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Broom Bush Cafe
2725 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, United States
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Broom Bush Cafe
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Ra
Review №1

Solid diner food with a wide selection and friendly staff. Cant ask for more than that from a local diner.Prices are very reasonable by Bay standards for good portions.Open early, which is nice. Almost nothing else in the area is!

Jo
Review №2

A place where locals go to have breakfast or lunch. I had a chorizo breakfast burrito which they prepared quickly. I ate it in the Cafe and found it to be quite tasty and large enough to take home for another meal.

Ja
Review №3

Great little breakfast spot! Food was delicious. Good customer service & friendly. I will definitely be back!

Ad
Review №4

Great old school breakfast spot. If you are a teched out geek, this place definitely aint for you. It doesnt look like your office

Tr
Review №5

Food was overpriced and under seasoned. My grandpa always recommended this place so i thought id stop by and get brunch. The potatoes were simply fried, no salt or pepper added. The omelet was very much the same but the bacon balanced it out somewhat (along with some ketchup). My mother had the same problem with her dish. For 2 people it came out to $40. Not worth it

Ri
Review №6

I love this place theyve got great breakfasts a little pricey but its worth it and the staff is the owner and his wife they really appreciate your patronage and they do a super job

Ja
Review №7

Solid four stars. Reminds me of breakfast spots back home! Big portions for affordable (for the bay) prices. Food quality didnt blow me away, but there was plenty of it. Will definitely go again.

Ju
Review №8

Friendly staff, amazing food, and the best part it was both reasonably priced and extremely quick

M
Review №9

4.5 starsVariety of breakfast & lunch options from burgers, omelets to salad. Very warm, attentive, caring individuals that work here. Id definitely come back here for this down to earth, homely diner if Im in the area again.

Lo
Review №10

Great breakfast food for an affordable price! Love this family-run breakfast place!

Ki
Review №11

Tasty, filling, and affordable! Wonderful for those who like the feel of a classic home-style diner!

Ja
Review №12

True Definition of Whole in the Wall. Great Breakfast

Br
Review №13

Omg yall the food is smackin

ma
Review №14

Love to eat there

Na
Review №15

True classic, cant wait to go back

Pa
Review №16

Always prepared well. Very nice family owned. Always respectful. I will continue eating their as long as Im living and they are around. Its a great place for a man on the go

Ty
Review №17

I’m dissatisfied. Broom was recommended by a friend. Hugh mistake I ordered a steak with country potatoes and eggs. The best part about the breakfast was the eggs. The food was not seasoned I had to use 6 salt packs to season the food. I requested for my steak to be cooked medium well welp once I recv it, it was well done. If I could give a half of star I would my first and last time eating at broom 🧹

Ji
Review №18

Simple diner with decent breakfast fare at a realistic price

an
Review №19

I have been going here for years!! great food great service.

Ly
Review №20

They offer a great variety of fresh food. I loved eating here. The employees are always very nice, rates are reasonable and the spot is always kept clean.

Ma
Review №21

The breakfast was very good I had a meat lovers omelet, grits a side of corned beef hash, pancakes with lemon hot syrup and butter. Also I had hot chocolate which was fantastic. Customer service was excellent because the food came very fast.

Da
Review №22

I go here whenever I am in San Francisco

Al
Review №23

I just love this little Neighborhood Cafe for breakfast. Its a little dive place thats been around for years. If youre tired of trendy, hipster, overly expensive breakfast out, this is the place for you. A mostly black and African American regular clientele who are well-known by food servers. They do a lot of business, and delicious food is served quickly and in large portions. Its a great bargain for your money.

Ra
Review №24

I have been having the Cat Fish breakfast for years! Delicious! Simple, easy, fast, unpretentious! My favorite neighborhood cafe. Diverse and friendly. Perfect for me!

al
Review №25

Very good food

Je
Review №26

Wonderfully independent with quick friendly service and very reasonable prices. Food is good, typical cafe faire, fresh, and made to order.

Ro
Review №27

The food is good

El
Review №28

I try and come into broom bush every Sunday when Im on my lunch break and the staff is always so wonderful and nice and the food is delicious. I highly recommend this place to eat for any occasion. I look forward every week to get to come back here to eat and relax on my break.

Cr
Review №29

Nice diner. Great selection for breakfast and lunch. Friendly, courteous and fast staff.

Be
Review №30

This is one of my favorite eateries. The food is just really good. I always order breakfast and promise Im going to try one of the other yummy dishes I see pass me by.

Je
Review №31

Great no-frills diner. Breakfast food was yummy

Br
Review №32

This isnt a trendy place trying to recreate the classic diner. This is an authentic modern version of the classic diner.They have one of the biggest and most varied breakfast menus around, and a good selection of lunch choices. Service is fast and friendly. The coffee isnt gourmet level, but its okay. (Once in a while the coffee is excellent—maybe the roasters just delivered it or something.)They serve eggs fried, scrambled, and in omelets—with a wide range of trimmings. If you want to substitute something lower-carb for bread and potatoes, you can get a good portion of steamed vegetables—where other places typically give you a couple of slices of tomato.Warning: If you dont specify the kind of cheese you want, sometimes (not always) they use process cheese instead of real cheese—so specify if that matters to you.Ive eaten there regularly for years, for the extensive menu, good food, and fast service—and friends that Ive recommended it to have later expressed gratitude.

Ju
Review №33

I went for a lunch break with my nephew. The food was very good and so was the service. That said, the restaurant and restaurant was a bit on the dumpy side.

Ki
Review №34

Our favourite breakfast place! Exactly what we want: unpretentious, excellent, and moderately priced food like we used to get Down South. Just perfect!

Ra
Review №35

Great hometown breakfast. Excellent food, super small space

Er
Review №36

Wasnt as good as before!

Om
Review №37

Great prices, good food and good customer service. They mentioned theyve been around over 30 years. Will definitely be back!

Ke
Review №38

Fast service.

Pe
Review №39

Cozy neighborhood diner apparently operating since 1985. Friendly, attentive service. Broad menu of breakfast and lunch items. My veggie omelet was in fact full of veggies, though not especially flavorful. Rye toast was good, grits were OK (my bad for ordering them over potatoes, since grits dont do much for me anyway), and the coffee was nice and strong.

Ma
Review №40

Tasty breakfast for a good price. lovely staff!

Li
Review №41

The food was amazing, I will definitely be back. 👍👍👍👍 great service..thanks Broom Bush cafe.

Ge
Review №42

No frills, old school diner. Food is good and reasonably priced, service was friendly. Breakfast is served all day.

Ky
Review №43

Cozy, delicious, cheap. Happened upon this spot Labor Day afternoon looking for brunch. Broom Brush delivered. No fluff just good eats; and good coffee.

Ge
Review №44

Very nice Mom and Pop breakfast lunch place. Been in the neighborhood for years. If yall from tha South, they got Grits for breakfast! They also got all your breakfast favorites and some Asian favorites too. The family that owns this place is very nice.

Mi
Review №45

The food is good and service is excellent. Everyone is friendly. Good neighborhood place to go.

je
Review №46

Great food, huge menu, and decent prices. The people who own it are really nice

da
Review №47

Ive been to this place with my Dad some years ago. Seems to have the same people working here. The food is good and fast, they have a good breakfast and Ox tail stew. A lot of the Older Generation frequent this place. You also get to ear hustle..

Al
Review №48

Foods good. Basic diner stuff but good. Service is fast. Actually really like how old the decor is. Its legitimately old...not rustic or artisnal but more of a if its not broke dont fix it kind of vibe. I recommend biscuts and gravy. Nice blast from the past diner vibes.

Ev
Review №49

The best breakfast around my area. Ask for the broom bush breakfast special, comes with options( bacon or sausage, potatoes or grits) their house potatoes are pretty darn good. Plus they have great hot chocolate

ja
Review №50

Great food! Im always satisfied

Ro
Review №51

This is an awesome dinner!!! The food is very good, and the staff is very friendly....really good prices too.

sa
Review №52

It was really nice the food was good

Ch
Review №53

This place has the best diner style breakfast

LA
Review №54

My favorite comfort food location for lunch.I always order for pick up. Have not eaten at location, always return to work to eat.Neighborhood spot, old school location. A lil grimey, but good food.

Na
Review №55

Love the breakfast here plus service is fast and never without a smile💚

Va
Review №56

The hot link breakfast was hot a great choice!!!😄

Ji
Review №57

Great coffee, great pancakes, not so great biscuits and gravy.

Do
Review №58

Fast east cafe

Ka
Review №59

Absolutely love love love this place! Great people..no frills just a good solid go to!

Ho
Review №60

The food was good. However, during my visit, a customer was unhappy because there had been a mixup regarding his order. He was in the wrong, but the staffperson did not handle the situation professionally and it made for an uncomfortable eating experience.

Ja
Review №61

Quick breakfast. Coffee Older crowd

To
Review №62

Very good food at reasonable prices and home cooked meals.

Bi
Review №63

🔥 cakes

Br
Review №64

Yep this tha spot for great down home comfort food!!!! Been coming here for years and never been disappointed! Love tha place!!!!

Gr
Review №65

Super fast service! And decent food too :)

Ja
Review №66

This has been one of my favorites for ever

Le
Review №67

I absolutely enjoyed the food & good service

Ki
Review №68

Been going for about 15 yrs ,never disappointed, kay and her team are great! Asian own with black southern dishes, they all ready know to put cheese on grits lol

Ki
Review №69

The food is delicious and a great price for a heavy and hearty breakfast. The basic bacon breakfast, which is my favorite includes 4 pieces of bacon, grits, wheat toast and 2 eggs (your way) for about $10

Ch
Review №70

A childhood favorite...breakfast is still good! Ill be back!

Ni
Review №71

I have been going to this Cafe for over 20 years. Everything on the menu is delicious, and the prices are beyond reasonable.

J
Review №72

The food in here is so good. Clean and good customer service.

Ja
Review №73

Decent food terrible attitudes

Le
Review №74

Pretty good for a greasy spoon tyoe diner.

Ro
Review №75

People are so nice also great service its a great place to eat I have never had any problem at broom bush cafe

Da
Review №76

Great place, good food, and reasonable prices. Ill be back!!!!

Bo
Review №77

Very good food and services. Very good staff working

As
Review №78

I love their corned beef hash and grits

ct
Review №79

Have known the family owned business great place to eat real food

ho
Review №80

Good place to have breakfast...

De
Review №81

Always Loved this place, Great People

Jo
Review №82

Good food lots of selections luncheon breakfast spot

Er
Review №83

Love this place--best breakfast burrito in town.

Mi
Review №84

Ate there once. Good in a pinch! Doesnt hurt that its right around the corner

Ca
Review №85

Great eats everyone is friendly down home atmosphere.

Ta
Review №86

Simple. Good food; good service.

Pr
Review №87

Great food! Great prices! Great staff!

Er
Review №88

One of my favorite spots for Breakfast in the east bay

Co
Review №89

Good breakfast reasonable prices quick service

En
Review №90

The food was ok! It was not the best but it was ok.

An
Review №91

Small Town feel with personalized service

Fl
Review №92

Good food nice people love it

An
Review №93

Good food fair prices

Da
Review №94

Fast service and great food

Ma
Review №95

Small cafe great food

Bu
Review №96

Great little diner, super friendly staff!

M
Review №97

The place is ok.the food is just ok.i will not be goin back

..
Review №98

Great place for eating and enjoyment

An
Review №99

Good food, great service...

Ch
Review №100

Amazinnggg. Lots of food. Good food at that.

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:2725 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, United States
  • Phone:+1 510-665-8315
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast restaurant
  • Lunch restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:8AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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