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    Homemade Cafe

    3.4 (792 reviews)
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken strips mostly bread with a shred of dry chicken
    Sheila S.

    I had chicken strips and fries. The fries were good. I felt bad for the gal because her manager was insisting that she ask for full price. Chicken strips dry. Do not order the chili dog. I won't even begin to tell that story. I won't be back. I was there for lunch and flies were flying around. Our waitress did mention they were new to lunch. I am not a complainer but this was just wrong. I was so excited to try them. I ended up paying $28 for dinner. $7 to this place and the rest to Nations burgers. Gas money, time no bueno

    Amazing French toast
    Lawrence S.

    Ok if you like French toast or waffles I would like to recommend a staple for the two. Perfectly cocked French toast not overcooked nor undercooked with a pinch of cinnamon and butter. Beautifully made eggs over easy country fried potatoes and chicken apple sausage. This is the perfect breakfast for champions. This place has been here for years and the food still stands tall and great tasting. Great service and atmosphere is so friendly. Love this place

    Daily special - Sour Cream Coffee Cake
    Aerielle S.

    They charge an automatic 20% on tip regardless of party size. Not too crowded, but definitely has a lot of business. It was a very homey vibe in here, felt comfortable. I ordered the coffee cake because the waitress said the daily special was sour cream and I was intrigued! Perfectly sweet, crumbly (but not too crumbly) and the pecan flavor really compliments the whole cake. Really enjoyed it! I ordered the Sausage and Fennel Hash, it was good. I thought there were fries on the side but there wasn't any. The eggs were cooked very interestingly. I ordered over medium and only one of the two eggs were over medium, the other was completely cooked. Same thing happened to the eggs in the corned beef hash. I liked that I didn't feel too stuffed and heavy after the meal!

    B, G, & J Omelet
    Aidan G.

    If you want classic diner food in south berkeley this is the spot!!! Extensive menu with some awesome specials as well! :) For an Omlette it was surprisingly delicious and well done! Their homemade jams and salsas were absolutely delicious!!!

    Chutzpah sandwich (Corned beef). Perfection!

    Food and service were great. Delicious iced tea. I'll bet if they hadn't been out of pickles it would have been perfect.

    Hard carbon bits in the hash.
    Jonathan L.

    Overall, it was a disappointing and dissatisfying experience but it was mostly on the cooks. The service overall was ok, we were seated relatively quickly on a late Saturday morning and were helped quickly. After the food was delivered, no one checked in on us again. The food looked good and I so wanted it to be good. This place has been on my watchlist for a few months and we finally got an opportunity to try it out. Unfortunately, it did not go the distance. My hash was a bit oily and had a bunch of burnt bits in it. Not just black bits, but black, hard, crunchy bits of carbon. The eggs were well cooked, and the turkey seemed juicy enough so that helped. The fried chicken and biscuits were overall disappointing as well. The gravy and egg were quite good and flavorful. The biscuit, their signature item, was doughy and raw in the middle while also being extremely hard on the bottom. The fried chicken was fine but it was a whole chicken breast (not filleted, or pounded thin, etc) and bland. We decided not to get the biscuit beignets afterwards. I'm really bummed because I like neighborhood cafes and will forgive a lot but we won't be returning, especially after the mandatory 20% service fee.

    Breakfast Biscuit
    Yan X.

    We ordered BABE and breakfast biscuit (egg, gravy on top of biscuit). Both were delicious. They made their own strawberry jam, which was super fresh and not too sweet. I mixed it with iced tea and cream to make an Asian style boba milk tea.

    Double cappuccinos arrived half full.
    Kristina M.

    We really wanted to like the new Homemade Cafe, especially since we frequented the previous spot and hoped to support the relaunch. The food itself was decent--my Fried Chicken Brunch Sandwich and my husband's Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast were fine. But the overall experience was uncomfortable. When we arrived, the server seemed overwhelmed and flustered. We ordered two double cappuccinos that came out half full (see photos). When we politely flagged it, the owner brought over a pitcher of frothy milk to top them off--not ideal. What really made the experience unpleasant was the tension among staff. The server raised her voice at the owner at the register (we were sitting just a few feet away) and continued to be audibly irate in the kitchen. The whole vibe felt tense and hostile. I understand growing pains with new management and staffing challenges, but this just didn't feel like a welcoming or professional environment. Sadly, we won't be back--but I do hope this feedback is helpful as they continue to work things out.

    The BABE over easy with home fries
    Kaitlynn C.

    Everyone was very friendly, welcoming and checked on our table throughout our meal. Food was delicious! Great flavor and quality ingredients. Lots of sunlight and local art. Had a sighting of the local turkeys taking a morning stroll.

    BLT Sandwich, French Toast, Chai Latte, Pancakes

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    1 year ago

    Friendly service, great food, and a charming location! I had the chicken and waffles, which were fantastic.

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    Ask the Community - Homemade Cafe

    What's going on at the restaurant? Website still says there are dinner hours, but they've been closed for dinner every night I've tried to go?

    We were open Tuesday through Saturday until this week when we've had to unfortunately discontinue Dinner indefinitely and unfortunately we haven't updated the website to reflect the very recent closure..our apologies for any inconvenience this has… 

    Any updates on when you will be reopening?

    We are reopened!! We are open for breakfast and lunch m-f 8am to 2 pm and sat.& sun. 8am to 3pm and now for dinners every day from 5pm to 9 pm.

    When are they reopening?

    We hope to reopen the middle of March. When we do we will also be open for dinner from 5 to 9 pm every day.

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