48 Best Breakfast Restaurants near El Cerrito

“Best food and best service!“

“Staff was friendly and the service of the food was delicious 🤤“

“What a great surprise. The food was delicious, and the service was great. We look forward to trying the rest of the menu. I highly recommend the Loco Moco.“

“Needed a solid breakfast before a long day of walking the city and Heist delivered. I grabbed a breakfast burrito and a vanilla latte. The burrito was huge, packed with flavor and not just a bunch of filler. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The staff was super efficient despite the morning rush. It’s a bit pricier than a standard deli, but you definitely get what you pay for. 10/10 will be back.“

“Absolutely delicious. The staff was awesome. Consuelo couldn't have been more friendly! Great experience. Highly recommend 😋😋“

“We came here for breakfast and really enjoyed it. I ordered a matcha latte with a little vanilla and it was amazing! I also had the salmon eggs Benedict, and the portion was very good!
They seated us very quickly, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. Great food and nice atmosphere overall.“

“Great Service. Fun atmosphere!!“

“Great food always! Old school comfort food (french toast, omelettes, waffles, pancakes plus a lot more ) be prepared to wait if you are going on the weekend.“

“The food was great, the service was amazing and staff very kind! Clean restrooms are a plus too! Thank you for the great food and great service!“

“Atmosphere, customer service, prices and the freaking food is amazing 😍. Highest rated casual dining from Hayward to Vallejo! For good reason! This is a must if in the area. We will be back!“

“This restaurant is great in everyway , the food,the crew ,the coffee (ufff excelent) and the place in general is great to relax and enjoit every moment you're there.“

“I want to share my experience with Tycoon Kitchen. The food is really delicious. I come here 2–3 times a week, and it’s always good. The manager is very attentive and friendly. I also love that you can get your food to go and take it up to the park — it’s like having a little picnic in the middle of a workday.“

“great value and delicious on- the- go breakfast selections. An independent establishment that enhances the neighborhood.“

“Group of 4. Ordered several dishes and everything was delicious. The customer service was great, especially considering how busy it was during Super Bowl weekend but the staff handled the crowd like pros! Would definitely recommend this place. Make reservations, especially on popular weekends!“

“Go to spot in Union Square for a quick grab of coffee sandwich in between appointments. Perfectly located right by the O'Farrell parking structure offering great service and a wide range of delectables. I love their Cuban coffee specialty drinks“

“So pleased we stumbled across this amazing coffee shop / diner. Friendly staff and atmosphere.. Cosy restaurant serving a great range of food in a great location, but doesn’t feel touristy 👌☺️“

“Great breakfast and also brunch place to meet friends at.“

“I had the salmon croquettes and they were absolutely amazing!!“

“Service was lovely, the atmosphere was charming and beautiful dried flower arrangements hanging and flower vibes. Love the wooden tables and most importantly the food was outstanding. I will definitely be back and share this new gem with friends and family. 10 out of 10 ding dong they nailed it!“

“Jen and Cecy and the team at Cafe Soleil catered our wedding at the Brazilian Room, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely delicious, they took care of *everything* in the venue, and they were truly a joy to work with. Cecy was very responsive, professional, and patient with our many questions and requests. During the reception, the staff was wonderful with the passed appetizers and the bar, and the servers took care of us (bride and groom) with special attention. At the end of the evening, once our guests were done with the bar, the bartender even came out on the dance floor to teach us a line dance. :-) Jen is a treasure: her professionalism is suffused with genuine warmth, and we felt well taken care of from the very beginning of the process. And did I mention the food was amazing?“

“The service is fast and effective, and the food is delicious - as you can see from the long lines of people wanting to eat there. We are traveling from Norway and Louisiana, but always visit Honey Honey when we are in town 🌹🌹🌹“

“It is a small restaurant, but great in its quality, attention, service and its prices are very affordable, I recommend it for its breakfasts such as chilaquiles, eggs with chorizo ​​and eggs Benedict's, its sound is generally attentive to all its customers, because it has a large number of regular customers.“

“1111 Solano is a new location for this restaurant. Previously near Craneway and before the pandemic in Point Richmond. Same chef, same staff, and same excellent food and service.“

“Not many vegetarian options, but the one you have is the best ever🤩“

“I have been stopping by the restaurant at least once a week for breakfast since 2023. all the breakfast menu items are great. you will be pleased with what ever you select.“

“had eggs jaqueline. was superb.“

“I just tried your original scone from Whole Foods here in San Jose, and it is so delicious and moisty! Please keep making them. Hope to visit your cafe in Berkeley one day.“

“Nice hole in the wall local shop, really good turkey egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a bagel as well.
They have multiple relatively quick breakfast options with drinks and tea/espresso options, Good customer service as well 💪“

“Delicious food! Great Bar and desserts! Super friendly staff and owners.“

“Very small coffee and breakfast spot. Family run. I have. Soft spot for these kinds of places. Food felt like home cooked and made with care. Very tasty. Try the iced Vietnamese coffee. Parking is hit or miss. One or two tables in the dining room, so go with takeout or wait your turn.“

“I wanted to take a moment to highly recommend Shalom Fast Food for anyone looking for the best breakfast and exceptional service in the area. Having experienced their offerings firsthand, I can confidently say that their food quality and customer service stand out above the rest. If you’re considering a place to enjoy a memorable breakfast, Shalom Fast Food is an excellent choice. Please feel free to reach out if you would like more information or a personal recommendation.“

“Love them. I take my morning walk on my days off usually Sunday mornings. Super cozy, hole in the wall, and I order my usual waffle fanatic, with eggs and bacon. I think family owned. Can get busy at times but these folks bust their booties to get everyone in and fed and on their merry way so don't forget to tip them fat ! Have a blessed one . Hope you love this spot as much as I do. Ciao!“

“very good service and food. we will come back.“

“Karol was very attentive & responsive. This is the 2nd time we have had her as a server. The staff works as a team and are supportive of each other, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Food was beautiful prepared and presented. No pictures taken because we devoured our food, and photos were an afterthought. Thank you Richmond IHOP!“

“Excelente restaurante! Muy buena comida y servicio. Se ha convertido en mi desayuno favorito 💕“

“Came down from Oregon in April. Peter was a great start to our daily adventures. He gave us good advice on where to go and great conversations. The food was great.and the people were very kind. Definitely coming back next time we're in town.“

“Best bartenders & atmosphere you can ask for! HOME TO THE SF BILLS BACKERS!“

“We’ve worked with Ruru Kitchen on several large catering orders for our office, and they’ve been an absolute dream to work with. The team is responsive, organized, and always on time. They make the entire process incredibly easy - from helping us plan a thoughtful, delicious menu that accommodates all dietary needs, to setting everything up beautifully on the day. Our employees always rave about the food, they are a huge hit every time. The personal touches really shine through, and they always work with us to stay within our budget. I’m so grateful for their partnership and can’t wait to work with them again for our next event!“

“We picked a week day as we heard it can get quite busy on weekends. The service was great, the food had flavor, yummy! My only concern was the sound carried so they might think of adding baffling to absorb the sound otherwise I'll be going back 👍“

“Got breakfast here everyday I stayed in SF — if you get there right after 8:30 AM that’s when they start bringing out the fresh pastries. Get the egg tart and coconut bun. Coconut bun is out of this world and the egg tart is super flaky and buttery. Getting there early is a must because the bakery items are still warm!“

“Come for coffee stay for baked goods!“

“The donuts here are out of this world good. Especially the apple fritters, cinnamon buns, and crumb cake donut. And the coffee is really good too. Not too strong and bitter. Just right.

The staff is always friendly and helpful and quick with a smile.

There are tons of other breakfast and lunch offerings from the grill but when they have the best donuts in SF, and quite possibly the world, why try anything else. I have lived in 16 countries on 3 continents, and travelled to dozens more, and the donuts here are by far the best I have ever had.

The place is a hot spot for breakfast and lunch but as the staff is so efficient and helpful you never have to wait long.

I gave the atmosphere a 5 star because if you come to a traditional, old style, American artisan donut emporium and expect something other than basic accoutrements, you’re in the wrong place. The place is not chi-chi or frou-frou, but it is down home, comfortable and clean.“

“Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious: NY steak(medium), pancakes, crispy hasbrowns, over easy eggs. I asked for onions and bell peppers on my corned beef hash and it was amazing.

Kid-friendliness: My 4yo enjoyed his pancakes, eggs and bacon.“

“Great pancakes and bacon!!!“

“First off this has been at this location for years and it’s definitely time for some of the booth back cushions to be replaced. I went here for breakfast on 11/2/24 and our waitress Carla was absolutely awesome. I think the location was short staffed and I have to admit Carla was working her butt off providing great service to all the patrons she was assigned all over the whole restaurant. She stayed smiling and was still attentive to us and that’s really cool and she was in costume. The food was really good and came out pretty fast due to the place having lots of folks. Only thing you gotta watch out for is the pricing on the Build Your Own Omelette. Each thing you add is 3.00 on top of the 15.00 omelette price and at most other Iphop it’s only 1.29 for each ingredient added.“

“Nice size dining room, excellent service and delicious food. Friendly staff. Located close to pier 39 and shops. Hotels and other entertainment for adults and youth as well as fairy and other water style tourist tourist attractions and transportation to other cities. Closest to the new ferris wheel and the parking lot or building of Pier 39. Conveniently close to Joseph Conrad square on Beach and Columbus as well as a union chapter Muni Depot add shopping of San Francisco fisherman's wharf have Chinatown of Little Saigon and of Little Italy.“