Carolyn was the sweetest and we got seated very quickly. Very good food and coffee as well.

What a great treat! We came for a late Sunday brunch and were totally impressed with everything about this place. The location and outside tables are perfect. The service was so nice and accommodating. And the food was delicious and nicely portioned! My huevos rancheros were excellente! read more

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Cute diner on Fourth street. The wait time was not bad for 2 people. We had the ham and cheese omelette and the pear and cranberry pancake Soufflé. The soufflé takes about half an hour or so. I'm glad we had the omelette first. Honestly the soufflé would have been good for 2 people and it was very good. I will order it again. For the omelette, it was ok and next time I come, will definitely try the huevos rancheros. read more

Oceanview Diner - Ham and cheese omelette with morning bun - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Nothing special about this place. Average fever rated. I rather get the McDobalds breakfast platter than this place. Service suck. Ambience suck. read more

We've been coming to Oceanview Diner (Bette's) for almost a decade. Ever since the change in ownership we sadly, rarely come here anymore. The service and food have not been the same :( which makes me very sad because this was my favorite breakfast spot. We gave it another chance today after months of not coming and again food was not up to par and it took 30+ minutes just to get our food. In the 30+ minutes we waited for our food and even after receiving our food, no one ever came to check in. It took a while just to get someone's attention so I can get the check. So so bummed. read more

The atmosphere is nostalgic. Food is decent but wasn't a fan of the homemade pork sausage. Decent breakfast but overpriced. Service was good. read more

Delicious! And love that they're a co op now! The staff were so friendly and everyone was so welcoming. The tuna melt was a standout meal for me! read more

Service good food TERRIBLE maybe worst breakfast I had in my life no joke.)?&();!;):$):):):7:)

I went for breakfast with my girlfriend there and we ordered an omelette to share and the soufflé pancake. The omelette was very well done and the pancake was so amazing. Very fluffy and moist. read more

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Amazing food (their buttermilk pancakes are something I always try and fail to replicate at home despite having the recipe!), proper diner atmosphere and friendly staff with the mood you expect. A local icon and for a good reason. If I had any suggestions, some plant-based sausage option would be nice, but can't complain at all other than that :) read more

Really neat place but very busy. My party of 2 was seated fairly quickly in the outdoor seating area they have, we waited maybe 5 minutes at most. The food was a little pricey but it came out quick... The staff was friendy as well. I hope to come back and experience eating inside and trying something diferent and giving a better rating. read more

Oceanview Diner - Corned Beef Hash with Poached eggs. - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious food and courteous, friendly, and attentive staff. Can be a bit of a wait on weekends but wandering around the nearby shops while you wait is a good past time. read more

Literally nothing special or even decent. Boring, generic, and poor quality. Why anyone would wait for a table is beyond me. Do yourself a favor and go to one of the many other brunch spots in the area that have better food and better service. read more

I think you should avoid this place unless you want overpriced food poisoning, my order was wrong when I asked about it they tried to make it seems like I ordered it wrong even though bacon and sausage patties don't sound the same, runny scrambled eggs are not very appealing either, this seem intentional, especially with the leering that we received from the waitress. read more

A great classic local diner! Even on a weekend, we were able to get a seat within 15mins because they were so efficient. The menu is full of all your diner favorites including omlettes, breakfast combos, pancakes, and sandwiches. I ordered the French Toast. I was thrilled to see the bread was challah, which was very fluffy and extra flavorful. On top they sprinkled a small amount of powdered sugar and melted butter, giving it a nice smooth and sweet bite. They give you a very small cup of fresh maple syrup on the side. I wish they gave you more because it barely covered half my slices of toast, and I didn't want to pay the extra $1.50 for more. If I were to choose again, I'd get the Deluxe French Toast with the fresh fruit and put it on top to give it more freshness and not as dry. It just seemed expensive to be $17 for french toast, fruit and yogurt so I didn't order it this time since the toast alone was $13.50. The good thing is, the 4 slices of toast are very filling. Overall a good experience for a classic diner meal. read more

Oceanview Diner - French Toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Mom and daughter morning of getting hair done followed by brunch. We walked over to Bette's Oceanview Diner for a bite. They had plentiful outdoor seating with lots of shade, and cool, diner style, indoor seating. We ate indoors today. My daughter had a waffle with fruit and I had the smoked salmon scramble with black beans vs potatoes. My daughter was a little disappointed in the waffle. We were expecting a fluffy, thick waffle and instead received a flat one. Taste was good, could have had more fruit, but looked like a grated pancake. Maybe the flour choice? The black beans were perfectly cooked and seasoned, lot if salmon bits in the creamy scramble and a nicely toasted bagel, with plenty if cream cheese. It was a good breakfast, overall. read more

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I feel terrible I didn't get any of the staff's names but let me tell you from the moment I was greeted by the host the vibe was spectacular. All the staff was extremely friendly and you could tell they took pride in every bit of their work. That right there could be the whole reason for the 5 star review but on to the food! I ordered a double shot iced americano and it was spectacular flavor was bold and a perfect compliment to my meal. I originally came in because I was craving a waffle but after seeing the potato pancake on the menu I couldn't resist. It was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, topped with apple sauce and cream top notch! I also ordered the huevos ranchero and enjoyed the flavor down to the last bite! I went solo dolo on a Sunday around noon so probably after their initial morning rush but was still a packed house. My wait was maybe 15 minutes at most which wasn't bad at all. I sat at the diner counter which was a nice touch. They have standard indoor booths and outdoor tables. At check in they allow you to request either one or whichever is available first. 1000% will be returning here, still have to try that waffle after all! read more

We really really like this place, it's a little bit hard to articulate why. It's just a good, old fashioned, not fancy diner place. Not a retro, hipster, ironic diner. If that makes sense? Anyway, there will be a long long wait. So get over there, put your name on the list, have some patience, do some window shopping, and you will be rewarded. The prices are reasonable, and the food is very tasty. read more

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Great food and great service! Pleasure meeting you as well Carlos! Can't wait to come back and enjoy a meal for lunch!

Carlos the gentleman who works here served me the biggest hug when I needed it the most. This is a special place not just because of the food they serve but because of the kindness of the staff. Thank you, Carlos! I will always remember that hug and that day as my family member's funeral was on that day. With love! read more

Oceanview Diner - Love the Diner! - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Superb service with amazing food and excellent location! Sit at the counter for a good show and great atmosphere. Will be back again for the great food and service. read more

Everyone who works here is committed to making diner food at the most elevated level I've ever had. The cozy retro atmosphere of the building makes it easy for you to miss the fact that this isn't just a breakfast spot, this is clearly a team of people with (maybe?) michelin experience engineering a love letter to the period the building was built as a diner menu. Nothing on the menu feels like an afterthought, everything feels meticulously planned as a whole. They are consistent in quality every single time. This is hands down the best place to get breakfast in the entire east bay. If I were you, I would watch carefully the names of anyone who wrote a one star review on this place. They are monsters and should f$&@ off back to IHOP read more

LOVE this diner!! Not gonna lie came here solely for the soufflé pancake and it did not disappoint. I ordered the chocolate swirl flavor because my bf didn't like their seasonal fruit (peaches) although it's the most popular. Upon ordering the waitress said the wait is 40 min for the soufflé but it was worth every minute. Warm, fluffy, the perfect amount of sweetness and such a generous portion. My bf and I were only able to finish half of it since we also ordered a lox scramble. Definitely recommend if you like cutesy diner vibes! read more

Oceanview Diner - Chocolate swirl soufflé pancake - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

My girlfriend and I were on our winter road trip, and a part of that trip entailed visiting her old college friend residing in Berkeley. We went to pick her up, and she suggested this place for breakfast. We made our way over here, and we were lucky to find parking just around the corner from this diner. This place was packed that day. We put our name on the waitlist, and fortunately we were seated in less than 5 minutes. After checking out the menu, I decided on a cheese and spinach omelets, home fries, and toast. The rest of my party had omelets, home fries, and pancakes. I tried a bit of the pancakes, and they were delicious! The food was well-prepped and made with quality ingredients. This is great, considering that many other food joints have gone downhill in quality. I can see why this place is popular. The next time I find myself in Berkeley, I will definitely stop by this great diner. Oceanview Diner, you guys rock! read more

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The food is amazing and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The wait can sometimes be a little long on the weekends so arrive early with your full party. read more

Friendly service, well-organized weekend waitlist...good coffee! We had the Maryland and the Philly plates with the perfect omelette...morning bun and blueberry muffin. As good as ever. read more

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Great breakfast diner in the heart of Berkeley's Fourth Street. Basic breakfast fare but well done. Very retro feel to the place. I had the basic breakfast with eggs and sausage. I really appreciated the fact that the scrambled eggs were cooked soft and creamy, just the way I like it! read more

Food was great; our server was friendly, attentive, and very responsive to our requests. Great to sit outside; very dog-friendly.

Diner's are always a good call and Oceanview is prob one of the best there is. The food is hearty, warm, and so delicious. I came here with a fairly large party to celebrate a birthday and the staff were sooo accommodating and kind. Carlos was our server and he was phenomenal. Basically my entire table and I ordered the same thing lol but a slightly different variation of it. We all got a drink, I had the kir royale which is essentially champagne with cranberry liquor. It was tasty and not too sweet. I also got the California breakfast but don't eat ham so they let me sub it for lox! It was super yummy this way, especially with the lemon butter sauce. And of course getting a soufflé pancake is a must. We tried the one with seasonal fruits which was chefs kiss. I can't wait to come back and try the other flavors read more

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Not a big fan of this place especially after the waitstaff were unwilling to allow me to order slightly off-menu. What I really wanted was their eggs with bacon and toast, substituting French toast for the toast portion (I would have been happy to pay extra, but they wouldn't even consider it!). That wouldn't have been so bad, but they asked us to leave immediately after finishing our breakfast (mid-conversation) because others were waiting. This was on a Thursday morning, it wasn't even busy. I understand needing to turn tables, but asking people to leave immediately is extremely rude. I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Service was good! It was extremely busy but the food came out quickly! It gives the feel of an old fashion diner. The booths are really small. read more

I have Been a customer for over 30 years. Great friendly service that you can count on. I missed the old owners, but the new owners have worked there for years, so it's still my place to go.... Love the Maryland the Reuben sandwich with home-fries on sourdough instead of rye and the pancakes , are to die for yummy read more

Friendly greeting and offered coffee/tea while I waited for my party to arrive. Enjoyed the corned beef hash and poached eggs with a lovely morning bun (mix between a croissant and cinnamon roll)! Wait staff came to check on us several times. Would come back to try more sweet treats and have the hash again. read more

The food was great! Service A+ My client and I enjoyed ourselves so much. We enjoyed the interactions with the staff who bring a smile to your face. I had pancakes, scrambled eggs and chicken apple sausage. Yummm eggs were just as I asked. Client had a Ruben sandwich with potato salad. She ate it all! Thank you Oceanview!!! read more

Oceanview Diner is my favorite breakfast spot in Berkeley and perhaps all of the Bay Area. It has a cozy, old-school vibe which I adore and think is hard to find nowadays. While the portions are smaller than your average brunch place, I think the dishes are well worth the price. Simple things like house potatoes and caramelized onions are cooked to perfection and the ingredients used are high-quality and fresh. My boyfriend and I greatly enjoyed their seasonal vegetable omelette and strawberry soufflé pancake. I usually hate omelettes because the eggs feel so rubbery when cooked this way, but I actually loved this dish. The pancake is also not sweet on its own so you can taste it to your liking with maple syrup. Service was awesome, quick and efficient. A bit of a wait to get in but once we ordered, we did not have to wait long for our food. read more

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I am a regular here and have such a great experience every time! I ate brunch here today around 11:30 with my mom and dog. We joined the waitlist and were seated within 15 minutes. For drinks, we each got a decaf almond milk latte. They're served in large glasses and are so comforting especially on cold days! We each ordered an herb and cheese omelette with sourdough bread, as well as a stack of buttermilk pancakes to share. Their omelettes are French style and my absolute favorite! They're so light, fluffy, and flavorful. And of course, the potatoes with onions are perfectly crispy and go so well with the eggs. The pancakes are always good, super thick and fluffy and drowned in maple syrup. Overall, this is definitely my go-to breakfast place and I love their omelettes! Just be prepared for a little wait on most days, but I promise it's worth it! read more

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Poor service and communication. Once we were seated, we had to wait another 15 minutes before a server came to take our order. And then food also took another 30 minutes. We only ordered pancakes and scrambled eggs too. Total 45 minutes of waiting for food, and none of the servers came to check in on us during that time. read more

It's been a few years since I had last been to the Oceanview café. In fact, the last time I was there it was still owned by Bette and her husband back in 2011 and again in 2014. From the last time I remembered, I had visited after a grueling 16 hour shift and wanted something comforting. I had their Maryland Breakfast and it was super appetizing. Fast-forward to this morning (Tuesday 0900), my colleagues and I decided to catch breakfast here. It wasn't that busy but there weren't any indoor booths available and it was too cold to sit outside. We were faced with checking into their wait list or catching a spot at the bar (If you plan on coming with a large group, I suggest jumping on that wait list before arriving (you can join the list through yelp)). I'm glad we decided to sit at the bar because we were front and center of seeing the cooks and the hearing the hustle and bustle of the kitchen. The service was friendly the minute we walked through the door and all throughout our meal. I ordered the spicy scrambled eggs with home fries and toast. I have to say, seeing the food being made was so fascinating, I felt like a toddler watching the cooks performing magic (quickly grabs phone and resets my audible back to Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential). It's a real fast paced kitchen and yes they're cooking as fast as they can to make sure your food arrives to you properly. I enjoyed my spicy scrambled eggs but most importantly, I enjoyed the memories that I also had here from the previous owners. The current owners kept the same menu, the prices did go up a little from what I remembered, and the soufflés still take 30 minutes. The diner seems a bit more open because of the missing pie that hung from the ceiling but I appreciate the cleaner atmosphere. We'll for sure be back. read more

Oceanview Diner - Spicy scrambled eggs - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Join the waitlist to avoid standing in line. This popular classic diner spot has been a long standing Berkeley classic spot. Service was quick and efficient. The decor is reminiscent of a classic diner. They are known for their pancakes and soufflé pancakes in particular. They have an extensive menu with a wide of variety of egg, pancake, waffle breakfast classics as well as alcoholic brunch drinks. Parking is street only but easily available. read more

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This place is a go to breakfast joint for amazing comfort food. The food was so filling, hearty, and tasty. I recommend the California breakfast- the lemon butter mixed with ham and tomato was out of this world!! We also split the berry soufflé which was so light and fluffy. Aside from the amazing food the staff was incredibly accommodating. We had a large party and they went out of their way to help find us a table that would work. Great food great staff great service. 10/10 must have in Berkeley! read more

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