Reena Patel

Had a lovely breakfast here. My pancake and bacon were a little cold when they arrived but tasted great. The eggs with ratatouille were simple, fresh and piping hot. Probably not a place to go for artisan drinks so next time id just get the house coffee. They were very busy however service was still friendly and quick!

Sarina Iwai

There’s usually a long line and for a good reason. I got the cote nord which includes a toast that’s topped with cream cheese and scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and their home fries. The cream cheese might be a little too much for those who prefer something a little lighter but I feel like this was the perfect savory breakfast for me! Super filling and generous portions as well. Their pancakes are bigger than they look and my friends and I struggled to finish everything! It does get super busy so it might take some time for you to get your dishes but staff was super friendly as well

Brianna Lara

Crème Fraiche pancakes were not what I expected (to be doused in cream) but were delightfully thick and fluffy!! Very dense and lovely meal, they had to roll me out this place. Gotta love the French integrity this is imbued with. I appreciate their signature little pancake swirl.

Mary Smith

Fantastic brunch! I love the mocha, so I order it every time. They have lovely delicious pastries and a menu that offers many options.

M Nedloc

Great breakfast/ brunch place. A French restaurant that is certainly a step up from your local diner or common brunch establishments. It’s a higher end experience of delicious baked goods, savory bites and huge axx hot chocolate. Their pancakes were huge, fluffy, and fresh off the stoves and they will melt in your mouth. I enjoyed their eggs, sausage, potatoes, and bread slices. Everything was fresh and came out hot, flavor on point for everything. The only problems they had were just having such a small place to serve the deliciousness. But I guess that’s what also makes the whole experience count and there is less room for error. This place is also located in downtown Berkeley, a very busy area, so there will be minimal street parking, but parking garages will be your friend, at a price of course. This place is super busy, there was a wait, but I am glad I stuck it out and waited. I dined alone and looked through a small, precise menu that was also French, but English translated for the majority. I’ll reiterate, food is awesome and get hot chocolate if you’re a fan, adult size. Come, at least once, you’ll probably want to make into twice. And so on.

GFLP

Our Friday morning in Berkeley started with the perfect choice: brunch at La Note. This charming cafe radiates cozy vibes and immediately set the tone for a relaxed and delicious start to the day. We were seated about 15 min after our reservation, coffee in hand within minutes, and ready to dive into one of the most satisfying brunch spreads we’ve had in a long time. We couldn’t resist the lemon gingerbread pancakes, which were warmly spiced, and had the perfect citrus zing — easily a standout dish. Paired with eggs and crispy bacon, it hit every savory-sweet craving. We also shared a pastry basket (because how could we not?) — filled with buttery, flaky bites that paired perfectly with the strong coffee and fresh orange juice. The ham omelette was another highlight: light yet rich, packed with flavor, and served with wonderful blueberry oatmeal, toast and jam that felt like it came straight out of a French countryside kitchen. La Note delivered everything we love in a brunch spot — comforting food, lovely ambiance, and a menu full of heart. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Berkeley, it’s an absolute must-visit.

+3

Danny Duarte

Walked in and felt like I was transported to another country. The service was on point and food was great. Came here and enjoyed the breakfast - grabbed a bread basket and enough to take home to enjoy. The potatoes came with roasted garlic cloves which leveled up with flavor with the eggs and bacon. I cannot say enough about this place - simply amazing!

Madison Hale

The food was so yummy! We waited 10 mins for a table on a Saturday around 1pm. I had the Poulet Grille and it was perfect - a generous amount of chicken, and I loved the roasted peppers and aioli. We also had a lemon gingerbread pancake and it was a bit dense, but delicious with syrup. Can’t wait to go back!

Yesh

Excellent brunch place. The decor gives cozy Parisian cafe vibes, especially with the bistro style chairs and small tables. The food is fresh and flavorful - definitely recommend their sandwiches. It does get busy, so you might face a short wait, and it can also get a bit loud when crowded. But overall, a lovely and satisfying brunch experience. Metered parking available nearby.

+6

Kathleen Su

I am always a fan of home fries topped with herbs and the whole garlic was a nice touch. The scrambled eggs were soft and silky on the outside. I would skip the pear and gingerbread pancakes, and choose another! I wished for more integrated flavors of pear. Great ambiance and service. Great brunch location!

R H

A very popular cafe in Berkeley. I liked the French toast more than the blueberry pancakes. And the ratatouille (a lunch menu item) is surprisingly good. Goes well with the spicy lamb sausage.

Lunch on a Friday afternoon with old friends starts with a reservation. The restaurant was loud and busy when we arrived so I asked for a table on the patio. It was delightful outside. Even though th…

Lunch on a Friday afternoon with old friends starts with a reservation. The restaurant was loud and busy when we arrived so I asked for a table on the patio. It was delightful outside. Even though …

Very good breakfast.\nHad the scrambled eggs with goat cheese.\nOh my goodness. Heaven!\nI don't even care for scrambled eggs, but the way they cooked it was so next level.\nAlso the coffee was excel…

Emphatic recommendedation! Infinite stars and thumbs up. Try the omelette. C'est Magnifique!

Very good breakfast.\nHad the scrambled eggs with goat cheese.\nOh my goodness. Heaven!\nI don't even care for scrambled eggs, but the way they cooked it was so next level.\nAlso the coffee was exc…

This place gets packed so make a reservation or get here early. I love the coziness of the place. The small touches that make it stand out. I ordered the cinnamon French toast and scrambled eggs. D…

This place gets packed so make a reservation or get here early. I love the coziness of the place. The small touches that make it stand out. I ordered the cinnamon french toast and scrambled eggs. D…

Wonderful service and the food was divine! I had the ginger pear pancakes. Been trying to replicate at home but have not come close yet.

Wonderful service and the food was divine! I had the ginger pear pancakes. Been trying to replicate at home but have not come close yet.

Wonderful service and the food was divine! I had the ginger pear pancakes. Been trying to replicate at home but have not come close yet.

This is probably one of my favorite breakfast spots in Berkeley. It has a beautiful backyard sanctuary so definitely request to sit outside. I've never had a bad experience with any waiter, they ar…

This is probably one of my favorite breakfast spots in Berkeley. It has a beautiful backyard sanctuary so definitely request to sit outside. I've never had a bad experience with any waiter, they ar…

After running errands in Oakland, we stopped in here for the first time for some incredible breakfast! Everything we ordered was SO delicious & full of flavor! Even though the place was pretty busy…

my #1 breakfast spot in berkeley - i love this place so much but def come early or be prepared to wait awhile. their lattes are amazing and so are their potatoes, omelettes, and ORANGE LAVENDER FRE…

I really love this place , I have brought my kids, my granny and I love to order pick up. The food is great the atmosphere is so cute and quint. \nMy kids love the pancakes and home fries the best,…

Love, love, love La Note! I've been coming here for over 15 years and the food is always great. Brunch, lunch and dinner wise the food is always tasty and fresh. The best is sitting outside in the …

My friend and I arrived around 8:30am shortly after opening. We were quickly seated and given menus. I am an ice tea drinker. This place serves an excellent Numi Teas ice tea. Both of us had an excel…

My friend and I arrived around 8:30am shortly after opening. We were quickly seated and given menus. I am an ice tea drinker. This place serves an excellent Numi Teas ice tea. Both of us had …

We arrived just before noon on a Saturday without reservations and we managed to grab a table for four in a hour. The seating cozy and our food arrived quickly even though it was a rush. The food- …

Lovely lovely French restaurant. I went there for my birthday breakfast and tried the orange marmalade omelet, which was tasty, but I really recommend the ham and cheese omelet with potatoes on the side. The potatoes were perfectly seasoned! Waitstaff was super nice, even though they were swamped when we went (Friday at 1030 am). The interior design is phenomenal. It truly brought me back to Europe. Give it a try! Edit- I’ve been back a few times and have some wisdom. The salmon toast and roast potatoes is my favorite thing on the menu. Skip the croc monsieur. The eggs are fluffy and perfect.

Great place for breakfast. My favorite dish is the Cote Nord. The dish is served with cream cheese but you can upgrade it to goat cheese, which I highly recommend if you like goat cheese. The french style of soft scrambled eggs is delicious with their bread and potatoes. If you love garlic, you’ll love how they serve roasted garlic mixed into the potatoes. Atmosphere wise, it’s quite packed inside and if you have a larger group you may end up waiting a while but usually when you are a party of 2, the wait is not very long.

Jocelyn Hernandez

Best if you have Reservations! Expect a crowded environment. 😉 Food and service were great tho! Their brioche french toast are a MUST try! 😮‍💨

+1

Megan Aguirre

It was cute and the food very rich and surprisingly heavy for eggs. Sat on the patio but the chairs were not the sturdiest. The staff was a delight and made the experience worth it!

Got here 10min before it opened and got seated right away. It wasn't as busy since we went during the week. The staff were really nice. The restaurant is small but it was cozy vibes and cute decor.…

This little french spot has a line for a reason! Brunch is well worth the wait and the ambience of this restaurant is unbeatable. My favorites are the raspberry oat pancakes and any of the egg dish…

Really cute outdoor seating area! Perfect for a brunch or birthday! Staff were super nice and honest with recommendations \n\nLots of options on the menu but all of them were a little bit underwhel…

We had a lovely lunch at La Note. Such a restaurant like this does not exist in the South Bay so I am glad we waited forty-five minutes to eat at this popular Berkeley restaurant. We ordered: Cote O…

We had a lovely lunch at La Note. Such a restaurant like this does not exist in the South Bay so I am glad we waited forty-five minutes to eat at this popular Berkeley restaurant. We ordered: Cote…

Had the large Salade Paysanne. Friend had the Salade Niçoise. Both of us ate a little but then abandoned them. Lettuce, lots of frozen corn, some carrot, and either a little tuna or a lot of boiled…

The place has fun atmosphere, small, tiny tables indoor( was not able to eat outside due to bad weather); food was great; the noise from people talking was deafening; if I return I will be seating …

Nice place in downtown Berkeley. The food was very good, good coffee. Nice menu options. Pleasant interior. Had a great time.

Went there for Friday brunch with high expectations. Disappointed. Pastry basket had to two huge croissants (since when croissants have become pastries?) While other “pastries” were dry and cold! …

The wait wasn't horrible, however there was an odd issue with my table's seating reservation and it just skipped over us, then was reassured that we would get seated, 20 minutes go by and then noth…

The wait wasn't horrible, however there was an odd issue with my table's seating reservation and it just skipped over us, then was reassured that we would get seated, 20 minutes go by and then noth…

Yesterday, I met a friend at La Note for brunch. It was my first time but my friend had been there several times previously. I arrived first and let the hostess know I was waiting for a friend who …

They didn't get my order out with the rest of my order because server forgot to place my order. Then took like 30min to finally get my order, everyone in my table had already finished eating. Food …

I hate paying for bad food! There is nothing "French" about the pancakes served here. The menu description, sounds great. I took one bite and couldn't eat anymore. They are thick, heavy, and un…

I hate paying for bad food! There is nothing "French" about the pancakes served here. The menu description, sounds great. I took one bite and couldn't eat anymore. They are thick, heavy, and unco…

Ordered pancakes and French toast — apparently I also ordered a side of attitude. They forgot the syrup, claimed there’s a law against giving it (newsflash: there isn’t), and hung up on me. I guess I’ll just enjoy my stack of fried bread sadness.