Very cute diner, small space and lively even on a weekday morning! A place where everyone seems to be getting in and out before work. Service was great, very fast and friendly. Abundant w the coffee refills! My breakfast was good! A little pricey for my taste but yummy and a good experience to go to this infamous Bay Area spot. No Oceanview in sight which I was shocked by LOL a lot of lil shops and coffee nearby in case you need to study or grab little gifts/clothes/snacks afterwards. Lots of metered street parking up and down the block. read more

Oceanview Diner - California breakfast - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

An excellent place for breakfast ANY day! I have always loved the prompt service and fresh ingredients. read more

i've been here several times and each time warrants 5 stars. the atmosphere is casual and upbeat, but there is often a long wait. no matter how busy the diner is, servers are always quick, polite, friendly, and attentive. the ingredients here are fresh and everything tastes amazing. however, the mexican scramble was the only dodgy meal that i would skip next time. read more

Oceanview Diner - eggs benedict and french toast from before reopen - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Disappointed. I've eaten here before when there were lines out the door. I felt lucky to get a table...no wait. We ordered a breakfast plate to share but the breakfast potatoes were burnt. Charred. I was going to send them back but I saw the cook had a pile of breakfast potatoes in the corner of the grill so I would probably get a scoop of the same. We also ordered a vanilla shake. It took some time to get but once we did, it was a super thick shake. Felt like it was almost all ice cream. I'm not complaining about that. Perhaps we came on a bad day. Was a little disappointed on our visit. read more

This place has gone so downhill it makes me sad because the spot itself is cute. Service now is so poor you have to ask and ask and ask and wait, and try again for things like napkins & condiments or water when theyre not even busy, just chatting each other up! maybe it would be better t just leave it on the table so we're not interrupting read more

Always great food and service! From old owners to new. We will keep coming here. Just a little over priced but willing to pay for great food and service. read more

Such a cute spot. We had to wait briefly for a table but service was very quick once we sat down. Breakfast was very tasty and as was the double cappuccino. Despite being very busy we never felt rushed. Server was very personable. Will go back. read more

Best diner breakfast in the bay area! Friendly staff and delicious food. The French Omelette is to die for and the Scrapple is amazing read more

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Jessy was so great! Yummy food! Fun atmosphere. I had the French toast and it was sooo good! Fun place to come with family or friends:)

Food was excellent! I ate the Mexican breakfast and a mimosa. The food was seasoned well and extremely tasty and filling. Husband had the Maryland corn beef hash and egg, and he thought it was also seasoned well and filling. Staff was friendly and made an enjoyable dining experience. Definitely a local and authentic food experience and would highly recommend. read more

The coffee cup was very dirty. I had brunch and the coffee cup was very dirty. I wonder if the waitress is checking properly. read more

Good food and service. Took off a star because they serve a cheap ketchup with high fructose corn syrup. This stuff is bad for us and there are plenty of non HFCS ketchup alternatives. Surprised to find this in a quality eatery, in Berkeley of all places! read more

Great food and service. We make this out Saturday morning breakfast routine. Glad they opened back up.

The Oceanview Diner is sooooooooo good! Everything is delicious, and the staff is super-friendly and helpful. My mostly vegetarian family is grateful for the wide array of tasty vegetarian options, too. We love this restaurant! read more

4 stars because of the flies. The service, the people, the food were all great. Ordered the soufflé pancake very 1st thing, and then had breakfast. Food was delicious. The potato pancakes must be the best in town. Meanwhile out came the soufflé and it was a serious endeavor. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. Never. Change of management hasn't changed the lovely food or the lovely staff!!

Still good after all these years. I love that we can have our dog on the patio as we eat. My grandma first took me here maybe 25 years ago, and I've come now and then ever since. If I have a friend coming to the area, this is the go-to place. They actually know how to poach eggs and make a benedict. read more

Classic diner vibe. Great food and great service. A special find for a weekend breakfast when you're in the Berkeley area.

You must order the soufflé pancake at least once! My favorite is with seasonal fruit. Scrapple on the menu is another nice touch.

Came here for breakfast last weekend bc I recently moved in the neighborhood and it was so delicious. I got the ham and cheese omelette with fresh herbs and it was SO good. It was well made, the potatoes were also delish, and the service was great! Can't wait to go back! read more

The California breakfast was delicious with the poached eggs and lemon butter sauce. The staff were all so accommodating for our party and everything came out perfect. Carlos was amazing! Such a cute place--we can't wait to return! read more

excellent all round - everything from service to quality is impeccable. the meatloaf was well seasoned and portions were generous. both inside and outside seating have a great feel and the staff are always willing to help. definitely my new regular read more

Oceanview Diner - meatloaf, side salad and homemade blue cheese dressing - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

My son (17 yo) and I were out running errands just prior to the 4th of July holiday. We were over on 4th street () and decided to stop in at the Oceanview Diner for brunch. The 50's/60's esque decor drew us in, the sights and fragrances of the deliciousness on the tables everywhere, held us there. It was a sunny day, so the area was busy and we had a small wait. No problem, gave us some time to catch up and, 'people with their puppies', watch. The ambience was lively and very, "Northern California", i.e. light and breezy. The food was WONDEFUL. My son had the lemon, poppyseed pancakes, (I got a small taste). They were, fluffy, flavorful, with that marvelous nutty lemon flavor, that you want with this dish. I opted for the potato pancakes, with apple sauce and sour cream. They were prepared to perfection. Golden brown, crisp edges, delicate, tender, moist inside. They all but melted in my mouth at the first taste. In addition to the food, the staff was cheerful and attentive, the gentleman who seated us, was the exact blend of maitre d' and circus barker. A fantastic, amiable man, he was the absolute topper to the entire experience! I would give10/10 stars! Next time, we'll take the whole family! read more

Soo good! Food is on point and staff is super nice! One of the best breakfast spots in the bay- just wish I lived closer!!

Top notch. Hasn't lost a step in its transformation to "Oceanview Diner"! Now featuring weekly specials. Nothing on the menu is a bad choice. read more

This is a go to spot for our family. Everything we've tried in the menu is great. Plus, the service is always 10/10 and if there's a wait you can walk around and window shop or catch the live music down the street. I haven't tried the takeout options next door but everything looks good there too! read more

Good service and wonderful French Toast. Enjoyed our meal. Rather long wait, but worth it.

Went to breakfast this am with the hubby. I had the corn beef hash and he had the California hash, their version an eggs Benedict. Large portions, brought half my meal home. Limited seating, go early. Some outdoor seating, we sat inside in the far back. Fun watching the kitchen, they work in such synchrony. Would go again if in the neighborhood. read more

They are back! Food exactly the same-fantastic! Wait times have not been bad! Great district! read more

I was so hungry this morning. All I wanted was some good food. Today I ended up at Oceanview Diner. What a treat. So neat, and clean. The staff was so helpful. Started with the Eggs Benedict, finished with the homemade Chorizo and Black Beans. Ocean view is highly recommended, and know I know why. Take your significant so you don't get in trouble like I did. read more

Made it a point to make sure to get there 30 minutes before their closing time... (Because the soufflé pancakes take extra time to prepare). Given Covid, we ate outside. Service was exceptional, our server was super cool and helpful. Gave recommendations to those in our that didn't know what they wanted. Me, I came for the soufflé pancake. In my opinion, it's a must order. read more

Betty's Oceanview Diner (which has no view of the ocean) is a Berkeley institution. The food is great, good menu, and we had great service. It's a diner so hopefully that describes the ambiance piece of the review. read more

Get the scrapple - homemade for years - takes me home to Philadelphia. I love scrapple it's delicious.

Food is great but wait can be long. Outside seating available but was a longer wait than inside.

Always a great choice when I'm in Berkeley. I was in town for 4 days and ate there twice. The food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance is that of an old fashioned diner. Their baked goods can't be beat. read more

My husband and I are normally big fans of this restaurant. Today we ordered a Cobb salad and bratwurst and potato pancakes. The bratwurst was underwhelming, came out tiny and flavorless. The chopped Cobb salad was just ok, annoying served on a plate. This made it messy to eat. The potato pancakes were good. Maybe it's best to stick with breakfast menu. read more

Busy but the waiter was attentive and kind. The food was okay, nothing special. It was okay.

Wait for table was longer than their app said, but it was a busy Sunday so no fault there. The subpar rating is for service- the couple seated after us next to our table had their order taken first, food served and check before we got ours. Waited far too long for an order of pancakes, potato pancakes and suasage. The syrup came in a container slightly larger than a thimble. Nothing special about the food for the price. It was far from being worth the wait for the table and the food. read more

The best pancakes I've ever had, bacon crispy too. Watched the cooks make the food serve it up hot n fresh. So efficient and well made. Great americano too. read more

Love this place! It has been a landmark restaurant for 40 years and be been going that entire time. Recently changed owners but was purchased by staff, and it hasn't changed a bit. read more