A solid local breakfast spot with big portions and good comfort food…read more Planned for today to be my rest day... but that didn't happen so I stopped by Cafe Soleil for breakfast afterward. Went solo and sat at one of the high tops. Started with coffee, which was actually really good for diner coffee. I ordered the chicken fried steak with crispy hashbrowns covered in Monterey Jack cheese and a sweet cream pancake. The chicken fried steak was well seasoned and flavorful. I just wish the breading had been a little crispier. The gravy was definitely a highlight though. The hashbrowns had good flavor but were a little soft in the middle compared to how crispy I personally like them. Now the pancake... HUGE. Basically plate-sized. The sweet cream batter already gives it sweetness on its own, but once you add butter and syrup it really takes it over the top. Overall, a really good breakfast and definitely a solid option for breakfast or lunch in the area. They can get busy, but if there's a wait it's worth sticking around for.

UNTRUSTWORTHY. Prices on the bill are more than the prices on the menu. Add to that, it is illegal…read morefor them to treat debit card as credit cards.

We happened to be just down the road working and stopped in for lunch today.!…read more Very cute ambience.! I ordered a fried chicken sandwich that was to die for.! Wish there was a spicy option, that would have taken it to a 12/10.! My boyfriend had a BLT omelet and enjoyed that. Would def go again.!

Food was great. Lot of variety of brunch items to choose from…read more It's by the railroad tracks, but it feels like you've walked into someone's well-tended patio garden when you walk in. Parking can be a bit tricky as they don't have their own parking lot, so street parking only. Majority of seating is outdoors but shaded. They really put a lot of time and dedication to the ambiance. They do have a small parklet area if you want some more shelter. It's fast casual, so order at the window and they'll give you a buzzer that'll go off when your order is ready. I had the breakfast sandwich entree. As you can see, portion sizes are generous and the food did not disappoint! Breakfast sandwich was lightly toasted and the potatoes were well-seasoned. Customer service was a bit lacking. Had to go back to the window a couple of times to ask for stuff and felt bad having to bother them every time. Aside from that, great spot with plenty of seating for a brunch/lunch date.

first time to sue's place for brunch…read more 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!

Best breakfast cafe I've found anywhere. Had a special "Star…read moreSpangled Pancakes with fresh strawberries, vanilla cream, and blueberries plus a side of bacon and coffee to drink for breakfast today, on July 5th the day after the July 4th holiday yesterday. It was wonderful. There's a nice variety of food selections here and I've enjoyed many. It's often crowded, but accommodates seating at a number of tables as well as the very friendly seating at the counter. Sue's a great cook, very nice, and accommodates some changes to a dish depending on a customer's request. The service is great and prices here are reasonable I'll continue to come here as often as I can.

The breakfast was amazing! I got french toast, hash browns, and I think it was apple sausages I…read moredon't remember. But it was absolutely delicious! I always get the french toast here it always eats! The service is always amazing here! Everyone is so friendly! The ambience is pretty chill. Other than that I always love coming here for breakfast!

The workers were all very kind when me and my parents visited, as recommended by my aunt and uncle…read more They have a pretty good selection of some great classic café meals. It was a small and cozy cafe and definitely I can see why its a neighborhood favorite! Just personally for me it lacks the variety I typically lean towards for breakfasts and cafes. My uncle really loves the burgers there, which i havent tried yet but I definitely will the next time I go!

Who would of thought in this small plaza there was this hidden gem. I frequent this area at times…read morearound 6ish am to get Starbrrad for my co-workers. When maps directed me to here, I was shocked. Stepped in there was 1 party so I said great its not busy. As we took a seat, I kept hearing the online ordering beeps while the nice young man was there checking them. Alan came around and handed us menus and since my little one is into chicken or country fried steak, its the first thing I asked him when he greeted us. Ordered the food and observed hes the only o ne cleaning tables, greeting, processing the online orders and waiting. Hes truly a star and is great at what he does. Food is fresh and delicious. Did not disappoint. Kudos to Alan

I wanted pancakes today... to absorb the overindulgence of cocktails the night before. (Oy!) I…read morereviewed yelp to find something close that maybe we hadn't tried, and I found Mely's with the amazing rating of 4.3 stars. We've lived in Hercules for over 30 years and are creatures of habit, so it was nice to venture the 10-minute drive to San Pablo. We were not impressed by the exterior strip mall building, but the interior of Mely's is very cute, homey, and clean. (I even peeked into the kitchen since the door was open.) I wanted pancakes, but got waffles instead since W ordered the blueberry buttermilk stack. We both had a side of eggs, his scrambled and mine sunny side up. The eggs were delish; mine in particular was perfectly cooked with slightly crunchy edges, a beautiful, silky, runny yolk, and no uncooked whites. The blueberry pancakes are so good! Of course they are huge and I ate some of them in addition to my waffle. We could have split just the pancakes and been perfectly happy. They cook berries inside the homemade batter and top them with a house-made blueberry compote. Maple syrup and soft butter on the side. The waffles are crispy outside with a light, airy, center, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. I had strawberries on the side (+$5 !!). Since I ate some of W's pancakes, we took half the waffles home. W had a drip coffee--no decalf available so I had the fresh-squeezed OJ. It was a large glass so I took half of that home, too. The coffee was nothing to rave about, but it was coffee. Service was friendly and efficient--there is only one cook and one server, and it seems several of us arrived at the same time on this Sunday morning. Overall a wonderful find that we will return to so we can explore more dishes. We saw omelets and Benedict's come out that looked amazing! Plus, I want to try the dinner menu, which also looked pretty amazing.

Another great fusion brunch spot for the books! I was so surprised how little people were here on a…read moreSaturday at 11am!! they have a huge menu to choose from, and I especially recommend visiting on a weekend for their weekend brunch. I recommend getting the pork belly eggs benedict - the pork was so crispy!! the English muffin was nothing special, but the potatoes were so good. The service is relatively quick, and the presentation is so beautiful! I love how they have an option for bottomless mimosas and it's a great spot to do a brunch with your friends.

I'm so sad to see that Banana Leaf has closed. This place was my go-to for breakfast/brunch with…read morefriends. I literally just recommended it to a friend and came here and to my surprise, they have closed down. One of my favorites on the menu was their Thai tea French toast. The best French toast I've ever had. The strawberry matcha was also a go-to. Such a gem of a restaurant.

Love the open mike nights and they have a nice and patient staff! The cookie cake was very tasty.read more

Food: Incredible salmon toast with added avocado. The bread was soft and light. The capers with…read moreonions on top was a perfect combination of flavor. Will definitely order again when in the area. Service: Counter service. Line went fast and employee was courteous. Ambience: Artsy, urban, and open. Full alcoholic bar and coffee at service counter. Seat yourself in the open dining.

Was told about this place so of course had to come try it out. We came for brunch and it wasn't…read morecrowded. I ordered the all you drink mimosa's and a hot totey. The mimosa was delicious and made perfect. We ordered the Cheeseburger with fries and the Lamb Burger with a side salad. My Cheeseburger was over cooked (med well instead of med rare) but it was still good, great flavor in it and the garlic fries were really good. The lamb burger was cooked perfect (med) and the sauce that came with it was delicious. I'd go back to try breakfast next time. The service was good as well. Great views of the water.

First time here! This place was not bad at all! I ordered the lemon garlic fettuccine and my wife…read morehad the eggplant parm, safe to say it was better than expected! The garlic bread was disappointing though, maybe it was because we came in an hour before closing on a holiday and staff and cooks were just ready to leave but overall we were satisfied with the food and service. I gave 3 stars because the garlic bread tasted like it was sitting out and was just reheated and also the energy of the place could be better. Nonetheless I'm confident I will update my review the next time I come from a 3 star to potential a 4 or 5!

Love this place. Great food, they have real, did you hear me... real cut off the bone turkey…read moresandwiches. That are great. Also, Love their pancakes and bacon. Waitress is very friendly and accommodating .

Very nice cozy breakfast-lunch café. Most items on the menu have special gourmet touches. They…read moreoffer a LOT of choices! Staff is really friendly and welcoming. I have been going there since yesterday! I highly recommend!

If you haven't been to Bear Claw Bakery & Cafe, you're missing out on one of the Bay Area's true…read morehidden gems. This family owned and operated bakery has been serving the community for over 60 years, carrying on baking traditions that date back more than a century. Their famous buttermilk coffee cake recipe has been passed down through generations and is still made the old-fashioned way today. From what I've learned, they're the last bakery in the Bay Area still making this incredible family recipe. The baked goods are amazing, but what makes this place truly special is the family behind it. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cares about their customers. You can feel the history, passion, and pride the moment you walk through the door. In a world of chain coffee shops and cookie cutter bakeries, this place is something rare. The history alone is worth a visit, but meeting the wonderful family who keeps this tradition alive is the cherry on top. A local treasure that deserves all the love and support it can get! Ps- I got the iced coconut chai, a FAMOUS buttermilk coffee cake and the hot chick panini. I also got a dozen assorted pastries/donuts for my staff to try. Incredible is an understatement. You're welcome in advance!!!

WARNING: Mary V. reviewing 4 Months ago is absolutely, the ultimate entitled person with a her…read moreservice dog. Yes, Mary may be correct about CA laws, blah blah blah. But still... Mary is the epitome of a person who ruins the Service Dog community image as a whole and is the spot on definition of the Service Dog Handler stereotype. No matter how much Mary may want to be blind about her actions and stay in denile forever, Mary is just that; the true definition of whatever you choose to define Mary's actions as. Anyway, I've lived in Pinole for many years now. Unfortunately with my schedule, it is very difficult for me to make it to Bear Claw Bakery And Cafe. The small handful of times I've visited I have always felt welcomed and enjoyed delicious coffee and pastries, and sometimes a cookie or two. I thank Bear Claw Bakery And Cafe for being a wonderful establishment. I just hope there is adequate room for my Service Horse to sit down next to me on the floor the next time I go. Don't worry Mike and Terry, I'll have my paperwork avaliable for you to review. If things become mob like or hostile feeling no worries either, I'll be wearing my big boy pants that day.