthy helping of pea shoots and edible flowers on top. Best thing on the menu: French Toast - this sweet treat will be sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. It usually comes with strawberries and house made whipped cream, but sometimes can be subbed with seasonal fruit like peaches or caramel apples. Ambiance - Bright and friendly restaurant with a urban rustic feel. There's seating both inside and out, but for most days, the wooden 4 person patio tables outside create the ideal Sunday brunch vibe. read more

Gather - Loco Moco - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

I wound up booking somewhere else, but maybe I'll double back to look at your menu to cater the event so I can give a better review/score. Not trying to break the bank so hopefully you have some matting that will work. Very disappointed with this being my first born's graduation celebration. I even called and they said to fill out the online form so there was little I could do but wait and rely on someone to get back to me. Good thing I was able to find/secure another location or there would have been no party. There's no way, this late in the game, that you guys can accommodate my party during graduation season. I'm sure you'll be booked like most places are at this time. And I already put a non refundable deposit down so I'm locked in. 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

Located in downtown Berkeley, this restaurant is absolutely delicious. I have frequented Gather on numerous occasions both with family and friends and the food has always been consistently great - Especially their Brunch menu! Ambience/Wait (4/5): Although normally seating can be a bit difficult to find, sometimes even being prompted to sit at the bar or wait quite a long time, the food is well worth it. The outdoor patio also has tons of greenery, string lights and heated lamps which is perfect for chilly Berkeley days, and outdoor dining. Food (5/5): My go to order is the breakfast pizza with egg on top, along with an assortment of meats. It is perfectly crispy, thin crust, gooey from the mozzarella with a bit of a kick in the sauce. The pizza although thin, is very filling and not too oily. I recommend ordering chili oil and red chili flakes on the side if you want to up the spice factor and juiciness of each slice. Another go to order of mine are the hot donuts which are stuffed with chocolate I can only describe as a mix of nutella and berry compote. They are served piping hot and topped with sprinkles of sugar and cinnamon - tasting like a small churro chocolate bite! Ultimately Gather is a great place to come for brunch although it can be on the pricier side. I definitely recommend sharing, because the portions are on the larger side. The food is consistently great and every bite is delicious! read more

Gather - Breakfast pizza with egg and meat (topped with chili oil & red chili flakes) - New American Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

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

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

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

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