11/20/08

Nice omelet

by rowdyricky

Ola! Well on a whim I decided to try this place out. It was Saturday morn and it was busy. But I got lucky and was able to park IFO ( in front of) the place. There was list and a wait of 45 minutes. A couple said they were told 45 mins. too,but waited 20. So we sat in our car and waited. It was a balmy 70, clear skies a bit of wind but a beautiful day. A lot of people decided to not wait. I got impatient at 40 minutes went to ask and they gave me a table on the sidewalk. So I am a happy troop-per. The waiter was very fast nice and reeled off the specials. But I decided against them and my wifey , Andreia, stayed with her mundane pic, LOL.

I read the menu and was curious about their 3 egg omelet with country potatoes .sour cream and scones. Wifey had short stack and scrambled eggs ,hard cook.

2.25 for one egg 2.75 for two eggs I told her go for the two.

short stack 4.95

My breakfast was 7 or 8.95 ham and cheese omelet .

Well whoop my bunda and put me out to dry. THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BREAKFAST I have ever. OUTSTANDING.

It is cooked ,per the menu ,in a french style. The eggs were creamy to the mouth and cheese was great. Ham was fine not too overwhelming.

I always pepper and hot pepper my egg. This time very little. and only a dash of salt. out of habit I think.

So I will be back for dinner and lunch. It is worth the wait and I am a impatient person

• Pros: Excellent food
• Cons: too popular

10/23/07

Really good pancakes

by winniepong

I have to say Bette's makes the best pancakes in town. I had the banana sour cream pancake and it was screaming good. I went there with my 9 months old little boy and he was ready to stick his hands in the plate. Overall, the wait was a little long. But the pancake really made my day. :)

• Pros: pancakes, pancakes, pancakes
• Cons: long wait

06/20/07

GREAT BREAKFAST

by felnbad

Bette's has fantastic Breakfasts. The Lox and Eggs are fantastic. The portions are a little small and the prices are a little high, but the quality makes up for the negatives. The long lines exist because so many people agree that the food is wonderful. I dislike going to the snooty, corporate 4th Street area, but I'll venture there any morning for Bette's breakfast.

• Pros: Food quality, funky "old time" diner appearance
• Cons: Corporate area, difficult parking, slightly high prices, waits

07/31/06

Slow, boring, cramped but great if you like burnt food

by mellyb444

This place is WAY overrated and should be avoided. Long waits for, at best, mediocre food. Blueberry pancakes were nothing special and burnt. Toast was burnt, polenta that came with daily special was completely charred on the bottom but it was replaced after about 10 minutes of trying to get the attention of a server. Our server was actually very nice but the host made a point of coming to our table to chastise us because we had evidentally heard the wrong name called and were seated when somebody else was supposed to be (which we certainly did not do intentionally) We also had the same thing happen that somebody else has mentioned regarding a beverage brought in from outside. Our friend was given a glass to put his drink in but when he explained that it came from Bette's To Go (right next door), he was allowed to keep it in the plastic cup. GET REAL!!

11/13/04

Not Going Back There

by seegull

For long waits, cramped atmosphere and pretentious policies, Bettes is the place to go.

Been there three times:

First, not so bad.

Second, after waiting thirty minutes to be seated, the waitress spilled a latte on my wool jacket: probably due to overly difficult maneuvering in the cramped interior. All that was offered was an apology and a wet towel.

Third, after waiting forty minutes and getting some coffee with my girlfriend at Peets across the street, we were seated. The waiter told us twice to pour the Peets coffee into plain glasses he provided, the reason being we were at Bettes now, not at Peets. We cancelled our order and left.

Not going back.

• Cons: , Cramped, Pretentious

A '40s-style diner with a contemporary touch lights up Berkeley's Fourth Street corridor.

by Contributor

In Short
Once inside this art-deco coffee shop, with its tall white walls and flashes of chrome and neon, diners will find just what the staff T-shirts assert--friendly service and good food. Pancakes, Bette's claim to fame, are pleasantly fluffy and lightly sweet. Buttery omelettes are served with thick, yummy fried potatoes and a tall, crumbly muffin. Lunch dishes include a selection of tasty, traditional sandwiches, such as roast beef and chicken salad.

01/21/03

Bette's is the best breakfast

by btlaw2000

Great breakfast; slow seating due to the crowds, but well worth the wait

01/07/03

Creative Food

by rcarrigan

Food is fantastic. Had to wait, but there were right on in terms of the length of time it was going to be.

• Pros: Great Food, Fun People
• Cons: Long Wait

12/13/02

oldie but goodie

by bobs15213

Outstanding food! Excellent value. The decor and the ambience make breakfast an occasion rather than just another meal.

• Pros: food quality, portion size, ambience
• Cons: parking, crowded, no privatedininrooms

11/15/02

Breakfast heaven

by IanThorpedo

If you don't mind schlepping over to Fourth Ave in Berkeley, this is the place to go for breakfast on weekends. Order the Farmer's breakfast - you won't be disappointed.

• Pros: Bette actually cooks
• Cons: Hard to park