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    Inn Kensington

    4.2 (340 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Juana S.

    Inn Kensington hasn't changed, and that's exactly what makes it such a comforting and consistently delicious experience. While I was waiting for my friend, the waiter kindly invited me to sit by the window so I could keep a look out for her inside the restaurant. I still HEART the Corn-Cilantro Pancake with Buttermilk Biscuits, Is my all time favorite and remains that way. The pancakes are moist and packed with flavor, and the beans, queso, avocado, and pico de gallo create a perfectly balanced dish. The ambiance is casual, and intimate dinning. There is street parking, Andrew, informed me that they accept credit cards since 2017. Pros: -Friendly and attentive service -Corn-Cilantro Pancake -Biscuits Cons: -None Ocho quince dos mil viente cinco

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    Winston L.

    Same no-frills brunch as before. The Regular Breakfast, Waffle with Eggs, and New Mexican breakfast special were all a nice start to the day. Halfway through our meal, we saw water was seeping through the wall and had covered a large part of the floor. There had been sudden large downpours of rain that morning...very unfortunate

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    Roy A.

    I've been coming to this spot in Kensington with my mom for many years, and we keep coming back for their consistently great breakfast options great service and plenty of indoor seating. Today's specials were a real treat, featuring both chicken soup and posole which wasn't exactly traditional but good. My mom enjoyed their legendary seafood omelette, packed with salmon and shrimp--it was absolutely delicious! Alongside that, I ordered the classic two-egg and bacon breakfast. The bacon is always a highlight here, thick-cut and perfectly cooked. Whether you're stopping by for their specials or sticking to the classics, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend for breakfast lovers!

    Biscuits & corn cilantro pancake
    Laura E.

    Cute brunch spot in Kensington! I've driven by many times when I visit my dad and his partner or my aunt, but hadn't dined in until today. My mom, aunt, and I came here around 1 pm and were seated right away. I had the corn cilantro omelette with biscuits. My mom and aunt each got an egg dish (omelette or scramble - can't recall who got what) and a cappuccino. The cappuccino had the most foam I've seen and I would try it earlier in the day. The biscuits are AMAZING! I love the strawberry jam at the table. Honestly I can't imagine coming here and not getting the biscuits. The corn cilantro pancake was unique and not overly sweet. The black beans had a smoky sweet sauce that was different from what I was accustomed to but still complemented the dish. Service was friendly and we didn't have to wait too long for our food. Place is small, limited to 40 people max. It's a bit out of the way and I'm sure gets crowded on the weekends. I would come back if in the area and try the cappuccino!

    Corn beef hash and eggs
    Joseph T.

    Our first time here and not our last! I ordered the corn beef hash with buttermilk biscuits and it was delicious. There's a large selection of menu items and specials. Our service was friendly as well as other team members of the restaurant. Charming environment and after breakfast we explored some of the nearby markets and enjoyed the Bay view from the neighborhood. Excellent brunch!!

    Mile high biscuits!!
    sharon t.

    How did I not know about this place!! This has got to be one of the best places for breakfast I've been to in a long time!! First... their biscuits are mile high!! One of the best biscuits I've had in a long long time!! I had the scramble and my daughter had the corn cilantro pancake!! Both were fabulous!! Service was great!! It's a small place and I imagine it gets super busy!! We got lucky and didn't have to wait. But when we left folks were waiting for a table!!

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    Eric B.

    Until recently, I'm not sure I've been back to Inn Kensington since my review 14 years ago. Time does fly, and Gayle and I were pleased that this cozy and welcoming restaurant is still around after all this (including COVID). We ended up here for Lunch after our Tilden adventure (Steam Train and Little Farm). We wanted something close, child friendly, and didn't require a significant Yelp search. So between Inn Kensington and Fat Apples, this short distance is where we headed. As it was mid-week and a little past the Lunch hour, parking was easy and the restaurant had plenty of room. Restaurant staff were attentive/friendly and masked. It looks like Inn Kensington doesn't currently serve dinner, but the all day breakfast and lunch selections were all very tempting. Our granddaughter chose waffles of which we let her put powdered sugar on it as there's not a lot of difference (to a young kid) between that and maple syrup. She loved it so much that she kept asking to come back during the following days that we were taking care of her. Gayle and I each ordered and thoroughly enjoyed our "Indian Burrito". In other words: east Indian curried chicken baked in filo dough, topped with spicy mango-mustard seed chutney and served with a salad of seasonal lettuce and baby greens. Now doesn't that sound like a great alternative? It was. I hope it doesn't take as long (as it did before) to come back. Downtown isn't really all that far away from various Berkeley/Albany neighborhoods and we'll be sure to remember this little gem of a restaurant the next times we're in town.

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    So I haven't actually eaten here (full transparency) but as I was running errands in the area I noticed how cute this place was and made a note I need to come back with my kids. I happened to park directly outside and was about to leave but was waiting for a call. As I'm sitting in my car the owner/a waiter comes out and starts a quick convo and asks if I'd like a cup of coffee. 60 seconds later, coffee in and now im writing this review. It was an amazingly sweet gesture and I so appreciate it. I'll be backto the food soon!

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    Elizabeth G.

    A cozy neighborhood diner, with friendly staff who remembers everyone's names. Good food Definitely worth a visit!

    This perfect breakfast appeared as though by magic.
    Deborah C.

    I've been coming here for a quarter century (love saying it that way), and it's the most reliably perfect and ridiculously prompt breakfast you will ever find. We've discussed this place at home since my kids were teens. Sometimes we call it "Big Bikit" for the enormous picture perfect biscuits (2) that come with your breakfast. Sometimes we call it "The Perfect Simulacrum of the Ideal American Breakfast," because it arrives almost before you've ordered, so we figure it must have been conjured by magic. The owner started working here in 1980 and eventually he took over the business. Its one of the last remaining reliable old school haunts, and they very likely have a captive genie in the kitchen, cause there is no way this could be accomplished by mere mortals.

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    Very good breakfasts in a calm environment. Omelets are great and coffee is excellent.

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    Absolutely amazing food. The people were also very nice. The service was really fast. And the view was really cool.

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    Good food! I had a regular breakfast--eggs, potatoes, biscuits--with bacon. Ambiance pleasant, too.

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    Fantastic place. Great service and food. Very charming and very cozy ambiance. I love it.

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