Cute brunch spot in a charming neighborhood in Berkeley. I got a buttermilk pancake, eggs, and sausage, which were all tasty. Note: you order and pay before you get seated. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Doc's Delight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

As a first timer I thought the breakfast was of good quality. I had the North East. Scrambled eggs easy were on point. The potatoes with red beets was a nice change in color. Sour dough toast with jam ( apricot or marmalade without rinds) was delicious. Very eye pleasing. You order at the register when you first arrive. We came extra early before the opening. Good and popular spot for breakfast. Too bad they are closing on August 31. Maybe I'll try to swing by for lunch to see what fare they offer before they shutter their doors. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - North East - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

We were craving some waffles and found this spot online, they did not disappoint! Probably my some of the best waffles I've ever had! The location is so cute and the staff are amazing! While waiting for our table we found out they are closing soon which is really sad! I wish we had discovered this place sooner. If you haven't been before get out there before they are gone!! read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Garden Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I really wanted to like this place, but my experience was disappointing. I ordered the chicken apple sausage and the potato pancake -- both came out burned. The flavors might've been good otherwise, but it was hard to enjoy anything that overcooked. Service was fine, but the food missed the mark this time. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Super sad Rick & Ann's is closing, guess I will be driving down to my other fave Sconehenge on Shattuck for brunch from now on

I've been here a few times and I love it every time! The food always comes out super quick, the service is great, and the food is always delicious. Today was a Saturday morning, so it was pretty busy, and we had to wait for a table for about 10 minutes, which wasn't too bad. I ordered the eggs royale and it was hands down my favorite dish so far! If you're looking for great value, I highly recommend the Emily's egg plate--it's a solid choice for the price. Overall, a fantastic breakfast spot that never disappoints! read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Eggs Royale - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Along with about a million other people, I'm absolutely heartbroken that this place will be closing. I have the most wonderful memories of going to this place when I lived in Berkeley / Oakland. I don't go as often since I live on the peninsula, but still have visited from time to time. I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said, but this place is so beloved for so many reasons. You will be very, very missed. read more

If I could zero stars for the experience I really would. This was the most disappointing meal for the price being a special? I hadn't even started to eat. Our other items were fine and typical standard of quality from Rick & Ann's. When asked a server walking by if this was this typical for a special, the response was "i can't do anything about it as this was what came out of the kitchen." Really? Not acceptable. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - "Skirt Steak Special" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Caveat - I'm from the east coast and we don't tofu. But when in Rome...so I said what the hell and ordered the curried tofu scramble. I figured if it was horrible at least I tried. Well smack my Sam I am! Turns out I like curried tofu scramble. Not gonna lie, the huge heap of crispy breakfast potatoes helped. The fresh scone wasn't a miss either. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Curried Tofu Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Though I'm not a huge fan of brunch/breakfast if it's something you can make at home, Rick & Ann's does it right! They have a great selection of breakfast and lunch items that make it worth the visit and waiting. Ordering works such that you put your name down to get seated and before they show you your table, you place your order next to the host stand & pay. It seems more on the efficient side but I can see how some folks don't like the linear process. It has a very cozy and homey feeling with both indoor and outdoor (covered seating). I ordered the steak sandwich which was great in portion and quality of meat. Their red velvet pancakes were amazing and had the perfect amount of buttercream frosting & nuts. Ann's Catering is also a business run out of there that is always a favorite at UC Berkeley. Small finger foods with immaculate presentation and quality ingredients. Will hopefully be back soon! read more

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This was the worst brunch I've ever had. The crab cakes were made with imitation crab and deep-fried--completely unappetizing. Honestly, you can find much better food elsewhere in the area. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - The place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

A community treasure! This place has been consistently great for decades, that's hard to do. Amazing breakfast,, and for many years dinner as well. I'm sad to see this place close but am very grateful for the time and opportunity to come say goodbye. Thank you so much for everything! read more

This place has really gone downhill. This is my third time here with poor results so felt the need to write a review. Paying (and tipping?!) in advance is way past Covid and needs to be updated. Bring back a more personal touch. I was even asked if I want cream for my coffee when preordering. Servers can't bring the cream? Two of us ordered the waffles with eggs and sausage. Both dishes came with a lightly cooked, room temp waffle that folded like a pancake. When I asked for a hot waffle cooked more crispy I was told I should have ordered it that way?! I won't be back. Such a shame as this was once such a gem. read more

Berkeley classic breakfast spot. Their veggie hash and corn pancakes are amazing. But they have a lame system now. You wait -- this weekend it was 1 hour -- to be seated then you have to order BEFORE you sit down. When I needed to change my order I had to go up front. It makes the whole brunch experience like a quick counter transaction. They sat us in the back right by the kitchen and it was crazy loud with banging. Also they have a long community table but don't sit people there and instead make them wait unnecessarily. Overall the food does not make up for the bad system. read more

A nice little gem in the Claremont area of Berkeley. We had the usual brunch special, chorizo scramble and shared this yummy and refreshing salad. Service was great and fast paced. The ambiance is quite nice especially on a sunny day because they have an outdoor seating, which is good for people with dogs and also good to people watch. Highly recommend this place for brunch. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Peach Burrata Salad with Chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place so very sorry to see it close. I lOVE the bagel set up and paired with the lox and homemade Italian dressing!!! Chef's KISS read more

Delicious pancakes! Stopped here for brunch and I ordered the cheesy potato pancakes. I was expecting traditional potato pancakes like latkas, but these honestly looked like just hash browns with cheese on top. Not the same thing as potato pancakes! Their original pancake stack was much better, I love the unique grainy texture that is a perfect lovechild of cornbread and pancake parents. Very delicious! Their eggs were also superb! So creamy, moist and delicate, I will definitely be back to order the eggs and pancake combo. This place is definitely a must try for brunch! read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best pork chop ever, hands down! It was juicy and the flavors were amazing. Top with their apple sauce and sour cream, even better. It was worth the wait and terrible parking. read more

Best red flannel hash, potato pancakes, scones, etc! The food here is great and the environment fun.

Best Challah French toast ever!!! ...and across from me at another table, I witnessed a splendid plate of Eggs Benedict!! Execclent atmosphere! Swift and detail-oriented staff! Love this place, and so glad I discovered it last week!!! I'll be back... read more

We love Rick and Ann's for its excellent food and its comfortable, lively atmosphere. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but we prefer sitting inside because we really enjoy the vibe. The surrounding neighborhood adds to the charm, too. read more

We loved our brunch here. We've been coming here for a very long time, maybe over 20 years. This is one of our favorite spots for brunch. It gets very crowded, and since they don't allow reservations, there's a lot of waiting time when we get there when everybody's famished. We have a routine, where we put our name in the wait list then we go for coffee nextdoor at Peet's. If we're really hungry, we sometimes go to Fournee Bakery a few doors down as well. Just to minimize the wait time, we are open to any seating, even their communal table. That's where we sat last month. You really can't go wrong with any of their dishes. We have had every item on their menu over the years. Whatever you choose, I highly recommend getting the blueberry scone if that's offered. Their scones are so delicious! Enjoy! read more

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Biased by nostalgia, but awesome every time I've been. Cornmeal pancakes are my favorite! There may be a line on weekend mornings. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Cornmeal pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

What an institution! The food and service is amazing. I especially love the french toast! The place is super homey with tiny bouquets of flowers and homemade jam on all the tables. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Erica's French Toast. Yummm!! The best!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

We enjoyed a delicious Sunday breakfast at Rick and Anns before heading out for a long hike. I really like that you can customize your pancakes here, for instance we asked for banana and instead of just putting the banana on top it was so nicely cooked in the batter - great flavor! The heirloom tomato special omelette was very satisfying as well. Coffee and service are great. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Beautiful location - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I don't like ordering and paying before being seated. I would like my coffee and scone before my meal. I had to ask twice to get the above mentioned. I also had to ask the server for milk for my coffee. Something that should be offered automatically. We have been going to Rick and Ann's for over ten years. It's definitely gone downhill. read more

Great breakfast vibe. Nice menu selection. Get the breakfast potatoes- roasted with onions. Friendly service.

Came here to treat my youngest brother out for finishing his finals at Berkeley! He really likes this brunch place and I can see why. They had a salmon special today and it was so good! I even asked for soft boiled eggs instead of my usual sunny side up and it came out perfect. Do note that you pay first and then sit down to eat. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

We we're staying in the nearby Fairmont hotel and saw this place out of our window. Definitely a neighborhood place filled with locals looking a bit rowdy belying the wealth i this neighborhood. Had a bit of a wait and noted some folks sit down ahead of us. Had to order and pay in advance. Service was so so and seemed almost surly, with a sprinkling of frowns and irritated looks. Food was actually good; they got the eggs and lox just right and drip coffee was good. Ambience could be described as Berkeley funk, outdoor tables are prime. A good choice and likely superior to the hotel restaurant. Would tip less next time. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Manhattan Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This was my first time here. The setup is a little odd - you can't order until they say your table is ready, but then instead of taking your order at the table, you order at the counter. We had the orange rice flour pancakes (great), the chorizo scramble (good, but there was hardly any chorizo, and overall it was just ok), and the latkes (in the menu they're called something like potato cheese pancakes, but they're latkes). The coffee was good and I was happy they had decaf. The ambiance felt a little cramped, but it wasn't too loud, and service came by a few times to check on us, which was nice. I'd go back - overall the food was good enough that we all felt satisfied, the service was good enough that we felt taken care of, and the ambiance was pleasant enough not to be exhausting. read more

Good food, my first time here. Food served quickly. They were kind enough to let us hang out for a while after we ate, which was nice cause I haven't seen the people I was with for quite some time. read more

Darling little local's place and perfect for those staying at the Claremont hotel. It is a little odd that you place your order in advance of sitting down but it does make for efficient table service. The biggest bummer for us was that our coffee and mimosas came after our breakfast was served. That was pretty annoying. It also meant we couldn't add to our order for say another coffee or more mimosas... or a side of toast Overall though the food is great. Pancakes are fluffy. The scrambles and other egg breakfasts with potatoes are piled high. And they accommodate gluten free and vegan diets. read more

I've been coming here for more than a quarter century; I thought I'd already reviewed at some point but I guess not, so apologies for the extremely late review. I also thought they had foundered mid-pandemic, but I'm thrilled to be wrong about that! Based on this cascade of mistakes a reader could be forgiven for questioning the veracity of this review by now, but I'll forge ahead nonetheless for the remaining three readers. Some details: The Midwest is amazing and quite hefty, so be prepared to put away a pork chop, two eggs, two potato pancakes with a bit of cheese, and a couple dollops of apple sauce and sour cream. Oh and two slices of tomato turn it into a salad, so enjoy guilt-free. Doc's Delight is another great combo if you're looking for something sweeter (yes, Your Honor, guilty as charged). It's the classic waffle, two eggs, and two sausages, with bonus points awarded for real maple syrup by default (sorry to disappoint the corn syrup enthusiasts out there). The waffle is not Belgian, and strikes a perfect balance between fluffy and chewy. The coffee is solid, and service is polite and punctual. Also changed at some point in the last few years: you have to order at the counter before being seated. Note to self: update this review before 2050. read more

We're in the middle of having our PRE-prepared Thanksgiving EVERYTHING meal we purchased on Wednesday every single day until Tuesday- Yep, 6 days worth and enough to have friends over twice! Such incredible food: sweet potato biscuits with Lobster Bisque soup, Stuffed Mushrooms, Asagio cheese and butternut quash phyllo triangles (& that's just appetizers!), awesome salad, Fresh sliced diestal Turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes, amazing gravy, glazed carrots and green beans, cranberry sauce. Everything is packed perfectly and in containers I just heat in the oven. THANK YOU STELLAR RICK&ANNS for making our Thanksgiving WEEK effortless and incredibly delicious!!! read more

We have been coming to Rick and Ann's since at least 2012 if not earlier and I have never once left feeling anything but overjoyed and so so satisfied. The north east is always my go to, it is the perfect balance of sweet and savory and unlike anything you could get anywhere else. This time we also got the special lox Benedict. It was probably the most perfectly balance Benedict I've ever had, not too much lox the sauce wasn't too rich and the English muffins were so fluffy but not too thick. It was PERFECT! The homey vibe is always wonderful and makes it feel like you're eating in your kitchen. I always bring people from out of town here, so glad they made it through the pandemic. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Special Lox Benedict, North East (beet bacon and sweet potato hash) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

We catered our event last weekend from here! Fantastic! So easy to order and work with, we had specific questions about allergies and they were prompt and detailed. We got the arugula salad, fried chicken sliders (so good), sandwich platter of turkey and steak, mushroom swirl apps, wrapped dates and the dessert platter! All delish! Presented well, very classy and easy to serve! Highly recommend! read more

I really enjoyed the ambience of this place. It feels very homey and has a welcoming environment! The menu consists of classic breakfast staples made using fresh, local ingredients. The set up a little confusing - you order at the counter when your table is called and then they seat you. There isn't a waiter/waitress so its a little hard to ask for help. We had to wait until practically the whole meal was over to finally get water. Besides that the food was delicious! I ordered the North East which was something very unique. It had fresh red beets, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, red onions, bacon, topped with sour cream and green onions. I got my eggs poached and a blueberry scone on the side! Pair that with a strong iced coffee and good friends and it was such a nice Sunday brunch! read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Lunch of meatloaf sandwich with french fries was delightful. DELIGHTFUL. I was surprised by how much I was raving about my meatloaf sandwich and the side of fries. We used to come here for weekend brunch before the pandemic, but now I've found Rick & Anne's for the meat loaf (3 slices to reheat for dinner, or a meat loaf sandwich for lunch). There's walk-in and take-away. read more

Been coming here for years and years. Food has always been fantastic. Servers usually very nice. But giving it two stars for two recent and not so recent reasons, 1. The host stand has always been hit or miss. They usually teeter on looking like they'd rather not be there. And 2, they now charge you BEFORE you sit and eat. Basically, their new "system" is ordering before they seat you, which is fine for efficiency. BUT the you also have to pay before you are seated. Including the tip. So if you don't have cash or change, you will have to add a tip before you even know if you will like the server or not. Wild guessing game. And how weird would it be if you were that customer that didn't tip at all before they even served you...I prefer no spit balls in my food. Bottom line, asking your customers to pay BEFORE they're served is TACKY. I mean that in and of itself is putting me off. I'm sure the restaurant is saving those few dollars from those few who dine and dash. If that's what I assume is the reason for switching to this "system". In an area where you're serving the fine people of Berkeley next to high end institutions like The Claremont, it's TACKY. Foods good but I prefer a non tacky experience to go with it. Time to find another breakfast spot. read more

Rick & Ann's Restaurant - Northeast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

The system of taking your order before sitting down to breakfast is a fail. We waited 15 minutes to try and place our order as there was a large group of 12+ ahead of us. Though the dining room was fairly empty. Once it was our turn to order we were asked to wait 5 min. After waiting they told us there were no large enough tables for our party of 3, because the large group wanted to move and it would take 15 min to clear a table and we still weren't allowed to order. Sadly, done with Rick and Ann's after 3 decades. read more