Went in on a Saturday for brunch with friends. They were very busy and did not take reservations. We sat after our full party had arrived. It was my first time here and I felt it was just okay. They didn't have a lot of options on the menu. I ordered the bagel plate and shared it with a friend who ordered the potato cakes. The bagel was good ( hard to mess up a bagel!) but the potatoes were bland. We also stopped at the bakery attached to the restaurant. I got cookies and brownies for the family. We all had the same opinions of very dry and not good for the pastries. read more

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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

Excellent food and staff. Nice vibe, especially counter service. Will definitely be back.

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

The ultimate Classic diner, had an early breakfast the other morning while in town. Like stepping back in time warp, the interior is 1950s black, white and pink. This local landmark closed in 22 a little over a year ago is back. I was greeted walking in the door and seated immediately. I sat in the back and took it all in with a good cup of joe. After giving the menu a once over I decided on a bowl of Steal Cut Oats with golden raisins and brown sugar, a side with a bowl of fruit fruit and a short stack of pancakes. It was a good hearty breakfast and it hit the spot on my visit. The oats were good with the golden raisins and brown sugar it made for a nice mornings start. The fresh fruit bowl was a work of art and delicious. The short stack, two plate sized flapjacks were also really good and well prepared, cooked near perfect and very good too. It was once Bette's Oceanview, now revived as before it is again a great place to grab breakfast and worth a visit and your support. 4 Stars a solid choice in the area 00872 read more

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Been here for brunch/lunch a few times now. They have a good sized menu with unique pancake offerings and traditional breakfast plates. The corned beef hash is a healthy serving, as are the specialty pancakes and other entrees. Pros: Good menu of breakfast/brunch/lunch food, all have been delicious. Cons: Can get very busy on the weekends so come early or late. Can also be pretty loud inside so if you want a bit more quiet, sitting outside is probably better. read more

Oceanview Diner - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food is great. Service needs some work. Can sit for ten minutes before anyone considers taking your order. I get it's an attempt at a homie feel but you don't want to be ignored. Better choices abound. 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

Legendary kitchen has been slinging pancakes, coffee, and milkshakes since before you were born. California Breakfast forever. You'll always be Bette's to me, Oceanview Diner. read more

Cute and lively breakfast place, they were so nice and attentive inside. the food came out fast and was a big enough portion to share between my toddler and I. The hot chocolate was our favorite and my daughter got to sit up at the counter to watch them cook the whole time she ate. Perfect place for a fun breakfast date. read more

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

The ambiance is exquisitely droll Americana, the service is universally friendly, and the food is ridiculously delicious. The only issue with this really astonishingly great brunch place is that everyone else loves it too. The wait is always longer than long, the servers are always overwhelmed, and sometimes orders get lost in the shuffle or their signature potatoes come out burnt and not cooked long enough. If everyone didn't love them so much it would be an unmitigated delight, but all perfection is worth a little suffering, and the pancakes and omelets on a Sunday morning are the dictionary definition of perfection. read more

The soufflé pancake was amazing and service was fantastic! We cannot wait to return! We were just drinking coffee while waiting for our fancy soufflé pancake but even while waiting, our to go coffee cups were full and the service was above and beyond. read more

Long wait times, others being seated before our party. Gave up went to the take out deli next door of the same establishment and received equally dour service from the ladies at the counter. read more

Absolutely love this place for a casual brunch on Fourth street! I came here with a big group and the staff was super accommodating for us and made our overall experience so memorable. Ocean view diner serves up all the classic breakfast staples in a quaint diner atmosphere. My favorite is the California Benedict subbed with lox. It comes with 2 poached eggs, grilled tomatoes and onions, and roasted potatoes covered in a flavorful and delicious lemon butter sauce. Make sure to first order a soufflé pancake as they take 30-40 min! We ordered one soufflé seasonal pear and cranberry pancake for the table which was the perfect dessert for our brunch! Incredible food with a staff that gives their customers exceptional service! Will definitely be back to try out the lunch menu next time! read more

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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

It's a blast to the past at this tiny diner, but be willing to wait at least 30-40 minutes for a table even with the added outdoor seating. The staff is very friendly but they could use a few more hands on deck. It's very clean and the menu has a great selection to choose from. My four year old granddaughter gave a thumbs up for the pancake soufflé and a double mmmm rating on the hot chocolate which was huge. Eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. Thanks for a wonderful Sunday brunch! read more

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Stopped by one of our fav dining establishments without a reservation. Joined the waitlist, within 5 minutes, we were seated. Jessie greeting us and served our Breakfast. I ordered the 2 eggs, chicken Apple sausage, country home potatoes. My handsome hubby had crispy bacon, 2 eggs and country home potatoes. The potatoes were cooked to perfection with slivers yellow onions. Breakfast came out fairly quickly as they were quite busy. The morning vibe with other diners were positive with snippets of smaller dogs seated with their dog families that were well behaved outdoors. As it just rained last night, the air was clean and crisp. We look forward to our next Oceanview Diner real soon, a fantastic experience. Jessie was very attentive to our needs. read more

Recently paid a visit and ordered a typical diner fare. Although the lunch menu commence at 11 am, the wait person took my meatloaf order with potato hash. As always, they want to accommodate their diners. My meatloaf was a thick slice with plenty of gravy and exceptional potato hash that was nice and crispy. The meatloaf had a very processed texture but again with the gravy, it was a wonderful diner fare. I enjoyed it very much with the always exceptional service. read more

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

Coffee is just ok. Food is prety good but very expensive A simple breakfast with coffee average around 30.00 Its seems to pricey for a dinner. Service is good. read more

So many diners have glutinous pancakes that stick to the roof of your mouth. Not Oceanview. These were fluffy and substantial, that magical combo. I think they have upped their maple syrup game since I last went over a year ago - two little tins instead of one - so I didn't need to order extra syrup. Coffee was hot and strong. The butter wasn't frozen solid. The sign-up is via iPad, and it was an efficient system with accurate time estimates. I was resigned to getting a counter seat, but instead got a corner seat at a table that gave me a view of the whole place. I was tempted to linger, but wanted to give others the chance to experience the very satisfying Oceanview Diner breakfast. read more

Been here twice. I always get spectacular service from Jessie. Everyone here works their booty off! They all deserve a raise lol. The aesthetics is quaint and definitely gives that diner feel that I like. I'm basic and got the two eggs breakfast both times, but the second time I ordered it, I ordered a poached egg which is such a game changer! I've heard great things about the soufflé pancakes, so that is what I am ordering the next time I decide to go! 10/10 recommended! 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

Wanting something different and not minding the drive from where we live, we decided to go to Oceanview Diner for brunch. I am all about trying chili if I see it on the menu and there I spotted it, CHILI!! I opted for chili and a side salad while my Hubby ordered the herb omelette with toast and homefried potatoes and onions. The omelette was fluffy and filled with cheese and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and not over spiced. The onions were al dente and the dollop of sour cream added a rich creaminess to the dish. The bread was perfectly toasted and was a good sized serving. We have been to this location before and I can't remember ever being disappointed. This is an establishment that knows what they are doing and the staff is always pleasant. From my observation they all seem to work well together and are always smiling. Cheers. read more

Oceanview Diner - Chili and side salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

Great modern diner experience that's been on 4th street for years. (Didn't this used to be Bette's?) I was here at 8:30am, and by 9:00am full house. The staff are uniformly friendly & helpful, kitchen is speedy. If you're not familiar with 4th street, it's blossomed into a moderately upscale couple blocks of retail, proof being an Apple Store. I was surprised since it's been at least 5 years since I last crossed the Bay Bridge from San Francisco. Yeah, I'm that much a snob. The customer next to me gave the impression the feeling it is mutual. She seemed surprised I was so nice. The only bummer is that I ordered a side of fruit, thinking the plate was smaller than a bowl. Wrong. Couldn't finish as I thought the citrus was a little off, tasted like grocery store fruit in container sitting on refrigerator shelf a while. Maybe I'm really picky. Bonus, your fellow customers are really friendly, I loved feeling like I was back in the Midwest. If you're not in a talking mood, select the isolated tables by the window. The booth minimum is three people. I highly recommend a 4th street detour off University Ave. to eat at Oceanview. read more

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Always comforted by the food here. Splurged on the 40 min soufflé pancake and went for the seasonal pear and cranberry flavor. Did not disappoint and was well worth the wait. Alice was a phenomenal and very personable server and hostess/cashier/barista. Love the vibes inside the diner. Always cheerful and retro. read more

Oceanview Diner - Soufflé pancake - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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 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

Oceanview Diner - Soufflé pancake - Sandwiches Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

My brothers treated us to breakfast here. Totally old school diner feel with elevated food. We arrived right around opening because the soufflés take 40 minutes and we planned to order them. To our surprise during our visit in never got too crowded in there. The service was outstanding. Outstanding! Every server we saw stopped and filled our coffee, I was never without. 3 of us ordered the 22 dollar soufflé. It was impressive and obviously an art, but I wished I would have ordered eggs and such as my husband did. The soufflé was just not my thing. My bad, I knew better but it looked so cool. Haha. The scone and potatoes on my husbands plate were very very good. The diner booths are very small, just an observation. Watching the chefs do there thing is fun! We had a wonderful experience but as always part of that was with whom I was dining. More expensive than most breakfast spots but like I said, elevated food. We had a very memorable morning. read more

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Looks like they had a name change (dropped Bette) but they still have the same menu - thank goodness! Love this cozy Berkeley spot on the popular 4th St. shopping area. There is paid street parking and some internal lots- good luck it's usually packed! They also have a to-go spot next door for some hot beverages and yummy baked goods. Inside is a cute comforting diner that serves delicious traditional American breakfast with a twist. Maryland Breakfast (Corned beef hash, poached eggs, roasted tomatoes) with a scone and the seasonal fruit soufflés pancakes are my favorite orders! The ambiance is diner style complete with the jukebox, counter with bar stools, checkered floor, and booths. I also remember a huge pie slice hanging from the ceiling of the diner - I'll have to try a slice next time! read more

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

Quick Summary: - Home fries are so good! - Strong coffee but it's not sour - If your coffee cup becomes empty, the staff generously pours you another refill (black) - soufflé pancake series takes roughly an hour to arrive (fifty minutes) - outdoor and indoor seating available - There is a tablet to reserve a spot. A text message is sent to you, when your seat is almost open I have written a review of Oceanview Diner years ago, but it looks like the link is inactive, so writing a more updated review of my food experience here. This year, we came here twice because it's a great diner to eat good food. The area here is a cute and also trendy shopping area, that has cool boutiques and shops. They have a reservation style, where you can save a spot and a text message is sent to your device, when it's nearing your turn. After setting mine, it didn't take too long for the text message to arrive. We were just browsing one store close by, so we quickly hopped across the street to claim our seats. The potato's home fries are the best! It's crispy on the outside and it's perfectly flavored, soft potatoes inside. The onions are also cooked in a nice crispy and fried way! Both go well with the sour cream, that is dolloped on top. For the second visit, I decided to order the soufflé pancake. I heard from the staff, that it takes a while, but I misheard what they said (thought they said 'fifteen,' but it turned out it was "fifty"). What I was prepared for was how filling it looked. so I ordered a side of home fries and coffee and waited for it. Knowing the time now, for the next visit, I would share a savory lunch with my family member and then have the soufflé pancake for dessert at the end. After fifty minutes, it arrived, and it took my breath away because it was so splendid! It jiggled as it was set onto the table and fluffed up in grandeur. How are the bananas floating on this cloud, that looks so fluffy yet sturdy enough to lift the banana slices. The taste was amazing too! A fork slice needed no pressure to cut it. It's great on its own, but I think tasted better after drizzling it with maple syrup. The batter is very light, so for most they would say there is no flavor in the pancake. I didn't taste the brandy, so my relative (who doesn't like food with alcohol taste in them) was able to eat it without any issues. I really like coming here to eat brunch -- and definitely try either the home fries or be patient for the soufflé pancake! I will come back to try the one with apple! 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

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

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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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

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