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    Oceanview Diner

    4.0 (372 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Soufflé pancake strawberry seasonal flavor w a combo chocolate chips
    Ana M.

    I can't say enough about this cute diner. It's not only absolutely delicious but the staff is warm and inviting and will remember you. Pull up a seat at the bar to chat w staff and get a hot cup of joe or take a romantic brunch date outside.

    Middle East combo at Bette's To Go, next door to the diner. Under $10!!
    Lisa T.

    Just had the rudest counter service!! 9:45 a.m. on 4/10/26. No please, thank you, hello. I mean wow. Aggressively rude service from an older female worker.

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    Gillett R.

    This is a very cool diner! The food, the people, and the atmosphere are all awesome! Especially the staff! Super friendly! I had a chili dog with home fries and it was bomb.

    Challah French Toast
    Wayne B.

    I've been coming to Oceanview Diner for almost 20 years. It has never disappointed. I come mainly for the scrapple, but I love the challah french toast, the souffle pancake, and the potato pancakes. The mocha is not too sweet, just to my taste. The water has no off-flavors. The service is always excellent, perfectly attentive and polite. The ambiance is classic American diner with classic rock always playing.

    All your drink needs
    Melissa S.

    They open at 7 am and if you come before 9am you can park on the street for free. Before 7am parking on the street is plentiful, in the afternoon not much so. We've been in the area before and had to park in the neighborhood and walked over a few blocks. It was worth it as we didn't have any parking limitations and we ended up parking there all day and going to the Berkey game. The first time I came here the line was out the door so we didn't go in. Instead we went next door to their deli and ordered a delicious sandwich (I believe it was a Ruben, but I could be wrong it was last football season) and ate it at one of there 2 tables inside the deli. The nice thing is since they are owned by the same owners we were able to use their bathroom. It was a good experience. This time we had just dropped my Dad off at the SF airport and were looking for a very early morning breakfast. We got here a few minutes after 7am and there was plenty of seating. They sat us at the bar. I ordered their pancakes and my husband ordered the French toast. The French Toast came with a tad bit of fruit on the top. The fruit really made the dish and it would have been nice if there was more. He like it, but it wasn't filling enough compared to my stack of pancakes for the same prices so he probably won't order it again. My pancakes were a solid order. I believe I ordered the short stack that was 2 pancakes with real maple syrup and butter. It costs extra if you want additional maple syrup, which I didn't need there was plenty, but I could have done with more butter. I'm a true butter fan. Overall it was an excellent experience and I look forward to going back.

    Fresh Herb omelette
    Na'ilah G.

    Always a great experience when coming here. The staff are always very kind and welcoming. I get the waffle each time, it's my favorite in the Bay Area. Other dishes are solid as well. The seating and tables inside are pretty close to each other, but they have a bar if you don't want to feel as cramped. Definitely the best place to go to if you want a really good waffle!

    Birthday cupcake
    Gabrielle B.

    Oceanview diner is a two part breakfast/lunch spot in downtown Berkeley. One section offers food Togo, while next door is the actual diner. I love the retro feel of the diner and the cute interior, but loved the modern yelp wait list option! You can shop or walk around while you wait for your table. Our server and everyone else were so nice and welcoming. They made my brunch with my mom feel extra special with a birthday cake and song! It was such a treat and the cupcake was sensational... so fluffy, soft and the most creamy lemon frosting that tasted like summer in a bite. Everyone made me feel really special! The rest of the food was also incredible. I allowed myself to splurge and try the challah French toast, since it was a special occasion, and it was worth EVERY calorie. The bread was so soft and perfectly crisp on the outside! The flavor was perfect and I love that they use real maple syrup. Although French toast is always a little indulgent, it wasn't too sweet or rich and it left me perfectly full. Between the amazing atmosphere, fun and friendly staff and unmatched delicious food, this is easily one of the best brunch experiences I've ever had. I will be back next time I'm in Berkeley to try more of the delicious menu!

    $50+ for this meal in the picture. The waffle was cardboard thin and dry... the potato pancake(bottom) is just underwhelming. - A breakfast meal featuring hash browns topped with shredded cheese and onions, sour cream, and syrup, with a cup of coffee and other breakfast dishes in the background.
    Helen Z.

    The service was fine. We were seated inside, and it was quite loud. Unfortunately, the food (pictured) was underwhelming, especially given the $50+ price point for the entire meal shown. The waffle was cardboard thin and dry. The potato pancake was the most disappointing dish (and that's coming from someone who loves both potatoes and pancakes). Maybe we just happened to order the wrong things, but at that price range, there are many better brunch or diner options in the Bay Area. Berkeley, in particular, is certainly not short on better choices.

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    Kristine K.

    First time here for a Too Good to Go surprise bag for a quick lunch. We got 2 slices of pizza, dolmas, and a cookie, which was the perfect amount for our meal. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful with answering my questions related to my nut allergy. Brought back good memories of coming here for brunch when it was Bette's!

    Too Good to Go surprise bag - two pizza slices and orzo salads
    Sydney J.

    I ordered a Too Good to Go surprise bag from them when I happened to have the time to come by during the pickup window. At first I knocked on the main diner door and the diner section already appeared to be closed with the employees cleaning up in the back, as I didn't realize there was a separate door next door for the to-go counter/section, so it took a few minutes before I was finally able to get an employee's attention and they redirected me to the right place. Once I was at the correct counter, then it was quick to get my surprise bag. It came with two dishes that seemed to be orzo salads (they were not labeled and I am not great at identifying ingredients), and two big cheese pizza slices. The salads are more on the sour and acidic side but I liked them, and the vegetables were cut into thin slices, which helps me deal with what would normally be more rubbery or slippery. The pizza slices are huge but not particularly memorable as cheese pizza goes, I would probably stick with a different pizza place if I wanted pizza. But I will give them props for having a pretty large quantity of food for this surprise bag.

    Hot Dog with potatoes
    Walter B.

    Walt from Walt's Adventures now adventuring at the Oceanview Diner in Berkeley, California. This 50s style diner is located on 4th street, has both indoor and outdoor dining, and has both an extensive breakfast and lunch menus to choose from to fulfill any desire. All of our selections arrived within an acceptable amount of time considering that the diner never saw a decrease in patrons. No doubt this eatery is quite popular. Regrettably, our food was placed before us not as we had specified for my sandwich had lettuce and no additional plate accompanied the dish that was to be shared. Granted there were heaters for their immediate outside area but not for those seating farther away from the diner. I look forward to returning to the diner in the future to discover if their breakfast selections matched the fine quality of their lunch creations.

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    Cassidy I.

    This diner is so cute! It's got a very retro design, with pink accents. I also enjoyed the food, especially that they use real maple syrup! The challah French toast was easily my favorite dish, though I wish there was a combo option with bacon or something else savory. The latkes were also delicious! The onions gave them a nice freshness, and the apple sauce is always nice. We were seated and served food within about 15 minutes of walking in the door. I would advise to go with a group of 4 of less total people as they do not have large tables.

    Potato pancakes
    Francisco M.

    This is a cute diner with an old school aesthetic. It can get chatty but never overwhelming with noise. You can sit inside or outside. The seating can get a bit cramped but it's manageable. The service is great and food arrives at a good pace. The waitress have been fun and nice. The potato pancakes are really good. I managed to finish mine and never felt overly full. Just a right amount. I also tried their two eggs style with a side of bacon. It arrives with a sweet bread or toast. The bacon was a bit dry but tastes good still. The sourdough bread was good, not too hard. The prices can be a bit high though. Overall, I definitely recommend this location.

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    Everything was good there. Food was the right amount, service was good even though they restaurant was busy. Would go back again!

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    Oceanview diner is always a good breakfast/brunch spot never disappoints! Delicious food every time! Quality service.

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    Great food at a good value! We always have a good meal at Oceanview Diner. 85 characters.

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    Acme Bread Company - Inside the bakery

    Acme Bread Company

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    nothing hits better than fresh bread and getting it right from the source! acme works 24 hours to…read moredeliver fresh bread everyday and i just got to give them props for the dedication and hard work. the bread and pastries here are just so good. the hell wet levain is amazing! i love all the sesame seeds on the loaf and with butter = chef's kiss. their pizzas are amazing too and i plan to come back to try their other ones. i finally got to try their cheddar biscuits and it was amazing! not heavy at all and full of flavor. i sometimes get quite overwhelmed with the options since i want to try everything! love acme!

    Visit date: 4/19/2026…read more We came about an hour before closing on a Sunday, so unfortunately many of the items I wanted to try based on other people's recommendations were already sold out. We ended up getting three things: * The cheese twist was soooo good! The cheese was flavorful and the pastry itself was perfectly done. * The apple pastry was interesting. Unlike many places where the pastry is either bland or overly sweet, Acme's pastry had a slight saltiness to it, which I actually think is genius. I almost always prefer a hint of savory flavor to balance out the sweetness from the filling or topping. My only issue with this one was that the apple topping was not sweet at all and leaned more tart, so paired with the salty pastry, it was not quite the flavor combination I was hoping for. * The mini raspberry pastry had the same issue for me. The raspberry topping was just a bit too tart and sour for my taste. Even though not everything was a hit for me, I would definitely come back and give this bakery another chance, especially since we arrived so late and missed out on many of their most popular items.

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