Daniel C.

New to Oakland and this is the only place I’ve eaten twice in the two weeks. The best pancakes I’ve ever eaten, both times. It’s hard to describe how fluffy these are. Staff super friendly. Coffee constantly filled. Real syrup. I don’t want to eat breakfast anywhere else.

Priyanka Singh

A classic diner at its best. The souffle pancake is worth the wait! Pretty good coffee too.

Miles

Excellent value for the price, the eggs on my dish were cooked perfectly

+2

Ida Zhang

Amazing food and service — it truly made my day! The latte was surprisingly good, far beyond my expectations.

Maria Etessam

It was a great experience all around! The staff was super nice and welcoming, we went with our dog and they even gave him a treat. They've got a good variety of options and we were all pretty satisfied. Would recommend the potato pancakes and the chicken sandwich with pepper (the bread was so fresh it was still warm!!) Plus the drinks were pretty big

Jeff Downing

Great location in the middle of a great little part of Berkeley. Old diner vibes with good food to match. It met expectations and was definitely a place that I would try again. The salmon hash was great and the biscuit. Oh the biscuit. Somehow the biscuit stayed nice and hot throughout our time there.

w foodie

We came here for breakfast and had a fantastic meal. We ordered the buttermilk pancakes, New York everything bagel platter, potato pancakes, banana rum soufflé pancakes, and 2 sunny side up eggs with home fries and chorizo. We really enjoyed the banana rum soufflé pancakes, and the buttermilk pancakes are the best pancakes we’ve ever had, as they’re so thick, light, and fluffy. We will definitely come back again when we’re back in Berkeley!

+1

Adriana Perez

🚙 Our plan was to drive to Berkeley and find a restaurant to satisfy our sweet cravings with some delightful French toast 🍞 After Parking in the neighborhood, memories of this restaurant from a previous visit flooded back and we decided to secure a spot on the waiting list. We were informed of an approximate 30-minute wait so we took this time to take a leisurely stroll around nearby stores 🏬 🚶 It was raining, and store hopping made it a fun way to spend our time 🌧️ ☔️ The restaurant, though small, exuded charm, with an intimate and inviting ambiance. Seated at the back, we enjoyed front-row views of the busy kitchen, the syrup station, and even the bathroom. We were able to see everything and everyone 😂 I enjoyed being observant. The French toast was delicious. Despite my love for hot chocolate, the density of their version left me wanting something more sweet. Thank you for the exceptional service, and a special shout-out to the bilingual Spanish speaking employees who made our overall experience pleasant. Lastly, we enjoyed the background music 🎵 🎶 There were many food options on the menu so we’ll definitely come back to explore more options. Hasta la próxima y gracias por su atención.

+4

Dennis V.

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!

Kevin Gentry

Oceanview Diner had absolutely amazing food, very reasonably priced. Definitely a must visit for those who are looking for a great American breakfast or brunch. Tips: the corned beef hash, and chili, are both homemade (something I always ask about when I see it on a menu 😋😁), and either souffle is a fantastic item to share. Order it as far enough in advance, because it takes about 30-40 minutes to prepare and cook.

+3

My man suggested we go here and I'm happy he did. \nFirst of when you drive by it's PACKED that's a great look!\nI expected to be waiting for awhile but we only waited for about 5 min. The menu was m…

Every 4th street visit includes (formerly Betty's) Oceanview diner. My fave is potatoes pancakes (latke) and mimosa. Busy place but worth the wait. Service by regular staff excellent with in/out choi…

My man suggested we go here and I'm happy he did. \nFirst of when you drive by it's PACKED that's a great look!\nI expected to be waiting for awhile but we only waited for about 5 min. The menu w…

Every 4th street visit includes (formerly Betty's) Oceanview diner. My fave is potatoes pancakes (latke) and mimosa. Busy place but worth the wait. Service by regular staff excellent with in/out ch…

Every 4th street visit includes (formerly Betty's) Oceanview diner. My fave is potatoes pancakes (latke) and mimosa. Busy place but worth the wait. Service by regular staff excellent with in/out ch…

Every 4th street visit includes (formerly Betty's) Oceanview diner. My fave is potatoes pancakes (latke) and mimosa. Busy place but worth the wait. service by regular staff excellent with in/out …

it's been years since i've been here. it used to be bettes oceanview diner so i had no idea they renamed! the food is still so good years later and i love the diner vibes inside.

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!

I am a Yelp Elite, and I am a souffle pancake addict. I don't know what possessed me but I got on a plane from PDX, landed in SJC, drove ONE HOUR to Berkeley just to visit my favorite place, Bette'…

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

Great food and even better service. Loved the aesthetic very 50's Ambiance. Best Diner coffee would recommend to any restaurant enthusiast.

Great food and even better service. Loved the aesthetic very 50's ambiance. Best Diner coffee would recommend to any restaurant enthusiast.

we are gluten-free and we needed to substitute the bread and we put potato pancakes underneath the eggs Benedict on the California special eggs Benedict. My mother is elderly we had to accommodate he…

we are gluten-free and we needed to substitute the bread and we put potato pancakes underneath the eggs Benedict on the California special eggs Benedict. My mother is elderly we had to accomm…

we are gluten-free and we needed to substitute the bread and we put potato pancakes underneath the eggs Benedict on the California special eggs Benedict. My mother is elderly we had to accommodat…

Best breakfast ever! I have traveled all over the world and am 65 years young…the breakfast I had here was the best in my life. As reference it’s the ‘California breakfast’ simply amazing

Best breakfast ever! I have traveled all over the world and am 65 years young…the breakfast I had here was the best in my life. As reference it’s the ‘California breakfast’ simply amazing

I want to go back to Berkeley just to have breakfast at this place. The California breakfast plate made me swoon. Classic diner in a great shopping district…eating there and then wandering throug…

Long time Berkeley dining establishment. There is a vast menu with many scrumptious selections. We went on. Sunday so of course it was packed and there was an hour wait. Plenty of shops to brows…

Great French toast and very efficient staff. The wait was rather long, but worth it. We would go back

Great French toast and very efficient staff. The wait was rather long, but worth it. We would go back

My partner who’s from east bay took me here last month and let me tell you, this place is AMAZING and so worth the hype. There’s usually a wait to be seated but it’s well worth it because the break…

Still a great breakfast joint. Love the food, love the atmosphere. Decent prices. What else can I say?

Still a great breakfast joint. Love the food, love the atmosphere. Decent prices. What else can I say?

Food was pretty good. The syrup was the best. Drawn and kept warm so the drizzle on the toast and souffle was delightful. The place is super busy. I had to wait sometime for the syrup because I got my souffle (takes longer than other food to prepare they warned ahead of time) before the syrup came.

Please add an option for dressing on the side in online salad orders. More importantly, can you please make it possible to pick up online orders without waiting in the line where people are ordering? And please don't ask me to sign a receipt with tip option after I have already paid, and chosen a tip amount, online. Great spot, reasonable prices.

Eric

When Bette's announced that they were closing we were crestfallen.....and then Bette's announced that its staff would be opening again as The Oceanview and we were relieved. The food here is solid if a little overpriced. But that's fine: it's worth it and the clientele in the area can support the place longterm. I mean, Bette's was Bette's for _decades_ and you don't remain if your food isn't up to par. Especially on 4th street. The service can be a little slow but it's understandable; I've never seen them underwhelmed. The menu is generous and Darryl treats each dish like he invented it. Which might actually be the case, but no matter. We've never been disappointed. Just _go_.

Soufflé Pancakes 4 super fluffy, sweet\nVery popular place, has a long wait during weekend brunch time

Soufflé Pancakes 4 super fluffy, sweet\nVery popular place, has a long wait during weekend brunch time

Soufflé pancakes 4 super fluffy, sweet\nVery popular place, has a long wait during weekend brunch time

Soufflé pancakes 4 super fluffy, sweet\nVery popular place, has a long wait during weekend brunch time

Food was very good, good service too. Really good location and it reminds me of a 1940s diner. Pretty good menus and selection of food. But unfortunately this is probably my last visit. Which is rea…

food was very good, good service too. Really good location and it reminds me of a 1940s diner. Pretty good menus and selection of food. But unfortunately this is probably my last visit. Which is…

Food was very good, good service too. Really good location and it reminds me of a 1940s diner. Pretty good menus and selection of food. But unfortunately this is probably my last visit. Which is r…

I hadn’t eaten here since the late ‘90s when Fourth Street was still in development, so I was delighted to find it still busy, serving delicious breakfasts with fast, friendly service. My friend a…

Very nice diner for breakfast. Apparently the place is now employee owned with workers that go back many years. Great breakfasts with German pancakes. Would have given 5 stars but it was very noisy…

Very nice diner for breakfast. Apparently the place is now employee owned with workers that go back many years. Great breakfasts with German pancakes. Would have given 5 stars but it was very noisy…

Naomi Alfaro

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.

Alan W.

If you love waiting in line, this is the perfect place for you. I have been here numerous times and not once was the wait less than an hr. If the food was divine, then maybe it is worth it, but it is not. However, it is not bad by any means. My eggs was cooked just right, the bacon was crispy and everything else was good. Unfortunately, nothing blew me away and I left wanting my 2-3hrs back from waiting and eating.

The food is fine, nothing special. I know inflation is a problem these days but the prices here are just crazy. With tax and tip it cost me $40 for an omelette and a cup of coffee today.

The food is fine, nothing special. I know inflation is a problem these days but the prices here are just crazy. With tax and tip it cost me $40 for an omelette and a cup of coffee today.

The atmosphere is nostalgic. Food is decent but wasn't a fan of the homemade pork sausage. Decent breakfast but overpriced. service was good.

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

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

One piece of toast with avocado spread, $6.75. Slice of cheese pizza $5.25. Food is good, desserts are very good, generally everything is as priced for takeout. Diner serves good food reasonable …

Nothing special about this place. Average fever rated. I rather get the McDobalds breakfast platter than this place. Service suck. ambience suck.

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 sau…

The staff was rude, the food was overpriced, cold and nothing special. There are many better options in the area