I've been to La Note about 10 times in the last couple decades and it's a great meal and experience. I'm giving La Note a 7.25 this time around which is pretty good. The wait was 30-minutes so we hit the book store a couple doors down. The hostess was gracious, texted us when our table was ready. The table was right near the door and the place was as cramped. We had a party of 3 sitting at a table for 2, as did many others. Service was very slow, but we were prepared with our orders. Food took awhile but was very good as usual. There was a lot of waiting around for the server in general, but they were all working g hard. I'd say the wait if 30-mins could easily be cut in half if there were more servers and the kitchen was more efficient. Just my two cents. Overall we were happy but if wasn't for the greet coffee, I could have easily been just as happy elsewhere for the overall experience. Food - 8/10 Service - 6/10 Hostess - 8/10 Ambiance - 7/10 read more

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My partner and I stopped by La Note on a Saturday morning, and it was definitely worth the wait. The restaurant was packed, but we were lucky to be seated after about 25 minutes before an even bigger crowd showed up. The space has a really cute, homey atmosphere that makes it feel cozy and inviting. I ordered the Côte Sud, and it was both delicious and very filling. I'm not usually a big breakfast person, but it was a great choice because I got to try a nice variety of items on one plate. Our waiter was also fantastic, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. If youre looking for a breakfast spot. I would definitely recommend stopping by and then walking around the campus to enjoy a day in UC Berkeley area. read more

La Note - Cote Sud - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best French toast i have had in a while. The house breakfast potatoes were really good. Prepare for 20-30 minute waits. read more

La Note is the brunch spot in Berkeley. It's been around since 1997. I will definitely come back to try other menu items; I would not come back for the Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes with Poached Pears. Instead of soft, most and fluffy interior, I tasted cake-like texture. It was: * Dense * Cakey * Crumbly * Heavy It tasted like a dry muffin. read more

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My favorite brunch spot in Berkeley. Such a classic Berkeley spot. Really can't go wrong eating anything on their menu. All their egg dishes and their pancakes are excellent. Love their Les Oeufs Lucas and Blueberry Creme Fraiche Pancakes with the blueberry compote. On a nice day, I recommend sitting outside in their patio in the back. On weekday there really isn't too much of a wait but if you're planning on going on a weekend, I recommend going early to avoid a long wait. read more

La Note - Les Oeufs Lucas and Blueberry Creme Fraiche Pancakes - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Just left this place. One word "delicious". We sat outside which was nice I love a Cozy outdoor seating area. Service was fast and friendly. I had the cote nord with goat cheese it hit the spot! I'm excited to come back and explore the menu. read more

La Note - Cote Nord - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

The French toast was delicious and the perfect serving size for a breakfast entree. I'm not the biggest fan of French style omelettes so it wasn't my cup of tea, but I can still appreciate the good quality of ingredients used. The service was friendly but not the most attentive. We were missing a set of cutlery and our water pitcher was not filled when needed. Fortunately the food came out fast and the patio was a gorgeous place to enjoy the meal. read more

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GARLIC : A powerful deterrent against demons, werewolves, witches, and the evil eyes. At this charming authentic provincial French café, it may just be devoid of demons. At least the mythical variety. I just had a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs and potatoes with rosemary and garlic. Nice combination, maybe a little too early in the morning for the garlic but it certainly wakes you up from an early morning stupor! I only recently have developed a stronger tolerance. Monastery teachings state that garlic excites bodily passions and anger, and hinders mental purity during meditation and creates an unpleasant order. A great menu with a nice variety of delectable treats and very hard to decide what to choose. Beer and wine is also served. Excellent service, excellent ambience, top-notch food and presentation. A real gem in Berkeley for many years going strong. Tomorrow? Pancakes. Un endroit tellement charmant, avec un personnel intéressant et une clientèle très haute en couleur ; une ambiance amusante et pleine de vie. read more

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We went as a party of 5 and went on a weekday so thankfully didn't have to wait. Highly recommend the Cote Nord if you're a fan of creamy cream cheese. I'm usually not a fan of tomatoes but they were perfectly grilled and spreadable on the toast. My friend also got the Cote Ouest with ratatouille for any tomato lovers. A convenient brunch spot close to campus, but I would say it's not worth waiting longer than an hour for. Thankfully we were lucky and didn't have to wait since we went on a Monday. I've been turned away before as a party of 2 for not having a reservation. Will satisfy your brunch cravings but nothing stand-out. read more

La Note - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

One of my favorite spots for breakfast in Berkeley! It's first come first serve so get here early if you don't want to wait. The restaurant is so cute and makes you feel like you're in Europe, definitely on the smaller size. I wouldn't come here front a big group since it's tight, 2-4 person table is perfect. The food is always amazing, can't go wrong with any of the pancakes! read more

La Note - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

La Note is quick, polite, and highly recommended. The service is spectacular. Honestly, any restaurant owner in the Bay Area could learn something from their house manager in terms of service. This place runs like a well-oiled machine, considering its popularity. We only waited about 10 minutes, and from ordering to finishing our meal, the entire experience was under an hour. The vibe and decor are incredibly charming. La Note will effortlessly transport you to France. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the roasted tomatoes. The gingerbread pancakes are also incredible. read more

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La Note is excellent on paper; Good food, nice atmosphere, familiar rustic menu make it sound very appealing. Sadly, you're going to pay for this dream and the cost is simply outrageous. Having long lines for service is understandable, for the first decade you're in business. After that, it's just telling your customers "I care more about me than you." Which also applies to the menu and service - god help you if you want anything different. And let's talk about the pricing. Two eggs and a handful of potatoes. $18. No, sorry, just no. The margins on that (very popular) plate are criminal. La Note has been around for decades, and locals will swear by it, wait in line, pay the insane prices, and wax poetic about the... pretty good food. IMO, skip the line and overpriced food and keep walking. Berkeley has many options for breakfast that don't waste your time or money. read more

La Note is a quaint breakfast/brunch spot in downtown Berkeley with an extremely charming patio. I stopped by on a weekday since they're known for longer waits and limited patio seating on weekends. The space is cute, and our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive--we were even greeted with water in the cutest mini pitcher. I ordered the raspberry mimosa, which was fine but leaned a little sweet. My husband and I shared the blueberry pancakes with eggs, upgraded to the rosemary garlic home fries, and added chicken apple sausage. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming. The pancakes came out room temperature and dry on their own, so the syrup and cream were definitely needed. The eggs looked beautiful but tasted plain, and the home fries and sausage were both pretty basic. Overall, I think La Note is more about the patio and ambiance than the food itself. It's a cute spot for mimosas and photos, but for brunch--especially at the price point--it was a bit disappointing. read more

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I have been trying to try this place for a long time. Thanks to our friends that lived in the neighborhood, we were able to do so for Sunday brunch get together. The place was crowded, some tables were so closed to each other that you're within arm's reach to other patrons. So seating was a bit uncomfortable. Service was good. Our server was friendly and energetic. The menu was extensive and had lots of choices. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, I went with the Les oeufs Madison with bacon and a crème fraiche pancake. The bacon and the home fries were very good! The pancake, I felt was a bit dry. Everyone was pleased with their food. I would consider coming back to try other things on their menu. read more

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The food has great potential. The customer service is not so good, starting with the lead-Beth. It's never wise to try to manipulate a customer because they may know more than you think. For the price point, the service needs to be better. Menu says "Please no substitutes... Portion sizes too big. First time, highly recommended by a chef friend. It was very tight inside; tables are super close. Food came about 15 minutes after ordering. Food was not hot. Ordered the St Germain spritz, lemon gingerbread pancakes poached pears, side of 1 egg, 3 slices of bacon and lavender honey. My guest ordered 2 eggs sunny side up, sourdough toast, 2 merguez sausages, country potatoes, provencal tomatoes, and an espresso. They were out of Kouign amann; got coffee cake instead. The side of 1 egg seemed like two. The bacon was fair. The side of lavender honey was very good. Told the server no maple syrup; another server brought some anyway. The egg was very good with the parsley garnish; added hot sauce, salt and pepper to enhance the taste. The pancakes were topped with cooked blueberries; didn't want them and they weren't mentioned in the menu. The poached pears tasted like they came from a can. The pancake was fantastic; the first pancake was fluffy, about the size of two pancakes. The second pancake was flat. The lavender honey over the pancake was chef's kiss. The potatoes were okay by themselves but when you chew them with the roasted garlic, they are great! The coffee cake slice was too large, it was about a 5th slice of a bundt cake pan. Unable to eat all the food because American portion sizes are way too much; yet this is supposed to be a French restaurant. Tried to eat at least half of the food with the intent to eat the rest for lunch. The server Chris was nice. While thanking him, talking to him about the menu highlights and grabbing my belongings, I accidentally left the STORED FOOD in the containers on the table. After driving off, called back and the front of house lady said the server said the packaged food wasn't on the table. Called back to ask them to double check with maybe whoever busted the table; still nothing. Asked to speak with a lead. Once someone else came to the phone, they initially refused to state their name and title, twice. Beth mentioned it may have been thrown away. I explained to Beth what happened and that I had just recently left. Beth apologized. I asked if that in the future, would they consider placing stored food in bag and placing it someone for pick up in case the customer comes right back. She said they can't do that because of food temperature regulations. Instead of just saying something like "Thanks for the suggestion. We'll make note of it for consideration." or something other than a definite no, she said food has to be store at certain temperatures. I then told her that I too have a food safety certification so what she was saying was not relevant to what I requested. The pancake, coffee cake and home-fries were not outside of temperature requirements. It hadn't even been over an hour since the food had been cooked. When I asked if there was anything they could do, because about $35 of leftovers were thrown away. The pancake was $9! She said they don't do discounts or issue gift cards and that she could provide an email address. Really wanted to return to try other menu items but this was sad. I had to mourn those leftovers and I don't play about food like Aretha Franklin. Reviewed their City of Berkeley inspection report 4/27/26 and discovered the following- 1. out of compliance for proper hot and cold temperatures 2. out of compliance for proper cooling methods 3. all kitchen employees either didn't have their food handler certifications or they weren't posted. Only Beth's certification was posted. 4. their kitchen floors need to be cleaned and maintained after the breakfast and lunch rush read more

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YAYYY YES. get a mocha in a giant mug. get the pain perdu and split it with a friend who likes savory breakfast. perfect eggs. perfect potatoes. cute service! very very happy with la note. gets crowded! come early if you have a party larger than 2. read more

La Note - Brioche Pain Perdu - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been coming here for over 20 years and I've never had bad food or service. I love this place

Fabulous breakfast- lovely options. Get the toasted garlic (huge chunks) potatoes. Cute French vibe. Tasty Lemon Gingerbread pancakes. read more

La Note - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is my second time at La Note. I came about 3 years ago and then just came again. Honestly the first time I came I was underwhelmed, but I decided to try again. Unfortunately I didn't realize it but I ended up ordering the same thing on my second visit haha so I still feel the same way. I got the ginger pear pancakes. The flavor was good but they aren't very fluffy and feel a bit dry to me. The side of eggs and bacon I got though, were cooked perfectly. And my partner got the ratatouille and it was delicious! I would come back for that! Service was also great! read more

La Note - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

The service and fare were outstanding! My Dad is a regular and I hadn't been in a while. Delicious hot chocolate, and my Dads fav, raspberry oatmeal. LOL. I just had some toasted baguette. Lite appetites today, but great service! read more

La Note - Hot Chocolat Chaud - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Three and a half stars... the bump up to 3 1/2 stars was due to the hostess was very accommodating and the serving staff for tending to the needs of the guest gets two thumbs up. La Note has such a calm, cozy vibe that I really wanted to love everything... but that lemon gingerbread poached pear pancake did not love me back. I came in after class, sat on the back patio, and the setting was actually perfect: quiet, a little French café energy, and my bacon came out exactly how I asked--crispy and delicious. The pancake, though, was a miss: dry in the middle, weird texture, and the lemon + gingerbread + pear combo just didn't come together, even though I could taste the gingerbread. It sounded amazing on the menu but ate like way too much happening on one plate. The tiny bathroom situation with all the door handles you have to touch was also not my favorite. I'll be back to try their regular pancakes, eggs, and more of that perfectly cooked bacon, but I'll definitely stick to something simpler next time. The vibe, bacon, and patio are pulling them up, that tragic pancake and the tiny germy bathroom are pulling them down, so 3/4 with a I 'll be back to try something else note feels fair. Okay, they get bumped up: servers were great, bacon perfect, vibe lovely--still dock them for that tragic pancake and the tiny, germy bathroom. 3.5 stars if Yelp allowed halves, but flat 3 stars is honest. I wanted to love my first visit read more

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Got here 10min before it opened and got seated right away. It wasn't as busy since we went during the week. The staff were really nice. The restaurant is small but it was cozy vibes and cute decor. The food was delicious. Had to get a pancake for the table and it was as tasty as everyone says it is! read more

La Note - Creme Fraiche Pancakes and Omelette Fromage et Jambon and Chocolat Chaud - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've dined at this restaurant twice and I am blown away every time. The interior of the restaurant is so inviting and quite charming. Even though there's a bit of a wait, I believe the quick service and quality food are worth. I came here with my mom and sister and wanted to try a bit of everything. The opted for a savory salmon sandwich. I got the eggs with bacon, herb potatoes, and toast. We all split the pancakes which were divine. The pancakes were perfectly spiced, fluffy, and were tapped with delicious pears. Every bite was so delicious and flavorful. The servers were quite attentive and frequently checked on our table. Even with the dreary weather outside, we were met with bright service. read more

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La Note Restaurant Provençal, about two streets southwest of campus, is an eclectically-decorated often-busy French-themed cafe and restaurant. French posters line the walls, along with some art and what look like awards earned over 27-years by this comfortable gem. Baskets and sculpture-light fixtures hang from the ceiling. It has seating for around 50 indoors and maybe 30 more on the umbrella-ed brick patio in back, mostly at lovely grained-wood tables and straight-backed or (outdoors) slanted chairs. We arrived around 8:30am, on a Sat (Oct 2025), shortly after they opened, and it was already bustling. We were seated quickly indoors under a cozy blanket of conversation. Their tea service is immediate, and we started with a $5 personal-size pot of hot aromatic English breakfast, not quite in the mood for their others: Earl Grey, green tea, mint, or chamomile. Their $5 espresso followed, bold and richly flavored, well-balanced roasted cocoa notes with yummy traces of tart and bitter. We chose the $15 double-stack oatmeal pancakes, gently browned, lightly fluffy, decorated with a swirl of bright fresh homemade pureed coulis de framboises dark raspberries. They brought a huge dish of tender crispy perfect roasted potatoes, too. Sipping hot beverages, sweet hearty pancakes and potatoes melting in our mouths. And they didn't rush us while we lingered dreamily. A lovely breakfast. read more

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My wife and I had brunch here this weekend. It's usually a popular place on the weekend, but the rain closed down the outdoor seating so lines were long. But the wait was worth it. We shared our brunch, got the pear and gingerbread pancakes which was an interesting combination but totally worked. You can really taste the gingerbread but it's not overwhelming. The eggs and bacon were fine. But the French toast was great. You could taste the subtle orange blossom which the bread was soaked in. If we had to find something to improve upon it would be that we couldn't really taste any lavender in the latte. The servers were really busy and it was a bit hard to get anyone's attention to get our check. But it was still a great brunch. read more

La Note - Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes and Poached Pears, 1 Egg, 3 Strips of Bacon - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I love this venue. Been here a couple of times and the food + vibes are everything! Intimate setting and outdoors dining is the only way! Enjoy read more

I came here recently with friends and got their delicious garlic potatoes, thick pancakes with raspberry sauce, and fluffy scrambled eggs. The food was tasty, the decor lovely, and the service attentive. I'd recommend to others willing to wait to get seated--we were on the waitlist for approximately 2 hours. read more

To Whom this may concern: So, [Our,son] Chris recommended this Breakfast place , off of Shattuck ave [2377- to be exact] A small but cozy spot, Very Nice, as we entered this place. My Bride [Maria] order the French toast, with Coffee. Maria usually order's Tea, but this time she choose the Coffee. She was really, Happy about the freshness of the coffee. Myself, I had the English Breakfast tea, & the "Lemon & Ginger pancake, with Pear & Blueberry compote" Very Nice, We got there early, an by the time we left, the place [with 3 cooks on the Grille] was packed. Nelson, was our Host, server, what a delightful, young man, It seemed like he was in "Command" of the whole dinning room? He has a wonderful disposition, [Thank you], The two us ate there for about $60 dollars without tip. Thank you, again read more

La Note - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delighted to see this place is still operating after decades when so many places have swapped out. The place is a bit cramped as they try to pack a lot of tables in. There will likely be a wait on weekends but line moves quickly. Food wise, it's fairly tasty and reasonably priced in consideration with other food places in the area that are not catering specifically to the college students. This place absolutely deserves your patronage if you're on the lookout for a brunch spot in downtown Berkeley. read more

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Nice area need to be quick to find parking. Once I went with a party of 3 we waited 30 minutes to be seated and wished we had some seating while waiting outside. We were seated and the service was pretty even with the other customers. They had a great brunch selection and went ahead and got the Salmon Baguette with cream cheese capers and a salad was really good. I also got a hot latte with soy milk and was given in a wide mug with a latte design. The area was very neat and clean and would come back again. read more

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This place will change your world in terms of French toast. Definitely get the cinnamon one too, it's just on another level. The omlette with grilled tomatos was great as well! They are on top of their game with turning tables so we didn't have wait too long even on a holiday morning! Extremely cute and would highly recommend for a refined breakfast date :). read more

La Note - Brioche Pain Perdu - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

Really good breakfast and coffee. I like that they serve their scrambled eggs wet. My son loves their pancakes. We will go back.

The concept of this place is so cute to me. I love that there's no apple pay, it's all very old-timey French aesthetic. The details even go as far as the French style bathrooms! The food was good! Nothing crazy, but I did enjoy my oatmeal raspberry pancakes. They weren't too sweet and you could really taste the oatmeal in it, which is one of my favorite breakfast foods. Service was quick and friendly too. I would come back and choose to get seated in the corner nook though ;) ! read more

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My lovely lady absolutely loves this restaurant and it's our favorite date spot when we are in the bay. This restaurant has truly changed my perspective on egg cookery and the chefs are clearly dedicated to the craft. The soft scramble is definitely a great example of masterful cooking techniques, because each time we order this dish, it's perfectly cooked. The eggs are silky and runny and the heat of the eggs melt with the goat cheese and finish cooking on the plate. The smoked salmon baguette was out of this world! It had a lot of heavy duty players at the party, with the sweetness from the roasted tomatoes, the saltiness of the capers and the gooey funky goat cheese slathered on crunchy fresh baguette. Trust me, this is an amazing dish that packs a massive punch of flavor bombs!! It took a few bites to adjust my palate but it's such a wonderful sandwich. The service is exceptional, always friendly and helpful and smiling faces. More than anything else, at least for those of us from the bay who have loved away, this spot is a vibe. It's such an amazing place to visit, people watch, listen to the people chatting about everything and nothing. It's such an incredible experience and I love. To the chefs in the back and the staff who we don't see. Thank you for making this such a great place to dine. read more

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I saw this restaurant while out on a walk a couple of months ago and thought it would be a great breakfast spot for me and my partner. I was so excited to finally check it out. After a 30 minute wait for a table (which is typical in Berkeley, I know), an almost hour wait for the food, and dealing with a semi-bitchy waiter, I receive tasteless pancakes. If you aren't a fan of this restaurant already, save your time and money and go some place else. read more

Very good breakfast. Had the scrambled eggs with goat cheese. Oh my goodness. Heaven! I don't even care for scrambled eggs, but the way they cooked it was so next level. Also the coffee was excellent and so was the service. Very friendly happy vibe! read more

Authentic and fresh baked French cuisine- consistently delicious over several visits. It gets busy. Outdoor seating starts at 11a, beautiful rear patio. That's late for us so we always wish we could enjoy that. Food is European (basically French) style and in my opinion American portions. Coffee is strong medium roast. read more

We came for brunch at around 11:15 am and despite looking very packed inside, they had a large amount of seating, indoor and outdoor and we only waited a couple minutes for our table of 2 to be seated. The aesthetics from the menu to the interior all gave cozy brunching in Europe vibes and their menu seemed pretty specialized with unique dishes. Cote Est - I wanted a chance to taste a couple of things on their menu so I liked this section to get a mix of different items. The eggs were fluffy and the bacon on the side was crispy but not too greasy. I was the most excited for the pancake and it was everything. A good thickness, the lemon with the spiced gingerbread pancake topped with the poached pear and blueberries all together was an amazing combination. It was warm and spiced where the fruits cut through nicely. I initially also wanted to get the homefries but they unfortunately ran out but I tried one of my friend's and it was a great crushed potato. We also loved how attentive the staff was, they didn't hesitate to come help me replace my potatoes with the bacon side and seeing how difficult it was for my friend to cut her toast, they gave a better knife without us needing to ask. The wait for food was a little long but for the quality of food and great staff, we'd come back for sure. read more

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Nice brunch spot in Downtown Berkeley! La Note is a French brunch spot serving delicious French breakfast. I went on a Thursday at around 12pm and did not have to wait for a party of 2, but it definitely does get busy on weekends. The ambiance inside is busy but very very cute, and the service is decent! We ordered the Cote Est w/Creme Fraiche Pancake and the Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes with Poached Pears. I found the pancakes to be good but not worth the high pricetag it was set at. They were denser than expected and didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked. The eggs and potatoes were decent as well--standard to most good brunch spots. Though a bit pricey, the portion sizes are pretty big, the presentation was absolutely beautiful, and overall: I enjoyed their brunch experience. All in all, I think it's a good spot if your looking for a brunch place with great ambiance and solid French breakfast. A little pricey, but good spot to experience! read more

La Note - Cote Est + Lemon Gingerbread Pancakes - French Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying La Note; it had been on our to-try list for a while! Right off the bat, we noticed that service was slow. We were sat in the furthest corner of the back patio behind a tree so perhaps we were overlooked. The space is very nice and quaint, offering options to sit inside or in the back patio with lots of trees providing shade. I ordered the cote est with blueberry creme fraiche pancake: 3/5 Pancakes were quite dense and the title is a bit misleading- I thought this would have the creme fraiche swirl on top :( I cleaned my plate (I was really hungry) but it wasn't too exciting of a dish tbh. I would come back to try something different, maybe another dish and a latte, as I really enjoyed the ambiance of this spot. read more

La Note - Cote Est With Blueberry Creme Fraiche Pancakes and a side of bacon - French Near Me - Berkeley, California