first time to sue's place for brunch. My friend took me out for brunch here a couple weeks ago for my birthday. There aren't very many cafés that look like this. food here was great! french toast with filipino flair! service was good and ambiance was old school diner! read more

Sue’s Place - french toast with ube sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Sue's has truly grown on us over the past two years. It's now one of our favorite restaurants in the East Bay. Like a movie that gets better with every rewatch, each visit just feels better. The food keeps tasting better, and the service has always been consistently good. Adding 2 stars! BB read more

We wanted to try something different for breakfast from our normal places. This small diner has a cozy retro feel with a friendly staff. I forgot to take a picture of my peach and strawberry french toast but it was delicious. It was a generous portion I also ordered an side of eggs and a ham steak that was needed counter the French toast. My wife ordered the corned beef and hash with a side of eggs which they placed on top. She liked the dish and it also was a generous amount. read more

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Found this spot on Yelp and the ube pancakes caught my eye! However once we arrived, they had a list of specials for the day and we decided on the blueberry calamansi instead. The calamansi butter was so delicious and fragrant! There was no shortage of blueberries either. The place is small and cozy, seems like a local staple hole-in-the-wall type of breakfast joint. It's nothing fancy but the food was well-cooked! I'd say my only complaint was the pricing seems a bit off. My adobo pork belly bowl was $20 for two slices of pork belly, while my husband's giant breakfast burrito was $15 and could've easily been two meals worth at that size. Otherwise it was a solid meal, friendly service, and the meals came out QUICK, I'm talking minutes! Which was great since we had driven about an hour and a half so we were ready to eat. Great spot if you want a quick and tasty meal! read more

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This is my 2nd time here. Pleasantly pleased with the food. Excellent taste. Service is quick and speedy. Ambiance is just chill. I will be back to try all yummy foods. I heard its the owners 5th anniversary here this weekend! Congratulations! Thank you for making good food to cure hungry tummies read more

Sue’s Place - Ube coconut pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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Went because we saw pictures of ube pancakes (which were delicious). Ordered things off the Saturday specials menu, I got the tilapia, friend got the truffle fried chicken sandwich. All amazing. The restaurant is tiny but cute. And service is quick and efficient. Looking at the menu while waiting for your table can expedite the process. read more

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We happened to find this family run cafe on Yelp that can accommodate gluten free diners in this Pinole neighborhood. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. The grandmother, daughter and granddaughter all work here and they have interesting Filipino influenced breakfast items like Ube stuffed French toast with fresh strawberries as well as American eggs, bacon and potatoes. Service was efficient and this place seems to have a lot of regular locals. They get busy on Sundays after church. The grandmother (great personality) waited on us and was very friendly. She doesn't look her age and says her secret is she eats two eggs a day. Great jazz music. Closed on Tuesdays or we would come again. They serve lunch and dinner as well. read more

The FOOD was AMAZING! The SERVICE was TOP NOTCH!! The AMBIANCE was able to bring me back to the old days...growing up in H-Town, Pinole and Rodeo. Ahh, the memories! Come and bring your family & friends!! read more

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Ordered for pick up and made it just before they closed thank goodness. The ube pancakes and the ube sauce were delicious and when we opened the box it was one of those feelings of excitement because the food tasted as good as it looked. We will definitely be back to this place. It's a pretty small restaurant and the ambiance seemed more casual. The service over the phone was very nice and they didn't rush me which I appreciate. read more

Sue’s Place - Ube pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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The ube pancakes were described as fluffy, but they were soggy and didn't taste like ube at all. They were also splitting apart, which I've never seen in a pancake before. The French toast was good though. IMO, only the American food part of the menu is good. The Filipino food/Filipino fusion part is a pass for me. But maybe I'm biased because I'm Filipino. The server was not very attentive, and messed up the order. I ordered the French toast, and the server asked if I wanted a 2 piece or a 3 piece. I said three. She came back with 3 orders of French toast. Like ma'am, what do I look like eating 3 orders of French toast? Thankfully, after explaining to her that I ordered 3 pieces and not 3 orders, she said okay and took 2 of the orders back. I felt bad for her. She looked very stressed because she was the only server in the whole restaurant. Having more people on their staff would help them a lot. read more

Sue’s Place - Bourbon Banana French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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So I can't rate the food because I showed up to eat. With plenty of empty seating they had me write out my name down on an empty waiting list. Literally I was number one of one, the entire list was empty with no names even on it but mine. They proceeded to have me stand there for 15 minutes while there was open seating. They even walked over once and asked if I put my name down on their list and walked away. read more

Don't skip out on this hole in the wall breakfast place. My cousin took me here for breakfast and it was delicious. It is a cute small family owned restaurant. The adobo pork belly, I would say was my favorite. The crispiness and flavor it had really hit the spot. We also just added a side of longanisa and putting those together was a perfect match. We did wish that the Tilapia was a bit more crispier but it was still good. I am more of a savory type of girl when it comes to breakfast, but I have a soft spot for Ube. I am very Filipino and love trying ube flavor things. It believe it was a mochi ube pancake because it was not the traditional pancake with ube flavoring. We got there pretty early at 10am and we got seated right away and did not wait for our food that long. I would say about 10:30, they had their waiting list piling up. I would say there was a good 3 or 4 families waiting. What I loved was that they didn't rush us to leave. I think my cousin's and I were there for maybe an hour and a half or less. They were great. read more

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I have loved everything I've eaten there. I love the daily specials! Sue is so sweet. Will come out to talk to us. Definitely a spot I will frequent a lot! read more

A hole in a wall brunch eatery. Service is great and prompt. I had the adobo pork belly 9/10 with over easy eggs and rice. Pork belly was crunchy and so full of flavor with each bite. There's a sauce over the rice and eggs that was pretty good. The Ube Pancakes were a 8/10 Pretty yummy with the ube sauce and the fruits were delicious. Denver omelet was so big I had to help my son eat it all. So scrumptious. I would definitely return. I live about 30mins away from this amazing brunch spot. read more

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Quiet literally one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. The garlic fried rice with the Benedict was simple but such a nice change up from the standard potato or salad option most places give. The UBE PANCAKES HERE THO??? I've tried so many ube pancakes at this point in the bay. The syrup here isn't your standard maple syrup. It's ube infused and so much better! My man enjoyed his brisket and appreciated they considered giving him the hollandaise on the side. He ordered scrambled eggs with cheese and hollandaise atop doesn't sound good either. Bonus point for thinking about that while we didn't. No wait time on a Sunday morning (11AM). It's a small place and I'm afraid IG is gonna blow this place up soon. Can't wait to dine again! read more

Sue’s Place - FILIPINO UBE PANCAKES, Brisket and Eggs, & their special of the month "Adobo Pork Belly Benedict" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Love the old school diner vibes. Sat the at counter. Staff were great, really helpful and kind. Order the ube French toast. And it was good! Got a little messy but that's how you know it's good. Always appreciate the fruits with a French toast just because it does get a little heavy and the fruit just lightens it up. Would order again. read more

Sue’s Place - Ube French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Sue's Place is a real gem within the Pinole community, and I will never stop singing its praises. I stumbled upon Sue's just maybe a little under a year ago when looking for a breakfast place. Finally decided to try it out, and it was the best food decision I've made in a long time. Sue's is a breakfast and lunch spot, with Filipino inspiration in many of their dishes. Over the last few months, I've gotten things with longanisa, garlic rice, ube, spam, mango... and every single one has been incredible. These dishes are genuinely made with love and passion, and it translates into the food. Additionally, they're always cycling through fun specials. I've yet to have one that isn't amazing. My personal favorite is the longanisa silog, a staple menu item. It comes with longanisa, eggs your way, garlic rice, and pickled veggies. It's a wholesome meal that hits the spot. Additionally, the portions are always huge! You definitely get your money's worth and then some. The service is great. I usually got on a Saturday, and there are usually two women that we see every time. They've begun to recognize us, and it feels nice to be a "regular" at a place where they get to know their customers. I also always hear them calling other regulars by their names and making an effort to speak and check in on them like they're friends. It shows they truly care about the work they do. The inside is small and cozy. They have a counter space to sit at, booths, and some tables. The decor is interesting, in a good way, with mural on the wall that appears to depict a scene from an older time. Very cute! Overall, Sue's is a gift to Pinole and its citizens. One of the best spots not just in Pinole, but all of the Bay Area. read more

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3 stars for the food, rounded up to 3.5 for service. Portions were large, and everyone was very friendly. Note the 50 cent charge if paying with credit card. Parking was either on the street or in a small shared lot with police. The cafe was busy on a Friday at 10:30 am, but we were seated immediately. I wanted the corned beef hash, but they just sold out. There was a different pancake special than the one I had my eye on (they change the menu daily). You can check their Facebook for the day's specials. I ended up having some of the silog plates. The food was on the blander side, but not completely lacking in flavor. It didn't leave us feeling heavy, which was nice. - Bistec Silog ($19). The beef and onions were marinated in a sauce that was savory, sour, and slightly sweet. My bf got the two eggs sunny side up. I enjoyed the fluffy texture of the garlic rice. It was lightly salted, not oily, and mild in garlic flavor. - Salmon Silog Daily Special ($20). I liked this one better. The salmon was flaky and had a wonderful crust. It was topped with red onion and fresh cherry tomato. read more

Sue’s Place - Bistec Silog w/ sunny side up eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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Finally tried the Filipino Ube-Coconut pancakes I've been wanting to try these pancakes for a while now. They're huge! The Ube syrup is really nice touch! I did miss butter on my pancakes though. These pancakes are super good!!! read more

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I did a Grubhub order yesterday and they didn't have 2 items on their menu. The pancake special and pork chop special. They need to update their menu accordingly if they are going to use that service. The worker lady that called me to tell me they didn't have 2 of the items was a bit rude about it when I told her the app said there was a note that said the restaurant could adjust the price due to the special and she said they couldn't. The special was French toast and not pancakes, but I don't see why they still couldn't just adjust the price, it's still under as a special. They need to take these things off the menu on Grubhub if these don't even exist or if they can't modify the price, like it says. So I said just cancel the order and I'll just order over the phone for pick up. I got the special Ube French toast, Bistek silog (not on Grubhub) and Triple Hog silog. When I got the food at home there was a long piece of hair camouflaged in the syrup of the ube French toast. I threw that out and wasted $17 and didn't want to eat anything else. I was planning to go here with my friends next time, but after that hair in my food and the way over priced silogs $22 and $26. I will not be back and will not recommend this place. I was trying to support this Filipino business, but customer service needs more training and food hygiene is an issue. read more

Sue’s Place - hair in the syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Amazing people and the food are excellent. I wanted Fish today so I went and it was delicious indeed read more

Sue’s Place - Fish tilapia and Fried rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Not Service Dog Friendly. We came here because of the purple Ube pancakes because it was on our way back home from the vet. I would avoid if you have a service dog. I cannot support businesses that don't support people with disabilities and their service dogs. read more

Second time eating breakfast at this mom and pop hole in the wall spot located in downtown Pinole that serves Filipino and American breakfast. Food is always delicious and portions are huge. Friendly staff and fast service. Limited parking but other than that. Highly recommend and will definitely come back again. read more

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I haven't been in this restaurant since it was the Alley Cafe. After we ordered our food it was difficult not to notice that this place needed a deep cleaning. The booths had splatter stain including the walls. A little wipe down wouldn't hurt. Now to the food. I ordered the $15.00 two tiny sliders with more coleslaw than meat. Then I had to pay an $5.00 for shoe string fries. My friend ordered the beef brisket breakfast for $20.00. It was lack luster. I know I wanted to try this place. Wish I hadn't. Just too many misses for me to return. Reason for two stars was that the lady was nice. Not overly nice. Just nice. read more

Tried the bistek silog and a special omelet that had globe eggplant. Both came with yummy garlic rice. The tenderloin from the bistek was tender and marinated in a tasty sauce. Enjoyed this tiny hole in the wall, but make sure you're prepared to wait for 15-30 to be seated. read more

Sue’s Place - Bistek Silog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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Wasn't a good experience in our opinion but don't let our experience decide whether to visit or not. We love to support local businesses and wish everyone success. Details: was told a substitution could be made without additional charges but was "accidentally" charged for the substitution. When we called about the mistake, we were told they would give the difference as a cash refund. When we arrived for the refund, the cashier was rude and aggressive when giving the cash back. And she didn't even give the correct amount back. She was $.50 off but we didn't say anything because we didn't want to gripe about $.50. It's the principle of what's right and wrong and treatment of customers which prompted me to write this review. The impression the cashier gave turned my family off enough to not return. So be sure to check your receipts to make sure you're being charged correctly. And hopefully that one worker improves their attitude The food was just ok, we've had better at other places read more

Sue's Place is a delicious gem in Pinole. A cute diner with delicious food and delightful service. My spouse and I were headed to San Rafael to pick up something and decided to make a full day adventure out of the trip which lead us to finding Sue's Place along the way. We showed up on a Saturday for brunch and we're immediately greeted and seated in a booth by the window. The menu had multiple options we liked but ended up getting items from their specials menu for that Saturday. We ended up getting two orders of the Triple Hog Silog and a order of their Ube Delight French Toast to split. All I can say is, I am happy that I don't live too close else I would be here far too often for my health and wallet. The triple hog silog was bacon, lechon (deep fried pork belly), and longanisa (sweet pork sausage) served with garlic rice, fried eggs and a garnish of sliced tomatoes and pickled onions plus a side of vinegar. This was absolutely delicious. The ube delight french toast was ube dipped French toast with like a sweet/tangy cream cheese spread between the slices, topped with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and an ube syrup. I could have died and gone to heaven happy eating it with the perfect balance of sweet, acid and fat, which counter balanced the salty silog magnificently. We will be making a trip over again but this time specifically for Sue's Place. read more

Sue’s Place - Triple Hog Silog and Ube Delight French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Okay, Sue's never disappoints. It's delicious goodness fills mind, body & soul. Service is spot on. Atmosphere is homey & divvy. Today we had the Saturday specials of fresh berries pancakes and brisket grilled cheese read more

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Sue's Place is so good! The restaurant has a very homey and cozy vibe. We came here Saturday afternoon and there was a short wait for 2 people, but we got seated within 15 minutes. Here's what we ordered: - Ube pancakes: 10/10 the pancakes were so good and fluffy, yet with a little chew from the ube. The syrup was thick but not too sweet. And there were just the right amount of fruit on it. I've had other Ube pancakes before that were too sweet so this one was perfect. Highly recommend. - pork belly bowl: 10/10. I had a bite. The pork belly was so fatty and sweet and savory. Paired with the rice and egg it was delicious. - bistek silog: 10/10. Garlic rice was so good. There was just the perfect amount of meat. And I liked how there were onions prepared 2 different ways in the plate (pickled and grilled). Yum! Highly recommend Sue's place. Come here for a delicious brunch experience!! read more

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Uber pancakes are yummy! Trust me much better than it looks. 2 good size pancakes, thick and fluffy, lightly sweeten. Served with fresh blueberries and strawberries, with a Uber or blueberry syrup, again I love that it isn't overly sweet, just perfect. It is their signature dish, definitely worth a try read more

Sue’s Place - Uber pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

There are Filipino communities everywhere in the Bay Area, places like Daly City where Filipino eateries are pretty common. I just didn't realize Pinole was one of them until I sauntered into this cafe before taking a walk on the San Pablo Bay Regional Trail. It was already quite busy in here at 11AM as the breakfast crowd was lingering. Yet, I managed to snag a booth. That happened much to the consternation of two passive-aggressive overweight women who clearly had their respective eyes on it. Get over it. Move on. I saw some delectable Ube-Coconut Pancakes and Eggs Benedict pass by me, but I decided to take advantage of their daily specials and ordered the $15 Tortang Talong. It appeared to be a Filipino-style omelette. Fire-roasted eggplant was combined with cherry tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and spinach into an omelette and served with garlic rice (photo: https://yelp.to/judm0X3ChT). They provided a bottle of banana ketchup which I poured liberally over the eggs. I thought it was a pretty good veggie option for breakfast though the eggs were a little too brown for my taste. Spam musubi next time. FOOD - 3 stars...a filling but not great omelette AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a busy diner in the late morning SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive if a bit abrupt TOTAL - 3 stars...homestyle Filipino comfort food if that's your mood RELATED - Exploring this side of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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I wanted to love Sue's Place. With all the positive average rating and glowing reviews, I walked in expecting to discover one of those humble neighborhood spots that surprises you with flavor-packed plates and cozy charm. Instead, what I found was a very average meal hiding behind above-average prices. Food Let's get right to it: the food didn't land. My hash browns were cold, I think they didn't spend enough time on the griddle and were still partially frozen. The eggs Florentine were lacking in both flavor and finesse. The tomatoes were soggy, the hollandaise forgettable, and the whole dish felt like it missed a few key ingredients--mainly, seasoning and care. For the pricing, I expected more than just passable diner fare. Ambiance Sue's Place leans into the classic hole-in-the-wall aesthetic, which I usually find endearing. But when the space feels barebones and the menu pricing matches a higher-end brunch spot, the math doesn't quite add up. The charm just didn't balance the bill. Service On a brighter note, the service was genuinely kind. Our server was warm, attentive, and made us feel welcome, even if the kitchen couldn't quite keep up. That personal touch made a difference and was the highlight of the experience. Final Rating: (3 out of 5) 2.5 stars for food +.5 stars for service. I always try to be understanding--every restaurant has off days. But at this price point, consistency matters. Sue's Place might still be the go-to for others, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the hype. read more

I have been here twice and have ordered to go multiple times. The Ube pancakes are one of my favorite items in the menu but honestly you can't go wrong. The portions of the food don't change even if you're ordering to go. If you're in the area, you should check out this restaurant. read more

Sue’s Place - Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

It's always a treat when we come to this lil cozy breakfast/lunch restaurant. The food is out of this world! The ube coconut pancakes are sooo good. They drizzle the ube pancakes with ube sauce! My sister loves their longanisa silog. The longanisa has the perfect seasoning. I'm crazy about their pork chops. They also serve amazing tilapia almusal! My tilapia was seasoned just right, crispy skin with tender meat and came with delicious garlic rice, a fried egg and a salad. Do not sleep on this restaurant! read more

Sue’s Place - Tilapia almusal: SO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

Local brunch place in Pinole. 7 of us went there for weekday brunch. The service was great with friendly staff. Our orders came out at the same time and our coffees were refilled immediately. The Bistek Silog (rib eye beefsteak, eggs , garlic fried rice, pickled onions and tomatoes) was delicious with adobo sauce and I could taste a hint of calamansi. The pork chop silog was tender and seasoned well but not salty. The Longanisa Silog was moist The garlic fried rice was not too garlicky, perfectly balanced. Of course I had to drench everything with vinegar. For dessert we shared the Ube Coconut pancake smothered generously with ube sauce. The star was the Banana's Foster with Bibingka (Filipino rice cake ) oh sooo gooood ! The restaurant is not big so it's better for smaller groups. They also serve lunch. read more

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Easily one of the best brunch spots in Northern California! You truly cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. The ube pancakes are absolutely sublime, and the French toast strikes that perfect, rare balance of being rich yet incredibly delicate. I can't recommend this place enough read more

The wait time really depends on when you visit, especially during busy hours, when it might take a little longer for them to notice you because there's usually at least one person in front, and tables fill up quickly. When you order, it takes about 20-30 mins to receive your food. The food looks simple but is incredibly delicious, thanks to their American-Filipino fusion. Honestly, the flavors are just amazing! Plus, the customer service is fantastic! Everyone made our feel truly welcomed, and the waitresses were so kind and attentive. It's definitely a place you'll want to visit for a cozy, tasty experience! Definitely will be coming again! read more

Sue’s Place - FILIPINO UBE PANCAKES PORK BELLY BOWL Mexican Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

I was craving some ube pancakes so decided to give this place a try. Walking inside, this reminds me of your traditional American diner, but with a Filipino twist. The staff were nice and friendly. Food was good, but my wife ordered a fried pork chop and it was a little raw. The server quickly took it back and got us a new plate. The ube pancake wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be, but it was flavorful. read more

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Delicious food, friendly service and cute place. I had the bistek silog and it was so good! My son had the strawberry dream ube French toast. It was delicious. Great hidden gem. read more

Sue’s Place - Strawberry dream Ube French toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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American style diner in Pinole (bar seating with swivel chairs included). Parking can be a challenge. Some covered outdoor seating. No wait when I came here on a Sunday morning but restaurant was busy. I think I got lucky with my timing. Ordered the fresh squeezed calamansi juice, ube-coconut pancakes, and eggs floretine. Loved the pancakes. Very purple. I like that it came with fresh berries. Very large portions. I was only able to finish 80% of my meal. Calamansi was as advertised freshly squeezed. Happy to have found a place that serves ube pancakes that isn't 30+ minutes away. The prices were also quite reasonable. For one of the specials they had pumpkin spice pancakes for $11. The service was absolutely terrific and speedy! Very warm welcome. Servers were very nice. They went above and beyond to help when I returned shortly after realizing I forgot something. I would like to come back to try some more savory Filipino style breakfast. read more

Sue’s Place - FILIPINO UBE PANCAKES - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pinole, California

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