Tasty, friendly, and laid back. I went for breakfast and am so glad I did. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Deepa and she was great. Kept my drink full, was the perfect amount of attentive, and friendly. I had the pancake combo and it was delicious. The chicken apple sausage was interesting but tasty. I'd get it again. The restaurant was not super big which made it very cozy and welcoming. The next time I'm in the area, I know where I'm eating. read more

Solano Junction - Pancake Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Solano Junction is our brunch choice on Solano Avenue, though it can get quite busy, particularly on a weekend. I almost always get the Pancake Combo - two buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs and chicken apple sausage. I love the combination of sweet and savory and usually have to piece it myself together, so I love that there is a menu item that combines the two. It's a lot of food, so I'm typically sharing with other people at the table. read more

Absolutely wonderful brunch! The food was delicious and the service was great. A bustling, busy little café right in the heart of Albany with such a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a great spot for brunch! read more

Solano Junction - Mushroom, sausage and cheese omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Been coming to Solano Junction for years and years now, it's my favorite brunch place in the Bay Area even after moving out of the area. The service is always quick, welcoming and nice. They always seem to remember my fiancé and I even if we haven't been in a long time which makes us feel at home. The inside is large, and you can even sit at the bar if you don't want to wait for a table. My favorite is sitting outside on the patio on a nice day to people watch. They are also dog friendly! I can confidently say I have tried EVERYTHING on the menu both breakfast and lunch and it's all delicious. Their hot sauce that they make in house is out of this world. When I first started coming years ago, they were just starting to try bottomless mimosas on their menu and my fiancé and I were definitely their guinea pigs. We've tried all their flavors, but our personal favorites are lavender and strawberry. Though their bottomless time limit has gone down (only an hour) and prices have gone up, it's still worth it. read more

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Dropped in to Solano Junction for breakfast with my mom. She ordered the Huevos Rancheros with chorizo and my she loved it I went for the beet salad with a side of chicken strips which I really enjoyed a health meal. The strips were well seasoned to take it over the top good. Staff is super friendly and we always have a good experience here. read more

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Went to Solano Junction for a birthday brunch! A cute, old school (late 20th c.) Northern CA diner with a late 1970's vibe. No frills, just comfort food done well. First, I was impressed by the greeter and wait staff. Well trained, professional, efficient. They turn tables quickly and keep the place clean. Seating & Service is brisk and attentive. You're never left looking around for help. They're on the ball. Room is comfortable. Not trendy. Well organized. Chairs could be a little more butt & back friendly, but that's nitpicking. Counter service is an option if you do not want to wait. They also take reservations for bigger parties. Food was delicious & everything it should be given the menu. Down the middle diner food. We both got breakfasts with pancakes. Both with eggs. One with sausage, one with bacon. My only small critique is that the eggs are dead bland. Like zero salt. I'm guessing that make them this way so that people can salt and sauce to their own taste? I personally would throw a tiny amount of salt in. But they were fine with sourdough toast. Fried potatoes were tasty. Not greasy or over seasoned or like many restaurants' potatoes. Pancakes were acceptable, not great, but good. Would love to see them develop that recipe a little more to transcend the commercial pancake mix taste. Blueberry pancakes DO have blueberries mixed in! A bonus. And regular pancakes come with fresh fruit on top. Nice touch. Good tea. Mighty Leaf. All in all a good experience. Would come here again! Ambiance: 4.5, Service: 5, Food: 4.5 read more

Solano Junction - Two breakfast plates. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

So we just happened upon this spot on a day out. We sat outside on a nice crisp sunny day. We enjoyed people watching while we sipped on a bloody Mary and an espresso martini. The martini was excellent. Then I had the classic eggs Benedict with bacon. It was delicious. Hollandaise was really good. I got a side salad i steadily of potatoes and it was good. Enjoyed the simple dressing and the salt on the salad. The service was great! Everything was great. read more

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The wait was about 15-20 minutes. But the service was spectacular. I came here for a brunch birthday celebration. It was a great! The sun was out and we were able to sit outside. The server anticipated our wants which was even more incredible. For instance, brought another round of coffee with the creamer without us saying anything. In addition, brought ranch and a aoli, and hot sauce without us having to ask! The food was superb and with the service it made it even more special. Will definitely go back! read more

Solano Junction - Breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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This was our second time around and everything was absolutely tasty! A lot of different flavors of mimosas and a variety of meals on the menu. Definitely would recommend going here for brunch! read more

Solano Junction - Avocado Toast and Chorizo Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Had brunch with my daughters on Easter Sunday, had a great time. Was seated within 10 mins outside (per request). Food was delicious and staff were attentive and kind. Order came out to $100 including tip. Will definitely be returning. read more

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We stopped by Solano Junction on a whim last week for some lunch. Being that it was New Years Eve, we were not too surprised at the large number of people on the waitlist in front of us. Although they have a tablet at the entrance to add yourself to the waitlist, it isn't a Yelp waitlist so waitlisting yourself in advance is not possible. Despite the waitlist and limited seating both indoors and out, we only had about a 20min wait until they had a table for us. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, consisting of delicious chorizos, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, all wrapped in a tortilla and topped with two eggs (I chose over medium because nothing is better than the runny egg yolk mixed in). It was pretty sizable, and absolutely delicious! The wife got the Grand Canyon Scramble, and she thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Service is friendly, albeit always in a hurry as they are quite busy. Free street parking is available along Solano and into the residential streets. read more

Solano Junction - Huevos Rancheros with over medium eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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The e food and service are what you come for! Had the French toast and love it! The mimosa flights are also a must do!

Food is great and great portions too! Service is excellent! Favorites are chorizo scramble and breakfast burrito.

By far the best Huevos Rancheros I have had in my 68 years in Ca. Service was excellent. Ambiance was relaxing and quiet. Whenever we come back to town, we will add Solano Junction as our must-go-to restaurant. Don Oberloh read more

My cousin loves this spot and brought me along -- now I see why! She swears by the eggs Benedict and says it never fails her. I had a bite and for my first time trying eggs Benedict, I genuinely enjoyed it too! Her kids ordered the "mini pancakes," which were definitely not mini but still super delicious. I got the breakfast sandwich, which was also really good -- hearty and flavorful. The only thing I wasn't crazy about were the potatoes; they could've used a bit more seasoning, but overall still a solid dish. The fruit on the side tasted super fresh, which I appreciated. I also ordered the strawberry mimosa (my first mimosa ever!) and it definitely tasted "strong" to me -- but that could just be because I'm not a mimosa drinker. Still glad I gave it a try! The vibe of the place is great, the owner was friendly, service was quick, and the whole experience was really enjoyable. Definitely would come back again! read more

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Amazing no frills breakfast place. I have been 3 times in 3 months and I have enjoyed myself every time. I am currently injured and they are very accommodating in finding me a good chair and also an extra chair to use. I always order the smoked salmon Benedict. It is fire! They gave me a burnt English muffin once and they quickly corrected it with no fuss. The mimosas are where it's at. You're able to get 3 out of their carafe and it's only $16. Good for a lightweight like myself. The lavender and the lychee are a must try. I like that they have an inside and outside seating area and I look forward to checking them out when it gets warmer. Definitely my Albany go to. read more

I wish they had good protein and veggies options without pork... When busy order ASAP, and pay ASAP... They take a while to get your order and get ur food and close you out... Their coffee is too dark, they should upgrade to better quality coffee to Mr Espresso. I might be back to give them another try. Maybe steak and eggs next time for me and crepes to finish! Cozy ambiance though! read more

Solano Junction - Pigs in a Blanket with chicken apple sausage and over medium eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Solano Junction was a mostly good experience for us. Our food was very good. Things were cooked well and seasoned well and the portions were plenty reasonable. Our server was a really nice guy who worked hard to make sure we had everything we wanted or asked about. The only part I wasn't too keen on (as a first timer there) was the speed of service and lack of space. Our group sat outside (and battled with a Yellowjacket or two regularly) and were pretty cramped for space. Inside wasn't any more spacious. And even for our initial drink order things were slooow to happen - such that one of our party was just standing up to go ask "can we at least have our drinks?" and I was jokingly asking a friend "are they still working on killing the cow to cook?" Aside from that everything was good. So what I learned is Solano Junction is for two people, maybe four. And don't be in a hurry (not that we were) because you'll be there for a bit. But everything will taste really good. read more

Solano Junction - Tropical mimosa time - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Excellent service. Amazing food. I had the best blt with avocado in a long time... lots of crispy bacon and delicious avocado. My husband had the pancake combo which he found wonderful. This is a great spot. Will go back again. Been here before for coffee so it was my first time ordering a meal. read more

Love this place! We went here on a Sunday morning and ordered the eggs Benedict and the Grand Canyon scramble. Both were delicious and filling! Service was friendly and timely. Will be back for sure. read more

Solano Junction - Classic Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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Just got the multigrain pancakes. I ordered them with blueberries, but the blueberries were ON TOP, not in the pancakes. (this option was alongside chocolate chips, etc, so I assumed they be in them.) They are WAY too thick-- I would never order these again. They are like 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick-- more like a piece of cake or bread. Too heavy--Yuck! If they can make the batter more light and fluffy like a regular pancake, they'd be great. As is, I regret my purchase. :-( read more

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Solano Junction has brought new life to the corner once home to Sunnyside Café. RK Dev and his team have created a warm spot where breakfast is served all day--from standout Huevos Rancheros to the Alameda, a French-toast-based dish layered with ham, mushrooms, eggs, and hollandaise. read more

Solano Junction - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

The food was good and prices were decent. The alameda seemed like a particularly good deal with eggs, French toast, and hollandaise sauce. In the Florentine eggs Benedict the tomato was grilled really well and was super juicy. The service was fast on in the morning during brunch and the restaurant has a lot of seating and great lighting. read more

Solano Junction - The Alameda The Florentine Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

Food is great. Definitely worth it. Service is terrible. Waiters are not welcoming. They'll move you once you're seated to accommodate incoming guest. Don't agree with that. Busy but cooks move quick. Nice place overall. read more

Just the best surprise for finding somewhere new to have breakfast! Like everyone does, it took a little bit of searching for the best brunch in the East Bay this morning! Solano Junction needs to be on that list! Big bonus! No wait! The atmosphere is friendly, inviting, and super clean! Highly recommend the Bloody Mary! Super spicy and strong! And get the flight of Mimosas! Ask them to surprise you, they'll pick the best out of like 12 flavors! I made my own veggie scramble and my husband got the pancake combo! Lemon zest in the pancakes, chef's kiss! Highly highly recommend the roasted garlic tomatoes and the homemade pork sausage as sides! Sooooo delish! We will be back! Make sure to say hi to the owner! He's the sweetest! read more

My fiancé and I dined here for brunch and were excited located in a cute neighborhood. We were greeted with friendly staffs. Their menu look good. However, I wasn't too impressed when we got our food. I had the steak & eggs and everything was way too salty. My fiancé had their basic 2 eggs breakfast. I ordered an Irish coffee. We were disappointed knowing that we just spent $100 on a simple brunch. Hopefully we'll have a better experience with the food next time. read more

Best place for brunch in Albany.. Always great food and service, with a few sidewalk tables outside which is fun on a Sunny day. Love their coffee as well! read more

I'm not sure why I don't come here more often! It's close to home and has really good Bloody Mary and bottomless mimosas. That's enough to get me here. Bloody Mary was delish and enjoyed with friends the chorizo scramble with a side of pancakes, egg's Benedict and eggs over easy with bacon. Satisfying brunch while sitting outside people watching during the Solano Stroll. Great spot and friendly service. Food came out quickly. We'll be back! read more

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Food was pretty bland :(. Nice atmosphere and environment. I really like the stress free mimosa, my food was just not that great

The food is delicious. Can't beat the breakfast menu. So tasty and satisfying. The service is excellent. All is good. The owner is on site. So friendly and accommodating. A true five star rating. read more

Second time visiting this place for breakfast, to start off the table we're clean not sticky like some places. Service was good. Not to many place have fresh squeezed orange juice! That is definitely a plus for me! I had egg, potato, apple smoked bacon, and the waffle paid $2.00 extra to have the organic syrup."I enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere, but I noticed the bathrooms could use a bit more attention. I would suggest the restaurant implement regular inspections throughout the day to ensure they are kept clean and fully stocked. This small improvement would enhance the overall dining experience for guests." read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning. Very happy that there was no wait! I sat outside and enjoyed the weather, but the traffic was a bit distracting. Too many drivers making poorly timed u-turns and honks to create a peaceful space, but that's not the restaurant's problem. I ordered the Wildcat Benedict- The english muffin was toasted a little too long so it was dried out. The bacon was crispy, which I enjoyed, but a little closer to burnt than I'd like. The eggs were poached well. They skimped on the hollandaise sauce, which was a darker yellow/orange color but not flavorful. More hollandaise would have helped with how dry the bacon and muffin were, but honestly I don't know if it's worth it because the sauce wasn't special. On a different review, someone also mentioned that the hollandaise was a strange color and the owners responded "we use paprika for the color and if it tastes good color should not be a problem." If the hollandaise was made with a rich organic egg yolk, maybe it would be closer to this deep color, but using paprika to darken the color feels like a cheat. Flavor could use a little more citrus too, to enhance the sauce. I'd consider going back to try a different dish, but I would not recommend the benedicts. read more

So, the food was great. I got the Chorizo Scramble, 3 pancakes and the homemade pork sausage. It's a patty btw. They should really take a picture of that for the menu. Anyway, everything great. Seasoned well. Pancakes were lite and fluffy. There was more cheese and chorizo than egg, which I loved. The look of the place gave Charmed, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Vampire Diaries. Lots of wood. Modern for Game of Thrones. Maybe Oregon Trail. And the service was good enough. They were very attentive. Polite. They didn't need to be reminded of who got what. Nothing took a long time to get to us. I would definitely go back. read more

This place has many different names over the years but food is the same and we like it a lot here and have been going there for a few years now. Their mochas and latte are very good and on point, not over priced their breakfast items are well made. I've always ordered the Alameda which has always been my all time favorite and my wife likes their make your own combo. We tried to go there every couple of months when we are off on weekdays. We generally stay away on weekends since they are always crowded. On a busy day they only have 1 unisex restroom can be problem. This is a 3.5 stars restaurant, we will go again read more

This is my favorite restaurant. Wondering friendly service. Fabulous food. Comfortable seating. If you are getting breakfast anywhere else, you're making a mistake. read more

First time here. The ambiance was good & so was the coffee. The food was very bland n the potatoes had no seasoning or flavor. I felt that it was over priced and the food was not hot when it came to our table. We also never received our water. Owner was nice and took the criticism well. Unfortunately we won't be going back. read more

Really nice service and really good food I love their eggs Benedict selection. They have a few outdoor seats which can be nice to sit when it's warm out. We come here a lot. read more

We came here for lunch fairly late so there was ample seating. Since we had our dog, we decided to sit outside. The original spot we sat at was very shady and cold so when the other patrons left, we switched over to a sunnier table. The staff did not seem to mind us making the switch. Food was pretty good and decent sized serving. Hubby ordered the enchiladas and as you can see from the pic it was quite sizable. I wouldn't say the food was the best we ever had, but it was pretty good and worth visiting. Solano Avenue has a lot of restaurants with outside seating and this was one of them. read more

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The food was amazing! The alameda was very filling. There was so much flavor with each bite. I would recommend substituting for the chicken apple sausage. It's definitely worth the extra charge. The place has a very nice vibe and would reccomend coming here with friends and family if in the area. read more

Solano Junction - The Alameda - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California

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A few friends and I (5 of us to be exact) saw the good reviews and decided that we would give this establishment a try. The reason I am giving this place a 1 star review is because of the way we treated from the moment we stepped into this place of business. We entered the building and was standing at the front for a good 3-5 minutes before we were even greeted. The place was not busy at all but certainly did have people dining inside and outside. After 2-3 times of walking pass us, someone finally came up to us and asked us how many were in our group. We stated 5 and she immediately told us they didn't have room in the restaurant to seat 5 people. My friends and I were all shocked because what restaurant doesn't have seating for 5 people?!? After seeing our faces and asking a few questions about tables we noticed were empty, she told us we could wait for a party of two that was dining to finish and she could sit us at that particular table and add a chair. We didn't want to wait and rush the people who were already sitting so we decided to sit at what appeared to be a bar area. As we sat, the staff were giving us strange looks and also were mumbling things, this was the third uncomfortable incident within 10 minutes of being in this place. Once we sat down we were not asked if we would like water or anything but eventually they did bring out a menu for each of us to look at. We sat another 5 minutes before one of my friends decided to ask one of the servers if we could at least have a cup of water. It was then that we decided as a collective that we were not going to spend our money in a place that would treat us so unfairly. This was my first and last time ever visiting this place. It's quite obvious they cater to a certain crowd but no worries they lost out on money and customers. We ended our day/afternoon at a different place and felt very happy spending our time and money else where. read more

Solano Junction - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albany, California