TLDR: easy parking + gluten free blue corn pancakes = winning combo! Who knew we could grab a booth on a holiday with no reservation at a restaurant on fourth street? I know, my mind was blown. I even scored yummy gluten free pancakes, something I haven't had in a restaurant in a long while. And the waiter was nice and attentive as well. The ambiance was chill, despite that the menu said that on weekends/ holidays, they request 75 minute long meal service only lol. Will be back for the pancakes for sure! read more

Cafe M - Gluten free Organic Bluecorn Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

the perfect breakfast to pair with a walk to the marina or a 4th street shopping trip! great service, and the food comes pretty fast! the vibes inside are very cheesecake factory combined with a diner! chicken pesto crepe - the portion size is huge!! its well seasoned, and they do not skimp on the filling of the crepe! i also love the potatos! my friends got the classic benedict and basic breakfast, and they thought it was pretty solid! nothing extraordinary, but a good place to grab a bite if you're in the area! read more

Cafe M - Chicken Pesto Crepe, Classic Eggs Benedict, Basic Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a decent brunch place. The have outdoor seating, which was really nice on a nice day. I got the crab cake benedict and really enjoyed them. The "cakes" had a very generous portion of real crab, which I appreciated and the potatoes were really good. We also got the grapefruit and orange mimosa which were good - the orange one was better. Overall, I enjoyed what I had. read more

Cafe M is a mandatory stop, when I am in the Bay Area! The food is amazing via Door Dash!

The corned beef hash here is definitely worth a try. It gets pretty busy in the mornings even on the weekdays. They have indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. The staff was nice and attentive. The inside is pretty big but you may have trouble finding parking. read more

Cafe M - Homemade Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cafe M has not disappointed. The food is great. I had the chicken sandwich, the fries are hot and crispy. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The service has always been great. Good ambiance if you want to try good food plus they have a variety of drinks as well. read more

Cafe M - Chicken Chicken Club Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Overall good! You'll go here more for the outside eating on a nice day! The breeze , the views, it's a nice place! The food is good, maybe not $25 a plate. We ordered Juevos rancheros and crab crepe :) read more

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Oh mah word! I almost did not dine here because I am only familiar with Oceanview Diner. Thank goodness I gave Cafe M a try. I have past by Cafe M in the afternoon before they closed for the day. It is quiet in the afternoon. I had Cafe M on a beauty Saturday Morning after working four hours shift. I will not regret that I gave Cafe M a try. My Basic Breakfast was AMAZING! Big slices of bacon and amazing tasting potatoes! I love how the potatoes looked like and how great it tasted. I never had potatoes that looked good and tasted amazing! When I am in Fourth Street I will definitely come to Cafe M and not use the restroom at Peet's Coffee to wash my hands. Cafe M has a restroom to wash my lovely hands. read more

Cafe M - Basic Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food and drinks are so good!!! Everything I tried looked and tasted amazing. My party was also seated & served pretty quickly. read more

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I won't say we come all the way from LA to go to Cafe M, but it is someplace we look forward to going to when we visit the bay. My son turned us on to it several years ago. The food is really good and the service is great. Very friendly staff. We always enjoy our dining experience. read more

Cafe M is always solid and reliable. It's one of two main brunch places around Fourth Street, and sometimes there's a wait on the weekends. There's a decent amount of seating inside and outside. My go-to dish is the Homemade Beef Hash, but I also enjoy the Basic Breakfast and Stuffed French Toast. Other highlights include the Eggs Blackstone and Miguel Moraga. Compared to other brunch places, Cafe M gives pretty generous potions (including for the scramblers... I always seem to have leftovers!). If you want a drink, I'd recommend just getting the coffee which comes with free refills. I think it's a bit ridiculous that a glass of small orange juice costs $7.00 (and $9.00 for a large glass), but otherwise, the cost is reasonable for the area. read more

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Went there with the wifey for breakfast. Great service and food was brought out quick. I had the chorizo scramble with avocado on top and mocha. The breakfast was filling and was good. The potato's at the bottom of the hash could have used a bit more seasoning but was good overall. I had an iced mocha and that was good as well. My wife had French toast and bacon. The toast was French toast and the bacon was really good! Food is a bit more expensive than average but will come back again. read more

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Late breakfast on a week day and wanting to try a new place on 4th Street rather than the tried and proven ocean view diner. Lately I have been craving for hash brown with very crispy outer layer and meaty potatoes. Came upon this place nearby, no waiting to be seated at such a late hour. So I ordered the breakfast with poached eggs, sausage, hash browns and sour dough toast with ice tea. I rarely order poached eggs so this was a change for me. I really didn't k ow what to expect. Two poached eggs in a bowl. All good. The star of my meal, the hash brown, although plenty it didn't hit the mark, I didn't specify when ordering and obviously it wasn't the way this place does it. I know better next time. The rest of the meal was fine. The place had a very family friendly vibe, servers were pleasant and food was good. read more

Cafe M - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I had brunch here with a couple of my girl friends and food was good. Nothing too extraordinary, just a typical cute brunch place. The wait was pretty long so definitely factor in at least an hour wait if you plan on coming here on the weekends. read more

Miracle on 4th Street!!! Hahaha! There were no divine experience when my co-workers and I went for a brunch at Cafe M on 4th street last Tuesday. But what we were grateful for was we went there spontaneously not knowing what to expect but yet had a good dining experience. We were craving for brunch and needed to go somewhere close to work. So we decided to go to Cafe M for brunch. I ordered the crab cake benedict and my co-workers ordered the Irish benedict and the scrambler and with coffees for three. After our first two bites, it was clear we made the right choice. The food were delicious. My co-workers gave me props for finding this miracle. So the venue looks cozy with Mid-century designed and spacious. There are seatings both indoors and outdoors. To top it off, we received good customer service. I'm beginning to think that M stands for miracle! We definitely felt blessed after our meal! So, when your in the area, check out Cafe M on 4th street, I know we will again! read more

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Food is really good!! We go every time we are in Berkeley! Love the environment and chefs are great! read more

This was my second time coming to Cafe M and it was honestly so disappointing. Initially when we arrived, service was pretty quick. I had asked for an iced latte and was given a hot one. I asked if I could get the iced one and when the server returned she had just poured the hot latte over ice, making it lukewarm and watered down. Our server then disappeared and didn't check on our table for a decent while, and we were just left waiting to pay. She made it pretty clear that she was annoyed that I had asked for a remake because it was incorrectly made. As a server myself, I was really trying to give her the benefit of the doubt- I know this industry is hard and sucks sometimes, but to act the way she did for her mistake was pretty unreasonable. read more

Came here for brunch and it was better than I expected. Super homey and friendly ambiance with great service. I think this place is more American than it is any other cuisine. I got the crab benedict and switched out the potatoes for a salad. The hollandaise is a bit more on the sour side, crab cakes had chilis but also really tasty, and there was a sufficient amount of different components to the salad which was nice. 8/10, better than other brunch places around. read more

Cafe M - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

I can't believe I've never reviewed Cafe M, because I've been here several times. This time I brought my family with me. During the week, you can get in with no wait. Friday-Sunday, be ready for a wait. It's located in an area where there is plenty of shopping in case there is a long wait. Their French toast is delicious! Pancake is decent but French toast is where it's at. The scrambles are also a winner. The potato's are crispy on the outside but soft and yummy on the inside. Coffee/Lattes are also delicious, and service was excellent. Definitely worth another visit read more

Cute, comfortable cafe for breakfast or lunch. Came here for lunch and it was delightful. Friendly efficient staff and sitting outdoors was delightful. I had a chicken club sandwich with fries and both were perfect. I enjoyed the way the chicken was marinated and the aioli sauce was light and flavorful. The fries were thick and just the way I like them. My dining companion had a chicken chorizo scramble and enjoyed it, along with a chai latte with oat milk. Really nice little place just off bustling Fourth Street. read more

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I came here at 10am on a Sunday and I was surprised to see how packed it was. Featured here is the classic french toast, chicken pesto crepe, and eggs milan scrambler. I personally got the eggs milan scrambler with an english muffin. This is great for those that don't want to eat meat in the morning. I definitely think this is great for a savory meal. The prices for these plates were ~$18. It is quite pricey from some breakfast but at this economy, it's "normal". Service was average. Parking near the area is possible to find but it is a crowded area with 4th St stores being near by. read more

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Love this place! Service is always quick and the food is always served hot and fresh. They have a good amount of outdoor seating, and there's quite a few attractions that are walking distance. I believe the owners are the same owners from Doyle Street, another one of my favorite spots! The menu has some similarities as well, so I ordered one of the items I typically order at Doyle Street. I highly recommend ordering one of the benedicts and also trying their Berkeley Hills Scrambler. The food was tasty, service was great, parking wasn't too difficult, and enjoyed a nice post-brunch walk. Check them out! read more

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The food and service was amazing! Probably the mort friendly dining experience. Ever.

Classic, no-frills brunch establishment. A great choice for the Richmond-Berkeley area. Solid food and quality ingredients. Service is occasionally subpar (especially during peak brunch hours) though read more

Our server Mayada, was very rude and made the experience unpleasant. Service definitely overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable meal.

No reservations so we got there early to secure a table for a group of 7. Gave us the option to eat outdoors (seated right away) or eat indoors (wait was like 20 mins). We decided to wait for indoors since it was a bit cold. They took our number and said they would text/call us when ready. We walked to Peets to grab a coffee and once I ordered, they called. Good sign, made me think that service was fast. Once seated, the menu was extensive and everything sounded delicious. I ordered the Delmar Crepe and it was delicious. Real crab, avocado wrapped in a delicate fresh crepe! Perfection! And yes, the potatoes were soo good. Right amount of crispy and seasoning. Prob the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had. I'm coming back. read more

Cafe M - Delmar Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Berkeley boasts an impressive number of solid brunch spots, and Cafe M is no exception. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday noon and faced a reasonably short wait time of ~20 minutes. We ordered a stack of pancakes, coconut French toast, and a corned beef hash to share. The pancakes were good but nothing to write home about: just a regular degular stack of classic buttermilk pancakes you'd find your dad cooking on a lax weekend morning. The corned beef hash was also good; it wasn't too salty nor under seasoned. The jammy eggs on top made the dish even richer and added a nice contrast to the jerky-like beef bits. The real winner, though, was the coconut French toast. Truly one of the best French toasts I've ever had, the coconut French toast comes with shredded coconut, fresh fruit, and a dollup of perfectly sweetened whipped cream. While heavy, the dish is insanely addictive, and even when full, you can't help but go in for just one more bite. The service is also very attentive, and the waiters are incredibly sweet. Overall, a great brunch place but such is expected when located in the the tourist-populated Fourth Street. read more

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One of our favorite brunch spots. The food is always delicious, and the service is great. The best part about Café M is incredibly pet-friendly, which makes it even more special. Highly recommend read more

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Delicious food! Great service and a very friendly ambiance! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Cafe M - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Satisfying breakfast in Berkeley, ca area. Started with drip medium roast coffee, not too stromg, but acceptable to start my day We ordered: Chicke Crepe Pesto - well balance seasoning and pesto sauce, delicious, love the crispy scallop potatoes Delmar Crepe - stuffed crab meat cakes. You can see the crab meat! This will be my next item to repeat Services is attentive and delightful. Give em a try! read more

Cafe M - Chicken Pesto Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Out on a beautiful, sunny, Saturday and head to Cafe M for a lunch. My son and I shared the crab crepe with house potatoes and my daughter had the house French toast made with Hawaiian bread. Everything was fantastic! The crepe had spinach, avocado and crab with a cheesy Hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were also fun - thinly sliced and cooked tender with a golden brown crust. They were also perfectly seasoned. The French toast were these thick pieces of toast with a cinnamon butter and maple syrup. It was all good! read more

Cafe M - We split the crepe between two. It was delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ambiance is good ! Food is good for meat eaters ! And not good for vegetarians that can get sick eating meat in their dish... because they use the same pan skillet to make vegetarian and meat dish ! Service is good ! read more

Cafe M - Vegetarian Omelette ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Such a fantastic brunch spot! One of the best crab cake Benedict's I've ever had. Great service, a really cute outdoor courtyard/plaza for a really nice dining experience. Highly recommend for weekend shopping and mimosas! read more

Cafe M - Crab Cake Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

Easy online reservations. Fast friendly service that serves good food with generous portions. Street parking can be challenging. The area has a lot of different places to eat and shop. read more

Lots of reviews said great things about the stuffed French toast and the huevos rancheros - I went with the second. The huevos rancheros were good, but not amazing - although the pork was tender and the black beans had a nice texture. The wait staff seemed very busy so I had to flag them down to order. If I was in the area and a friend suggested Cafe M then I would eat here again (I do think it was an above-average brunch place), but I wouldn't recommend it to foodies visiting the Bay Area. read more

Cafe M - Aztec Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

The waitress here is rude (Hispanic, very short with slick back hair style.) went for brunch today around 11. We ordered tea and asked a waitress for milk. Waited for over 5 mins, tea got cold. Flagged down another waitress and she gas lit me b/ I told her what happened. She said, "She said she will bring it, so just wait." We found her super rude. We waited and waited not one person was getting milk for the tea. Finally flagged down a different waitress and she was nice and brought it. Tea was cold by then. My family, friends and I will not be back. This was our favorite spot but the crab cake Benedict isn't as good today and waitress was terrible. Owner should investigate this server, as she is driving customers away. read more

Bustling for brunch on the weekend, clearly not a secret. The breakfasts looked amazing in particular the special french toast or pancakes, but I wasn't in the mood for breakfast anymore. I had the reuben and it was fantastic, one of the best I had. Nicely grilled and perfectly balanced with corned beef, sauerkraut and sauce. My wife had a combo breakfast of eggs, bacon and pancakes. It came out pretty basic and the pancakes weren't really anything special which was disappointing. I think the french toast is totally the way to go next time. read more

Finally got the chance to eat at Cafe M this past Sunday! Seems to be a great place for brunch, as it was pretty busy when we arrived. 30 min wait was not bad at all. Gave us a chance to walk around and go into a few shops. Service: very good! Our waitress was very personable and fun to talk to. Food: I wanted to order EVERYTHING! I was so hungry... I decided on the chicken pesto crepe with breakfast potatoes. It was very good! Lots of mushrooms and cheese, which I absolutely love! My friend ordered the stuffed French toast. I tried it and it was very sweet for me, but he seemed to like it. Giving 4 stars just because we were seated close to the bushes and underneath the trees that drop a ton of sap and you will definitely have to shoo away those pesky green bugs. read more

Cafe M - Chicken Pesto Crepe & Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

We were furniture shopping around Berkeley downtown and stumbled upon this place. We really enjoyed our experience here. Tasty coffee and delicious pancakes! The kids got Mickey pancakes with bacon and fruit. The loved it!! We got the Aztec Huevos Rancheros which was absolutely delicious! Service was good ! They even gave the kids activity sheets and crayons to stay busy! Casual ambience and no wait time. read more

Cafe M - Aztec Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is a cute cafe on the 4th street; recommend! We were a group of 6 and without a reservation were seated within 15 minutes on a Sunday (nice!) The food was served with a reasonable wait and everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was great except for the wait for paying the bill that I ended up taking care of at the register. The only downside to our experience was that this place didn't have any fans for a hot day which made our group eat quickly to just get out. There are street parkings nearby and also in adjacent streets. read more

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