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La Note

La Note

Breakfast Spot and French Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley
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8.8/10
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    Frank K.
    "Try the Ratatouille With Lamb Sausage"(4 Tips)
    Paul O.
    "Their pancakes are wonderful, everything is great though and fresh."(24 Tips)
    ScottySauce
    "This is one of the best versions of a french toast I have ever had."(13 Tips)
    Prathyusha G.
    "The cinnamon brioche Pain perdu is amazing a must try !"(2 Tips)
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  • Gem V.heart icon on user image
    Gem VMarch 18, 2016
    Cinnamon brioche with lavender honey and their pancakes!
  • Alexandrea S.
    Alexandrea ShermanApril 26, 2014
    Try the Conte Nord! The eggs with cream cheese is surprisingly delicious!!!!:)
  • the N.heart icon on user image
    the NishanFebruary 17, 2016
    Brunch is awesome and back patio are fantastic!
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    cnelson ︻╦╤─August 8, 2017
    Come on a weekday to beat the crowds.
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangAugust 10, 2016
    Such a cute place! Home fries are on point
  • Lisa K.heart icon on user image
    Lisa KotowskiOctober 24, 2015
    The brioche French toast and the double mocha are amaze balls!
  • Bambi Lynn W.heart icon on user image
    Bambi Lynn WareDecember 27, 2014
    Wonderful food and delightful outdoor patio in the back.
  • Mo - Marco R.
    Mo - Marco RiedlApril 8, 2013
    Try the Chocolate French Toast !! Yummy !
  • Rob P.heart icon on user image
    Rob PhillipsOctober 25, 2015
    Americanized French food... Croissants were more like a brioche, pain perdu had a heavy dose of orange blossom flower that killed it and merguez was not merguez. Warning all French customers to not go
  • Malcolm G.heart icon on user image
    Malcolm GinMarch 24, 2015
    Pancakes, cider, coffee and espresso, sausages!
  • Amy G.heart icon on user image
    Amy GoldenJanuary 15, 2014
    The single creme fresh pancake is a good choice for young kids.
  • Carolyn F.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn FAugust 29, 2015
    Both breakfast and lunch are great!
  • Nadine M.
    Nadine MansourSeptember 15, 2014
    Need to try the French toast with Nutella (only available M-F)
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MunguiaNovember 8, 2014
    Everything
  • Davy Z.heart icon on user image
    Davy ZoneraichAugust 20, 2016
    Pancakes and French toast are amazing
  • Nemr B.
    Nemr BogariJanuary 13, 2015
    Les Oeufs Maison, a breakfast with a French feeling...
  • Toland H.heart icon on user image
    Toland HonMarch 21, 2015
    One of the few reasons I go over to the east bay.
  • KarenEliana
    KarenElianaMarch 27, 2013
    This place is very busy! The food sounds great! Coffee was delicious.
  • Maddie C.
    Maddie CallahanJanuary 20, 2013
    Love this place the food was great and poetry is very cute!
  • Christine B.
    Christine BJuly 10, 2012
    GREAT little French brunch place. Fantastic mochas and eggs.
  • John B.
    John BeelerJuly 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    best breakfast potatoes you'll find in this country
  • Victoria F.
    Victoria Forbes-RobertsOctober 13, 2023
    They take reservations. Do make one.
  • Vicky W.
    Vicky WatsonAugust 11, 2012
    Try the Cote Est - Creme Fraiche Pancake with Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
  • Ilya S.heart icon on user image
    Ilya ShaisultanovFebruary 18, 2017
    You know what order
  • Ty S.heart icon on user image
    Ty SmithApril 12, 2016
    Long line, but worth it for the pancakes.
  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LordOctober 13, 2019
    Food was awesome, setting lovely!
  • Mariko T.
    Mariko TamakiMarch 23, 2013
    Dinner is yummy but loud w accordion player. Not great for quiet intimate dinners. But yummy.
  • Sean G.
    Sean GrusdAugust 7, 2012
    On the weekends, especially on Sunday's, be prepared to wait a while for a table. Stupidly, though, they don't take AMEX
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorMay 31, 2016
    Sit on the patio, order an omelette.
  • John Mark A.
    John Mark AgostaAugust 12, 2013
    On Sundays get there before 3pm for brunch.
  • Sterling L.heart icon on user image
    Sterling LynchNovember 6, 2013
    The sausage that comes with the Cote Sud is remarkable.
  • Emily P.
    Emily ParkerSeptember 25, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place for late brunch (Sat & Sun closes at 3:00 p.m.) I recommend the oatmeal raspberry pancakes and a side of chicken apple sausage. M'm...m'm!
  • Langston M.
    Langston MercierJuly 8, 2010
    must try the lemon gingerbread pancakes, and the oj mimosa w/ raspberry syrup. also sit on the back patio if possible
  • Marina L.
    Marina LadudaAugust 18, 2012
    Expect to wait in line, always busy. Good selection of French Inspired dishes. Large hot chocolates, but not the best. Have a coffee instead.
  • James L.heart icon on user image
    James LordOctober 13, 2019
    Awesome place for brunch!
  • Marcela E.heart icon on user image
    Marcela ErazoFebruary 17, 2016
    Bread basket and egg dishes!
  • Erin Y.
    Erin YeldaFebruary 9, 2010
    Bring on diabetes in the best of ways... start the day off with Pain Perdu au Chocolat, also known as a french toast nutella sandwich.
  • Nabeel H.heart icon on user image
    Nabeel HyattSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't believe their wait times, they always overestimate. Just say yes to 40 mins, walk over to Pegesus Books for 20 mins.
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    TMarch 3, 2013
    The omelette de pommes de terre was extremely underwhelming and bland, but the sugar cubes were amazing.
  • Vicky W.
    Vicky WatsonAugust 11, 2012
    Try the Le Panier de Boulanger - Heaven in a basket
  • David H.
    David HwangOctober 9, 2013
    Sit outside, and definitely order the specials.
  • Kyle S.heart icon on user image
    Kyle ShermanMay 26, 2014
    Best sandwich of my life: Poulet Grille!
  • Sharon P.heart icon on user image
    Sharon PithawallaFebruary 21, 2016
    Cote Nord! All the way!
  • Ariana
    ArianaFebruary 14, 2014
    Pancakes with Creme fresh yum
  • Anissa S.heart icon on user image
    Anissa SalesMarch 7, 2019
    OMG! Spur of the moment breakfast with my son. He absolutely loved the french toast! I really enjoyed the ham and cheese omelette with potatoes. The food and atmosphere were amazing!!
  • Eric S.
    Eric SuhOctober 4, 2014
    Atmosphere?
  • guliz
    gulizFebruary 17, 2010
    Scrambled eggs with goat cheese is my favorite and you can order roasted tomatoes instead of patatoes!
  • Mariheart icon on user image
    MariApril 11, 2016
    Brunch with amazing baguettes!
  • Frank K.
    Frank KimJanuary 13, 2013
    Try the Ratatouille With Lamb Sausage
  • Cecilia Z.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia ZhangJune 22, 2017
    Lunch is even better than dinner
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